HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 22, 2007OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 22, 200'7
The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
October 22, 2007 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights,
MN.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION
Pastor Ruth Hograbe, Community United Methodist Church gave the Invocation.
Pastor Hograbe stated that she has now been here for 3.5 months. Her husband is the Pastor at Grace
United Methodist. Pastor Hograbe invited everyone to Community United Methodist's lasagna
dinner on Wednesday night.
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Diehm, Councilmember
Kelzenberg
Absent: Councilmember Williams
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -recited
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Peterson removed rental license revocation Resolutions 2007-217 and 2007-220 in that these
properties now meet code. Peterson removed Item G of the Consent Agenda regarding the EDA
housing maintenance program and asked that it be re-introduced at the November 26 City Council
meeting.
Nawrocki requested discussion of the Activity Center a$er item 6C.
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND
GUESTS
A. Ceremonial Swearing In of Police Officer
Police Chief Tom Johnson conducted a ceremonial swearing in of Police Officer Tessa Huber.
Mayor Peterson presented her badge. Huber introduced her family and thanked the City Council
for the opportunity to serve the community.
B. Introduction - IS Technician
Bill Elrite, Finance Director, introduced Jeff Hanson, the new IS Technician. Hanson indicated
his background and his pleasure to serve the City of Columbia Heights.
CONSENT AGENDA
Walt Fehst, City Manager, took Councilmembers through the Consent Agenda Items.
A. Approve minutes for the Columbia Heights City Council meetings listed.
Motion to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of October 8, 2007.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Seal Coat Special Assessment Hearing of October 15,
2007.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Street Rehabilitation Special Assessment Hearing of
October 15, 2007.
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B. Accent meeting minutes of Columbia Heights Boards and Commissions.
Motion to accept the September 26, 2007 minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission.
C. Establish work sessions for Monday, November 5 and Wednesday, December 5, 2007.
Motion to establish a work session on November 5, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Public Safety
and Community Center overview and update, and December 5, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the
Comprehensive Plan, both scheduled in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Fehst stated that the November 5th meeting would be a financial update of the public safety
center and community center; how we might finance them and TIF district consideration.
D. Approve the transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Police Department Bud eg t to
reimburse the Overtime Fund.
Motion to transfer $768.50 received from Unique Thrift Stores and $795.00 received from
Immaculate Conception Church, a total of $1563.50, from the General Fund to the Police
Department 2007 Budget under line #1020, Police Overtime.
E. Approve the transfer of funds from General Fund to Police Department 2007 Budget Overtime
Line #1020
Motion to transfer $2,705.37 monies collected from the State of Minnesota for our efforts in the
Operation Nite Cap program from the General Fund to the Police Department 2007 Budget line
#1020 Overtime.
Chief Johnson indicated this was from overtime funds paid by the State of Minnesota for
additional DUI and Seat Belt compliance coverage. Fehst referred to a cotmment regarding
officers being located in only one area. The reason for this was the special funding for DUI
coverage. Johnson stated that funds are spent state wide, but are a large amount of funds are
given to Anoka County as there are a high number of accidents in this area. This is a task force
program to keep our streets safe.
F. Authorize agreement for Liquor Store Project Change Orders
Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Copeland
Building Corporation for change orders totaling $7,929.76.
G. Adopt Resolution 2007-214, Reclassifying and Designating Fund Balances for the Economic
Development Authority's Housing Maintenance Program -removed
H. Accept bid and award contract for Municipal Service Center Building Main Floor Radiant
Heatin
Motion to accept the bids and award a contract to Infrared Heating in the amount of
$38,072; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for
the same.
Fehst stated this would be placed in the garage bays and is highly efficient heating. It was
removed from the original service center reconstruction. There is also an old boiler there that
needs replacement.
I. Approve Construction Cooperative Agreement with MCES for Sanitary Sewer Lining
Motion to approve the Construction Cooperative Agreement No. 0X021 with Metropolitan
Council Enviromnental Services (MCES) for Sanitary Sewer Lining.
