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September 24, 2007 Regular
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ,tilavor Garv L. Peterson 590 40'h Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, V1N 55421-3878 (763)706-3600 1'DD (763} 706-3692 CounciGnembers Visitoerrwebsiteat: srrc~rs,ei.:-nluarrhirt-lrei=xhts.rrrrr.u.c Robert A. [hilllams Bruce Nawrocki Tammera Diehm Bruce Kelzenberg City Manager {halter R. Fehst The following is the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 24, 2007 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call. the Deputy City Clerk at 763-706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INi~OCATION Invocation by Pastor Jeremiah Rice, Assoc. Pastor of Youth/Young Adults at Oak Hill Baptist Church 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. 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.) 4. PROCLAMATIONS PRESENTATION RECOGNITION GITESTS -none 5. CCaiySENT ACsEI~L.eA (These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of business.) A. Approve minutes for the Columbia Hei htg s City Council meeting of September 10, 2007. P~ MOTION: Move to approve the minutes for the Columbia Heights City Council meeting of September 10, 2007 B. Establish an Executive Session for the purpose of Labor Negotiation. discussion on Monday, Pao October 1, 2007. MOTION: Move to establish. an Executive Session for the purpose of Labor Negotiation discussion on Monday, October 1, 2007, at 7:00 p.in. in Conference Room 1. C. Adapt Resolution 2007-169 being a Resolution adopting revisians in the Personnel Policy Pas Manual re ag rding meal reimbursement. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2007-169, there being ample copies available to the public. City Council Agenda Monday, September 24, 2007 Page 2 of 6 MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2007-169, being a resolution adopting revisions in the Personnel Policy Manual. D. Authorize School Liaison Officer Contract with School District #13 for 2007-2008 Pas MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and Police Chief to enter into a joint powers, agreement `v`v'ith Schovi Diutiict #i 3 ivr the prvvi~ivn of 'u ~~.hooi iiaiuon offic°vr an5 .~"itipulated m the Joint powers agreement for the period of September 4, 2007 through June 5, 2008. E. Approve Premises Permit Application Class B for Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS} P44 to Conduct Charitable Gambling Activities at Star Central. Motion: Move to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board stating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the issuance of a Class B premises permit for Minnesota Youth Athletic Services in conjunction with activities at Star Central, 4001 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota; and furthermore, that the City Council hereby waives the remainder of the sixty-day notice to the local governing body. F. Accept the MN Blue Cross Blue Shield Active Community Planning Grant. Psi MOTION: Move to accept the Minnesota Blue Cross Blue Shield Grant (MNBCBS) in the amount of $23,000 and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. G. Approve Professional Services Agreement from Bonestroo for a Pedestrian Mobility_Plan (City Ps4 Sidewalk and Trail Plan). MOTION: Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Bonestroo for the preparation of a Pedestrian Mobility Plan in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan update. H. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Brauer and Associates for architectural P66 consulting for Silver Lake Park. Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Brauer and Associates for Architectural consultant services for the design and construction phase of park improvements for Silver Lake Beach Park in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Manaaer to enter into an aureement for the same. Approve the ite-i7~is listed for rental housing license applications for Se~ptem cr 24, 7 P67 MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for September 24, 2007. J. Approve Business License Applications P69 MOTION: Move to approve the items on the business license agenda for September 24, 2007 as presented. K. Approve payment of the bills P71 MOTION: Move to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 122873 through Check Number 123045 in the amount of $2,196,654.37 MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda items. 6. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions City Council Agenda Monday, September 24, 2007 Page 3 of 6 B. Bid Considerations Approve award of 2006 and 2007 Sanitary Sewer Lining to Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal Inc., Ps o Project #0604 and #0704 MOTION: Move to waive, the Reading of Resolution. No. 2007-1.70; there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2007-170, accepting bids and awarding the 2007 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project #0604 and #0704 to Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal Inc., based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $333,234.00 with funds to be appropriated from Fund 652-50604-5130 and 652-50704-5130; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. C. Other Business Public Safety facilit~pdate 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 2nd Reading: Ordinance 1530 Zoning Amendment to the Zoning Code as it Relates to Interim P84 Uses. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1530, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1530, being an Ordinance adopting the proposed zoning amendments outlined in Ordinance 1530. B. 2nd Reading: Ordinance 1531 Zoning Amendment to the Zoning Code as it Relates to Pilo Monument Signs. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1531, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1531, being an Ordinance adopting the proposed ZGruiig ameiidiuentS Ciiitiined in Ordinance i 531. C. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-173 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4655-57 Polk PI3' Street N.E. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007- 173, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-173, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4655-57 Polls Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code sectian 8.206. D. Adopt Resolution No 2007-174 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 3704 Tyler Pz4o Street N.E MOTION: Move to close the public bearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007- 174, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-174 Resolution of the City Council of the City City Council Agenda Monday, September 24, 2007 Page 4 of 6 of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(A} of the rental license held by Robert Hoffman regarding rental. property at 3704 Tyler Street N.E. E. Adopt Ressolution No. 2007-175 bein~La Resolution for abatement of violations at 1026 40th P143 P1V~e11lAe 1`?.E• MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007- 175, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-175, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 1026 40th Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. F. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-176 beinu a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4644 P1146 Washington Street N.E. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007- 176, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-176, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4644 Washington Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. G. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-179 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4424 Van P149 Buren Street N.E. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007- 179, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution. No. 2007-179, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4424 Van Buren Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. N A~ln»t RPCnhitinn Nn 7ft(17-1 Rfl heint~ a Recnh~ti~n fc~r ahatement of violations at 5020 4th. P152 Street N.E. MO'1 ION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007- 1.80, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-180, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 5020 4th Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. I. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-181 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 3930 Piss University Avenue N.E. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007- 181, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-181, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 3930 University Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. City Council Agenda Monday, September 24, 2007 Page 5 of 6 J. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-182 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4656 Polk Pisa Street N.E. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007- 182, there being ample copies available to the public. rn~nmrni.r. r,r...,,, ~,, a,...+ ~,,.,,.t.,+: rT„ ~nrn 1 R') 1 t• Ftl,o (`i4~~ (''~,,,,,..;1 rtf the (~'it~/ jV 1J 11111V. 1V1V VG4 LV 0.UV~Jl 1\l+JV1t1 Lll~/11 VV. GVV /-1 UL, a reJO1Lt loll Vl tlty 1.1L~' ~VtAl1V t1 Vl )' of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4656 Polk Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. K. Adopt Resolution No 2007-183 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4109 Main P161 Street N.E. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007- 183, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-183, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4109 Main Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. L. Adopt Resolu*ion No. 2007-184 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 3953 .iackson P1 64 Street N.E. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007- 184, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-184, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 3953 Jackson Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. M. Adopt Resolution No 2007-185 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4642 Tabor P267 Street N.E. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007- 185, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-185, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4642 Taylor Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. N. Adopt Resolution No 2007-186 being a resolution for rental housingLlicense revocation at 4612 Piro Polk Street N.E. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007- 186, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-186, 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 Ita Ekah regarding rental property at 4612 Polk Street N.E. O. Adopt Resolution No 2007-187 being a resolution for rental housing license revocation at 3819 P173 Van Buren Street N.E. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007- 187, there being ample copies available to the public. City Council Agenda Monday, September 24, 2007 Page 6 of 6 MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-187, 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 Nicholas Miller regarding rental property at 3819 Van Buren Street N.E. P. Adopt Resolution No 2007-190 being a resolution for rental housing license revocation at 4645 p1~6 Washington Street N.E. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Na.2007- 190, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-190, 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 Westlake Settlement Services regarding rental property at 4645 Washington Street N.E. Q. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-191 being a resolution for rental housing license revocation at 4600 P1~9 Polk Street N.E. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007- 191, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-191, 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 Ita Ekah regarding rental property at 4600 Polk Street N.E. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Report of the City Attorney 9. CITIZENS FORUM 0t trio time riti~anc Nava an nnnnrl~~niYv tre rlicrttcc cz~ith fhP ~'tltm(`il 7tPtY1C 71(lY (1t1 t}tP, rP.Q'i1~aY r~Ssell(jfl. Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes. Anyone who would like to speak shall state his/her name and address for the record. 10. COUNCIL CORNER 11. ADJOURNMENT Walter R. Fehst, City Manager WF/pvrn OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 2007 The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2007 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Reverend Bob Lyndes, Crest View Communities, gave the Invocation. Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki., Councilmember Diehm, Councilmember Kelzenberg PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -recited ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Mayor Peterson removed Item 7D - 4124 5`" Street, 7E - 3810-3812 3`d Street, 7G - 4517 Jefferson Street, and 7L - 3733 Reservoir Boulevard, as these properties have been brought into compliance. Nawrocki requested to add a report an the Activity Center. Fehst stated that item would be discussed at the next work session. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATION, RECOGNITION, GUESTS A. Introduction of new employees Police Chief Tom Johnson introduced Dana O'Brien, Clerk-Typist II -Police Department. Johnson gave her background stating that she grew up in Columbia Heights. She has a brother that works in our Fire Department. Dana stated her thanks and excitement to work for the city of Columbia Heights. Becky Loader, Library Director introduced Stacey Hendren, Clerk-Typist II -Library. Loader listed her background. Stacey stated that she has been a page at the library for the last year and is very excited for this opportunity. B. Proclamation declarin~September 17 - 23 2007 as Constitution Week Mayor Peterson read the Constitution Week Proclamation. This is the 220`" Anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution. Sandra Connor and Joannie Moses, Daughters of the Revolution, read the Preamble to the Constitution. Peterson stated that 20 years ago we renamed 40`" Avenue Constitution Avenue. C. Rose Marie Day Mayor Peterson read the Rose Marie Day Proclamation, and stated that Rose Marie will appear at the Heights Theater on Sunday, September 16`". Peterson stated he would present the Proclamation to her at that time. John Letness stated that the Viva Vitaphone event is a showing of classic old short films. This may be an annual event. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Nawrocki requested to remove items A, D, E, F, and G. City Manager Walt Fehst took Councilmelnbers through the Consent Agenda: 7 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 2 of 17 A. Approve meeting minutes for the Columbia Hei ht~ s City Council meetin og f August 27, 2007. Removed B. Accept Board and Commission meeting minutes. Motion to accept the minutes of the August 8, 2007 Library Board meeting. iRi"loi vn tv uCiepi file iiiiniuteS of the wept°vYnib°vr S, 2QQ7 Planning and ~~^,:11ng (v'~mmiccynn meeting. Motion to accept the minutes of the July 24, 2007 EDA meeting. C. Approve the transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Police Department Bud eg t to reimburse the Overtime Fund Motion to transfer $2,137.60 received from Unique Thrift Stores and $3,867.75 received from the Columbia Heights Summer Academy; a total of $6,005.35 from the General Fund to the Police Department 2007 Budget under Line #1020, Police Overtime. D. Approve Resolution No 2007-157 being a resolution authorizing Execution of Agreement with the Office of Justice Program. -Removed E. Establish date for Public Special Assessment Lever Hearing_for Two Proaects: Zone 7 Seal Coat Program and Zone 2 and 3 of the Street Rehabilitation Program -Removed F. Adopt Resolution 2007-156 to Participate in the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Economic Development Activities -Removed G. Approve Budget Work Session Meeting Dates -Removed H. Approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for September 10 2007. Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for September 10, 2007. 1. Approve Business License Applications Motion to approve the items on the business license agenda for September 10, 2007 as presented. J. Approve payment of the bills Motion to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 122737 through Check Number 122872 in the amount of $1,108,028.45. Motian by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to approve the Consent Agenda items, with the exception. of items A, D, E, F, and G. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. A. Approve meeting minutes for the Columbia Hei htg_ s City Council meetin og__ f August 27, 2007. Nawrocki stated that on page 22 regarding his request for a written response from the City Attorney, he did. not recall the attorney asking for the question in writing. Other Council membet•s recalled that comment. Nawrocki questioned why his request should be in writing. Jim Hoeft, City Attorney indicated that is the cowman procedure to ensure accuracy of the question. Motion by Diehm, second by Williams to approve the meeting minutes for the Columbia Heights City Council meeting of August 27, 2007. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion earried. City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 3 of 17 D. Annrove Resolution No. 2007-157, being a resolution authorizing Execution of A~reernent_with the Office of Justice Pro rgram. Police Chief Torn Johnson stated that Sargent Jon Rogers wrote and submitted a grant to the Office of Justice for full funding of a middle school liaison officer. Currently, there is an officer there half days. This would be for full days and this person would also serve as the DARE Officer. There is no funding match required, and this is for the fuii cost of an officei= foi- iwo years. During the summer the officer would work areas such as Grid 8. The grant received is for $117,219.00. Fehst stated his belief that this is the first 100 percent grant of this type that we have received. Nawrocki questioned if we are required to keep this person after the two year period. Johnson stated that he was not aware of such a requirement. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-157, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Diehm congratulated Chief Johnson and stated that this opportunity will greatly serve our community. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-157, being a resolution authorizing Execution of Agreement with the Office of Justice Program. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Resolution No. 2007-157 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with the Office of Justice Programs Be it resolved that the City of Columbia Heights will enter into a cooperative agreement with the Office of Justice Programs in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Mayor Gary L. Peterson and City Manager Walter R. Fehst are hereby authorized to execute such agreements and amendments, as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights. E. Establish date for Public Special Assessment Levy Hearing for Two Projects: Zone 7 Seal Coat Program and Zone 2 and 3 of the Street Rehabilitation Program a i n a an n._. r_7__. _.~ ] _t__~__ _11 _ _.7 _ _~!_ ialayyrUC.ki asked if thig inC,i~iC1eS the wL~rK Un viys~e5 ~ire~t, rCrrSt titatcu rt iiiLruuc, au ioau wvin done this year. Nawrocki referred to the Tilkens' assessment request and that Kevin Hansen was to visit them, but only sent a follow up letter. It is important that this be reviewed before the hearing. Nawrocki gave the background of their property and their request. Consideration should be given to the special circumstances. Nawrocki stated that the proposed meeting date is for the 3rd Monday and the agreement by Council members was to schedule those meetings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fehst stated that these times are to accommodate the general citizenry. Nawrocki suggested picking another day. Motion by Diehrn, second by Kelzenberg, to establish Monday, October 15, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. as the Public Special Assessment Levy Hearing for City Project #0701 Seal Coat Project, to be held in the City Council Chamber. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes -1 nay. Motion carried. Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to establish Monday, October 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. as the Public Special Assessment Levy Hearing far City Project #0702, Zane 2 and 3 Street Rehabilitation, to be held in the City Council Chamber. s City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 4 of 17 Peterson indicated that in attempting to hold 5:30 meetings we find that people have work conflicts, such as Councilmembers Kelzenberg and Williams, so we will have to go back to utilizing the third Monday for meetings. Upvit `v'ote: Keic'.eiiberg, u`y'e~ v~viiiiaiiis, ay°v~ Dt°viuTii, uye~ Navv'rocki, naj~; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried. F. Adopt Resolution 2007-156 to Participate in the Anoka County Housing~and Redevelopment Authority Economic Development Activities Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg to waive the reading of Resolution 2007-156, there being an ample amount of copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution 2007-156, a Resolution of the City of Columbia Heights to participate in the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Economic Development Activities. Nawrocki stated that this agreement would ask Anoka County to levy the Columbia Heights residents through the County HRA, ~,~/ith them keeping fifteen percent. The County representative indicated this would be about $200,000 or over a three percent tax increase for every property in the community. Anoka County would receive $30,000 of this, and that is three times what you would pay in interest if borrowing the money. Bob Streetar, Community Development Director, stated this is a request to participate in Anoka County HRA economic development activities. They would levy the money and it would be returned to the city as allowed under State Statute for acquisition, redevelopment, housing loans and grants, or any economic development activity. This would be a five year opt in, with the ability to opt out after that time. If we opt out now, we would have to wait five years to enter the program. Housing redevelopment is very high priority of the City Council. We do not have the resources for these things, and this would help. Streetar refereed tc redevelopment that has been accomplished. He also indicated the desire to remove problems from the Heritage Heights area a a ~ .a_ _ n _ _` i___~aa'-- --- .e nth ___, rr__._----__._. n~an_.,.t.._....,...a ...,...ta ,.,.«,..,,.~„ .. a.Tl(~. p1aU~~ SU.4n sIS 1110 XC.UUL 1JU11U111~ Ult ~-tV [lldld 11111VG111 L~/. 1lGldGVGi V~.)1llGllt VV Vl.L1U 1.7'G11G+1 UlV a good tax base and improve Columbia Heights. The benefits are that we have real housing maintenance needs, and redevelopment opportunities, such as the Burger King site, 37th and Central, Mady's site, 15non-conforming homes just along Central Avenue, and the NEI property. The cost will be $30 to $39 a year for a home with an estimated market value of $200,000. The County has addressed the City and the EDA and their intent is to collect 15 percent, but that is negotiable and based on their cost to administer the program. It also depends on how many cities choose to participate. Streetar stated that the cost to a family, over a five year period, would be $200 and in return the City can have $ L2 million dollars for redevelopment. Fehst stated that the special legislation sought last year would also have cost residents. It is not our intention to seek it again this year, letting the district close with $300,000 going back on the tax rolls. The money from that TIF district can go toward city projects. Streetar stated that the Medtronic district that decertifies at the end of this year is $124,000, the downtown district decertifies in 2009 and is about $750,000 and in 2010 the C8 district will decertify, at about $150,000, and go back an the tax roles. Diehm indicated it is important that residents know that all money collected camas back to ~0 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 5 of 17 Columbia Heights and the governing body decides how it is spent on projects in our community. This shows we have a commitment to housing and redevelopment. With all of our competing projects, we are limited by our resources. This is a tool to help us accomplish our goals. It is important to show residents we are committed to these goals. The cost for an average home will be about $30 to $39 a year and will leverage $1.2 million over five years. We can leave the prvgraiii afier fi`v'e years if `v4i'e dv nvt iik°v it. `i`i~PV spoke t^, the r"''"nty and indicated ~x~e thing they should be able to administer the program for less than 15 percent, which they will consider. Diehm stated her support of the program. Nawrocki questioned the cost figures given. Streetar referred to the table in the council packet and read the figures. Nawrocki stated that the initial amount used was $247,000, but it now is around $200,000. Streetar indicated the first amount was the maximum amount that could be levied and the second is the exact amount. Nawrocki stated that whether the administrative amount is 15 percent or 10 percent, it does not come back to the city, and is more than bonding at five percent. This would result in about a three percent levy increase, and a double digit tax increase. Streetar commented on the cost of doing nothing. This is a small investment for a large return. Fehst stated that an administrative fee is not uncommon and if we borrowed money there would also be an administrative charge. Nawrocki indicated that most residents are already paying for street assessments. Nawrocki indicated that a reporter was taken to a building with a pile of trash. He questioned why that has not been abated. Streetar indicated that the Fire Department will address that contaminated property. We need to encourage the private sector to clean up their properties. Nawrocki stated that with the abatements we do there is no excuse for that mess. Peterson indicated that this shows there is a reason to go through with the program. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried. Fehst stated that we look forward to working with Anoka County and we will continue to be aggressive to obtain community block grant funds. RESOLUTION 2007-156 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ANOKA COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is an Anoka County municipality, and such is a rapidly growing and important segment of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Region, made up of rich variety of vital, desirable communities; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights Council members believe that the residents of Columbia Heights would realize many benefits from expansion of the Anoka County tax base, including but not limited to; the creation of local job opportunities, redeveloping certain sites within the City, as well as maintaining and improving the City's housing stock, wider sharing of tax burden, and access to enhanced infrastructure, services, and retail and business activities, and, WHEREAS, in order to expand the local tax base, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners has indicated an interest in fostering a regional approach. to economic development in Anoka County, and, WHEREAS, in 2007 a statutorily formed citizens exploratory committee recommended to the Board. of Commissioners that the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority be granted the powers of an economic development authority, and WHEREAS, an 3une 12, 2007, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners, after fulfilling the statutory requirements, did authorize their Housing and Redevelopment Authority to exercise the powers of an economic development authority, and, 11 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 6 of 17 WHEREAS, MN Stat. 469.1082 requires that a municipality shall, declare its willingness, by resolution, to join the county in its economic development activities. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights does hereby declare its support of Anoka County and its countywide economic development objectives and activities, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights does hereby elect to participate in Anoka County Housmg and Rede.eloprnert Authority ecorom.c developnent acti~,itieC and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights does hereby elect to participate in the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority economic development activities to request funds to support the City's redevelopment and housing maintenance and improvement goals, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution and attachments are to be made a part of the permanent records of the City of Columbia Heights. G. Approve Budget Work Session Meeting Dates Motion by Diehtn, second by Kelzenberg, to set budget work session meeting dates to review the 2008 budget as stated in the Council letter. Nawrocki stated that the small number of budget dates was ludicrous. There is one night to meet with the Library and Recreation and only one other night to meet with the rest of the departments, to only discuss changes. All programs should be reviewed to see if they can be elirr~ir~ated. Motion to amend by Nawrocki, to add Wednesday, September 19 and Wednesday, September 26 as dates to review the budget. Fehst indicated that we would not have the full budget by then. Other Councilmembers have asked that the process not be dragged out. Fehst suggested the full presentation be on October 30`" rather than the 29`", as there will also be a meeting on the 29`" to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. Peterson called for a second to the amended motion. Motion amendment died for lack of a second. Correction to Motion by Diehm, agreed by Kelzenberg, to change Monday, October 29 to Tuesday, October 30. Diehm stated that we have similar discussions each year. The budget is a very important document and she feels strongly that there should be openness in government, but she also feels that we have an obligation to be efficient. Experience with other communities has shown that we spend far more time for public hearings that other communities. If we have questions, such as in the past, she asked individual department heads. We can accomplish. what we need to at these meetings as long as we are efficient and focused and keep our comments directed to the budget. Nawrocki respectfully disagreed with this comment and spake regarding his time spent with council members of other communities. He indicated, for example, the City of Anoka has already had budget meetings with a staff recommendation of a 5.9 percent levy, which the council reduced to 3.35 percent. Upon vote: All. ayes. Madan carried. ITEMS FOR. CONSIDERATI®N A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions 12 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 7 of 17 Adopt Resolution No 2007-158 being a Resolution adopting a proposed budget setting the General Library and EDA proposed levy and establish a budget hearing date for property taxes payable in 2008 for December 3 2007 approving a tax rate increase and approving the HRA Levy of $196,241. Fehst stated that the original amount was a $346,000 increase over a $9,000,000 general fund bLidget. One 'uiieiiiuti`/e amount ^vf $50605 ~iJ a.°i thv add3ti.^.n .^.f a police .