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Councibnenrbers
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Brzrce Nm»rocki
Tanvnera Dielam
Bruce Kelcenberg
City Manager
Walter R. FeHst
The following is the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held at 7:00 p.m. on
Monday, November 09, 2009 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E.,
Columbia Heights, MN.
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION
Invocation by Chaplain, Bob Lyndes, Crest View Communities
2. 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, GUESTS
A. Donation by Jeffs Bobby and Steve's AutoWorld for Huset playground
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 City Council meein~ p4
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the October 26, 2009 City Council meeting
B. Accept minutes of the Columbia Heights Boards and Commissions
MOTION: Move to accept the July 28, 2009 minutes of the HRA. pis
MOTION: Move to accept the October 15, 2009 minutes of the Charter Commission. pz4
MOTION: Move to accept the November 3, 2009 minutes of the Planning and Zoning p25
Commission.
MOTION: Move to accept the October 7, 2009 minutes of the Library Board. p3o
C. Establish a budget review work session date of November 30, 2009. p32
MOTION: Move to establish. a City Council Work Session meeting for budget review on
Monday, November 30, 2009 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Curtis Ramsdell Conference Room at
the Public Safety Building.
D. Approve Transfer of Funds from General Fund to Police Dept. Budget re JAG I Grant Overtime
Reimbursement p33
MOTION: Move to transfer $7,515.35, the amount of money received from Anoka County as
reimbursement for overtime under the JAG I grant for the third quarter of 2009 (July 1 to
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September 30, 2009) from the General Fund to the Police Department 2009 Budget line 1020,
Overtime.
E. HVAC Preventive Maintenance Services for Crty Facilities pas
MOTION: Move to accept the bids for HVAC Preventive Maintenance Services from NSI
Horwitz for City facilities, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid and, furthermore, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a 3-year contract for the same.
F. Refuse and Rec c~~: Contract award p37
MOTION: Move to approve the contract for Refuse, Recycling, Yard Waste, and White Goods
Services with Veolia Environmental Solid Waste Services fora 5-year contract term.
G. Approval of the attached list of rental housing license applications in that they have met the ps4
requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for
November 9, 2009.
H. Approve Business License Applications ps9
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed. on the business license agenda for November 9,
2009 as presented.
I. Approve payment of the bills p62
MOTION: Move to approve the payment of bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached
register covering Check Number 132319 through Check Number 1.32494 in the amount of
$1,752,574.16.
MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda items.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Adopt Resolution 2009-181, 4344 2nd Street N.E. being a Resolution aparovin~ rental license
revocation for failure to meet the requirements of the Property Maintenance Codes. p7i
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Number
2009-18 i there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution Number 2009-181 being a Resolution 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 license listed.
B. Adopt Resolution 2009-182, 3930 University Avenue N.E. being a declaration of nuisance and
abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Hei lgits. p7~
MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution Number 2009-
1.82, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution Number 2009-182 being a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property listed a nuisance and approving the
abatement of violations from the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
C. First Reading: Ordinance 1573, Zoning Amendment to rezone 3701 Reservoir Blvd. from GB to
R-2A.
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MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1.573, there being ample copies
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available to the public.
MOTION: Move to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1573 far Monday, November 23,
2009, at approximately '7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
i. Adopt Resolution 2009-183, being a Resolution approvinP plans and specifications and.
ordering advertisement for bids for the Gateway Pedestrian Bride. ps4
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2009-183, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adapt Resolution No. 2009-183 approving plans and specifications and
ordering advertisement for bids for the Gateway Pedestrian Bridge, City Project Number 0906.
2. Adopt Resolution 2009-180, being a Resolution approving a Limited Use Permit with
MnDOT for the Gateway Pedestrian Bridge. pa6
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2009-180, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2009-1.80 approving a Limited Use Pei-~nit for the
Gateway Pedestrian Bridge, City Project Number 0906.
B. Bid Considerations -none
C. Other Business
Apt~oint members to the Recreation. Telecommunications. Traffic Commissions and Libra
Board. Pa e
MOTION: Move to appoint Justin Grossing to the Recreation Commission for the vacant teen to
expire Apri12013, Dennis Stroik to the Telecommunications Commission for the vacant term to
expire April 2011, Charles Tyler to the Traffic Commission for the vacant term to expire April
2011, and Barbara Tantanella to the Library Board for the vacant teen to expire April 2012.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
Report of the City Attorney
9. CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on 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. ADJOURNMENT
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 26, 2009
The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
October 26, 2009 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights,
MN.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Diehm, Councilmember
Kelzenberg
Absent: Councilmember Williams
Lay Minister Shirley Barnes, Crest View Communities, gave the Invocation.
Peterson indicated. that in the name of peace, on Armistice Day, we will dedicate the Public Safety
Tribute Statue at 1.0:00 a.m. on November 11, 2009 at the Public Safety Building.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -recited
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Peterson removed item 7B Bid -Considerations for Emergency Repair of Trunk Storm Sewer
at 45th Avenue outfall to Mississippi River and tabled it to the November 9, 2009 City Council
meeting. Peterson removed Rental License Revocation Resolutions 2009-170, 2009-171, 2009-172,
and 2009-175 in that the properties are now in compliance.
Nawrocki questioned why the refuse contract and new officer contract was not on this agenda. Fehst
stated they will be on a future agenda.
Nawrocki requested to add, under the City Manager's report, state aid road allotments and fund
commitments for the Pedestrian Bridge, timing on stoplights, City newsletter, budget, HRA levy,
possible Three Rivers walkway at Silver Lake, Silver Lake TMDL and SWPPP reference, sump
pump inspection program, and MnDOT study for street policies. Peterson stated some of those items
have been. already been answered in information sent out by staff.
PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS
A. 2009 Homelessness Awareness Month Proc]amation was read by Mayor Peterson
Peterson also thanked the members of the Columbia Heights Beautification Committee for their
efforts and hard work for our city. Peterson read the committee members names.
B. Donation by Jeffs Bobby and Steve's Auto World for Huset playground -not present
CONSENT AGENDA
Nawrocki requested items D, E, F, and I be removed for discussion. Nawrocki questioned the reason
for removing the sanitary sewer item. Fehst stated that the bids came in 20% over the anticipated
amount and would. be rebid.
City Manager Walt Fehst took Council members tl2rough the Consent Agenda items:
A. Approve minutes of the City Council
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Motion to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2009 City Council meeting.
B. Accept minutes of the Columbia Heights Boards and Commissions
Motion to accept the September 2009 minutes of the Library Board
Motion to accept the October 20, 2009 special meeting minutes of the Planning and. Zoning
Commission..
C. Approve Premises Permit Application for MN Youth Athletic Services to conduct charitable
gambling activities at Star Bar and Grill, 4001 Central Ave NE
Motion to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control
Board stating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the issuance of a Class B
premises permit for Minnesota Youth Athletic Services in conjunction with activities at the Star
Bar and Grill, 4001 Central Avenue NE; and furthermore, that the City Council hereby waives
the remainder of the sixty-day notice to the local governing body.
D. Adopt Resolution 2009-168, being a Resolution authorizing extension request to Met Council for
47th and Central Avenue parking ramp rant. -removed
E. Adopt Resolution 2009-169, being a Resolution for acquisition of 4110 6th Street -removed
F. Adopt Resolution No. 2009-179, being a resolution approving a 2.7-faot rear yard setback
variance, a 2.5-foot side yard setback variance for parkin, and a 2-foot aisle width variance for
4955 Central Avenue. -removed
G. Approval of the attached list of rental housing license applications, in that they have met the
requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for October 26, 2009.
H. Approve Business License Applications
Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda far October 26, 2009 as
presented
i. Approve payment of the bills -removed
Motion by Diehm, second by Nawrocki, to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of
items, D, E, F, and I. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
D. Adopt Resolution 2009-168, being a Resolution. authorizinc extension reauest to Met Council
for 47th and Central Avenue parkine ramp Grant
Fehst stated this is for an extension of the dollars committed to the parking ramp project at 47tH
and Central Nawrocki asked if the commercial project still has viability. Fehst gave an update
on the developer's progress. Nawrocki stated that he should be commended for taking good care
of the property. The developer on the apartments is trying to scale back.
Motion by Diehm, second by Keizenberg, to waive the reading for Resolution 2009-168, there
being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution 2009-168, being a Resolution
authorizing submittal to the Metropolitan Council for a third extension for demonstration grant
Number 50006-166 for the 47tH and Central Avetlue parking ramp. Upon vote: All ayes.
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Motion carried.
E. Adopt Resolution 2009-169, being a Resolution for acquisition of 4110 6th Street
Nawrocki asked if demolition bids were received. Fehst stated not yet, but the average cost is
$12,000 to $15,000. This home was for sale for $75,000, but the deal fell through. There are
structural deficiencies. Nawrocki questioned if rehab costs were obtained. Fehst stated no, as
there is extensive structural deterioration. Nawrocki indicated his recollection of Council
approval was $50;000 including all costs. We continue to take properties off of the tax roles.
This property paid $1,600 this year. It is premature to act on tearing this property down at this
time.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to waive the reading of Resolution 2009-169, there
being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to adopt Resolution 2009-169, approving the
acquisition of property located at 4110 6th Street N E; furthermore authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Upon. vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Diehm, aye;
Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 3ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried.
F. Adopt Resolution No. 2009-179, being a resolution approving a 2.7-foot rear yard setback
variance, a 2.5-foot side yard setback variance for~arking and a 2-foot aisle width variance for
4955 Central Avenue.
City Planner Jeff Sargent indicated this item was brought to the Planning and Zoning
Commission at a special meeting. The property is at 50`x' and Central, the vacant Jiffy Lube. The
proposal is for demolition of the building and replacement with a Jimmy John's stand alone
restaurant. It was approved by a four to one vote. The three variances are submitted for Council
consideration. This includes a rear yard and side yard variance for parking and variance for the
drive isle width.
Nawrocki asked if the entrance would be off the service road. Sargent stated the entrance will be
off the service road and customers would exit on to Central Avenue. Sargent explained the City
Code 24 foot drive isle req~irernent,
Diehm referred to the Sonic restaurant and asked if their drive isle is similar to this. Sargent
referred to the variance requests by Sonic. Diehm stated that we need. to take into consideration
the site limitations and indicated she is excited. to see this business development.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Resolution 2009-1.79, there
being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution No. 2009-179, approving a 2.7-
foot rear yard setback variance for parking, a 2.5-foot side yard setback variance for parking and
a 2-foot aisle width variance for 4955 Central Avenue, subject to the conditions outlined in
Resolution No. 2009-179. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
I. Approve payment of the bills
Nawrocki indicated that checks 132236 and 132227 are both to businesses owned by Mr.
Williams.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Kelzenberg, to approve payment of checks number 132236 and
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1.32227. Upon vote: Peterson, aye; Kelzenberg, aye; Nawrocki, aye; Diehm, nay. 3ayes - 1 nay.
Motion carried.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Kelzenberg, to approve the payment of bills out of the proper
funds as listed in the attached register covering Check Number 132184 through Check Number
1.32318 in the amount of $776,097.33, with the exception of checks 132236 and 132227. Upon
vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Adopt Resolutions_ 2009.-.170, 4315, 4317 5th Street N.E., 2009-171, 1407-09 Circle Terrace
Blvd. N.E. 2009-172 4546 Polk Street N E 2009-173 1620 Innsbruck Parkway 2009-174
1204-06 Cheery Lane N.E.. 2009-175, 4321 5th Street N.E., and 2009-1.76 3700 2nd Street N.E
being Resolutions approving rental license revocation for failure to meet the requirements of the
Property Maintenance Codes.
Assistant Fire Chief John Larkin indicated the reasons for rental Iiceilse revocation, including
failure to fill out an application, pay the fee, or schedule an inspection. Larkin requested to table
Resolution 2009-173, as the applicant was present and has agreed to work with staff to become
compliant.
Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehin, to table 2009-173. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion
carried.
Nawrocki stated that there is a junk car without license plates and a pile of debris by the back
door at 4315/4317 St" Street. Larkin stated that revocation was for failure to submit application
and schedule an inspection, so was not yet inspected. Nawrocki questioned what the violations
were at 3700 2"d Street. Larkin stated this inspection was completed by the Building Official.
Nawrocki requested that the Council also be informed of violations found by the Building
Official. He indicated. that at the empty lot on the west side of 3~d Street, between 37`" and 38`",
there are three cars with expired plates. Larkin stated he would pass this information along to the
Police Department.
Motion by Diehm, sec: nd by Kelzenberg, to close the public hearing alid to waive the reading of
Resolution Numbers 2009-174, and 176 being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote:
All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution Numbers 2009-174, and 2009-
176 being Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation
pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(A) of the rental licenses listed.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
B. Adopt Resolutions 2009-177, 1204-06 Cheery Lane N.E., and 2009-178 4308 5th Street N.E.
being declarations of nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights
Larkin indicated these are vacant and abandoned properties.
Motion by Diehm, second by Nawrocki, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of
Resolution Numbers 2009-177, and 2009-178, there being ample copies available to the public.
Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution Numbers 2009-177, and 2009-
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1.78, being resolutions of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the
properties listed a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the properties
pursuant to City Code section 8.206. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions -none
B. Bid Considerations
Bid Considerations for Emergency Repair of Trunk Storm Sewer at 45th Avenue outfall to
Mississippi River. -removed
C. Other Business
Suburban Rate Authority (SRA) activity - Councilmember Nawrocki
Nawrocki indicated the SRA met last week and he provided the information handed out at that
meeting in the agenda packet. As the City Manager has proposed removal of this membership, he
indicated the benefits of the SRA's work on franchise agreements and rates. The SRA looks at
the filings and offers help with items such as the Xcel proposed increase, resulting in a
considerable reduction in the amount they will be able to charge. CenterPoint hearings are
underway. Xcel street lighting is important to us and the SRA is working on clarification on the
amount of time lights can. be out and is working toward a credit for any outage. The SRA is
working on elimination of rate meter charges. This Authority has a direct impact on the users of
our community.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
Fehst indicated that state aid road allotments were reported back to council. Nawrocki stated that
most of the pedestrian bridge will be paid with federal funds and was told the rest will be from state
allotments. He asked if this will cover the total cost. Fehst indicated there may be additional casts.
Nawrocki requested additional. information. Fehst stated that will he forthcoming.
Fehst indicated the response from MnDOT on the need to change the light timing to optimize traffic
flow. Fehst indicated he would like to have 40`h and 49th Avenues looked at again. Nawrocki referred
to the inconvenience to residents entering from side streets. Nawrocki referred to other crossings
with this issue, including University Avenue crossings.
Fehst stated that the newsletter budget article is not yet complete. Nawrocki stated the need to do a
better job giving information on the budget totals, including the levies for the debt service, TIF
district money that should have been de-certified, and the County levying HRA funds for us. He
indicated the desire to see the budget article prior to publication. The newsletter should contain
parking restriction information. Fehst stated that flyers regarding parking have been placed on
parked cars. Nawrocki indicated his feeling that the amount paid to put the newsletter together is not
worth it. Nawrocki referred to information on the new refuse hauler and questioned if the newsletter
is delivered to every property or properly owner? Fehst stated that it goes to each address. Nawrocki
stated that we are mailing the newsletter to the Fridley residents of our School District and should
we review this. Fehst spoke of postal mailing areas and the attempt to reach all of our residents. We
will look to see if we can reduce the mailing area. Nawrocki stated that the newsletter is also given
to all school students. Fehst referred to the benefit of this through student participation in our
programs.
Nawrocki spoke of resident concerns about a possible walking traffic in their back yard if a trail is
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placed along Silver Lake. Before committing to a path, a public information meeting should be held.
Fehst referred to past discussions of this, with the walkway being opened and. closed each day.
Nawrocki questioned. the meaning of the TMDL Plan and SWPPP Plan. Fehst stated SWPPP refers
water shed. Diehm stated TMDL refers to Total Maximum Daily Load, or the level of the water.
Fehst referred to federal mandates on this.
Nawrocki referred to notifying residents north of 43rd Avenue about upcoming sump pump
inspections, indicating they should be made aware of the $500 assistance available for required
corrections. Nawrocki questioned. how much water this program has saved from going in to the
storm water system and what are the benefits versus the costs incurred? Fehst stated that we pay an
$80,000 surcharge per year because we are in violation of sending too much. water through the
system. We received grants to get those credits back because we are trying to reduce infiltration and
clean up our system.
Nawrocki referred to the MNDOT study on street policies. Fehst stated that we have submitted a
plan.
