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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 22, 2008OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COL IA IiEIGIITS CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2008 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. Resoh,~tions may be found at the end of this document. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Lorraine Mell, Pastoral Minister, Immaculate Conception Church gave the Invocation. Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Diehm, Councilmember Kelzenberg PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -recited ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Nawrocki asked to add discussion of the proposed budget, work authorized by the City Manager for Public Safety Building, TIF reductions to bank building in the 1990's, information on the plaza next to the bank building and how the bank has been allowed to use the facility, and paving of streets in the K-mart project. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS A. October 5, 2008 - "The Columbia Heights Jaycees Golden Anniversary Day. Mayor Peterson read the proclamation. He presented it to the Jaycees members that were present. Jim Kordiak thanked the Mayor and City Council. He stated his pride in the group and referred to programs they have sponsored. Mel Anarud stated that this group helped to pass the school referendum and the trash contract was a result of the Jaycees. Jim Clemmens and Hank Wurtz were also present. Fehst questioned the end of the Columbia Heights organization. Kordiak indicated there are still Jaycees chapters in the area. Anarud indicated that the breakfast club still meets that was organized when the group began. Nawrocki stated he was a member of the Jaycees. When he began on the Council there was only one park. He gave the history of park planning and budgeting for parkland in the City, and stated that the Jaycees went door to door to obtain support of the bond issue. ~. Charter Commission -end of term recognition Mayor Peterson read the recognition certificate of Joe Sturdevant for his service on the Charter Commission. C. Financial Planning Week -October 6 - 12, 2008. Mayor Peterson. read the Financial Planning Week proclamation. D. Library Spaghetti Dinner fund raiser. Marlaine Szurek, Chair of the Columbia Heights Library Foundation, invited everyone to attend their fundraiser on Wednesday, September 24 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tasty Pizza, Olive Garden and McDonalds are providing the food and drink. She asked for the citizen's support of the Library and stated they will also hold their theater fundraiser in December. Diehm asked if there are advance ticket sales. Szurek stated the tickets can be purchased in advance and at the door. Williams asked if there would be a silent auction. Szurek stated no, there will be one at the December theater event. City Council Minutes Monday, September 22, 2008 Page 2 of 13 E. Peterson indicated the Fire Department Open House will be held on October 1 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA Nawrocki requested the removal of items A and L. City Manager Walt Fehst took Councihnembers through the Consent Agenda items: A. Approve minutes of the September 8, 2008 Columbia Hei htg s City Council meeting_ -removed B. Approve the minutes of the Primary Election Canvas held on Wednesday September 10 2008. Motion to approve the minutes of the Primary Election Canvas held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. C. Accept Board and Commission minutes. Motion to accept the July 23, 2008 minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting. D. Table Ordinance No. 1558, being an Ordinance abolishing the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. Fehst stated this had been continued due to concerns of the Fire Department Union. It may be possible to separate the Police Department from the commission and continue it with only the Fire Department. Motion to table Ordinance No. 1558, being an Ordinance abolishing the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, to a future City Council meeting. E. Adopt Resolution 2008-213, being a Resolution accepting certain donations received by the City of Columbia Heights Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2008-213 there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution 2008-213 being a Resolution to accept certain donations received by the City of Columbia Heights. F. Approve final payment for Zone 1B, 2 and 3A Seal Coat Project #0801 Motion to accept the work for 2008 Seal Coat, City Project #0801, and authorise f1Y~al payrr~ent of $142,087.65 to Allied Blacktop Company of Maple Grove, Minnesota. G. Establishing amount of assessments to be levied Nawrocki questioned costs for general and state aid funds. Kathy Young, Assistant City Engineer, stated $500,000 is from the Cooperative Agreement Grant with MnDot, about $100,000 is from our utility funds, and the rest is from the Municipal State Aid funds. Assessments are $79,400. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2008-214, there being ample copies available for the public. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2008-214, being a Resolution establishing amount of City share and amount of Special Assessments on Projects to be levied. City Council Minutes Monday, September 22, ?008 Page 3 of 13 H. Approve rental.-housing license at 4610-12 Fillmore Street N.E. Motion to issue arental-housing license to Moshen Dessouki to operate the rental property located at 4610-12 Fillmore Street N.E. in that the provisions of the residential maintenance code are now in compliance. L Approve a rental-housing license at 543 Lomianki Lane N.E. Motion to issue arental-housing license to Rob Machael to operate the rental property located at 543 Lomianki Lane N.E. in that the provisions of the residential maintenance code are now in compliance. J. Approval of the attached list of rental housing license applications. Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for September 22, 2008, in that they have met the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. K. Approve Business License Applications Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for September 22, 2008 as presented. L. Approve payment of the bills. -removed Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to approve the Consent Agenda items, with the exception of items A and L. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. A. Approve minutes of the September 8, 2008 Cohunbia Hei htg s City Council meeting_ Nawrocki stated that on page 15, 2°d paragraph, HRA Levy amount of $467,567, which he asked be reduced by $71,000, that the actually the levy as proposed was $267,279. Nawrocki indicated that on page 18, the second sentence after talking about Comcast, stated he talked about the license to steal; rather he expressed an opinion that the '96 action of Congress took away a lot of the authority of the local. cable franchising for groups like the city, and in his view was a license to steal, not the peg fee. Also, regarding Federal grants, he asked how the plaza tied in and if there was anything in the grants that affected the ability to use the plaza for the bank. The speed bump on Stinson was a request by a resident living on Stinson and he asked that it be referred to the Traffic Commission. Also, Deb Johnson asked that her first name be corrected. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to approve minutes of the September 8, 2008 Columbia Heights City Council meeting as corrected. T Tpon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. M. Approve payment of the bills. Nawrocki stated that one item is under the name of AutoWorld and indicated that Williams may want to abstain. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to approve the payment of the bills out of the proper fund as listed in the attached register covering Check Number 127285 through Check Number 127458 in the amount of $1,364,759.08. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, abstain; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, aye; Peterson, aye. 4ayes - 1 abstention. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARI1yGS A. Adopt Resohrtions 2008-215, 1815 42nd Avenue N.E., 2008-216, 1401-03 42-1 /2 Avenue N.E., 2008-217 4647 Polk Street N.E. 2008-218 4038 Madison Street N.E. 2008-219 4029-31 2nd Street N.E., 2008-220, 1020 44th Avenue N.E., and 2008-223, 4100 Reservoir Blvd. N.E. being City Council Minutes Monday, September 22, 2008 Page 4 of 13 Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving rental license revocation. for failure to meet the requirements of the Property Maintenance Codes. Fire Chief Gary Gorman indicated the revocation violations: 1815 42°d Avenue -failure to submit to inspection and submit license and application fees. 1401-1403 42 '/2 Avenue -failure to submit license and application fees. 4647 Polk Street -failure to submit to inspection and submit license and application fees. 4038 Madison Street -failure to submit to inspection, and submit license and application fees. 4029-4031 2°`~ Street -failure to submit license and application fees. 1020 44`" Avenue -failure to submit license and application fees. 4100 Reservoir Blvd. -failure to submit to inspection, and submit license and application fees. Gorman stated that most of these properties are vacant. Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Numbers 2008-215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, and 223 being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution Numbers 2008-215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, and 223 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. B. Adopt Resolutions 2008-225, 1200-02 Circle Terrace Blvd. N.E., 2008-226.962 42-1/2 Avenue N.E., and 2008-227, 4254 2nd Street N.E. being declarations of nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights• Fire Chief Gary Gorman indicated violations for the abatements. 1200-1202 Circle Terrace Blvd -paint front door, brush removal, paint fascia 962 42 '/z Avenue -remove tree stump 4254 2°d Street -repair yard next to the alley Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolutions Number 2008-225, 226, and 227 there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Nawrocki, to adopt Resolutions Number 2008-225, 226, and 227 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. Diehm asked if there was any response to the lifting on the moratorium for rental licenses. Gorman stated there were 30-35 pending requests, so there has been a rush. It is going well. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions -none B. Bid Considerations -none C. Other Business -none ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Fehst suggested a budget work session for October 29, to highlight items, as there are five City Council Minutes Monday, September 22, 2008 Page 5 of 13 Wednesdays in October. Nawrocki objected and stated the next two Mondays are available. Fehst indicated the budget has already been reduced quite a bit. He stated the presentation would not be ready by next Monday. Nawrocki objected and indicated he offered suggestions at the last meeting. He does not consider a Power Point presentation working on the details of the budget. He asked Elrite if the County accepted our proposed levy resolution. Elrite stated that we have not heard otherwise. Nawrocki stated that after the reduced budget vote he was asked why he voted against it. He indicated that even with the reduction it is still a double digit tax increase following the double digit increase last year. This is all the more reason to get into the budget details. Nawrocki repeated his objection to a double digit increase, and the levy approval for Anoka County is hidden on the property tax statement. Nawrocki asked Elrite what percent of the levy the County keeps. Elrite stated they keep 10-15 percent. Fehst stated that money is set aside to improve housing. Nawrocki indicated that rather than the County levying funds, we would have had more available if we had done it ourselves and kept the administrative fee. Fehst stated that approximately two-thirds of the levy increase is Council approved items for the Public Safety building and the retrofit of Murzyn Hall, which has not had improvements in 30 years. The operational levy will be about four percent. Nawrocki stated there is enough of a surplus in the park fund that we could pay for a couple years of operations. Fehst suggested that be discussed on October 29. Nawrocki stated that some of the millions held in reserve and could be used far some of the debt service. Fehst stated that we dial that with $3 million for the gym at the high school, from the fund balance. Peterson suggested that Council members go through the budget themselves, make a list of questions and suggestions and give them to the City Manager and to the rest of the Council to review. Nawrocki stated that only general information has been given so far. The Council should be able to go through it together and ask questions. Fehst asked Elrite when the final document would be available. Elrite stated the final budget detail books are in process. The power point presentation was scheduled for later October. The detailed budget workbooks will go out this week. Nawrocki stated that the Anoka County Elected Officials meeting is on October 29t". Fehst stated that the budget meeting would be more important. Nawrocki felt it is important to meet with other government officials. Disagreement continued. Motion by Nawrocki, to establish Monday, September 29 and Monday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. for work sessions on the proposed budget. Peterson called for a second to the motion. Motion died for lack of a second. Diehm stated we would not be prepared to meet on these dates if eve receive the books this week. Nawrocki continued to indicate his concern. Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to schedule a budget work session meeting for Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried. Fehst indicated that Landwehr is doing an excellent job on the Public Safety building work site with water lines and storm water lines 90 percent complete, sewer lines 80 percent complete, and with continued work on parking areas. Major changes were authorized, as soil compaction was better than anticipated, which will save money on the footings. We will need a special session in October for bid package #2. Fehst listed when the bids would be available, opened and submitted to the Council for approval. At this point, the cost has been approximately $445,000. Nawrocki requested a list of authorized work. Fehst stated he would get this to him. City Council Minutes Monday, September 22, 2008 Page 6 of 13 Nawrocki referred to comments on the bank building, whereby the City Council reduced their TIF payments in the 1990's. He requested more detail on this. Fehst stated that in 1.994 the City Council and HRA agreed to lower their tax agreement. The HRA also lowered the property tax level on the shopping center. This has caused the loss of tax dollars and has affected the tax rate. The history of the action was discussed. Fehst referred to businesses in another community that had the same request, were denied, and they continued business without the reduction. Nawrocki questioned if there was anything in the federal grant for the parking ramp that tied into the plaza. Fehst stated the bank has an easement under the plaza and there was nothing in the grant regarding the plaza. Jim Hoeft, City Attorney, stated that the recent property survey showed a bank easement for drive through. purposes. There was no documentation prohibiting what the city is suggesting regarding the parking ramp or the plaza in the federal grant. Nawrocki requested to see a copy of the easement. Fehst stated that an assessor is appraising the plaza. Hoeft stated that the bank owners have no problem with the easement. Nawrocki referred to street pavement that has not been finished at Grand Central Lofts and street pot holes in the development. These are private streets. Report of the City Attorney -nothing to report. CITIZENS FORUM Doug Jones, 4025 Stinson Boulevard, stated that he worked to obtain a bike path in St. Anthony on Silver Lane. He has submitted a petition to the Public Works Director for striping of a bike path along Stinson Boulevard because of the large amount of pedestrian and bicycle traffic. When the street was striped in St. Anthony, traffic slowed and pedestrian traffic increased. He asked that the city do this on Stinson Boulevard. This would provide a walkway around Silver Lake in conjunction with the beach area walkway. He stated his understanding that the City is working with the Three Rivers group on a walkway. He asked that the Council move forward with the striping to provide safety to residents. St. Anthony will work with. us, as the first home is in their community. Nawrocki asked if the petition was referred to the Traffic Commission. Peterson stated it was. Jones stated that in St. Anthony, Council. approval was not necessary; staff just "dial it". Nawrocki stated that the Traffic Commission meets once a month and that is why we have them. Relative to tying in to the Three Rivers Park District, the Public Works Director has indicated the District was not interested. Fehst stated they 1*~ish to protect that area. Jones stated he ti:~ould follo:~~ up on the Three Rivers group input. Fehst referred to their parking concerns, which we would have a large area for parking. A gate to the park for closure at night is understandable. Fehst stated that there seems to be support for this request. Jones stated his concern. that the street be stripped before weather conditions do not allow it. COUNCIL CORNER Kelzenberg • Read a police item from the green sheet. • Was not able to attend the last Council meeting, as his son was nominated as Homecoming king. Williams • Complimented our new Police Chief on the drop in crime. Fehst stated this is an organized effor°t, bring g~°oups together to assist. A thank you lunch was held for those that assisted with the Jamboree. We receive a weekly crime report with an astounding numbers of arrests, etc. City Council Minutes Monday, September 22, 2008 Page 7 of 13 We have had a lot less crime due to these efforts. The Chief has asked for a crime prevention specialist with the objective to protect our citizens. Chief Nadeau has networked with the County and other groups. Peterson added that over 500 hours mere donated to our police department. Kassie Peterm~an did a wonderful newspaper article on our crime reduction. Diehm An open gym program has begun at the high school, coordinated by our police officers. The second session is tomorrow. She encouraged attendance. Crestview Gala will be held on October 23. • SAGA food shelf -there is still aneed -think of others and contribute. Nawrocki • Has a copy of the last police crime report available for review. • Cable Channel 16, has the EDA agenda listed. Glad the Board and Commission meeting agendas are on cable. The EDA discussion will be the commercial development on the Grand Central Lofts side of Central. The agendas should have more detail. • Disappointed with this Council not spending more time on the budget. Peterson • Don't take ourselves too seriously and don't forget our service men and women. Do a random act of kindness. ADJOLJRNIVIENT Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m. 1 _; ~ .- Patricia Muscovitz CMC City Clerk RESOLUTION N0.2008-214 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 25th day of August, 2008, ordered a special assessment hearing to levy the cost of improvements and; WHEREAS, the following projects will be specially assessed in October, 2008, 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 University Avenue Service Drive Street Construction Project 0602 $ 6,400. $ 79,400. $ 85,800. University Avenue Service Drive General, State Aid, and Utility Funds $659,200. - $659,200. Zone 1 B, 2 and 3A Street Seal Coat, Project 0801. $ 14,300. $142,500. $156,800. City Council Minutes Monday, September 22, 2008 Page 9 of 13 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 fi•orn the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. RESOLUTION 2008-217 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 Henrique C. Dos Anjos (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4647 Polk Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(B), written notice setting forth. the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on September 9, 2008 of an public hearing to be held on September 22, 2008. 