~,ff~~er btµt ~x~ill nn~x/ 1~P funded with grant money. Our budget base could be reduced by that amount to $286,587 or 4.41 percent. Council has requested a contingency fund to complete goals during the year and to add a 27`'' police officer. Fehst spoke of recent up coming retirements and the process plus training time necessary to have a new officer on the street. With concerns of crime in the community, we want more aggressive community policing. Fehst asked for consideration of more than the base budget. Alternative 1 includes a $70,000 contingency and another police officer. The HRA levy is for $196,241. In 2007 the EDA levy was $140,898 and this year it is $78,622. The HRA levy will go up from $176,000 to $196,000, with a net result of a reduction in the EDA levy by 44 percent an increase to the HRA levy by 11 percent, with a net decrease of the two levies. Diehm clarified that this would be the preliminary number. We can decrease this for the final levy, but we can not go any higher. Nawrocki questioned if the proposed levy has ever been decreased. Fehst stated that it did three years ago. Nawrocki indicated that with adding the HRA levy and the County EDA levy, the total levy increase would be 10 percent. That is more than what is warranted. Williams stated that the EDA levy has decreased. Fehst indicated the decrease is 44 percent and the HRA levy has increased by 11 percent. Fehst referred to the opportunity to work with the county and pointed out a resident's powerful Letter to the Editor regarding her distress of things that are not addressed in the city. Fehst referred to road work that should have been done when government aid was available. We are doing road work, but must subsidize it with city money. °N1111amS quest2one~ again .t the reCOmmen~allon SAJaS a neI C1eCrease oI rJH_ anu !~I«4 Le!/IeS. Fehst stated yes. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Resolution. 2007-158 there being ample copies available for the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Alternative #1 (Includes $70,000 contingency and an additional Police Officer at $59,695). Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-158, being a Resolution adopting a proposed budget, setting the General, Library and EDA proposed levy at $$6,916,895, establishing a budget hearing date for property taxes payable in 2008 for December 3, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, approving a tax rate increase, and approving the HRA Levy of $196,241. Williams questioned what the resulting percentage would be with Alternative 1. Fehst stated 6.04 percent, but it can be reduced. Diehm read the Letter to the Editor from the Northeaster that the City Manager referred to. It indicates that the resident is considering moving. Diehm indicated her hope that we find this as a 13 Gity Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 8 of 17 wake up call to the task ahead of us. Nawrocki questioned who signed the letter. Diehm indicated Kelly Sullivan. Peterson stated that it is sad people feel that way. In talking to people on National Night Out, they want more police and a safer community. We do not know how to add protection without added cost to the community. If we don't, it will continue to deteriorate and people will continue to move out. People want a nice community. We are working toward a nicer, pre«ier, "and Safer Co~iuiiunii`y'. The Police Chief has indicated ..zany duties an addition officer would do. Nawrocki again referred to the total levy increase, stated that does not take into account consideration of an activity center and new police/fire station. We do not need a fire station as they can utilize the vacated space. It is ludicrous the way the budget is handled. We keep adding expenditures and do not look at the total financial package. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried. Motion by Nawrocki that the Truth in Taxation meeting be televised. Eirite stated the hearing has been televised for the last 10 years. Peterson stated that the Truth ii'~ Taxation meeting would be cable cast. B. Bid Considerations -none C. Other Business Public Safety Facility update Chief Johnson indicated that the Fire Department meet with Buetow and Associates last Friday and the Police Department met with them a week ago Friday to discuss department needs. They have been invited to ride along with our officers to view their functions. The process is moving forward. Williams indicated the drain on the Police Department when they must transport someone to ,! _ ,..7_ n... T.,.L,.. ,..,,, ~-,.,.a t~t„a. ,#n ~ %1;1-,. ,1(7 L,a t., nl„~m +,arn r1 A4nnt;n„ t'11dV1iZt l.,VU11Ly. JV1ll1jVd1 JlClLGU LLit,. liVjldc ill a itiJ w` auCausy vJvuau vv w 111V1U13V lVY V l1V LV11l1Vu cells, allowing a CSO or day officer to handle transport at a later time. Currently, if they are first time offenders, they are released to a sober third party and we look to alternatives for juveniles. Nawrocki referred to a past program with other cities for joint transports. Johnson stated. that most cities dropped out when the County put a drop center at Blaine and because of budget cuts. Nawrocki stated that the research firm was requested to also look at the NEI site. At the Activity Center Committee meeting last night the consensus favored the NEI site, which would be in conflict with a safety facility. Fehst stated that they might compliment each. other. Nawrocki questioned parking issues. rUSL>,c xEA><u1vGs A. lst Readinc: Ordinance 1530, Zonin#; Amendment to the_Zonin~ Code as it relates to Interim Uses. Jeff Sargent, City Planner, indicated this would be to establish Interim Uses and to eliminate outdoor sales as conditional use. Interim Uses will be handled like past conditional use permits far seasonal activities such as firework sales, outdoor produce stands, and Christmas tree stands ~4 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 9 of 17 They will be allowed fora 90 day period, with approval authority by the Planning and Zoning Commission. They are in favor of this as it would consider size, location, etc. Currently, the only use the Council sees is outdoor agricultural sales i.e. Linder's Greenhouse. There are no current regulations on Fireworks tents. This would establish them as an interim use. i+/~iotiQin b`y' i~vawrocki, Jeco2'id b`y' Dieiuii, tv vJalve tl',e reading ^f nrdinarlCe 1V~,. 1 5"2(1 being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1530, for Monday, September 24, 2007, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Diehm thanked the City Planner, as this is a more appropriate process for these uses. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. B. 1st Readint?: Ordinance 1531, Zoning Amendment to the Zoning Code as it Relates to Monument Signs. Sargent stated the applicant indicated the restrictions on size would limit visibility. Upon checking the site, he agreed. This ordinance would change the design overlay district sign height from eight feet to ten feet, if the building is over 22 feet in height. The Planning and Zoning Commission added the 22 foot building height requirement, as they did not want the proposed height to be overbearing for an existing building. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1531, being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. (Williams was out of room). Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1531, for Monday, September 24, 2007, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. (Williams was out of the room). s. : r t n t t.. t.. _.•_ _ ~t_ _'__ _'_._ __: _]t_.a ~~_ f.__~. ~_ aL ... ..~!_..~-L .....] al. ,,, T,, ,.,. D.~ll 1Vawr(3CK_? T'f+ierreci 1~1 the Dc1i1~4 ll)5tr)g tL1G11. ~lgll V1JltTlllty 11Vdll tldc 11V1111 a11u titG tas..v ua.u request, which did not constitute a recommended change. Fehst indicated the total footage is under 40 square feet. Nawrocki. referred to the Sai-na restaurant sign. Fehst stated that the original request was far a reader board, but they inserted a plastic sign. The Planning and Zoning Commission mentioned that we may not want electronic reader signs. C. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-159 being a resoluton_for rental housin>; license revocation at 3714 Van. Buren Street N.E. Fire Chief Gary Gorman stated this property is vacant. The owner has passed away and the property is going into foreclosure. The executor is trying to sell it. Violations A and F have been completed. Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone present to represent the property. There was not. otion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to close the public hearing removing items A ~. F and to waive the reading of Resolution No.2007-159, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. 15 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 1.0 of 17 Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-159, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A} of the rental license held by Michael Kress regarding rental property at 3714 Van Buren Street N.E. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. RFSOLirrlnly ?oo7-Iso 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 Michael Kress (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 3714 Van Buren 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 August 13, 2007 of an public hearing tG be held or, Septej;,ber 10, 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 29, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property described above and noted eleven violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. 2. That on August 13, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, reinspected the property and noted ten 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 August 30, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, performed a final inspection at the property and noted ten violations remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license application. 4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: Shall. repair the front step next to the front boulevard, the step edge is damaged, shall install a storm door on the side enter ante, the wood on the door is deteriorating from the weather, shall scrape/paint the side exterior door, shall scrape/paint the window trim wherever the paint is peeling all over the house, shall. repair the steps to the garage, shall scrape and paint the garage, shall install a door handle on the 2nd floor rear storm door, and shall repair the damaged south side basement window 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 C..'ity C.'ode, Chapter 1A, Adele it i ;i3.31i6 and SA.30's(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F7833 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 fram the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. D. Adopt Resolution No 2007-160 being a resolution for rental housing license revocation at 4124 5th Street N.E. -Removed E. Adopt Resolution No 2007-161 being a resolution for rental housing License revocation at 3810- 3812 3rd Street N.E. -Removed F. Adapt Resolution No. 2007-162 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 1215 37th Avenue N.E. Gorman stated this property has two violations remaining. The Assistant Fire Chief spoke to the owner last week, but the items were not yet completed today. They also have a grass tag requiring theirs to cut it by Friday. 16 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 11 of 17 Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone present to represent the property. There was not. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-162, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. iviotion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-162, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 1215 37th Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 2007-162 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 il, of City Cade, of the property owned by Brian Buch (Hereinafter "Owner of Record'°). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1215 37`h 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 August 23, 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 July 1.6, 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 August 23, 2007 inspectors re-inspected. 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 August 29, 2007 inspectors re-inspected. 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 [o exist, to wit: Shall remove dead t1°ees and tree stumps from propeiiy and 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 1215 37`" 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 1.215 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. G. Adopt Resolution No 2007-163 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 4517 3efferson Street N.E. -Removed H. Adopt Resolution No 2007-164 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 1104 45th Avenue N.E. Cromlan stated this property is in foreclosure with two violations remaining. The items were not 17 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 12 of 17 complete as of this morning. Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone present to represent the property. There was not. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading F t +',.., hT.. 7 7 1 tilt +L. 1, 1 ~0 1 i~lA ., tha ,,, 1,1; T Tr, Vvte• All of P~eSviu~ivu ivv. ~.v~~i i -iv-r, uaere veiiig aiiipie copies a`vutiaviv tv ,a,v ~,~1v~.C. son ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-164, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 1104 45th Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 2007-164 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 Ihab Elsewissy (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1104 45"' Avenue N.E., Columbia sleights, Minresota. 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 August 1.5, 2007 Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and. all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on July 13, 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 August 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. 3. That on August 31, 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: Shall repair /replace damaged !rotting areas of retaining wall along the driveway and shall remove all areas of scrub growth. 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 1104 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 1104 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. 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-165 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 1308-1310 Circle Terrace Blvd. N.E. Gorman stated that this owner, Michael Foertier, was present at a meeting earlier this year. Now the owner is out of the country. The license has been revoked and we have spoken to a is City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 13 of 17 management company, but the violations have not been abated. Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone present to represent the property. There was not. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading Ul RCSUlutiuii No. GVV7-165, there belllg alllple l:Up1eJ avGtllable tV the piibiiC. Upoir vote: Aii ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Nawrocki, second by ~Villiatns, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-165, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 1308-1310 Circle Terrace Blvd. N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Nawrocki stated that at 1401 Circle Terrace there is a pod in the front with graffiti on it. RESOLUTION 2007-165 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Michael Fortier (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1308-1310 Circle Terrace Blvd. N-.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via certified mail to the owner of record on August 21, 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 July 19, 2007 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found four violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on August 21, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that four violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via certified and regular mail to ine uwncr ilsieu to u~c piutlciiy acwiu~. 3. That on August 31, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that four violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: Shall replace the missing storm windows on the 2nd floor, on the 1310 side. shall replace or repair the torn screen. on the 1310 side, second floor, in back, shall remove all/any outside storage from the property, and shall replace the broken window on the rear of 1308. 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 1308-1310 Circle Terrace Blvd. N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, 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 1308-1310 Circle Terrace Blvd. N.E. canstitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. J. Adopt Resolution No. 2007-166 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 1133 45th Avenue N.E. 19 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 14 of 17 Gorman stated the property has a violation on the garage siding, which they are trying to get done. We will work with the owner on the time allowed. Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone present to represent the property. There was not. Motion by Wiliiams, second'oy Keizon'r~ei°g, to dose the public: hcariiig aiid to waive tlic rcauing of Resolution No. 2007-166, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Mahon carried. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-166, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 1133 45th Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 2007-1.66 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Robert Monson (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the iega] owner of the real. property located at l I33 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 August 16, 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 April 18, 2007 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. 2. That on August 16, 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 Thar nn August 31.2007 insnectors reinsnected the nronertv 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 f and to exist, to wit: Steal] repair the siding on the gable end on the north side of the garage 5. That all parties, including the owner of record. and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL I. That the property located at 1133 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 al] applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL I. The property located at 1133 45`x' 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. K. Adont Resolution No. 2007-167 being a Resolution far abatement of violations at 491.5 5th Street N.E. Garman stated there is one violation of grass and scrub growth. The house is being rented and the owner does not live there. There have been previous properly issues. At that time, the ownei- stated that he would live there so that process will begin. 20 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 15 of 17 Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone present to represent the property. There was not. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-167, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-167, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4915 5th Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 2007-167 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 John Krebsbach Jr. (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4915 5`h 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 August 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 August 1, 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 August 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 August 31, 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: Shall cut dawn all scrub growth, long weeds, and long grass throughout the property. 5. That all parties, including the o;~:,ner of record and any occ~!pants 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 4915 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 4915 5"' Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. L. Adapt Resolution No. 2007-168 being a Resolution for abatement of violations at 3733 Reservoir Blvd. N.E. -Removed Peterson asked the City Attorney if the abatement/revocation process could be expedited or consolidated. Hoeft indicated the proceedings are necessary to provide due process. Diehm stated that it is good for t°esidents to know that we do take care of these p1•operties. 21 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 16 of 17 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager • Malcolm Watson, the best City Manager this city ever had, had heart surgery and is doing well. • Next Monday's work session item is the Activity Center committee report. The committee _> , . met last Zv eanesaay mgnc. Nawrocki • What is the status of the fence on 44`" Avenue and Central in front of the shopping center. Fehst stated they are now replacing fence sections. • 51 S` and University property has vehicles with expired licenses. • Requested contract with Bauer and Associates, which will be included in this week's information packet. - Had requested the Caty IL'Ianager go to Sullavan Park :vzth hma, b'at he did not. Fehst indicated he did go to the park and the architect will meet him there arty time. The trim only needs to be replaced. The concrete is not bad. • Waiting for follow up on the berm at 1040 49`h. Fehst stated the response was in the Action Summary for• the third time. Our ordinance states you can not build up to hold water on someone else's property. The drainage area is only three inches wide. • 49`h & 50`'' Sewer backup -Finance Department response was that we did not have League insurance, as we did not qualify, We did not qualify because when they inspected the system there were deficiencies. How many sewer claims have we had since we fixed the pipes? Fehst stated that there have been some, but riot as many with ozzr it f ltrcrtion program. The Met Cozm~cil surcharges $80, 000 for inflow, which we have riot had to pay becaz~rse of this program. • City newsletter -the second liquor store profits are not correct. Fehst stated that the new stores will hopefully bring us back up into the top five stores. • In the bill list we authorized Williams, Kelzenberg and Peterson to attend the National League of Cities conference in New Orleans. It was indicated at the work session that the City Clerk would attend. Do we have two City Clerks, as the checks still indicate the Finance r~arc+ntnr ~r l~; t~, !`l arlr? Tha (`etei C'larlr'e attar~rlanrP ~x~nnlr# h~ an a~ltlitirattal ~7.n()n The »aSt Council Secretary did not attend a national conference. Fehst stated that she attended all the state conferences. That was the understanding when she was hired, with her knowledge of the legislature. This is inappropriate, with no disrespect to the City Clerk as she does a good job. Fehst indicated that she wczs r°ecerztly appointed and this would be a learning experience. The Clerk: runs our- elections. Peterson indicated that Cozrncil rnernber Nawrocki has attended nzarzy corzfererzces. Dielnn • Last meeting -Keith Ellison was to be present. Felzst stated there was a rniscommurzication. The next time lze is irz town and available he will attend. Report of the City Attorney -nothing to report. CITIZENS F RIJ Deb Johnson, 4626 Pierce Street, indicated Heritage Heights has one block of decent houses surraunded by slums. She stated that she is ecstatic that the motion. was appraved for more community development and will pay more taxes if she can have a decent neighborhood that she can 22 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 17 of 17 safely walk in. COUNCIL CORNER Nawrocki expressed hss opinion that the handling of the city budget is ludicrous. PeterSoil Stated ~~LOll'L Lali.e t'1'l.lrSelveS `Loo Je11olAJly~ do a raT'idotit aiJt of kiitdiieSS~ Gild remember vur service personnel". 11. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m. Patricia Muscovitz CMC City Clerk 23 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS -CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S NO: Administration APPROVAL ITEM: Executive Session BY: Walt Fehst BY: NO: DATE: September 24, 2007 DATE: An Executive Session for the purpose of Labor Negotiation discussion is requested to be held on Monday, October I, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room I. Recommended Motion: MOTION: Move to establish an Executive Session for the purpose of Labor Negotiation discussion on Monday, October 1, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1. COUNCIL ACTION: z4 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S N0: CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL ITEM: RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISIONS IN THE BY: LINDA L. MAGEE BY: PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL DATE: DATE: N0: The Reimbursement for Meals section of the Travel and Meal Compensation Appendix of the Personnel Policy Manual currently reads as follows: Mileage The reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle is: Standard mileage rate established by the IRS. Reimbursement for Meals Maximum reimbursement, not including sales tax or gratuity, far meals is: Breakfast $ 8.00 Lunch $15.00 Dinner $27.00 Maximum daily reimbursement, not including sales tax or gratuity, for meals when attending an in-state or out-of-state conference of one day or longer is $50.00. Staff is recommending that the policy for meal reimbursement be revised to differentiate between reimbursement for meal expenses within the seven county metro area (Anoka County, Ramsey County, Dakota County, Hennepin County, Washington County, Scott County, and Carver County) and meal and incidental expenses outside the seven county metro area. The current maximum reimbursement for meals would remain far expenses incurred within the seven county metro area. For outside the seven county metro area, the per diem rate system established by the General Services Administration (GSA) of the United States Federal Government would be used. This meal and incidental expense reimbursement is based on the dollar amounts and location as outlined by GSA. These rates are available on GSA's website at wcvw.c7sa.~ ~"~%t3v7~_~€l~nt. 3- -- RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2007-169, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOi~iMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2007-165, being a Resolution adopt:iiZg revisions in the Personnel Policy Manual. COUNCIL ACTION: 25 RESOLUTION N0.2007-169 ADOPTING REVISIONS IN THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL Y~'i-lEREAS, 111 order tV estal3iiSli an ci~iiitablc gild ullilollll procedure for dealing with personnel matters, the City of Columbia Heights previously adopted a revised Personnel Policy Manual, dated December 11, 2000. WHEREAS, as a result of a review of the Personnel Policy Manual, revisions to Appendix A-Travel and Meal Compensation, of the Personnel Policy Manual are recommended for adoption; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Columbia Heights City Council that it does hereby adopt the changes to the Personnel Policy Manual, dated September 24, 2007, a copy of which is attached and a part of this resolution; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such revision in the Personnel Policy Manual be effective September 2~, 2007. Passed this day of September, 2007. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Patricia Muscovitz, City Clerk 26 APPENDIX A TRAVEL AND MEALS COMPENSATION Mileage The reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle is: Standard mileage rate established by the IRS. Reimbursement for Meals ~Viaxili~u.i~ reirr~bursement, riot including sales tax or gratuity, for meals w itl'iin the seven ;,ounty aretro area as: Breakfast $ 8.00 Lunch $15.00 Dinner $27.00 Maximum reimbursement for meals and incidental expenses outside the seven county metro area is: The per diem rate system established by the General Services Administration (GSA) of the United States Federal Government. ~-Z~-a7 27 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER NO. POLICE APPROVAL: ITEM: Authorize School Liaison Officer BY: Thomas M. Johnson BY: NO. Contract with School District #13 DATE: 09-14-07 DATE: I ( for 2007-2008 I BACKGROUND In 1992, the City of Columbia Heights and School District #13 entered into a joint powers agreement to fund a school Liaison services program. This contract has been renewed each year since then. The program continues to provide benefits to the School District and the Police Department and is an important part of otu• juvenile program. The School District shares expenses equally with the Police Department during the school year. Total cost for the school year 2007-2008 is $66,013.83 with the school district's share at $33,006.91. ANALYSISiCONCLUSION Officer Erik Johnston is the department's newly-appointed School Liaison Officer, taking over after the retirement of Officer Mike McGee who had held this position since the inception of the program. Officer Johnston is developing contacts with the students and staff at the schools that will be invaluable in our investigation of juvenile crime. Officer Johnston will be an excellent role model to students and is a valuable resource to the school and the community. His interaction at the schools is an important link between law enforcement and the educational system. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and Police Chief to enter into a joint powers agreement with School District #13 for the provision of a police school liaison officer as stipulated in the joint powers agreement for the period of September 4, 2007, through June 5, 2008. kao 07-154 COUNCIL ACTION: ~s SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM COLL:IMBIA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND INDEPENDENT SCI~OOL DISTRICT # 13 Prepared and Submitted by: Randall Bartlett May 19, 1992 zs TABLE OF CONTENTS Subject Section Mission, Goals and Primary Responsibilities of the School Liaison Officer ...............................................................................................1 Objectives of the School Liaison Officer Position ..............................................................2 Position Description -School Liaison Officer Position: Accountability and Education Requirements ............................................................3 Position Description -School Liaison Officer Position: Qualifications .............................................................................................................4 Major Areas of Accountability for the School Liaison Officer Position .................................................................................5 Guidelines for School Liaison Officer Position ...................................................................6 Joint Powers Agreement ......................................................................................................7 Program Cost Factor Breakdown .........................................................................................8 30 Section 1 MISSION GOALS AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER: i~Iission Statement: The School Liaison Officer is placed in the school. environment to identify, correct, and prevent delinquent behaviors and activities, and to create a positive relationship between youth, police, and other authority figures. Goals• '1'o work with and through school adminlstrat02'S, counselors, teachers, and Students to develop a better understanding and a more positive attitude among students as to the role of a police officer. To work in liaison with school officials to provide, as much as possible, a safe and crime- free environment for students and staff. To act as a law enforcement consultant and educator to Columbia Heights School District #13 schools Located in Columbia Heights and Hilltop. Primary Responsibilities: The School Liaison Officer shall function as a law enforcement officer within the school environment and under the direction of the Columbia Heights Police Department investigative supervisor. The School Liaison Officer shall act as a resource for students, teachers, counselors, school administrators and parents. The School Liaison Officer shall remain conscious that the primary responsibility is that of a law enforcement officer. The Schc~c~l T,iaisnn officer mans and. cc~c~rdinates all fi~nctinns cf investi~atinns relating tc~ juveniles and children, in both criminal and noncriminal matters to effectively solve criminal cases and 'build a basis for successful prosecution when warranted and/or make all appropriate dispositions of noncriminal matters. The School Liaison Officer also develops and presents investigative reports to the County Attorney and/or City Prosecuting Attorney for complaints and coordinates with other juvenile referral agencies to appropriately handle juvenile criminal and noncriminal acts that have come to the attention of the Department. 