Nawrocki referred to the budget books distributed and his inability to find information on the debt
service, T1F funds diverted from the original source, and funds for property purchase. Peterson
suggested he speak to the Finance Director. Nawrocki spoke of the automatic yearly utility rate
increases.
Report of the City Attorney - nothing to report
CITIZENS FORUM
Donna Schmitt, 4260 Tyler Street, commented in favor of the Three Rivers Park walkway and
indicated that other people have also expressed their favor in this. She asked if the stone water
penalty takes into consideration that our City is on a big hill. Fehst stated that this is a Federal push to
clean up our water. If we do not find way to be reimbursed, we will awe them money. Peterson stated
this is t}ie final portion of our city left to inspection. We have not had many backups into basements
since the disconnect program was put into place. We have inspected three-quarters of the community
aiid owe it to iiiciii to coiiipiete tiie eiltii=C city. it is a very good program and we need to complete
what we started.
Peterson stated that the Community Holiday Kick-off Park will be held on November 14 at Murzyn
Hall, with entertainment by our own Columbia Heights talent and The Worlds Best Pork Chops will
be served.
Don't forget our service men and women. We are proud. of all of them and the job they do. Don't take
ourselves too seriously and do a random act of kindness.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Patricia Muscovitz CMC City Clerk
RESOLDTION 2009-168
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND CLARIFYIN SUBMITAL TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR A THIRD
EXTENSION FOR DEMONSTRATION GRANT NO. SG006-166 FOR THE 47T'' AND CENTRAL PARKING RAMP
Recitals
Whereas, on September 28, 2009, the City Council approved Resolution 2009-150 authorizing a submittal to the Metropolitan
Council for a Third Extension far Demonstration Grant number SG006-1.66 for the 47`" and Central Parking Ramp, and
Whereas, this resolution memorializes the previous resolution with modifications, and
Whereas, on December 13, 2006 the City of Columbia Heights was awarded a $974,369 grant from the Metropolitan Council
through the Livable Communities Demonstration Account, and
Whereas, these funds were to be used for a portion of the costs to construct a parking ramp as part of a commercial and office
development at 47`" and Central, and
Whereas, Grand Central Commons LLC, the commercial developer, gained site control of said property in October 2007, and
Whereas, on February 9, 2009 the City of Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority approved a revised Development
Agreement with the developer for said project, and
Whereas, on March 3, 2009, the City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission approved a revised site plan reflecting a
reduction in building size to 35,000 square feet of commercial and office space and the construction of a parking ramp, and.
Whereas, the City received a second extension on March 11, 2009 from the Metropolitan Council acknowledging the reduced site
plan to 35,000 square feet of commercial and office space, and in turn a grant reduction to $760,008 and a project completion
deadline of December 31, 2009, and
Whereas, preliminary review of building plans has taken place, and
Whereas, preliminary Engineering plans for the pipe-bursting have been completed and reviewed by the City of Columbia
Heights Engineering Department, and
Whereas, RJM Construction and United Properties have entered into an agreement with the commercial developer to assist in
implementing the development, and
Whereas, due to economic considerations the subject project has not been constructed, and
Whereas, the City views that substantial progress by the developer has occurred. and should ensure a project start and substantial
rnrnpletinp riate ip 2(11 Q,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Columbia Heights City Council hereby agrees to the following:
1) The development of the commercial portion of the Grand Central Lofts project is critical. to the City's revitalization
of Central Ave., bolsters the redevelopment actions in the adjacent Sheffield neighborhood and will serve as a future
catalyst to complete the Lofts housing plan.
2) The City strongly encourages the Metropolitan Council to grant a third time extension to allow development to
commence in 2010.
RESOLUTION N0.2009-169
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4110 6th STREET NORTHEAST IN THE CITY AND ASSIGNMENT
THEREOF TO THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City") as
follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the "Authority") administers the Downtown CBD
Redevelopment Project (the "Project") within the City, which. was established under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to
469.047 (the "HRA Act").
1.02. The Authority has undertaken. a program to acquire homes in the Project in order to address foreclosure
problems and remediate and prevent the emergence of blight.
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1.03. The City, as a state public body under Section 469.041 of the HRA Act, is authorized to make contributions to
the Project.
1.04. In order to acquire certain properties in a timely fashion, the City has determined to assist with such acquisitions
by negotiating with sellers and entering into purchase agreements on behalf of the Authority.
1.05. City staff have negotiated a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Epic Realty Inc. (the "Seller"} dated as of
October 9, 2009, including all related addenda and disclosures thereto (collectively, the "Purchase Agreement"}, for real property
located at 4110 6th Street Northeast and legally described as follows: Lot 13, Block 47, Columbia Heights Annex{the "Property"),
which Purchase Agreement is contingent upon approval by the City Council.
1.06. The City intends to assign its interests in the Purchase Agreement to the Authority, contingent only upon
acceptance by the Authority of such assignment.
1.07. The Purchase Agreement has been prepared and submitted to this Council and is on file with the City Manager.
Section 2. Approval and Assignment.
2.01. The Purchase Agreement for the Property is hereby approved, and the execution of the Purchase Agreement by
the City is hereby ratified. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the City will purchase the Property for $40,000. City staff and
officials are authorized and directed to take all such other actions to complete the purchase of the Property, including without
limitation execution of all documents and agreements related to such transaction.
2.02. Contingent upon approval of the Authority, the City hereby assigns its interests in the Purchase Agreement to
the Authority. City staff and officials are authorized and directed to take all such other actions to complete the assignment of the
City's interests in the Purchase Agreement to the Authority, including without limitation execution of any documents and
agreements necessary to effectuate such assignment.
RESOLUTION N0.2009-179
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ZONING CODE FOR JIMMY JOI-IN'S RESTAURANT
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case # 2009-1.002) has been submitted by John Patterson doing business for Jimmy John's restaurant to
the City Council. requesting a variance from the City of Columbia Heights Zoning Code at the following site:
ADDRESS: 4955 Central Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING RELIEF: A 2.7-foot rear yard parking setback variance and a 2.5-foot
side yard setback variance per Code Section 9.110 (C); and a 2-foot drive aisle width. variance per Code Section 9.106
(L)(11 }.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a special public hearing as required by the City Zoning Code on October 20,
2009;
W]IF.RF.AC, the City C'niip~il hac r.pngi~lered the arlyiEa and rernmrp?ndationc nfthe Planning (`nrl?r??iSS1Qr1 YPgarding the effect
of the proposed variance upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any
concern related to traffic, property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety, in the surrounding area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council. of the City of Columbia Heights that the City Council accepts
and adopts the following findings of the Planning Commission:
1. Because of the particular physical surroundings, or the shape, configuration, topography, or other conditions of the
specific parcel of land involved, where strict adherence to the provisions of this Ordinance would cause undue
hardship.
2. The conditions upon which the variance is based are unique to the specific parcel of land involved and are generally
not applicable to other properties within the same zoning classification.
3. The difficulty or hardship is caused by the provisions of this Ordinance and has not been created by any person
currently having legal interest in the property.
4. The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
5. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or materially injurious to the
enjoyment, use, development or value of property or improvements in the vicinity.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached plans, maps, and other information shall become part of this variance and
approval; and in granting this variance the city and the applicant agree that this variance shall become null and void if the project
has not been completed within one (1) calendar year after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the permit.
CONDITIONS ATTACHED:
1. All application materials, maps, drawings, and descriptive information submitted with the application shall become part
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of the permit.
RESOLUTION 2009-174
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article
IV, Section 5A.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Travis J. Klein {Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1.204-1206 Cherry Lane N.E. Columbia Heights,
Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons
for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on October 7, 2009 of an public hearing to be
held on October 26, 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 August 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 October 7, 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: Failure to submit renewal rental license application and fees
4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of
this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter SA, Article III SA.306 and SA.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F9343 is hereby
revoked;
2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license
held by License Holder;
3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order
revoking the license as held by License Holder.
RESOLUTION 2009-176
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 Lloyd R. Omlie ('Hereinafter "License Holder").
`vVliereas, license iioidet° is tiie iegai owner of the real property located ai 37uu 2"`' Street N.E., Columbia Heights, iviinnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons
for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on October 12, 2009 of an public hearing to be
held on October 26, 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 June 3, 2009 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property described above and noted
violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the
Rental Housing License Application..
2. That on July 30, 2009 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights performed a reinspection and noted that violations
remained uncorrected.
3. That on October l2, 2009 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights checked records for this property and noted that
the violations remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed
on the rental housing license application.
4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and. violations of the City's Property
Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: Shall pass Building Department inspection to receive rental license.
5. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given. the appropriate notice of
this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter SA, Article III SA.306 and SA.303(A).
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ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F9697 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 45 days from the first day of posting of this Order
revoking the license as held by License Holder.
RESOLUTION 2009-177
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of
ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Travis J. Klein (Hereinafter
"Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1204-06 Cheery Lane N.E. Columbia Heights,
Minnesota.
And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and
reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on October 1, 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 August 26, 2009 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A
compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on October 1, 2009 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained
uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property
records.
3. That on October 15, 2009 inspectors reinspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were
found to exist, to wit: Shall repair all damaged siding on the house and garage
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of
this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(8).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 1204-06 Cheery Lane N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City
Code as set forthrn the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings
relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may
be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 1204-06 Cheery Lane N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest.
RESOLUTION 2009-178
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of
ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article li, of City Code, of the property owned by Bobby Hardimon (Hereinafter
"Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4308 5~' Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and
reasons for the proposed council action contained herein. was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on October 8, 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 August 31, 2009 an inspection was conducted on the properly listed above. Inspectors found violations. A
compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address.
2. That on October 8, 2009 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained
uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property
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records.
3. That on October 14, 2009 inspectors reinspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s} were
found to exist, to wit: Shall. repair the garage service door that is deteriorated, shall replace the broken windows, front
and kitchen windows, and shall replace the missing window in the front storm/screen door
5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of
this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8?06(A} and 8.206(8).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4308 5`h Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as
set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings
relevant to the abatement of violations on the property Iisted above.
3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may
be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 4308 5`h Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest.
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HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF JULY 28, 2009
Call to Order -The meeting was called to order by Chair Diehm at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call- Chair Tammera Diehm, HRA members: Bruce Nawrocki, Dennis Ecklund Jr., Bruce
Kelzenberg, Gary Peterson and Bobby Williams.
Staff present: Executive Director-Walt Fehst; Deputy Executive Director-Scott Clark; Assistant
Community Development Director- Sheila Cartney, and Secretary-Shelley Hanson.
Parkview/CommonBond Staff: Laura Sheak, Lisa Wilcox-Erhardt, and Jennifer Eels
Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting March 30, 2009 and Financial Report and
payment of bills for the months of March-June, 2009, on Resolution 2009-05.
Nawrocki questioned whether a memo had ever been sent regarding the status of the ARRA
funding for capital improvement activities for Parkview. The previous minutes noted that an
update would be sent to members around the end of April and he did not receive it.
Lisa Wilcox-Erhardt stated that the memo was sent out in early June. She stated. a RFP for
Engineering Services went out in early May which resulted in four entities looking at the site.
Three companies submitted proposals, and the lowest bidder, Encompass Engineering, was
recommended to handle the repair project. The contract with them isrn the process of review
prior to signing. Nawrocki asked what the range of bids was. Lisa stated they came in at
$17,070-mid $30,000 range-and around $40,000. Once the contract is signed. they will
advertise for bids in various medial. Clark will see that Nawrocki gets a copy of the memo that
was sent to the HRA with the details.
Nawrocki noted that figures in the Financial Report included in the agenda packet do not match
up with. figures in the Financial Report he receives from the Finance Dept from the end of June.
Fehst said he should talk to the Finance Director about any discrepancies he sees. He also
questioned the fees that are paid to the City. Fehst said the city is paid for sewer and water, and
service fees that cover staff time for overseeing Parkview Villa. Clark stated that the
service/administration fee was established at $35,000 some time ago, with a 3% inflation rate
added annually. He is not sure whether this fee has been paid yet for 2009, and therefore, is not
sure how it is reflected in the Financial Reports. Nawrocki thinks the fee should be re-visited
since CommondBond does more of the management tasks than was done in the past. He wants a
detailed accounting to justify the fees charged. Fehst stated the amount charged is actually lower
than the actual costs incurred and asked whether Nawrocki still wants to move forward with
possibly re-adjusting this amount. Nawrocki responded that he wants to know how the number
was arrived at and to justify the expense.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Keizenberg, to approve the consent agenda Items as listed. All
ayes. Motion Carried.
HRA RESOLUTION 2009-OS
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RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (HRA) APPROVING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR, MARCH,
APRIL, MAY AND JUNE OF 2009 AND PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR THE MONTHS OF
MARCH, APRIL, MAY AND JUNE OF 2009.
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is required
by Minnesota Statutes Section 469.096, Subd. 9, to prepare a detailed financial statement which
shows all receipts and disbursements, their nature, the money on hand, the purposes to which the
money on hand is to be applied, the HRA's credits and assets and its outstanding liabilities; and
WHEREAS, said Statute also requires the HRA to examine the statement and treasurer's
vouchers or bills and if correct, to approve them by resolution and enter the resolution in its
records; and
WHEREAS, the financial statement for the months of March, April, May and June of 2009 and
the list of bills far the months of March, April, May and June of 2009 are attached hereto and
made a part of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the HRA has examined the financial statement and the list of bills and finds them
to be acceptable as to both form and. accuracy.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia
Heights Housing & Redevelopment Authority that it has examined the attached financial
statements and. list of bills, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof, and they are found
to be correct, as to form and content; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the financial statements are acknowledged and received and
the list of biiis as presented in writing are approved for payment out of proper funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution and attachments are to be made a part of the
permanent records of the Columbia Heights Housing & Redevelopment Authority.
Passed this 28th day of July, 2009.
MOTION BY: Peterson
SECONDED BY: Kelzenberg
Chair - Tammera Diehm
Attest by:
Scott Clark, Community Development Director
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BUSINESS ITEMS
Report of Management Company
Laura Sheak, Manager, asked if there were any questions on the monthly reports that were
included in the agenda packets.
Nawrocki. noted that the buildings are at full. occupancy, but the revenues are less than what was
estimated in the budget. Lisa responded that is because the figures in the budget included an
escalator of rent fees for the south building that were not put into effect as proposed. Nawrocki
then asked if the new residents moving in are from Columbia Heights since the report only
shows the waiting list separating applicants into resident/non-resident categories. It does not
indicate which category the move-ins are taken from. Laura stated that yes, any people moving
in are Columbia Heights residents.
Lisa reported that the 4th floor modernization project has been held off a bit. Normally, they get
capital improvement budgets and approvals in June, but they have not received approval for
funding yet, so they have delayed starting with the project. She said they should have everything
in place by October and be able to move forward with the project by then.
Lisa stated the results of the smoking survey were included in the agenda packets for the
members to review in order to establish a policy for the building. Diehm thought the survey was
very comprehensive and appreciated all the input and comments that were submitted by the
residents. Diehm then shared the results of the survey verbally with the residents present. The
results are summarized as follows:
Parkview Villa North - 52 responded (52%~
1. Do you smoke in your unit? 19% yes and 81 % no
2. riow often Have you siiiciicd tobacco iti your apartrrtettt That comes from another apartment or
from outdoors? 35% never-33% occasionally-21% very often-11% always
3. Does the smell of someone else's tobacco smoke on the premise bother you.? 42% doesn't
bother the at all-23% bothers the alittle-31 % bothers me a lot-4-% undecided
4. Do you have any of the following diseases: emphysema or lung disease, asthma, or allergies
brought on by things in the air? 36% yes-54% no-10% not sure
5. How harmful do you think it is to breath secondhand smoke? 58% very harmful-15%
somewhat harmful-21 % not too harmful-6% not harmful at all.
6. Would you like to live in a smoke-free building? 50% yes-33% no-17%-don't have
preference
7. I prefer to live in a building where smoking is: 19% not allowed. in some outdoor area
9% not allowed in some unit/or on certain floors-33% not allowed in all units-39% allowed in
all units and outdoor areas.
8. If the building is declared smoke free, would you be in favor of grandfathering in residents for
the length of their tenancy? 40% yes-36% no-24% not sure.
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Parkview Villa South 36 responded (80%)
1. Do you smoke in your unit? 6% yes and 94% no
2. How often have you smelled tobacco in your apartment that comes from another apartment or
from outdoors? 54% never-29% occasionally-6% very often-11 % always
3. Does the smell of someone else's tobacco smoke on the premise bother you? 24% doesn't
bother me at all-35% bothers Ine a little-32% bothers me a lot-9°/® undecided
4. Do you have any of the following diseases: emphysema or lung disease, asthma, or allergies
brought on by things in the air? 27% yes-61 % no-12% not sure
5. How harmful do you think it is to breath secondhand smoke? 55% very harmful-42%
somewhat harmful-3% not too harmful-0% not harmful at all.
