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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/08/2010OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 2010 The fallowing are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 08, 2010 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/Il~TVOCATION Associate Pastor Jeremiah Rice, Oak Hill Baptist Church, gave the Invocation. Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Diehm, Councilmember Kelzenberg PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -recited ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Nawrocki requested to add discussion of Dave's Heating on 37th and Johnsan, the city newsletter, Hilltop and the storm sewer repair, and the pedestrian bridge. He asked that iterr~s C, E, F, and G be removed from the Consent agenda. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS GUESTS A. Congressman Keith Ellison - 5th District of Minnesota Congressman Ellison indicated that the National Health Care debate will be voted on soon and requested comments. People will be required to obtain health care coverage and will not be denied because of pre-existing condition, gender, age, or regional exchange. Financial reform is a current issue to stay focused on. Ellison stated that his priority is to protect consumers and prevent bailouts. The credit card holder bill is now in effect. He also requested comments on this. Ellison congratulated the city on the progress toward the new pedestrian bridge. Ellison stated he has introduced a bill to reduce free lunch eligibility. Ellison. invited residents to visit his office if they come to Washingtan D.C. Peterson questioned tort reform and opening competition across state lines. Ellison referred to the recent health care summit with President Obama. One tort reform idea has been included in the bill and removes anti-trust for the insurance companies, which should make it mare competitive. Nawrocki stated that Ellison's support for school lunch cost reduction will be beneficial here. Nawrocki stated his belief that the credit card law is doing more harm than good. Ellison stated that the enactment date was moved up to reduce gouging of consumers. Diehm indicated appreciation for work on a reduced lunch program cost. She referred to local events for our SACA food shelf such as "Empty Bowls" and "Police Arrest Hunger". Ellison indicated that he met with Chief Nadeau today. Ellison questioned LGA loss for Columbia Heights. Fehst stated that we lost almost $900,000. The cuts are unfair for our city and if they were based on tax capacity we would only lose one-half of this amount. Representative Caroline Laine is working on this for us. Ellison referred to the burden this puts on property tax payers and indicated his support for LGA. Fehst stated that this balances out the tax burden. Williams questioned job creation. Ellison indicated the bills passed and described the more ambitious job bills to come, but requires budget cuts somewhere else. Ellison stated that he has a City Council Minutes Monday, March 08, 2010 Page 2 of 11 direct job creation bill to fund things like maintenance of public buildu1gs, with Senator Franlcen carrying the bill. Williams asked if there is tarp money for the jobs bill. Ellison stated the money is there, but commented that currently $.42 out of a $1.00 of Federal money is now borrowed. He felt we will get all of the tarp money back. Williams gave Ellison a hundred trillion dollar bill from Zimbabwa. Peterson thanked Congressman Ellison for attending this meeting and for his support of the pedestrian bridge. B. Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters Club -donation Sandy Bornetun, CEO of the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters, presented the City of Columbia Heights a check for $4,000. She stated appreciation for their partnership with our athletic department. The Athletic Boasters meet the third Wednesday of the month at Murzyn Hall. Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director, thanked the Athletic Boosters for their donation. He stated that this follows a previous donation this year of $10,000. These funds make our programs more affordable for the children of our community. Nawrocki stated. that the donation. should be accepted and designated duhere it should go. Jim Hoeft, City Attorney, stated that the Finance Department puts all. donations tagether far ane acceptance. Peterson stated that this program has been in place since 1955. They are a great organization and sell pull tabs, hot dogs, etc. to raise these funds. Peterson asked that our appreciation be passed along to the Columbia Heights Athletic Booster members. C. Food Share Month Mayor Peterson read a proclamation designating March as Food Share month. Diehm again presented information on the "Police Arrest Hunger" fundraiser for SACA, our local food shelf. Diehm stated that it was great to see so many people attend the SACA Empty Bowls fundraiser. Peterson stated that Columbia Heights lost two outstanding citizens this week: Jim Swanson, a former Athletic Booster and coach and Butch Palkowski, close friend of his and member of the community. Peterson referred to the comment he makes at the end of every meeting asking people to "do a random act of kindness". The City of Elk River did this as a community project and recorded 1,450 acts of kindness. Peterson asked residents to come forward and chair this activity for Columbia Heights. The City of Spring