31 Section 2 THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER POSITION ARE: Objective #1: To provide a formal process or rationale to: a. Enhance the general safety to students and faculty staff in and around public schools. b. Monitor and/or prevent juvenile gang activity and provide intelligence. Reduce the use of uniform officer intervention at school sites for response to school related service demands. j d. Maintain community contact for: parents, students, neighborhoods, community organizations (PTA and other service providers) e, Handle incidents such as minor assaults, thefts, and threats as they occur in the officer's assigned schools. Indicator #1: Lack of formal or informal complaints or concerns, either written or verbal. Receipt of letters, phone calls or personal verbal contacts regarding individual or program successes. Objective #2: To provide the following services to Columbia Heights School district #13 schools located in Columbia Heights and Hilltop: a. To coordinate and directly provide for, in appropriate circumstances, the general safety of students and staff. b. To monitor gang activity throughout school property and respond appropri- ately to non-school related intelligence regarding gang activity. To reduce the number of calls responded to by uniform officers at school sites. 32 School Liaison Program Page 2 Indicator #2: Statement of Objectives Maintain adequate knowledge through review of daily reports, keeping abreast of the above cun-ent problems and disseminating information to Investigations and Patrol. Objective #3: ('r~mplete al~ invegtigatlnnc aggignerl nr generated 1n the field t0 their proper CO2'iC1US1on. Indicator #3: Pass Liaison supervisor's review of completed cases. One hundred percent of cases must pass this review. Objective #4: Improvement and continual update of Liaison Program. Indicator #4: Yearly evaluations to be prepared by School Officials, Police Department and Liaison Officer for annual review and evaluation. During the first year of the program, evaluations will be performed monthly and in writing, being prepared by appointed school and police department personnel. 33 Section 3 POSITION DESCRIPTION -SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER: ACCOUNTABILITY AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Tiie SCiiovl LI[Llson Ofil~cr Is a iiiciiiber of tl'ie depaiiliient below the rank of Sergeant. Officer maybe assigned from the rank of police officer to serve as School Liaison Officer. Officers who desire to serve in this assignment may submit their requests in writing to the Investigative Unit Supervisor. Officers serving in the assignrrlent may be removed at the discretion of the Chief of Chief. The appointed School Liaison Officer may vacate this position with thirty days written notice to the Chief of Police. While serving in this assignment, officers shall receive a pay differential in accordance with the labor agreement in effect at the time of the assignment. Accountable to: The School Liaison Officer reports to and is directly accountable to the Police Department Investigative Supervisor and/or the Chief of Police. Education and Training Requirements: POST licensed, supplemented by course work in investigative techniques, interview and interrogation techniques and crime scene processing techniques, at least three years of experience as a police officer. 34 Section 4 POSITION DESCRIPTION -SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER: QUALIFICATIONS i. Coi'isiderabie knowiedge of tl'ie priiiCipieS of mtSdeiii iii`v'estlgatit'in teCl'iiiiCiiieS. 2. Thorough knowledge of scientific methods of crime detection and criminal identification.. Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws and ordinances that are enforced by the department. 4. The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. The ability to analyze complex criminal transactions and trends and to use infoimation obtained to successfully charge criminal offenders. 6. The ability to develop informants. 7. The ability to independently manage a number of investigations at any one time. 8. The ability to manage time effectively. 9. The ability to speak effectively in public. 10. The ability to work effectively with juveniles. 11. To ability to gain cooperation, support, and assistance of the area church organiza- tions, County Welfare, County Court Services, Juvenile Court, County and City law enforcement, and other agencies in the community. 12. To irieei as needed with ineinbers of the persomzel team. and police department representatives to discuss individual student aid student body problems that affect school or police department objectives. 1.3. The ability to provide educational materials and lectures for the students, the school staff and the community on juvenile problems and problem areas, available assistance services for the students and their parents, and other topics deemed important. 35 School Liaison Program Page 2 Qualifications 1~. The abili~y to assist ii'i the classrociri iri the teaCl'iirig ofphyslcal, .i~entai and social effects of alcohol and narcotic use and abuse. 15. The ability to train the school staff in matters of school security, symptoms of drug abuse, etc. 16. The ability to identify and take proactive steps to prevent activities that lead or could lead to delinquent behavior and/or activities. 17: The ability to establish a favorable rapport with. students as a means for preventing delinquent behavior and activities. 18. The ability to maintain the police image. The School Liaison Officer is responsible for the enforcement of city and state law, but whose treatment is fair and recognizes he is working in a juvenile environment. The Juvenile Officer must assure the students and the staff that he/she is not in the school to create a police state, he/she is there to assist the administrative staff and students. 19. The ability to promote informal contacts between the students and the police, to increase communication and understanding between the two. 2Q. The ability to meet all other requirements and performance criteria defined for patrol officer position. 21. The ability to serve as a resource person for law enforcement and juvenile court procedures. The officer will be in a position with the school to develop a better understanding and have additional pertinent information for juvenile court determina- t1o17S. 29. The School Liaison Officer is often in a favorable position to work on many creative programs and can work with juvenile group leaders trying to interest them in constructive activities of a recreational or social nature. 36 Section 5 MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER POSITION:. To attend school staff meetings as a resource person in developing and adapting procedures that will contribute to the prevention of juvenile delinquency. 2. To communicate and cooperate with. county welfare officers, probation personnel, and other members of the professional community when appropriate. 3. To assist school staff members in understanding the Anoka County Juvenile Court System, law enforcement ramifications, and the technique of court referrals when necessary. 4. To be a part of the total team effort to provide role models and prevent undesirable behavior patterns from developing. Endeavor to build and maintain rapport between youth, school, and police by day-to-day contact as a resource person. To become involved in school and outside youth activities in order to understand special problems of youth. and how they may be positively addressed. Participate in community affairs as requested or assigned, and be available for lectures to school and community groups. 6. To facilitate education programs for students; i.e., acts as a resource person in the continuing development of drug education, etc. 7. To assist and advise in security matters regarding school buildings and properties that are normally supervised by school staff members upon request of appropriate school official(s). 8. To maintain individual police skills, including physical conditioning. Stay abreast of developments in the crime preve~~tion and youth relations f gilds and changes in related laws and ordinances. 9. To prepare and submit necessary case files regarding cases assigned or investigated. 10. To work under the direction of the investigative supervisor and will accept input from appropriate school administrative personnel. 37 School Liaison Program Page 2 Major Areas of Accountability 11. Investigates reported crimes, both in and out of the school environment, for the ua Cise of eoiiectin e vlden%e and idel'iti iT'i ioCatin" lie$tifiriin ,vitnesses and r '"3i g g, s, ei g suspects, and making legal arrests as justified by the facts developed. 12. Obtains and processes physical evidence. Handles or arranges for the processing of a crime scene including measurements, fingerprints, photos and drawings, etc. 13. Ensures proper development of cases for prosecution, builds an accurate and complete case file through reports of actions and findings. Coordinates the disposition of all juvenile matters to provide for unified approach. 14. Ensures proper disposition of cases for prosecution, builds an accurate and complete case file through reports of actions and findings. Coordinates the disposition of all juvenile matters to provide for a unified approach. 15. Ensures proper disposition of all assigned cases, meets with the Chief of Police regularly to review the status of all cases and determines whether to pursue, delay or close the matter. 16. Confers with parents, other members of the Criminal Justice System, and those private and public agencies within the community which are involved in the case, counseling or treatment of juveniles, children. or family units, in the disposition of matters involving juveniles and/or children. 17. Preparation and presentation of appropriate material to students of elementary, junior and senior high schools. 1 S. Keeps the Investigative Supervisor advised of all current investigations and performs ail other duties as apparent or assigned. 38 Section 6 GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER POSITION: 1. Work week will be based on a forty-hour week. 2. Work hours will be proximate to the school day. 3. Will be assigned a department vehicle and is authorized to take it to their home, so long as they live within the City of Columbia Heights. Non-police driving is not authorized. 4. Time commitment is appropriately divided in each of the following categories: a. In-school activity at senior high and middle school b. Case investigation, training, and meetings as scheduled c. D.A.R.E. d. Elementary schools S. Primacy supervisor is the Investigative Supervisor. Secondary supervisor is the Chief of Police. 6. Must report to a supervisor daily, but is authorized to report immediately to the school each day if approved. 7. Must be prepared to perform all police functions, as the officer is subject to immediate call-out for other activities, but must be discreet in the visibility of police equipment. 8. Will be assigned a pager, and the pager must be operational during all hours when on duty. 9. Break time will be as defined in the union agreement. 10. Will be assigned desk space at the Police Department and will be provided appropriate office space and supplies by the schools. ll. Must dress in a manner that is acceptable to school administrators and with the approval. of the Chief of Police. 12. The officer is at all times under police supervision, but is expected to work closely with school administrators and staff. The objective is to solve problems, assist school staff, and to assist students. 13. Will keep a log and prepare appropriate reports to the Chief of Police. 14. Shall attend the weekly Investigator meetings. 39 Section 7 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT This Joint Powers Agreement dated this 24th day of September 2007 is made pursuant to M.S. 471.59 by and between the CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS (City) and INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #13 (School District). PURPOSE. The purpose of this agreement is to create, fund, and implement the position of Police School Liaison Officer. 2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The job description for the School Liaison Officer is attached. SELECTIOI~I PROCESS. From applications of qualified applicants for the position of School Liaison Officer, one or more candidates will be selected by a selection board made up of School District # 13 personnel and appointed Police Department personnel. Oral interviews are to be administered by the same selection board. The final appointment of the School Liaison Officer is at the discretion of the Chief of Police. The School Liaison Officer may be removed from the position at the discretion of the Chief of Police. 4. FUNDING. The School District and City will share the following expenses equally during the school year, except in no event may the School District's share of the expencec excPPri 1 /? of 9/1 ? of the tntat of_fi_cPr rnmpencation anc~ hen~fit package' A. Officer's Salary B. Position Grade Enhancement C. Holiday Pay D. F.LC.A. E. Workers Compensation F. P.E.R.A. G. Hospitalization H. Training L Vehicle-related Costs The cost breakdown for 2007-2008 school year is attached. BILLING. The Crty shall submit a bill to the School District, which will be paid within thirty days of receipt. 40 Page 2 Joint Powers Agreement 6. TERM. This agreement shall commence on September 4, 2007, and shall end on June J, 2005. 7. GENERAL PROVISIONS. The Police School Liaison Officer is a city employee and shall not be considered an employee of the School District for any purpose, including but not Iilnited to salaries, wages, other compensation or fringe benefits, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, P.E.R.A., Social Security, liability insurance, keeping of persolulel records, termination of employment, individual contracts or other contractual rights. The officer will report to and be directed by the Triyectlgatlve SupervlSOr, but well consult regularly with the School Dlstrlct officals. The officer will have office space and phone at the School District's high school without cast to the City. INDEMNIFICATION BY CITY. The School Liaison Officer is a City employee. The City shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the School District, its elected officials and employees against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages, expenses, claims or actions which the School District, its officers and employees may hereafter sustain, incur or be required to pay, arising out of or by reason of any negligent or willful act or omission of the City, its agents or employees, in the execution, performance, or failure to adequately perform the City's obligations pursuant to this agreement. 9. INDEMNIFICATION BY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The School District shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City, its officers and employees against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages, expenses, claims or action which the city, its officers and employees may hereafter sustain, incur or be required to pay, arising out of or by reason of any negligent or willful act or omission of the School District, its agents or employees, in the execution, performance or failure to adequately perfol-m the School District's obligations pursuant to this agreement. 10. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. Ninety day written notice by either School District or City is required to terminate the program. The Liaison Officer can be removed at any time fallowing the written. notification oftermination of the program. 11. TEMPORARY REASSIGNMENT. Temporary reassignment of the Liaison Officer is at the discretion of the Chief of Police not to exceed thirty consecutive days, contract to be renegotiated after thirty days. 41 Page 3 Joint Powers Agreement 1 z. Reso'tution of unforeseen problems arising in this program sha'l'l be negotiated by representatives appointed by the School District and the Chief of Police. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT THE DAY AND YEAR FIRST ~xTRITTEN ABOVE. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Gar, L. Peterson Mayor SCHOOL DISTRICT #13 Kathy Kelly Superintendent of Schools Thomas M. Johnson Chief of Police Missy Lee School Board Chair 42 COST FACTOR BREAKDOWN Section 8 SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM 2007-2008 School Year Base Wade: Patrol Top Wage Police/School Liaison Officer premium Longevity (4 year rate) Holiday pay Deferred comp. Overtime allocation TOTAL BASE WAGE $4,948.00/month 135.00/month 83.10/month $59,376.00/year 1,620.00/year 997.20/year 3,150.00/year 300.00/year 1,800.00/ $67,243.20/year Compensation. and Fringe: F.LC. A. (1.45%} Workers Compensation (3.51 %) P.E.R.A. (1.1.7% gross wage} Hospitalization ($645/month) TOTAL FRINGE BENEFIT COSTS Miscellaneous Costs: Training Allowance Vehicle Related Expenses TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TOTAL YEARLY COSTS To compute monthly total: $88,018.45 divided by 12 months = $ 7,334.87 To compute school year total: $7,334.87 x 9 months (school year} _ $b6,013.83 To compute School Dastrict #13 cast: 1/2 of 9/12 funding formula = $33,006.91 TOTAL COST TO SCIIOOL FIST CT #13 975.02/year 2360.23/year 8,100.00/year 7,740.00/year $19,175.25/year 800.00/year 800.OOyear $ 1,600.00/year $88,018.45 $33,006.91 43 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meetin of Se tember 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT NO. ORIG1NATiNG DEPARTMENT POLICE CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: ITEM: Approval of Premises Permit BY: Thomas Johnson BY: Application Class B for MN Youth DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: Athletic Services to conduct charitable gambling activities at Star Central NO: BACKGROUNI2 Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, 4111 Central Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, has submitted a premise permit application to hold legal gambling activities at Star Central, 4001 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Minnesota Youth Athletic Services has submitted a copy of the floor plan and lease agreement with Star Central, along with Permit Application, and Investigation fee. ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION Since the organization satisfies the City Council resolution regarding charitable gambling and has paid the 5250 Investigation fee, the City Manager recommends the fallowing action. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board stating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the issuance of a Class B premises permit for Minnesota Youth Athletic Services in conjunction. with activities at Star Central, 4001 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota; and furthermore, that the City Council hereby waives the remainder of the sixty-day notice to the local governing body. kao 07-156 COUNCIL ACTION: 44 hnie~r~~~~t~ Y®uth 4111 Central Avenue N.E., Suite 208 • CoEumbia Heights, Minnesota 55421 ~.~ Telephone: (763) 781-2220 • Fax: (763) 781-1922 d•~tl~l~$i~ ~~t~v6~~s www.MVas.o~~ i ~'"~ Ea Pµ 3~~ ~ w~"-o~P 1" ~~ g ~~--gg } i ~,d e,. G., :y .. ... ` i:,i i T3T: September 6, 2007 Tp: Walter I'ehst City of Columbia Heights F'R: l~iinnesota ~cauth A.ihletic Sei;-~ices RE: Charitable Carving License Renewal Enclosed are the original copies of the LG214 Premises Permit Application and LG2l S Lease for Lawful Gambling Activity for renewal of our charitable gaming license at Star Central. If thexe is anything else you need, please contact me at (763} 781-2220, ext. 23 or via e-mail at I~eithC~myas.or~. In an effoxt to meet the Gambling Contxol Board renewal deadline of November 1, I wanted, to make sure this information was in your hands well in advance. Sincerely, ..., _ - arek rn"~rAS GaT::bling A.~Iariager enclasuxes 45 Minnesota Lawful Gambling s~47 LG215 Lease for La~nrfu~ Gambia Page 1 of 2 1. Lease for new application. Submit with new premises permit application. . 2. Renewed lease. Submit with premises permit renewal. 3. New owner. Effective date ~/ / Submit new or amended cease within 10 days after new lessor assumes ownership. 4.. Amended lease ° Check the change(s) in the cease: ,Rent Premises name ,Boo#hlbar Activity change r,Other • Cate that changes will be eifecfive %,i • Both parties must inifial and date all changes. • Submit changes at Least 14 days before the effecfive date offhe change. anization name License number Daytime phone 1''~'I0.tItJ~.5~7di MOv7N ~-tH4EZ%(, Sr.(~.V'GG.fiS 0~!'~~9 ~1t,3~'~$i~Z,~} Name of }eased premises Street address City State Zip Daytime phone S-?~R. Cer.sr+t~ct.- W~~ 'a~r+e t. ~~. ~ Cocu~tltA ~S. ~ 55+~fZt tK3 '~88-b~z3 Name of legal owner of premises Businesststreetoddress Gity State Zip Daytime phone L7rtR.t1~ SG ~ a(OOt ~bN'7r1. , tiJF, wtcc H4'ti. ~~ 5~`fZf 'ti;.3 ~fQ57 Name of iessor (if same as legat Business/street address ~ City State Zip Daytime phone owner, write in "SAME") ~~ Check(~):;afi~activit-esth _. afiw~99,~ecanducted ;:- .; ~Pu11-tabs -Pull-tabs with dispensing device Tpboards .y P.uli-tab, Tipbaard, and ~Paddls __ , Booth operation -sales of gambling equipment by an employee (or volunteer) of a licensed organization within a separate enclosure that is distinct from areas where food and beverages are sold. P'"' Does-vo +rz omalyzat~o~j OR env of fronra boothoperation at this loc L ., .~ . _ ..._ ..... ~ _. _.,, ._...r _. _,...~ ._ If you answered }/eS to the question above, rent limits are based on the following combinations of operation: - Booth operation - Booth operation and pull-tab dispensing device - Booth operation and bar operation - Booth operation, bar operation, and pull-tab dispensing device The maximum rent allowed may not exceed $1,750 in total per month for all organizations at this premises. -,,,Paddlewheel with table ,~Binga V'Bar bingo Pnf (Tln.-laaen rariiiira~t fnrrafFlac 1' - Bar operation -sales of gambiing equipment within a leased premises by an employee of the lessor from a wmmon area where food and beverages are also sold. ~r oraamy;~i~ conduct gambtmg ` ~ ion?_~ X.es _~No.~__-~~___..J If you answered 910 to the question above, rent limits are based on the following combinations of operation: - Bar operation - Bar operation with pull-tab dispensing device - Pufl-tab dispensing devlce.onfy 't'he maximum rent allowed may not exceed $2,500 in fitai per month for all organizations at this premises. 1s1Ji`+r LL~1 4 ViiiC.. M~ l iVi~: Option A: 0 to iD% of the gross prof"sts per month. Percentage to be paid _~__°>a C£3MPLEfE ONE OPTION: Option A: 4 to 20% of the grass profits per month. Percentage to be paid ~ Option B: When gross profits are $4,D40 or less per month, $0 to ~ Option i3: When gross profits are $1,D00 or Tess per month, $4 $4D0 per month may be paid. Amount to be paid $ to $2D0 per month may be paid. Amount to be paid $ Option C: $0 to $400 per month on the first $4,000 of gross profit. Amount to be pa{d $ Plus, 0% to 14% of the gross profits maybe paid per month on gross profits over $4,000. Percentage to be paid- • ~E3ingo°'Rent Option B: 0 to 10% of the gross profits per month from all (awful gambling activities held during bingo occasions, excluding bar bingo. Percentage to be paid Option C: $0 to $200 per month on the first $1,000 of gross profits. Amount to be paid $ Plus, 0% to 24% of the gross profits may be paid per month on gross profits over $1,000. Percentage to be paid Bar ~B ni Option P: tdo rent may be paid for bingo conducted in a bar. Option E: A rate based on a cost per square foot, not to exceed 114% of a comparable cost per square font for ceased space, as I'VeW BttT~C? ActP'vitp approved bythe director of the Gambling Control Board. No rent maybe For any new bingo activity not previously paid for bar bingo. Rate to be paid $ per square foot. verged by the organization, to The iessor must at#ach documentation included in a Premises FermitApplication, , con(€rm the comparable rate and ail applicable costs to be paid by the attach a separate sheet of paper fisting the days and hoursthat bingo will be conducted. organization to the lessor. 46 LG2't5 Lease for Lawful Gambling Activity 6~tt7 Page 2 of 2 Lease Term The tern of this cease agreement will be concurrent with the premises permit issued by the Gambling Control Board {Board}. Management of Gambling Prohibited The owner afthe premises or the ies5or will not manage the conduct of gambling at the premises. Participation as Players Prohibited The lessor, the {essor's immediate family, and any agents ar gambling employees of the lessor will not partidpate as players in the canductof lawful gambling an the premises. IFlegai Gambling • The lessor Gs aware of the prohibition against illegal gambling in Minnesota Statutes 609.75, and the penalties for illegal gambling violations to Minnesob Rules 7865.0220, Subpart 3. Ir addition, the Board may authorize the organization to withhold rent for a period of up to 90 days if the Board determinesthat illegal gambling occurred on the premises and that the lessor or its employees participated in the illegal gambling or knew of the gambling and dtd not take prompt action to stop the gambling. Continued tenancy of the organization is authorized without payment of rent during the time period determined by the Board for violations of this provision, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes 349.18, Subdivision 1(a}. • To the best afthe lessor's knowledge, the lessor affrrms that any and ail games or devices located on the premises are not being used, and are not capable of being used, in a manner that violates the prohibitlons against illegal gambling in Minnesota Statutes 509.75. • Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules 7855.0220, Subpart 3, an organization must continue making rent payments under the terms of this tease, if the organization ar its agents are found to be solely responsible far any illegal gambling, conducted at this site, that is prohibited by Minnesota Rules . 7851A260, Subpart 1, item H ar Minnesota Statutes 609.75, unless the organizatlon's agents responsible for the illegal gambling activity are also agents or employees of the lessor. • The lessor must not modify or terminate the lease in whose or in part because the organization reporked, to a state or local caw enforcement aumonty or me asoara, use conuusa w mC~}ai gambling activity at this site in which the organization did not participate. Other Prohibitions • The lessor wfit not impose restrictions on the organization with respect to providers {distributors} ofgambling-related equipment and services or in the use of net profits for awful purposes. • The lessor, any person residing in the same household as the lessor, the lessor`s immediate family, and any agents orempioyees of the lessorwlil not require the organization to perform any action that would violate statute or rule. The lessor must not modify or terminate this lease in whale or in part due to the lessor's violation of this provision. If there is a dispute as to whether a violation occurred, the cease will remain in effect pending a final determination by the Compliance Review Group {CRG} of the Gambling Control Board. The lessor agrees to arbihatlan when a violation of this provision is alleged. The arbitrator shah be the CRG. Access to permitted premises The Board and its agents, the commissioners of revenue and public safety and their agents, and law enforcement personnel have access to the permitted premises at any reasonable time during the business hour: of the lessor. The organization has access to the permitted premises during any time reasonable and when necessary Earths conduct of lawful gambling on the premises. Lessorrecards The lessor must maintain a record of all money received from the organization, and make the record available to the Board and its agents, and'the commissioners of revenue and public safety and their agents upon demand. The record must be maintained for 3-1/2 years. Rent all-inclusive Amounts paid as rent by the organization to the lessor are all-inclusnre. No other services or expenses provided nr canhaded by the lessor may be paid by the organization, including but not limited to trash removal, janitorial and cleaning services, snow remavai, fawn services, electricity, heat, security, security monitoring, storage, other utilities ar services, and in the case of bar operations, cash shortages. Any other expenditures made by an organization that is related to a ceased premises must be approved by the director of the Gambling Control Board. Rent payments may not be made to an individual. Changes in lease If the lease is amended with no change in ownership, the organization will submit the amended lease to the board at least 10 days before the effective date of the change. If a change in ownership occurs, the organization will submit an amended lease to the Hoard within 10 days after the new lessor has assumed ownership. -- Acknowledgment of Lease Terms I afFrm that this lease is the total and only agreement between the lessor and the organization, and that all obligations and agreements are contained in or attached to his cease and are subject to the approval of the director of the Gambling Control Board. other -- Si ur of lessor Rafe 5' Lure of organizatio offici/a'l~ (lessee) a e , +E1' 4 4-f~a+.i--~ 8' ~ ~ v - G Print name and title of s or// Print name and title of lessee ~ ° (5 ~~,,/ ~~tt: e l tu. fC t; x 1~ k.a.y...~ r r' C~`C~ Lessee's business address ~,r yyr 1~G ~ °t'S i ~~~ tn'7~7°s-t~ +~V ~°. a u rrc sYJnt __ .. _ ,.__._~ .~_ .:____:__ r_.a:..., r...,..Mn„„ r....+..,r a~,~ra ~+a~t.tiz4-annn This nirhlte~ttnn wilt he made cyucsuvuas w.vw..~ ., ......~........~..' .....___.., __..._._._~ _--. _. aitemative format {i.e. large print, Braille} upon request. The fn€ormaiion requested an this form will become public in€om7ation when received by khe Board, and used to determine your compliance with Minnesota statutes and rules gaveming lawful gambling activities. 47 MFnnacnta 1 awfr-i (yamh/inn Annual Fee $'~ 50 6/07 Page 1 of 2 LG214 Premises Permit Application FOR BOARD USE ONLY Check # Organizatian Information ~ arganizationname ~lt~~f%~r <+~,_.,_°{®~c~t ~~~~,~~¢~t~_~Licensenumber C3~~,..~~ Chiefexecutiveofficer(CE0)~9.+~.. ~~s.!~+~{!~M_1~..._,.___.__~__ daytimephone~-it,~Z..'t~u't-ZZ~_ Gambling Premises Information '~ ~~'"trtd~ ~ C -- y~tfl. Name of establishment where gambling will be conducted Street address where premises is located '~fb4$ C.~~.J'?&~qr. Ql~J6uv~„ NE. {Do not use a P.O. box number ar mailing address) City Township County Zip code _ t~#2 CvwM.ili~. ~a.GN'75~-- --------------_ __-------------~,NOtLI~- ~ ( 5 '>tZ'~ Does your organization own the building where the gambling wilt be conducted? __Yes ___Na if no, attach i_G215 Lease for Lawful Gambling Activity Gambling Bank AGGatdnt'in#armatlOn (must be in Minnes©ta) Bank name Bank account number Bank street address Gity State/Zip code Ail Temporary and Permanent Off-site Storage Spaces (for gambling equipment and records related to this site - must be stored in Minnesota} Address (Do not use a P.O. box number) Gity State/Zip code Bingo t7GGasions (including bar bingo} Enter day and beginninglending hours of bingo occasions (indicate A.M. or P.M.). An occasion may not exceed 8 hours. ~ginnina/Ending Ffours ~ Beginning jEndinq Hours Sa OLS to _ :0C3__--- ----------- ----------- - f0 -----_____-- th}_~S~wit.SSe!!'