6. Would you like to live in a smoke-free building? 54% yes-11% no-35%-don't have
preference
7. I prefer to live in a building where smoking is: 22% nat allowed in some outdoor area
16% not allowed in some unit/or on certain floors-46% not allowed in all units-16% allowed
in all units and outdoor areas.
8. If the building is declared smoke free, would you be in favor of grandfathering in residents for
the length of their tenancy? 41% yes-31% no-28% not sure.
Various comments were taken from the audience:
*Renie Sufka-Shouldn't take away people's rights. It's ali some of them have left.
*Lyn Miner-Responsibility goes hand in hand with rights.
*Marge Buczynski-She doesn't appreciate neighbor's smoke getting in her apartment. She
understands they have rights, but so does she. A compromise would be requiring an air cleaner
in the apartments of those who smoke and to establish a smoking place outside that is away from
the building.
*Karen Faust-Since living here she has experienced. the first fire in her life from someone
smoking in bed. They should have to smoke outside. She has a right to feel safe and to have a
siiiokc frcc cilvii`viiliieilt Iii hei' apaliliieiit.
Diehm stated that the Commission would consider all the comments and. survey results in
making its decision. State laws and rules for public buildings have changed drastically over the
years, and things are not the same as they were in regards to smoking.
Fehst said the board. has an obligation and. responsibility to represent all. the residents living at
Parkview.
Nawrocki asked if this matter had been addressed by the Resident Council. Dennis Ecklund said
he also took a survey at the last resident council meeting regarding the smoking issue. He only
asked 3 questions.
1. Should smoking policy stay the same? 39 yes 25 no
2. Should smoking be allowed in individual apartments? 12 yes 32 no
3. Should those who smoke be grandfathered in if policy changes? 22 yes 27 no
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Resident Council Minutes
Copies of the minutes were included in the agenda packets. Ecklund reviewed some of the
topics covered and those items voted on by the Resident Council which included the Christmas
Dinner-donations-and drinking outside. Ecklund then reviewed the Treasurer's Report. Diehm
acknowledged the Resident Council and the Treasurer for a fine job.
It was noted. that alcohol consumption is not addressed in the handbook. Some residents were
concerned with those drinking outside and disorderly conduct due to drinking. The consensus
was to include this topic in the handbook and only allow drinking in apartments or designated.
areas. The Resident Council thought it would be a good idea to review the handbook with
management and update it, as this has not been done in a while. It was noted that policies must
be established by the Commission, and that the Resident Council can bring recommendations to
the Commission.
Laura did note that being intoxicated and being disorderly is a violation of the lease, and
therefore, it is addressed.
There was a discussion regarding the Resident Council meeting of July 13, 2009. Before Laura
could give her Manager's Report, an additional smoking survey was handed out by Denny, even
though. one had already been done by the management office. Laura was unaware of this and felt
it was inappropriate for her to be present for that topic. Since she was unable to give her report,
she left the meeting, which confused some of the attendees. Various residents gave their opinions
as to what happened, Diehm reminded Ecklund that as a commissioner, he should have
encouraged participation in the survey that the commission asked management to conduct, and
not to operate separately in such matters. Again, she thanked everyone for submitting their
opinions on this issue.
Nawrocki stated residents on both sides of this issue have rights. He acknowledged that it is not
illegal to use tobacco. vn the other hand, he is concerned with the rights of those who don't
wish to be subjected to secondhand smoke. Because there are ventilation issues in the building,
it is a problem if the smokers going into other apartments.
Diane Powell-The north building does not have a central air system. She believes most of the
smoke comes in under the doorways.
Lyn. Miner-Smoke comes in under her door. She doesn't think she should have to smell other
people's smoke. She used the analogy that she has t11e right to have a radio or TV, but doesn't
have the right to play it at loud levels in the middle of the night. She agrees people have rights,
but they also have a responsibility to their neighbors when exercising those rights.
Karen Faust-She works at the Veterans Home and they can't smoke there.
Laverne Harper-She has lost two brothers to smoking.
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Ken Block-The smoke traveling from unit to unit has been brought up before. It comes from a
variety ofsources--under the doors, heat registers, bath vents, and around the pipes in the walls
that go from unit to unit.
Commissioner Peterson stated he is a previous smoker. He thinks the results of the survey lean
towards making Parkview Villa a no smoking building. He noted that a memo received from
HUD dated July 22, 2009, is encouraging Public Housing entities to adopt a smoke free policy.
HUD may pass this rule even if we don't. He doesn't see putting off the inevitable until the next
meeting. It will offend some people no matter when the policy is enacted.
Diehm agreed that the information was included in the agenda packets and has already been
reviewed and comments have been heard.
Fehst stated most public buildings are adopting similar policies and we need to look out for the
health and safety of our residents.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Kelzenberg, to adopt a policy making Parkview Villa north
and south buildings smoke free as of September l 5, 2009. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Karen Faust-asked if a smoking place could be constructed for residents outside away from the
building for smokers. Lisa said they can look into what the cost would be to construct a gazebo
structure for smokers and report hack to the commission. Marge Buczynksi agreed that
something should be built for the outside smokers.
Renie Sufka-Said the new smoking policy does not allow fora 2-month notice that is required to
vacate an apartment. Laura said this new policy will require a Lease Addendum be signed by all
residents. Diehm suggested. that as they are signed, if she finds out residents wish to move
because of the policy, an extension can be made on a case~by case basis granting them the two
month t:me per.od. Sufka then asked :olio `.vouid pol.ce th.s? Laura said once the lease
addendums are signed, it would be a violation of the lease to smoke inside the building, and
residents could be evicted.
Citizen Forum
Diane Powell-She brought up the policy for use of the community rooms. She has been told that
the rooms cannot be used for financial gain. unless it is for events to benefit the Resident Council
Fund. She used to host an open house for residents a couple times a year as she is a Mary Kay
representative. Residents could come down and enjoy coffee and treats and place orders if they
chose to. She has been told that is not allowed. Another resident who recently moved in had a
Tupperware party so she could meet some of the other residents. She later found out she can't
do that. After some discussion, it was discovered this policy was created in 2004 by the
Resident Council. The HRA Commission never voted on this issue or created this policy.
Renie Sufka-stated she can. understand the policy to prohibit garage sales open to the public, but
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that private parties such as these should be allowed. It encourage tenants to participate in
building events.
Lavern Harper-She didn't think it would be a problem to allow such parties unless too many
want it at the same time.
Ken Block-The rooms would have to be scheduled tike any other community room, on a first
come, first served basis. He also pointed out there are two rooms available far people to use.
Diane Powell-Explained the problem started when Bill Cross (previous resident) led a faith
based meeting every Saturday night and other events got in the way of this from time to time. As
a result, the Resident Council decided at that time to implement this policy.
Nawrocki asked when the Resident Council. got the right to dictate policies? The HRA
Commission is the one who approves policies. Maybe the policies should be reviewed to make
sure they are approved by the Board. He asked if residents paid for the use of the rooms. Laura
said damage deposits are taken in case any repairs are needed, but returned to resident if not.
HUD prohibits charging for use of community rooms.
Diehm agrees that businesses should not be allowed to operate from the community rooms, but
feels parties such as these, held. a couple times a year, should be allowed.
Ken Block-He said residents were led to believe it was a city policy. He feels rooms are there
for people to reserve, but they should be responsible for anyone attending their gathering. He
doesn't want to see things opened to the public, such as garage sales.
Diehm directed CommonBond staff to gather policies from other public housing establishments.
Peterson doesn't ti-ink this matter should be regulated at ail. The room is there for the residents
to use and as long as they schedule the use it should be fine. Management can handle issues as
they arise.
Motion by Ecklund, seconded by Kelzenberg to have this item addressed at the next Resident
Council meeting to rescind the policy in place and to make a recommendation to the board at the
next HRA meeting to adopt a policy regarding the use of community rooms. All ayes.
MOTION PASSED.
Alana Stier-asked. about whether there was a dress code. She doesn't think residents should walk
around in lounge wear in the common areas. Laura stated that is hard to manage since some
residents wear lounge wear, or dusters, due to medical reasons such as recent surgeries, etc. As
long as the residents are decently covered, it is Hard to dictate what type of clothing is
acceptable.
T-Mobile Lease
Clark explained that the EDA entered into an agreement in 1996 with T-Mobile to place an
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antenna on the roof of Parkview Villa. The lease price escalated each year to the current amount
for 2009 of $19,212.38. The lease had renewal terms and the current five-year renewal term will
expire January 1, 2012. T-Mobile wants to renegotiate a new lease based on a changing
economy. The two options outlined in their letter dated June 12, 2009 are:
1. Abase of $17,000 per year starting on 9/10/09 for four years-then a 5% rent
increase every five years starting on 9/10/2014 until 9/10/2027. After 9/10/2027
a rent holiday until 9/10/2034 (which means no rent paid during that time).
2. The alternative would be a lump sum payment of $ l 10,000 in exchange for a I S
year lease assignment. Staff has calculated that based on a 4 percent interest rate
that the future ten. year value would be $162,826.
Clark stated. if T-Mobile decides to terminate the lease they only have to pay through the year in
which the termination is made. So that could be a risk if we choose not to re-negotiate the lease
terms. However, staff feels there has been enough interest from other parties that there would be
another carrier that will take their place for an amount that is equal to or higher than the newly
offered rates. Therefore, staff does not recommend entering into a new negotiation at this time.
Staff asked. the members far direction on this lease proposal.
Peterson stated he has been. contacted fi•oim a firm who is looking for a site. Nawrocki asked
what the lease fee was for the new antenna on the Public Works site? Clark said he didn't know
the exact figure, but that it is higher than this one. Ecklund asked if this was the tallest building
in the city. Clark responded. that it is, except for the water tower.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Kelzenberg, to deny the request by T-Mobile and to direct staff
not to re-negotiate the lease terns. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Capital Improvements Plan
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~tatn cX~laii"icu at thls tiiitc Stair t1aS it0 aiat ioritj% for potcrttiat tcttt tncrcascS lit .raituaiy ~vt
and views that this should be an agenda item for the October meeting. Any rent increases should
be looked at as the need to capture increased operating costs and. the need to adequately cover
capital improvements. Staff has worked with CommonBoild to develop atwenty-year Capital
Improvement Plan that illustrates future needs. The presentation of the plan was for discussion
purposes only and no action was required. Clark explained the building is 17 years old and will
need repairs over the next 20 years. The 20 year plan takes into account the fund balances,
operating costs, inflation, and an estimate of repairs that will be needed. He estimates that
approximately 1 million dollars will be needed in the next 20 years. We presently have a strong
fund balance of approximately $400,000 and $90,000 + cash flow annually, but we deed to
project a rent structure to cover future costs. Clark further explained that a catch up plan was
done a few years back, but the rents have been maintained at the current rate for a couple of
years.
Clark stated that we have a $94,000 immediate capital need, which would include replacement of
the driveway and hydi-onic valves that heat the pavement at the garage entrance. This amount is
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July 28, 2009
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not budgeted for so staff would need direction for this expense that would be taken from the fund
balance.
Nawrocki commented that he thought the fund balance was higher than $400,000. He also
requested a history of adjustments in the rental. fees that were made previously. He asked who
put this plan together and what his qualifications were to do so. Lisa stated that Jim Mitchell
helped put the schedule together. He is the Director of Facility Management for CommonBond
and this is his area of expertise and responsibility,
CommonBond will gather bids and have them ready for the next meeting for the repairs noted
above. Potential rent increases will also be addressed at the October meeting based on the
Capital Improvement Plan that was included in this agenda packet.
Other Business
There was nothing at this time.
The next HRA meeting will be October 27, 2009.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Hanson
Recording Secretary
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CHARTER COMMISSION
MINUTES
October 15, 2009
7:04 p.m.
City Hall
Conference Room 1
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by President Dan Vogtman at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Members Present: Matt Able, Roger Johnson, Nancy King, Carolyn Laine (7:05}, Michael
Patiuk, Katherine Pepple (7:03), Rachel Schwenkel, Charles A. Tyler, Dan
Vogtman
Members absent and excused: Joe Clason, Barbara Gertsema
Members absent and unexcused: None
Counsel Liaison, Tami Diehm was present. City Attorney, Jim Hoeft (7:11), was present. Recording Secretary,
Carole Blowers, was not present. In her absence, Commissioner/Secretary Patiuk recorded the minutes.
Approval of Minutes of July 16, 2009
Motion by Commissioner Able, seconded by Commissioner Schwenkel, to approve the minutes of July 16,
2009, as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
Correspondence
Commissioner Patiuk reviewed the correspondence since July 16, 2009:
7/30/09 Letter sent to Chief Judge with application for appointment from Matt Abel
8/10/09 Letter reed from Chief Judge appointing Matt Abel
8/12/09 Welcome letter/packet prepared far new member Matt Abel
8/13/09 Letter sent to Anoka County with signed oath for Matt Abel
8/13109 Letter sent to Chief Judge with copy of signed oath for Matt Abel
9/2]./09 Communication with Mike Patiuk, Secretary, regarding absence of Recording Secretary
at 10/15/09 meeting
0/6/09 Agenda for l0/I S prepared. with attachments; copies prepared and. mailed to members
1.0/10/09 E-mail from Joe Sturdevant resigning from the Charter Commission due to his move
out of the City of Columbia Heights
10/12/09 Letter to Chief Judge advising him of Joe Sturdevant's resignation from. the Charter
Commission.
Status of Membership of the Commission
Introduction of New Member
Commissioner Able was introduced to Commission members. The Members present and Counsel Liaison
Diehm introduced themselves to Commissioner Able.
Old Business
REVIEW CHANGES TO CHAPTER 7, SECTION 72, 72A, AND 72B, AND CHAPTER 7, SECTION 74
A discussion took place concerning the Commission's continuing review of the City Charter.
Chapter 7, Section 72. Bonded Debt and Debt Limit
City Attorney Jim Hoeft recommended language to revise Chapter 7, Section 72, 72a and 72b. The City
Attorney explained that Section 72b, when added to the City Charter, was meant to replace the first paragraph
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of Section 72. Section 72a does not need to be a separate section under Chapter 7. He suggested that the first
paragraph of Section 72 be eliminated and Section 72a, Section 72b and the second paragraph of Section 72 be
combined.
Motion by Commissioner Schwenkel to approve language as presented, seconded by Commissioner Pepple.
Motion passed unanimously. It was decided to table the presentation of the approved language to the City
Counsel. until the Commission has had the opportunity to review additional sections of the City Charter.
CONTINUED REVIEW OF THE CITY CHARTER
Chapter 2, Section l0a (Public Employees Retirement Association Police anal Fire Fund}
T he City Attorney explained that Chapter 2, Section l0a is obsolete because there are no current Columbia
Heights police officers which were first employed by the City before June 15, 1972.
Motion by Commissioner Able, seconded by Commissioner Laine to strike Chapter 2, Section l0a from the
City Charter. Motion passed unanimously.
Chapter 4, Section 33, Canvass of Elections
The City Attorney stated that under Chapter 4, Section 33, the City Council is required to meet and canvass
election returns within five (5) days after any regular or special election. State statutes require that this be done
within seven (7} days. Counsel Liaison Diehm stated that the additional time would be needed should problems
arise during the canvassing process. No action was taken by the Commission.
Chapter 7, Section 74, Emergency Debt Certificates
The City Attorney provided background information concerning the issuance of Emergency Debt Certificates.
In order to pass an emergency ordinance to issue Emergency Debt Certificates, the City would need to follow
State statutes, which requires a unanimous affirmative vote of the City Council. The current Charter authorizes
the City Council to issue Emergency Debt Certificates with a 4/5 affirmative vote. No action was taken by the
Commission.
Chapter 8, Loeal Improvements and Special Assessments
The City Attorney stated that the sections within Chapter 8 could be revised to comply with Minn. Stat. §429,
either by including the wording contained in the statute or by referencing the statute itself. No action was taken.
by the Commission.
New Business
Commissioners discussed the possibility of holding their future meetings at the new Public Safety Building.
The Recording Secretary will check into this.
Next Meeting Date
The next regular Charter Commission meeting date will be January 21, 2010, at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Laine, seconded by Commissioner Pepple, to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael G. Patiuk
Secretary, Charter Commission
Columbia Heights Charter Commission
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF' THE REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
7:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chair-Donna Schmitt.
