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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 2008
The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
October 27, 2008 in the City Council Chambers, City Hail, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights,
MN. Resolartions may be found at the end of this document.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION
Rev. Dan Thompson, Columbia Heights Assembly of God Church, gave the Invocation.
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Diehm, Councilmember
Kelzenberg
Absent: Councilmember Williams
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -recited
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Peterson removed Resolution 2008-261 for rental license revocation of 1026 45`" Street, in
that the property has been brought into compliance.
Mayor Peterson added Item L under the Consent Agenda for the approval of the demolition contract
for 4011 St" Street.
Nawrocki requested to remove Item B. He asked to add under the Manager's report rental property
at 4657 Tyler, fishing deck request for Silver Lake, roofing on Sullivan Lake shelter, report on 37'''
and. Central, the budget, the ordinance on abandoned property, and vat service at 4336 Tyler.
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS
CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Walt Fehst took Councilmembers through the Consent Agenda items:
A. Approve the minutes of the October 13 2008 Columbia Heights City Council meetings.
Motion to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2008 Columbia Heights City Council meeting.
Motion to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2008 Special Assessment Levy Hearing for
zone 1B 3, and 3A Seal Coat Improvements.
Motion to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2008 Special Assessment Levy Hearing for
the University Avenue Service Drive Street Reconstruction and Certify Petition and Waiver
Assessments.
B. Approve cancellation of the Monday November 3 2008 City Council work session. -removed
C. Adopt Resolution #2008-270 being a Resolution establishing trainee wage additional General
Election Judges and establishing the canvass date for the 2008 General Election.
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2008-270, there being ample copies available to
the public.
Mofion to adopt Resolution No. 2008-270, being a Resolution establishing trainee wage,
additional General Election Judges and establishing the canvass date for the 2008 General
Election.
D. Approve Gambling Permit for Immaculate Conception Church for an event to be held November
23, 2008
Motion to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control
Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to a gambling permit for
Immaculate Conception Church to conduct bingo and raffles at an event being held Sunday,
November 23 at 4030 Jackson Street NE, Columbia Heights; and furthermore, that the City of
Columbia Heights hereby waives the remainder of the thirty-day notice to the local governing
body.
E. Approve Gambling Permit for the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. for an event to be held
at Central Middle School on January 10, 2009
Motion to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control
Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to a gambling permit for the
Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. for a raffle to be held at an event at Central. Middle
School, 900 49th Avenue NE, Hilltop, Minnesota on January 10, 2009; and furthermore, that the
City of Columbia Heights hereby waives the remainder of the thirty-day notice to the local
governing body.
F. Approve transfer of funds from General Fund to Police Department Budget to reimburse
Overtime Fund Re: DTF Overtime
Motion to transfer $1,200, the amount of money received from Anoka County as partial
reimbursement for overtime worked by our member in the Anoka/Hennepin Drug Task Force for
the third quarter of 2008, from the General Fund to the Police Department 2008 Budget line
1020, Overtime.
G. Adopt Resolution 2008-267 being a Resolution Establishing Eli ig bility Standards for Senior
Citizen Utility Rates.
Fehst indicated the 2009 amount would be $29,000.
Motion to waive the reading of resolution 2008-267, there being ample copies available to the
general public.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2008-267, being a resolution establishing eligibility standards for
senior citizen utility rates.
H. Adopt Resolution 2008-271 Committing Local Match and Authorizing Contract Signature for
Application of a Contamination Investigation and RAP Grant for 3930 Umyersity Avenue
Fehst stated this is the Root property. The work will be subsidized three-quarters by the State and
one-quarter by the owner. This would be to investigate pollution on the site. Scott Clark,
Community Development Director, stated the dollars would have to be up front before the
investigation would be done.
Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2008-271, there being an ample amount of copies
available to the public.
Motion to adopt Resolution 2008-271, being a Resolution committing Local Match and
authorizing Contract Signature for Application of a Contamination Investigation and Remedial
Action Plan (RAP) Grant for the property located at 3930 University Avenue N,E., Columbia
Heights, Minnesota 55421.
I. Approve attached list of rental housing license applications, in that they have met the
requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for October 27, 2008.
J. Approve Business License Applications
Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for October 27, 2008 as
presented.
K. Approve payment of the bills.
Motion to approve the payment of the bills out of the proper fund as listed in the attached
register covering Check Number 12?688 through Check Number 127898 in the amount of
$1,801,790.08.