~.'-r ---5 i ~1C-___ to _ ~ t 013 __--- -------_____ ___-___--- - to ----------- _______----- ------------ tO ------------ ------____-- ---------- -to ----------- to ____________ __----____ -- to -----____-- ________---- ---______~_ to _____-____-- ----------- --------- -- to _-----______ -------._.____ --------_._.__ t0 _----------- -------__- __-------- -- t4 ____...__----- -_--____---- ----________tg -----_------ -____-__--- -_________ __ta ------__-___ ----_-_____ _____~_____ tO ___---____-- ~_---__---_ __________ -- tg ___----°--- I ----------- ----------`-- t0 ----------- ------------ --------- -- tO _-_--------- -----_____.__- ------___° tt7 ~--------- --__-_--_-- ---------- -- ta ------------ ~i~ I_G214 Premises Permit Application 6107 Page 2 of 2 Data Privacy The information requested on this form (and any attachments) When the Board issues your premises permit, ail permit information will be used by the Gambling Control Board (Board) to provided will become public. If the Board does not issue you a determine your qualifications to be involved in lawful gambling premises permit, a{l the information provided remains private, with activities in Minnesota, and to assist the Board in conducting a the exception of your name and address that will remain public. background investigation of you. You have the right to refuse to supply the information requested; however, if you refuse to Private data aboutyou are available to: Board members; Board supply this information, the Beard may not be able to staff whose work requires access to the information; Minnesota's determine your qualifications and, as a consequence, may Department of Public Safety; Attorney General; Commissioners of refuse to issue you a premises permit. If you supply the Administration, Finance, and Revenue; Legislative Auditor; national information requested, the Board will be able to process your and intematlonal gambling regulatory agencies; anyone pursuant to application. court order; other individuals and agencies that are specifically authorized by state or federal law to have access to the Your name and address will be public information when information; individuals and agencies for which law or legal order received by the Board. AU other information you provide will authorizes a new use or sharing of information after this notice be private data until the Board issues your premises permit. was given; and anyone with your consent. AGkfitiiilifed~ill'lent afit'~ ~9atEi 1. I hereby consent that local law enforcement officers, the Board ar its agents, and the commissioners of revenue or public safety and their agents may enter the premises to inspect it and enforce the law. 2. The Board and its agents, and the commissioners of revenue and public safety and their agents are authorized to inspect the bank records of the gambling account whenever necessart to fulfill requirements of current gambling rules and law. 3. I have read this application and all information submitted to the Board is Prue, accurate, and complete. 4. All required 'snformation has been fully disclosed. 5. I am the chief executive officer of the organization. 6, !assume full responsibility for the fair and lawful operation of ail activities to be conducted. 7. !will familiarize mysei€ wittt the laws of Minnesota governing lawful gambting and rules of the Board and agree, if licensed, to abide by those laws and rules, including amendmen#s fo them. 8. Any changes in application information will be subm'stted to the Board no later than 10 days after the change has taken effect. 9. t understand that failure to provide required information ar providing false ar misleading information may result in the d ial or revac tian of ththe license. Si nature of Chief Executive Officer (designee may not sign) Date Nrint name _~.-ausr~~_r'~F~~'?s~rcGrrnrnr•--- App!€cation and,Requirad Attachtvsants fidton±hly Regtalatory Fee site remises permit for thi ou receive a if 1. LG214 Premises Permit Application s , p y there is a monthly regulatory €ee of 0.1 10 {.001) 2. If the premises is leased, attach a copy of your lease. of gross receipts from lawful gambling Use t_G2'15 Lease far Lawful Gambling Activity. conducted at the site. The fee is reported on the 3. Attach a resolution from the loco! unit of government that G1 Lawful Gambling Monthly Summary and Tax shows approval of your application: Return and paid with the monthly tax report. • if the premises is within a city, ai#ach city approval, or • if the premises is within a township, attach county approval. 4. $150 annual premises permit fee, for each permit. Questions? Make check payable to "Sfate of Mlnnesofa." Gall the Licensing Section of the Gambling Gontrol Board at 651-639-4000. Mail to: Gambling Control Board This form will be made availab}e in alternative 1711 West County Road B, Suite 300 South format (i.e. large print, Braille} upon request. Roseville, Mhi 55113 49 _ _. Columbia Heights Police Department "Gambling License Renewal Applicatiou'~ I . ;neck for X254 is enclosed. 2. Drawing of booth location enclosed. 3. Keith AIIan Marek (14-ZS-74} -Gambling Manager Dan Walter Klinlzhammer (7-23-52) - C1;Cl d ~... ~~ ~YQ~~I~ i~~~~~~3~~ 50 -~RQ. C.r ~~.3 { fL..~t. ,~tiTG~'E+,a n ~~ ~+#YN ~.o o ~5 I__ 4 ~ , v N CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: 9/24/07 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT' CITY MANAGER NO: PUBLIC WORKS ITEM: ACCEPT THE MN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD BY: BY: K. Hansen BY: ACTIVE COMMUNITY PLANNING GRANT DATE: 9/19/07 DATE: Background: This request is for approval to enter into an agreement with Minnesota Blue cross Blue Shield (MNBCBS) for their Active Community Planning Grant. The grant award is in the amount of $23,000. Twenty communities in the State of Minnesota have recently been awarded this grant Analysis/Conclusions: City staff applied for the grant to be used to prepare a Pedestrian Mobility and Bikeway Plan for Columbia Heights, concurrent and integrated. with our Comprehensive Plan 2008 update. When applying for other Federal and State transportation grants, staff found one of the submittals often required was a City Pedestrian Mobility Plan (sidewalk and trail. plan) that we were unable to provide. Preparation of sidewalk and trail plan is also consistent with the recommendations of the Minnesota Design Team, which recommended a city wide bike loop, and making pedestrian connection to other city parks and resources outside the city, such as to the Upper Mississippi River Corridor trail in Fridley, Columbia Park. in Minneapolis, and St. Anthony Village. The Active Community Planning Program is a collaboration between the University of Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota that serves to bridge the gap between the emerging research base on community design and healthy living with the every-day realities of local government planning. The grant program focuses on the relationship between health, urban design, and planning by providing funding to public agencies to assist municipal planning and community development staff to integrate public health principles into their comprehensive development plans. Recommended Motion: Move to accept the Minnesota Blue Cross Blue Shield Grant (MNBCBS) in the amount of $23,000 and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. KH: jb Attachment: Grant Agreement COUNCIL ACTION: 53 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: 9/24/07 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER NO: PUBLIC WORKS ITEM: APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY: BY: K. Hansen BY: AGREEMENT FROM BONESTROO FOR A PEDESTRIAN DATE: 9/20/07 DATE: MOBiLI"1 Y PLAN (City Sidewalk and Trail Plan) Background: The City of Columbia Heights is updating its Comprehensive Plan to meet the Metropolitan Council's minimum requirements by 2008. The Plan update will focus on reviewing and updating current goals and policies to fit the desires of the City Council, Boards and Commissions, and the public. This will include updates to major sections of the existing comprehensive plan. The consulting firm of Bonestroo was hired by the Council on July 23'd to assist the City in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan update. Analysis and Conclusions: The City of Columbia Heights has been awarded a grant for the preparation of a Pedestrian Mobility and Bikeway Plan for Columbia Heights, concurrent and integrated with our Comprehensive Plan 2008 update. When applying for other Federal and State transportation grants, staff found one of the submittals o$en required was a City Pedestrian Mobility Plan (sidewalk and trail plan) that we were unable to provide. Preparation of sidewalk and trail plan is also consistent with the recommendations ofthe Minnesota Design Team, which recommended aCity-wide bike loop and making pedestrian connection to other city parks and. resources outside the city, such as to the Upper Mississippi River Corridor trail in Fridley, Columbia Parkin Minneapolis and St. Anthony Village. Staff received proposals to prepare a Pedestrian Mobility Plan from the firms of Bonestroo and Brauer and Brauer and Associates. The proposal cost from each firm was $20,000. The City Planner and Director of Public Works reviewed each proposal and found both comparable in the scope of services, experience and staffing. Staff recommends the firm of Bonestroo as they are already working on the City's 2008 comp plan update. Funding for this work is provided by the MNBCBS grant in the amount of $23,000. Recommended Motion: Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Bonestroo for the preparation of a Pedestrian Mobility Plan in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan update. KH: jb Attachment: Professional Services Agreement from Bonestroo COUNCIL ACTION: 54 St .. ~ ~, w~^v Lunestic~ com September i 7, i!uG7 Kevin Hansen, P.E. Director of Public V~Jorks City of Columbia Heights 637 38`x' Avenue N.E Columbia Heights, i`~linnesata 55421 D~JI I~~sIrZJ~ Re: Proposal to develop "Columbia Heights Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Plan" per the planning grant provided under Blue Cross Biue Shield Active Community Planning program. Dear Kevin: Please find attached a proposed Scope of Services for activities related to the Active Community Planning grant that was recently awarded to Columbia Heights. Bonestroo intends to wank with the City and Blue Cross Blue Shield's "Technical Assistance" staff to prepare a Co/umbia Heights Bike and Pedestrian Mobi/iry P/annrng Studythat identifies clear priorities, tools and strategies to improve the city's pedestrian and bicycle environment and network, and to promote walking and bicycling as a safe, comfortable, accessible, and attractive means of travel Bonestroo will work closely with these project partners to incorporate and Imm~n+ +Y n, r-tn~n i-~nn~nn 'i'~++i.:nr tl^~~t iri inn' i~rrin.ti ~ +i.n 1 ~ ii-... i. -a imps CitiCiit CIIE;~C~~C plCii llliii~ iiti tVO tiY C3 liipl C.aUIU UC Ii CIUUCV !Ii LiiC Laiiipr eiiertj l~Ve i fQti tlfaL Bonestroa is currently working on for the City of Columbia Heights. Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions or comments. Sincerely, ~~- ~ . Matt Shands Bonestroo Project Manager 55 PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES City of Columbia Heights Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Planning Study Submitted by Bonestroo, Aug. 20, 2007 Overall Purpose The purpose of the Columbia Heights Bike and Pedestrian Mobility Planning Study as described in the City's successful Active Community Planning Grant application is to identify clear priorities, tools and strategies to improve the pedestrian and bicycle environment and network, and to promote walking and bicycling as a safe; comfortable; accessible, and attractive means of travel. Bonestroo proposes to work closely with the City and also the Blue Cross Blue Shield Technical Assistance (TA) Provider to incorporate and implement effective planning initiatives and development patterns to improve the City's bike and pedestrian network. The planning study and report will identify specific corridors and sites in which pedestrian and bikeway facilities and other improvements will promote more active lifestyles as residents go about their daily lives commuting to work and school, visiting the City's retail and cultural destinations, or simply spending their liesure time. The plan will also make specific recommendations on revisions to policy (i.e. bike and pedestrian infrastructure investments) and local ordinances (land use and zoning) intended to foster implementation of the active living strategies identified in the plan. in general, successful completion of this project will provide the City of Columba Heights with comprehensive answers to the following questions: • What are the elements of an effective pedestrian and bicycle network, and how should it be plat-u1ed, designed and maintained? n s i r i - r: n~:;. eEl:IL7 ,,.ii peu`.s~rl~'~.n ~eirii. ve::.'y'f-.ate .~n'v'irviiiies°,.ni ciiiQ :iy`iia.Iii °vxls't5 i•^ruu:y'`' • What options are available to the City to modify existing policies, practices and procedures that would result in improvements to the bike and pedestrian network`? • What arc the greatest needs far physical ilnproverrtents over the next 10 years, and how can these needs be funded? • What are the most effective short-term strategies for increasing biking and walking? Bonestroo offers this proposal that would include the following projects tasks. (Estimated hours includes time for each task far meetings with the Blue Cross Blue Shield TA Provider related to that specific task.) 1 56 Task 1: Refine Dbjectives Bonestroo will work with the City's project management staff to implement the recammendatians afthe TA pravider to refine the overall objectives for the Bicycle and. Pedestrian Mobility PIan. These objectives will include broad principles of a safe and attractive bicycle and pedestrian network/environment and the reasons that Columbia Heights needs an improved bicycle and pedestrian system. Deliverable: Objectives identified in a technical memorandum Estimated Firs: 8 Task 2: Identify Existing System Conditions and Practices Consistent with the recommendations of the TA Provider, Bonestroo will wark with the City to identify and document "baseline" information on variables relating to the existing system. This will include developing a map of existing facilities, current planning and policy documents related to the bike and pedestrian network, current and future system demands, established capital improvement priorities, and existing outreach and education efforts affecting the bicycle and pedestrian network. More specifically, this Task will involve research and reporting on the following specific subjects: • Existing Facilities and Amenities Bonestroo will assess the City's existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities and amenities based upon existing inventories of the following information: locations of sidewalks and sidewalk gaps on streets; locations of non- motorized trails, bridges, and walkways; width of sidewalks and boulevards on major streets; traffic volumes; speed limits; and number of traffic lanes on major streets. Additional infarmatian maybe assembled, including the locations of bicycle and pedestrian plazas; locations of enhanced streetscapes; locations of ~~ar~arre„ rae: a~«.)T<~ :an Vr ~ ineU~ :)1 C~; ;.: `et';v ~.; ):. 7CC.:CU'..~. ,~'~.';. ., ..... ;. t; ~ J'..... ~, ~_ Vie., ,.~ ~ j t. , ,, p. „~ ~ ..`.', ':.,..~. locations of curb extensions, median refuge islands, and pork chop islands. Deliverable: Technical rnemoranduim Estimated Hrs: 24 • Existing Planning Documents Bonestroo will consult with City staff to identify and assess existing recommendations and policy guidance for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, including the Columbia Heights Comprehensive Plan, the Minnesota Design Tcam recommendations, and relevant small area or neighborhood plays. Deliverable: Technical memorandum Estinated Ffrs: 12 57 • Existing and Future Bicycle and Pedestrian Demand Bonestrao will assess existing and future bicycle and pedestrian demand based upon existing data such as population and employment, planned development, Iocation of major transit stops and transfer locatians, and lacatian of bicycle and pedestrian trip generatars, such as schoals, libraries, parksarul apen spaces, community centers, recreational facilities, cultural and entertainment attractions, and bicycle and pedestrian activity centers. Deliverable: Technical memorandum Estimated Hrs: 24 TraiC Safety ~tatiSti~S Bonestroo viii assess bicycle and pcdesti`ian public safety based upon safety statistics provided by the City and Mn/L70T pertaining to bicycles and pedestrians. Deliverable: Teclv7ical memorandum Estimated Hrs: 16 Task 3: Identify potential "touch points" (policies, practices, procedures) that could be modified to improve bike and pedestrian network. incorporating the recommendations of the TA Provider, Bonestroo will work with the City to identify and document policies, practices, and procedures in which the planning process can have the most direct impact on the bicycle and pedestrian network ilnpravements. The intent of this task is to identify existing practices and procedures that could be modified in order to promote and implement improvements to the network. Potential touch points could include: o zoning cade and other relevant ordinances o land use planning o transportation planning o capital improvement programming, fiinding options o right-of--way eneroaclmient permitting and enforcement o school traffic safety planning and funding Deliverable: Technical memorandum documenting existing practices, procedures and funding tools. Estimated Hrs: 24 J 58 Task 4: Develop list of Potential Bicycle and Pedestrian Capital Improvement Needs Bonestroo will work with the City to develop a list of priority bicycle and pedestrian capital improvement projects for the next 10 years, categorized as short-teen, medium- term, and long-term needs. Deliverables: Project List in Excel Spreadsheet format and Map Estimated Hrs: 16 Task 5: Develop lmplementatian and Funding Strategies Bonestroo will evaluate existing funding and implementation strategies for maintaining, operating and improving the bicycle and pedestrian system and recommend improvements to existing implementation and funding strategies. Then, Bonestroo will identify potential new funding and implementation opportunities for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, maintenance and operation. Deliverable: Technical memorandum documenting evaluation of existing funding and implementation strategies Estimated Hrs: 18 Task 6: Prepare Final E3icycle and Pedestrian Mobility Plan Report Bonestroo will assemble the completed technical work (excluding the Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Planning and Design Resource "Toolbox") and integrate that material into a final Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Plan report. Deliverable: Bicycle and Pedestrian 1vlobility Plan final report Estimated Hrs: 60 4 59 Timeline The desired timeline far the scope of tivork is approximately as follows. Month Task # Task Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 1 Refine objectives 2 Identify existing system conditions and practices -, . ... 3 Identify potential "touch points" (policies, practices, procedures) that could be modified to improve bike and pedestrian network 4 Develop list of potential bicycle and pedestrian capital improvement needs 5 Develop implementation and funding strategies 6 Prepare final Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Plan Report Proposed Budget; Estimated Nouns Estimated ! Budget Task 1 Refine objectives 8 $800 Task 2 Identify existing system conditions and practices 76 $7,600 Task 3 Identify potential "touch points" (policies, practices, procedures) that could be mndifiPd to imnrnve hike and pedestrian network 24 $2,400 1 Task 4 Develop list of potential bicycle and pedestrian. capita! improvement needs 16 $1,600 Task 5 Develop Implementation and Funding Strategies 16 $1,600 Task 6 Prepare Final Bike and Pedestrian Mobility Plan Report 60 $6,000 Total 200 $20,000 , _i J 60 FUNDING STRATEGIES SPECtAtIST Matthew S. Shands Qualifications for - - ------ Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Planning Study Mr. Shands joined Bonestroo's Transportation Group in 2005. Prior to joining Bonestroo, Matt was the founder and Executive Director of the Transportation Policy Institute, a St. Paul-based research organization ~~; focusing on transportation funding policy analysis and project financing. Matt has worked with a wide variety of local government clients to identify funding alternatives, develop financial plans, and prepare funding solicitation applications. Currently Matt is the primary funding analyst for Bonestroo's new Innovative Transportation ProgrammingT"A initiative (ITP), which helps clients maximize both traditional and innovative non-Iota! sources of funding. "~ ~ _. ~ __ g MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT Or TRANSPORTATION BICYCLE AND EDUCATION PEDESTRIAN "TOOLBOX" University of Minnesota Working at the direction of Mn/DOT's Office of Transit, Matt managed Humphrey Institute the development and implementation of a training module targeting Master of Arts, Public state and local bicycle and pedestrian system design professionals, polity Administration makers, and advocates on planning and implementing an effective bike University of Washington-Seattle Bachelor of Arts, Urban Planning and pedestrian network in a local col~Imuni~y. 6onestroo will ultimately provide the 4-hour training session to five different audiences throughout the state. SCOTT COUNTY LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING STUDY, SCOTT CO., MN AA_u _ _ __. .. nL ~.u '~/• _I _ 1_~_. __~i _________ a __J ,J:dLL i~ ~~~..,~~d'y'!I . ~.wt <_ v: u ~.,::y-iange ~~.......~ w~tia~~~e~1:i uuU transportation programming study for the Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency (SCALE). Phase 1 included a 40-page report called "Managing Growth in Scott County - Challenge or Opportunity?", a study of transportation needs, programming strategies, and funding options. Phase 2 focuses on the County's corridor preservation and right- of-way needs and will identify specific strategies to allow the County and its municipal partners to acquire right-of-way required to improve safety and mobility throughout the County. TRUNK HIGHWAY 15 CORRIDOR COALITION ACTION PLAN Matt prepared a 30-page Action Plan for the newly created TH 15 Corridor Coalition, which identifies specific steps that the Coalition must take to achieve its transportation infrastructure goals, The plan included recommendations on organizational strategies and a detailed analysis of funding options. BLUE CRASS BLUE SHIELD ACTIVE CaMMUNITY PLANNING GRANT Matt prepared a detailed grant application for a funding proposal BE~C12~"00 PLANNER Sohn UU. Shardlow, AICP - qualifications for Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Planning Study Mr. Shardlow has served as a senior advisor to the City of Columbia Heights on a wide variety of planning, redevelopment, and environmental review projects. He has also assisted with designing and facilitating a number of successful citizen participation processes. While at DSU, John supervised senior planners who provided day today planning assistance to the City. He helped the City with its overall redevelopment strategy related to the Huset Park redevelopment and later led the completion of the environmental assessment worksheet (EAW). He led the K-Mart redevelopment study effort and subsequently designed and facilitated the Sheffield Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan process. Other key projects where John provided planning leadership included the 39`h and Central Redevelopment Plan, and the 37`fi and Stinson (Hart Lake area) Redevelopment Plan, °~ ~ ~ ~ "•~- Relevant Experience EDUCATION PLANNING BACKGROUND University of Minnesota John has extensive and wide ranging project experience serving clients in Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture both the ublic and rivate sectors. He has fre uentl been called u on P P~ q Y P to lead multi-disciplinary teams of consultants in completing large, CERTIFICATIONS complicated planning projects. His skills include comprehensive and AiT~eriCdtl itsiituie of i_etiified Planners community planning; project planning for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional developments; and preparing redevelopment PROFESStONAtORGANIZATIONS plans, tax-increment financing plans, subdivision regulations, and Minnesota Chapter of Urban environmental assessments Land Institute . American Planning Association ~ RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AFFILIATIONS Minnesota Planning Association Urban t.and Institute -John is currently serving as the Chair of ULI, Minnesota Chapter of the Community Association Institute where he works with metro olitan area ma ors on issues of re tonal p Y g Sensible Land Use Coalition governance. He was instrumental in gaining a national grant from ULI American Institute of Certified and Target Corporation to establish the Council of Governors. John is Planners also a member of the ULI National Sustainable Development Council. LCCMR Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan -Working with the University of Minnesota,lohn is serving as a member of the core management team working to develop a plan with along-term vision to serve as a guide for national resource conservation and preservation efforts for the next 50 years. QCkeS~f'C)Q LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Lorin UV. Culver, RLA Quaiefieations for Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Planning Study Mr. Culver joined Bonestroo's landscape architecture team in 2006. With more than 15 years of experience as a landscape architect, he has worked on a range of projects, including trail master plans, maintenance plans, management plans, and implementation drawings. His experience also includes streetscape, light rail, heavy rail, affordable housing, campus planning and design. lorin's primary responsibilities are project design, management, specification writing, contract document preparation, construction observation, and contract administration. __ ~ ~*~ " = Relevant Experience EDUCanON MN/DOT -BIKE/PEDESTRIAN TOOLBOX MANUAL & TRAINING Arizona State University, Tempe, Lorin's responsibilities included developing the training modules and AZ, Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture writing the Universal Design Module which addresses ADA Compliance. University of California, Berkeley, Lorin presented the ADA Module and assisted in conducting the pilot cA, Continuing Education / training in Rochester, MN in July, 2007. The primary goal was to inform Botany local and regional officials about key concepts and resources to allow CURRENT LICENSES them to effectively implement active transportation networks into their Landscape Architect-MN communities. Topics included: Performance criteria Inventory of EXisting Landscape Architect-CA , Features, Desire Lanes, Phasing, Design Treatments, and System CERTIFICAnONS Evaluation. CLARB PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ` WEST SACRAMENTO, CA -WEST SACRAMENTO BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN _ _ Atlletlla'il ~VlleCy V1 L611U~lOIJC TRA[1 AAACTFR PIAN Architects Lorin integrated site data to produce CAD overlays for GIS inventory and Minnesota Chapter of the analysis maps, public facilitation maps, and master plan graphics for this American Society of Landscape Architects Citywide Trail Master Plan.* USGBC Mississippi Headwaters Chapter NetworkingCammittee SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA -COUNTYWIDE SWIMMING FEASIBILITY Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5 T U D Y R E P O R T League of American Bicyclists Lorin was charged with incorporating various site data to produce a TRAINING series of complex site analysis maps for identifying preferred locations Mn/DOT Bicycle Facility Design while balancing ease of access and quality of natural areas, and LEED NC Technical Review, San anticipating future demand.' Francisco, CA Green Roof Infrastructure: PALO ALTO, CA - ARASTRADERO PRESERVE TRAILS MANAGEMENT Design & Installation-201, pA A S T E R P L A N waterproofing & Drainage-301 Lorin's responsibilities included site inventory and field verification Planning for Effective Puolic , Participation preparing design/management guidelines, and graphics and maps far the Techniques for Effective Public Take-Part Workshopsfortpe Trails Management Master Plan.* Participation Design & Delileery of winning Presentations ® BC-I't~ 630E3 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Sohn D. Slack, ASLA Qualifications for - ---_._ __..-____._ Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Planning Study Mr. Slack is a registered landscape architect with more than 11 years of professional experience. John's primary responsibilities include urban redevelopment and design, streetscape planning and design, park and recreation design, and site planning. _ _ Itetevant Experience EDUCATION a COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN -CENTRAL AVENUE University of Wisconsin-Madison John served as project manager and lead designer for three different Bachelor of Science, Landscape redevelopment projects along Central Avenue. Architecture PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MINNEAPOLIS, MN - LOWRY AVENUE CORRIDOR STUDY John served as project manager on this redevelopment plan, which American Society of Landscape Architects (ASIA) involved extensive nei hborhood meetin s interviews with communi g g ~ ~ Urban Lana Institute (ULl; leaders and business people, and discussions with city and county elected leaders. The background analysis involved detailed traffic analysis, research of potentially contaminated sites, historical analysis, and market research to identify the location, scale and type of future development and redevelopment that would work along the corridor. ° MOUNDS VIEW, MN -COUNTY ROAD 10 PREMIUM STQP SITE REDEVELOPMENTSTUDY John served as project manager and lead designer for this project and also served as lead designer for the Hwy 10 Corridor Master Plan project leading to the redevelopment study for this site. This site study focuses on approximately 12 parcels adjacent to County Road H2 from LdgIVVVVd Drivc tv CGuiiCy Rvad iv, aiiu Svuthcriy alvisg Cvuiny n0ad 10 to Waoddale Drive. ST. CLOUD, MN -DOWNTOWN AND GATEWAY PLAN John served as a project designer for the Downtown plan and project manager and lead designer for the gateway plan. This plan balanced pedestrian use, active character, and vehicular circulation in 5t. Cloud`s Downtown area. We developed guidelines that establish downtown St. Cloud as the community focus and define an open spate system. ROSEVILLE, MN -COUNTY ROAD C STREETSCAPE FRAMEWORK PLAN John served as project designer and was responsible for all redevelopment planning along the corridor. R streetscape Framework Plan was developed for the entire 4.2 mile County Road C corridor that considered corridor opportunities for improved aesthetics, gateway treatments, potential redevelopment sites and enhanced connections to transit stops and parks/open spaces. John also facilitated the public process by coordinating workshops, interviews, and meetings with the Task Force, property owners, and City and County staff. B~nestr€~o 64 PLANNER Christina E. Goadroad -- Qualifications far ------ I Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Planning Study Ms. Goodroad joined Bonestroa in 2006 after serving for seven years as Senior Planner for the City of Burnsville, Minnesota. Tina works as a project manager on comprehensive plans, day-to-day planning for communities and special planning studies. She specializes in municipal planning and comprehensive planning. L _--- -- _ _-- ----------- - .