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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/10/2010OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 2010 The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2010 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Invocation given by Father Tom Kunnel, Immaculate Conception Church Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Diehm, Councilmember Kelzenberg PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -recited ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA A. Mayor Peterson removed item SD regarding joint planning efforts with the City of Minneapolis for a streetcar on Central Avenue. This will be moved to the May 24, 2010 meeting. POCL TIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION. OUNCENTS, GUESTS A. Proclamation Mayor Peterson read the proclamation for Father Tom Kunnel, Immaculate Conception Church; Year of the Priest Celebration and presented the proclamation to him. Father Kunnel spoke to the Council regarding receiving this honor. Nawiv~ki Stated ui% lviciiioriai Day S%rvi~.% w'iii ve heid at ~i y' Hail or~i T~oiiday', hviay 3 i, 2viv sponsored by Cohimbia Heights VFW Post #230. Anoka County services will be held prior to this day. Nawrocki referred to the party he attended tonight far Joel Ostmoe's retirement from the Paid- On-Call Fire Department staff. Peterson. stated that the first round of Heights Idal will be held on Wednesday, May 12, at Murzyn Hall, CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Walt Fehst took the Council through the Consent Agenda items: A. Approve City Council meeting minutes Motion to approve the minutes of the April 26, 2010 City Council meeting. Motion to approve the minutes of the May 3, 2010 Board of Appeals and Equalization. B. Accept minutes of the Columbia Heights Boards and Commissions Motion to accept the minutes of the March 23, 2010 EDA meeting Motion to accept the minutes of the May 4, 2010 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting C. At~prove Transfer of Funds for Detox Transports, and Unique Thrift, CHHS and AHDTF Overtime from General Fund to Police Department Budget Overtime Line #1020 Motion to transfer $13,156.25, the amount of money received from Unique Thrift and Columbia Heights High School for overtime security details, and from Anoka County as reimbursement for detox transports and for overtime worked by the department's DTF officer, from the General Fund to the 2010 Police Department Budget line 1020, Overtime. City Council Minutes Monday, May 10, 2010 Page 2 of 3 D. Adopt Resolution 2010-29, being a Resolution far ioint planning efforts with the City of Minneapolis for a streetcar on Central Avenue -removed This item will be moved to the May 24, 2010 City Council meeting. Nawrocki requested that information at this meeting include where the funding for this would come from. E. Approval of the attached List of rental housing applications. Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications far May 10, 2010 in that they have rnet the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. F. Approve Business License Applications Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for May 10, 2010, as presented. G. Approve payment of the bills Motion to approve payment of the bills out of the proper fiznds, as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 134540 through 134674 in the amount of $674,380.00. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Williams, to approve the Consent Agenda items. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. I' LIC NGS A. Adopt Resolution 2010-28, 1218-1220 Circle Terrace Blvd. N.E. being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Hei h~ is approving rental license revocation for failure to meet the requirements of the Property Maintenance Codes. -removed ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions -none B. Bid Cansiderations -none C. New Business and Reports Nawracki stated that he attended the local Anoka County Ofltc~als meeting where there was a report given by the County Elections Administrator. The State Election Primary has been moved to August 10, 2010. The fling dates will e from May 18, to dune 1. Nawrocki requested information from the City Clerk regarding absentee voting changes. Nawrocki stated that the Anoka County Intergovernmental group requested the involvement of department heads and elected officials. Nawrocki referred to the "Connect Anoka County'' broadband project to connect 145 Anoka County buildings, including eight Columbia Heights facilities. We should be concerned how this ties in to our research. Nawrocki offered copies of the Anoka County Legislative Program report for review. Nawrocki referred to the lack of pedestrian access from 47`" to 49`" Avenue during the bridge reconstruction, requiring passage through a parking lot. There is access on the City of Hilltop side of the street. Nawrocki questioned if there has been follow up on leasing of the old Police and Fire areas at City Hall. Nawracki indicated that the Legislature has passed new property maintenance laws and City Council Minutes Monday, May 10, 2010 Page 3 of 3 requested more information on haw this will impact us. Nawrocki suggested that Council members and Committee members be notified prior to setting special meetings, far their availability. Nawrocki indicated that the towing contract bid expires this summer. As this is more than $15,000 a year, it must come before the Council. He stated it is imperative that Council members get to see the specifications before we go out for bids. ADMIlyISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Peterson indicated that at 6:00 p.m. this evening, the School Board and the City dedicated the sculpture "Synergy", which depicts the cooperation between the School District and the City in building the gymnasiums and working together. He encouraged everyone to visit the sculpture created by Marsha McEachron. The Art Council donated $8,000 and the city and school each donated $4,000. Peterson described details of the sculpture. Report of the City Attorney -nothing to report CITIZENS FORUM Teri Barber, 3848 2°`~ Street, spoke against placing a trolley car in Columbia Heights and referred to property values. Peterson stated that there is no Columbia Heights money being spent for a streetcar study. Nawrocki stated that MnDOT is looking to make major changes to Central Avenue, which should be considered. Peterson stated the change would only be a mill and overlay in 2012. Peterson stated: Don't forget our service men and women, keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Don't take ourselves too seriously and do a random act of kindness. U Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. '~~-~ j 13atricia Musco ~tz CMC City Clerk