Commission Members present- Fiorendino, Schmitt, and Peterson. Thompson arrived at 7:05 pm
Excused members-Szurek
Also present were Gary Peterson (Council Liaison), Jeff Sargent (City Planner), and Shelley Hanson
(Secretary).
Motion by Fiorendino, seconded by Peterson, to appr°ove the n7inutes.fi~om the meetings of October 6, 2009
and October 20, 2009. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CASE NUMBER: 2009-1101
APPLICANT: Fadia Salem
LOCATION: 3701-OS Reservoir Boulevard
REQUEST: Rezoning of property from GB to R-2A
BACKGROUND
Sargent explained that the applicant is in the process of purchasing the property at 3701-OS Reservoir
Boulevard. Currently, the property is zoned GB, General Business. The previous use of the property was
both single-family residential and commercial. The business was on the first floor and the residential
component was on the second floor.
The perspective buyers would. like to use the structure as asingle-family house only and do not have any
plans on retaining the business. While the single-family aspect of the building was in use, it was
considered legally nonconforming because the Zoning Code does not allow for single-family uses in the
GB District. Because the property has been vacant for longer than one year, the single-family component
may not be used unless the property is rezoned to accommodate it.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan currently guides the property for Low Density Residential. Rezoning the land to
allow for asingle-family use would be consistent with the guidance of the Comprehensive Plan.
ZONING ORDINANCE
The subject property is currently zoned GB, General Business, as is the property to the north along Central
Avenue. The properties to the north along Reservoir Blvd. are zoned R-3, Multiple Family Residential and
the properties to the east are zoned R-2A, One and Two Family Residential. The proposed zoning
classification for the subject property is also R-2A, which would be consistent with the zoning
classification in the area. Rezoning the property would also be consistent with the historic use of the
property as asingle-family house.
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The structure in question is functionally asingle-family house. If the property were to remain. commercial,
extensive remodeling of the building would need to occur to accommodate any type of business that would
move in. The prospective buyer would like to buy the house and. use it as a residence without pursuing the
business portion.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section. 9.104 (F) of the Columbia Heights zoning code requires that the City Council make each of the
following findings before approving a zoning amendment:
1. The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan currently guides the property.for Low Density Residential. Rezoning the
land to allow.fol^ asingle-family use l~~ould be consistent with the guidance of the Comprehensive
Plan.
2. The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single property
owner.
Although the proposed rezoning of the property at 3701 Reservoir Blvd. is via request from a single
property owner, the benefit of the property being rezoned is to the public. Without the rezoning, the
house would sit vacant indefnitely, or until a prospective developer would purchase the land for
redevelopment. Staff recommends rezoning the parcel to enable the historic use of the property to
continue.
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.
A pardon of the previous use of the property was a single family house. The proposed zoning
classification is consistent with the zoning classification in the general area, and the proposed use
of the property is cansistent with the historic use of the 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 property was zoned GB, Geiser^al Business, to stay consistent with the zoning classifications of
properties that front Central Avenue. Although this property technically fronts on Central Avenue,
it's located on the corner of a five-way intersection and is pushed back a considerable distance
from Central Avenue. With this said, the use of the property is more conducive to a residential
setting than a commercial one.
Staff, therefore, recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the
rezoning of the property located at 3'701-OS Reservoir Boulevard from GB, General Business to R-2A, One
and Two Family Residential.
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Questions from members:
Peterson asked if the detached garage on 37t~' Avenue is part of this property. He was told the garage
belongs to the property at 3717 Reservoir Blvd.
Peterson then asked if this property is re-zoned to Residential, whether a business could ever be operated
from this location. Sargent explained that the only business that could operate on this site would be an
approved. Home Occupation by the owner, whereby it would be an incidental use of the property. It would
not allow for the primary use to be a full scale business.
There was a discussion regarding the properties to the north of this property being zoned R-3 (Multiple
Family). Members wondered why staff recommended designating this an R-2A classification, rather than
R-3. Sargent explained that R-3 zoning has more restrictive setbacks (20 feet from property line) than an
R-ZA designation, and this would allow far additions, decks, etc. He stated that the adjacent properties
appear to be one or two family dwellings, and therefore, could also be re-zoned to the R2-A zoning
classification in the future. Sargent explained the difference between the R-2A and R-2B. When the
change was made, all existing current duplexes/doubles were given the R-2B classification.
Schmitt said. it makes sense to re-zone this property, as there isn't enough parking for a business to operate
anyways.
Public Heann~ Opened:
The new owners made a request to continue using the address of 3701 Reservoir Blvd. as the new mailing
address for the single family home. All City Departments will be notified.
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion by Fiorendino, seconded by Thompson, that the Planning Commission recommend that the City
Council appf°ove the re-zoning of the property located at 3701-OS Reservoir Blvd_ from GB, General
BZrsiness to R-2A, One and Two Family Residential. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
The following Resolution will be considered by the City Council on Monday, November 9, 2009.
ORDINANCE XXXX
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
BEING AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE NO. 1428,
PERTAINING TO THE REZONING OF A CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3701-OS RESERVOIR
BOULEVARD NE
SECTION l:
WHEREAS, the current zoning classification of the property does not allow asingle-family use as a permitted used;
and
WHEREAS, the historic use of the property has been single-family occupancy, which caused the use to be legally
nonconforming under the current zoning classification; and
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WHEREAS, the previous single-family use was discontinued for mare than one year, causing the legal
nonconforming status to terminate.
WHEREAS, rezoning the subject parcel from GB, General Business to R-2A, One and Two Family Residential
provides the re-occupancy of the subject parcel to its historic use; and
WHEREAS, the rezoning is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan, and is in the public interest and not solely
for the benefit of a single property owner; and
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning classification of the property is compatible with the surrounding zoning
classifications and uses, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission has reviewed and recommends approval of the
proposed rezoning from GB, General Business District to R-2A, One and Two Family Residential.
SECTION 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
NEW BUSINESS
Thompson stated he would like to re-visit the issue of the required length of parking stalls for site plan
approvals, especially when they abut a curb or sidewalk. He feels 18 foot parking stalls are not sufficient
and cause vehicles to overhang an adjoining sidewalk or walkway. If left at the 18 foot minimum, then he
would suggest requiring the sidewalk or walkway to be wider to accommodate wheelchairs and provide
adequate clearance. Sargent told members this would require another change to the Ordinance. He was
asked to gather .nformat.on and put this matter on a fut~.!re agenda.
Thompson then reminded everyone of the Fire Explorer's Fundraiser on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the
VFW on Central. They are preparing a Booya that will be sold from noon - 5 pm.
The meeting was adjourned. at 7:21 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Hanson
Secretary
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Approved
11 /4/09
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
October 7, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Chair Patricia Sowada, at 6:31 p.m. Members present were; Patricia Sowada,
Lynette Thomson and Catherine Vesley. Also present: Becky Loader, Stacey Hendren and City Council
Representative Bruce Kelzenberg. Not present: Nancy Holum.
The minutes of the September 2009, Board meeting were approved as mailed.
The bill list dated 9/28/09 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The bill. list dated 10/12/09 was reviewed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the bills be paid.
The 2009 accounting dated 10/7/09 was reviewed.
Old Business:
L Selection of a replacement Board member is on the agenda for the next Council work session. The Board
will be notified as soon as a decision has been made.
Loader, Vesley, and Library supporter Barbara Miller attended the "Turning the Page,'' training on Oct.
6&7 for the Gates Grant. The training included guest speaker Kevin Carroll, and small sessions. The
Board discussed the training, including: writing an advocacy plan, the increased need for technology in
libraries, inspirational stories from libraries represented at the training and plans for future projects. It
was recoimnended that signs be made encouraging patrons to designate their United Way contribution to
the Library Foundation..
Motion: To allocate book sale cart revenue toward a matching grant for computers contingent on the
approved 2010 budget. The motion was seconded and passed.
The Library Board is scheduled to meet with the City Council on November 2, 2009. A PowerPoint
presentation will be given. The strategy for the meeting is to discuss where we were, where we are,
what's not getting done, and the proposal for 2010. The top priorities are to fill the fullt>lne Adult
Services Librarian position, and to restore 4 hours of public service. There will be two add-ins to the
budget book: the parking lot and a replacement air conditioner. The Board discussed the detail budget
book noting: Maintenance of Effort, carpet replacement, emergency door replacement, staff a~1d public
hours, and the materials budget.
New Business:
1. The crossover statistics for July and August were reviewed
2. The thank you letter from Gil Mros of the Sister City Organization was appreciated.
3. The 21S` Century Grant has been approved by the City Council. Marsha Tubbs will be scheduling
programs for this grant.
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4. The Dollar General Grant was received for the purchase of materials including: DVDs, CD/book kits, and
high-interest low vocabulary books.
Items from the Floor:
1. Pat Sowada requested a vote for Library Board officers be put on the November Agenda as she wants to
step down as Chair.
2. The Board will discuss donating a basket to the Foundation Silent Auction at the November meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31. p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacey R. Hendren
Secretary, Library Board of Trustees.
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the adrzzission 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.
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS -CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: November 9, 2009
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: Administration APPROVAL
ITEM: Establish Work Session BY: Walter R. Fehst BY:
for Monday, November 30, DATE: November 3, 2004
2009 DATE:
NO:
It is suggested to schedule a City Council Work Session meeting for budget review on Monday,
November 30, 2009 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Curtis Ramsdell Conference Room at the
Public Safety Building.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
MOTION: Move to establish a City Council Work Session meeting for budget review on
Monday, November 30, 2009 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Curtis Ramsdell Conference Room at
the Public Safety Building.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of November 9, 2009
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER
NO. POLICE APPROVAL:
ITEM: Approve Transfer of Funds from General Fund BY: Scott Nadeau BY:
to Police Dept Budget re JAG I Grant Overtime DATE October 26, 2009 DATE:
Reimbursement
~ NO: ~
BACKGROUND
The Police Depaz~tment recently received its first reimbursement from the Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (commonly referred to as JAG I) for overtime expended toward proactive,
targeted initiatives. The JAG I grant is a countywide award, for which Anoka County is acting as fiscal
agent. This reimbursement was in tl~ze amount of $7,S1S.35 and covered the period from July 1 to
September 30, 2009. Details covered under the reimbursement include the Summer Initiative, an All-
Hands Day and several POP {Problem Oriented Policing) details which focused on vaz-ious identified
hotspots.
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION
The $7,515.35 was deposited into the General Fund. The Police Department is requesting that the funds
received from Anoka County be moved back into our 2009 Police Department Budget line 1020,
Overtime, from the General Fund.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
L ,lo YTe t^v trun8f°vr w~,.K, l.{i.,2ir`i, tiie aiiii3i,i.iit of iiioitej% ri~iizired uo.Fn Artok`a. Ci~uilty aS rci~i ttt~Gtiiciit ivr
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overtime under the JAG I grant for the third. quarter of 2009 (July 1 to September 30, 2009) from the
General Fund to the Police Department 2009 Budget line 1020, Overtime.
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS -CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 11/09/09
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: Administration, Finance, Public APPROVAL
Works, Library
ITEM: HVAC Preventive Maintenance BY: BE, KH, BL, LM BY:
Services DATE: 11/04/09 BATE:
NO:
The City of Columbia Heights has had a contractual relationship with Honeywell for preventive and
replacement HVAC service since 1992. The original contract included retrofit services for energy payback
as well as preventive maintenance and replacement of equipment. For the past several years, the contract
has been renewed on a year-to-year basis.
An RFP was written to include preventive maintenance and to have emergency service quoted on a time
and materials basis. The intent was to obtain better pricing by not including equipment replacement and
for the City to start a separate fund for replacement of capital HVAC equipment items in City buildings.
The public facilities in the RFP included: City Hall, Library, Municipal Services Center, Liquor Stores {3),
Pump Stations, Lift Stations, and Park Buildings. Murzyn Hall was not included due to the new contract
with Honeywell. The new Public Safety Building was not included as servicing will be provided through
the Mechanical Contractor through the warranty period and to establish an operating and maintenance
history. In an effort to discern what the marketplace offered for competitive prices, the RFP was sent out to
the following vendors:
1. Honeywell
2. Yale Mechanical Services
3. Harris Companies
4. Johnson Controls
5. NAC Mechanical & Electrical Services
6. Trane Building Services
7. NSI Norwitz Mechanical Services
8. Master Mechanical Services
A pre-bid meeting was held 9/25/09 for interested parties to clarify any questions they had on the RFP.
Completed RFP's were received 10/21/09 from:
1. Honeywell
2. Harris Companies
3. NAC Mechanical & Elects°icai Services
4. Trane
5. NSI Horwitz Mechanical Construction & Service
6. Master Mechanical
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RFP's for H~AC preventive maintenance services
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After the initial review of all six RFP's, Trane was eliminated because of the high cost, and Master
Mechanical and Honeywell were eliminated because of non-response to portions of the RFP.
Staff put together the following chart to outline the costs submitted by the remaining three vendors for a
three year contract period:
Proposer: NAC
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Annual Fee: 35,433.00 36,495.98 37,591.43 109,520.41.
Proposer: NSI
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Annual Fee: 27,590.00 28,417.70 29,270.24 85,277.94
Proposer: Harris
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Annual Fee: 38,172.00 39,360.00 40,572.00 1.18,104.00
The RFP's for the remaining three vendors were reviewed by City staff and scored on a rating grid
resulting in composite scores as follows:
Reviewers'`
Company: COMPOSITE
Harris Co. 82.50
NSI Horwitz 81.25
NAC 62.25
* Out of a possible score of 100. The review staff consisted of the Finance Director, Human Resources Director,
Library Director and Public ~Norks Director.
Staff recommends contracting with NSI Horwitz because of the following:
• Competitive price and lowest total cost over the 3-year term.
• Experience in refrigeration servicing (e.g. coolers at Liquor Stores)
• Online tracking portal for maintenance requests, issues and completion of tasks.
• Flat rate for time/material services
• Complete response to Scope of Services request.
Recommended Motion: Move to accept the bids for HVAC Preventive Maintenance Services
from NSI Horwitz for City facilities, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid and, furthermore,
to authorize the Mayor and. City Manager to enter into a 3-year contract for the same.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 11/09/09
AGENDA SECTION: BID CONSIDERATIONS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT' CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: Refuse and Recycling: Contract award BY: K. Hansen, J. Davies BY:
DATE: 1 l /04/09 DATE:
Background: Council accepted the bids for the refuse and recycling RFP on September 14th, 2009 and
directed staff to prepare a contract that would start on January 1, 2010 and end on December 31, 2014 with
Veolia Environmental Solid Waste Services, the apparent low, responsive bidder. At the October 5th, 2009
Work session Council reviewed the alternatives for single sort recycling and directed staff to complete the
contract with the single sort alternate bid.
Analysis/Conclusions: Staff used the previous Refuse/Recycling contract as a basis for the new contract, to
facilitate the same level of service. Major changes to the new contract are summarized as follows:
• Contractor information has been changed to Veolia based upon their bid, and includes single sort
recycling.
• Term has been updated for 5 years beginning in January of 2010 and ending December of 2014.
• Tipping fees have been defined and added to be separately tracked in the payment procedures.
• The City will switch to Single Sort Recycling in 64 gal carts and pickups changed to every other
week for recycling. Refuse collection days remain the same.
• The City will move recycling collection point to the same location as refuse (i.e. to the alley where
permitted)
• Language has been added in the Disposal section in which the City reserves the right to direct the
location and facility of the disposal of solid waste.
• Language has been added which requires the Contractor to provide tonnage reports on a monthly
basis for garbage, solid waste and recycling. And that the City may withhold payment without such
submittals.
• A recycling rebate provision has been added to provide for revenue sharing of recyclables collected
Citywide.
• A fuel escalation clause has been added to account for fluctuations in fuel costs.
• Allows the contractor to service multi-dwelling properties with carts instead of dumpsters where
permitted.
The completed contract is attached, as prepared by Public Works Staff with input from the Finance
Department, Administration, City Attorney, and Veolia Officials.
Recommended Motion: Move to approve the contract for Refuse, Recycling, Yard Waste, and White
Goods Services with Veolia Environmental Solid Waste Services fora 5-year contract term.
Attachments: Contract w/ attachments
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COUNCIL ACTION:
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CONTRACT BETWEEN
VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SOLID WASTE MIDWEST, Inc. LLC
and
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF
GARBAGE, RUBBISH, RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND YARD WASTE
January 1, 2010- December 31, 2014
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REFUSE SERVICE CONTRACT
THIS Contractor between. the CITY OF COLUM$IA HEIGHTS, a Minnesota municipal corporation, party of the first part, herein
referred to as "City", and VEOLIA ENV[RONMENTAL SERVICES SOLID WASTE MIDWEST, LLC, a Wisconsin corporation,
8025 Excelsior Drive, Suite 202, Madison, Wisconsin 53717 party of the second part, herein referred to as "Contractor."
The City and Contractor agree as follows:
General Description of Services. The Contractor shall make a complete collection of garbage, refuse, large items, and major
appliances from residential dwellings in the City at least once in each calendar week during the teen of the contract, and, convey
this garbage and rubbish to a facility authorized by the State of Minnesota, Anoka County, and the City of Columbia Heights.