~ ':' _. ~ i3eleseant Experience EDUUtT10N • FOREST LAKE, MN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR 2030 St. Cloud State University Tina serves as project manager and is responsible for all public Bachelor of Arts, Local and Urban Affair-1993 artici anon efforts and final Ian develo meat includin incar oration P' P' P P 9 P of their parks, trails and open space plan. Tina also provides assistance in PROFE5510NALORGANizanoNS subdivision and ordinance review and implementation of necessary American Planning association (APA) updates. This project involves the Comprehensive Plan Update for the American Planning Association- City of Forest Lake. MN STILLWATER, MN -COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Tina will serve as project manager on this project recently won by Banestroo. She will coordinate the public participation and update of the comprehensive plan, which includes park elements and the downtown area plan. Experience i~rior to Joining Bonestroo • BUftNSVILLE, MN -SENIOR PLANNER In her seven years with the City, Tina was responsible for preparing updates to the 10-year comprehensive plan. One major project included the 50+ acre Heart of the City mixed use redevelopment district, which included the Nicollet Commons urban park. • COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN -CITY PLANNER As the City`s planner, Tina's projects included analyzing all development proposal applications, administering all zoning ordinances and code enforcement, completing and presenting reports to the Planning Commission and City Council, and maintaining the City's comprehensive plan and zoning code. BO[l~Sti"E9t} 65 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: 8/27/07 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: NO: PUBLIC WORDS ITEM: APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY: K. Hansen AGREEMENT WITH BRAVER AND ASSOCIATES FOR DATE: 8/23/07 ARCHITEC'i'I.JRAL CONSULTING FOR SILVER LAKE PARK CITY MANAGER BY: DATE: Background: The 2007 and 2008 Park Capital Improvement Budget has $30,000 and $215,000 established and proposed for capital improvements at Silver Lake Beach Park. Staff has conducted Park Planning in 2007, including Park & Recreation Commission review, public meetings and review and has developed a Master Plan for redevelopment. Analysis /Conclusions: The Master Park Plan for Silver Lake Beach Park includes the following specific elements: Sullivan Lake Park plan: Shelter Replacement. i= Play equipment replacement. Reduction of the sand beach area. Provide new trails. r- Re-construct parking lot /remove existing. ~ Construct Infiltration basins to treat runoff `r Overall Site Landscaping. i Future trail connection to Stinson Boulevard For Sullivan Lake Park, staff requested a proposal from two Architectural Firms with experience and background in park planning and structures for construction plan preparation, project bidding, and construction administration. The City hired Brauer based upon their low responsible proposal. For consistency and plan. preparation efficiency, staff requested only one proposal from Brauer, which maintained their same fee percentage. 1. Brauer and Associates: $20,000 Funding would be provided from. the Park Development Fund. Recommended Motion: Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Brauer and Associates for Architectural consultant services for the design and construction phase of Park Improvements for Silver Lake Beach Park in an amount not-to- exceed $20,000. KH:jb COUNCIL ACTION: 66 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Rental Housing BY: Gary Gorman BY: Licenses NO: DATE: September 4, 2007 DATE: Approval of the attached list of rental housing license applications, in that they have met the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications forSeptember 24, 2007. COUNCIL ACTION: 67 List of 2007 Rental Licenses to Approve Occupant' I.D. Property Owner Name 10059 Renewcon Development LLC 10039 Cynthia Agyili 12163 Carl Berg 20025 Clifford Boyum 20111 Clifford Boyum 10061 Jason Chorney 20300 Thomas Gromek 10075 Wilson Guachichulca 20077 Mike Herr 20171 Mike Herr 10035 Gina Kilgore 20003 Bob Landucci 20091 Bob Landucci 20315 Larry Larson 20038 Rcse Maciaszek 12140 Thomas McQuarry 20177 William Miller 10040 Fatemeh Raboodan 20318 Mahmoud Rifai 10061 Brian Ruesink 12024 Bryan Sowieja 10017 Richard Stueland 20107 Joeph Tohey 20122 Joesph Tohey 10203 Jon Williams Property Address 212 40TH 679 40TH 4209 WASHINGTON 4855 5TH 4028 CLEVELAND 805 50 1 /2 4340 Quincy 4951 MADISON 4630 WASHINGTON 4650 WASHINGTON 4753 UPLAND 4029 2ND 4509 FILLMORE 1087 POLK 4400 VAN BUREN 609 51ST 4533 WR.SH!NGTON 3928 CENTRAL 1069 POLK 805 50 1 /2 804 51ST 1035 45TH 4125 2ND 840 50TH 3922 ARTHUR 09/18/2007 14:01 ss Page 1 CITY cOIJNCIL LETTER. Meeting of: September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER NO: License Department APPROVAL ITEM: License Agenda BY: Shelley Hanson DATE: NO: DATE: Sept. 20, 2007 BY: BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Attached is the business license agenda for the September 24, 2007 City Council meeting. This agenda consists of applications for Contractor licenses for 2007. At the top of the license agenda you will notice a phrase stating *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application. This means that the data privacy form has been submitted as required. If not submitted, certain information cannot be released to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Mntinn° Mnve to ant~rnve the items nn the hncrnecc licence ac7enrla fnr CerttPmhar ?d 7(1(17 ac presented. COUNCIL ACTION: 69 TO CITY COUNCIL September 24, 2007 *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application 2007 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA C®N'I'RAC'I'®RS LICENSES Bldg JC Younger Co. 5626 W. Lake St. Mpls $60.00 *Cornerstone Mechanical. Inc 11315 Florida Ave No, Champlin $60.00 *Superior Roofing Constr. 2717 E. 32°d St, Mpls $60.00 *Patton Heating & AC 25809 Virgo St NE, Stacy $60.00 *Boe Plumbing 15481 Kiowa St, Andover $60.00 *Voss Pl dba Drain Dr. 7740 Fawn Lk Dr, Stacy $60.00 *Dryden Excavating Inc 6700 Viking Blvd, Anoka $60.00 *5`'' Generation Plumb 578 Silver Lk Rd, New Brighton $60.00 *Mark Nord Masonry 3968 Jackson St NE, Col. Hts $60.00 *W.V.Nelson Const. 4205 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan $60.00 PEDDLEI2/S©LICI'I'QR LICENSE *John Pinski (The Window Store) 9909 S Shore Dr, Plymouth $100 *Andrew Powers (The Wind Store} 9909 S Shore Dr, Plymouth $100 (Pending Police Dept Approval on these two) 70 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FINANCE DEPARTMENT COUNCIL MEETING OF: September 24, 2007 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Motion to approve payment of bills out of the proper funds, as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 122873 through 123045 in the amount of $ 2 196 654.37 These checks have been examined and found to be legal charges against the CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, and are herby, recommended for payment. 71 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 09f20/2007 12;12:42 Check History GL0505-V06.74 COVERPAGE GL540R **,a************************ *******************~~******************************** * * * * C O U N C I I, * * * * * *** C O U N C I h *** * * ** C O U N C I I, * *** C O U N C I I, Report Selection: Optional Report Title.....,.09/24/2007 COUNCIL LISTING INCLUSIONS: Fund & Account .............. thru Check Date .................. tTiru Source Codes ................ thru Journal Entry Dates......... tYiru Journal Entry Ids...,....... triru Check Number ................ 122873 tr~ru 123045 Project ..................... tYiru Vendor ...................... tYiru Invoice ..................... tYiru Purchase Order .............. thru Bank ........................ tYiru Voucher .................... thru Released Date ............... thru Cleared Date ................ triru Include Exp/Rev Closing Entries N Run Instructions: Jobq Banner Copies Form Printer Hold Space LPI Lines CPI CP SP J COUNCIL 02 P4 Y S 6 066 10 Y Y 72 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 09/20/2007 12 BANK VENDOR BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Check History GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 1 09/24/2007 COUNCIL, LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPAN 122873 592.08 ANDOVER FOOTBALL ASSOC I 122,374 50.00 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L 122375 26,289.15 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 122,376 154,736.22 COCA-COLA BOTTLING MTDWE 122877 5,050.65 ECKERT/WENDY 122378 68.61 EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC 122879 3,105.00 GRIGGS-COOPER & CO 122980 3,418.86 JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO. 122381 2,644.59 JOHNSON'S OUTDOOR SERVIC 122382 1,330.00 JOHNSTON/ERIK 122983 29.99 MARKHAM/MATTHEW 122384 500.92 MET COUNCIL REGIONAL DAT 122385 16,582.50 NEEDHAM DISTRIBUTING CO 122886 336.00 NORDSTROM/RICHARD 122887 113.98 OLSON/KAREN 122888 90.29 PATCHIN MESSNER & DODD I 122989 7,035.00 PETTY CASH - KAREN MOELL 122990 169.59 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 122391 138.87 PITNEY BOWES LOUISVILLE 122392 277.88 POSTAGE BY PHONE RESERVE 122893 6,000.00 PROSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES I 122994 8,307.91 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS 122395 3,598.64 RICOH AMERICAS CORPORATI 122396 92.70 SAM'S CLUB 122397 156.13 SCHMIDTBAUER/SUE 122998 24.40 SCHROEDER/NANCY 122999 30.00 SHAMROCK GROUP/ACE ICE 122'x00 1,640.88 SUN PUBLICATION INC 122901 46.20 VEIT COMPANY INC 122302 84,812.80 VERIZON WIRELESS 122'903 43.78 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 122304 18,097.43 AARP 122905 330.00 ADEN/ANAL 122906 500.00 BAKKEN/CHERYL 122907 9.70 BELLBOY CORPORATION 122908 1,396.90 BIRCHER/ANDY 122909 41.00 BOURGET IMPORTS LLC 122910 161.00 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L 122911 14,168.82 CHISAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTI 122912 9,598.68 CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE 122913 40.47 COPELAND BUILDING CORP 122914 306,465.20 DANIMAL DISTRIBUTING INC 122915 1,504.16 FLODIN/FRED 122916 41.00 FSH COMMUNICATIONS, LLC 122917 60.00 GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO 122918 175.48 GRAPE BEGINNINGS INC 122919 430.75 73 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 09/20/2007 12 BANK VENDOR BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Check History GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 2 09/24/2007 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT GRIGGS-COOPER & CO 122920 24,960.15 HOHENSTEINS INC 122921 5,747.95 TPC PRINTING 122922 44.99 JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO. 122923 1,4Q5.64 KLEIN/LEROY 122924 82.00 LEGLER/ANDRA 122925 41.00 LOWRY CENTRAL BOWLERS 122926 77.68 MARKHAM/MATTHEW 122927 36.82 MCCOSH/MARIE 122928 86.00 MN FALL MAINTENANCE EXPO 122929 175.00 MPLS BMEU 122930 3,600.00 NADIG/VISHWANATHA S 122931 266.80 NEWBAUER/RON & KATHLEEN 122932 24.38 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 122933 374.28 NORTHEAST BANK 122934 900,000.00 OFFICE DEPOT 122935 23.86 PAUSTIS & SONS WINE COMP 122936 754.70 PETERSON/LEONA 122937 41.00 PETTY CASH - LIZ BRAY 122938 53.21 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS 122939 6,089.17 QWEST BUSINESS SERVICES 122940 556.75 QWEST COMMUNICATIONS 122941 93.60 RATHBUN/NANCY 122942 57.00 SARGENT/JEFF 122943 14.30 SATHRE/SANDRA 122944 250.00 SENSUS TECHNOLOGIES INC 122945 1,200.00 SOWADA/SHERRI 122946 127.83 STANISLOWSKI/OLIVE 122947 120.00 STEFFEN/DEBORAH L 122948 72.00 SUTER, ROBERT 122949 1,245.00 WHITTAKER/GWENDOLYN 122950 41.00 WINDSCHITL/KEITH 122951 77.02 WOODFILL/ERNIE 122952 82.00 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 122953 7,655.64 ACCURINT 122954 133.50 ACE HARDWARE 122955 17.65 ALLIED BLACKTOP COMPANY 122956 48,196.00 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOC. 122957 200.00 AMERIPRIDE INC 122958 74.16 ANCHOR BLOCK 122959 1,821.58 ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS INC 122960 217.72 ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY 122961 162.73 ANOKA CTY - CENTRAL COMM 122962 541.53 BAKER & TAYLOR 122963 3,874.69 BAKER & TAYLOR ENTERTAIN 122964 1,829.25 BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD 122965 13,727.00 BIFF'S,INC. 122966 1,242.62 74 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 09/20/2007 12 BANK VENDOR BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Check History GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 3 09/24/2007 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT BLUEMELS TREE SERVICE 122967 24,114.37 BONESTROO ROSENE ANDERLI 122968 2,149.25 BRAUER & ASSOCIATES LTD 122969 4,409.08 BROOK WHITE CO. 122970 126.26 BRODART 122971 302.93 CAMDEN PET HOSPITAL, INC 122972 892.17 CATCO PARTS SERVICE 122973 294.48 CINTAS FIRST AID-SAFETY 122974 338.14 CITY OF ST ANTHONY 122975 100.00 COMMERCIAL ASPHALT 122976 597.88 CONTINENTAL RESEARCH COR 122977 1,506.98 CROWN FENCE & WIRE 122978 1,360.00 CSC CREDIT SERVICES INC 122979 25.00 DANIELSON/CHRIS 122980 127.13 DISCOUNT STEEL INC 122981 57.86 DU ALL SERVICE CONTRACTO 122982 1,623.47 EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC 122983 2,070.00 FIDELITY BUILDING SERVIC 122984 5,167.90 FLEX COMPENSATION, INC 122985 162.75 G & K SERVICES INC 122986 447.10 GENE'S WATER & SEWER INC 122987 4,911.50 GENERAL BOOK COVERS 122988 298.19 HASSAN SAND & GRAVEL 122989 582.43 HD SUPPLY WATER WORKS 122990 2,350.16 HELLENDRUNG/SCOTT 122991 98.62 HENNEPIN CHIEF'S ASSOCIA 122992 200.00 HOME DEPOT #2802 122993 210.00 INFO USA MARKETING INC 122994 620.00 INFRARED HEATING SALES&S 122995 993.50 INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH IN 122996 160.00 ISANTI COUNTY EQUIPMENT 122997 287.83 JOHN DEERE COMPANY INC 122998 42,960.00 JOHNSON/JEREMIAH 122999 150.00 KENNEDY & GRAVEN 123000 19.00 KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES 123001 6,476.63 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS 123002 35,042.50 LORMAN EDUCATION SERVICE 123003 349.00 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F 123004 959.17 METRO FIRE, INC 123005 9.31 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WAS 123006 68,308.19 METROPOLITAN HOME 123007 20.00 MIDWAY FORD 123008 58.40 MIDWEST ASPHALT CO. 123009 238,835.40 MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO. 123010 11.91 MINNEAPOLIS SAW CO. 123011 67.68 MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF CPA 123012 229.00 MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGE 123013 46.00 75 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 09/20/2007 12 BANK VENDOR BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Check History GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 4 09/24/2007 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT MORNINGSTAR INC 123014 795.00 NFL ELECTRIC COMPANY INC 123!)15 850.00 NORTHERN WATER WORKS SUP 123016 425.57 OFFICE DEPOT 123017 981.21 OFFICE SUPPLY CONNECTION 123018 134.25 ONE-CALL CONCEPT-GOPHER 123019 626.75 OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCA 123020 1,350.00 PAUL POOLS & SPAS 123021 15.98 POND & LIGHTING DESIGNS 1231)22 12,161.30 PREMIUM WATERS INC 123023 32.60 QUICKSILVER EXPRESS LOUR 123024 21.62 RANDOM HOUSE, INC 123+)25 153.00 RDO EQUIPMENT 123026 452.02 READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIAT 123027 24.98 ROYAL TIRE 123028 286.12 RYDBERG/SCOTT 123029 45.00 S & T OFFICE PRODUCTS IN 123030 121.41 SOUTHEAST LIBRARIES COOP 123031 39.50 STANWAY EXCAVATING 123032 894.60 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 123033 232.27 STAR TRIBUNE 1231)34 2,244.95 STEEL TECH INC 123035 117.15 STREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DO 123036 1,493.14 SUN PUBLICATION INC 123037 527.84 TESSMAN CO 123+)38 1,976.64 THOMSON GALE 123039 50.94 TKDA, INC 123040 1,932.52 TRANS-ALARM INC 1231)41 261.76 TRI-STATE BOBCAT, INC 1231)42 555.93 TRUCK UTILITIES COMPANY 123+)43 9,800.00 UPSTART- DIVISION OF HIG 1231)44 44.50 XCEL ENERGY 123045 29.24 2,196,654.37 *** 76 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 09/20/2007 12 BANK VENDOR REPORT TOTALS: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Check History GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 5 09/24/2007 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT 2,196,654.37 RECORDS PRINTED - 000755 77 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 09/2 0f2007 12:12:44 Check History FUND RECAP: FUND ---- DESCRIPTION ---------------------------- DISBURSEMENTS 101 GENERAL 76,064.52 201 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND 1,012.02 212 STATE AID MAINTENANCE 339.51 240 LIBRARY 11,616.72 261 TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY PROGRAM 7.54 370 TIF S7: HSG & REDV TIF DISTl 129.38 376 TAX INCREMENT BONDS 258,72 377 SHEFFIELD - TIF (M8) 129.38 379 HOUSING TIF #1 SCATTER 258.76 385 MULTI-USE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN 129.38 389 R8:TRANSITION BLK REDEVELOP 129.38 412 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PARKS 29,213.12 415 CAPITAL IMPRVMT - PIR PROD 290,783.53 418 COMMUNITY CTR CAPITAL BLDG 1,035.00 420 CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT 103,330.57 431 CAP EQUIP REPLACE-GENERAL 42,960.00 436 CAPITAL EQUIP REPLACE-LIQUOR 313,706.07 439 FIRE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 9,800.00 601 WATER UTILITY 10,729.57 602 SEWER UTILITY 71,791.28 603 REFUSE FUND 1,200.62 604 STORM SEWER UTILITY 394.94 609 LIQUOR 110,043.80 651 WATER CONSTRUCTION FUND 7,338.63 652 SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND 91.58 701 CENTRAL GARAGE 7,004.87 720 DATA PROCESSING 517.01 880 PERMIT SURCHARGE 16,582.50 881 CONTRIBUTED PROJECTS-REC 114.50 884 INSURANCE 35,042.50 885 PAYROLL FUND 147,342.16 886 INVESTMENT FUND 900,000.00 887 FLEX BENEFIT FUND 7,556.79 TOTAL ALL FUNDS 2,196,654.37 BANK RECAP: BANK NAME DISBURSEMENTS BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT 2,196,654.37 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GI,060S-V06.74 RECAPPAGE GI,540R 78 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 09/20/2007 12:12:44 Check History GL060S-V06.74 RECAPPAGE GL540R FUND RECAF: FUND DESCRIPTION ____ ____________________________ TOTAL ALL BANKS DISBURSEMENTS 2,196,654,37 79 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: 9/24/07 AGENDA SECTION: BID CONSIDERATIONS I ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: (CITY MANAGER NO: PUBLIC WORKS ITEM: AWARD OF 2006 AND 2007 SANITARY SEWER BY: K. Hansen BY: LINING TO VISU-SEWER CLEAN & SEAL INC., DATE: 9/19/07 DATE: PROJECT #0604 AND #0704 Background: On January 23, 2006 and July 23, 2007 City Council authorized. staff to seek bids for our annual sanitary sewer lining program. This is an annual program to rehabilitate sections of sanitary sewer pipe that have been televised and found to be deteriorating, have cracked or broken joints or sections, contain. root intrusion or have infiltration present. This project consists of lining the following segments: 1. 547 feet of 18" VCP clay file on 5`" Street, from 37`" Avenue to Huset Parkway 2. 1,421 feet of 15" VCP clay file on Huset Parkway, from Jefferson Street to 5`" Street 3. 165 feet of 15" VCP clay file on Jefferson Street, from Huset Parkway north to the first manhole 4. 332 feet of 12" VCP clay file on 39`" Avenue, from Huset Parkway to the East. 5. 660 feet of 12" VCP clay file on Madison Street, from 50`" Avenue to Sls` Avenue 6. 1,332 feet of 12" VCP clay file on Sls` Avenue, from Madison Street to Easement between Jackson St and Central Avenue 7. 565 feet of 8" VCP clay file on 3`d Street, 37`" Avenue to 38'" Avenue 8. 205 feet of 48" RCP storm on Central Avenue at 44`" Avenue 9. 250 feet of 24" RCP storm sewer on 40`" Avenue 10. 639 feel of 8" VCP on easement and I~fadison Street ()VICES) 11. 998 feet of 12" VCP on 50`" Avenue (MCES) Plans and specifications were advertised for bids in the Focus on August 16, 2007. Six contractors received copies of the bidding documents. Three bids were received and publicly read aloud at the September I8, 2007 bid opening. A copy of the minutes is attached. Analysis/Conclusions: Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal Inc. submitted the low bid in the amount of $333,234. The Engineer's Estimate was $336,600. The Public Works sanitary sewer construction budgeted $100,000 in 2006 and $125,000 in 2007 for sanitary sewer lining. The 2007 Storm. Sewer budget has $90,000 budgeted for lining storm sewer pipe. The 2006 lining program was delayed to allow work to be completed on the Huset Parkway project and the Park. View townhome development. Earlier in 2007, the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES} had informed the City that they would be performing rehabilitation work on their interceptor line thai services HiIltop in 2008 or 2009. A portion of the work. involved lining 8 and 12 inch sanitary lines in Madison Street and 50`" Avenue -which is much smaller diameter pipe than what the MCES normally lines. City staff considered this and also getting the work completed earlier, and offered to add their segment lengths to the City Lining Program. The Metropolitan Council authorized the cooperative work. and staff is waiting for the JPA from their legal offices. In the interim, the MCES staff has provided a letter accepting the bids and committing to the work. COUNCIL ACTION: 80 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: 9/24/07 AGENDA SECTION: BID CONSIDERATIONS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER NO: PUBLIC WORKS ITEM: AWARD OF 2006 AND 2007 SANITARY SEWER BY: K. Hansen BY: LINING TO VISU-SEWER CLEAN & SEAL INC., DATE: 9!19/07 DATE: PROJECT #0604 AND #0704 Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-170, there being ample copies available to the public. Recommended Motion: Move to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2007-170, accepting bids and awarding the 2007 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project #0604 and # 0704 to Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal Inc., based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $333,234.00 with funds to be appropriated from Fund 652-50604-5130 and 652-50704-5130; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Attachment: Bid Opening Minutes Resolution Bid Tab COUNCIL ACTION: 81 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Minutes of Bid Opening on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 2007 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Lining Project #0604 and #0704 Pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Sanitary and Storm Sewer Lining, an administrative meeting was held on September 18, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of bid opening. Bids were opened and read aloud. Attending the meeting were: Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer Joanne Baker, Public Works Secretary Bids were opened and read aloud as follows: Bidder TOTAL Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. $333,234.00 Lametti & Sons $333,414.00 Michels Corp. $429,655.00 Respectfully submitted, Joanne Baker Public Works Secretary 82 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-170 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE 2007 SANITARY AND STORM SEWER LINING CITY PROJECT NO. #0604 AND #0704 TO VISU-SEWER CLEAN & SEAL INC. WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for City Project # 0604 and #0704, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Lining bids were received, opened and tabulated according to Iaw. The following bids were received complying with the advertisement: Bidder TOTAL Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal Inc. $333,234.00 Lametti & Sons $333,414.00 Michels Corp. $429,655.00 WHEREAS, it appears that Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal Inc. of Pewaukee, WI 53072 is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal Inc. in the name of the City of Columbia Heights, for the 2007 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Lining, City Project #0604 and #0704, according to plans and specifications therefore approved by the Council. 2. The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to return, forthwith, to all bidders, the deposits made with their bids except the deposit of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until the contract has been signed. City Project #0604 and #0704 shall be funded from the Sanitary Sewer Construction Fund, Storm Sewer Construction Fund and MCES Cost Share Agreement. Passed this 24`h day of September 2007 Offered by: Second by: Roll call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 83 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting o£ September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Public Hearing ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S NO: Community Development APPROVAL ITEM: 2nd Reading: Ordinance 1530, Zoning BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner BY: A_m__endment to the Zoning Code as it Relates to DATE: September 18, 2007 Interim Uses. BACKGROUND: Staff recommends amending the zoning code to allow Interim Uses throughout the various zoning districts in Columbia Heights. "Interim Use" would be defined as: "A ternpor-ary use of property ztrztil a particular date, r-rntil the occz~rr~•ence of a partici~dar event, or until ~o~aing regulations no longef- permit it. " Such uses shall include: fireworks sales, residential greenhouses, outdoor agricultural/produce sales and outdoor Christmas tree sales. Currently, the zoning code only addresses seasonal agricultural sales (including Christmas tree sales, which have histcrieally been permitted thrcugh the Conditional Use Permit process, and allowed fora 90-day period. The zoning code does not regulate the use or location of fireworks sales tents or residential greenhouses. The establishment of the Interim Use ordinance will allow for better regulation and enforcement of seasonal activities that are currently not controlled. Currently, all fireworks sales tents and displays are required to obtain a permit and meet specific criteria set forth by the Fire Department. However, these sales are not regulated by the zoning code, meaning that there are no set standards for where these tents can be located, how much signage these businesses may utilize and how long these events may last. The Interim Use ordinance will establish a consistent standard for permitting these seasonal types of uses. RECOIviivlEivDE.ia IviOTIOZv: MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1530, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1530, being an Ordinance adapting the proposed zoning amendments outlined in. Ordinance 1530. Attachments: Ordinance 1.530 (Znd headin,~ L~'ormat), Uraft Ordinance 1 S.~U (1"` heading N~ormat), l'+G COUNCIL ACTION 84 ORDINANCE NO. 1530 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005 RELATING TO INTERIM USES WITHIN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.103 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is thereby amended to read as follows: § 9.103 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. USE, INTERIM. A temporary use of property until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning regulations no longer permit it. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.104 (B)(2)(b)(3) of the Columbia Heights City Code, which currently reads to wit: § 9.104 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. (B) Authority arzd duties for• adm~inistr•ation. (2) Zoning AdrninistyatoY. (b) Dacties. The Zoning Administrator shall have the following responsibilities: 3. Receive, file and forward all applications for appeals, variances, conditional use permits, zoning ordinance amendments, vacations, minor subdivisions, preliminary plats, final plats or other matters to the appropriate decision- making body. Is thereby amended to read as follows: (B) Authoy~ity and duties for administYation. (2) Zoning ~dmiraista~atar~. 85 (c) Duties. The Zoning Administrator shall have the following responsibilities: 3. Receive, file and forward all applications for appeals, variances, conditional use permits, interim use permits, zoning ordinance amendments, vacations, minor subdivisions, preliminary plats, anal plats or other matters to the appropriate decision-making body. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.104 (B)(4)(b) of the Columbia Heights City Code, which currently reads to wit: § 9.104 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. (B) Authority c~aad dasties,for czd~nia~astrcatiou. (4} Pla~~i~ii~g Con~a~~~~issiora. (b) Duties. The Planning Commission shall have the following responsibilities: 1. Hear and make recommendations to the City Council regarding all applications for a conditional use permit or an amendment to a conditional use permit. 2. Hear and make recommendations to the City Council regarding all applications for an amendment to this article, both text amendments and amendments to the district boundaries on the official zoning map. 3. Heai° and make recommendations to the City Council r°egar•ding all applications for minor subdivisions, prelilninaiy plats and final plats. 4. Review, hold public hearings, and prepare recommendations on any changes to the City's Comprehensive Plan. 5. Review this article from. time to time and make recommendations to the City Council that changes be initiated. 6. Hear and make recommmendations on any other matter refereed to it by the City Council. $6 Is thereby amended to read as follows: § 9.104 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. (B) Aict~ar-i~ ~ a~zu' d~~ti~s far admi~~ist~atio~a. (4) Planning Comn~isszola. (b) Duties. The Planning Commission shall have the following responsibilities: 1. Hear and make recommendations to the City Council regarding all applications for a conditional use permit or an amendment to a conditional use permit. 2. Hear and make the final decisions on all applications for an interim use as defined in this article. 3. Hear and make recommendations to the City Council regarding all applications for an amendment to this article, both text amendments and amendments to the district boundaries on the official zoning map. 4. Hear and make recommendations to the City Council regarding all applications for minor subdivisions, preliminary plats and final plats. 5. Review, hold public hearings, and prepare recommendations on any changes to the City's Comprehensive Plan. 6. Review this article from time to time and make recommendations to the City Council that changes be initiated. 7. Hear and make recommendations on any other matter referred to it by the City Council. **NOTE** Existing § 9.104 (B)(4)(b)(2) and § 9.104 (B)(4)(b)(3-6) shall be renumbered accordingly. Chapter 9, Article 1, Section 9.104 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is thereby amended to read as follows: $~ § 9.104 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. (A-H) [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (I) Interim uses. (1) Purpose. The interim use process provides for a temporary use of land for a specific period of time, and may be allowed upon demonstration that such use meets identified standards established in this article. It is intended that the interim use of land does not run with the land, and would need to be approved upon each subsequent use. (2) Right of application. Any person with a legal interest in the property may file an application for an interim use, provided said interim use is identified as an interim use within the zoning district in which the property is located. (3) Application for interim a~~se. An application for an interim use shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator on the approved form and shall be accompanied by a site plan, a detailed written description of the proposed use and any other information determined by the Zoning Administrator to be necessary. (4) Public hearing. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the complete application for an interim use in accordance with the regulations of this section. After the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall make findings and make the final decision regarding the application. (5) Required findings. The Planning Commission shall make each of the following findings before granting an interim use: (a) The use is one of the interim uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is located, or is a substantially similar use, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. (b) The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. (c) The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring properties. (d) The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity. (e) The use will be designed, constructed, operated anal maintained in a manner that is compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding area. as (f} Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the pubic streets and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic. (g) The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in canjunetion with the cumulative effect of other uses ire the immediate vicinity. (6) Conditions of approval. The Planning Commission may establish any reasonable conditions of approval that are deemed necessary to mitigate adverse impacts associated with the interim use, to protect neighboring properties, and to achieve the objectives of this article. (7) Time duration. An interim use shall be granted for a maximum of ninety (90) days per calendar year, unless otherwise specified in this article. (8) Discontir2rtiance. An interim use shall be deemed discontinued after the specified time duration. has elapsed. Upon discontinuance of an interim use, all subsequent interim uses shall require an interim use permit. **NOTE** Existing § 9.104 (I) and § 9.104 (J-0) shall be re-lettered accordingly. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.106 (G)(5) of the Columbia Heights City Code, which currently reads to wit: § 9.106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (G} Terryrpvrary uses and structures. The following temporary uses and structures shall be permitted in all zoning districts unless specified otherwise, provided such use or structure complies with the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located and all other applicable provisions of this article: (5) Seasonal agricultural sales. The seasonal outdoor sale of agricultural products, including but not limited to produce, plants and Christmas trees, may be allowed as a conditional use (temporary in nature) for a maximum of 90 days per calendar year, provided such use does not utilize public right-of--way or public property for the sale or display of such items. (6) Other temporary uses. In addition to the temporary uses and structures listed above, the Zoning Administrator may allow other temporary uses and structures for a maximum of 15 days per calendar year, provided the said use or structure is substantially similar to the uses and structures listed herein. 89 Is thereby amended to read as follows: § 9.1.06 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (H) Temporary uses and structures. The following temporary uses and structures shall be permitted in all zoning districts unless specified otherwise, provided such use or structure complies with the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located and all other applicable provisions of this article: (5) Other temporary uses. In addition to the temporary uses and structures listed above, the Zoning Administrator may allow other temporary uses and structures for a maximum of 15 days per calendar year, provided the said use or structure is substantially similar to the uses and structures listed herein.. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.107 (C) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is thereby amended to read as follows: § 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (A-B) [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (C) Specific Developrnerzt Standards. The following uses are subject to specific development standards: (20) Fireworks teats. (a~ "1`he fireworks tent, display area, access aisles, and surrounding area. shall be reviewed by the Community Development Department and the Fire Department. (b) The sale of fireworks shall meet all requirements of Chapter 24 of the Fire Code and NFPA Chapter 1124. (b) The fireworks tent shall be accessory to a commercial use. (c} Fireworks tents located within the public right-of--way are prohibited. (d} All goods shall be displayed on a designated impervious surface area. 9a (e) All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. (f) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. (g) The fireworks tent shall not reduce the amount ofoff-street parking provided one-site below the level required for the principal use. (h) 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. (i) Signage shall be limited to two (2) professionally made signs, with a combined square footage not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet. (j} Fireworks tents may be allowed for a maximum of ninety (90) days per calendar year. x*NOTE** Existing ~ 9.107 (C)(20) and § 9.107 (C)(21-24) shall be renumbered accordingly. (25) Greerahottses (f°esidential). (a) A residential greenhouse shall only be allowed for one and two family dwellings. (b} A residential greenhouse shall meet all setbacks requirements of an accessory structure in the zoning district it is located. (b) A residential greenhouse structure shall not count against the total number of detached accessory structures allowed on a residential property. (c} A residential greenhouse structure shall not count against the total allowable combined square footage of accessory structures allowed on a residential property. (d) A residential greenhouse shall be allowed during the normal growing season only. (e) When not in use, a residential. greenhouse shall be dismantled. 91 **NOTE** Existing § 9.107 (C}(25) and § 9107 (C}(26-27) shall be renumbered accordingly. (28) Outdoor agricultztiy°al/pf-odcace sales. (a} The outdoor agricultural/produce sales lot shall be accessory to a commercial use. (b) Outdoor agricultural/produce sales located within the public right- of-way are prohibited. (c) All goods shall be displayed in a designated area that is hard surfaced. (d} All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. (e) Music or amplified sounds shaii not be audible from adjacent residential properties. (f) The outdoor agricultural/produce sales lot shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided one-site below the level required for the principal use. (g} 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. (h) Signage shall be limited to (2) professionally made signs per structure, not exceeding thirty-two (32} square feet per sign. (i) Outdoor agricultural/produce sales facilities may be allowed for a maximum of ninety (90) days per calendar year. (29) Outdoor Clarishn~as tree sales. (b} Outdoor Christmas tree sales lots shall be accessory to a commercial use. (b) Outdoor Christmas tree sales located within the public right-of- way are prohibited. (c) All goads shall be displayed in a designated area that is hard surfaced.. 92 (d) All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. (e} Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. (f} Outdoor Christmas tree sales lots shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided one-site below the level required for the principal use. (g) 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. (h) Signage shall be limited to t`uo (2) professionally made signs, with a combined square footage not exceeding forty-eight (48) square feet. (i) Outdoor Christmas tree sales lots may be allowed for a maximum of ninety (90) days per calendar year. **NOTE** Existing ~ 9.107 (C)(28, 29) and ~ 9.107 (C)(30-44) shall be renumbered accordingly. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.109 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is thereby amended to read as follows: § 9.109 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. (A-D) [SECTION TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (E) R-1, Single-Family Residential District. (4) Interim Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-1, Single-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Greenhouse. (5) Per•rnitted accessc~ryy arses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the R-1, Single-Family Residential District: (a-h} [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (F) IZ-Z,4 and R-2B, Ti~~o-Family Residential District. 93 (4) Interim Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-2-A and R-2B, Two-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Greenhouse. (5) Permitted accessory uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the R-2A and R-2B, Two-Family Residential District: (a-h) [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (G) 1Z-3, ~-incited Multiple-Family Residential District. (4) Interim Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-3, Limited Multiple-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in § 9. i 04, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Greenhouse. (5) Permitted accessory uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the R-3, Limited Multiple-Family Residential District: (a-h) [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (H) R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District. (4) Interim Uses. Except as speeificaiiy limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Greenhouse. (5} Permitted accessory uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District: (a-h) [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.110 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is thereby amended to read as follows: 94 § 9.110 CC}MMERCIAL DISTRICTS. (A-D} [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (E) GB, Geraer°al Bzasir~ess Distn~ct. (4) Inter•irn Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the GB, General Business District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Fireworks tents. (b) Outdoor agricultural/produce sales. (c) Outdoor Christmas tree sales. (5) Permitted accessory arses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the GB, General Business District: (a-f) [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (F} CBD, Central Business District. (4) Inter-ina Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the CBD, Central Business District, subject to the regulations set forth far interim uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Fireworks tents. (b) Outdoor agricultural/produce sales. (c) Outdoor Christmas tree sales. (5) Permitted accessory rises. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the CBD, Central Business District: (a-e) [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (6) Off-street parking. The CBD, Central Business District, shall be considered an off-street parking district in which off-street parking is not required for nonresidential land uses. Residential land uses, including those in mixed-use buildings, shall meet the parking requirements of § 9.106. (Ord. 1428, passed 5-29-01; Am. Ord. 1460, passed 10-13-03) 95 Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from. and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: , 2007 Second Reading: , 2007 Date of Passage: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Gaiy L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk 96 DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 1530 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005 RELATING TO INTERIM USES WITHIN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.103 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions. § 9.103 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. USE, INTERIM. A temporary use of property until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning regulations no Longer permit it. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.104 (B}(2)(b)(3} of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: § 9.104 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. (B) AatthoYity and ditties for- adrniriistr~atiora. (2) Zoning Adm~iiaistratot-. (b) Duties. The Zoning Administrator shall have the following responsibilities: 3. Receive, file and forward all applications for appeals, variances, conditional use permits, interim use permits, zoning ordinance amendments, vacations, minor subdivisions, preliminary plats, final plats or other matters to the appropriate decision-making body. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.104 (B)(4) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: § 9.104 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. 97 (B} Authority a~zd duties for adrninistr-atioiz. (4) Planr~irzg Cornmzssion. (b) Da~tzes. The Planning Commission shall have the following responsibilities: 1. Hear and make recommendations to the City Council regarding all applications for a conditional use permit or an amendment to a conditional use permit. 2. Hear and make the final decisions on all applications for an interim use as defined in this article. ~3. Hear and make recorr:zrriendations to the City Council regarding all applications far an amendment to this article, both text amendments and amendments to the district boundaries on the official zoning map. ~4. Hear and make recommendations to the City Council regarding all applications for minor subdivisions, preliminary plats and final plats. 4.5. Review, hold public hearings, and prepare recommendations on any changes to the City's Comprehensive Plan. ~6. Review this article from time to time and make recommendations to the City Council that changes be initiated. b:7. Hear and make recommendations on any other matter referred to it by the City Council. '~XNOTE'`~ Existing § 9.104 (13}(4}(b}(2} and § 9.104 (B}(4}(b}(3-6} shall be renumbered accordingly. Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 9.104 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: § 9.104 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. (I} Inter^irn uses. (1 } Purpose. The interim use process provides for a temporary use of land for a specific period of time, and may be allowed upon demonstration that such use sets identified standards established in this article. It is intended that the iteri 98 use of land does not run with the land, and would need to be approved upon each subsequent use. (2) Right of application. Any person with a Iegal interest in the property may file an application for an interim use, provided said interim use is identified as an interim use within the zoning district in which the property is located. (3) Application for interim use. An application for an interim use shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator on the approved form and shall be accompanied by a site plan, a detailed written description of the proposed use and any other information determined by the Zoning Administrator to be necessary. (4} Public hearing. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the complete application for an interim use in accordance with the regulations of this section. After the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall make findings and make the final decision regarding the application. (5} Required findings. The Planning Commission shall make each of the following findings before granting an interim use: (a) The use is one of the interim uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is located, or is a substantially similar use, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. (b) The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. (c) The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring properties. (d) The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity. (e) 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. (f) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the pubic streets and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic. (g) The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the cumulative effect of other uses in the immediate vicinity. 99 (6) Conditions of approval. The Planning Commission may establish any reasonable conditions of approval that are deemed necessary to mitigate adverse impacts associated with the interim use, to protect neighboring properties, and to achieve the objectives of this article. (7) Time duration. An interim use shall be granted for a maximum of ninety (90) days per calendar year, unless otherwise specified in this article. (8) Discontinuance. An interim use shall be deemed discontinued after the specified time duration has elapsed. Upon discontinuance of an interim use, all subsequent interim uses shall require an interim use permit. **NOTE** Existing § 9.104 (I) and § 9.104 (J-O) shall be re-lettered accordingly. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.106 (G) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: § 9.106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (G) Temporary rases and streactur•es. The following temporary uses and structures shall be permitted in all zoning districts unless specified otherwise, provided such use or structure complies with the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located and all other applicable provisions of this article: > > ..,t,o ~.,tv,,,-a;.,w~.,., n~~,,,.i, ;~e,,,~ (~(5) Other temporary eases. In addition to the temporary uses and structures listed above, the Zoning Administrator may allow other temporary uses and structures for a maximum of I S days per calendar year, provided the said use or structure is substantially similar to the uses and structures listed herein. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.107 (C) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: § 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (C) Specific Development Standards. The following uses are subject to specific development standards: 100 (20} Firewarks tents. (a} The fireworks tent, display area, access aisles, and surrounding area shall be reviewed by the Community Development Department and the Fire Department. (b) The sale of fireworks shall meet all requirements of Chapter 24 of the Fire Code and NFPA Chapter 1124. (b) The fireworks tent shall be accessory to a commercial use. (c) Fireworks tents located within the public right-of--way are prohibited. (d} All goods shall be displayed on a designated impervious surface area. (e} Ail. goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. (f) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. (g) The fireworks tent shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided one-site below the level required for the principal use. (h} 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. (i} ~ignage shall be limited to two (2} professionally made signs, with a combined square footage not exceeding thirty-two (32} square feet. (j} Fireworks tents may be allowed for a maximum of ninety (90) days per calendar year. ~o~ (b) A residential greenhouse shall meet all setbacks requirements of an accessory structure in the zoning district it is located. (b) A residential greenhouse structure shall not count against the total number of detached accessory structures allowed on a residential property. (c} A residential greenhouse structure shall not count against the total allowable combined square footage of accessory structures allowed on a residential property. (d) A residential greenhouse shall be allowed during the normal growing season only. (e) ~JVhen not in use, a residential greenhouse shall be dismantled, **NOTE** Existing § 9.107 (C)(25) and § 9.107 (C)(2b-27) shall be renumbered accordingly. (28) Outdoor agriculturaUproduce sales. (a} The outdoor agricultural/produce sales lot shall be accessory to a commercial use. (b) Outdoor agriculturaUproduce sales located within the public right-of--way are prohibited. (c) All goods shall be displayed in a designated area that is hard surfaced. (d} All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. (e) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. (f) The outdoor agricultural/produce sales lot shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided one-site below the Level required for the principal use. (g) An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property shall be provided y landscaping, screening or other site improvements eonsistent with the character of the neighborhood. 102 (h) Signage shall be limited to (2) professionally made signs per structure, not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet per sign. (i} Outdoor agricultural/produce sales facilities may be allowed for a maximum of ninety (90) days per calendar year. (29) OutdaoY Christmas tNee sales. (b) Outdoor Christmas tree sales lots shall be accessory to a commercial use. (b) Outdoor Christmas tree sales located within the public right- of-way are prohibited. (c) All goods shall be displayed in a designated area that is hard surfaced. (dj All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. (e) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. (f) Outdoor Christmas tree sales lots shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided one-site below the level required for the principal use. (g) 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. (h) Signage shall be limited to two (2) professionally made signs, with a combined square footage not exceeding forty-eight (48) square feet. (i) Outdoor Christmas tree sales lots may be allowed for a maximum of ninety (90} days per calendar year. **NOTE** Existing § 9.107 (C)(28, 29) and § 9.107 (C)(30-44) shall be renumbered accordingly. 103 Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.109 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the fallowing additions and deletions: ~ 9109 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. (E} R-1, Single-Family Residential I3istrict. (4) Interim Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-1, Single-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Greenhouse. (4-}(5) Pef-~nitted accessory apses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the R-1, Single-Family Residential District: (a-hj [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (F1 R-2A and R-2B, Two-Family Residential District. (4) Interim Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-2-A and R-2B, Two-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Greenhouse. (4}(5) Perrytitted accessory tcses. Except as specif cally limited herein, the following accessary uses shall be in the R-2A and R-2B, Two-Family Residential District: (a-h} [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (G} R-3, Limited M~~ltiple-Family Residential District. (4) Interim Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-3, Limited Multiple-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in ; 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in ~ 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Greenhouse. ~a4 (4}(5) Permitted accessory uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the R-3, Limited Multiple-Family Residential District: (a-h} [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (H) R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District. (4) Interim Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Greenhouse. {-4)(5) Permitted accessory uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District: (a-h) [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.110 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: § 9.110 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. (E} GB, General Business District. (4) Interim Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the GB, General Business District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specif c uses set forth in ~ 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a} Fireworks tents. (b) Outdoor agricultural/produce sales. (c) Outdoor Christmas tree sales. (43(5) Permitted uccessory uses. Except as specifically 1in11ted herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the GB, General Business District: (a-f} [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (F) CBD, Central Business District. (4) Interiraa Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the fallowing uses may be allowed in the CBD, Central Business District, subject to the regulations set 105 forth for interim uses in § 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in § 4.107, Specific Development Standards: (a} Fireworks tents. (b) Outdoor agricultural/produce sales. (c) Outdoor Christmas tree sales. {4)(5) Permitted accessory z~ses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the CBD, Central Business District: (a-e) [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] ~}(6) Off-street parking. The CBD, Central Business District, shall be considered an off-street parking district in which off-street parking is not required for nonresidential land uses. Residential land uses, including those in mixed-use buildings, shall meet the parking requirements of § 9.106. (Ord. 1428, passed 5-29-O1; Am. Ord. 1460, passed 10-13-03) Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full farce and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: , 2007 Second Reading: , 2007 Date of Passage: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk 106 C 1 TY OF COLUMB 1 A HEIGHTS PLAIVN 1 NG REPORT CASE NUMBER: 2007-0902 DATE: September 5, 2007 TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commission APPLICANT: City of Columbia Heights REQUEST: Zoning Amendment to the Zoning Code as it relates to Interim Uses PREPARED BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner BACKGROUND Staff recommends amending the zoning code to allow Interim Uses throughout the various zoning districts in Columbia Heights. "Interim Use" would be defined as: "A temporary use of property until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning regulations no longer permit it. " Such uses shall include: fireworks sales, residential greenhouses, outdoor agricultural/produce sales and outdoor Christmas tree sales. Currently, the zoning code only addresses seasonal agricultural sales (including Christmas tree sales), which have historically been permitted through the Conditional Use Permit process, and allowed for a 90-day period. The zoning code does not regulate the use or location of fireworks sales tents or residential greenhouses. The establishment of the Interim Use ordinance will allow for better regulation and enforcement of seasonal activities that are currently not controlled. Currently, all fireworks sales tents and displays are required to obtain a permit and meet specific criteria set forth by the Fire Department. However, these sales are not regulated by the zoning code, meaning that there are no set standards for where these tents can be located, how much signage these businesses may utilize and haw long these events may fast. The Interim Use ordinance will establish a consistent standard for permitting these seasonal types of uses. CO PEHENSIVE PLAN Discussion of regulations begins with identifying the community's goals for economic City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission September 5, 2007 Text Amendment, Interim Uses Case # 2007-0902 and commercial vitality found in the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the goals; the purpose of the zoning ordinance is to guide private activity toward the achievement of those goals. The City's Comprehensive Plan indicates several goals for the economic and commercial vitality of the city. Some of these goals include: 1. Establishing and maintaining a strong sense of community. 2. Strengthening the image of the community as a desirable place to live and work. 3. Encouraging the continuation and enhancement of existing businesses within the community. 4. Improving the image of commercial areas as friendly and safe environments for residents and visitors. The implementation of these goals centers on the City's ability to redevelop the commercial and retail sectors and establish a friendly working and living environment for the residents of and visitors to Columbia Heights. The Interim t~se ordinance regulates seasonal outdoor sales events by establishing a consistent process for each type of activity. The Planning Commission's discretion on these uses will help achieve the goals of the Comprehensive Plan by ensuring that the seasonal businesses conform to setback requirements, utilize the correct amount of signage, do not disrupt the permanent businesses in the area, and provide safe and friendly environments for residents and visitors. FINDINGS OF FACT The City Council shall make the following four findings before granting approval of a request to amend the City Code. These findings are as follows: a) The amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The proposed amendment would help ensure that the specific goals far economic development as stated in the Comprehensive Plan are met, by regulating seasonal commercial activity. b} The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single property owner. The proposed amendment would establish standards for seasonal commercial activity throughout the city that would help ensure the general health, safety and welfare of the public. c} l/Vhere the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, the existing use of the property and the zoning classification of Page 2 108 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission September 5, 2007 Text Amendment, Interim Uses Case # 2007-0902 property within the general area of the property in question are compatible with the proposed zoning classification. The zoning classification of land will not change. d) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, there has been a change in the character or trend of development in the general area of the property in question, which has taken place since such property was placed in its current zoning classification. The zoning classification of land will not change. F2ECQMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the proposed zoning amendment as outlined in the attached draft ordinance. Motion: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the text amendments as outlined in the attached draft ordinance. Attachments Draft Ordinance Page 3 109 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting af: September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Public Hearing ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER' S NO: Community Development APPROVAL ITEM: 2°d Reading: Ordinance 1531, Zoning BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner BY: Amendment to the Zoning Code as it Relates to DATE: September 18, 2007 Monument Signs. BACKGROUND: When designing the monument sign for the new municipal liquor store located at 4950 Central Avenue, the applicant claimed that the current height standards for monument signs were limiting in respect to traffic visibility. The applicant claimed that vehicles traveling northbound on Central Avenue are moving uphill and that the liquor store is on the opposite side of the street, creating a limited view for passersby. The southbound traffic has a more limited view, as the SuperAmerica, the bus stop and utility poles partially block the site from motorists. The applicant is requesting a text amendment to the zoning code at section 9.106 (P)(12), to increase the height of monument signs in the Design Overlay Highway District from 8 feet to 10 feet, for those buildings equal to or greater than 22 feet in height. The Planning Staff (Staff) believes that there is merit to the claims of limited visibility. Staff conducted a site inspection and took several pictures of a storage container that was placed in the same general location as the proposed monument sign. The storage container is 8'6" in height. From the southbound traffic perspective, the storage container's visibility is slightly obscured by the SuperAmerica, bus stop and utility poles. Staff viewed the storage container location from multiple angles in both the northbound and southbound ti°affic directions. After reviewing the pictures taken of the site, Staff believes that the visibility gained by increasing the overall height of the sign to 10 feet would aide in gaining visibility of the sign, particularly from the south. RECOMMENDED MOTION: MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1531, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1531, being an Ordinance adopting the proposed zoning amendments outlined in Ordinance 1531. Attachments: Orclin~u~~ee 1531 (2id Readin Forrraat), Dr•a t Ordi~zance 1531 (Is` Readin For-rr2at). P+Z Re ort COUNCIL ACTION Ito DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 1531 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005 RELATING TO MONUMENT SIGNS WITHIN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS iN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.106 (P)(12)(a} of the Columbia Heights City Code, which currently reads to wit: § 9.106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (I') off-stYeet~rzrking and loading (12) Signs in the GB, Gerae~~al Business Dist~•ict. (a) Pef-rnitted signs. In the GB, General Business Disti7ct, the following signs shall be permitted: 1. Any number of walls signs on any side of a building not to exceed 200 square feet of total surface area for all wall sign surfaces and limited to one surface per sign. Provided., however, that if a parcel of land on which a building is located directly abuts residentially zoned land, no wall sign may be located on the side of the building that faces the abutting residential parcel. 