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Kevin Hansen stated this is for the 50th and 51St Avenue sanitary sewer line work to be done in
November. There is no cost for the MCES line. Our own cleaning and 2006/20071ining was
$333,000 minus this amount of $54,000.
J. Approval of rental housing license applications, in that they have met the requirements of the
Residential Maintenance Code
Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for October 22, 2007.
Nawrocki asked that we keep track of the number of rental licenses issued in the Huset area, as it
was limited. Fehst stated that he did not have an actual number at this time.
K. Approve Business License Applications
Motion to approve the items on the business license agenda for October 22, 2007 as presented.
L. 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 123248 through Check Number 123428 in the amount of
$1,442,655.61.
Nawrocki indicated that he thought the Truth and Taxation meeting was November 5th. Fehst
stated that the T&T meeting was established for December 3, 2007.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, with the exception of item G, to approve the Consent
Agenda items as presented. Upon vote: Ayes: Peterson, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg. Motion
carried.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
B. Bid Considerations
C. Other Business
Public Safetyupdate
Chief Johnson stated that the Police Department staff completed their focus groups this past
week. It went very well, with officers and civilian employees getting to see where the process
was at and to talk about space needs. They felt the space needs study accurately reflected the
requirements necessary to do their jobs. A presentation should be ready for the City Council in
early November. Johnson stated that the City and the Officers of this City need this facility to
show their professionalism and to do the best job they can for this city. Johnson stated that this
would be the last City Council meeting he would attend, but he would return for the public safety
facility grand opening.
Nawrocki stated these meetings discuss what people want in a facility, but don't talk about cost.
Fehst stated the inefficiency of the current facility and the benefits of placing both Police and
Fire Departments together in a facility that would last for the next 40 or 50 years. He stated that
the November Stl' work session will discuss prospective revenues, costs, and financing for
facilities. The YMCA has also indicated their interest in a partnership if the City would consider
gymnasiums and a pool as part of a community center. They estimate a possible 3,000
memberships for such a facility, so we would consider how that would factor into any funding.
The Mayor and Council were sent a calendar of all meetings scheduled in October, November,
and December. Nawrocki indicated that of the YMCA survey, only one-third were from the
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55421 zip code. Other respondents would not be responsible for taxes to pay for the facilities.
The cost information to residents does not include the $3.9 million already allocated to the
project. Two referendums have voted down building a community center. Nawrocki indicated
that the brochure to residents states that the City Council has not discussed a referendum, but he
has made such a motion that did not receive a second. Nawrocki encouraged people to attend the
meeting at Murzyn Hall on November 7`h to give their opinion, whether pro or con.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. First reading of Ordinance No. 1532. being an ordinance pertaining to Propertv Maintenance.
Fire Chief Gary Gorman stated this is a new version of the city's property maintenance code,
which covered housing and rental property maintenance. The new version included these items
and commercial property, and is based on the 2003 International Property Maintenance Code.
This would delete and replace that current portion of the code. Gorman referred to suggestions
received from Doug Jones and Molly Grove, Director Municipal Affairs, MN Multi Housing
Association. Grove had questioned lease wording on Conduct on Licensed Premises/Crime
Free/Dricg Free and Disorderly zcse Lease Requirement. Gorman stated that this is a minimal
difference. A sample attachment would be available for landlords to attach to their leases.
Peterson requested the Fire Chief read the portion that described the purpose of the ordinance,
which Gorman did. Gorman stated that we have had standards that residents are required to live
up to and it is only fair for commercial property owners to also follow this. Approximately 700
meeting notification letters were mailed. Nawrocki requested a copy of the notification. He
indicated that a more than disproportionate share of problems come from rental property.