Lake Park is becoming a "Yellow Ribbon Community" to honor service men and women coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan. Peterson also asked residents to come forward for this activity in Columbia Heights. Nawrocki indicated that Joe Matlan, former volunteer firefighter also passed on. C®NS>ENT AGENDA City Manager Walt Fehst took Council members through the Consent agenda items. A. Approve minutes of the February 22, 2010 City Council meeting. -removed B. Accept minutes of the Columbia Heights Boards and Commissions -removed C. Approve 2010 Board and Commission appointments -removed City Council Minutes Monday, March 08, 2010 Page 3 of 1 1 D. Approve Gambling Permit, Immaculate Conception Church Fun Fest. August 6-8.2010 Motion to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to a gambling permit for Immaculate Conception Church to conduct bingo, raffles and pull-tabs at their Fun Fest event being held August 6-8, 2010 at 4030 Jackson Street NE, Columbia Heights; and furthermore, that the City of Columbia Heights hereby waives the remainder of the thirty-day notice to the local governing body. E. Approve Access and Indemnification Agreement -Twin Cities Community Land Bank - removed F. Adapt Resolution 2010-12, being a resolution designating the use of sewer access credats received under the Metropolitan Council's sewer access charge policy, -removed G. Adopt Resolution 2010-16 awarding Street Striping, Resolution 2010-17 awarding Crack Sealing and Resolution 2010-18 awarding Seal Coating -removed H. Approval of the attached list of rental housing licenses, which have met the requirements of the Property tvlaintenance Code. Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing licenses for March 8, 2010. I. Approve Business License Applications Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for March 8, 2010 as presented. Approve payment of the bills. -removed Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to approve Consent Agenda items D, H, and I. Upon vote: All aver. Mohan carried. A. Approve minutes of the February 22, 2010 City Council meeting_ Nawrocki stated that on Page 8 regarding the Ehlers conference, it was the Community Development Director that spoke at the conference. Mahon by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2010 City Council meeting. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. B. Accept minutes of the Columbia Heights Boards and Commissions Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to accept the February 3, 2010 minutes of the Library Board. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to accept the March 2, 2010 minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. C. Approve 201.0 Board and Commission appointments Peterson indicated that this application process is on going. We have interviewed those residents interested. Nawrocki stated that rather than just re-appoint, residents that have indicated interest should be considered. Diehm stated that limiting terms could be discussed, as some cities have a two term limit. Those interested can cycle back on. She indicated her support of this motion. Nawrocki stated he is not suggesting term limits. People are appointed for a specific term and in fairness to others in the community, should be given the opportunity to apply. City Council Minutes Monday, March 08, 2010 Page 4 of I 1 Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to reappoint Nancy Holum and Patricia Sowada to three year terms on the Library Board; Rob Fiorendino to a four year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Dan Swee, Bradley Peterson., Kenneth Henke and Bob Buboltz to two year terms on the Telecommunications Commission; Joseph Goodman and Ed Carlson to four year terms on the Traffic Commission; Tom Greenhalgh to a five year term and David Payne and Kevin McDonald to 2 year terms on the Park and Recreation Commission. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. E. Approve Access and Indemnificati_on_A~reement -Twin Cities Community Land Bank Fehst stated this action has unanimous approval of the EDA. This trust includes a housing partnership network and operates as a 501 C3 to work with banks to turn properties over and get them back in play. This would allow us to look at foreclosed property first when they come back on the market and second go to GMHIC. There would not be a real estate fee. Diehm stated there is no cast to participate in this program, we would have the first look at the property and avoid realtor listing fees. We are not obligated to buy any of the properties. It is a great program. Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to approve the Access and Indemnification Agreement with the Twin Cities Community Land Bank as part of the First Look program; further authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Nawrocki stated that there is a $2,000 fee. Peterson stated that is more reasonable than realtor fees. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. F. Adopt Resolution 2010-12, being a resolution designating the use of sewer access credits received under the Metropolitan Council's sewer access charg~olicy_ Fehst stated this policy is to use the credits from projects that have been removed for other sewer projects. Joe Klaiber, Assistant Finance Director, stated that the program is being phased out. When a property is demolished, a credit of the original connection charge is given back to the cammunity. This resolution addresses how those funds will be spent. Nawrocki stated the resolution is not specific as to where the money will be spent. With the K-mart site, the TIF funds were to be used far the cost of the sewer. Fehst stated this allows the flexibility to reduce TIF to help with redevelopment of different properties in the community. Nawrocki stated concern that only a small part of the SAC credits came from this site and the rest came from other parts of the community. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Resolution 2010-12, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution 2010-12, being a resolution designating the use of sewer access credits received under the Metropolitan Council's sewer access charge policy. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried. G. Adopt Resolution 2010-16 awarding Street Stri »~g Resolution 2010-17 awardin Crack Sealing and Resolution 2010-18 awarding Seal Coating Nawrocki asked how the proposed expenditures compare to the cost assessment given at the hearing. Kathy Young, Assistant City Engineer, stated they are in line with estimates given, with City Council Minutes Monday, March 08, 2010 Page 5 of 11 seal coat at $2.50 a gallon and trap rock estimated at $.70, coming in at $.60. Fehst stated that the unit cost was less, so the total should be less. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Resolution 2010-16, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution 2010-16 being a resolution awarding the Joint Powers Agreement Contract with the City of Coon Rapids for the 2010 Street Striping Project to Traffic Marking Service, Inc, based upon their low, qualified responsible bid in the amount of $14.45 per gallon for Street Markings and $90.00 per gallon for Symbol Markings with an estimated cost of $4,000 to be appropriated from Fund 212-43190-4000 and $825 to be appropriated from Fund 101-43170-4000. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Resolution 2010-17, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution 2010-17 being a resolution awarding the 3oint Powers Agreement Contract with the City of Coon Rapids for the 2010 Crack Sealing Project to Precision Sealcoating, Inc, based upon their low, qualified responsible bid in the amount of $0.62 per lineal foot for crack sealing with an estimated cost of $9,300 to be appropriated from 1~`und 212-43190-4000 and $1,300 to be appropriated from Fund 415-51001- 4000 and $4,400 to be appropriated from Fund 415-51101-4000. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Resolution 2010-18, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution 2010-18 being a resolution awarding the Joint Powers Agz°eement Contract with the City of Coon Rapids for the 2010 Seal Coating Project to Allied Blacktop Company, based upon their low, qualified responsible bid in the amount of $2.50 per gallon of emulsion and $0.66 per square yard of aggregate with an estimated cost of $90,500 to be appropriated from Fund 415-51001-5185 and $27,500 to be appropriated from Fund 430-46323-5185. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. J. At~prave payment of the bills. Nawrocki referred to a past HRA incident where staff took bids and entered a contract for driveway replacement over the amount that requires council approval. Nawrocki requested in the future to receive a statement from the Manager that all the requirements of the City Charter have been met. Nawrocki described the HRA incident referred to. Peterson indicated that the bill came to the HRA and they supported it, as the weather was getting cold. Staff was directed in the proper process. Peterson indicated that such a request for a statement from the City Manager should be discussed at a work session. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds, as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 133774 through 133953 in the amount of $869,452.78. Diehm indicated this was procedural and was addressed at the HRA. They asked legal council for a legal opinion and staff was directed to not do this again. We addressed the issue. She stated that she does not want a written statement from the Manager as she expects everything to comply with the laws. Asking for this specifically almost indicates that anything else can be outside of City Council Minutes Monday, March 08, 2010 Page 6 of 11 that. Fehst stated that the Auditor will comment on this. Staff handled this inappropriately, but this was an emergency situation that needed to be done before winter. It will not happen again. Nawrocki stated that a special meeting could have been called. Fehst stated that the issue was brought up at the meeting prior to the work being done and staff assumed, incorrectly, to go ahead with the work. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Peterson invited Malcolm Watson to come forward with his announcement. Malcolm Watson, 1717 49t" Avenue NE, stated that the Old Log Theater will have Carmel Quinn there on March 16 and 17t". Watson referred to his tenure as City Manager of Columbia Heights. Williams asked Watson for more information about the years he was City Manager. Watson stated that he was the Columbia Heights City Manager from 1951 to 1977 and relayed some stories of that time period. PUBLIC HEAIZIlVGS -none I'I"EMS FOIL CO1~ISIDEI2ATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions 1st Reading of Ordinance 1576, being a Zoning Amendment as it relates to setbacks in the R-3 District. Jeff Sargent, City Planner, stated our current code is restrictive on setbacks in the R-3 district. This change would bring single and two family homes in line with other districts. Sargent described the recommended setback changes. Nawrocki questioned the reason for the change. Sargent stated that there are 469 properties in this zone for single and two family and 315 of these would be considered unbuildable under the current code because of their lot size. Dwayne Nlorreli, 4212 Reservair Boulevard, questioned if the five foot side yard setback would restrict fencing or landscaping. Peterson stated he is in an R2 district and his side yard set beak is five feet, as it is for most residential lots in Columbia Heights. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Dielim, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1576, being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Diehm, to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1576, for Monday, March 22, 2010, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. 1st Reading of Ordinance 1577. being a Zoning Amendment as it relates to Planning Fees. Sargent presented the recommendation to revert our planning fees back to a flat rate system. Currently fees are charged on an escrow basis which creates a significant amount of ~~ork in reimbursements. Most plans are straight forward and a flat fee would work better. The City would still have the right to require escrow far additional fees. Nawrocki questioned how much we have returned in escrowed funds and does this mean we are now just keeping those funds. Fehst stated this would reduce the cost and the amount of administrative work required. Escrows would still be required from developers. City Council Minutes Monday, March 08, 2010 Page 7 of 11 Diehm stated that she is in favor of the flat fee. This allows residents to know the basic cost of services. Nawrocki disagreed. Fehst stated that basic items can be averaged. Nawrocki questioned if the extra money will go back to the applicant and stated there will still be escrows for subdivisions. Diehm indicated that we are obligated to only charge an amount that covers the actual cost. Fehst stated that this is the way it was done until only a couple of years ago anal there are savings to the residents in each of these areas. Diehm explained the process again. Fehst indicated the reduction of fees using this method. Nawrocki requested better information. on our present experience. Sargent used an example of the yearly interim use permit request by Linder's Greenhouse, which requires less staff time than plat subdivisions. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1577, being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1577, for Monday, March 22, 2010, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Peterson indicated that this Ordinance has unanimous approval. of the Planning and Zoning Commission. B. Bid Considerations -none C. Other Business Peterson stated that we are looking into parking issues at Dave's Heating. Fehst stated that pictures of the property have been sent to Council members. Fehst stated his belief that parking on the right-of--way of this property was grandfathered in. Nawrocki stated it has never been this bad. The property line is two feet off of the building. They have dumpsters hanging over the curb. Fehst stated that this issue was brought to staff by the Mayor and will be addressed, as will the unlicensed vehicle. Nawrocki indicated the need for the next city newsletter to address the date change of the Primary Election and the Jamboree. The publication date should be moved up. It keeps coming out later and later. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Nawrocki questioned if the City of Hilltop will participate in paying for the sewer project. Fehst stated that staff would address this subject. Nawrocki stated he received the pedestrian bridge bids and there are over 100 separate items on the bid. Why are there so many items? Peterson stated the items are broken out, but there will be one total bid amount for the bridge. Fehst indicated that this is not unusual and that the State will be involved in the bid letting. Nawrocki stated he is looking for the total estimate cost for the bridge. Fehst stated it is about $2,000,000 and came in about $500,000 under the estimate. That does not mean that all things needed are included at this time. Fehst listed funds received for this project. Fehst stated that bids will be back before the Council in mid-March and suggested council meet with the Public Works Director to have any questions answered. Nawrocki questioned if all of these items are needed or if some can be eliminated. Discussion turned to the Public Safety Building. Peterson ended the discussion. Nawrocki indicated that he had additional items for discussion. Peterson. indicated that items added City Council Minutes Monday, March 08, ?010 Page 8 of 1 1 need approval of all Council members or should be given to the City Clerk for consideration to add them to the agenda. Nawrocki indicated that Council Corner was removed by the Mayor. Diehm said Nawrocki wants additional discussion, but other Counci] members are at a disadvantage as he comes with prepared comments and others not prepared to respond or given time to respond. Nawrocki indicated that any regular meeting has a new business item. Nawrocki commented on his attendance at the Twin Cities North Chamber meeting where the State Demographer gave a good presentation. He had