Work to be performed includes the removal of recyclable materials and yard waste collected in conjunction with the City's
Recycling and Yard Waste Programs. The Contractor certifies that all materials generated from this contract will be collected and
disposed of properly and in accordance with Federal, State, and local government laws, ordinances, regulations, and rules. The
Contractor shall also provide a robust customer service, public outreach, and supervisory program for the contracted operations.
2 Contract Period
a. This contract shall be in full force and effect for the period beginning January 1, 2010, and ending December 31, 2014. This
agreement may be extended for a period of up to three (3) years at the option. of the City.
b. This contract and any extension thereof shall be subject to termination by the City if the City finds that the Contractor has
violated any of the material provisions of the same, after being given ten (10) days notice and a hearing to be held before the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights.
Definition of Terms
a. Residence shall. mean all single-family dwellings, double bungalows/duplexes, apartments, town homes, condominiums and
other living quarters.
b. Multi-dwelling properties mean any residence with more than four separate living quarters including, but not limited to,
apartments.
c. Garbage shall mean organic {non-hazardous} waste resulting from any source.
d. Rubbish shall mean all inorganic (non-hazardous} refuse matter that accumulates in the ordinary operation of a household.
including but not limited to stone, sod, earth, concrete, and building materials resulting from remodeling a residence on the
property at which these materials have been placed, along with mattresses, chairs, couches, tables, and other such items of
furniture.
e. Recyclable Materials shall mean newsprint, glass bottles and jars, aluminum, steel and tin cans, cardboard, plastic beverage
bottles, mix paper, phone books, magazines, and any other materials as required. by the City and agreed to by the Contractor.
£ Yard waste shall mean garden waste, leaves, lawn cuttings, weeds, and. brush.
g. Brush shall mean branches, trees and shrubs of less than four (4) inches in diameter.
h. Receptacle, unless specifically provided otherwise, whether referred to as `cart,' `garbage can,' `plastic bag,' `suitable
container,' `cans,' or `containers,' shall be of such size and form. as to pernit Collection and handling by one person. A single
cart shall rot exceed of gallons.
i. Tippins Fee shall mean the charge per ton assessed to the Contractor by the City approved solid waste disposal facility for
disposing Refuse and Garbage. Tipping Fee excludes any taxes and/or surcharges.
j. Electronics shall mean televisions, stereos, VCR's, DVD players, computers, computer monitors, and any other similar
device so defined by the State of Minnesota.
k. White Goods shall mean household appliances including but not limited to clothes washers and dryers, dishwashers, water
heaters, garbage disposals, trash compactors, conventional and microwave ovens, ranges and stoves, air conditioners,
dehumidifiers, refrigerators, and freezers.
1. Refuse shall mean garbage, rubbish, yard waste, brush, electronics, and white goods, and recyclable materials if discarded in
the non-recycling container by the residence.
m. Full service means collection of large household items such as, furniture, extra garbage, and rubbish that does not fit into the
provided container (although still limited to three garbage truck hopper loads) as part of the regular service charge.
n. Limited Service means additional fee-based service for the collection of household items, furniture, extra garbage, and
rubbish that does not fit into the provided container and is not part of the regular service charge.
o. Living quarter means single family home and each separate rental unit of amulti-dwelling property.
4 Collection operations.
a. Collection Schedule. Points, and Route.
1) Each residence shall. have its refuse and all other permissible items collected a minimum of once each week. The
Contractor shall use the City's Refuse Schedule and Route (Attachment A). If the Contractor wishes to recommend a
change to the City, the Contractor shall advise the City in writing at least 120 days from the proposed date the requested
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change is to take effect. A change shall be effected only upon formal written authorization from the City. The
Contractor shall bear all costs involved in notifying residences of any authorized schedule and/or route changes.
2) Recyclable Materials generated from residences with single sort containers will be collected once every other week on
the same day as refuse collection (Attachment A). The Contractor will ensure a recycling truck is available every day a
refuse collection is taking place according to the collection schedule for that week.
3} All collection service shall be conducted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., on Monday through Friday. The
Contractor shall notify the City of such conditions when the time cannot be met no later than 2:00 PM on the day the
situation exists. The Contractor shall provide the City and residences with a list of the holidays on which their offices
and operation will be closed. When holidays fall on a weekday, the collection shall be made within the next day.
4) Whenever the City or a Residence notifies the Contractor of locations which have not received scheduled service, the
Contractor is required to service such locations before 6:00 p.m. of the same day when notified. prior to noon. When
notified after noon, the Contractor shall service such locations not later than noon of the following day, excluding
Sundays.
5} The Contractor shall collect refuse, recycling, yardwaste/brush, white goods, electronics, and all. other permissible
household refuse at designated collection points as permitted by City Ordinance or Resolution.
6) Residents who are elderly or physically disabled and are unable to place their containers at the designated location, may
request "walk-up" service from the Contractor, whereby the driver will service those containers from the house access
that is nearest the designated collection point.
7) The City reserves the right to improve any street or alley, which may prevent the Contractor from traveling their
accustomed route or routes for collection. The Contractor shall contact the Division of Engineering within the Public
Works Department prior to each construction season to determine areas of conflict and possible alternate routes or
solutions. No additional compensation will be made for this interference.
b. Collection Service - Garbage. Rubbish, Lame Items, White Goods, and Electronics
1) Full Service Collection shall consist of one Contractor provided 96-gallon or one Contractor provided 64-gallon capacity
garbage container, with full service sticker, provided by the Contractor. Contractor shall only collect up to 200 gallons
(3-96 gallon carts) or 1.5 cubic yards of extra material outside a residence cart. Collection of materials in excess of this
amount can be provided by the Contractor at an additional cost to the resident. Arrangements and billings for such
collections will. be handled directly by the Contractor. The Contractor will also notify the City of the property address
and amount of solid waste for disposal charges by the City. .Additional Full Service Collection includes:
a) Christmas tree collection during the first two weeks of January, per living quarter unit,
b} Additional amounts ofnon-garbage household rubbish, Such as
c) stone, sod, earth, concrete, and building materials resulting from remodeling of the residence on the property at
which these materials have been placed, along with carpeting, carpet padding, mattresses, chairs, couches, tables,
and othe..,,.ch items of furnitu..,. ~xrhere practicable, such items will be bagged, boxed, or h,.;ndled.
d) One white good item each calendar year for each living quarter unit at no charge (tracked by the Contractor),
additional items can be charged by the Contractor at an additional cost to the resident. Arrangements and billings
for appliance collections will be handled directly by the Contractor.
2) Low-volume collection service shall consist of one 32-gallon capacity garbage container, as provided by the Contractor.
All materials subject to collection shall be fully contained in the designated container with closed lids. Collection. of
materials outside of the provided container can be provided by the Contractor at an additional cost to the resident.
Arrangements and. billings for such collections will be handled directly by the Contractor. The Contractor will also
notify the City of the property address and amount of solid waste for disposal charges by the City. Additional Low-
volume service includes, Christmas trees and white goods collection as described in 4.b.1 }, a} & d).
3) Limited service will consist of one 64-gallon capacity container, as provided by the Contractor. All materials subject to
collection shall be fully contained in the designated container with closed lids. Collection of materials outside of the
provided container can be provided by the Contractor at an additional cost to the resident. Arrangements and billings for
such collections will be handled directly by the Contractor. The Contractor will also notify the City of the property
address and amount of solid waste for disposal charges by the City. Additional Limited service includes, Christmas trees
and white goods collection as described in 4.b. ] }, a) & d).
4) Contractor shall provide each multiple dwelling with at least one standard dumpster (1 cubic yard capacity) or equivalent
number of 96-gallon containers and collections a minimum of once/week. Multiple dwelling properties may not have
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extra garbage or rubbish outside of the provided container, except for large household items such as furniture items,
carpet, padding, and mattresses. Property owner/manager must call Contractor in advance of collection. Collection of
materials outside of the provided container (other than previously noted} can. be provided by the Contractor at an
additional cost to the owner. Arrangements and billings for such collections will be handled directly by the Contractor.
The Contractor will also notify the City of the property address and amount of solid waste for disposal charges by the
City. Additional services/living quarter unit includes, Christmas trees and white goods collection as described in 4.b.1),
a) & d).
5) The Contractor shall organize residential collection of electronic devices that are banned from the solid waste stream by
the State of Minnesota, Anoka County, and the City of Columbia Heights. The Contractor shall provide each residence
and multi-dwelling living quarter unit an electronics (including those items not banned) curb-side collection service
weekly, although. this service will be fee-based and negotiated directly between the Contractor and the resident
requesting the service.
6} Contractor shall provide each residence with a garbage container (wheeled carts with attached lids) or dumpsters that
meet federal standards and have fly-tight lid, keep said containers in good repair, and replace at no charge to the resident
or the City. Except as otherwise set forth herein, all containers furnished by Contractor, shall while in the possession and
control of the residences and multiple dwelling units, remain the property of Contractor. Residents and multiple
dwelling units shall use the containers only for the purposes for which it is intended herein and shall not make any
alterations to the containers. Residents and multiple dwelling units shall be responsible for loss or damage to the
containers in excess of ordinary wear and tear. In the event a resident requests more than one container or a replacement
container due to theft or damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, Contractor shalt provide additional containers and
charge the Resident or Multiple dwelling unit directly for the cost of the container and delivery thereof The size and
numbers of containers shall be selected by the resident/owner (through the City), who may change their level of service
monthly at no additional charge.
7) The Contractor shaII direct all requests for service change to the City. Official changes will be made through the City
and the Contractor will be notified. Only such pick-ups shall be made as have been approved by the City and the
Contractor shall not be entitled to payment far any collections made and not approved by the City. The Contractor may
remove containers from properties when the City discontinues service to a residence.
Collection Service - Recyclables (Single Sort)
1) The Contractor shall be responsible for distributing all properly labeled (with instructions) recycling containers (wheeled
carts with attached lids) to the residents/property owners, keep said container in good repair, and replace at no charge to
the resident or the City, except as otherwise set forth herein. All containers furnished by Contractor, shall. while in the
possession and control of the residences and multiple dwelling units, remain the property of Contractor. Residents and
multiple dwelling units shall use the containers only for the purposes for which it is intended herein and shall not make
any alterations to the containers. Residents and multiple dwelling units shall be responsible for loss or damage to the
containers in excess of ordinary wear and tear. In the event a resident requests more than one container or a replacement
container due to theft or damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, Contractor shall provide additional containers and
charge the ReciclPnt or Miiltjple dwelling knit directly fir the rnct pfthe rnntainer ar~d rlali~iary therenf;
2) The Contractor shall. be responsible for collection of recyclable materials from. containers at residential properties in the
City. Additional recyclable materials will be collected outside of the container when bagged or boxed that meets
Contractor specified procedures.
3) The Contractor shall be responsible for providing containers, and collection of recyclable materials from the City of
Columbia Heights Recycling Center. All items collected curbside will also be collected at the recycling center with the
addition of scrap metal and rimless tires. The City may, at City's option, discontinue the Drop-Off Recycling Program.
4) If the Contractor determines a recycling container is too contaminated with non-recyclable materials, Contractor may
collect the material as refuse. The contactor will notify the resident of contamination issues and provide information for
proper preparation of recycling. Collection of contaminated recycling materials can be provided by the Contractor at an
additional cost to the resident. Arrangements and billings for such collections will be handled directly by the Contractor.
The Contractor will also notify the City of the property address and amount of solid waste for disposal charges by the
City.
d. Collection Service -Yard Waste and Brush
1) The Contractor is responsible for weekly collection of yard waste and brush from non-multiple dwelling properties
during the growing season (April. 1 -November 30). Yard waste and brush collected from. non-multiple dwelling
properties shall be unlimited and occur on the same collection day as refuse.
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2) Yard Waste and Brush collection shalt be limited to only those materials placed in authorized disposable containers (i.e.
bags) that meet State of Minnesota, Anoka County, and City of Columbia Heights requirements.
e. Non-Residential service: The Contractor will provide garbage, rubbish, and recycling service (not resulting frorn
construction activities) to City facilities (including but not limited to Attachment B), including the annual City Jamboree.
The Contractor will provide containers and service as agreed to with facility managers. The Contractor will empty and reline
City Downtown Streetscape containers every day a residential collection is made. The City reserves the discretion to add
other entities (Non-municipal) as agreed to by Council resolution and the Contractor. The Contractor will not charge for City
Facility services and the City reserves the right to change the location and number of properties and operations serviced as
municipal operations expand or reduce. The Contractor may charge for other entities the Council covers under this contract
according to the normal charges based on the contract prices for levels of service. The Contractor may charge for Parkview
Villa recycling services at the multi-dwelling unit rate, but will provide yardwaste collection at no charge.
5 Disposal Operations.
a. All refuse and recycling materials placed for collection shall be owned by and be the responsibility of the occupants of the
residential properties until collection by the Contractor. Upon collection of the refuse materials by the Contractor, the solid
waste becomes the property and responsibility of the Contractor. All Garbage and Refuse shall be transported to, weighed-in
at, and disposed of at a solid waste facility that is approved by the City.
b. Disposal of solid waste shall be in accordance with State of Minnesota, Anoka County, and City of Columbia Heights
requirements. The Contractor shall certify to the City, in writing, of the place and method of disposal of such refuse and that
all requirements have been met. The City reserves the authority to direct the location and facility for disposal of solid waste
generated under this contract. The City shall be responsible for any increased costs incurred by Contractor, and agreed to by
the City, as a result of any change in disposal site (the Elk River Refuse Derived Fuel facility}. All rebates from Anoka
County will be credited to the City on the same timing basis in which the rebates are received by Contractor (monthly or
quarterly).
The Contractor shall dispose of all such recyclables at a processing site or market and follow Anoka County, State of
Minnesota, and City of Columbia Heights requirements for the handling and disposition of recycling materials. The City
reserves the authority to direct the location and facility for processing and sale of recycling material generated under this
contract. The City shall be responsible for any increased costs incurred by Contractor, and agreed to by the City, as a result
of any change in facility. The Contractor shall certify to the City, in writing, of the place of recyclables disposition, and that
all requirements have been met. All proceeds from the sale of recyclable materials shall remain with Contractor, although the
Contractor will provide a rebate as described in 8.f. below.
d. The Contractor shall dispose of all yard waste at a compost site meeting State of Minnesota, Anoka County, and City of
Columbia Heights requirements. The Contractor shall certify to the City, in writing, of the place of yard waste disposal., and
that all requirements have been met. The City reserves the authority to direct the location and facility for disposal of yard
waste and brush generated under this contract. The City shall be responsible for any increased costs incurred by Contractor,
and agreed to by the City, as a result of any change in facility.
e. Disposal of white goods and electronics shall be in accordance with State of Minnesota, Anoka County, and City of
Columbia Heights requirements. The Contractor shall certify to the City, in writing, of the place and method of disposal of
such refuse and that all requirements have been met. The City reserves the authority to direct the location and facility for
disposal of appliances and electronic devices generated under this contract. The City shall be responsible for any increased
costs incurred by Contractor, and agreed to by the City, as a result of any change in facility.
£ The Contractor assumes responsibility for collection and delivery of items not acceptable to disposal and recyclable
processing facilities.
g. The City and the Contractor shall meet once per quarter to discuss disposal facility options. The Contractor shall present
disposal. options that have competitive prices and will lower the costs of disposal to the City.
6 Customer Service operations:
a. The Contractor shall be required to provide a customer service mailing address, local or toll-free phone number (Published in
the local phone book), email address, and website. The Contractor shall maintain an office equipped with telephones,
messaging service, and staffed with sufficient personnel to handle complaints, orders for special service, and/or to receive
instructions including but not limited to:
1) Provide means for residences to directly notify Contractor if collection was missed.
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2) Immediately inform residences concerning non-collection of refuse/recycling due to improper procedures of
refuse/recycling preparation or over the service level.
3} Provide means for residences to directly notify Contractor of extra refuse above the service level, white goods, and
electronics ready for collection.
4) Inform residences of procedures and cost quote for collection of refuse above limited service, extra white goods, and
electronics. Residences must authorize the Contractor to provide the additional service and Contractor will bill residence
directly.