Nawrocki questioned page 34, off street parking, referencing Chapter 9, Section 1 of the City
Code. Gorman stated that references the Zoning portion of the City Code. Instead of rewriting a
code including items already in the code, we referenced their location. Nawrocki questioned if
paved parking would be required of everyone, including commercial property. Gorman stated it
would be require of everyone. Nawrocki questioned what changes were made to this document
since the work session where it was discussed. Gorman indicated the only change was on how
firewood piles are measured. Gorman stated the intent to add the City Attorney's
recommendation for lease wording before the next reading. Nawrocki suggested there be no
deviation from the original recommendation. Gorman suggested the wording "substantially
similar".
Tim Utz, 556 40`'' Avenue, questioned the cost to license commercial property. Gorman stated
that the code would allow licensing, but would not be implanting for six months to a year and
would be based on size or occupancy. Peterson stated that property owners would be notified
prior to consideration of licensing costs.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to waive the reading of Ordinance No.1532, there being
ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: Ayes: Peterson, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg.
Motion carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to establish the second reading of Ordinance No. 1532,
for November 26, 2007, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City of Columbia Heights Council
Chambers. Upon vote: Ayes: Peterson, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg. Motion carried.
B. Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Hei hg is a ainst
rental properties for failure to meet the Residential Maintenance Code requirements
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Fire Chief Gary Gorman listed the following properties for revocation:
0 2007-215 - 4801 Grand Avenue -failure to submit a license application and schedule
inspections
0 2007-216 - 4337 University Avenue -vacant property, failure to submit a license
application and schedule inspections
0 2007-218 - 4915 5th Street -tenant notification that this is rental property -occupied,
failure to submit a license application and schedule inspections
0 2007-21.9 - 4727 Heights Drive -occupied with no contact from owner -failure to
submit a license application and schedule inspections
Peterson asked if there was any one present representing any of these properties. There was not.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Nawrocki, to close the public hearing and to waive the
reading of Resolution Numbers 2007-215, 2007-216, 2007-218, 2007-219, there being ample
copies available to the public. Upon vote: Ayes: Peterson, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg.
Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Nawrocki, to adopt Resolution Numbers 2007-215, 2007-216,
2007-218, 2007-219, 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: Ayes: Peterson, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg. Motion
carried.
Resolutions are available at the end of this document.
C. Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Hei htg~ s for
failure to meet the Residential Maintenance Code requirement
0 2007-208 - 5034 6th Street- vacant property with appliance in the front yard
0 2007-209 - 4436 Monroe Street -occupied with garage repair issues
0 2007-210 - 1316-18 Circle Terrace Blvd -immediate abatement, electronic disposal, to be
assessed back to the property
0 2007-211 - 4315 Main Street -rental, requesting family exemption, with two exterior repairs
needed
0 2007-212 - 4425 Washington Street -vacant/in foreclosure -garage repairs required
0 2007-213 - 4415 Madison Street -vacant with exterior items for removal and repair
0 2007-221 - 5020 Washington Street -immediate abatement of backyard shed damaged by
fire.
Peterson asked if there was any one present representing any of these properties. There was not.
Nawrocki stated that there is a car at 5034 6`" Street with expired plates.
Motion by Diehm, second by Nawrocki, close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution Numbers 2007-208, 2007-209, 2007-210, 2007-211, 2007-212, 2007-213, 2007-221
there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: Ayes: Peterson, Nawrocki, Dielun,
Kelzenberg. Motion carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Nawrocki, to adopt Resolution Numbers 2007-208, 2007-209,
2007-210, 2007-211, 2007-212, 2007-213. 2007-221 being Resolutions of the City Council of
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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: Ayes:
Peterson, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg. Motion carried.
Resolutions are available at the end of this document.
Nawrocki questioned the property on University Avenue south of 40`" Avenue. Gorman stated
the abatement is scheduled to begin tomorrow morning.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
Fehst listed upcoming meeting dates and topics through the end of the year.
Fehst indicted there is sour water in the Mathaire area, which will be flushed. It is possibly from
construction in the area that dasrupts the lines or from the City of Minneapolis. We will build
pressure in the lines to scour them. Soiree lines may need to be lined or replaced. Nawrocki stated
that his water was dirty four times in the past few weeks.