L. Approve demolition contract for 4011 St" Street.
Motion to approve the demolition contract for 4011 5`" street per bid specifications in the
amount of $14,790 between the City of Columbia Heights and Kevitt Excavating LLC.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of
item B. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
B. Approve cancellation of the Monday November 3, 2008 City Council work session.
Motion to cancel the Monday, November 3, 2008 City Council work session.
Nawrocki stated that this work session should still be held to continue budget discussions. Fehst
stated that there are no items on the agenda and it is the day prior to the election. Diehm asked if the
City Clerk would be available. She indicated that administering the election would make it difficult.
Motion by Nawrocki to hold a work session meeting on Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for
the purpose to discuss the budget. Second by Diehm.
Motion to amended by Peterson to limit the meeting to 9:00 p.m., Second by Diehm.
Upon vote: Motion carried.
Nawrocki questioned the agenda for this Wednesday's work session. Fehst stated it would include a
power point presentation submitted by all departments. Nawrocki indicated there are 400 pages in
the budget book to cover.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Adopt Resolutions 2008-260, 1081-83 Polk Circle N.E., 2008-262,.__1.204-06 Cheery Lane N.E.
2008-263 4753 Upland Crest 2008-264 615-17 51st Avenue N.E. 2008-265 1820 40th
Avenue N E and 2008-266 1842 41st Avenue N.E. being Resolutions of the City Council of
the City of Columbia Heights approving rental license revocation for failure to meet the
requirements of the Propert~Maintenance Codes.
Fire Chief Gorman listed the rental license revocation issues:
Resolution No. 2008-260, 1081-83 Polk Circle N.E. -Failure to submit application, pay fee and
schedule inspection.
Resolution No. 2008-262, 1204-06 Cheery Lane N.E. -Failure to submit application, pay fee and
schedule inspection.
Resolution No. 2008-263, 4753 Upland Crest -Failure to submit application, pay fee and
schedule inspection.
Resolution No. 2008-264, 615-617 51st Avenue N.E. -Failure to submit application, pay fee
and schedule inspection.
Resolution No. 2008-265, 1820 40th Avenue N.E. -Failure to submit application, pay fee and
schedule inspection.
Resolution No. 2008-266, 1842 41st Avenue N.E. -Failure to submit application, pay fee and
schedule inspection.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution Numbers 2008-260, 262, 263, 264, 265, and 266 being ample copies available to the
public and to adopt Resolution Numbers 2008-260, 262, 263, 264, 265, and 266 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.
Nawrocki stated the garbage vat is not being picked up at 4633 Tyler and indicated there is
graffiti on the Savers building. Fehst stated that the dumpster was picked up on Thursday.
Nawrocki stated that the property was a detriment to the neighborhood because of some of the
residents. He indicated the hope that the new owner would make an honest effort to screen
tenants. Kelzenberg stated the owner indicated he would attempt to do so.
Peterson referred to item L., demolition contract for 4011 5`" Street, which was not mentioned
during the consent agenda.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to approve the demolition contract for 4011 St" street
per bid specifications in the amount of $14,790 between the City of Columbia Heights and Kevitt
Excavating LLC.
Nawrocki questioned if they would remove the building and level it. Clark stated they would do
so.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERA'T'ION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
Adopt Resolution 2008-268, Amendment to Operations of Parking Ramp A~reem_ent_and
Resolution 2008-269 Amendment to Management Agreement for Parkin F~ acility and Lease of
Plaza Property
Sheila Cartney, Assistant Community Development Director, indicated that staff was advised to
work with Stadium Village properties to demolish. and grade the site and they would maintain the
property and sidewalk. They would use it for snow piling. This would amend the parking ramp
agreement and lease of the plaza property.
Nawrocki stated that Resolution 2008-268 is for the agreement with Stadium Village and 2008-
269 is for the redeveloper to purchase the plaza property. He disagreed with the purchase, and
stated that the original agreement renewals have not been done; they have not been paying the
rent for the ramp and parking connection of $1 per year. Nawrocki gave the history of the
reduction in tax for the property. The removal of the snow was to be their problem, and yet we
paid $30,000 for a property to allow them to put their snow on. We are also proposing to give
them $250,000 or'/2 the cost to re-skin their building, which we have not done for anyone else.
Now you want to give them another break when they have not complied with the current
agreement,
Clark stated that letters were distributed and residents are present to discuss this with Council.
We would like to separate the snow storage issue from the re-skinning the property, which will
come back before the council in a few weeks. Stadium Village was not part of the process over
the last 26 years. As for the renewal of the agreement, he referred to the City Attorney. Nawrocki
stated that he does not argue the amount, but they are in default of the agreement. The lease
agreement should have been renewed twice in this time period. Nawrocki stated there is value in
the ramp and we should act accordingly.
Peterson asked how long Stadium Village has owed the property? Clark stated since February of
this year. They have redone the plaza, parking ramp, and the office facility. The city can take the
blame that we did not pursue the yearly $1 payment. Feedback indicates that Stadium Village is
abetter land owner than any previous owners.
Kathy Gomez, 965 Gould, stated she owns the home next to the property scheduled for snow
storage. She stated concern that her property would flood because of this. The alley is currently
not plowed. This will cause her to have even snore snow to shovel by hand. Peterson indicated
the intention is to place a rain garden there and store some snow in the winter months. When the
current home is demolished, the lot will be graded to eliminate water run off to her yard. There
should not be any more snow elsewhere than there has been, or it should be better. We can not
cause more water run off. Gomez stated her concern is that it is not cared for now. Cartney
indicated the intention is to removal the house this year and in the spring place a French drain
with lilacs between the house and property. A grading plan would have to be approved by the
City Engineer. Peterson directed staff to work with Ms. Gomez to address her concerns. Peterson
stated she should contact the city if it is not properly maintained. Fehst asked if the tree in the
backyard is part of the problem. Gomez stated that both her and the neighbor were told to
remove a tree; she was cited and the neighbor was not. There is a dead tree in that yard. Cartney
stated that the trees would be removed. Fehst stated that concerns should be addressed in the
agreement.
Nawrocki asked if the snow from the Gould and Central lot would be dumped there also. Cartney
stated the snow would only be from the parking ramp.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to waive the reading of Resolution 2008-268, there
being an ample amount of copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to adopt Resolution 2008-268, being a Resolution
approving an Amendment to Operation of Parking Ramp Agreement dated August 25, 2008
between the City of Columbia Heights and Stadium Village Properties LLC; and furthermore, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Upon vote:
Kelzenberg, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 3ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to waive the reading of Resolution 2008-269, there
being an ample amount of copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to adopt Resolution 2008-269, being a Resolution
approving an Amendment to Management Agreement for Parking Facility and Lease of Plaza
Property dated July 20, 1.982; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into an agreement for the same. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay;
Peterson, aye. 3ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried.
B. Bid Considerations -none
C. Other Business -none
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
Fehst listed the cost to place two lengths of dock at Silver Lake Beach, not including labor, of
$16,000 fora 24 foot to $21,000 fora 44 foot dock. It would also require a walkway to be ADA
compliant. Peterson indicated that the Park Commission did discuss this. Nawrocki indicated that he
would have notified the resident that brought forth the request to attend that meeting. Peterson
questioned the assumption to place the docks at the beach area. Nawrocki stated his assumption that
it would be located at the deeper boat launch area. Fehst stated that the boat launch area has
previously been dredged.
Nawrocki stated that the Sullivan Lake shelter roofing is curled. A resident voiced concern that it
would be a leaf catcher and take away from the beauty of the shelter. Fehst stated he could not sce
this as an issue. Nawrocki indicated there was already an arson fire there. He referred to moving the
parking on the east side of the property for better observation. It has not been a benefit.
Clark stated there is no status report for 37th and Central. The owner has unti12009 before he
defaults on the contract. Nawrocki stated that we were premature to remove the taxable properties
from the site.
Nawrocki questioned the status of the proposed abandoned property ordinance that was removed
from the last meeting because Councilmember Diehm was not present. Clark indicated the
anticipation to bring this back to the Council within the next month. Nawrocki stated that residents
should be informed when it will be discussed. Nawrocki stated that he had requested to remove the
City Manager's salary when he was unable to be present, which was denied. He requested equal
consideration in the future.
Brad Smucker, owner of 4633 Tyler was present regarding issues with BFI. Fehst stated that BFI
made an error in this transaction. Smucker stated concern that BFI won't pick up trash around the
vat. Smucker described his frustration with BFI and was told to contact the City. He did received
assistance, but they would not pick up items that did not fit in the dumpster. Staff was helpful, but it
took three weeks and 30 hours of staff time to get a bigger dumpster. Fehst apologized and suggested
if there are future problems, to contact him. Smucker indicated that the landlord meeting was very
helpful, but the problem in the Tyler area is that BFI won't pick up trash outside of the dumpsters.
The BFI rates are cheaper here, but we are not getting as good of service. Peterson stated that we
have had good service from them. Peterson welcomed Mr. Smucker to the community and asked if
he is aware of the background check service available to him. Smucker stated that he has had great
communication with staff: Peterson stated there will be another landlord meeting soon, which is a
good place to compare notes. Smucker stated that he will close on 4625 Tyler next week.