2. One freestanding pylon sign. only if the building or structure is located adjacent to a state trunk highway and located 20 feet or more from the front lot line, not to exceed 75 square feet per surface and limited to two surfaces. Provided, however, that (a) if the building contains more than 80,000 square feet of gross floor area or the site on which the building is located contains more than 90,000 square feet of surface area, (b) if the street frontage of the site on which the building or structure is located exceeds 150 feet in length, and (c) if the building is located 20 feet or more from the front lot line and is located adjacent to a state trunk highway, a second freestanding sign not to exceed 75 square feet and limited to two surfaces shall be permitted at a location at least 50 feet distant from any other freestanding sign and at least 25 feet distant from the lot line of any adjoining parcel of and other than a street or alley. 3. If not located adjacent to a state trunk highway and/or where the 20- foot building setback cannot be met, one monument sign not to exceed 40 square feet in size, limited to two sides, not to exceed 8 feet in height, and setback a minimum of 5 feet from any property line. 4. Any pylon ar monument sign must be a minimum of five feet from any building or structure on the same lot. 111 5. One wall sign on each side of the building that faces a public alley, not to exceed faur square feet per surface and limited to one surface per sign. 6. One area identification sign for each shopping center, not to exceed 100 square feet per surface, limited to four surfaces, in addition to one wall sign for each primary use business, not to exceed 100 square feet per surface, lin>ited to one surface. 7. One identification sign for each use other than primary use, not to exceed two square feet per surface, and limited to one surface. 8. One wall sign per building with an area of the lesser of 20 square feet or 'h square foot for each front foot of a building or structure provided that the said sign is located on the same side of the building as an entrance approved by the City Building Official as a public entrance and provided that the said public entrance and sign faces a parking facility designated by the city as approved public parking. Is thereby amended to read as follows: 9.106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (P) Off-sheet parking acrd loading (12) Signs in the GB, General Business District. (a) Permitted signs. In the GB, General Business District, the following signs shall be permitted: 1. Any number of walls signs on any side of a building not to exceed 200 square feet of total surface area for all wall sign surfaces and limited to one surface per sign. Provided, however, that if a parcel of land on which a building is located directly abuts residentially zoned land, no wall sign may be located. on the side of the building that faces the abutting residential parcel. 2. One freestanding pylon sign only if the building or structure is located adjacent to a state trunk highway and located 20 feet or more from the front lot line, not to exceed 75 square feet per surface and limited to two surfaces. Provided, however, that (a) if the building contains more than 80,000 square feet of gross floor area or the site on which the building is located contains more than 90,000 square feet of surface area, (b) if the street frontage of the site on which the building or structure is located exceeds 150 feet in length, and (c} if the building is located 20 feet or more from the front lot line and is located adjacent to a state trunk highway, a second freestanding sign not to exceed 75 square feet and limited to two surfaces shall be permitted at a Location at least 50 feet distant from any other freestanding sign and at least 25 feet distant from the lot line of any adjoining parcel of and other than a street o~- alley. 112 3. If not located adjacent to a state trunk highway and/or where the 20- foot building setback cannot be met, one monument sign not to exceed 40 square feet in size, limited to two sides, not to exceed & feet in height, and setback a minimum of 5 feet from any property line. If such property is located in the Design Overlay Highway District, the maximum height of the monument sign may be increased to 10 feet for those principal structures greater than or equal to twenty-two (22) feet in height. 4. Any pylon or monument sign must be a minimum of five feet from any building or structure on the same lot. 5. One wall sign on each side of the building that faces a public alley, not to exceed four square feet per surface and limited to one surface per sign. 6. One area identification sign for each. shopping center, not to exceed 100 square feet per surface, limited to four surfaces, in addition to one wall sign for each primary use business, not to exceed 100 square feet per surface, limited to one surface. 7. One identification sign for each use other than primary use, not to exceed two square feet per surface, and limited to one surface. 8. One wall sign per building with an area of the lesser of 20 square feet or '/2 square foot for each front foot of a building or structure provided that the said sign is located on the same side of the building as an entrance approved by the City Building Official as a public entrance and provided that the said public entrance and sign faces a parking facility designated by the city as approved public parking. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.106 (P)(12)(b) of the Columbia Heights City Code, which currently reads to wit: (b) Restr-ictiQns. Permitted signs in the GB, General Business District, are subject to the following restrictions: P . Total signage shall not exceed two square feet for each front foot of building or structure. In the case of multiple occupancy, the wall surface for each tenant, user or owner shall include only the surface area on the exterior facade of the premises occupied by such tenant, user ar owner. 2. The maximum height of a sign, including its structures, shall include only the surface area on the exterior facade of the premises occupied by such tenant, user or owner. 3. The maximum height of a pylon sign, including its structures, shall. not exceed 25 feet above the grade at street level or at the base of the sign, whichever is 113 greater. The maximum height of a monument sign, including its structures, shall not exceed S feet above grade at street level or at the base of the sign, whichever is greater. 4. The sign number and area permitted by this section are considered maximum. These maximums, or any portion thereof, which hare not utilized by the owner, occupant or user of property are non-transferable to any other property owned, occupied or used by such persons or to any other owner, occupant or user of property in the same or other districts. Is thereby amended to read as follows: (b) Restrictions. Permitted signs in the GB, General Business District, are subject to the following restrictions: 1. Total. signage shall not exceed two square feet for each front foot of building or structure. In the case of multiple occupancy, the wall surface for each tenant, user or owner shall include only the surface area on the exterior fa~.ade of the pi°emises occupied by such tenant, user or owner. 2. The maximum height of a sign, including its structures, shall include only the surface area on the exterior facade of the premises occupied by such tenant, user or owner. 3. The maximum height of a pylon sign, including its structures, shall not exceed 25 feet above the grade at street level or at the base of the sign, whichever is greater. The maximum height of a monument sign, including its structures, shall not exceed 8 feet above grade at street level or at the base of the sign, whichever is greater, unless the monument sign is located in the Design Overlay Highway District. In this case, the maximum height may be increased to ten (10) feet above grade at street level or at the base of the sign, whichever is greater, i#~ the principal structure is greater than or equal to twenty-two (22) feet in height. 4. The sign number and area permitted by this section are considered maximum. These maximums, or any portion thereof, which hare not utilized by the owner, occupant or user of property are non-transferable to any other property owned, occupied or used by such persons or to any other owner, occupant or user of property in the same or other districts. 114 Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: , 2007 Second Reading: , 2007 Date of Passage: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, Citv Clerk 115 DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 1531 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005 RELATING TO MONUMENT SIGNS WITHIN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain.: Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.106 (P)(1.2) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: § 9.106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (P) Off-street parking ar~d loading (12)Signs ifa the GB, General Business Disty°i~t. (a) Permitted sig~~s. In the GB, General Business District, the following signs shall be permitted: 1. Any number of walls signs on any side of a building not to exceed 200 square feet of total surface area for all wall sign surfaces and limited to one surface per sign. Provided, however, that if a parcel of land on which a building is located directly abuts residentially zoned land, no wall sign may be located on the side of the building that faces the abutting residential parcel. 2. One freestanding pylon sign only if the building or structure is located adjacent to a state trunk highway and located 20 feet or more from the front lot line, not to exceed 75 square feet per surface and limited to two surfaces. Provided, however, that (a) if the building contains more than 80,000 square feet of gross floor area or the site on which the building is located contains more than 90,000 square feet of surface area, (b} if the street frontage of the site on which the building or structure is located exceeds 150 feet in length, and (c} if the building is located 20 feet or more from the front lot line and is located adjacent to a state trunk highway, a second freestanding sign not to exceed 75 square feet and limited to two surfaces shall be permitted at a location at least SO feet distant from any other freestanding sign and at least 25 feet distant from the lot line of any adjoining parcel of and other than a street or alley. 3. If not located adjacent to a state trunk highway and/or where the 20- foot building setback cannot be met, one monument sign not to exceed 40 square feet in size, limited to two sides, not to exceed 8 feet in height, and setback a minimum of 5 feet from any property line. If such property is located in the Design Overlay Highway District, the maximum height of the monument sign may he increased to 10 feet for those principal structures greater than or equal to enty-two (22} feet in height. 116 4. Any pylon or monument sign must be a minimum of five feet from any building or structure on the same lot. 5. One wall sign on each side of the building that faces a public alley, not to exceed four square feet per surface and limited to one surface per sign. 6. One area identification sign for each shopping center, not to exceed 100 square feet per surface, limited to four surfaces, in addition to one wall sign for each. primary use business, not to exceed 100 square feet per surface, limited to one surface. 7. One identification sign for each use other than primary use, not to exceed two square feet per surface, and limited to one surface. 8. One wall sign per building with an area of the lesser of 20 square feet or 1/Z square foot for each front foot of a building or structure provided that the said sign is located on the same side of the building as an entrance approved by the City Building Official as a public entrance and provided that the said public entrance and sign faces a parking facility designated by the city as approved public parking. (b) Restrictions. Permitted signs in the GB, General Business District, are subject to the following restrictions: 1. Total signage shall not exceed two square feet for each front foot of building or structure. In the case of multiple occupancy, the wall surface for each tenant, user or owner shall include only the surface area on the exterior facade of the premises occupied by such tenant, user or owner. 2. The maximum height of a sign, including its structures, shall include only the surface area on the exterior facade of the premises occupied by such tenant, user or owner. 3. The maximum height of a pylon sign, including its structures, shall not exceed 25 feet above the grade at street level or at the base of the sign, whichever is greater. The maximum height of a monument sign, including its structures, shall not exceed 8 feet above grade at street level or at the base of the sign, whichever is greater.-, unless the monument sign is located in the Design Overlay Highway District. In this case, the maximum height may be increased to ten (10) feet above grade at street level ar at the base of the sign, whichever is greater, if the principal structure is greater than or equal to twenty-two (22) feet in height. 4. The sign number and area permitted by this section are considered maximum. These maximums, or any portion thereof, which have not utilized by the owner, occupant or user of property are non-transferable to any other property owned, occupied or used by such persons or to any other owner, occupant or user of property in the same or other districts. 117 Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: , 2007 Second Reading: , 2007 Date of Passage: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, City Clerk t~s C 1 TY OF COLUMB I A HE I GHTS PLANN 1 NG REPORT CASE NUMBER: 2007-0904 DATE: September 5, 2007 TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commission APPLICANT: Oertel Architects/ City of Columbia Heights LOCATION: 4950 Central Avenue REQUEST; Zoning Amendment (Monument Signs}, Site Plan Approval PREPARED BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner INTRO®UCTION At this time, Oertel Architects is requesting two approvals in conjunction with the construction of a new municipal liquor store, located at 4950 Central Avenue. They are: 1. A text amendment to the zoning code at section 9.106 (P}(12), to increase the height of monument signs in the Design Overlay Highway District from 8 feet to 10 feet. 2. A site plan approval for signage for the new liquor store per Code Section 9.113 (D)(4)(d). On May 1, 2007, the applicant requested and received site plan approval for the new liquor store to be constructed at 4950 Central Avenue. At that time, the applicant did not have a sign plan for the building. A condition of approval was imposed, stating that the applicant would have to submit for site plan approval for building's signage once the design was complete. At this time, the sign plan for the building and property are completed and the applicant is requesting approval for them. When designing the monument sign for the building, the applicant claimed that the current height standards for monument signs were limiting in respect to traffic visibility. The applicant claimed that vehicles traveling northbound on Central Avenue are moving uphill and that the liquor stare is on the opposite side of the street, creating a 6imited view for passersby. The southbound traffic has a more limited view, as the SuperAmerica, the bus stop and utility poles partially block the site from motorists. The Planning Staff (Staff} believes that there is merit to the claims of limited visibility. Staff conducted a site inspection and took several pictures of a storage container that City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission September 5, 2007 Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 4950 Central Avenue Case # 2007-0904 was placed in the same general location as the proposed monument sign. The storage container in the attached pictures is 8'6" in height. From the southbound traffic perspective, the storage container's visibility is slightly obscured by the SuperAmerica, bus stop and utility poles. Staff viewed the storage container location from multiple angles in both the northbound and southbound traffic directions. After reviewing the pictures taken of the site, Staff believes that the visibility gained by increasing the overall height of the sign to 10 feet would aide in gaining visibility of the sign, particularly from the south. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan guides this area for Commercial related activities. One of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to provide opportunities and mechanisms far successful redevelopment of targeted areas within the community, by enhancing the image and viability of the Central Avenue corridor, while protecting and enhancing adjacent residential uses. The proposed project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as it involves the redevelopment commercial entities into an economically viable and aesthetically pleasing project. ZONING ORDINANCE The property is located in the General Business District (GB), as are the properties to the north, south and east. The properties to the west are zoned R-2B, One and Two Family Residential. The parcel is also located within the Design Overlay Highway District, and is subject the regulations for such properties. The City Code at Section 9.106 (P)(12) states that monument signs in the GB District shall be limited to 40 square feet per side, eight feet in height, and shall be set back a minimum of five feet from all property lines. The applicant is requesting a text amendment that would allow the overall monument sign height to be increased from eight (8) to ten (10) feet. A taller sign would make the sign easier to read, particularly from the south, and therefore safer to the public. Staff recommends that the text amendment should be limited to only those monument signs located in the Design Overlay Highway District from 42~d to 53~d Avenue, along Central Avenue. The majority of properties zoned GB are located in the Design Guidelines Highway District along Central Avenue. The other areas of the City zoned GB are (ocated in areas with lower traffic counts and lower speed limits as well. Keeping the monument sign height in these areas to eight feet in height would be more aesthetically appealing, as these areas are geared more towards pedestrian-scaled activities. Page 2 120 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission September 5, 2007 Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 4950 Central Avenue Case # 2007-0904 DESIGN GUIDELINES The proposed liquor store located at 4950 Central Avenue is located within the Design Overlay District, and is governed by the Highway District standards within the Design Guidelines. The intent of the Design Guidelines is to make the City more aesthetically appealing, by requiring a set of minimum standards for new construction along Central Avenue and 40th Avenue. The minimum standards were created by a task force of City Officials, business owners and residents, and adopted into the City Code by the City Council. SIGNAGE. The City Code allows monument signs to be placed no closer than five feet from the property lines and be no larger than 40 square feet in area. The proposed monument sign will be placed on the northeast portion of the property at the corner of Central Avenue and 50th Street, at a distance of five feet from the property lines. Currently, the sign will be approximately 18 square feet in area. The applicant stated that the liquor store would like to incorporate an electronic reader board sign in the future. The maximum combined square footage of the proposed and future sign is 40 square feet. The Design Guidelines prohibit the use of pylon signs and require that all monument signs be constructed of materials compatible with those that are used one the principal structure. The proposed plans indicate that the monument sign will be constructed of rock face block and brick to match the building. Signage on the building is limited to 200 square feet for all signs. The proposed site plan indicates that the building will utilize approximately 50 square feet of signage for the two signs on the building. FINDINGS OF FACT Z®ning Art~ende~nent The City Council shall make the following four findings before granting approval of a request to amend the City Code. These findings are as follows: The amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan. One of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to strengthen the image of the community as a desirable place to live and work. The applicant feels that the increased height in the sign would allow more a more aesthetically pleasing sign while promoting the safety of the public because it would be easier for motorists to see. 2. The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single property awner. Page 3 121 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission September 5, 2007 Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 4950 Central Avenue Case # 2007-0904 Staff believes that an increased monument sign height would be safer for motorists, as it would be easier for the public to read when traveling along Central Avenue. 3. Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, the existing use of the property and the zoning classification of property within the general area of the property in question are compatible with the proposed zoning classification. The proposed amendment does not change the zoning classification of a particular property. 4. Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, there has been a change in the character or trend of development in the general area of the property in question, which has taken place since such property was placed in its current zoning classification. The proposed amendment does not change the zoning classification of a particular property. Site Plan Approval Section 9.104 (M) requires that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make each of the following findings before approving a site plan: 1. The site plan conforms to all applicable requirements of this article The proposed site plan meets all the requirements pertaining wall sign size, placement and illumination. The proposed plan also meets all the Design Guidelines standards for monument signs in relation to the color of the sign and the types of materials used to construct it. However, the proposed text amendment would be required in order for the applicant to construct a monument sign at 70 feet in height. 2. The site plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the city's comprehensive plan. The proposed project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as it part of a redevelopment of commercial entities into an economically viable and aesthetically pleasing project. 3. The site plan is consistent with any applicable area plan. There is no applicable area plan for this area. Page 4 122 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission September 5, 2007 Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 4950 Central Avenue Case # 2007-0904 4, The site plan minimizes any adverse impacts on property in the immediate vicinity and the public right-of-way. The proposed signage meets all the minimum setback requirements and all Design Guideline requirements. For this reason, the property in the immediate vicinity should not be adversely impacted. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the text amendment to allow monument signs in the GB District and governed by the Design Overlay Highway District, to be increased to 10 feet in height. The signage plan conforms to all standards outlined in the Design Guidelines as well. Staff recommends approval of the site plan for the liquor store signage at 4950 Central Avenue. Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-PZ05, there being ample copies available to the public. Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-PZ05, being a resolution approving a site plan for the municipal liquor store signage, located at 4950 Central Avenue. Motion: That the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the text amendment to Code Section 9.106 (P)(12) to allow a 10-foot monument sign in the Design Overlay Highway District. ATTACHMENTS Page 5 123 ~~ E~ 1 EL ~R~~ 1 L'1~ 1 1795 SAINT CLAIR AVENiTE, ST. PAUL, MN 55105 T)rl,: 651 /696-5186 www.oertelarchitects.com FAX: 65 t /696-5188 DATE: August 24, 2047 TO: City of Columbia Heights ATTN: Bill Elrite COPY: Walt Fehst, Jeff Sargent FROM: Diane Trout-Oertel RE: Columbia Heights Signage Ordinance Amendment MEMORANDUM REASON FOR. REQUEST A revision to the signage ordinance as it pertains to the Highway District is requested as follows: Increase the allowable height of ground or monument signs from 8'-0" to 11'-0". The reason far the request is better visibility. Central Avenue is a busy highway with two lanes of traffic in both directions and many distractions such as the bright lights associated with a commercial strip. Drivers need to look across two or tlu-ee lanes of traffic to see signs on the opposite side of the street. For example, coming from the south, drivers will need to look across two or three lanes of traffic to see the monument sign at the Top Valu Liquor Store. Coming from the north, the bright lights of the Super America and a number of poles, including traffic lights, will interfere with visibility of its signage. Also, Central Avenue is situated at a higher elevation in relation to the Tap Va1u Liquor Store and its neighbors to the south, which are situated in a slight depression. Under these conditions a higher, larger monument sign is easier to read and therefore safer to the public. A brief survey of zoning codes far other cities in the Twin Cities area indicates that that a revised allowable height of 11'-4" or even 12"-0" is consistent with the heights allowed for ground or monument signs in tlae Metro area. The attached list suggests that the median height of ground or monument signs in the Metro area is xx"-0" and the average height is xx'-". 133 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DATE: AUGUST 24, 2001 TO: JEFF SARGENT PLANNER FROM: WILLIAM ELRITE FINANCE DIRECTOR RE: ATTACHMENT TO ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATIOIV~ Back~raund The City of Calwnbia Heights is in the process of constructing two liquor stores. The site plans for the stores have been completed, submitted and approved by the Platuiing & Zoning Commission. When the site plans were submitted they did not include the monument signs. The reason for this was that we were unable to design a sign that would fiilfill our needs within the 8- foot height restriction. We have now designed a sign that is 11 feet high that blends in very well and follows the architectural design of the building. jvVe are requesting approval either through a variance or a code change to allow for an 1 l -foot high sign. In reviewing this with the City Manager and the Community Development Director, it was their strong feeling that the best solution to this was a change to the zoning code to allow for an l 1-foot high sign. Need for a Larger Simon We feel that there are several justifications for a higher sign. Several of the reasons used for the Sarno location also apply to this location. Vehicles that are headed nortls on Central Avenue are moving uphill, the liquor stare is on the opposite side of the street and has a limited view. Vehicles headed south have a more restricted view as the site is blocked by the Super America station, the bus stop, and utility poles. At night the Super America station has significant lighting that obscures the liquor store and signage. The proposed sign is a monuument doughnut sign that is 11-feet tall. The center open portion of the sign is approximately 4'8" by 6"8". The sign was designed with this opening for the potential addition of a reader board in the opening in the future. It was felt that for a stationary reader board to be effective the minimum size must be 4-feet high by six-feet wide. Working with this measurement and putting an adequate, attractive base under the sign, as well as adding a minimal sign to the top of the monument, is how we reached the 11-foot height. Cutting back on the base, the open doughnut space, or the actual sign on top of the monument would greatly deter from the appearance and effectiveness of the sign. Current Status of the Project I feel it is worth noting that this is the only requested exception or variance to city ordinances far the liquor stores project. Although it was difficult to comply with all zoning and design guidelines due to the slope and location of the lots, this has been accomplished. Not only has this been accomplished, but also we have exceeded design guidelines in virtually all areas, from the amount of window space, parking spaces, landscaping, number of trees, etc. These areas have all met or exceeded design guidelines. This is the only request that we have had for an exception to city code. WE:sms 070824tCI7 135 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Hearings Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Abatement DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-173 Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against Barbara Cooper regarding property at 4655-4657 Polk Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No, 200"/-1 "/3, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-173, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4655- 57 Polk Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations fiom the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. COUNCIL ACTION: 137 RESOLUTION 2007-173 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 Barbara Cooper (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4655 Polk 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 August 27, 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 July 18, 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 August 27, 2007 inspectors re-inspected 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 September 13, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fu e Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: A. Shall remove dead tree (tree stump) in the back yard 5. That all parties, including the ownep• 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 4655 Polk 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, oa• tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such. rights have been exercised and completed. 