Nawrocki stated that he was glad that Consent Agenda item G was removed, as he has questions on
it. Setting up funds for Community Development should be talked about during the budget process.
Fehst stated that it is to set aside funds for housing rehab or replacement of housing. Nawrocki
indicated that the $1.6 million would drain other City funds. He asked to review all funds during
budget discussions and allow more time for budget review. Fehst stated that the amount is over a ten
year period, and about $66 a year to the average tax payer. Fehst again referred to project funding
options. Nawrocki referred to the League of MN Cities magazine article on area tax rates. Fehst
indicated that we have not kept up with residential. and commercial development in our City.
Nawrocki referred to road work assessments adding to the property tax burden. Fehst indicated that
they should have been done in the past by GO bonds when the State would have paid half. Peterson
indicated this conversation should end. Nawrocki referred to water rates. Fehst disputed the
differences.
Report of the City Attorney -none
CITIZENS FORUM
Deb Johnson, 4626 Pierce Street, stated that after seeing news stories where neighborhoods complain
about houses built next to them that are too large, she would like theirs to come here and build on
some of the abatement lots or at Grand Central Lofts.
Tim Utz, 556 40`" Avenue, stated there are so many meeting dates and times coming up that he is
getting confused. Fehst stated the year end calendar can be placed on the City's web site. Nawrocki
stated that the agendas should be listed on cable T.V.
COUNCIL CORNER
Kelzenberg
• Received an email from Dave Thompson inviting everyone to the Veteran's Day Booya feed
at Columbia Heights VFW Post 230 on November lOt". Event proceeds go to the Columbia
Heights Fire Explorers.
• Read from the Green Sheet on police activities and the positive results achieved. Urged
residents to call the police if they see a suspicious event.
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Diehm
• Also encouraged citizens, if they have concerns, to take the dine to call them in.
• Our Police Chief's last day of work is this week. He will be greatly missed, as will his
service to our community.
• Halloween is next week. Drive carefully. Watch out for little children trick or treating.
Nawrocki
Reiterated that the commmunity center meeting is Wednesday, November 7 at Murzyn Hall.
Encouraged residents to attend and give their comments, good or bad.
Peterson
• Has heard comments that people want an activity center and police/fire center, and want the
commmunity to move forward.
• Police Chief is leaving. There will be an event for him tomorrow. We will cover the gap.
• Goodbye to Jessie Davies, who is leaving to serve in Iraq. Our thoughts and prayers are with
him.
• The Holiday Kick- off Party will be November 10. There will be a sit down dinner, dinner
theater performance, entertainment, silent auction, and the raffle of a 42" flat screen T.V.
• Don't take ourselves too seriously. Don't forget our service personnel, no matter your
thoughts on the war. Do a random act of kindness.
ADJOURNMENT
Ma or Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
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RESOLUTION 2007-215
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 New Heights Development. (Hereinafter
"License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4801 Grand Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights,
Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 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 October 2, 2007 of an public
hearing to be held on October 22, 2007.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on September 5, 2007, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the new owner of the property to license the
rental property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
2. That on October 2, 2007, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained
unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential
Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: Failure to submit a rental license application and failre to schedule a rental
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license inspection.
4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of
this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 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 U4801 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 2007-216
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 Ramona Hotchkiss (Hereinafter "License
Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4337 University Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights,
Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to Ciry 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 October 5, 2007 of an public
hearing to be held on October 22, 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, 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 October 5, 2007, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained
unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential
Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: Failure to submit a rental license application and relicensing fee.
4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of
this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 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 F7999 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 2007-218
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 John Krebsbach Jr. (Hereinafter "License
Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4915 5`h Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section 5A.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and
reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on September 27, 2007 of an
public hearing to be held on October 22, 2007.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the
Ciry Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on September 10, 2007, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the new owner of the property to license the
rental property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
2. That on September 27, 2007, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained
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unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential
Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: Failure to submit a rental license application and faiure to schedule a
rental license inspection.