5} Provide means for residences to directly notify Contractor of service complaints.
V} Forward inquires concerning refuse service level starts/stops/changes, City utility bills, and health or environmental
nuisance complaints to the City
b. The office shall be staffed from at least 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The Contractor
shall maintain a written log of all complaints, the date thereof and the action taken pursuant thereto or the reason for no
action. Such log of complaints shall be open to the inspection of the City Manager or his/her authorized representative.
c . Public information and Education:
1) The Contractor shall inform all residences of preparation requirements for collection of refuse/recycling material. This
will be provided via an initial mailing to serviced properties and when major changes in service operations occur. In
addition, the Contractor shall provide a brochure or flyer for new resident packets from the City.
2} The Contractor shall issue notices to all. homeowners and users of the service whenever garbage and rubbish removal,
recyclable, white goods, and/or yard waste removal is not conducted. The notice shall be signed by the Contractor and
given to the user if the user is present at the residence. If the user is not present, the notice shall indicate steps taken to
notify the user. Said notice shall indicate the reason for the failure to collect the garbage and rubbish, recyclable
materials, and/or yard waste material. Copies shall be made and filed with the City by 4:30 p.m. on the day of its
issuance.
3} The Contractor will provide information for the City newsletter on refuse/recycling and major issues noted during
collection. In addition, the Contractor will provide a community outreach program of industry related pertinent articles
and advertisements in the local paper, and provide public presentations for City requested events.
4) The Contractor shall develop an annual recycling and solid. waste reduction campaign plan with the City recycling
coordinator.
d. Supervision and reporting
I) The Contractor shall provide a dedicated manager to supervise performance of the contract and be available for
immediate contact by City staff.
2} All services to be performed for the City by the Contractor pursuant to the teens of this contract shall be supervised by
such employee, agent or officers of the City as the City Manager shall designate. Monthly performance meetings
between the Contractor and the City will review operations plans, goals, and progress. The Contractor shall provide
access to the City, or any of its duly authorized representatives to review any books, documents, papers, and records of
the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this Contract for the purpose of making an audit or examination and
preparing excerpts and transcriptions.
3) The Contractor will be the subject matter expert for refuse, recycling, and household hazardous waste rules, regulations,
and provide said expertise to the City and residents.
4) The Contractor will keep and maintain complete accurate records in accordance with generally accepted accounting
practices. The Contractor shall provide monthly reports (in formats approved by the City) for solid waste refuse
collection anal disposal amounts, itemized recycling collection and processing amounts. The Contractor shall provide
customized reports as requested by the City. The City may withhold payment for Garbage and Refuse services pending a
receipt of such information.
a) The Contractor shall notify the City in writing, by the fifteenth of each month, of the tonnages of each material.
recycled during the previous month in conjunction with the curbside and multi-unit dwelling recycling program.
Truck weight tickets and market receipts must be on pernanent file and available to the City on request from the
Contractor. Monthly reports on the number of participants in the curbside recycling program must be included in
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the monthly reports. In addition, Contractor shall provide sale receipts of recycling materials and a statement of
verification that al] recycling materials collected under this contract is accounted for on the reports.
b) The Contractor shall notify the City in writing, by the fifteenth of each month., the tonnages of garbage and rubbish
disposed of during the previous month in conjunction with disposal of residential and multi-dwelling garbage and
rubbish collection. Truck weight tickets must be on permanent file and available to the City on request from the
Contractor.
c) The Contractor shall notify the City in writing, by the fifteenth of each month, the tonnages of yard waste composted
during the previous month in conjunction with the City yard waste collection program. Truck weight tickets must be
on permanent file and available to the City on request from the Contractor.
d) The Contractor shall notify the City in writing, by the fifteenth of each month, the tonnages of white goods and
electronics collected and recycled during the previous month. Truck weight tickets must be on permanent file and
available to the City on request from the Contractor.
~) The City will not reimburse any expenses incurred by Veolia employees including, but not limited to, expenses
associated with the preparation and submission of reports and attendance at meetings or presentations.
Performance of Contract
a. The Contractor shall supply all labor, material and equipment necessary for the carrying out of the contract.
1 } ~uipment
a} Vehicle Protection -All trucks or motor vehicles used by the Contractor shall be water-tight and shall be covered.
All spills, regardless of circumstance, shall be immediately cleaned up. A broom and a shovel shall be carried on
each vehicle at all times for this purpose.
h) Cleaning -All vehicles shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition; and all collection vehicles shall be cleaned
with pressurized hot water at ].east once a month.
c) Paintine -The packer body shall be painted and numbered, and shall have the Contractor's name and telephone
number painted in letters of contrasting color, at least five inches (5") high, on each side of the vehicle and the
number painted on the rear. They will be painted a minimum of one (1) time in the contract period.
d) Maintenance -The trucks shall be maintained in good working order. They shall be equipped to meet all Federal,
State and Municipal regulations concerning vehicles used on public roads and maintained to meet these standards.
e} Vehicle inspection -All vehicles used in the performance of this contract shall be made available for inspection
within the City of Columbia Heights on request, and at such times and places as the City may designate, and must
meet all State vehicle standards.
f) Description of Vehicles -The Contractor shall furnish the City with a written description. of all vehicles and
equipment to be used within the City of Columbia Heights in the performance of this contract and shall advise the
City in writing of any withdrawal of such equipment or of any change therein within one (1) week of the time of
making such change.
g) SafetLqui ip Went -Each collection vehicle shall have a flashing light warning system, fire extinguisher (C02 type),
first aid kit, two safety vests (high visibility) and proper backup alarms as approved by the City.
h} Excessive Damage to Pavement. The Contractor shall utilize collection vehicles and operating procedures which do
not create or cause unreasonable or unnecessary wear to street pavement including that in place on alleys.
2) Personnel Requirements
a) Responsibility
(1) There shall be sufficient crew to fulfill the requirements of the specifications and contract.
(2) Each. collection crew shall adhere to all applicable ordinances of the City of Columbia Heights, and all of those
policies, rules, regulations and conditions for refuse collection as established by the City Manager.
b) Driver
(1) The driver must have a valid Minnesota Driver's License with all the necessary endorsements.
(2) The driver must adhere to all traffic laws.
c) Collector
(1) The driver and collector(s) shall at all times have a courteous attitude toward the general public.
(2) The driver and collector(s) shall be of sound character, competent and sober throughout the workday.
(3) The driver and collector(s) shall have the ability to remember the order of collection and location of all refuse
containers on the assigned routes.
(4) The driver and collector(s) shall make a concerted effort to have at all times a presentable appearance.
(5) The refuse collector(s) on each crew shall be physically able to perforn their duties and be at least eighteen 18
years old.
(6) The collector(s) shall perform their work in a neat and a quiet manner and clean up all refuse spilled in
collection under any circumstance.
(7) All containers shall be replaced in their proper locations (off of the Street or alley) and covers placed securely
back on containers. Containers shall be placed in their upright position.
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(8) Damage to containers or other property shall be avoided.
(9) Gratuities are not to be accepted.
(10) Consumption of any beverages containing alcohol is forbidden during or before work hours of any collection
day.
(11)A regulation container shall be used for refuse removal when performing carry-out type collections.
d} Safety. The Contractor shall provide and maintain all sanitary and safety accommodations for the use and
protection of its employees as may be necessary to provide for their health and welfare and comply with Federal,
State, and Local codes and regulations, as well as those of other bodies and tribunals having jurisdiction. Contractor
shall comply with employee safety and sanitation facility regulations as set forth in Minnesota Statutes 182 and in
the Department of Labor and Industry's Labor Safety Code (LISC 73-75).
b. Non-Discrimination/Affirmative Action.
1) The Contractor agrees that during the life of the contract the Contractor will not, within the State of Minnesota,
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry,
and will include a similar provision in all subcontracts entered into for the performance thereof.
2) The Contractor further agrees that during the life of the contract the Contractor will 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 services and programs.
3) The Contractor shall comply with City Resolution 88-83 (Exhibit F). This contract may be canceled or terminated by the
City, and all honey due or to become due hereunder may be forfeited for a second or subsequent violation of the terns
and conditions of this paragraph.
4) The Contractor agrees to pay all persons doing work or furnishing skill, tools, machinery, materials, insurance premiums,
equipment, supplies, and all just claims for such work, material, equipment, insurance and supplies in and about the
performance of this contract.
5} At all times and for all purposes hereunder, the Contractor is an independent Contractor and not an employee of the City.
No statement made herein shall be construed so as to find the Contractor to be an employee of the City.
c. Health & Environmental Reeulations and City Ordinances.
1) The Contractor shall acquaint itself with. all pertinent City and Anoka County Ordinances and State of Minnesota
regulations and comply with all ordinances and regulations in effect at this time or hereafter adopted.
?} The Contractor shall place all Garbage, Refuse, and Yard Waste collected, in water-tight metal receptacles or vehicles
with closed tops so constructed that the contents will not leak or spill therefrom; such receptacles or vehicles shall be
kept clean and as free from all offensive odors as possible and shall not be allowed to stand in any street, alley or other
place longer than is reasonably necessary to collect Garbage and Refuse.
3) The dispvSltiOn of Such ii~atcriai Shaii be evnd'ucted and bandied Sv as iv at n~ lime Create a nulSar'iie yr become ii~juriv uS
to the public health of a person living either within or outside the corporate limits of the City.
d. Indemnification. The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, and employees from
any and all claims causes of action, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, expenses including reasonable attorney's fees, suits,
demands, and judgments of any nature, because of bodily injury to, or death of, any person or persons and/or because of
damages to property of the Contractor or others, including loss of use from any cause whatsoever, which may be asserted
against the City on account of any act or omission, including negligence, of the Contractor, or the Contractor's employees or
agents in connection with the Contractor's perfornance of this contract. The Contractor agrees to defend any such action
brought against the City on any such matters, and to pay and satisfy any judgment entered thereof together with all costs and
expenses incurred in connection therewith. The City shall in no way be liable for any claims or charges incurred by the
Contractor in the performance of this contract.
Liability Insurance -The Contractor shall. perform under this contract in a clean, neat manner and shall operate such trucks
and motor vehicles as are reasonably necessary and suitable to the rendering of such services and shall keep the same insured
with a minimum public liability insurance of $1,000,000 for any one person; $].,000,000 for any one accident; $1,000,000 for
property damage, together with Contractor's public liability insurance of $1,000,000 for any one person; $1,000,000 for any
one accident; and property damage of $1,000,000. All of the foregoing insurance to be with a company licensed to do
business in the State of Minnesota and acceptable to the City of Columbia Heights and Anoka County. Memorandum
policies and receipts for the payment of premium shall be filed with the City showing payment of premiums for at least one
year in advance and on each renewal date provided therein. The Contractor shall name the City as an additional. insured on
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such insurance and shall furnish evidence of the same to the City. The Contractor further agrees to take all precautions to
protect the public against injury and to save the City harmless from all damages and claims of damages that may arise by
reason of any negligence of the Contractor or the Contractor's agents, or employees while engaged in the performance of this
contract, and will indemnify the City against all claims, liens, expenses, and claims for liens, for work, tools, machinery,
materials, or insurance premiums or equipment or supplies, and against all loss by reason of the failure of the Contractor in
any respect to fully perform all obligations of this contract.
£ Workers' Compensation Insurance -The Contractor shall at all times keep fully insured, at its own expense, all persons
employed by it in connection with the performance of the contract as required by the laws of the State of Minnesota relating
to Workers' Compensation Insurance and shall hold the City free and harmless from all liability from any cause that may
arise by reason of injuries to any employee of the Contractor who may be injured while performing work or labor necessary
to carry out the provisions of the contract. The Contractor shall furnish evidence of the same to the City
g. Performance Bond.
I) As a precondition to the commencement of this Contract, the Contractor shall provide the City of Columbia Heights for
the use of said City and also for the use of anyone who may perform or cause to be performed any work or labor, or
furnish or cause to be furnished any skill, labor, equipment or material in the execution of such contract. Said bond shall
be signed by the Contractor with a surety company as surety and shall be in the amount of $250,000.00 which bond shall
be kept in full force and effect for the term of the contract.
2) The conditions of the performance bond shall be that the Contractor shall fully and faithfully perform all terms and
conditions of the contract; shall pay anyone who may perform or cause to be performed any work or labor, or furnish or
cause to be furnished any skill, labor, equipment or material in the execution of such contract; and such bond shall
provide that the full amount shall be forfeited upon the Contractor's failure to comply therewith.
h. Termination.
I) It is understood the essence of this contract is high quality service to residents of the City of Columbia Heights. As such,
if the City determines that the Contractor is in breach of any provision of this contract, a written notice will be sent to the
Contractor allowing it 30 days to comply. If the Contractor fails to comply with the teens of the contract by the end of
the 30 day period, the City may terminate the Contract and shall be released of its obligations. Moreover, the City shall
retain all performance pledges obligated to that time.
2) Upon any failure of the Contractor to fulfill any of the provisions of the Contract, the City Manager shall be authorized
to hire services and equipment, or assign City employees and equipment, as may be necessary to do such work and the
cost of such expense thereof may be charged and deducted from any monies due the Contractor, collected from the
Contractor or collected by recourse to the Contractor's bond or financial guarantee instrument submitted subject to this
section.
i. Utilities. The Contractor shall be obligated to protect all public and private utilities whether occupying street or public or
private property. If such utilities are damaged by reason of the Contractor's operations under this contract, it shall repair or
replace same ±o ±he exten± caused by Contractor or, falling to do so promptly, the Cit<y~ shall cause repairs or replaceme>>ts to
be made and the cost of doing so shall be deducted from payment to be made to the Contractor.
j. Subletting or Assiemnent of Contract. No assignment or subletting of this contract, all or in part, will be permitted without
authorization of the City. The Contractor alone will be held responsible for full and faithful performance of the contract.
8 Payment Procedures.
a. The Contractor shall invoice the City monthly based on the number of residences and multifamily dwellings and their
respective service level category, adjusting for any changes during the month. The invoice will show the number of services
by each service level category and monthly prices as stated in attachment C. The monthly price accounts for all weeks in a
given year. The City will approve the format of the invoice.
b. The City will verify the invoice. The City shall make payment to the Contractor monthly, within 30 days of receipt of the
invoice (for the previous month's services), unless discrepancies in the invoice delay payment. The annual prices stated in
the rate sheet (attachment C) shall not change regardless the number of services, the amount to be paid by the City to the
Contractor shall be adjusted for each. such change of collection monthly.
c. The City shall. pay for tipping fees incurred by the Contractor for solid-waste disposal generated under this contract and will
be a separate line item on the invoice showing actual tons, disposal facility charges/ton, and rebates or discounts received by
any entity for disposal at said facility. This is for solid-waste only and does not include recycling, yard waste/brush, white
goods, or electronics disposal..
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d. The Contractor may apply a fuel surcharge following the instructions in attachment D. When applicable this charge will be a
separate line item on the monthly invoice stating the fuel price used to invoke the surcharges, the rate applied, and the
number of units used to calculate the additional charges.
e. The City does not expect and will not pay for any other charges other than those listed above.
f Recycling rebate. The Contractor shall rebate monies to the City based on sale of recyclables and commodities generated from
contract recycling operations. The value of those recyclables minus processing costs (taking into account any subsidies or
rebates), multiplied by 60% will be the amount of the rebate, unless the value is less than the processing costs. The amount
of Recycling Center commodities will be tracked separately and a separate disbursal made for purpose of paying community
organizations to staff the Center.
g. Liquidated Damage. Verified failure to make the collection shall be cause to deduct $15.00 per verified collection, as
liquidated damage from the monthly payment, in addition to deduction of the regular pick-up rate (pro-rated}. This provision
shall not constitute a waiver or the breach of any condition of the contract requiring all residence collections to be made at
least once each week in every seven (7} day period, commencing on Sunday of each week.
9 Contractor to Make Examination.
a. The Contractor shall make their own examination., investigation and research regarding the proper method of doing the work,
and all conditions affecting the work to be done and the labor, equipment and materials needed therefore, and the quantity of
work to be performed.
b. The Contractor shall make no claim against the City because of any estimates, statements, or interpretationsrnade by any
official, officer, or agent of the City that may prove to be in any respect inconsistent with the RFP, Bid approval, or this
contract.
c. The Contractor assumes the risk of all conditions, foreseen and unforeseen, and agrees to complete the work without
additional compensation under whatever circumstances may develop other than as herein provided.
IN WI'T'NESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands on this
_ day of , ?009.
IN THE PRESENCE OF: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN.