138 ORDER OF COUN 1. The property located at 4655 Polk Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. Passed this day of 200'7 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 13J CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Revocation DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-174 Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against Robert Hoffman regarding rental property at 3704 Tyler Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No.2007-174, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-174 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 Robert Hoffman regarding rental property at 3704 Tyler Street N.E. COUNCIL ACTION: 14d RESOLUTION 2007-174 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Robert Hoffman (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3704 Tyler Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via certified mail to the owner of record on September 6, 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 July 30, 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 September 6, 2007 inspectors re-inspected 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 September 12, 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 remove large tree that has fallen in the back yard. Stump must also be removed to below grade. 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 3704 Tyler Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, 141 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 Tyler Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. Passed this day of 2007 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 142 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Hearings Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Abatement DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-175 Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against Shahdi Hossein regarding property at 1026 40`h Avenue N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-175, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-175, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 1026 40`h Avenue N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. COUNCIL ACTION: 143 RESOLUTION 2007-175 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 Shahdi Hossein (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1026 40`h 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 August 30, 2007 Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the Cit<,~ of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on July 31, 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 August 30, 2007 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that one violation remained uncoi~ected. 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 September 13, 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 retaining wall that has fallen down in back 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 That the property located at 1026 40`t' 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 periads 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 144 completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 1026 40`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. Passed this day of 2007 Offered by: Second by: Ro11 Call: Mayor Gaiy L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 145 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Hearings Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Abatement DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-176 Declaration. of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against Westlake Settlement Services regarding property at 4644 Washington Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-176, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-176, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4644 Washington Street N.E. a nuisance and appa-oving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. COUNCIL ACTION: 146 RESOLUTION 2007-176 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 Code, of the property owned by Westlake Settlement Services (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4644 Washington 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 August 27, 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 15, 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 a± the address. 2. That on August 27, 2007 inspectors re-inspected 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 September 13, 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 remove the scrub growth in the rear by the fence B. S1_~all remove all/any outside storage from the property 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 4644 Washington 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. 147 ORDER OF COUNCIL 1 e The property located at 4644 Washington Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. Passed this day of 2007 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 148 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Hearings Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Abatement DATE: September l7, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-179 Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against Karen Ravine regarding property at 4424 Van Buren Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-179, there being ample capies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-179, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4424 Van Buren Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Cade section 8.206. COUNCIL ACTION: 149 RESOLUTION 2007-179 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Karen Ravine (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4424 Van Buren Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Sectian 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 August 28, 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: FiND1NGS OF FACT 1. That on August 7, 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 addregg, 2. That on August 28, 2007 inspectors re-inspected 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 September 12, 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 remove all/any outside storage from the property 5. That all parties, including the owner ofrecord 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 4424 Van Buren 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, ar such rights have been. exercised and completed. 150 ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 4424 Van Buren Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. Passed this day of 2007 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 151 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Hearings Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution. For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Abatement DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-180 Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against Debra Rogers regarding property at 5020 4th Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-180, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007- 180, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 5020 4th Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. COUNCIL ACTION: 152 RESOLUTION 2007-180 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 Debra Rogers (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 5020 4`h 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 August 30, 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 July 19, 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 August 30, 2007 inspectors re-inspected 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 September 14, 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 remove the brush pile in front 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 That the property located at 5020 4`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. 153 ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 5020 4th Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. Passed this day of 2007 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: lytaynr Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 154 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Hearings Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Abatement DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-181 Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against Gregory Stull regarding property at 3930 University Avenue N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-181, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-181, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 3930 University Avenue N.E, a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. COUNCIL ACTION: 155 RESOLUTION 2007-1.81 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 Code, of the property owned by Gregory Stull (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"}. Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3930 University 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 September 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 1. That on August 6, 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 September 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 September 24, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that three violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Depai-lment, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s} were found to exist, to wit: A. Shall remove all/any trash, storage and debris from the property. Shall clean the driveway and surrounding property up B. Shall cut and remove alUany tail grass and/or weeds/scrub growth from the property C. Shall secure the openings all buildings and stY-uctures on the property 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 3930 University 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, 156 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 3930 University 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. Passed this day of 2007 Offered by: Second by: Roll Ca11: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: PatrYCla ML1SCvVItZ, CMC City Clerk 157 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Hearings Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Abatement DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-182 Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights is requested. against Va-Megn regarding properly at 4656 Polk Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-I82, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-182, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4656 Polk Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. COUNCIL ACTION: 158 RESOLUTION 2007-182 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 Code, of the property owned by Va-Megn Thoj (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4656 Polk 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 August 27, 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 July 31, 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 August 27, 2007 inspectors re-inspected 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 September 13, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that two violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the fallowing conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: A. Shall remove all areas of scrub growth the property B. Shall re_m__ove a1_l/a_n_y outside storage from. the property 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 4656 Polk 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 campleted. 159 ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 4656 Polk Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. Passed this day of 2007 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 160 CITY COt1NCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Hearings Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Abatement DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-183 Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against Jacob Van Meeteren regarding property at 4109 Main Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-183, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adapt Resolution No. 2007-183, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4109 Main Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. COUNCIL ACTION: 161 RESOLUTION 2007-183 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the properly owned by Jacob Van Meeteren (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4109 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 September 6, 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 That on July 30, 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 September 6, 2007 inspectors re-inspected 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 September 12, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: A. Shall remove the scrub growth in the back, around the fence 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 8.2060). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 4109 Main Street N.E.rs 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. 162 ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 4109 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. Passed this day of 200'7 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 163 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Hearings Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Abatement DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-184 Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against Joel Virtue regarding property at 3953 Jackson Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-184, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-184, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 3953 Jackson Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. COUNCIL ACTION: t s4 RESOLUTION 2007-184 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 Code, of the property owned by Joel Virtue (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3953 Jackson Street N.E, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via certified mail to the owner of record on September 6, 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 6, 2007 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found eight violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on September 6, 2007 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that seven 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 September 12, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that seven 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 sod, grass seed, or approved landscaping material on all bare spots of the yard B. Shall repair/replace the front screen door that is broken, has the screen falling out C. Shall replace ali rotted fascia on the south side of the house D. Shall repair/replace the garage roof. Numerous damaged/cupped shingles E. Shall replace the missing metal siding corners on the garage (alley side) F. Shall repair the soffit on the rear of the house G. Shall remove the large, dead tree branches, hanging off the tree in the back yard 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 3953 Jackson Street N.E. is in violation of the p~•ovisions of the Columbia I-Ieights City Cade as set forth in the Natice of Abatement. 165 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 3953 Jackson Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. Passed this day of 2007 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gaiy L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 166 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Public ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Hearings Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Abatement DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-185 Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against Becky Xiong regarding property at 4642 Taylor Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-185, there being aYnple copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adapt Resolution No. 2007-185, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4642 Taylor Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code sectian 8.206. COUNCIL ACTION: 167 RESOLUTION 2007-185 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 Code, of the property owned by Becky Xiong (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4642 Taylor 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 August 27, 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 That on July 18, 2007 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found four violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on August 27, 2007 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that four 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 September 13, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that four violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s} were found to exist, to wit: A. Shall repair the broken garage door B. Shall reanove all/any outside storage from the property C. Shall remove all areas of scrub growth D. Shall patch/repair the wall in the alley, west side of garage 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 4642 Taylor 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, 168 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 4642 Taylor Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. Passed this day of 2007 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscavitz, CMC City Clerk 169 CITY COUNCIL LETTER. Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Revocation DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-186 Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against Ita Ekah regarding rental property at 4612 Polk Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No.2007-186, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-186, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section SA.408(A) of the rental license held by Ita Ekah regarding rental property at 4612 Polk Street N.E. COUNCIL ACTION: 170 RESOLUTION 2007-186 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 Ita Ekah (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4612 Polk 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 September 5, 2007 of an public hearing to be held on September 24, 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 July 31, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property described above and noted nine violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. 2. That on September 5, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, reinspected the property and noted nine 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 an September 14, 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 Enfoi°cement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to- wit: a. Lower unit -Shall repair kitchen cabinets, drawer front missing on the south side b. Upper level -Shall install a new battery in the west/south bedroom smoke detector. 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 I . The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by 1rcense number F8621 A is hereby revoked. 171 2, The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder. 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. Passed this day of 2007 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary 172 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Revocation DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-187 Revocation. of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against Nicholas Miller regarding rental property at 3819 Van Buren Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No.2007-187, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-I87, 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 Nicholas Miller regarding rental property at 3819 Van Buren Street N.E. COUNCIL ACTION: 173 RESOLUTION 2007-187 Resolution of the City Council far 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 Nicholas Miller (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 3819 Van Buren 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 September 6, 2007 of an public hearing to be held on September 24, 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 July 15; 2007; inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to renew the rental license for this property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on September 6, 2007, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to- wit: a. Failure to submit a renewal rental license application and the fee. 4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants o~• 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 The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8077 is hereby revoked; 2. The City will post for the purpose ofpreventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder; 3. Ali 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. ~~4 Passed this day of 2007 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 175 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Revocation DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-190 Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against Westlake Settlement Services regarding rental property at 4645 Washington Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No.2007-190, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-190, 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 aental license held by Westlake Settlement Services regarding rental property at 4645 Washington Street N.E. COUNCIL ACTION: 176 RESOLUTION 2007-190 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 Westlake Settlement Services (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4645 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 September S, 2007 of an public hearing to be held on September 24, 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 July 1 S, 2007, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to renew the rental license for this property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on September S, 2007, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to- wit: a. Failure to submit a renewal rental license application and the fee. b: Failure to schedule and. have performed a rental license inspection. 4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Cade, Chapter SA, Article III SA.306 and SA.303(A}. ORDER OF coUNCIL The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8079A 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; All tenants shall. remove themselves fi°om the py-emises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. t7~ Passed this day of 2007 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 178 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of September 24, 2007 AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY: Revocation DATE: September 17, 2007 DATE: NO: 2007-191 Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against Ita Ekah regarding rental property at 4600 Polk Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution No.2007-191, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-191, 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 Ita Ekah regarding rental property at 4600 Polk Street N.E. COUNCIL ACTION: 179 RESOLUTION 2007-1.91 Resolution of the City Council far 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 Ita Ekah (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4600 Polk 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 September 5, 2007 of an public hearing to be held on September 24, 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 July 31, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property described above and noted six. violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. 2. That on September 5, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, reinspected the property and noted six violations remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license application. 3. That on September 14, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, performed a final inspection at the property and noted six violations remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license application. 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 both the door closers on the garage service doors b. Shall remove the cardboard boxes from the side stairwell c. Shall repair the tom screen on the 1st floor back bedroom window d. Shall sod/seed bare areas of the yard. Shall repair the yard, fill in the large ruts e. Shall repair or replace the front storm door f Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property 5. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given. the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter SA, Article III 5A.306 and SA.303(A). 180 ORDER OF COUNCIL The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8621 is hereby revoked. 2. The City will past for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder. 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. Passed this day of 2007 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary 181 PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA FOR THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 MEETING. REMOVE -MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-187, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental license held by Nicholas Miller regarding rental property at 3819 Van Buren Street N.E. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA FOR THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 MEETING. REMOVE -MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-180, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 5020 4tn Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. REMOVE -MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-176, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property at 4644 Washington Street N.E. a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. REMOVE -MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-191, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental license held by Ita Ekah regarding rental property at 4600 Polk Street N.E. REMOVE -MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-186, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental license held by Ita Ekah regarding rental property at 4612 Polk Street N.E Corrected copy CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: 8/27/07 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT AGENDA NO: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS ITEM: APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY: K. Hansen AGREEMENT WITH BRAUER AND ASSOCIATES FOR DATE: 8/23/07 ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING FOR SILVER LAKE PARK CITY MANAGER BY: DATE: Background: The 2007 and 2008 Park Capital Improvement Budget has $30,000 and $215,000 established and proposed for capital improvements at Silver Lake Beach Park. Staff has conducted Park Planning in 2007, including Park & Recreation Commission review, public meetings and review and has developed a Master Plan for redevelopment. Analysis /Conclusions: The Master Park Plan for Silver Lake Beach Park includes the following specific elements: Silver Lake Beach Park plan: - Shelter Replacement. - Play equipment replacement. - Reduction of the sand beach area. - Provide new trails. - Re-construct parking lot /remove existing. - Construct Infiltration basins to treat runoff - Overall Site Landscaping. - Future trail connection to Stinson Boulevard For Sullivan Lake Park, staff requested a proposal from two Architectural Firms with experience and background in park planning and structures for construction plan preparation, project bidding, and construction administration. The City hired Brauer based upon their low responsible proposal. For consistency and plan preparation efficiency, staff requested only one proposal from Brauer, which maintained their same fee percentage. 1. Brauer and Associates: $20,000 Funding would be provided from the Park Development Fund. Recommended Motion: Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Brauer and Associates for Architectural consultant services for the design and construction phase of Park Improvements for Silver Lake Beach Park in an amount not-to- exceed $20,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. KH:jb COUNCIL ACTION: .n . ~ ~ September 24, 2007 To: Activity Center Advisory Committee From: Council Member Bruce Nawrocki Re: Proposed Activity Center Newsletter #3 This memo is in response to Community Development Department memo dated September 21st inviting comments on the above, and I ask that they be passed to the Activity Center Advisory Committee at their meeting on September 26tH Following are my comments, and are not meant in any way to reflect any comments of others on the City Council. Before approving the Newsletter and setting a date for the public hearing on a proposed activity center, further consideration should be given to the following: 1) The study report of the YMCA should be considered and it should be determined if it makes sense to work further with the YMCA on a proposed project. 2) Further consideration should be given to the possibilities of working with the School District. 3) Project cost estimates in the narrative should include the estimated financing cast of $10,557,163.00, and the $3,900,000.00 of present funding should be included so that the public would know that the total cost of public dollars could be $25,014,326.00. 4) A public referendum should be held on this project because it is a special project, and the large amount of public dollars involved. 5) The narrative says that cities must compete for residents. I question if this is in fact a true statement. We want to have a community that people would be happy to live in for sure, and that should be what we are about. 6) The narrative states that the City has been looking at how to meet the need for a new and affordable recreation center for 20 years. I question this statement too. There was a couple of efforts to add gyms to Murzyn Hali that the voters turned down. The current study has been maybe a couple of years. We should not forget that in Murzyn Hall we have had a very active community center since 1938. Over the years, significant improvements have been made to the building, and to programs offered in it. Thank you for your consideration of these remarks. PROCLAMATION FINANCIAL PLANNING WEEK OCTOBER 1- 7, 2007 WHEREAS, the financial planning process allows individuals to achieve their dreams by empowering them to identify and manage realistic financial goals and negotiate the financial barriers that arise at every stage of life; and WHEREAS, everyone can benefit from knowing about the value of financial planning and where to turn for objective financial advice; and WHEREAS, the Financial Planning Association is the membership organization for the financial planning community dedicated to supporting the financial planning process as a way to help individuals achieve their goals and dreams; and WHEREAS, the Financial Planning Association believes that everyone needs objective advice to make smart financial decisions and that when seeking the advice of a financial planner, the planner should be a CFP professional; and WHEREAS, the Financial Planning Association is dedicated to helping individuals discover the value of financial planning; NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Peterson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do hereby proclaim October 1-7, 2007 as Financial Planning Week in Columbia Heights. Mayor Gary L. Peterson September 24, 2007 City Council MEETING ADDITION: PRESENTATIONS: Library Foundation Capital Campaign Fundraiser - Marlaine Szurek