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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 8, 2007OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2007 The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 8, 2007 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Invocation by Rev. Dan. Thompson, Columbia Heights Assembly of God Church. Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Diehm, and Councilmember Kelzenberg. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Mayor Peterson removed Resolutions 2007-196 and 2007-195, as the properties have been brought into compliance. Nawrocki requested to add Activity Center discussion as item 6E. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GUESTS C.E.R.T. Recognition Police Chief Tom Johnson announced the newest members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), including Hilltop's Mayor Murphy and Councilmember Johnson. This was a joint session with the cities of Fridley and Hilltop. Johnson indicated that the Police Department is working with the School District to train another 40 members, which would put us over 100 members. Our goal is one percent of our population. Murphy indicated this training was very good to show you that you can help people in a time of crisis. U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison, representative of Minnesota's Fifth District. U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison greeted the Councilmembers and the community. He stated the importance of Columbia Heights to the Fifth District and invited those able to visit him in Washington. Ellison indicated his desire for the entire district to come together. He referred to the current bi-partisan issue of the S-Chip, or health care for children; the Farm Bill, which includes food and energy; the $250 million authorized for the 35W bridge reconstruction; reauthorization of No Child Left Behind; and the war in Iraq is a huge issue. Ellison stated his belief that it is possible to support the troops, but question the war policy. He referred to "earmarking" and the need for a congressperson's name to be attached. It is important to target funds to communities that need it. Ellison offered his assistance to the city. Nawrocki commented that last spring he visited with Congressman Ellison three times in Washington. He commended him and encouraged hiin on his efforts for children's health care reform. Ellison referred to the Sister Cities presentation and indicated that he did spend six months in Poland. Peterson asked if anyone in the audience had a question for the Congressman. An audience member questioned why adults were included in the S-Chip proposal. Ellison described the proposal. City Council Minutes Monday, October 08, 2007 Page 2 of 14 City Manager Walt Fehst indicated that we have applied for matching funds for a pedestrian bridge by our schools and asked if Congressman Ellison could follow up on this. Ellison indicated that he would research the request. Proclamation -Polish American Heritage Month Peterson read and presented the Polish American Heritage Month Proclamation to Sister Cities Committee member Castnir Burzynski. Burzynski thanked the City Council for their support of our Sister City, Lomianki, Poland. Dolores Strand, Committee Co-Chair, express warm personal regards from the new Mayor of Lomianki Poland. She stated that their group visited the children's hospital and viewed the horse therapy program, which is in need of assistance to continue. The committee plans to fund one and one-half tons of feed for the horses. Visitors were presented with artwork by one of the children patients. Strand indicated that Ryszard Szczesniak's son has published a book called "Frantic 7" about the American Flyers dropping supplies over Lomianki.. Williams questioned if they were able to visit with the past Mayor. Strand stated they were invited by him to a private ceremony to honor committee members that have passed away and enjoyed a meal in his home. Proclamation -Teen Read Week Mayor Peterson read the Teen Read Week Proclamation and presented it to Becky Loader, Library Director and four Columbia Heights youth library volunteers. Loader thanked the Mayor and City Council on behalf of the teens. She introduced the teens that were present, indicating that they not only use our Library, but spend a lot of time volunteering during the summer programs. Proclamation -Domestic Violence Awareness Month -Alexandra House, Inc. Mayor Peterson read the Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation. Announcements Peterson listed upcoming MEA events at the Recreation Department and sport registrations. He stated the annual Holiday Kickoff party will be held November 10`h at Murzyn Hall. There will be a sit-down dinner and youth theater performance by the Moon Shoe Players. CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Walt Fehst took Councilmembers through the Consent Agenda items. A. Approve minutes for the Columbia Hei htg s City Council meeting of September 24, 2007. Motion to approve the minutes for the Columbia Heights City Council meeting of September 24, 2007. B. Accept meeting minutes of Columbia Heights Boards and Commissions. Motion to accept the September 20th minutes of the Telecommunications Commission meeting. Motion to accept the October 2nd minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Motion to accept the September 4th minutes of the Library Board meeting. City Council Minutes Monday, October 08, 2007 Page 3 of 14 C. Establish an Executive Session for the purpose of Labor Negotiation discussion on Monday, October 22 2007, at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 1. Motion to establish an Executive Session for the purpose of Labor Negotiation discussion on Monday, October 22, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 1. Fehst stated that employee contracts will be renegotiated for next year. D. Adobt Resolution No. 2007-198, being a Resolution to cancel the Monday, November 12,.2007 City Council meeting. Fehst stated that November 12 is a holiday and that there would not be a quorum of council members present the rest of that week. Nawrocki indicated that the meeting was already changed to November 13`" and the resolution should reflect that. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-198, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution 2007-198, being a Resolution to cancel the Tuesday, November 13, 2007 City of Columbia Heights regular City Council meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-198 BEING A RESOLUTION CANCELING THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007 WHEREAS: Monday, November 12, 2007 is Veteran's Day and; WHEREAS: The City of Columbia Heights City Council will not have a quorum available that week to conduct a City Council meeting and; WHEREAS: The City Council has agreed to cancel the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 13 2007; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that all interested parties be advised of this change. E. Annrove Transfer of Funds from General Fund to Police Department 2007 Budget Overtime Line #1020 Motion to transfer $3,254.26, the amount of money received from the State of Minnesota for our efforts in Operation NiteCap program in 2007 from the General Fund to the Police Department 2007 Budget line #1020, Overtime. F. Approve Updating of Anoka County-Cif Joint Powers Agreement for Mutual Aid Motion to approve the attached Anoka County-City Joint Powers Agreement for Mutual Aid and to authorize the City Manager and Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights. Fehst stated that this agreement has not been updated since 1991. Nawrocki stated that this was a good program and questioned the changes. Johnson stated that this agreement better defines the roles and who would be indemnified in any lawsuit, updates wording and clarifies State Statutes involved. G. Accept U S Department of Justice COPS 2007 Secure Our Schools Grant #2007CKWX0140. Motion to authorize the Mayor and the Chief of Police to accept the U.S. Department of Justice COPS 2007 Secure Our Schools grant in the amount of $34,333, with the 50 percent match of $34,333 to be paid by the Columbia Heights School District. City Council Minutes Monday, October 08, 2007 Page 4 of 14 Johnson referred to the use of these funds for outdoor cameras, and reader cards allowing for school lock down necessary. These funds are an excellent help to our program. H. Approve Lease Agreement with the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters to conduct Lawful Charitable Gamblin ag t Top Valu Liquors. Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a lease for lawful gambling activities at Top Valu I and II with the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters. Nawrocki asked if this was discussed with other organizations. Fehst stated that the Boosters made this request of the City. He described the City's long term relationship with the Boosters, indicating yearly donations of $35,000 to us and $35,000 to the School District. The lease is proposed at $50 per month and 10 percent of proceeds over $1,000. Nawrocki stated there are other such groups in the city. Nawrocki questioned if there are pull tabs in our current stores? Bill Elrite, Finance Director, stated that there is not. Fehst indicated that we do currently handle lottery tickets. Aurora Johnson, Athletic Booster representative, indicated that winnings will be larger, but fewer. She stated that current locations to do such sales are limited. L Approve certification of Miscellaneous Delinquent Charges Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2007-204 there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution 2007-204 being a resolution to certify miscellaneous delinquent charges to Anoka County for collection with the property taxes payable in 2008. Fehst indicated that the amount of delinquent charges is substantially higher than last year, due to the increased number of abatements and unpaid utility bills. Nawrocki questioned if the nine percent administrative fee is the same as always. Fehst stated yes. Williams questioned the charges for Circle Terrace property. Fehst indicated that the charges are mostly for the same owner. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-204 CERTIFICATION OF MISCELLANEOUS DELINQUENT CHARGES BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that the County Auditor be, and is hereby directed, to levy miscellaneous delinquent charges on the properties in the City of Columbia Heights as listed on pages two through five of this resolution and filed in the Assessment Book for 2007 totaling $14,345.95. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing amounts shall be included in the individual property tax statements for the current year and identified thereon as "Special Assessments." SAID CHARGES shall be enforced and collected in the manner provided for the enforcement and collection of State and County taxes under and in accordance with the provisions of the general laws of the State. All delinquent miscellaneous charges with interest as indicated thereon paid to the County Treasurer shall belong to the City of Columbia Heights and shall be turned over to the City Treasurer in the manner provided by the City Charter and Ordinances. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS shall accept payments on these delinquent miscellaneous charges until November 15, 2007. Upon receipt of said. payments, the City will remove them from the certification list sent to Anoka County. City Council Minutes Monday, October 08, 2007 Page 5 of 14 J. Adopt Resolution No 2007-192, being a resolution to establish the amount of City share and amount of Special Assessments on projects to be levied. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-192, there being ample copies available for the public. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2007-192 being a resolution establishing amount of City share and amount of Special Assessments on Projects to be levied. Fehst stated this is established prior to assessments each year, approving the 50 percent portion of street rehabilitation costs covered by the city. General Utility Funds and State Aid are used for this. Nawrocki asked if the amounts are the same as indicated at the original hearing. Fehst stated yes. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-192 BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF CITY SHARE AND AMOUNT OF SPECIAL ASESSMENTS ON PROJECTS TO BE LEVIED WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 10`h day of September, 2007, ordered a special assessment hearing to levy the cost of improvements and; WHEREAS, the following projects will be specially assessed in October, 2007, and a portion of the costs may be borne by the City, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.061, and City Code 4.103, that the breakdown is as follows: PROJECT ESTIMATED ASSESSED ESTIMATED CITY PORTION PORTION TOTAL Zone 2 and 3 Street Construction $ 390,200. $ 711,000. $1,101,200. Project 0702 Zone 2 and 3 General, State Aid, $ 366,100. - $ 366,100. and Utility Funds Zone 7 Street Seal Coat, Project 0701 $ 6,800. $ 102,800. $ 109,600. K. Approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for October 8, 2007 Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for October 8, 2007. L. Approve Business License Applications Motion to approve the items on the business license agenda for October 8, 2007 as presented. Nl. Approve payment of the bills Motion to approve payment of the bills out of the proper fund as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 123046 through Check Number 123247 in the amount of $609,957.67. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to approve the Consent Agenda items. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Fehst stated that on Monday, November 15`" the Council will meet with YMCA representatives at City Council Minutes Monday, October 08, 2007 Page 6 of l4 5:30 p.m., followed by the assessment hearings at 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions -none B. Bid Considerations -none C. Other Business Public Safety Facility Update Johnson stated that staff met today with Buetow and Associates, to view site plans for several locations, and discuss room dimensions, needs and shared space. We will meet next week to set up the focus group meetings. A plan should be ready to present to the City Council sometime in November. Meetings are progressing well. Nawrocki stated that because of the anticipated public safety facility cost, discussions of an activity center and requests for a new library, we should just look at a new police station with the Fire Department utilizing existing police station space. Fehst stated that this is proceeding on the space needs analysis and original Council direction to consider a joint facility. Nawrocki referred to the direction to consider an additional site. There is a definite need for additional Police Department space. What would happen to the current space if they do have a new site. Fehst stated it is conceivable that Finance or Community Development could move into the space. Activity Center Fehst stated that we would meet with representatives of the YMCA next Monday night to review the survey they conducted and to see if they have any interest in partnering with us in an activity center. Nawrocki referred to the survey stating that only one-third of the respondents were in our zip code. Fehst stated that the survey area reached out two miles. Nawrocki stated he shared written comments with the committee, which were not handed out until the end of the meeting. He referred to cost concerns and the obligation to talk about the true dollar cost. Nawrocki indicated that the majority of people he has talked to are not in favor of building a center. Williams stated that if we are going to look at future interest rates, we should look at future construction costs. You pay now or later. The cost has doubled since the last time this was voted on. Nawrocki questioned the necessity, as two referendums to build gyms were voted down. This should also have a referendum vote. Nawrocki stated that he requested estimated cost information, as we only have the capital costs, but has not received it. Fehst stated that we only have the capital costs. Peterson indicated that questions should be addressed to Mr. Streetar. Fehst indicated that the original amount was significantly reduced. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Revocation by Resolution of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against rental properties at: 4610-4612 Fillmore Street, 3819 Van Buren Street, 939 42'/2 Avenue N.E. (Removed), 943 42nd Avenue N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. Fire Chief Gary Gorman listed the following issues for revocation: • Resolution 2007-193 for 4610-4612 Fillmore Street is an occupied duplex with outside storage. Ciry Council Minutes Monday, October 08, 2007 Page 7 of 14 • Resolution 2007-194 for 3819 Van Buren Street is a new rental property that is occupied. The inspection found a list of seven items to correct. • Resolution 2007-197 for 943 42nd Avenue is an occupied duplex with indoor and outdoor violations. Nawrocki stated that the Fillmore address that was removed has a pile of garbage in the alley. Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone present regarding any of these properties. There was not. Motion by Williams, second by Nawrocki, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Numbers 2007-193, 2007-194, 2007-197, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Nawrocki, to adopt Resolution Numbers 2007-193, 2007-194, 2007-197, being Resolutions 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 licenses listed. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. (Resolutions are listed at the end of this document.) B. Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights, by Resolution, is requested regarding property at 4224 Jackson Street, 4618 Polk Street, 230 44t~' Avenue, 4415 Main Street, 4634-46 Polk Street for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. Fire Chief Gary Gorman listed the following issues for abatement: • Resolution No. 2007-199 at 4224 Jackson St. is a vacant property with scrub growth and brush piles. • Resolution No. 2007-200 at 4618 Polk St. is an occupied property with scrub growth and broken picture window • Resolution No. 2007-201 at 230 44th Ave. has three violations on the exterior • Resolution No. 2007-202 at 4415 Main St. is vacant property with three exterior violations • Resolution No. 2007-203 at 4634-36 Polk St. is vacant and going back to the bank with eight violations. Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone present regarding any of these properties. There was not. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehin, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Numbers 2007-199, 2007-200, 2007-201, 2007-202, and 2007-203 there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehin, to adopt Resolution Numbers 2007-199, 2007-200, 2007-201, 2007-202, 2007-203, being resolutions of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the properties listed 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 the retaining wall at 4640 Polk. Street has graffiti. on it. City Council Minutes Monday, October 08, 2007 Page 8 of 14 (Resolutions a~^e listed at the end of this document.) ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Fehst commended Fire Chief Gorman and the City Attorney for expediting the public hearings process. We are also looking at, as Minneapolis does, to expedite property cleanup to three or four days in specific cases. He requested Council's general feeling on this. Nawrocki stated that the inspectors do a good job. Even Circle Terrace is a lot better than it was. Appliances and TV's left on curbs are still an issue. Fehst stated that tags are left, but now there are mattresses sitting out on a couple of properties. Fehst referred to speeding up the process for weed notices. Jim Hoeft, City Attorney, indicated that some of this may require ordinance changes. Second violations would not have to come back before Council and would reduce the number or need for administrative search warrants. Gorman indicated that the first reading of the new property maintenance code will be at the October 22°d Council meeting. Over 600 notification letters were mailed for the hearing. Nawrocki indicated that the MN Petroleum property has been cleaned up. There are other properties there with expired vehicle tabs. Fehst stated that maybe addressed under the proposed code, but may have grandfathered rights. Nawrocki • Our garbage hauler is now dumping in Wisconsin, not Elk River, which is not by our contract. You can assume they are saving money on this, and we gave theirs a reduction for appliance hauling. We should find out what they are saving. • Waiting for the departmental budget books. • A resident requested their water bill be due other than at tax tune. Fehst stated that we could look at monthly billing. People are more able to budget money for utilities. Williams asked how long the grace period is. Fehst stated that we work with residents. • Comprehensive Plan meeting and budget meeting are both set for November 19. Staff will research and correct this. Report of the City Attorney -none CITIZENS FORUM -none COUNCIL CORNER Kelzenberg • Hope everyone had a good Columbus Day. Williams • Read email regarding a teen brawl and negative comments made to officers. It was requested that City Council members take control of the City. Has the three strike ordinance been passed? Fehst stated it would be in the upcoming Mainte~~.ance Code. Does this change the number of occupants per household? Fehst stated yes. City Council Minutes Monday, October 08, 2007 Page 9 of 14 Diehm Fire Department Open House is this Saturday, October 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It will be a fun, educational, free, family activity. Come and support our fire department. Nawrocki In the youth incident referred to, there was a youth party without parental approval where other youths tried to crash the party. The police responded quite appropriately. Referred to the difference in respect for officers from his youth to now. Referred to past discussion of meal reimbursements, and indicated he was not aware that receipts were requested. The Manager had indicated he should have known this, even though he signed his expense reports without receipts. Referred to a meal expense for the Manager, Mayor and one Councilmember. Fehst repeated that Councilmember Nawrocki was made aware of this the first time he turned in a reimbursement. Fehst addressed the multiple meal charge and stated that receipts are given upon request. Peterson Don't forget our service men and women. Thank them for our freedoms. Don't take life to seriously, and do a random act of kindness. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.in. ~~ p, ~ r, ~ ~,,,. t e Patricia Muscovitz CMC ~- City Clerk `' RESOLUTION 2007-193 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 Moshen Dessouki (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4610-4612 Fillmore 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 20, 2007 of an public hearing to be held on October 8, 2007. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on August 15, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property described above and noted three 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 20, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, reinspected the property and noted two violations remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license application. 3. That on September 26, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, performed a final inspection at the property and noted one violation remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on t11e rental housing license application. City Council Minutes Monday, October 08, 2007 Page 10 of 14 4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: Shall remove alUany 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 SA.306 and SA.303(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8405 is hereby revoked. 2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder. 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. RESOLUTION 2007-194 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 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 10, 2007 of an public hearing to be held on October 8, 2007. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on August 15, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property described above and noted seven violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. 2. That on September 10, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, reinspected the property and noted seven 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 27, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, performed a final inspection at the property and noted seven 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 remove the scrub growth all around the house and the yard, shall repair the shed doors, shall repair the overhead garage door, shall replace the siding on the garage, shall scrape and paint the garage, shall replace broken window in the rear of the house, and shall remove alUany 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 SA.306 and SA.303(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8662 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. A11 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. RESOLUTION 2007-197 Resolution of the City Counci] 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 Alfonso Carrillo-Arellano (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 943 42°d Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, City Council Minutes Monday, October 08, 2007 Page 1l of 14 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 19, 2007 of an public hearing to be held on October 8, 2007. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on August 14, 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 19, 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 on September 28, 2007, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, performed a final inspection at the property and noted seven 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 remove all/any vehicles from landscaped areas of the property, shall install sod, or grass seed, or approved landscape material along the driveway where the cars have been illegally parking, shall paint the bare sheetrock on the entrance stairs, shall install a switch plate on the dimmer switch in the hallway, shall install a cover on the electrical box in the basement hallway ceiling, shall remove all/any outside storage from the property, and shall remove the electrical extension cord that is being used to power the washing machine. 5. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter SA, Article III SA.306 and SA.303(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8628 is hereby revoked. 2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder. 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. RESOLUTION 2007-199 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 Matthew Bjorgum (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4424 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 12, 2007. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on July 5, 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 September 12, 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 September 27, 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. remove all areas of scrub growth around the fence and foundation, and. shall remove brush pile in the rear. City Council Minutes Monday, October 0$, 2007 Page l2 of l4 5. That all. parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(8). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 4224 Jackson 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 L The property located at 4224 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. RESOLUTION 2007-200 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 Craig Young (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4618 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 September 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 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 at the address. 2. That on September 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 September 26, 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 remove the scrub growth from along the back of the property, and shall replace the broken picture window 5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(8). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 4618 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 completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 4618 Polk Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. Z. That a copy of this order shall be served upon. all relevant parties and parties in interest. RESOLUTION 2007-201 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 Ryan Riemenschneider (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 230 44`h Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. City Council Minutes Monday., October 08, 2007 Page 13 of 14 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 11, 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 nine violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on September 11, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that five violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via certified and regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3. That on September 26, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that three violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: Shall repair the torn screens on the back of the house, shall repair the door knob on the garage service door that is loose and ready to fall off, and shall replace the broken front window. 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 230 44`h Avenue N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 230 44`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. RESOLUTION 2007-202 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 Fikree Abdul Rashid (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4415 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 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 20, 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 20, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that three violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via certified and regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3. That on September 26, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that three violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: Shall fix fence in the rear, shall remove pile of leaves in yard, and shall pickup garbage throughout the yard. 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 l . That the property located at 4415 Main Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings City Council Minutes Monday, October 08, 2007 Page 14 of 14 relevant to the abatement of violations on the properly 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 4415 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. RESOLUTION 2007-203 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 Sharon Smith-Akinsanya (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4634 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 September 11, 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 13, 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 11, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that eight 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 26, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that eight 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 sod or seed or install approved landscaping material in the rear yard, shall repair the fence in the rear.. boards are missing and broken, shall repair the garage door that has holes in it.. Shall paint, stain, or seal the bare wood on the door, shall remove the dead tree (tree stump) in the front yard... Shall remove the dead birch tree in the front yard, shall remove the scrub growth on the rear slope by the alley, shall install grass seed, sod, or approved landscaping material where the large dirt pile is sitting in the front yard. (Remove dirt pile), shall install a retaining wall system on the slope/hill in the rear by the alley, 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 4634 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 completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 4634 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.