A Municipal Corporation
Gary Peterson, Mayor
Walter R. Fehst, City Manager
Veolia ES Solid Waste Midwest, LLC
Its
Approved as to Fonn:
Jim Hoeft, City Attorney
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Attachment B
CITY FACILITIES
LOCATION DUMPSTER SCHEDULE
Public Safety Center TBD TBD
Pu'otic Library
820 40th Avenue NE
J.P. Murzyn Hall
530 Mill Street NE
Huset Park (May-September)
530 Mill Street
Top Valu Liquor Store
4950 Central Avenue
2l OS 37th Avenue
University Avenue Liquor Store
5225 University Avenue NE
City Hall
590 40th Avenue NE
Municipal Service Center
637 38th Avenue NERoII-Off
Parkview Villa
965 40th. Avenue N.E
i one-yard
(including lock} Wed, Fri
2 four-yard Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
1 four-yard Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat
1 two-yard Wed
(including lock)
1 one-yard Wed
1 five-yard Tues
{including lock)
1 four-yard Mon, Wed, Fri
1 twenty-yard Thur
4 two-yard Man,
3 two yards Wed, Fri
4 containers on site; usually only four serviced on Mondays
Parkview Villa includes recycling at cost ofmulti-dwelling per unit and yard waste collection at
no additional cost.
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DOWNTOWN AREA STREETSCAPE CONTAINERS
Refuse from the containers included as part of the Downtown Streetscape as listed below will be
collected five days per week (Monday -Friday, shifted for holidays) at no additional cost to the
City. Contractor will line the containers each time.
(1) Container located halfway between Central Avenue and Van Buren Street, south side of
40th Avenue (directly in front of bus sl;elter)
(1} Container located on alley between Central Avenue and Van Buren Street, south side of
40th Avenue, on public walkway (by northwest corner of 3970 Central Avenue, Dragon
House Restaurant)
(1) Container located on Central Avenue, southwest corner of Central and 40th Avenue
(directly in front of 3988 Central Avenue, All About Travel)
(1} Container located on west side of Central Avenue, between 3980 (Anoka County
Government Center} and 3970 Central Avenue (Dragon House Restaurant)
(1) Container located on east side of Central Avenue between 40th Avenue and Gould Street,
on the northwest corner of the Northeast State Bank property
(1) Container located at southeast corner of Columbia Park Clinic ramp, located north of
40th Avenue between Central Avenue and Van Buren Street
(1) Container located on northwest comer of Central Avenue and 40th Avenue, west side of
the bus shelter in front of Columbia Park Clinic (4000 Central Avenue)
(1) Container located by 40th Avenue entrance to Columbia Park Clinic (4000 Central
Avenue}
(1} Container located on west side of Central Avenue, between 40th Avenue and 4i st
Avenue, on northeast corner of 4022 Central Avenue
(1) Container located on east side of Central Avenue, between 40th Avenue and 41st
Avenue, just north of Columbia Heights Ma11 exit to Central Avenue
(1) Container located. on west side of Central Avenue, north of 41st Avenue, by park bench
by Wargo Court
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ATTACHMENT C
THE COST PER HOUSEHO<_D PER MONTH FOR THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
Garbage and Recycling Collection monthly rates.
Contractor to pick up garbage and recycling at the alley or curbside location in Contractor
su "lled ~rba P and rec~ Mina arts of a rox_~matel `~0" "h~" nr `~9(1"- anon ca ac1tV.
pr g~ g.. .~" b " pp y ` > - g- p
and Contractor supplied recycling receptacles. Recycling rate given is for single sort
collection.
Non-Multiple Dwelling Residences
Service Levet 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Full Service
Hi hest Level ~90 al)
$6.70
$b.93
$7.17
$7.42
$7.68
Limited Service
Mid-Level N60 al}
$6.70
$6.93
$7.17
$7.42
$7.68
Limited Service
Lowest level (~30 al)
$6.70
$6.93
$7.17
$7.42
$7.68
Limited Service
Senior Rate (~30 al)
$6.70
$6.93
$7.17
$7.42
$7.68
Ree clin Char e/unit $2.50 $2.59 $2.68 $2.77 $2.87
Yard Waste Char e $1.93 $2.00 $2.08 $2.15 $2.22
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Monthly charges at each service level as stated below:
Multiple Dwelling Residences
Service Levei 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
1 Yard once/week $17.32 $17.93 $18.56 $19.21. $19.88
Charge for each additional
collection/week
$17.32
$17.93
$18.56
$19.21
$19.88
1.5 Yard once/week $21.65 $z2.4i $23.19 $24.00 $24.84
Charge for each additional.
collection/week
$21.65
$22.41
$23.19
$24.00
$24.84
2 Yard once/week $21.65 $22.41 $23.19 $24.00 $24.84
Charge for each additional
collection/week
$21..65
$22.41
$23.19
$24.00
$24.84
3 Yard once/week $21.65 $22.41 $23.19 $24.00 $24.84
Charge for each additional
collection/week
$21..65
$22.41.
$23.19
$24.00
$24.84
4 Yard once/week $21.65 $22.41 $23.19 $24.00 $24.84
Charge for each additional
collection/week
$21..65
$22.41
$23.19
$24.00
$24.84
5 Yard once/week $21.65 $22.41 $23.19 $24.00 $24.84
Charge for each additional
collection/week
$21.65
$22.41
$23.19
$24.00
$24.84
6 Yard once/week $21.65 $22.41 $23.19 $24.00 $24.84
Charge for each additional
collection/week
$21..65
$22.41
$23.19
$24.00
$24.84
8 Yard once/week $21.65 $22.41 $23.19 $24.00 $24.84
Charge for each additional
collection/week
$21.65
$22.41
$23.19
$24.00
$24.84
20 Yard once/week $90.00 $94.00 $97.00 $100.00 $104.00
Charge for each. additional
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2 Yard {compacted)
once/week
$21.65
$22.41
$23.19
$24.00 $24.84
Charge for each additional
collection/week
$21.65
$22.41
$23.19
$24.00
$24.84
Recycling Charge/
Livia Quarter unit
$1.55
$1.60
$1.66
$1,72
$1.78
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ATTACHMENT D
The fuel charge adjustment will be based on the national on-highway rolling average price of
diesel fuel for the prior month as published by the United State government and available on the
Internet at:
httpatonto.eia.doe.~ov/oo~/info/ d~u/aasdiesel.asp
There will. be no fuel surcharge if the price of diesel remains at or below the baseline rate of
$3.00 a gallon.
If the price of a gallon of diesel were to increase above the baseline rate of $3.00/gallon based on
the above listed index, then for every ten-cent ($0.10) increase over the $3.00 baseline rate, there
would be the following fuel surcharge:
• Single-Family MSW - $0.031per unit
• Single-Family Recycle - $0.02/per unit
• Single-Family Yard Waste - $0.01/per unit
• Multi-Family MSW - $0.02/per unit
• Multi-Family Recycle - $O.OUunit
Fuel Surchar eg Chart
Price per gallon SF MSW SF Recycle Yard Waste MF MSW MF Recycle
$3.00 - $3.10 $0.00/unit $0.00/unit $0.00/unit $0.00/unit $0.00/unit
$3.11 - $3.20 $0.03/unit $0.02/unit $0.01/unit $0.02/unit $0.01./unit
$3.21 - $3.30 $0.06/unit $0.04/unit $0.02/unit $0.04/unit $0.02/unit
$3.31 - $3.40 $0.09/unit $0.06/unit $0.03/unit $0.06/unit $0.03iunit
$3.41 - $3.50 $0.12/unit $0.08/unit $0.04/unit $0.08/unit $0.04/unit
$3.51 - $3.60 $0.15/unit $0.10/unit $0.05/unit $0.10/unit $0.05/unit
$3.61. - $3.70 $0.18/unit $0.12/unit $0.06/unit $0.12/unit $0.06/unit
$3.71 - $3.80 $0.21 /unit $0.14/unit $0.07/unit $0.14/unit $0.07/unit
$3.81 - $3.90 $0.24/unit $0.16/unit $0.08/unit $0.16/unit $0.08/unit
$3.91 - $4.00 $0.27/unit $0.18/unit $0.09/unit $0.18/unit $0.09/unit
The pattern of fuel charge adjustment per unit relative to average fuel price escalation will
continue as the price of fuel escalates beyond that which is reflected above.
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of November 9, 2009
AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY
Fire MANAGER
NO: APPRavAL
ITEM: Rental Housing BY: Gary Gorman BY:
Licenses
NO: DATE: November 2, 2009 DATE:
Approval of the attached list of rental housing applications. They have met the
requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing
license applications for November 9, 2009.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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List of 2009 Rental Licenses to Approve
Occupany I.D. Property Owner Name
10073 Tasks Unlimited Lodges
Property Address: 1479 LINCOLN TER NE
10083 Professional Property Mgmt LLC
Property Address: 4000 WASHINGTON ST
10186 Lundgren Properties LLC
Property Address: 4715 CHATHAM RD NE
10228 Cel Mouton, LLC
Property Address: 4749 5TH ST NE
10232 RP Management Attn: Dave
Property Address: 4439 2 1/2 ST NE
20173 Applegate Management Company
Property Address: 4644 WASHINGTON ST
20286 Witt & Sons Inc.
Property Address: 561 51 ST AVE NE - 563 NE 51ST AVE
30030 Michigan Rentals, LLC
Property Address: 647 37TH AVE
30500 Anoka County Community Action Program
Property Address: 3932 CENTRAL AVE NE
12009 Sarfaraz Ahmed
Property Address: 1274 CIRCLE TERRACE BLVD NE - 1272 NE CIRCLE TERRACE BLVD
10182-RY Dimeji Alamutu
Property Address: 3806 GAUVITTE ST NE
20141 Laura Alarcon
Property Address: 4555 WASHINGTON ST
30015-NC Eric Anderson
Property Address: 3947 TYLER ST
10222 Russell Bednarski
Property Address: ggg 41 ST AVE NE
10303 Timothy Bianchi
Property Address: 1225 POLK PL
11 /02/2009 12:32 55 Page ~
List of 2009 Rental Licenses to Approve
Occupany I.D. Property Owner Name
20166 Philip Black
Property Address: 4247 2ND ST NE - 4249 NE 2ND ST
10210 Rick Brickner
Property Address: 4453 7TH ST NE
10207 Thanh Bui
Property Address: 657 47TH AVE NE
20128 Daniel Busse
Property Address: 621 51 ST AVE NE
20069 CMACS LLP
Property Address: 4157 QUINCY ST - Up/Down
20240 Chris Cornelius
Property Address: 1407 CIRCLE TERRACE BLVD NE - 1409 NE CIRCLE TERRACE BLVD
10133 Kenneth Dorko
Property Address: 4003 MAIN ST NE
12190 Alma Field
Property Address: 3948 3RD ST NE - 3952 3RD ST
10219 Isidro Garcia-Suarez
Property Address: 1468 LINCOLN TER NE
10025-RY Gudina Hambissa
Property Address: 548 LOMIANKI LN
20056 Colin Hirdrnan
Property Address: 1207 CIRCLE TERRACE BLVD - 1209 NE CIRCLE TERRACE BLVD
10166 David Jones
Property Address: 4111 5TH ST NE
10229 Casey & Lauren Kaplan
Property Address: 3812 HAYES ST NE
20052 Dwight Larson
Property Address: 660 47 1/2 AVE NE - 662 NE 47-1/2 AVE
10310 Hau Le
Property Address: 4118 7TH ST NE
11 /02/2009 12:32 56 Page 2
List of 2009 Rental Licenses to Approve
Occupany I.D. Property Owner Name
10115 Sylvester Luellen
Property Address: 4321 5TH ST NE
20060 John Majewski
Property Address: 4995 TYLER ST NE - 4997 Tyler Street NE
10205 Dave Nelson
Property Address: 4122 MADISON ST
10094 Natalie Nett
Property Address: 4125 QUINCY ST
10221 Carl Osborne
Property Address: 4712 6TH ST NE
12043-NC Sandra Powell
Property Address: 4456 WASHINGTON ST - Up/Down
20050 Bab Rowe
Property Address: 4657 5TH ST NE - 4659 5TH ST NE
34001 Maumer Sekizovic
Property Address: 4635 UNIVERSITY AVE
10165 Walter Sentyrz, Jr.
Property Address: 4632 6TH ST NE
10182-RY Ted Slather
Property Address: 3806 GAUVITTE ST NE
12018 Stephanie Small
Property Address: 1091 POLK CIR NE - 1093 POLK CIR NE
10093 Leland Stauch
Property Address: 4311 ROYCE ST
20107 Joeeph Tohey
Property Address: 4125 2ND ST NE - 4127 NE 2ND ST
20196 Joseph Tohey
Property Address: 4532 FILLMORE ST NE - 4534 FILLMORE ST NE
20252 Robert Trewartha
Property Address: 3915 VAN BUREN ST
11 /02/2009 12:32 57 Page 3
List of 2009 Rental Licenses to Approve
Occupany I.D. Property Owner Name
10218 Thomas Wasik
Property Address: ggg 41 ST AVE NE
10170 Steven Wickstrom
Property Address: 4336 6TH ST NE
20002 Craia Wilson
Property Address: 1161 CHEERY LN NE -1163 Cheery Lane
10244 Daniel Yesnes
Property Address: 3923 MAIN ST NE
11 /02/2009 12:32 ss Pa9e 4
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: November 9, 2009
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT,; CITY MANAGER
NO: License Department APPROVAL
11~~ ~.~ff
ITElvl: LlCellse Age[ida B Y : SilehCy Flaflson DA 1 E:
NO: DATE: November 4, 2009 BY:
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Attached is the business license agenda far the November 9, 2009 Council meeting. This agenda
consists of applications for Contractor licenses for 2009-2010 and Business Licenses for 2010.
Also included on the agenda is the renewal of the Currency Exchange License for Kwik Cash operating
at 4639 Central Ave. This type of business is actually licensed by the State of MN. However, pursuant
to MN Statute 53 A.04, the State is required to submit the application to the governing body of the
municipality in which the business operates. The law further requires the governing body of the
municipality to render a decision regarding the renewal of the license within 60 days. I forwarded this
application to the Police Dept and they see no reason to deny the renewal of the license.
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.
~%CvIvIIviUNDIJD I~GTi IGN:
Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for November 9, 2009 as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION:
TO CITY COUNCIL November 9, 2009
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*Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSES 2009-2010
BLDG *Four Seasons Air Specialists 4457 White Bear Pkwy, Wht Bear Lk $60
*TMS Construction Inc 5990 Meadow Lark Ln, Prior Lk $60
*Cornerstone Mechanical 11315 Florida Ave N, Champlin $60
*Prestige Plumbing PO Box 171, Hanover $60
*Master Gas Fitters 2242 ,Tennifer l~n, No St Paul $60
*Treated Air Co. 9954 166th Crt, Becker $60
*Fendler Patterson Construction 4839 W 124th St, Savage $60
*Sun Ray Plumbing & Htg PO Box. 28127, St Paul $60
PEDDLER-2009
*Zachary Barthel-The Window Store 9909 S. Shore Rd, Plymouth $100/mo
*Anton Soukhanov-"1'he Wind. Store 9909 S. Shore Rd, Plymouth $100/mo
COURTESY BENCHES-2010
US Bench Corp 3300 Snelling Ave, Mpis $450
FUEL DISPENSING DEVICES-2010
*Columbia Heights Rental 3901 Central Ave, Col. Hts (1 LP} $ 50
*Speedway SA Gas 5000 Central Ave, Col. Hts. (10} $140
*Holiday Station Store 4259 Central Ave, Col. Hts. (14) $180
*Lowell's Auto 4457 University Ave, Col. Hts (6) $100
*University Auto Serv 5257 University Ave, Col. Hts. (4) $ 80
MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL-2010
*Columbia Heights Rental 3901 University Ave, Col. Hts. $ 50
MOTOR VEHICLE SALES-2010
David's Auto Inc. 573 40t Ave NE, Coi. Hts. $300
MASSAGE LICENSE (Business & Individual)-2010
* JD Massage (Jocelyn Dukhorn) 4421 2"d St NE, Col. Hts. $500/$100
SECONDHAND DEALER LICENSE-2010
Apogee Retail/Unique Thrift 2201 37th Ave, Col. Hts. $100
TVI dba Savers 4849 Central Ave $100
GAMES OF SKILL-2010
*Theisen Vending (Laundry World) 4315 Central Ave $ 75
*American Amusements (Madys} 3919 Central Ave $ 75
SMOKE SHOP LICENSE-2010
*Mourado's Tobacco 2311 37t'' Ave, Col. Hts. $300
*Sarah's Tobacco 4329 Central Ave, Col. Hts $300
CIGARETTE/TOBACCO MISC. SALES-2010
*Sharif s Hot Market 501.1 University Ave, Cal. Hts. $300
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*Holiday Station Stores 4259 Central Ave, Col. Hts
*Speedway SA 5000 Central Ave, Col. Hts
Top Valu Liquors (1 & 2) & Heights Liquors
OFF SALE BEER-2010
*Speedway SA 5000 Central Ave, Col. Hts
LIQUOR - 2010
*Buffalo Wild Wings 4811 Central Ave, Col. Hts.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE-2010
Cash Czechs dba Kwik Cash 4639 Central Ave, Col. Hts
$300
$300
fees waived
$150
$6,700
State Lic.