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 or about July I5, 2008, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to renew the rental license for this property. The letter was mailed by regular mail. to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on September 9, 2008 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 properly 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 schedule a rental property inspection and failure to submit renewal rental license application and fees 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 F8689 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 2008-218 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 Aaron Holbeck (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4038 Madison 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 9, 2008 of an public hearing to be held on September 22, 2008. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT I. That on or about July I5, 2008, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to renew the rental license for this property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on September 9, 2008 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 schedule a rental. property inspection and failure to submit renewal rental license application and fees. 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). City Council Minutes Monday, September 22, 2008 Page l0 of 13 ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8721 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 2008-219 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 Bob Landucci (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4029-31 2"~ 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 8, 2008 of an public hearing to be held on September 22, 2008. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council. of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT I. That on or about July I5, 2008, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to renew the rental. license for this property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on September 8, 2008 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 renewal rental license application and fees. 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 F8566 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 2008-220 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 Leslie Lindquist (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1020 44`h Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed. Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on September 8, 2008 of an public hearing to be held on September 22, 2008. 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 ou or about July 15, 2008, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to renew the rental. license for this property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on September 8, 2008 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 renewal rental license application and fees. 4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of City Council Minutes Monday, September 22, 2008 Page 11 of 13 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 F8705 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 2008-223 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 Greenpoint Mortgage Funding (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4100 Reservoir Boulevard 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 9, 2008 of an public hearing to be held on September 22, 2008. 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 or about July 15, 2008, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to renew the rental license for this property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on September 9, 2008 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 schedule a rental property inspection and failure to submit renewal rental license application and fees. 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 l . The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and. identified by license number F8659A 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 2008-225 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 Michelle A. Kelly (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1200-02 Cirlce 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 4, 2008. 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 28, 2008 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 4, 2008 inspectors re-inspected the property listed. above. Inspectors noted that three violations City Council Minutes Monday, September 22, 2008 Page 12 of 13 remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3. That on September l0, 2008 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 paint the front door, shall remove the brush pile in the back yard behind the shed, and shall scrape and paint the fascia 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 properly located at 1200-02 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 1200-02 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 2008-226 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Colwnbia 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 Vicente Lopez-Mendoza (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 962 42-1/2 Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on August 25, 2008. 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 17, 2008 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found one violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail. to the owner at the address. 2. That on September 4, 2008 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that three violations remained. uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the properly records. 3. That on September 10, 2008 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 remove the dead tree (tree stump) in the yard on the, east side of the drive to within 2-4 inches below ground level. 5. That al] 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 962 42-1/2 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 962 42-1/2 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 2008-22'1 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 Stephanie Carr (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). City Council Minutes Monday, September 22, 2008 Page l 3 of I ~ Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4254 2"d 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 August 27, 2008. 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 22, 2008 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 August 27, 2008 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that one violation remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed. via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3. That on September 1 1, 2008 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 the yard next to the alley where cars have been illegally parking on the lawn/landscaped area. 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 4254 2"d Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 4254 2"d Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest.