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Home My WebLink AboutMarch 23, 2009 RegularCITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40`h Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763)706-3600 TDD (763} 706-3692 Vuitoarwebsiteat: ww~u.ci.coiubia-daei~hts.rren.ars Mayor Gnn~ L. Peterson Coancilmembers Robert A. Williams Bruce Namrocki Tammera Diehnr Bn~ee KeLenberg City Manager Walter R. Fehst The following is the agenda for the regular meeting ofthe City Council to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2009 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Clerk at 763-706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only) 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Invocation by Pastoral Minister Lorraine Meli, Immaculate Conception Church Z. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA (The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These may be items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the agenda preparation deadline.) 4. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GUESTS A. Reco nition - Samantha Bioodsaw and Markus Goff, first place winners in the Regional Jr. NSA/Jr. WNBA competition B. Proclamation - St. Timothy's Lutheran Church. 50th Anniversary p4 5. CONSENT AGENDA (These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of business.) A. Approve minutes of the March 9, 2009 City Council meeting ps MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2009 City Council meeting. B. Appointments to Boards and Commissions MOTION: Move to reappoint Catherine Vesley to a three year term. on the Library Board, pia Michael Peterson to a four year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Robert Peltier and Rueben Ruen to two year terms on the Telecommunications Commission, Kevin Doty to a four year term on the Traffic Commission, and Harold Netkow to a three year term on the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. C. Approve Transfer of Funds from General Fund to Police Department Budget to Reimburse pig Overtime Fund. re: Off-Duty Employment Assigmnents MOTION: Move to transfer the $1,075.60 received fi•om Unique Thrift and the $2,940.95 received from CHHS for a total of $4,016.55 from the General Fund to the Police Department 2009 Budget line item 1020, Police Overtime. City Council Agenda Monday, March 23, 2009 Page 2 of 3 D. Authorize Public Safety Facility Gun Range contract with Rang_e_Systems, Inc. p32 MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Range Systems, Inc. to design, supply, and install the gun range equipment at the Public Safety Facility at a cost of $129,979.00, E. Aaproval of the attached list of rental housing license applications, in that they have met the p34 requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. MOTION: 1vlove to approve the items listed for rental housing liePnsP applications for March 23; 2009. F. Approve Business License Applications psi MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for March 23, 2009 as presented. G. Approve payment of the bills p39 MOTION: Move to approve the payment of the bills out of the proper fund as listed in the attached register covering Check Number 129456 through Check Number 129727 in the amount of $1,991,369.15. MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda items. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Adopt Resolutions 2009-39, 1348-50 44-1i2 Avenue N.E., 2009-40, 3933-35 Ulysses Street pso N E 2008-41 4420 Jefferson Street N E 2009-42 1401-03 Parkview Lane N.E. 2009-43 1214-16 Cheery Lane N.E., 2009-44, 3732 3rd Street N.E., 2009-45, 4145-47 5th Street N.E., 2009-46 1171 49th Avenue N.E. 2009-47 3705 Reservoir Blvd. N.E. 2009-48 508 40th Avenue N E 2009-49 3700 Van Buren Street N.E. 2009-50 4506-08 Fillmore Street N.E. and 2009-51, 4104 7th Street N.E. being Resolutions of the Citx Council ofthe City of Columbia Hei hg is approving rental license revocation for failure to meet the requirements of the Property Maintenance Codes. MOT10N: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Numbers 2009-39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, and 51 being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution Numbers 2009-39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, and S l 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. 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions 2nd Reading of Ordinance 1561, beinP a ZoninP Amendment as it relates to siP:ns in the Design Overlay District. p77 MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1561, being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1561, being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1490 City Code of 2005, relating to signage in the Design Overlay District within the City of Columbia Heights. B. Bid Considerations -none City Council Agenda Monday, March 23, 2069 Page 3 of 3 C. Other Business -none 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Report of the City Attorney 9. CITIZENS FORUM At this time, citizens have ar opportunity to discuss with the Counci. items not ors the regular agenda. Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes. Anyone who would like to speak shall state his/her name and address for the record. 10. COUNCIL CORNER 11. ADJOURNMENT Walter R. Fehst, City Manager WF/pvm 3 1 ~.5~ - 201I9 ~'?: Flst tic \'t~ i',o~rrm~ri,r }Ic~ix~~i>, 11\' SS~f-.?I 7t7-511-~)(2l SAS, in 195 a yoLZng semina~•y graduate, Reverend Dick Hamlin began his ministry anal laid tl~e cornerstone of St. Timothy's LLitheran Church in Columbia Heights, NII~I. IC 1~AS, St. ~C'itnothy's Lutheran C'hurcl~ is a house ol'prayel° for all people. We are a family ()f believers inspired by God's wot•d blending tradition and innovation with passionate service to our community. ~-I~~AS, the curre~lt and former mernbet`s, pastors, lay leaders, contirmarlds, neighbors, family and friends aie con~it~g together to celebrate 50 yeat•s of ministry to God and our community the weekend of~pril 4th and S th. l~~~RAS, the surroLtnding community is invited to share in our celeb~°ation. , ,I, Eta'() E, I, Gary L. Peterson, Mayor of Colt.~mbia I-leigl~ts, (1o here~)y proclaim SatL~rday, p~°ii 4tI1 ar~cl SLi~~day l~pril ~tl~, 2~0, as St. Timothy's ~,utlle~°an CI~Lt~•e.h ~Oth anniversary eel~e~~(I. Gay°y 1~. 1'cterso~~, l~ayo~• It Stcrr•tcd With u Krfock can tl~e E7oar 4 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OFCOLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 9, 2009 The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 09, 2009 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. Resolutions may be found at the end of this docaement. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Invocation by Associate Pastor Bob Lyons, Crest View Senior Communities Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Diehm, Councilmember Kelzenberg PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -recited ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Motion by Peterson, second by Williams, to add the SACA FoodShare Proclamation to the agenda. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Nawrocki requested to discuss under the Manager's report: budget reduction update, status of the liquor profit and loss, k-mart site, utilities rate increase and refuse contracts. Peterson stated that such items should be submitted the previous week to be added to the agenda. Nawrocki stated that agendas normally leave a place for old and new business. Diehm suggested that as these are not action items for the City Council. tonight, the City Manager give an update and place them on the agenda for the next meeting. Peterson suggested members speak to staff prior to the meeting, allowing them time to prepare the requested information. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS A. Reco nig tion Crest View Senior Communities -recipient of the Living Our Mission Award Present were Executive Director Shirley Barnes, Director of Spiritual Care Pastor Bob Lyons, and Director of Nursing Kristy Remme. Barnes stated that in February Crest View received the Living our Mission Award at the Aging Services of Minnesota Institute. She thanked everyone for their cooperation. Crest View has provided these services since 1982. Peterson indicated the City's appreciation for the work they do in our community. SACA -FoodShare Month Peterson read the Proclamation for SACA declaring March as Minnesota FoodShare month. Peterson stressed the need to help others in our community. CONSENT AGENDA A, Approve minutes of the Columbia Hei htg s City Council meetings Motion to approve the minutes of the February 23, 2009 City Council meeting Motion to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2009 Alley Reconstruction Improvement Hearing Motion to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2009 Seal Coat Improvement Hearing Motion to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2009 Street Rehabilitation Improvement Hearing B. Accept the minutes of the Columbia Heights Boards and Commissions Motion to accept the January 27, 2009 minutes of the EDA Motion to accept the February 9, 2009 special minutes of the EDA City Council meeting minutes March 9, 2009 Page 2 of l 3 Motion to accept the March 3, 2009 minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission Motion to accept the February 3, 2009 minutes of the Library Board C. Approve Gambling Permit, Immaculate Conception Church, March 29, 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 Immaculate Conception Church to conduct bingo and raffles at an event being held Sunday, March 29, 2009, 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. D. Approve application for Three Dimensional Public Artwork Piece to be placed at the new gym sites. Fehst stated that the school district and city would raise one-half of the required funds and the other one-half would come from a grant. Nawrocki stated that we need to know where the money would come from. Motion to approve that the committee move forward with the Creative Intersections Grant application that would award up to $8,000 and that the City of Columbia Heights will consider matching the funds up to $4,000. E. Establish a Public Hearing to Consider Alley Lighting Motion to establish Monday, April 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. as a Public Hearing for consideration of alley lighting between 5235 and 5241 6th Street. F. Adopt Resolution No. 2009-33 approving_plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for the 2009 Street Rehabilitation and Alley Reconstruction Protect. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2009-33, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2009-33 approving Plans and Specifications and ordering Advertisement for Bids for 2009 Street Rehabilitation and Alley Reconstruction Projects, Zone 4, City Project Number 0902. G. Adopt Resolution 2009-34, being a Resolution declaring the intent to bond for Zone 4 Street Rehabilitation and Alley Reconstruction projects, City Project 0902 Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2009-34, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2009-34, being a resolution approving the declaration for the official. intent of the City of Columbia Heights to Bond for Zone 4 Street Rehabilitation and Alley Reconstruction Projects, City Project 0902. H. Adopt Resolution No. 2009-35. being a Resolution requesting MSAS construction funds for other local transportation uses Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, stated that funds would be used for other qualified projects. We use $270,000 to help fund the city's portion of street repair. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2009-35, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2009-35 requesting Municipal State Aid System construction funds for other local. transportation uses. City Council meeting minutes March 9, 2009 Page 3 of 13 I. Authorization to seek bids for the 2009 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and Installation Protect Motion to authorize staff to seek bids for the 2009 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and Installation Project, Adopt Resolution 2009-36 being a resolution to award 2009 Street Striping, Resolution 2009-37 being a resolution to award 2009 Crack Sealing, and Resolution 2009-38 being a resolution to award 2009 Seal Coat Fehst stated that we work with other cities to obtain a better bid on this work. Nawrocki asked if the costs are part of the assessed project and are in the range estimated.. Hansen stated the city does the seal coat prep work and contracts out the actual seal coating project. Costs are consistent with the estimate. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No.2009-36, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2009-36, being a resolution awarding the Joint Powers Agreement Contract with the City of Coon Rapids for the 2009 Street Striping Project to AAA Striping, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $14.50 per gallon for Street Markings and $75.00 per gallon for Symbol Markings with an estimated cost of $4,000 to be appropriated from Fund 212-43190-4000 and $825 to be appropriated from Fund 101-43170-4000. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No.2009-37, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2009-37, being a resolution awarding the Joint Powers Agreement Contract with the City of Coon Rapids for the 2009 Crack Sealing Project to Precision, Inc., based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $0.63 per lineal foot for crack sealing with an estimated cost of $8,000 to be appropriated from Fund 212-43190-4000 and $2,000 to be appropriated from Fund 415-51001-4000. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2009-38, there being ample copies available to the public.. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2009-38, being a resolution awarding the Joint Powers Agreement Contract with the City of Coon Rapids for the 2009 Seal Coat Project to Allied Blacktop Company, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $2.49 per gallon of emulsion and $0.53 per square yard of aggregate with an estimated cost of $26,160 to be appropriated from Fund 415-50901-5130 and $61.,000 to be appropriated from Fund 430-46323-5130. K. Adopt the City Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Plan Fehst recommended to adopt this and include it in the Comprehensive Plan, even though there may not be any work done immediately. Nawrocki asked if this would impact what residents pay for street work. Hansen stated that any anticipated plans would come before the City Council at a public hearing. He referred to the request for bikeway striping on Stinson, which could be done. Hansen stated that plan approval would allow us to apply for state or federal grant funding to assist v~~ith related work. Nawrocki asked if residents would rave to pick up any extra cost for this on their street. Hansen stated that is not anticipated. otion to adopt the Pedestrian and Bicycle Pvtobility Plan prepared by the consulting firm of Bonestroo in accordance with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Active Living Grant guidelines. 7 City Council meeting minutes March 9, 2009 Page 4 of 13 L. Approve professional service agreement for 49TH Avenue Pedestrian Bridge -Removed Fehst stated this was the middle of the three proposals for engineering to allow us to accept state or federal grants for the bridge site. Fehst stated that Congressman Keith Ellison has indicated there is $475,000 available for Phase I of a bridge construction study and right-of--way purchase for a bridge to include handicap accessibility. M. Approve a Public Safety Grant in the amount of $20,925 for 800 MHz Radios for Public Works Motion to accept the PSIC Grant in the amount of $20,925.27 for the purchase of 800 Mhz radios, and furthermore authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Motion to authorize the purchase of one base station and. 12 - 800 MHz radios, plus appurtenances from the State of Minnesota Purchasing Contract in the amount of $26,1.06.90. N. Adopt Resolution 2009-31 calling for a Public IHearin~ on Mav 11.2009. by the City Council on the proposed adoption of a modification to the Downtown Central Business District(CBD)Revitalization Plan and. the proposed adoption of modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Kmart/Central Avenue Tax Increment Financing District. A Renewal and Renovation District (northeast quadrant of 47th and Central) - Removed Fehst stated this would allow expansion of this district into the Sheffield. area and. allow tax increment money to purchase housing. This is only to schedule the public hearing. O. Adopt Resolution 2009-32, being a Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for a di i;? LED sign at 4910 Central Avenue. Fehst stated that this meets the requirements of our city code. Nawrocki referred to the bank on Central, Community Credit and Auto World that have LED signs that were to be removed. Peterson stated they will adhere to our regulations and our code. Jeff Sargent stated the LED sign at 4910 Central will meet our requirements and is used in ail of their advertising. The owner has received a variance, approved by City Council, for the size of the sign. Nawrocki questioned whether Auto World meets our requirements. Sargent stated staff will check into that. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2009-32, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2009-32, approving a Conditional Use Permit for a digital LED sign for the Sonic Restaurant located at 491.0 Central Avenue, subject to the conditions outlined in Resolution No. 2009-32. P. Approve the Business License Application for Hookah Kingdom Inc. -Removed Q. Approve the Business License Applications Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for March 9, 2009 as presented. R. Approve payment of the bills Motion to approve the payment of the bins out of the proper fund as listed in the attached register covering Check Number 129378 through Check Number 1.29533 in the amount of $714,610.87. Motion by Diehm, second by Nawrocki., to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of items L, N, and P. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Items removed for discussion: L. Approve,professional service agreement far 49TH Avenue Pedestrian Bridge City Council meeting minutes March 9, 2009 Page 5 of 13 Hansen stated the bridge was built in 1970 and is not ADA accessible and is in rough shape. Staff has applied for about every funding resource available, but has been unsuccessful With the federal stimulus package there was interest in our request. We would not be ready for the project in the first round of funding. There will be another round of funds in 2010. We received word from Congressman Ellison's office that our initial funding is currently in the Senate and anticipated to go to the President soon. We would do a project memorandum to develop concept types. The other funds are to come from state aid funding. Nawrocki asked who owns the bridge. Hansen stated MnDot owns the bridge. Nawrocki questioned if they have been asked to repair the steps. Hansen stated that they have done such repairs in the past. They have been responsive. Fehst stated that part of the study is to determine the necessity or work required. Hansen stated it is a federal requirement to determine if any portion of the bridge is reusable. Nawrocki questioned if the City of Hilltop will participate in the cost, as the bridge is half in their city. Hansen stated that they have not been asked to participate. The reason for this request is the two federal funding deadlines. It is important to show that we are moving forward on this. This bridge is not proposed for replacement by MnDot. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to accept the proposal from Bonestroo in the amount of $22,890 for professional services for the 49th Avenue pedestrian bridge and furthermore, authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Nawrocki stated concern for where the funds would come from. Bonestroo is not the low bidder. Awards are to be made to the low responsive bidder. There could be over $100,000 in engineering fees before this is complete. Jim Hoeft, City Attorney, stated that this is a professional services agreement and not guided by those restrictions. Fehst stated that this consultant has worked on more of these bridges than anyone in the State. Hansen stated the bid difference was about $1,800. Fehst stated that the company's experience is worth the extra cost. Kelzenberg called for the question. Upon vote: Nawrocki, aye; Diehm, aye; Williams, aye; Kelzenberg, aye; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes 1 nay. Motion carried. N. Adopt Resolution 2009-31 calling far a Public Hearing on May 11, 2009, by the City Council on the proposed adoption of a modification to the Downtown Central Business District(CBD)Revitaiization Plan and the proposed adoption of modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Kmart/Central Avenue Tax Increment Financing District, A Renewal and Renovation District (northeast quadrant of 47th and Central) Removed Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to waive reading of Resolution 2009-31 there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: Ail ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution 2009-31 calling for a Public Hearing on May 1 1, 2009, by the City Council on the proposed adoption of a Modification to the Downtown Central Business (CBD) Revitalization Plan and the Proposed Adoption of a Modification to the the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Kmart/Central Avenue Tax Increment Financing District, A Renewal and Renovation District. Nawrocki questioned moving ahead and indicated his opinion thai extending the district and adding the Sheffield. area is not financially responsive. This would. duplicate the Anoka County work. This would mean a heavier burden on taxpayers and fewer funds for public services. Williams stated that this motion is only to set the hearing date. City Council meeting minutes March 9, 2009 Page 6 of 13 Upon vote: Nawrocki, nay; Diehm, aye; Williams, aye; Kelzenberg, aye, Peterson aye. 4ayes - 1 nay, Motion carried. P. Approve the Business License Application for Hookah Kingdom Inc. Diehm stated that this license is to create a tobacco shop, which is allowed by State Statute. Who will enforce the laws? Sargent stated that it would be monitored jointly by local and state officials. If there is a complaint our local department would investigate. Diehm stated that this comes from confusion. in the state law that prohibits this activity following the passage of the Indoor Clean Air Act. This is the only exception allowed, classified as sampling the product with intent to purchase versus smoking the product while there. Sargent stated the law allows sampling of products in a store with tobacco sales being at least 90 percent to the sales. The owner runs the Pyramids Cafe next door. The Freedom to Breathe act allows sampling before purchase. They can not sell time allotments. This would allow a customer to sample a product and purchase it for consumption at their own premises. Diehm questioned if it is our responsibility to make sure this is followed. Sargent indicated it would. be a state responsibility, unless a complaint is issued it would be looked at locally. Diehm stated that she and other Councilmembers received emails and words of support for this license. We have to follow the state laws put before us. State statute would have to be changed by the State Legislature to allow more than this activity. Sargent stated this area is zoned correctly for this type of use. Staff recommends approval allowing them to start a new business in Columbia Heights and to rectify the situation of receiving citations for customers smoking on the restaurant premises. Diehm stated that a criteria in our ordinance for a tobacco license is whether the owner has been convicted or has violated any state statute or ordinance related to tobacco. The staff report indicated the owner has been sited several times for violation of the ordinance and state law. Has this had any comments from our Police Chief? Sargent stated they will do their part upon approval. The owner is trying to rectify the situation. Diehm asked the City Attorney if this is grounds for our denial. Hoeft stated that at this time there have been no convictions or violations of that criteria. If that happens, the license could be reviewed at renewal. Peterson asked if there would be a total separation of the tobacco shop and restaurant. Sargent stated that there has to be an external exit for the site and tobacco must be 90 percent of the sales, Nawrocki asked if there is a connection between the two stores. Alex Bajwa, Attorney for the owner of Hookah Kingdom, stated there is no connection between the two stores. It is also owned by a separate company, selling only tobacco products. Time allohnents will not be sold. The product may be sampled and purchased for personal use. Nawrocki questioned how long customers can sample products. Bajwa compared this to Anoka. County liquor sampling regulations and stated that time constraints are not defined by state statute. Bajwa indicated the customer would pay for the sample. Williams questioned what the product is. Mohamed Hassan, store owner, showed a product sample. He stated that he has a distribution license. There are 40 flavors and it contains minute nicotine, The cost of the box shown is $1.1.99. His goal is to be legal. He stated he has a large inventory and pays for a distributor license. otian by Diehm, seeond by Kelzenberg, to approve the Cigarette/Tobacco License far Hookah Kingdom, Inc. located at 4919 Central Avenue NE, pursuant to applicable standards found in P.~ISA 114.411 to 114.417 and Article III of the City Cade. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. P'UI3LIC NOS -none ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 10 City Council meeting minutes March 9, 2009 Page 7 of 13 A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions 1st Reading; of Ordinance 1561, being a Zonin~~Amendment as it relates to signs in the Design Overlay District. Sargent stated that staff recommends a zoning amendment for new construction placement of signs. New plans require site approval. Existing signs are covered. The current code could take two months for approval. The zoning amendment would allow staff to handle this administratively. If the applicant would so choose, they could still go before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion by Kelzenberg, second b_y Williams, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1561, being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1561, for Monday, March 23, 2009, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. B. Bid Considerations -none C. Other Business -none ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager • Budget status is that some cuts have been applied. Nawrocki stated that action taken indicated there would be a revised budget. It was revised by adopting the resolution. It is our intention to discuss the parameters in April for what levels of service to maintain or if revenue increases are necessary for the 2010 budget. Nawrocki questioned if the two week furlough has been applied to the city attorney. That is a contract. Peterson state the answer is no. We have done remarkably well at our new liquor stores, especially at 37th Avenue. There was some issue of where the Central location was moved to, but it has turned around. There has been an amendment to the contract for a downsizing of the parking ramp next to Grand Central Lofts. Peterson stated that the Planning and Zoning Cosnn~ission approved a smaller version of the site; 35, 000 square feet with 208 parking spaces instead of 280 spaces. A new Buffalo Wild Wings is back in the plan. This decreases the state funding we will receive far the ramp. Nawrocki stated that at the last meeting he requested copies of the utility rate increase resolutions and a copy of the refuse contract. Report of the City Attorney -nothing to report. CITIZENS FORUM Donna Schmitt, 4260 Tyler Street, stated that she submitted budget ideas at the last meeting. She was disappointed they were not discussed at the last work session. Peterson. stated it will be brought up at a Council work session. COUNCIL CORNER Kelzenberg • Sad day -funeral of Bob Surbrook, our paid-on-call firefighter. He will be sorely missed. • Referred to our local basketball team, get out and support them. Williams 11 City Council meeting minutes March 9, 2009 Page 8 of 13 • Our crime is down substantially again this time period. Our Chief is doing a great job. Officers are now stopping people for having things hang from your rear view mirror. • Life is short, agreed with the statement about Bob Surbrook. Diehm • Thanked both of our chiefs. Our officers are working on a truancy program. Tough week for our fire chief. St. Anthony and Fridley came in to cover our community so our department could attend Bob's funeral. • March iS food Share month, 'j'he Fmpty Bowls fiunrl,-ajcPr quill I1P March 24 at Nlurzyn Hall. Nawrocki • Last meeting discussed Joe Podany. Showed a picture of him. • Post #230 collects coupons for distribution to our troops. We have sent them over two million coupons. • Attended. the art exhibit in Fridley. 60 Columbia Heights students were involved. • Referred to an article by the Burnsville Mayor on a program involving citizens to solve issues and work for the common good of the community. Requested more information. • Referred to the items in the minutes of the last meeting which were not included. Brought up Jeff Diehm's comments for him to watch the meeting, which he did. Feels he was in line. • Suggested our agenda include a New Business category. Peterson suggested addressing this at a work session. • Where do we stand on the Public Safety building budget. Fehst stated that we are in line at this Point. 1%1%'e cars starting to look at the gain range, faae°aaitur~, phone system and some security items. Peterson • Please remember our food shelf: help those in need in our community. • The Police and Fire Tribute Statue fundraiser spaghetti dinner and dance will be held on March 21. Suggested attendees bring a food shelf item to that event. • Last week we lost 23 year fire fighter veteran, Bob Surbrook. Bob was very active in church, boy scouts, the community, and the Boosters. We value his friendship and all he did for us. • Also last .lim Reynolds, graduate of Columbia Heights high school this week. • Viewed the Public Safety building today in awe. It is coming along great. Doc Smith, the Construction Manager, is very proud of the building. They will pour concrete tomorrow. Fehst stated he naet with Kathy Kelly, Superintendent of Schools, and her staff regarests a tour of the building. • Don't take ourselves too seriously; don't forget our service men and women. Do a random act of kindness. AlDJOUitl`iNI1EIiIT Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Patricia Muscovitz CMC City Clerk RESOLUTION 2009-33 BEING A RESOLU`T'ION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR 2009 STREET REHABILITATION AND ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION, CITY PROJECT 0902 12 City Council meeting minutes March 9, 2009 Page 9 of 13 WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution passed by the Council on March 2, 2009, the City Engineer has prepared plans and specifications for Full Street Reconstruction on 5`h Street from 49`h Avenue to 50"' Avenue; Mill and Overlay on 7"' Street from 52nd Avenue to 53`d Avenue, 48`h Avenue from Jefferson Street to Monroe Street, 50`h Avenue from Jefferson Street to Monroe Street, and 51" Avenue from 6`h Street to 7`h Street; and Alley Reconstruction between Jackson Street and Central Avenue from 49`h Avenue to 50`h Avenue; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 1. Such plans and specifications identified as 2009 Street Rehabilitation and Alley Reconstruction, Zone 4, City Project Number 0902 are hereby approved. 2. The City Clerk shall prepare and ca~.:se to be inserted in ±he official pzper and in a trade journal an advertisement for bids upon making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published a minimum of three weeks prior to the bid opening, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be received by representatives of the City Council of Columbia Heights until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at which time they will be publicly opened at the place designated, will then be tabulated and will be considered by the Council on Monday, April 13, 2009 in the Council Chamber. Any bidder whose responsibility is questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City of Columbia Heights for 5 percent of the amount of such bid. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-34 DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY WHEREAS, Internal Revenue Service has issued Tres. Reg. 1.140-2 providing that proceeds of tax exempt bond used to reimburse prior expenditures will be not be deemed spent unless certain requirements are met; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") expects to incur certain expenditures which may be financed temporarily from sources other than bonds, and reimbursed from the proceeds of a bond; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City reasonably intends to make expenditures for Project #0902 consisting of Zone 4 Street Rehabilitation and Alley Reconstruction and reasonably intends to reimburse itself for such expenditures from the proceeds of debt to be issued by the City in one or more series in the maximum principal amount of $650,000. 2. This resolution is intended to constitute a declaration of official intent for purposes of Tres. Reg. 1.150-2 and any successor law, regulating or ruling. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-35 BEING A RESOLUTION REQUESTING MUNICIPAL STATE AID SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION USES WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights receives Municipal State Aid System (iMSA5) funds for construction and maintaining 20% of its City streets, and WHEREAS, 11.62 MSAS miles are currently authorized, and WHEREAS, 11.62 MSAS miles of streets have been built or resurfaced since 1964, and WHEREAS, the City currently has 48.58 miles of municipal streets that require maintenance and upgrade, and WHEREAS, the majority of these streets have insufficient strength and poor surface drainage, and WHEREAS, it is proposed to systematically install or repair concrete curb and gutters for improved surface water drainage and add additional strength to the streets for traffic survivability, and WHEREAS, the City State Aid routes are improved to State Aid standards and are in an adequate condition that they do not have needs other than additional resurfacing, and WHEREAS, it is authorized by MN Rules 8820.1800 to use part of the MSAS construction appropriation. of our City's State Aid allocation on Iocal streets not on the approved State Aid system, and 13 City Council meeting minutes March 9, 2009 Page IO of 13 WHEREAS, the City proposes to rehabilitate the City-awned underground utilities as needed and rebuild the street in the process, and WHEREAS, it is proposed to use a portion of the City's population allocation funds to upgrade the local street, to wit: WHEREAS the City indemnifies save and holds harmless the State of Minnesota and its agents and employees from claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or by reason or matter related to constructing the local street as designed, and WHEREAS, the City further agrees to defend at its sole cost any claims arising as a result of constructing the local street, and WHEREAS, the final approval of the State Aid for Local Transportation Division is therefore given, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA The City of Columbia Heights, Anoka County Minnesota, requests the release of MSAS construction funds for the upgrade and rehabilitation of City municipal streets, to wit: 5`h Street, 49`h Avenue to 50`h Avenue 48`" Avenue, Jefferson Street to Monroe Street S 1st Avenue, 6`h Street to 7`h Street 7`h Street, 52"d Avenue to 53`d Avenue 50`h Avenue, Jefferson Street to Monroe Street Alley: Jackson Street to Central Avenue, 49`h Avenue to 50`h Avenue RESOLUTION N0.2009-36 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2009 STREET MAINTENANCE, STREET STRIPING PROJECT TO AAA STRIPING WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights entered into a joint powers agreement with the City of Coon Rapids to administer the public bidding process including entering into a contract with the low, qualified, responsible bidder, and WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for 2009 Street Striping, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. The following bids were received complying w ith the advertisement: Company Amount AAA Striping $ 132,962.50 Highway Technologies $ 140,939.24 Traffic Marking Service $ 146,879.30 Fahrner Asphalt $ 164,395.35 WHEREAS, it appears that AAA Striping of Rogers, Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 1. The City of Coon Rapids is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with AAA Striping on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights for 2009 Street Striping, according to the specifications for said project and accepting Traffic Markings Base Bid. 2. The City Manager of Columbia Heights is authorized to expend funds in accordance with the terms of the Joint Powers Agreement and the Bid Documents. 3. City Street Striping Project shall be funded with 85% State Aid maintenance funds and 15% general funds. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-37 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2009 STREET MAINTENANCE, CRACK SEALING PROJECT TO PRECISION, INC. WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights entered into a joint powers agreement with the City of Coon Rapids to administer the public bidding process including entering into a contract with the low, qualified, responsible bidder, and vx/HEREACi, pllrSUant tG an ad`vertiSeiiient for 1'iluS far 2009 Crack Sealing, bids vverc" received, opened and tal'itil"aced ^aCCording to law. The following bids were received complying with the advertisement: Company Amount Precision, Inc. $ 79,506.00 Fahrner Asphalt Sealers,LLC $ 85,680A0 14 City Council Minutes Monday, March 09, 2009 Page 11 of I3 Allied Blacktop Company $ 91,980.00 Asphalt Surface Technologies $ 91,980.00 WHEREAS, it appears that Precision, Inc. of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA I. The City of Coon Rapids is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Precision, Inc. on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights for 2009 Crack Sealing, according to the specifications for said project and accepting Crack Sealing Base Bid. 2. The City Manager of Columbia Heights is authorized to expend funds in accordance with the terms of the Joint Powers Agreement and the Bid Documents. 3. City Crack Sealing Project shall be funded with 80% State Aid maintenance funds and 20% project funds. RESOLUTION N0.2009-38 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2009 STREET MAINTENANCE, SEAL COATING TO ALLIED BLACKTOP COMPANY WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights entered into a joint powers agreement with the City of Coon Rapids to administer the public bidding process including entering into a contract with the low, qualified, responsible bidder, and WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for 2009 Street Maintenance, Seal Coating bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. The following bids were received complying with the advertisement: Base Bid Amount Alternate Bid Amount Company (Trap Rock) Granite Allied Blacktop Company $ 1,499,709.66 $ 1,347,427.42 Asphalt Surface Technologies $ 1,720,288.90 $ 1,660,822.95 Pearson Brothers $ 1,789,232.40 $ I,688,6~2.OI WHEREAS, it appears that Allied Blacktop of Maple Grove, Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA I. The City of Coon Rapids is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Allied Blacktop Company on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights for 2008 Street Maintenance Seal Coating, according to the specifications for said project. 