Nawrocki questioned his procedure to check on potential tenants. Smucker stated he does so through
Internet checks, such as Ecofacts. Nawrocki encouraged him to do a good job of screening, as those
properties have been a problem in the past. Smucker stated the best way to check on possible tenants
is to check the condition of their previous property.
Nawrocki again repeated his comments from the last meeting that we did an extremely poor job on
the budget article in the newsletter. We are close to a double digit tax increase, which is not
acceptable. Nawrocki requested information on the 75 various fund balances, from the starting
balance, to the current amount, to anticipated spending or committed funds. He requested list of
authorized positions that are not currently filled. The liquor store add in the Northeaster listed an
exaggerated amount of revenue to offset taxes. Nawrocki stated that the revenue was to pay the bond
requirements. Fehst referred to necessary start up costs. Nawrocki challenged the cost of the fancy
newsletter. Fehst suggested suspending the newsletter and placing the information on the Internet.
Nawrocki stated there is value to the newsletter, but we do not need to pay for editing and it does not
need to be multi-color. Nawrocki suggested contacting the Northeaster regarding the possible
distribution. of the newsletter with their newspaper.
Report of the City Attorney -nothing.
CITIZENS FORUM
Bob Odden, 1201 42°d Avenue, stated that the budget should indicate that the liquor stores do not
pay taxes. The budget should be placed on the Internet for people to research and find savings. He
indicated that prior to the purchase of Central and 37`" there were still taxes being realized from the
properties.
Donna Schmitt, 4260 Tyler Street, mentioned that Wednesday night's budget meeting would not be
televised. The budget is a large document and would be costly to reprint. She indicated that the
election is November 4`~'. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CORNER
Kelzenberg
• Hopefully, everyone will get out and vote.
Diehm
• Halloween: reminder that small children out and to use extra caution. Keep an eye on the
public safety center progress. It is looking good.
Nawrocki
.The Metro League of Cities has put out their proposed legislative policies.
.Consider the worth of continuing membership in the Metro League. We are covered by the
State League.
Peterson
.The parking ordinance goes into effect November 1. Remind your neighbors.
.Saturday night Day Light Savings time ends.
.Don't forget our service men and women; appreciate what they are doing for us.
.Don't take ourselves too seriously and do a random act of kindness.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peterson adjounled the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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Patricia Muscovitz CMC
City Clerk
RESOLUTION N0.2008-270
BEING A RESOllT10N ESTABLISHING TRAINEE WAGE, ADDITIONAL GENERAL EELCTION JUDGES AND
ESTABLISHING THE CANVASS DATE FOR THE 2008 GENERAL ELECTION
WHEREAS: The General Election is scheduled for November 4, 2008; and
WHEREAS: Pursuant to City Charter, Section 30, and M.S.S.204A, the Council shall appoint election judges, the following
additional election judges are approved for the 2008 General Election:
Diane Henderson Karlie Burquest Steven Graham
Candace Blaido Kyle Davis Phillip Mattison
Cassandra. Davis Marilyn Vaughan Dan Steiskal
Amanda Nelson Crystal Cohen
Wesley Green. Cindy Tran
and,
i~HEREAS: Students are encouraged to become Election Judge Trainees in the election process and I6 students between
the ages of l 6 and 18 years of age have been recruited to assist from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.in. at $6.75 per hour for the 2008
General Election; and
WHEREAS: The canvass of the General Election is required to be held within ten (10) days of the election; it be established
for Monday, November 10, 2008 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, at the regular City Council
meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does appoint the afore
mentioned as election judges, approve student Election Judge trainees, and establish the 2008 General Election Canvass.
RESOLUTION N0.2008 267
ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS FOR SENIOR CITIZEN UTILITY RATES
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously established eligibility standards for senior citizen rates for refuse service, sewage
disposal, storm water and water supply; and
WHEREAS, It has been the City's practice to maintain uniform eligibility standards whenever possible:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights as follows:
That anyone over 62 years of age with a maximum household income of $29,000 will be eligible for reduced rates.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above eligibility standard is effective January 1, 2009.
RESOLUTION 2008-271
A RESOLUTION COMMITTING LOCAL MATCH AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT SIGNATURE FOR APPLICATION OF
A CONTAMINATION INVESTIGATION AND REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN (RAP) GRANT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3930 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55421
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota act as the legal sponsor for project contained in the Contamination
Investigation and Remedial Action Plan Grant Program to be submitted no later than November 3, 2008 and that the Community
Development Director is hereby authorized to apply to the Deparnnent of Employment and Economic Development for funding of this
project on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance,
and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the application are committed to the
project identified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota has not violated any Federal, State or Local laws
pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, calhision, canflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice.