information available to share. Nawrocki referred to his attendance at the North Star Corridor development committee and read a statement regarding upcoming changes. Nawrocki again raised the issue of staff attending the Ehlers conference. He did receive the manual distributed at the conference. Nawrocki stated that he personally did not believe this was worth the cost. Diehm clarified that his cast reference was to staff time, not the cost of the conference. Nawrocki referred to payments to Ehlers over the last several years and indicated that we should go out far bids for this service. Fehst disagreed. Discussion. continued on the value of staff training and training Council member Nawrocki has participated in. Nawrocki indicated that he shares information received. Nawrocki referred to the resident request to look at the Google survey and the request from a resident asking that more city business be available on cable T.V. Motion by Kelzenberg to adjourn the meeting. Diehm indicated that residents present to speak under Citizens Forum should have the right to address the City Council. Motion withdrawn by Kelzenberg. Nawrocki stated that the cable company reduced service, but not the fees. Motion by Diehm to move on to Citizens Forum. Second by Kelzenberg. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion c~ra-ied. Report of the City Attorney -nothing to report CITIZENS FORUM Donna Schmitt, 4260 Tyler Street NE, stated a citizen questioned her about the street improvement costs. Kathy Young, Assistant City Engineer, stated that result is typically discussed at the last meeting in April or beginning of May. Schmitt stated that another citizen asked if it is City protocol to check for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors when signing off on a building permit. (added by motion from the 3-22-10 City Council meeting by request of Schmitt and motion by Nawrocki -she asked that the city inform residents getting permits to include that the inspector will also check for smoke alarms and C02 alarms at the time of inspection. This could help eliminate the need for a re-inspection before the permit can be closed.) Jim Hoeft, City Attorney, stated that any time a violation of the building code is viewed, staff has the authority to take the first step to resolve the issue, even if unrelated to the inspection. The proper practice is to let the homeowner know there is an issue that needs to be addressed and the building official will follow up as he has time to do so. City Council Minutes Monday, March 08, 2010 Page 9 of 11 Dwayne Morrell, 4212 Reservoir Boulevard, commented on the proposed K-Mart development and stated that we need a commitment to the entire project. Also, the area is too compacted. Morrell refereed to his initial suggestion for the area to include cul-de-sacs. Morrell suggested clean up of the west side of 39th and Central. Morrell took issue with AutoWorld parking on Reservoir Boulevard for their car events. Fehst stated that this only occurs a couple of times a year and we try to work with businesses, not run them out of town. Andy Smoka, 1206 Khyber Lane, stated that he attended the Planning and Zoning meeting regarding Grand Central Lofts and was embarrassed to see the Chairperson lose her temper and treat a citizen as she did. Smoka indicated he would like an application to become a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Fehst stated that the Chair did a good job, all things considered. Peterson announced the upcoming Heights Idol events. Peterson stated: Don't forget our service men and woman that are risking their lives for us every day. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Don't take ourselves too seriously, enjoy life, and look at the good things. We have a good community and will keep working at it. ®ur time on earth is too brief. Do a random act of kindness. JO IIE~1 T Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 9:43 p.m. atricia Muscovitz CMC C't lerk RESOLUTION N0.2010-12 DESIGNATE THE USE OF SEWER ACCESS CREDITS RECEIVED UNDER THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S SEWER ACCESS CHARGE POLICY WHEREAS, for purposes of the sewer access charge (SAC) imposed by the Metropolitan Council, the City of Columbia Heights acts as a fiscal agent between the Metropolitan Council's Environmental Services division (MCES) and redevelopment projects within the City; and WHEREAS, under the SAC policies of MCES, credit for a sanitary sewer connection demolished within the City can, in certain cases, be utilized by the developer of a subsequent project at the same site; and WHEREAS, under the SAC policies of MCES, credit for a sanitary sewer connection demolished within the City cannot, in certain cases, be utilized by a developer of a subsequent project at the same site, and instead the economic benefit of that credit falls to the City; and WHEREAS, due to in increase in redevelopment within the City in recent years, the total economic benefits of such SAC credits within the City have grown in significance compared to prior periods; and WHEREAS, in view of these facts, the City Council finds it desirable to establish a formal policy for the aspects of these SAC credits that are under the control of the City, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the City of Colmnbia Heights designates such SAC credits and any resulting revenues for the following uses: 1. As a general practice, SAC credits generated at a given site will be made available for redevelopment project(s) at the same site, to the extent they can be utilized by the redevelopment. However, this is not a binding commitment on the part of the City to any future redevelopment or developer. Any such SAC credit is subject to all. of same negotiations City Council Minutes Monday, March 08, 2010 Page 10 of l 1 and approvals as any other element of a development agreement. In no case will the SAC credits be made available to a developer for a period of time beyond which they expire under MCES policies. 