2. The City Manager of Columbia Heights is authorized to expend funds in accordance with the terms of the Joint Powers Agreement and the Bid Documents. 3. City Seal Coat Project shall be funded with 30% assessments and 70% infrastructure fund. RESOLUTION N0.2009-31 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A MODIF[CATION TO THE DOWNTOWN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) REVITALIZATION PLAN AND THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A MODIFICATION TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE K-MART/CENTRAL AVENUE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT, A RENEWAL AND RENOVATION DISTRICT. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City"), as follows: Section I. Public Hearing. This Council shall meet on May 11, 2009, at approximately 7:00 P.Nt., to hold a public hearing on the proposed adoption. of a Modification to the Downtown Central Business District (CBD) Revitalization Plan for the CBD Redevelopment Project and the proposed adoption of a Modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the K- Mart/Central Avenue Tax Increment Financing District, which are referred to collectively herein as the "Modifications", all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to 469.1082, and Sections 469.174 to 469.1799, inclusive, as amended, primarily to expand the boundaries of the TIF District and accomplish certain additional redevelopment goals within the expanded TIF District; and Section 2. Notice of Public Hearing, Filint_ of Modifications. City staff is authorized and directed to work with Ehlers & Associates, Inc., to prepare the Modifications and to forward documents to the appropriate taxing jurisdictions including Anoka County and Independent School District No. 47. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause notice of the hearing, togetl}er with an appropriate map as required by law, to be published at least once in the official newspaper of the City not later than 10, nor more than 3G, days prior to May 11, 2009, and to place a copy of the ivlodifications on file in the City Clerk`s office at City Hall. and to make such copy available for inspection by the public. 15 City Council Minutes Monday, March 09, 2009 Page 12 of 13 RESOLUTION N0.2009-32 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SONIC RESTAURANT WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2009-0302) has been submitted by Sonic Restaurant to the City Council requesting a conditional use permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site: ADDRESS: 4910 Central Avenue LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall. THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional. Use Permit per Code Section 9.106 (P)(13)(c)1, to allow a dynamic LED sign in the GB, General Business District. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning Code on March 3, 2009; WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding the effect of the proposed conditional use permit upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to compatibility of uses, traffic, property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety in the surrounding areas; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights after reviewing the proposal, that the City Council accepts and adopts the following findings of the Planning Commission: 1. The use is one of the conditional uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is located, or is a substantially similar use as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The use will not impose hazards or distributing influences on neighboring properties. 4. The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity. 5. The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that is compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding area. 6. The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by essential public facilities and services. 7. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the public streets and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic. 8. The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the cumulative effect of other uses in the immediate vicinity. 9. The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is located. FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall become part of this permit and approval; and in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree that this permit shall become null and void if the project has not been completed within ore (1) ca(endcrr year after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the permit. CONDITIONS ATTACHED: 1. The dynamic LED signs may occupy no more than fifty percent (50%) of the actual copy and graphic area. The remainder of the sign must not have the capability to have dynamic LED signs, even if not used. Only one, contiguous dynamic display area is allowed on a sign face. 2. The dynamic LED sign may not change or move more often than once every ten (10} minutes, except one for which changes are necessary to correct hour-and-minute, date, or temperature information. 3. A display of time, date or temperature information may change as frequently as once every ten (10) seconds, however information displayed not relating to the date, time or temperature must not change ar move more often than once every ten. (10) minutes. 4. The images and messages displayed must be static, and the transition from one state display to another must be instantaneous without any special effects. Motion, animation and video images are prohibited on dynamic LED sign displays. 5. The images and messages displayed must be complete in themselves, without continuation in content to the next image or message or to any other sign. 6. The dynamic LED signs must be designed and -equipped to freeze ti;e device iii oile position if a malfunction shall occur. The displays must also be equipped with a means to immediately discontinue the display if it malfunctions, and the sign owner must immediately stop the dynamic display when nofrfied by the city that it is not complying with the standards of this ordinance. 7. The dynamic LED signs may not exceed a maximum illumination of 5,000 nits (candelas per square meter) during daylight hours and a maximum illumination of 500 nits (candelas per square meter} between dusk to dawn as measured 16 City Council Minutes Monday, March 09, 2009 Page 13 of 13 from the sign's face at maximum brightness. The dynamic LED signs must have an automatic dimmer control to produce a distinct illumination change from a higher illumination level to a lower level for the time period between one- halfhour before sunset and one half-hour after sunrise. 17 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS -CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meetin¢ nf~ March ~~ ~f?09 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S N0: CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL ITEM: Board/Commission BY: Walt Fehst r BY: , Appointments DATE: March 17, 2009 DATE: N0: The following Board and Commission terms expire in April. Requests for reappointment or those no longer interested in serving are: Board or Commission Name Request Reappointment Library Board Barbara Miller - 3 year term no Catherine Vesley - 3 year term yes Planning & Zoning Commission Telecommunications Commission Traffic Commission Park and Recreation Commission Police and Fire Civil Service Michael Peterson - 4 year term yes Dennis Stroik Rueben Ruen Robert Peltier Kevin Doty Vacancy Vacancy Harold Netkow - 2 year term - 2 year term - 2 year term - 4 year term - 4 year term - 5 year term - 3 year term no yes yes yes (to 5-2013) yes This will leave vacancies on the Library Board, Telecommunications Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, and the Traffic Commission. Recommended Motion: Move to reappoint Catherine Vesley to a three year term on the Library Board, Michael Peterson to a four year term on the Plamling and Zoning Commission, Robert Peltier and Rueben Ruen to two year terms on the Telecommunications Commission, Kevin Doty to a four year term on the Traffic Commission, and Harold Netkow to a three year term on the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, covNCIL Ac.TION: ~a CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of March 23, 2409 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER NO. POLICE APPROV ITEM: Transfer of Funds from General Fund to Police BY: Scott Nadeau BY: , , NO. Dept Budget to Reimburse Overtime Fund DATE: March 17, 2d 9 DATE: re: Off-Duty Employment Assignments BACKGROUND Fram January 16 to March 10, 2009, the Police Department received payment for off-duty employment details that are handled through the department. This was for security details at Unique Thrift Store and sporting events and a dance at Columbia Heights High School. Since this type of off-duty employment is handled through the department, officers have signed up and worked these details. We have received payment as follows: five checks from CHHS totaling $2,940.95 and two checks from Unique Thrift totaling $1,075.60. The total amount of all checks is $4,016.55. This money is considered revenue and it was placed in the City General Fund. ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION The Police Department is requesting that the City Council pass a motion requiring the $4,016.55 received from Unique Thrift Stores and CHHS be returned to the 2009 Police Department Budget line item 1020, Police Overtime. RECOMMENDED MOTION: ILTove to transfer the $1,076.60 received from Unique Thrift, and the $2,940.95 received from CHHS for a total of $4,016.55 from the General Fund to the Police Department 2009 Budget line item 1020, Police Overtime. lcao COUNCIL ACTION: 19 ~i ir: Chief S%utt ivaCieau From: Captain Lenny Austin Subject: Overtime Transfer Date: March 10, 2009 Attached is a list of the overtime reimbursement received from January 16 -March 10, 2009. This is income from outside sources that has been paid to CHPD for services of our personnel. Please request a transfer of these funds to our overtime account. 1'af7'irai itYviCc_:~~ .,. ~sia'i2',~'~~Cer'~~ .'~itt€~I:Iit CHHS 2008-031 03/03/2409 $157.68 CHHS 2008-032 03103/2009 $1150.20 CHHS 2009-001 03/03/2009 $282.35 Unique Thrift 2009-002 02/0912009 $806.70 CHHS 2009-003 03/03/2009 $60.00 CHHS 2009-044 03109/2009 $1290.72 Unique Thrift 2449-045 03/44/2009 $268.94 'I'otat Amount to be Transferred into Accaunt~ $4016.55 zo ~l'~Vd~I~E Columbia Heights Police Department Date: January 13, 200q invoice #: 2008-u31 Customer Name: Columbia Heights High School Attn: Betty Thomas Address: 1440 49th Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Home Phone: Work Phone: Request for: 1 Police Officer Police Officers for: Football Game ~~ .:::, me lEiirs/Shaft 1~ OT ruts Slt,ift $ ~=ut~~~ Date Officer Ti,, . - ,, 10/10108 Hanly 1830-2130 3 hrs @ OT rate $ 15768 BILLING INFORMATION Number of Officers: 1 Hours: 3 2p4~ I~T~age xs $52.56ger hour Total Due: $1S7.b8 Make checks payable to the City of Calumbsa Heights Please tnaii payment to: City of Columbia Sleights Police Department, 559 Mill Street Nfi, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY Officer(s) on Duty: Amount Received: Off Duty: ~ ~~ . ~ CJ Date ~}.~~ 21 Il`TVOICE Columbia Heights Police ]Department Date; 3anuary 15, 2009 Invoice #: Customer Name: Columbia Heights High School Attn: Betty Thomas Address: 1440 49th Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Home Phone; Wark Phane; 2008-032 Request for: 1 Police Officer Police Officers for: Basketball Games U~te ..__... Office]'" Tiime ; Hrs/Shift x 4T rate =shift $ TQtai 12/09/08 Sturdevant 1830-2130 3 hrs @ OT rate $ 157.68 I2/1 I/08 Karts 1830-2100 2.5 hrs @ OT rate $ 131.40 12/16/08 Sorensen 1830-2200 3.5 hrs @ OT rate $ 183.96 12/19108 Johnston 1830-2130 3 hrs @ OT rate $ 157.68 12/30108 Not Fi11ed 0000-0000 0 hrs @ OT rate $ 0.00 12/31/08 Bonesteel 1230-1630 4 hrs @ OT rate $ 210.24 01109/09 Forts 1830-2145 3.25 hrs @ OT rate $ 174.79 01/13]09 Nightingale ~~, 1830-2100 2.5 hrs @ OT rate $ 134.45 .BILLING IN.F'CI.F~ATI®N Number of Officers: 7 2008 Hours: 16 2009 Hours: 5.75 200$ Wage is $52.56 per hour Total Due: $ IIS0.20 2009 Wage is $53.75 per hour Make checks payable to the City of Cotumbia Heights Pkease Fnail payanent ta: City of Coluanbia Heights Polics Daparfinent, 559 Mill Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 22 ~~~~~~ Columbia Heights Police Department Dale: January 2b, 2449 invoice #: 2449-441 Customer Name: Columbia Heights High School Attn. Betty Thomas Address: 1444 49th Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Home Phone: Work Phone: Request for: 1 Police Uffxcer Police Offzcers for: Y-Teens Dance 01/18109 Da€c :: Of'ficE• T~l<>E>!e Hrs/Shift ~ OT rate Shift $ T~~tal 41!26!49 Johnston 1.915-4434 5.25 hrs @ Q'T rate $ 282.35 BILLING INFORMATION Number of Clfficers: 1 2D09 Wage is $ 53.78 pe>^ hour Hours: 5.25 Total Due. $ 282.35 Make checks payabte to the City of Columbia Heights Please mail payment to: City of Columbia Heights Poliee Department, 559 Mili Street NE, Columbia Heights, IvIN 5542 i .FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY Officers} on Duty: Amount Received: Z~2-• ~~ Off Duty: Date: ~ ~ ~ 23 INVOICE Columbia Heights Police Department Date: .ianuary ~6, ~u~i~ invoice ~: 2G~i~-u0"s Customer Name: Columbia Heights High School Attn: Betty Thomas Address: 1444 49th Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Home Phone: Work Phone: Total Due: $ b0.00 Make aheaks payable to the City aP Columbia Heights 1'leasa mail payment ta. City of Calu~nbia Heights Police Department, 554 Milt Street NE, Columbfa Heights, MN 55421 FOR ~EPARTNIENTAL ~TSE ONLY Officer(s) on Duty: Off Duty: Amount Received: ~.~~ . C (:~ Date: ~ ~ ~~ ~ c~ 24 *###ziE~F##~F######~~F###~if*#~~F#~~#iF~F~'#### CITY OF COLUMBTA HEIGHTS 590-40TH A'JE 1dE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 Tk# 29 kEG# 01 OP# 1 93/0312099 03/63/2909 1615-r;14 Iliac kevenue ACCOUNT#: 101.00.34201 FINANCE Receipt#: 129598 OVERTIME PAYOk: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 13 A~1T: 342.35 Tendered CHECK: 138268 342.35 CHAHGEa .99 TOTAL: 342,35 -- THANK YOU -- HAVE A NTCE DAY! r~--- ~~ ~ " U~ 3 ~n0 .bU CITY QF COLUMBIA HEIGHT5 590-49TH AVE NE COI.UMbIA HfiGHTSg MN 55421 TR# 28 REG# 01 OP# 1 93/63120$9 63163/2609 10;55;42 ....~~ Misc Revenue AGCOUI~T#: 101.06=34201 FINANCE Receipts; 12'359 OVEkTIME PAYOk; INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 13 AMT: 1367,88 Tendered GHEGK: 13815b 1,307.98 CHAhIGE: .96 TOTAL; 1,367.88 . -- THANK YOU -- HAVE A RICE DAY! .. 25 INVOICE Columbia ~Ieights Police Department Date: January 26, 2009 Invoice #: Customer Name: Unique Thrift Address: 2201 37t'' Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 2409-002 Home Phone: Work Phone: 763-788-5250 Security Detail - 01/01/09-01/31/09 Request for: 1 Qf~ieer/Shift Pollee Officers for: Security Date Off~ce:r ; :: O U03/09 Hanson 01 /06/09 Hanson O 1/10/09 Korts 01/19/09 Nightingale :I,n~e Hrs/Shift x_(a 1 bate, Shift $ Total 1300-1700 4 hrs @ OT rate $ 215.12 1400-1700 3 hrs @ OT rate $ 161.34 1200-1600 4 hrs @ OT rate $ 215.12 0900-1300 4 hrs @ OT rate $ 215.12 BILLING INFORMATION Number of Officers: 4 Total Hours: 15 20x9 Wage is $S3.7~ per hour Total Due: $ 806,70 Make checks payable to the City of Calumbia Heights Please sxsafi payment to: City of Columbia Heights Police Department, 554 Mill Street I~iE, Columbia Heights, Mt~l 55421 FOR DEPARTMENTAL LTSE ONLY Officer(s) on Duty: Anrtount Received: Off Duty: (~~~-, , ~ ~ Date: zl~ i~ 26 APOGEE Retail, LLC DATE INVOICE NO COMMENT x1/26/09 2009002 014358 AMOUNT DISCOUNT NET AMOUNT 806,70 .00 806.70 f ~y:,, v:, .,„ l ~ `^i 't ~ 9 ~ 4 ~ ~^° .~,;~ ry~ 11T i ~ S. .a ~ I~.VoJ ~ - ~ T ~) ~l ( ~ ~+'n T~ Y . v ~~>~, CHECK: 014358 02/01/09 City of Columbia Heights CHK TOTAL: 806.70 REFERENCE: 014358 APOGEE Retail, LLC 3080 Centerville Road Alliance Bank Lithe Canada, MN 551 17 St. Paul, Minnesota f659) 773-8077 75-121-999 a c 0 *EIGHT HUNDRED STX DOLLARS AND 70 CENTS PAY City of Columbia Heights TO THE Police Department. ORDER 559 Mill Street NE OF: Columbia Heights MN 55421 DATE AMOUNT 8 02/01/09 *******806.70* 1 b r it'0 ~ti358tf° Eo09 X901 215.00056 ~ L 6~Oit' t 27 II`T`~CIICE Columbia Heights Police Department Date: February 10, 2409 Invoice #: Customer Name: Columbia Heights High School Attn: Betty Thomas Address: 1440 49th Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Home Phone: Work Phone: Request far: 1 Police Officer D~t~ t)~#ice~. 01/16/09 Nightingale 01/17/09 Hanson Ol/20J09 Korts 01/23/09 Fischer 01/27/09 Hanson 01/30/09 Hanson 02/03/09 Korts 02/06/09 Sorenson Number of Officers: 8 2Q09 ~Yage as $'53.78 per hour Hours: 24 Total Due: $1290.72 Make checks payable to the City of Columbia Heights Please mail payment to: City of Columbia Heights Polioe Department, 559 Mill Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN SS421 FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY Officer(s) an Duty: Amount Received: ~ c.,."7L`~ ~~ ~... 2009-004 Police Officers for: Basketball Games Tune ~ lrs/Sl>:a`t ~ OT rate _ . Shift $ Tot~~l 1830-2100 2.5 hrs @ OT rate $ 134.45 1400-1700 3 hrs @ OT rate $ 161.34 1830-2200 3.5 hrs @ OT rate $ 188.23 1830-2130 3 hrs @ OT rate $ 161.34 1$30-2130 3 hrs @ OT rate $ 161.34 1830-2130 3 hrs @ OT rate $ 161.34 1830-2130 3 hrs @ OT rate $ 161.34 1830-2130 3 hrs @ OT rate $ 161.34 BILLING ~NF(~RIVIAT~DN Off Duty: Date: ~~'~~~~ 2a ISD NO. 13 VENDOR NUMBER VENDOR NAME 08350 - 0 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS i, "v DA tYE. Jf J 1~IGC NG~vii ~ , 03~^x/69 2009-004„ ~ _ PAID TO: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT 559 MILL STREET NE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 GHEGK RATE 03/05/09 ~`~7_'; GHEGK NO. 00138396 1,290.72 TOTAL AMOUNT ~At~ 1,290.72 u'138396~~' ~~09L2~54C4i.~5210000?623e~' m 29 I1~1 ICE Columlbia Heights Police Department Date: February 19, 2009 Invoice #: 2449-405 Customer Name: Unique Thrift Address: 2201 37th Ave NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Home Phone: Work Phone: 763-~$$-5254 Security Detail - 02J01J49-02J28/09 Request for: 1 (JfficerJShift Police Officers far: Security I}at~e ~ , (~ftxcel,_ ~~ I'3mt: - Hrs/S}ufr ~ ~T rate Shift $ Total :: _,. , ~. ., ~ ~r~ .r 02/16J09 Korts 0944-1444 S hrs @ 4T rate $ 26$.94 BILLING INFORMATION Number of Officers: 1 Total Hours: 5 2009 YY'age rs $53.78 per- houY Total Due: $ 268.90 Make checks payable to the City of Columbia Heights Please mail payment tA: City of Columbsa Heights Police F?epariment, 559 Mill Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 5542I FOR' d.~EPf#di°TM.~NiTf1L U.S',~` ONL I' Officer(s) on Duty: Off Duty: Amount Received: ~'_,~~ .`~ ~ Date: ~~ ~-~' ~ 30 APOGEE Retail, LLC DATE INVOICE NO COMMENT 02/19/09 2009005 014963 AMOUNT DISCOUNT NET AMOUNT 268.90 .00 268.90 CHECK: 014963 03/01/09 City of Columbia Heights CHK TOTAL: 268.90 REFERENCE : ~ ~ ~ , ~ ~ , ~ ~-.( 014963 APOGEE Retail, LLC 3080 Centerville Road Alliance Bank Little Canada, MN 55117 St. Paul, Minnesota t651} 773-8077 75-121-919 x b s c 0 m *TWO HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND 90 CENTS m a DATE AMOUNT ~ 03j01/09 *******268.90* PA1r City of Columbia Heights TO THE police Department ORDER 559 Mill Street NE OF° Columbia Heights MN 55421 3 ~~~~`~7 N 14•®~~~6 ~ll® ,mop ~~ao ~ ~SE~®ao56 y 66011' ~~ 4 31 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS -CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: March 23, 2009 AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGERS NO: CITY MANAGER APPROVAL ' r ITEM: Gun Range BY: Walt Fehst BY: ~~, Recommendation DATE: March l 1, ZUGy llA T ~: NO: Background: Proposals have been received and qualified bidders interviewed for the Public Safety Building Gun Range. Attached is the recommendation from Construction Manager Doc Smith, EDS. Recommended Motion: MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Range Systems, Inc. to design, supply and install the gun range equipment at the Public Safety Facility at a cost of $129,979.00. COUNCIL ACTION: sz LJ 4. ~,~ r `'~"~~- '~. "Ore-si tejlrtsa~ f~t'$ 1~L 'J a L-- -': 7 ~ ~~ ~'.i."~t_~-~ti i- If~i~:]C m , :,,j~ u~j~'[!(, ii _. ! ` i.'~ ~ ~r.`...'C ~ e ~ _~',=.~_ ~., f ' ~'- 404A Saint Croix Trail North Lakeland, Minnesota 55043 Phone: 651-436-2426 1821 University Avenue • Suite 204-S St, Paul, Minnesota 55104 Phone: 651-998-0332 Fax: 651-436-3918 e-mail: info@edsbuilders.com www.edsbuitders.com March l I, 2009 Mr. Walt Fehst & City Council City of Columbia Heights 590 40~ Avenue Northeast Columbia Heights, MN 55421 RE: Columbia Heights Public Safety Center -Gun Range Recommendations Dear Mr. Fehst and City Council: On February 26, 2009 we received the following proposals from two qualified bidders and interviewed both companies on March 5, 2009. Meggit Training Systems, Inc. $178,293.00 Range Systems, Inc. $142,145.00 (Range Systems has agreed to design, supply and install the Gun Range equipment at a cost of $129,979.00 without obtaining a Performance and Labor Bond.) We feel both systems are comparable and after discussians with Buetow and Associates, Walt Fehst, and Scott Nadeau EDS Builders' recommendation for award of the Gun Range Equipment is: Range Systems, Inc. $129,979.00 Range Systems, Inc. does not have to supply a Performance and Payment Bond. They will provide documentation they are a solvent company, they will provide their sub-list, and they will provide lien waivers from their subs before payment is made. Sincerely, E D S Builders, Inc, ~,zpflt ~,r..~ Earl (Doc) Smith President 33 CITY COUNCIL LETTER. Meeting of March 23, 2009 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Fire MANAGER NO: APPROVAL ITEM: Rental Housing BY: Gary Gorman BYE'' Licenses d NO: DATE: March 16, 2009 DATE: Approval of the attached list of rental housing license applications, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for March 23, 2009. COUNCIL ACTION: 34 List of 2008 Rental Licenses to Approve Occupant' I.D. Property Owner Name Property Address 20286 Witt & Sons Inc. 20320 Real Property Management 20058 Katherine Crosby 10250 Ali Faduna 20084 Mike Hozempa 20193 John Richardson 20283 Mahmoud Rifai 10294 Ramon Sequndo 10244 Daniel Yesnes 561 51ST 1301 CIRCLE TERRACE 1162 CHEERY 1620 INNSBRUCK 3804 3RD 4639 WASHINGTON 3801 PIERCE 3947 ARTHUR 3923 MAI N 03/16/2009 10:14 ss Page 1 List of 2009 Rental Licenses to Approve Occupany I.D. Property Owner Name 10026 10071 30012 30016 30031 30073 10067-RY 30178 10149 10069 10119 10119 30041 30042 10028 20211 12066 10086 10077 30028 20232 30067 30067 30068 30136 10002 20167 30120 20123 30031 15041 20082 30054 20032 20048 Home Leasing & Management, Inc. Cel Mouton LLC M.V.A. International M.V.A. International Donald E. Anderson Family Trust Longfellow Properties Amal Aden Haji Azam Terrell Berglund Anne Binczik Jillian Bohumil John Bohumil Richard Caron Ray Chohan Adam Erickson Donald Ferry Marian Franz Jamie Halieckson Michael Huss Douglas Jones Angel Llapa Samuel Mikre Donald Mikre Donald Mikre Maynard Nielsen Brian Roeller Jessie Rudensky Brad Schumacher Marvin Sowada Jennifer Starkey John Swierczek Joseph Tohey Frank Triska Michael Vanderheyden Fletcher Wanless 03/16/2009 10:14 36 Property Address 4554 6TH 672 48TH 4318 3RD 4322 3RD 711 37TH 3923 LOOKOUT 3865 KEYES 4935 UNIVERSITY 3906 RESERVOIR 5055 6TH 4061 MAUREEN 4061 MAUREEN 1020 40TH 1026 40TH 4252 3RD 4536 7TH 3830 3RD 3807 MAIN 4430 ARTHUR 5100 6TH 5049 JACKSON 3709 JACKSON 3709 JACKSON 3855 JACKSON 4733 UNIVERSITY 3849 MAIN 4534 WASHINGTON 4633 TYLER 1000 50TH 711 37TH 3906 2ND 1261 CIRCLE TERRACE 950 47TH 4724 6TH 1307 CIRCLE TERRACE Page 1 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: March 23, 2009 AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER NO: License Department APPROVAL ITEM: License Agenda BY: Shelley Hanson DATE: NO: 2009 DATE: March 18 ~,i BY: ~ ` , BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Attached is the business license agenda for the March 23, 2009 Council meeting. This agenda consists of applications for Contractor licenses for 2009 and a Peddler's License for Hafner's Greenhouse. Mr. Hafner will be selling plants from his truck on Saturdays (May-July) in the parking lot of 4001 Central Ave. Mr. Hafner has the permission of the owner to operate at this location. At the top of the license agenda you will notice a phrase stating *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application. This means that the data privacy form has been submitted as required. If not submitted, certain information cannot be released to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed. on the business license agenda for March 23, 2009 as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: 37 TO CITY COUNCIL March 23, 2009 *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application CONTRACTOR'S LICENSES 2009 BLDG POLICE Aeshliman Plumbing Inc. 307 Jackson Ave, Elk River Peterson Htg & AC 6803 Merrimac Ln N, Maple Grove *Center Point Plumbing LLC 20129 Wolverine St NE, Elk River *Thrane Htg & Ac 5828 Grove St, Edina *PipeRight Plumbing 10710 Mississippi Blvd, Coon Rap *Rite-Way Waterproofing 448 Lilac St, Lino Lakes *Advanced Plumb Solutions 15744 Quincy St NE, Ham Lake *Brooklyn Aire Htg & Cool 8205 Groveland Rd, Mounds View *CRI Services 3612 Fillmore St NE, Mpls Hertz Mechanical Inc 19561 Vernon St, Elk River PEDDLER/SOLICITOR LKENSE Michael H. Hafner dba Hafner's Greenhouse Will be operating from Pkg Lot of 4001 Central Ave on Saturdays (May-July). $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $100 3$ CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FINANCE DEPARTMENT COUNCIL MEETING OF: March 23. 200 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Motion to approve payment of bills out of the proper funds, as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 129456 in the amount of $ 1 991 369.15 through 129727 These checks have been examined and found to be legal charges against the CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, and are herby, recommended for payment. 39 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 03/19/2009 13:11:21 Check History GLOSOS-V06.74 COVERPAGE GL540R ******************************************************************************* * *** C O U N C I L * *** C O U N C I L * *** C O U N C I L * *** C O U N C I L ******************************************************************************* Report Selection: Optional Report Title.......03/23/2009 COUNCIL LISTING INCLUSIONS: Fund & Account ............... Check Date .................. Source Codes ................ Journal Entry Dates......... Journal Entry Ids........... Check Number ................ Project ..................... Vendor ...................... Invoice ..................... Purchase Order .............. Bank ........................ Voucher .................... Released Date ............... Cleared Date ................ Include Exp/Rev Closing Entries thru thru thru thru thru 129456 thru 129727 thru thru thru thru thru thru thru thru N Run Instructions: Jobq Banner Copies Form Printer Hold Space LPI Lines CPI CP SP J COUNCIL 01 P4 Y S 6 066 10 40 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 03/19/2009 13 BANK VENDOR BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Check History GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 1 03/23/2009 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT ABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC 129456 141.05 ACE HARDWARE 129457 32.75 AMERICAN PUMP COMPANY 129458 1,988.83 AMERIPRIDE LINEN INC 129459 197.24 .ANDERSON/DEREK 129460 1,400.00 ANOKA COUNTY 129461 223.30 ANOKA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEP 129462 150.00 BAKER & TAYLOR 129463 3,692.24 BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD 129464 45.00 BATTERIES PLUS 129465 74.53 BIFF'S,INC. 129466 534.67 BRQCK WHITE CO. 129467 696.08 BUILDING FASTENERS 129468 26.10 CAMDEN PET HOSPITAL, INC 129469 976.00 CARGILL INC 129470 13,784.09 CATCO PARTS SERVICE 129471 3,677.04 CCH INCORPORATED 129472 22.73 CENTER POINT ENERGY 129473 2.87 CINTAS FIRST AID-SAFETY 129474 82.72 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL 129475 37.22 CYS UNIFORMS 129476 45.76 DCI INDUSTRIES LTD 124477 259.15 DEMCO, INC. 129478 57.86 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS INC 129479 160.29 FIRE INSTRUCTION & RESCU 129480 700.00 FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE 129481 1,000.00 FUEL MASTER, INC 129482 1,020.83 G & K SERVICES INC 129483 437.20 GARELICK STEEL CO 129484 715.68 GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT 129485 173.38 GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO 129486 278.25 GERTENS GREENHOUSE 129487 200.97 GOODIN CO. 129488 99.31 GRAFIX SHOPPE, INC 129489 112.25 HERRINGER/GERRY 129490 35.00 HOME DEPOT #2802 129491 1.06 INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH IN 129492 170.00 INTEGRA TELECOM INC 129493 166.53 IPC PRINTING 129494 290.22 J H CARSON ELECTRIC COMP 129495 118.85 KENNEDY & GRAVEN 129496 1,706.00 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS 129497 500.00 LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC 129498 1,116.42 LOW VOLTAGE CONTRACTORS 129499 383.40 MADDEN & ASSOCIATES/FRAM 129500 350.55 MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F' 129501 179.16 METRO EMERGENCY MANAGER' 129502 30.00 41 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 03/19/2009 13 BANK VENDOR BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Check History GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 2 03/23/2009 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT MIDWAY FORD 129503 530.88 MIDWEST TAPE 129504 447.70 MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO. 129505 482.87 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF 129506 10,134.00 MINNESOTA PETROLEUM SERV 129507 89.09 MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF CPA. 129508 195.00 NORTHERN WATER WORKS SUP 129509 303.51 NYSTROM PUBLISHING COMPA 129510 7,141.84 OFFICE DEPOT 129511 130.38 ONE-CALL CONCEPT-GOPHER 129512 184.90 ORKIN TNC 129513 68.60 PERSONNEL DECISIONS INTL 129514 1,190.00 QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COUR 129515 14.73 QWEST COMMUNICATIONS 129516 80.67 RYDBERG/SCOTT 129517 47.50 S & T OFFICE PRODUCTS IN 129518 878.89 SEVETT/COREY 129519 1,250.00 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA 129520 170.35 SUN PUBLICATION INC 129521 116.33 SZUREK/MARLAINE 129522 35.00 T-MOBILE INC 129523 50.03 TERMINAL SUPPLY CO, INC 129524 14.21 THOMSON GALE 129525 26.22 TOXALERT, INC. 129526 85.00 U.S. BANK 129527 3,006.25 VERIZON WIRELESS 129528 31.24 VOSS LIGHTING 129529 230.20 WATER CONSERVATION SRVCS 129530 220.30 WHOLESALE TRUCK-TRLR PR 129531 48.63 WORKS COMPUTING INC 129532 1,775.00 ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPAN 129533 195.06 ALT/JOYCE 129534 46.00 AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPAN 129535 140.70 ANOKA COUNTY - GOVT CEN 129536 5,125.00 ANOKA COUNTY LICENSE CEN 129537 4,309.33 BARNA/IRENE 129538 204.00 BELLBOY BAR SUPPLY 129539 578.49 BELLBOY CORPORATION 129540 4,810.60 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES L 129541 24,366.80 CAT & FIDDLE BEVERAGE 129542 688.00 CENTER POINT ENERGY 129543 13,098.83 CHTSAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTI 129544 3,332.78 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 129545 204,259.94 COCA-COLA BOTTLING MIDWE 129546 1,064.32 DANIMAL DISTRIBUTING INC 129547 1,409.64 DE JARLAIS/JESSIE 129548 56.00 DEX MEDIA EAST LLC 129549 102.35 42 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 03/19/2009 13 BANK VENDOR BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Check History GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 3 03/23/2009 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT FIRST STUDENT INC 129550 210.17 FLODIN/FRED 129551 46.00 FSH COMMUNICATIONS, LLC 129552 60.00 GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO 129553 156.72 ~3RIGGS-COOPER & CO 129554 41,283.79 :HEIGHTS BAKERY 129555 12.23 HOFFMAN/TIM 129556 250.00 HOHENSTEINS INC 129557 2,939.75 HONEYWELL INC 129558 5,708.67 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST 129559 249,676.08 JJ TAYLOR DIST OF MN 129560 22,737.88 JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO. 129561 34,920.20 JOHNSTON/ERIK 129562 37.28 KNOLL/DONALD 129563 92.00 LEGLER/ANDRA 129564 46.00 MARK VII DIST. 129565 13,472.28 MN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATIO 129566 331.10 MUSCOVITZ/PATRICIA 129567 56.65 MUVUNDAMINA/GUISLAIN 129568 70.00 NEEDHAM DISTRIBUTING CO 129569 327.60 PAUSTIS & SONS WINE COMP 129570 2,119.68 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 129571 8,332.93 QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS 129572 17,946.88 QWEST COMMUNICATIONS 129573 40.47 RATHBUN/NANCY 129574 56.00 RJM DISTRIBUTING INC 129575 319.23 SHAMROCK GROUP-ACE ICE 129576 114.00 SHELLAND/JOHN 129577 92.00 SPRINT INC 129578 122.97 STANWAY EXCAVATING 129579 937.20 STATE SURPLUS PROPERTY 129580 5,300.00 SURLY BREWING CO INC 129581 520..00 SUTLON/NINA 129582 16.89 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 129583 660.00 UPPER MISSISSIPPI IRRIGA 129584 168.30 VAN PILSUM/JOHN 129585 46.00 VERIZON WIRELESS 129586 72.08 VINOCOPIA INC 129587 226.00 WINE MERCHANTS 129588 1,781.94 WOODFILL/ERNIE 129589 92.00 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 129590 19,216.43 HONEYWELL INC 129591 5,502.05 FLEET SERVICES-DEPT OF A 129592 5,300.00 BERGGREN STEEL FABRICATI 129593 72,229.45 BRAUN INTERTEC CORP 129594 963.40 BUETOW AND ASSOCIATES IN 129595 36,290.08 CROSSTOWN MASONRY INC 129596 214,700.00 43 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 03/19/2009 13 BANK VENDOR BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Check History GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 4 03/23/2009 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT EDS BUILDERS INC 129597 25,820.17 GOPHER ELECTRIC CONTRACT 129598 24,700.00 HILLTOP TRAILER SALES IN 129599 298.20 MASTER MECHANICAL INC 129600 38,879.70 MD MECHANICAL INC 129601 70,999.20 MOLIN CONCRETE PRODUCTS 129602 157,348.50 NATIONAL WINDOW ASSOCIAT 129603 8,170.00 WTG TERRAZZO & TILE INC 129604 2,341.75 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 129605 839.14 AARP 129606 192.00 ANOKA COUNTY LICENSE CEN 129607 452.50 ASPEN MILLS, INC. 129608 36.50 BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD 129609 467.00 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC 129610 48.08 CAREERTRACK 129611 149.00 CERTIFIED APPLIANCE RECY 129612 165.00 CITY OF BLOOMINGTON 129613 60.00 CSC CREDIT SERVICES INC 129614 25.00 FIRST AMERICAN 129615 68.33 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE 129616 85.00 FIRST FTNANCIAL TITLE AG 129617 82.93 G & K SERVICES INC 129618 40.58 GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO 129619 87.81 GRAND SLAM SPORTS & ENT 129620 605.00 HECKER/DANIELLE 129621 8.78 HSA BANK 129622 380.00 INTERBANK 129623 159.16 KENNEDY & GRAVEN 129624 697.00 MADY'S BOWLING CENTER 129625 226.85 MINNESOTA RIVER BOARD 129626 50.00 MOELLER/KAREN 129627 144.37 MOGOLLON/MOSSES 129628 19.98 NORTHEAST BANK 129629 127,850.00 PETTY CASH - KAREN MOELL 129630 197.22 QWEST BUSINESS SERVICES 129631 533.00 QWEST COMMUNICATIONS 129632 735.33 RIGS AND SQUADS INC 129633 234.19 STAGES THEATER COMPANY 129634 125.00 STREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DO 129635 71.32 T-MOBILE INC 129636 663.80 THELEN INC 129637 280.36 XCEL ENERGY (N S P) 129638 28.28 A&T UPHOLSTERY INC 129639 415.25 ACE HARDWARE 129640 41.82 ALL SAFE FIRE & SECURITY 129641 131.25 ALLIED-BFI WASTE SYSTEMS 129642 89,358.37 AMERIPRIDE LINEN INC 129643 218.44 44 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 03/19/2009 13 BANK `JENDOR BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Check History GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 5 03/23/2009 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS INC 129644 283.10 ANOKA COUNTY - ES 129645 100.00 ANOKA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEP 129646 220.00 ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY 129647 173.84 ANOKA CTY - CENTRAL COMM 129648 2,148.68 ASPEN MILLS, INC. 129649 273.89 ASTLEFORD INTERNATIONAL 129650 66,086.37 BAKER & TAYLOR 129651 1,811.37 BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD 129652 14,017.00 BATTERIES PLUS - 028 129653 42.60 BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC 129654 1,806.77 BONESTROO 129655 393.00 BOYER TRUCK PARTS 129656 172.16 BRADLEY & GUZZETTA LLC 129657 2,612.50 BRAUER & ASSOCIATES LTD 129658 350.00 BUILDING FASTENERS 129659 196.91 CATCO PARTS SERVICE 129660 1,388.63 CCH INCORPORATED 129661 63.18 CCP INDUSTRIES 129662 309.64 CHAMBERLAIN OIL COMPANY 129663 932.94 CHOICE POINT SERVICES 129664 640.00 CINTAS FIRST AID-SAFETY 129665 429.96 CLARK PRODUCTS INC 129666 313.71 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RENTAL 129667 37.24 DELEGARD TOOL CO. 129668 92.64 DELTA HOSPITAL SUPPLY IN 129669 91.85 DNR ENTERPRISES 129670 740.54 DU ALL SERVICE CONTRALTO 129671 300.91 .EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC 129672 6,650.00 EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TEC 129673 523.45 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS INC 129674 14.53 FIDELITY BUILDING SERVIC 129675 5,165.77 FLEX COMPENSATION, INC 129676 99.75 FORCE AMERICA 129677 139.17 FRIDLEY HISTORICAL SOCIE 129678 24.45 G & K SERVICES INC 129679 418.88 GENE'S WATER & SEWER INC 129680 3,975.05 GILLUND ENTERPRISES 129681 342.88 GIS RANGERS LLC 129682 7,925.40 HARTLAND FUEL PRODUCTS L 129683 8,675.44 HASSAN SAND & GRAVEL 129684 1,057.02 ~3D SUPPLY WATER WORKS 129685 1,775.94 HUSET PARK DEVELOPMENT C 129686 13,018.00 IDEARC MEDIA CORP 129687 61.75 INFRARED HEATING SALES&S 129688 79.00 INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH IN 129689 170.00 ISANTI COUNTY EQUIPMENT 129690 52.40 45 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 03/19/2009 1:3 BANK VENDOR BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Check History GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 6 03/23/2009 COUNCIL LISTING LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITI LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS 1NADDEN & ASSOCIATES/FRAN MEDICS TRAINING INC MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F METRO WELDING SUPPLY METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WAS MIDWEST TAPE 1~IINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT MINNEAPOLIS OXYGEN CO. MN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC 1KN DEPT OF HEALTH MN FIRE SERVICE CERTIFZC MTI DISTRIBUTING NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE DEPOT ONVOY INC PETTY CASH - REBECCA LOA PREMIUM WATERS INC PRO GRAPHICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES QWEST COMMUNICATIONS RADIO SHACK :RECREATION SUPPLY CO INC .S & T OFFICE PRODUCTS IN SCHELEN GRAY ELECTRIC SCHOLASTIC LIBRARY PUBLI SHERWIN WILLIAMS SUN PUBLICATION INC 'T-MOBILE INC 'PENNANT COMPANY 'THOMSON GALE 'TOUSLEY FORD 'TRI-COUNTY LAW ENFORCEME 'USA MOBILITY WIRELESS IN WATER CONSERVATION SRVCS 'WHOLESALE TRUCK-TRLR PR CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT 129691 80.00 129692 45,695.75 129693 476.50 129694 400,00 129695 84.66 129696 28.76 129697 74,716.88 129698 22.99 129699 63,990.63 129700 11.93 129701 25.00 129702 150.00 129703 180.00 129704 47.61 129705 40.99 129706 153.04 129707 1,189.11 129708 36.65 129709 45.39 129710 12.78 129711 176.70 129712 116.26 129713 25.96 129714 2,627.14 129715 561.12 129716 212.90 129717 247.00 129718 112.17 129719 565.95 129720 411.84 129721 182.97 129722 152.05 129723 928.50 129724 50.00 129725 34.31 129726 267.40 129727 118.62 1,991,369.15 *** 46 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 03/19/2009 13 BANK VENDOR REPORT TOTALS; CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Check History GL540R-V06.74 PAGE 7 03/23/2009 COUNCIL LISTING CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT 1,991,369.15 RECORDS PRINTED - 001058 47 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 03/1 9/2009 13:11:24 Check History FUND RECAP: FUND DESCRIPTION DISBURSEMENTS 101 GENERAL 93,1'73.65 201 COMMUNI'PY DEVELOPMENT FUND 856.37 212 STATE AID MAINTENANCE 510.92 225 CABLE TELEVISION 2,612.50 240 LIBRARY 12,695.61 261 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS 2,340.17 315 SULL-SHORES:TX GO BONDS2008A 128,275.00 340 GO IMPROV/REV BONDS 2006A 231.25 341 GO STREET REHAB BONDS 2007A 431.25 343 GO PUB SAFETY CTR BOND 2008B 425.00 371 TIF T4: 4747 CENTRAL AVE 3,197.50 372 HUSET PARK AREA TIF (T6) 16,608.00 387 G.O. IMPROVEMENT BOND 1999A 431.25 388 G O IMPROVE/REV BONDS 2003A 231.25 410 SHEFFIELD REDEVLPMNT NON-TIF 1,614.87 412 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PARKS 393.00 415 CAPITAL IMPRVMT - PIR PROJ 1,617.53 417 PUB SAFETY BLDG CONSTRUCTION 653,579.59 418 COMMUNI'PY CTR CAPITAL BLDG 249,676.08 420 CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT 1,263.25 431 CAP EQUIP REPLACE-GENERAL 70,265.52 434 CAP EQUIP REPLACE - GARAGE 1,287.72 601 WATER UTILITY 89,104.05 602 SEWER UTILITY 76,928.49 603 REFUSE FUND 89,458.66 604 STORM SEWER UTILITY 300.54 609 LIQUOR 195,557.56 631 WATER FUND DEBT SERVICE 375.00 632 SEWER F';JND DEBT SERVICE 81.25 634 STORM SEWER DEBT SERVICE 375.00 701 CENTRAL GARAGE 35,550.15 720 INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2,345.44 875 FISCAL AGENCY: GIS RANGER 7,925.40 881 CONTRIBUTED PROJECTS-REC 84.89 884 INSURANCE 47,195.75 885 PAYROLL FUND 204,259.94 887 FLEX BENEFIT FUND 99.75 TOTAL ALL FUNDS 1,991,369.15 BANK RECAP: BANK NAME DISBURSEMENTS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GL060S-V06.74 RECAPPAGE GL540R 48 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 03/19/2009 1:3:11:24 Check History GL060S-V06.74 RECAPPAGE GL540R BANK RECAP: BANK NAME BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT TOTAL ALL BANKS DISBURSEMENTS 1,991,369.15 1,991,369.15 49 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of March 23, 2009 AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY Fire MANAGER NO: APPROV A L ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman ~ y •,9, . BY: `, Revocation v f ~. DATE: March 16, 2009 DATE: NO: 09-39 to 09-51 Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against rental properties at 2009-39 2009-40 2009-41 2009-42 2009-43 2009-44 2009-45 2009-46 2009-47 2009-48 2009-49 2009-50 2009-51 - 1348-50 44-1/2 Avenue - 3933-35 Ulysses Street - 4420 Jefferson Street - 1401-03 Parkview Lane - 1214-16 Cheery Lane - 3732 3`d Street - 4145-47 St" Street - 1171 49`" Avenue - 3705 Reservoir Blvd. - 508 40`'' Avenue - 3700 Van Buren Street - 4506-08 Fillmore Street - 4104 7t" Street for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Numbers 2009-39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, and 51 being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution Numbers 2009-39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, and 51 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. COUNCIL ACTION: 50 RESOLUTION 2009-39 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) ofthat certain residential rental license held by Francisco Lopez (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1348-50 44-1/2 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 March 6, 2009 of an public hearing to be held on March 23, 2009. 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 FA 1. That on or about January 15, 2009, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to renew the rental Iicense for this property. The letter vvas mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on March 6, 2009 inspection office staff reviewed the property file and. noted that the property remained unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to- wit: a. Failure to submit renewal rental license application and fees b. Failure to schedule an annual rental relicensing 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 The rental license belanging to the Lieense holder described herein a~~d identified by license number F8756 is hereby revoked; 2. The City will post far the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder; All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. 51 Passed this day of 2009 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 52 RESOLUTION 2009-40 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article 1 V, Section SA.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Klienbank (Hereinafter "License Holder"}. Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 3933-35 Utyssess 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 March 6, 2009 of an public hearing to be held on March 23, 2009, 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 January 15, 2009, 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 March 6, 2009 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- wn: a. Failure to submit renewal rental license application and fees b. Failure to schedule an annual rental. relicensing inpsection 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 The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8927 is hereby revoked; 2. The City will past for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder; 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. 53 Passed this day of 2009 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 54 RESOLUTION 2009-41 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 Silvio Guachichula (Hereinafter "License Holder"}. Whereas, License holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4420 Jefferson Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article 1W, 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 March 9, 2009 of an public hearing to be held on March 23, 2009. 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 January 15, 2009, 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 March 9, 2009 inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to- wit: a. Failure to submit 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 The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8863 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 Haller. Passed this ,day of 2009 55 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 56 RESOLUTION 2009-42 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 Jose Alonso (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, License holder is the legal awner ofthe real property located at 1401-03 Parkview 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 March 6, 2009 of an public hearing to be held on March 23, 2009. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Calurnbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on or about January 15, 2009, 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 March 6, 2009 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- ~vit: a. Failure to submit renewal rental license application and fees b. Failure to schedule an annual rental relicensing inppection 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 t11e City Code, Chapter SA, Article III SA.306 and SA.303(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and 'identified by license number F8859 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 remave themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. 57 Passed. this day of 2009 Offered by: Second by; Roll Cail: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Cierk ~s RESOLUTION 2009-43 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 Shemica Riley (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1214-16 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 March 9, 2009 of an public hearing to be held on March 23, 2009, Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT That on or about January 15, 2009, 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. That on March 9, 2009 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. 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- wn: a. 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 The rental license belonging to the License Holder described. herein and identified by license number F8863 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; Ali tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. Passed. this ,day of 2009 59 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 60 RESOLUTION 2009-44 Resolution of the City Council far the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(A) ofthat certain residential rental license held by Jose Lerna (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 3732 3`d 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 March 9, 2009 of an public hearing to be held on March 23, 2009. 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 January 15, 2009, 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 March 9, 2009 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- wn: a. 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 The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8872 is hereby revoked; 2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder; All. tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. Passed this day of 2009 61 Offered by: Second by: Rol] Catl: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 62 RESOLUTION 2009-45 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) ofthat certain residential rental license held by Terry Martin (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4145-47 5`"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 March 9, 2009 of an public hearing to be held on March 23, 2009. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT That on or about January 15, 2009, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to renew the rental License for ibis property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. That on March 9, 2009 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. 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- wn: a. 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 Ili SA.306 and SA.303(A}. ORI?ER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8782 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. Passed this day of 2009 63 Offered by: Second by: Roll CaiL° Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 64 RESOLUTION 2009-46 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article I V, Section SA.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Midwest Realty Services (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the Iegal owner of the real property located at ll 71 49`" 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 March 9, 2009 of an public hearing to be held on March 23, 2009. 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 December 18, 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 March 9, 2009 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- wn: a. Failure to complete a rental property inspection. Inspection has been scheduled and no one has shown up. 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 The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F9419 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. 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first 65 day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. Passed this day of 2009 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 66 RESOLUTION 2009-47 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 Mortgage Electronice Registration System, Inc. (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 3705 Reservoir Blvd. 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 far the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on March 6, 2009 of an public hearing to be held on March 23, 2009. 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 3anuary 15, 2009, inspection office staff sent a fetter 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 March 6, 2009 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- wn: a. Failure to submit renewal rental License application and fees b. Failure to schedule an annual rental relicensing inppection 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 F8755 is hereby revoked; 2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder; All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. 67 Passed this day of 2009 Offered by: Second by: Roil Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 68 RESOLUTION 2009-48 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IW, Section SA.408(A} of that certain residential rental license held by Mile High Properties, LLC (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the Legal owner of the real property located at 508 40`" 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 March 9, 2009 of an public hearing to be held on March 23, 2009. 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 January 15, 2009, inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to renew the rental license for this property. Tl^ie letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on March 9, 2009 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- wn: a. 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 The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F8791 is hereby revoked; 2a The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder; 3_ All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held. by License Holder. Passed this day of .2009 69 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 70 RESOLUTION 2009-49 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 R. Tomas (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 3700 Van Buren. Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed. Council. action contained herein was given to the License Holder on March 9, 2009 of an public hearing to be held on March 23, 2009. 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 January 8, 2009, 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 March 9, 2009 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- wn: a. Failure to complete a rental property inspection. Inspection has been scheduled twice and. both times no one has shown up. 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 5A.303(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number U3700 is hereby revoked; 2. The City will post far 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, 71 Passed this day of 2009 Offered. by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 72 RESOLUTION 2009-50 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 Fletcher Wanless (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the Iegal owner of the real property located at 4506-08 Fillmore Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on March 9, 2009 of an public hearing to be held on March 23, 2009. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and. all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT That on or about January 15, 2009, 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. That on March 9, 2009 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. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to- wit: a. Failure to submit 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 The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F$791 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. Passed this ,day of 2009 73 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 74 RESOLUTION 2009-51 Resolution of the City Council far the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Wells Fargo (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the Legal owner of the real property located at 4104 7`" 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 March 9, 2009 of an public hearing to be held on March 23, 2009, 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 January 15, 2009, 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 March 9, 2009 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- wlt: a. 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 The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number FLP4104 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. Passed this day of 2009 75 Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk 76 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meetin of: March 23, 2009 AGENDA. SECTION: Public Hearings ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S NO: Community Development APPROVAL ITEM: 2°d Reading of Ordinance 1561, being a BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner BY: ~ f ~'~ ,~ fi Zoning Amendment as it Relates to Signs in the DATE: March 16, 2009 --. 4 Design Overlay District. BACKGROUND: Currently any type of new development along Central Avenue and 40th Avenue needs to receive approval from the Planning Commission via the Site Plan Approval process. This includes existing businesses that want to add more signage or increase the size of their current sign. Staff has received several concerns from new businesses that want to erect signs, but have to wait for up to two months in order to gain site plan approval from the Planning Commission. In order to accommodate new businesses in the City, Staff recommends amending the Zoning Code to allow the issuance of new sign permits for existing tenant spaces without needing a site plan approval to do so. Staff feels that this would appease new businesses who want to place signs on their business as soon as possible, without having to wait for up to two months. It should be noted that signs that are a part of a new development in the Design Guidelines District would still require site plan approval. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing for the request on March 3, 2009. They voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the zoning amendment relating to signs in the Design Overlay District, with a 4-0 vote. CO ED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1561, being ample copies available to the public. Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1561, being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1.490 City Code of 2005, relating to signage in the Design Overlay District within the City of Columbia Heights. Attaclvnents: Ordinance 1.161 (2"`'Readin Format), Draft Ordinance 1561(1''` Readin Format), P+Z Re ort COUNCIL ACTION e I ~ 77 ORDINANCE NO. 1561 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005 RELATING TO SIGNAGE IN THE DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.113 (D)(4)(a) of the Columbia Heights City Code, which currently reads to wit: § 9.113 OVERLAY DISTRICTS. (D) Design Overlav District. (4) Applicability of design guidelines. (a) Design guidelines shall apply to all nonresidential, mixed use and/or multi-family buildings, and to the following activities: 1. New construction; 2. Any exterior changes, inchlding repainting, with the exception of replacement or repair of existing materials; 3. Any internal remodeling or expansion activity that increases the overall size of the building by 10% or more; and 4. Any development or expansion of parking areas that would result in a lot with more than four parking spaces; 5. Minor alterations such as repainting may be handled administratively, as determined by the City Planner. Is thereby amended to read as follows: § 9.113 OVERLAY DISTRICTS. (D) Design Overlay District. (4) Applicability of design guidelines. (b} Design guidelines shall apply to all nonresidential, mixed use andlor multi-family buildings, and to the following activities: ~s 1. New construction; 2. Any exterior changes, including repainting, with the exception of replacement or repair of existing materials; 3. Any internal remodeling or expansion activity that increases the overall size of the building by 10% or more; and 4. Any development or expansion of parking areas that would result in a lot with more than four parking spaces; 5. Minor alterations such as repainting, and the installation of new signage on existing buildings may be handled administratively, as determined by the City Planner. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: March 9, 2009 Second Reading: March 23, 2009 Date of Passage: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk/Council Secretary 79 DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 1561 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005 RELATING TO SIGNAGE IN THE DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.113 (D)(4)(a) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: § 9.113 OVERLAY DISTRICTS. (D) Design Ch~erlay District. (4) Applicability of design guidelines. (a) Design guidelines shall apply to all nonresidential, mixed use and/or multi-family buildings, and to the following activities: 1, Nev~~ construction; 2. Any exterior changes, including repainting, with the exception of replacement or repair of existing materials; 3. Any internal remodeling or expansion activity that increases the overall size of the building by 10% or more; and 4, Any development or expansion of parking areas that would result in a lot with more than four parking spaces; 5. Minor alterations such as repainting, and the installation of new signage on existing buildings may be handled administratively, as determined by the City Planner. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: March 9, 2009 Second Reading: March 23, 2009 Date of Dassagc: 80 Offered by: Seconded by: 1Zo11 Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk/Council Secretary 81 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PLANNING REPORT CASE NUMBER: 2009-0303 DATE: March 3, 2009 TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commission APPLICANT: City of Columbia Heights LOCATION: City Wide REQUEST: Zoning Amendment for Signage in Design Guidelines District PREPARED BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner INTRODUCTION The Design Guidelines were adopted by the City Council after one year of preparation by a citizens group that included residents, as well as Central Avenue business owners. The guidelines were established to increase the visual appeal and pedestrian orientation of certain major street corridors within the city, thereby increasing the economic vitality of these corridors, and supporting the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. The guidelines represent the minimum standards for design quality and have been implemented by Discount Tire, Advanced Auto Parts, and Grand Central Lofts, all on Central Avenue. Ryland Homes, Inc. and Schafer Richardson have also used the guidelines in the redevelopment of the Industrial Park. The intent of the Design Guidelines is to give the Planning Commission and City Council greater discretion on the design of new construction in the City of Columbia Heights. Currently any type of new development along Central Avenue and 40th Avenue need to receive approval fram the Planning Commission via the Site Plan Approval process. This includes existing businesses that want to add mare signage or increase the size of their current sign, Staff has received several concerns from new businesses that want to erect signs, but have to wait for up to two months in order to gain site plan approval from the Planning Commission. In order to accommodate new businesses in the City, Staff recommends amending the Zoning Cade to allow the issuance of new sign permits for existing tenant spaces without needing a site plan approval to do so. Staff feels that this would appease new businesses who want to place signs on their business as soon as possible, without having to wait for up to two months. it should be noted that signs that are a part of a new development in the Design Guidelines District would still require site plan approval. City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission March 3, 2009 City of Columbia Heights, Design Guideline Signage Case # 2009-0303 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN One of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to preserve and enhance the existing viable commercial areas within the community, and to promote reinvestment in properties by the commercial and industrial sectors. The proposed Zoning Amendment would allow for new businesses to erect their signage as soon as they could, rather than waiting for a site plan approval. This would aid to the promotion of reinvestment into the commercial sectors of the City. ZONING ORDINANCE Section 9.113 (D)(4)(a) of the Zoning Code states that the Design Guidelines shall apply to all nonresidential, mixed-use and/or multi-family buildings, and to the following activities: 1. New construction; 2. Any exterior changes, including repainting, with the exception of replacement or repair of existing materials; 3. Any internal remodeling or expansion activity that increases the overall size of the building by 10% or more; 4. Any development or expansion of parking areas that would result in a lot with more than four parking spaces; and 5. fVlinor alterations such as repainting may be handled administratively, as determined by the City Planner. Staff recommends including language that would allow for the installation of new signage on existing buildings to be handled administratively, as determined by the City Planner. FINDINGS OF FACT Section 9.104 (F) of the Columbia Heights zoning code requires that the City Council make each of the following four findings before approving a zoning amendment: The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. ®ne of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to preserve and enhance the existing viable commercial areas within the communr'ty, and to promote reinvestment in properties by the commercial and industrial sectors. The proposed Zoning Amendment would allow for new businesses to erect their signage as soon as they could, rather than waiting for a site plan approval. This would aid to the promotion of reinvestment into the commercial sectors of the City. 2. The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely far the benefit of a single property owner. The proposed amendment would affect ail business owners throughout the city that are subject to the Design Guidelines. Page 2 83 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission March 3, 2009 City of Columbia Heights, Design Guideline Signage Case # 2009-0303 3, Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, the existing use of the property and the zoning classification of property within the general area of the property in question are compatible with the proposed zoning classification. The amendment would not change the zoning classification of a particular property. 4. Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, there has been a change in the character or trend of development in the general area of the property in question, which has taken place since such property was placed in the current zoning classification. The amendment would not change the zoning classification of a particular property. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends including language in the Design Guidelines that would allow for the installation of new signage on existing buildings to be handled administratively, as determined by the City Planner. Motion: That the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the proposed zoning amendment, allowing for businesses subject to the Design Guidelines to place signage on existing buildings without the requirement of a site plan approval. Attachments • Draft zoning ordinance Page 3 84