BE IT FURTHER. RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the State, the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota inay enter
into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced. project(s), and that City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota
certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements.
BE 1T RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota has approved the Contamination Investigation and Remedial Action
Plan Grant Applicaticn to be submitted to the Department of Employment and. Ecoroinic Development (DEED) i:o later than 4:00
p.in., November 3, 2008 by the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota for the 3930 University Avenue N.E. site.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Community Development Director is hereby authorized to execute such
agreements as are necessary to implement the project(s) on behalf of the applicant.
RESOLUTION 2008-260
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 Anthony Ajewole (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1081-83 Polk Circle 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 3, 2008 of an public hearing to be held on
October 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:
City Council Minutes
Monday, October 27, 2008
Page 9 of 12
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on or about August 15, 2008, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to submit a rental
license application and schedule a rental inspection 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 3, 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
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number 08-NEW-4735 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 2008-262
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 Travis Kline (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1204-06 Cheery Lane 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 3, 2008 of an public hearing to be held on
October 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 or about August 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 October 3, 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
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8684 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 2008-263
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 Carlos Curran (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located. at 4735 Upland Crest 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 29, 2008 of an public hearing to be held on
October 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:
City Council Minutes
Monday, October 27, 2008
Page 10 of 12
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on or about September 12, 2008, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to submit a
rental license application and. schedule a rental inspection 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 29, 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 08-NEW- 4735 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 2008-264
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 Mary Jenkins (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 615-617 S ls` 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 3, 2008 of an public hearing to be held on
October 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 or about August 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 October 3, 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 11I SA.306 and SA.303(A).
ORDER OF COtTNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described. herein and identified by license number F8675 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 2008-265
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 Daisy Martinez (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1820 40`h Avemie 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, 2008 of an public hearing to be held on
October 27, 2008.
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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 or about September 24, 2008, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to submit a
rental license application and schedule a rental inspection 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 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 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 lil 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 08-NEW-1820 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 2008-266
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV,
Section 5A.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Mortgage Electronic Registration System (Hereinafter "License
Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1842 41S` 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 3, 2008 of an public hearing to be held on
October 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 or about August 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 October 3, 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, and failure to
schedule annual interior rental 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 F8659 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 2008-268
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OPERATION OF THE PARKING RAMP AGREEMENT DATED
AUGUST 25, 2008 BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND STADIUM VILLAGE PROPERTIES, LLC
WHERAS, the City of Columbia Heights entered into a purchase agreement on August 25, 2008 to acquire a single family home and.
lot located at 961. Gould Avenue
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WHEREAS, the City purchased said property on September 26, 2008, and.
WHEREAS, by resolution 2008-184 the City Council directed staff to negotiate an agreement with Stadium Village Properties for the
storage of snow from the parking ramp and removal of the existing building, and
WHEREAS, allowing alternative snow storage other than the ramp will increase the longevity of the public parking ramp, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Columbia Heights:
1. Authorization by the Mayor and. City Manager to sign the agreement entitled, "Amendment to that Certain Agreement
dated August 25, 2008, between the City of Columbia Heights and Stadium Village Properties, LLC for the Operation of
the Parking Ramp'' by and between the City of Columbia Heights and Stadium Village Properties, LLC.
RESOLUTION 2008-269
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PARKING FACILITY AND
LEASE OF PLAZA PROPERTY DATED JULY 20, 1982
WHERAS, the City of Colmnbia Heights entered. into an agreement on July 20, 1982 with Terry Evenson for the Management of the
public parking facility and lease of the plaza property, and
W1-lEREAS, said agreement provides the Redeveloper the option to purchase the Parking Ramp Property for $I.00 in 2022, and
WHEREAS, by resolution 2008-268 the City Council Amended the Operations Agreement to allow snow storage from the parking
ramp onto city property located at 961 Gould Avenue and transfer of ownership of said property in 2022, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Columbia Heights:
1. Approval of Resolution 2008-269 amending the parking facility and lease of the plaza property dated July 20, 1982,
allows the Redeveloper the right to purchase 961 Gould Avenue in 2022 when the ramp is available for purchase.
2. Authorization by the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement entitled, "Amendment to that Certain Agreement
dated August 25, 2008, between the City of Columbia Heights and Stadium Village Properties, LLC for the Operation of
the Parking Ramp" by and between the City of Columbia Heights and Stadium Village Properties, LLC.