4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of
this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 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 U4915 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 2007-219
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 Bradley Ross (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4727 Heights Drive 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 October 8, 2007 of an public
hearing to be held on October 22, 2007.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on September 20, 2007, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the new owner of the property to license the
rental property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
2. That on October 8, 2007, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained
unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records.
3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential
Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: Failure to submit a rental license application and failure to schedule a
rental license inspection.
4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of
this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 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 license number U4727 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 2007-208
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 Tanya Hippe (Hereinafter
"Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 5034 6`~' 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
26, 2007
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Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on September 11, 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 26, 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 October 11, 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 remove all/any outside storage from the property. DRYER IN FRONT 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(8).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 5034 6't' 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 5034 6`~ 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 2007-209
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 Gregory Foesch (Hereinafter
"Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal. owner of the real property located at 4436 Monroe 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
26, 2007
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on August 21, 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 September 26, 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 October 11, 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 scrape and paint the garage where peeling, shall replace the missing roof shingles on the
north side, shall repair the service door on the garage where it is rotting, and shall scrape and paint the garage door
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 4436 Monroe Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code
as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings
relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
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 4436 Monroe Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
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2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest.
RESOLUTION 2007-210
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 1316-1318 Circle Terrace Boulevard N.E.,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes
and reasons for the proposed council. action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on September
26, 2007.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on August 24, 2007 the Police Department was dispatched to Circle Terrace Boulevard N.E. after receiving
information that there was outside storage in the front of the numerous houses on the block.
2. That on August 24, 2007 the Police Department attempted to contact all property owners with storage.
3. That on September 26, 2007 Police Department personnel returned to 1316-1318 Circle Terrace Boulevard and noted
that the outside storage had not been removed. The CSO removed the item and brought it to the City's recycling center.
4. That based upon said records of the Police Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were
found to exist and have been abated, to wit: Outside storage on the property. A computer monitor was removed and
brought to City of Columbia Heights recycling center.
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 1316-1318 Circle Terrace Boulevard N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia
Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings
relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed. above.
3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may
be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 1316-1318 Circle Terrace Boulevard N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest.
RESOLUTION 2007-211
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 Mitzie Hunter (Hereinafter
"Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4315 Main Street N.E. Columbia Heights,
Minnesota.
And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Se~etion 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 October 3,
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 28, 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 October 3, 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 October 12, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that two violations remained uncorrected.
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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 front of the garage that is smashed in and. shall repair the front storm door that is
damaged.
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 4315 Main Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as
set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings
relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may
be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 4315 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 2007-212
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 Wells Fargo Bank N. A.
(Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4425 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 September
25, 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 29, 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 25, 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 October 10, 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 repair or replace the fascia/soffit on the garage where it is deteriorated.
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 4425 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.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 4425 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.
RESOLUTION 2007-21.3
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 Great Northern Financial
Group (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4415 Madison Street N.E. Columbia Heights,
Minnesota.
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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
26, 2007
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on August 21, 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 September 26, 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 October 11, 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 remove the dead tree branches in the back yard and shall remove the cable wire that is in the
back yard, shall remove the brush pile by the alley, and shall repair the rotting trim on the house.
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 4415 Madison Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City
Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings
relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may
be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 4415 Madison Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall. be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest.
RESOLUTION 2007-221
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 Lilliethor LLC(Hereinafter
"Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 5020 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 regular mail. to the owner of record on October 18,
2007.
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on October 18, 2007 the Fire Department was dispatched to 5020 Washington Street N.E. for a structure on fire. A
fire was extinguished in a large shed in the back yard. The shed has sustained major structural damaged from the
resulting fire. The Fire Chief ordered the structure be removed due to its unsafe condition.
2. That on October 18, 2007 the Fire Department mailed via regular mail notice of immediate abatement. The owner was
also contacted by phone and informed of the fire and resulting structural damage.
3. That on October 19, 2007 a contractor hired by the City of Columbia Heights Fire Department removed the shed
structure.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were
found to exist and have been abated, to wit: Structurally unsafe shed building that has been extensively damaged by fire.
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 5020 Washington Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City
Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
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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 5020 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.