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL MEETING OF: November 9.2009
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 132319 through 132494 in the
amount of $ 1,752,574.16
These checks have been examined and found to be legal charges against the CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, and are herby, recommended for payment.
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of November 9, 2009
AGENDA SECTION: Resolutions ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY
Fire MANAGER
NO: APPROVAL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Gorman BY:
Revocation
DATE: November 2, 2009 DATE:
NO: 09-181
Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is
requested against rental properties at
2009-181 - 4344 2"d Street
far 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 Number 2009-181. being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution Number 2009-181 being a
Resolution 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 license
1 fisted.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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RESOLUTION 2009-181
Resolution of the City Council far the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation
pursuant to City Cade, Chapter SA, Article IV, Section SA.408(A} of that certain residential
rental license held by Frederick Sila (Hereinafter "License Holder").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4344 2°d Street
N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter SA, Article 1 V, Section SA.408(B), written notice
setting forth. the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was
given to the License Holder on October 14, 2009 of an public hearing to be held on
November 9, 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 April 7, 2009 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the
properly described above and noted violations. A compliance letter listing the
violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental
Housing License Application.
2. That on May 11, June 16, and October 28, 2009 inspectors for the City of Columbia
Heights performed a reinspection and noted that violations remained uncorrected.
3. That on October 29, 2009 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights checked
records for this property and noted that the violations remained uncorrected. A
statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on
the rental housing license application.
4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions
ar~rl yinlatinnc nftrP C'ity'g Property >`4a:ntnenance Code `..'ere found to eX]st, t^.=w;t:
a. S11a11 pass Building Department inspection to receive rental license. Items on
Building Department's inspection list remain uncorrected.
5. That all parties, including the License Holder and. any occupants or tenants, have
been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the
City Code, Chapter SA, Article lii SA.306 and. SA.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by
license number F9560 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.
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3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 45 days from. the first
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
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of November 9, 2009
AGENDA S_F,CTION: Public ORICTINATING i~EPARTME.NT; ('ITY
Hearings Fire MANAGER
NO: APPROVAL
ITEM: Adopt Resolution For BY: Gary Garman 13Y:
Abatement
DATE: November 2, 2009 DATE:
NO: 09-182
Declaration of a nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested regarding properties at
2009-182 - 3930 University Avenue
for failure to meet the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the
reading of Resolution Number 2009-182 there being ample copies available to the
public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution Number 2009-182 being a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the
property listed a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the
property pursuant to City Code section 8.206.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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RESOLUTION 2009-182
Resolution of the City Council for the City ofColumbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance
and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article 11, of City Code, of
the property owned by Gregory Stu11 (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"}.
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3930 University
Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
And whereas, pttrsttant to Cnluinhia I-IP1ghtc ~nrle~ C~11aptar R /lrtiele TT SPCtlon 8.206, :vrltten
notice setting forth the causes and reasons far the proposed council action. contained herein was sent
via regular mail to the owner of record on October 26, 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
l . That on October 26, 2009 the Fire Department inspectors were doing routine inspections and
noted that the structure was unsecure. The Fire Chief ordered an immediate abatment and
that the building secured. The Fire Chief ordered DuAll Services to repsonde to the scene
and secured. the building with plywood.
2. That on October 26, 2009 the Fire Department sent statemen of cause to the registered owner
of the property at the address listed in the Anoka County Property Records database..
3. That based upon said. records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Codes(s) were found to exist and have been abated, to wit:
A. Approve the immediate abatement of the hazardous situation located at 3930
University Avenue N.E.
4. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given
the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section
8.206(A) and 8.206(B).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 3930 University Avenue N.E. is in violation of the provisions of
the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing,
and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed. above.
3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record., occupant,
or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and
completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
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1. The property located. at 3930 University Avenue N.E.constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City
Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest.
Passed this day of 2009
Offered bv:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
City Clerk
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: November 9, 2009
AGENDA SECTION: Public Hearing ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: Community Development APPROVAL
ITEM: 1st Reading: Ordinance 1573, Zoning BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner BY:
Amendment to rezone 3701 Reservoir Blvd.. DATE: November 4, 2009
from GB to R-2A.
BACKGROUND:
At this time, Fadia Salem is requesting a zoning amendment to rezone the property at 3701-OS Reservoir
Boulevard fram GB, General Business, to R-2A, One and Two Family Residential.
The previous use of the property was asingle-family residence on the second floor and a mortgage
business on the first floor. The GB, General Business zoning classification does not permit single-
family dwelling units as a permitted use. For this reason, the property was considered legally
nonconforming when it was being used as asingle-family house. Minnesota State Statutes state that ali
nonconformities may continue their existence until the nonconformity or occupancy is discontinued for a
period of more than one year. The subject property has been vacant for more than one year and the
perspective buyers would like to purchase the house in order to reside in it and have no plans on
continuing the business aspect of the property.
The current structure is set up for residential use. If the property were not rezoned to a residential district,
extensive remodeling of the inside of the structure would need to occur in order to convert the structure
completely to a commercial use. Given the location of this property in proximity to other residentially
zoned parcels, it makes sense from a planning aspect to rezone this parcel to residential
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1.573, there being ample copies available to the public.
Move to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1573, for Monday November 23, 2009, at
approximately 7:00 p.ln. in the City Council Chambers.
Attachments: Dra t Ordinance 1573 1'" Readin Format , P+Z Re ort
COUNCIL ACTION
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ORDINANCE 1573
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
BEING AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
NO. 1428, PERTAINING TO THE REZONING OF A CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3701-OS RESERVOIR BOULEVARD NE
SECTION 1:
WHEREAS, the current zoning classification of the property does not allow asingle-family use as a
permitted used; and
WHEREAS, tlYe historic use of the property has been single-family occupancy, which caused the use to be
legally nonconforming under the current zoning classification; and
WHEREAS, the previous single-family use was discontinued for more than one year, causing the legal
nonconforming status to terminate.
WHEREAS, rezoning the subject parcel from GB, General Business to R-2A, One and Two Family
Residential provides the re-occupancy of the subject parcel to its historic use; and
WHEREAS, the rezoning is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan, aid is in the public interest and
not solely far the benefrt of a single property owner; and
WIIEREAS, the proposed zoning classification of the property is compatible wit11 the surrounding zoning
classifications and uses, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission has reviewed and recommends approval of
the proposed rezoning from GB, General Business District to R-2A, One and Two Family Residential.
SECTION 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
rs_ _
ru~i Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Gary Peterson, Mayor
Patricia Muscovitz, City Clerk
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PLANNING REPORT
CASE NUMBER: 2009-1101
DATE: November 3, 2009
TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commission
APPLICANT: Fadia Salem
LOCATION: 3701-05 Reservoir Boulevard
REQUEST: Rezoning of property from GB to R-2A
PREPARED BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner
BACKGROUND
At this time, the applicant is in the process of purchasing the property at 3701-05 Reservoir
Boulevard. Currently, the property is zoned GB, General Business. The previous use of
the property was both single-family residential and commercial. The business was on the
first floor and the residential component was on the second floor.
The perspective buyers would like to use the structure as asingle-family house only and do
not have any plans on retaining the business. While the single-family aspect of the building
was in use, it was considered legally nonconforming because the Zoning Code does not
allow for single-family uses in the GB District. Because the property has been vacant for
longer than one year; the single-family component may not be used unless the property is
rezoned to accommodate it.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan currently guides the property for Low Density Residential.
Rezoning the land to allow for asingle-family use would be consistent with the guidance of
the Comprehensive Plan.
ZONING ORDINANCE
The subject property is currently zoned GB, General Business, as is the property to the
north along Central Avenue. The properties to the north along Reservoir Blvd. are zoned
R-3, Multiple Family Residential and the properties to the east are zoned R-2A, One and
Two Family Residential. The proposed zoning classification for the subject property is also
R-2A, which would be consistent with the zoning classification in the area. Rezoning the
City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission November 3, 2009
Fadia Salem, 3701 Reservoir Blvd. Case # 2009-1101
property would also be consistent with the historic use of the property as asingle-family
house.
The structure in question is functionally asingle-family house. If the property were to
remain commercial, extensive remodeling of the building would need to occur to
accommodate any type of business that would move in. The prospective buyer would like
to buy the house and use it as a residence without pursuing the business portion.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9.104 (F) of the Columbia Heights zoning code requires that the City Council make
each of the following findings before approving a zoning amendment:
1. The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan currently guides the property for Low Density Residential.
Rezoning the land to allow for asingle-family use would be consistent with the
guidance of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely far the benefit of a
single property owner.
Although the proposed rezoning of the property at 3701 Reservoir Blvd. is via
request from a single property owner, the benefit of the property being rezoned is to
the public. Without the rezoning, the house would sit vacant indefinitely, or until a
prospective developer would purchase the land for redevelopment. Staff
recommends rezoning the parcel to enable the historic use of the property to
continue.
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.
A portion of the previous use of the property was asingle-family house. The
proposed zoning classification is consistent with the zoning classification in the
general area, and the proposed use of the property is consistent with the historic
use of the 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 property was zoned GB, General Business, to stay consistent with the zoning
classifications of properties that front Central Avenue. Although this property
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City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission November 3, 2009
Fadia Salem, 3701 Reservoir Blvd. Case # 2009-1101
technically fronts on Centra! Avenue, it's located on the corner of a five-way
intersection and is pushed back a considerable distance from Central Avenue. With
this said, the use of the property is more conducive to a residential setting than a
commercial one.
RECOMMENDAT{ON
Motion: That the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the
rezoning of the property located at 3701-05 Reservoir Boulevard from GB, General
Business to R-2A, One and Two Family Residential.
Attachments
• Location Map
• Zoning Map
• Draft Rezaning Ordinance
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS -CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meetin of: t l/09/09
AGENDA SECTION: Other Ordinances ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
and Resolutions Public Works APPROVAL
NO:
ITEM: Resolution 2009-183 approving the BY: Kevin Hansen, DPW/CE BY:
Final Design of Gateway Pedestrian Bridge DATE: 1.0/29/09 DATE:
and Authorization to Seek Bids.
NO:
At the work session of August 31St, 2009, the final design consultant of SRF reviewed the Gateway
Pedestrian Bridge plans focusing on concept rendering and selection of architectural treatments of the
bridge. Additionally, a bridge lighting plan had been prepared and illustrated to the Council. Final Plan
documents (plans and specifications) were submitted to MnDOT this week for review to meet the
ARRA submittal deadlines. Concurrent with their review, final plans are presented for review before the
council and include:
Bridge aesthetic treatments including: stone treatment of the bridge columns and switchback
columns. The helix is supported by narrower columns and is provided with a color and vertical
recess treatments (drawing attached).
An updated lighting plan for the bridge and both ramp approaches (drawing attached).
Railing details providing color matched (deep burgundy) to the bridge span trusses (drawing
attached).
The statuses of the overall development submittals are as follows:
^ Environmental: approved.
^ Right-of--Way: Order signed by Anoka County judge October 29t" for quick take of Saver's
parcel.
^ Final Plans and Specification. submittal: submitted to MrrDOT October 28t", 2009. Waiting final
comments far revisions and plan signatures.
One of the last requirements of the ARRA program under MnDOT is that projects are let prior to the end
of this year. This will. require a resolution approving final plans and authorizing staff to seek bids for the
project, with an award. date prior to December 31St of 2009. Staff has been in contact with MnDOT
representatives on the bidding climate and they are still seeing bids come it at 10-30% lower than
expected.
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2009-1.83, there being ample copies
available to the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2009-183 approving Plans and Specifications and
ordering Advertisement for Bids for the Gateway Pedestrian Bridge, City Project Number 0906.
Attachment: Resolution 2009-183
COUNCIL ACTION:
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RESOLUTION 2009-183
BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR GATEWAY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE,
CITY PROJECT 0906
WHEREAS, The Consulting Firm of SRF Consulting Group, Inc and the City Engineer have
prepared Final Plans and Specifications for reconstruction of a pedestrian bridge over Central
Avenue (State Trunk Highway 65) at 49th Avenue (CSAH 4);
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
1. Such plans and specifications identified. as the Gateway Pedestrian Bridge, City Project
Number 0906 are hereby approved.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper 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
] 0:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at which time they will be publicly opened
at the place designated, will then be tabulated and will be considered by the Council at a
special meeting in December 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.
Dated this 9th day of November 2009.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
City Clerk
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Meeting of: 1 1 /09/09
AGENDA SECTION: Other Ordinances ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
and Resolutions Public Works APPROVAL
NO:
ITEM: Resolution 2009-180 approving a BY: Kevin Hansen, DPW/CE BY:
Limited Use Permit for Gateway Pedestrian DATE: 11/04/09 DATE:
Bridge.
NO:
Final Plan documents (plans and specifications) were submitted to MnDOT the week of October 26`" for
routing and departmental review to meet the ARRA submittal deadlines. Multiple departments at
MnDOT conduct plan review, including Right-of--Way (ROW). In the process of reviewing ROW
associated with the bridge, MnDOT indicated a Limited Use Permit (LUP) would be necessary. A LUP
is common where improvements by other public or private entities are made on MnDOT lands and
preserve certain rights of the landowner - in this case the State of Minnesota. An LUP for the pedestrian
bridge will address the following:
^ Use of the Trunk Highway ROW.
^ MnDOT must approve all construction plans.
^ Construction and supervision cost participation.
^ Use of the ROW other than the defined improvement (no commercial use allowed)
^ Maintenance responsibilities such as snow removal, lighting and aesthetic improvements.
^ Protection of utilities during construction (gas, electric, phone, etc).
^ Restoration requirements of the Trunk Highway ROW.
^ The permit may not be assigned.
^ Regulated materials not allowed for any use associated with the improvement.
^ Indemnification of the State during construction.
Requirements of the ARRA program under MnDOT require plan review and approval, including all
necessary permitting. MnDOT will write the specific LUP for signatures prior to construction.
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2009-180, there being ample copies
available to the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2009-180 approving a limited use permit for the
Gateway Pedestrian Bridge, City Project Number 0906.
Attachment: Resolution 2009-180
COUNCIL ACTION:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-180
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LIMITED USE PERMIT WITH THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF
TRUNK HIGHWAY 65 (CENTRAL AVENUE) AT COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 4 (49T}~
AVENUE}
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is a political subdivision, organized and existing under the laws of
the State of Minnesota, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, has approved a plan to construct a
pedestrian bridge in the right-of--way of Trunk Highway 65 to promote the orderly and safe crossing of the
highway; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation requires a Limited Use Permit for the
construction and utilization of said pedestrian bridge,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA that this Council hereby enters into a Limited Use Permit with the State of Minnesota,
Department of Transportation far the following purpose:
Section 1. To construct, operate and maintain a pedestrian bridge within the right-of--way of Trunk
Highway b5 (TH 65) of the State of Minnesota south of CSAH 4. The City of Columbia
Heights shall construct, operate and maintain said bridge in accordance with the Limited
Use Permit granted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Manager are authorized
to execute the Limited Use Permit and any amendments to the Pet~rnit.
Passed this 9th day of November.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BY
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
City Clerk
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS -CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: November 9, 2009
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S
NO: Administration APPROVAL
ITEM: Appointment to Boards and BY: Walt Fehst BY:
Commissions DATE: November 3, 2009 DATE:
NO:
Background:
On August 10, 2009 and August 31, 2009 the City Council interviewed candidates interested in
appointments to City Boards and Commissions.
Current City of Columbia Heights Board and Commission Vacancies
Charter Commission 4 (appointment by District Judge)
Library Board. 1
Recreation Commission 1
Telecommunications Com. 1
Traffic Commission 1
Recommended Motion: Move to appoint Justin Grossing to the Recreation Commission for the
vacant term to expire April 2013, Dennis Stroik to the Telecommunications Commission for the
vacant term to expire Apri12011, Charles Tyler to the Traffic Commission for the vacant tcr°r; to
expire April 2011, and Barbara Tantanella to the Library Board for the vacant term to expire April 20].2.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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