2. SAC credits that have been converted. to cash, with no associated obligation, are designated for improvements to the City's sewer system as required for redevelopment. 3. In the event that a new or increased sanitary sewer use is required for a City facility, to the extent that unobligated non- cash SAC credits are available, they should be applied to the SAC imposed by MCES on that City uses RESOLUTION 2010-16 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2010 STREET MAINTENANCE, STREET STRIPING PROJECT TO TRAFFIC MARKING SERVICE, INC. WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights entered into a joint powers agreement with. the City of Coon Rapids to administer the public bidding process including entering into a contract with the low, qualified, responsible bidder, and WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for 2010 Traffic Markings, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. The following bids were received complying with. the advertisement: Company Amount Traffic Marking Service, Inc. $ 131,404.25 AAA Striping Service Co. $ 143,555.00 Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC $ 159,452.65 WHEREAS, it appears that Traffic Marking Service, Inc. of Maple Lake, Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 1. The City of Coon Rapids is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Traffic Marking Service, Inc. on behalf ofthe City of Columbia Heights for 2010 Street Striping, according to the specifications for said project and accepting Traffic Markings Base Bid.. 2. The City Manager of Columbia Heights is authorized to expend funds in accordance with the terms of the Joint Powers Agreement and the Bid Documents. 3. City Street Striping Project shall be funded with 85% State Aid maintenance funds and 15% general funds. RESOLUTION 2010-17 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2010 STREET MAINTENANCE, CRACK SEALING PR®JECT TO PRECISION SEALCf)ATiNG, IIvC. WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights entered into a joint powers agreement with the City of Coon Rapids to administer the public bidding process including entering into a contract with the low, qualified, responsible bidder, and WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for 2010 Crack Sealing, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. The following bids were received complying with the advertisement: Company Amount Precision Sealcoating, Inc. $ 165,897.00 Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC $ 173,814.00 American Pavement Solutions $ 179,280.00 Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. $ 187,465.20 Allied Blacktop Co. $ 219,840.00 WHEREAS, it appears that Precision Sealcoating, Inc. of Princeton, Wisconsin. is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 1. The City of Coon Rapids is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Precision Sealcoating, Inc. on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights for 2010 Crack Sealing, according to the specifications for said project and accepting Crack Sealing Base Bid. 2. The City Manager of Columbia Heights is authorized to expend funds in accordance with. the terms of the 3oint Powers Agreement and the Bid Documents. 3. City Crack Sealing Project shall be funded with 65% State Aid maintenance funds and 35% project funds. RESOLUTION 2010-18 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2010 STREET MAINTENANCE, SEAL COATING TO ALLIED BLACKTOP COMPANY City Council Minutes Monday, March 08, 2010 Page I 1 of 1 1 WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights entered into a joint powers agreement with the City of Coon Rapids to administer the public bidding process including entering into a contract with the low, qualified, responsible bidder, and WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for 2010 Street Maintenance, Seal Coating bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. The following bids were received complying with the advertisement: Base Bid Amount Alternate Bid Amount Co~~any (Trap Rock) Granite Allied Blacktop Co. $ 1,368,131.09 $ 1,120,699.33 Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC $ 1,478,007.39 $ 1,422,517.13 Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. $ 1,502,474.95 $ 1,260,053.85 Pearson Brothers, Inc. $ 1,503,966.82 $ 1,261,979.50 WHEREAS, it appears that Allied Blacktop of Maple Grave, Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 1. The City of Coon Rapids is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Allied Blacktop Company on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights for 2010 Street Maintenance Seal Coating, according to the specifications for said project. 2. The City Manager of Columbia Heights is authorized to expend funds in accordance with the terms of the Joint Powers Agreement and the Bid Documents. 3. City Seal Coat Project shall be funded with 75°io assessments and 25% infi~astructure fund.