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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/13/2010 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2010 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Pastor Bob Lyndes, Crest View Communities, gave the Invocation. Present: Mayor Peterson, Council member Williams, Council member Nawrocki, Council member Diehm, Council member Kelzenberg PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - recited ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Mayor Peterson removed Resolution 2010-73 in that the property has been brought into compliance. Peterson also added announcements of the Library fundraiser, Roof Raiser for Carlson Center for Mental Wellness, Slade Fundraiser, and Fire Prevention Open House. Nawrocki requested discussion of the Xcel meeting on power outages, Comprehensive Plan, Root property, budget for the new pedestrian bridge, and the Central Avenue pipe bursting project. Williams asked to discuss the Minneapolis/St. Paul mayor's comment on receiving government aid. Fehst stated that the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul still believe they will receive all of their government aid. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS A. Constitution Week Mayor Peterson read the Constitution Week Proclamation for September 17 through the 23, 2010. B. Library fundraiser — Marlaine Szurek Marlaine Szurek, Library Foundation, stated that the Library will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for a new library on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Murzyn Hall. They will also hold a raffle for a Wii and a Nook. You can also make a tax deductable donation for this cause at the end of the year. Nawrocki asked how much has been raised for this. Szurek stated there is about $50,000 to $60,000 dollars at this point. We need $100,000 before we can apply for a grant. Malcolm Watson, 1717 49111 Avenue, gave the history of the library. He asked where a new library would be located and what is the justification for a new library. Fehst stated that in anticipation of a new library, this group is raising funds. Nawrocki indicated that this is a private group. Szurek stated that this organization is totally separate from the Library and from the City. Peterson stated that on September 17 he will spend the night on the roof of the Top Valu Liquor store on Central Avenue to raise funds for mental health for the Lee Carlson Center for Anoka County. He stated he hopes to raise $2,000 and listed the ways to donate. Last year seven mayors camped out over night. This year there will be about nine mayors camped on roofs throughout the county for this cause. City Council Minutes Monday, September 13, 2010 Page 2 of 10 Diehm indicated that for fire prevention week there will be an open house at our fire station on Saturday, October 9 Everyone is welcome to come and learn fire prevention and view our fire facility. Peterson stated thton Sunday, September 19 there will be a benefit for Slade Johnson Megan, a ten year old that plays ball here that has developed stage four brain cancer. There will be a silent auction and car smash. CONSENT AGENDA Nawrocki requested to remove item D for discussion. City Manager Walt Fehst took Council members through the Consent Agenda items. A. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting Motion to approve the minutes of the August 23, 2010 City Council meeting B. Accept minutes of Columbia Heights Boards and Commissions Motion to accept the April 28, 2010 minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion to accept the July 27, 2010 minutes of the EDA. Motion to accept the July 27, 2010 executive session minutes of the EDA. Motion to accept the July 15, 2010 minutes of the Charter Commission. C. Approve Application for Bingo Permit by SACA for event to be held at Murzyn Hall on March 24, 2011 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 gambling activities to be conducted by Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA) at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill Street, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on March 24, 2011. Also, that the investigation fee of $25 be waived; and furthermore, that the City of Columbia Heights hereby waives the remainder of the thirty-day notice to the local governing body. D. Agreement with Comcast to provide I-Net service to the new Public Safety facility and the three Municipal Liquor Stores. - removed E. Adopt Resolution 2010-81, being a Resolution to Authorize Certain Interfund Transfers Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2010-81, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution 2010-81 being a Resolution to authorize certain interfund transfers. F. Approval of the attached list of rental housing applications. Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for September 13, 2010 in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. G. Approve Business License Applications Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for September 13, 2010 as presented. H. Approve payment of the bills Motion to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds, as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 136042 through 13625 in the amount of $1,753,880.08. City Council Minutes Monday, September 13, 2010 Page 3 of 10 Motion by Nawrocki, second by Diehm, to approve the Consent Agenda items, with the exception of item D. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. D. Agreement with Comcast to provide I -Net service to the new Public Safety facility and the three Municipal Liquor Stores. Nawrocki questioned our current situation and why this should be replaced at this time. Bill Elrite, Finance Director, stated that we have fiber optics to our buildings excluding the liquor stores and intranet for the public safety building which are currently serviced by copper line from Zale. Elrite stated this is a higher quality, faster service, and would be provided for only an additional monthly fee of $135. Nawrocki asked how this would be paid. Elrite stated the installation would be provided by Comcast as part of the franchise renewal agreement. Nawrocki asked why the subscribers of Comcast should be asked to pay for this. He indicated that the liquor store profits should pay for this. Elrite stated this is a small portion of franchise funds used to link the remaining municipal buildings. Elrite stated that this is part of the franchise agreement that has been approved. Nawrocki again indicated the fees should come from liquor store funds. Peterson stated he attended the Telecommunications Commission meeting where this was discussed and decided that it would be well worth it. They recommended approval. Nawrocki stated that it was his understanding that this would be considered far into the future. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Comcast for the installation of I -Net services at a monthly cost of $1,915. Motion to amend by Nawrocki that the cost to provide service for the liquor stores not come from Comcast cable users, but from the liquor store fund. Peterson called for a second to the motion. Motion died for lack of a second. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes — 1 nay. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Adopt Resolution 2010 -73, 1162 -64 Cheery Lane being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving rental license revocation for failure to meet the requirements of the Property Maintenance Codes. — removed B. Adopt Resolutions 2010 -82, 230 44th Avenue N.E. and 2010 -83, 3730 Tyler Street N.E. being declarations of nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights. Fire Chief Gary Gorman stated the 44 Avenue abatement is for removal of a dead tree and stumps and the Tyler abatement is to repair steps. Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Numbers 2010 -82 and 2010 -83 there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Diehm, second by Kelzenberg, to adopt Resolution Numbers 2010 -82 and 2010- 83 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. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions City Council Minutes Monday, September 13, 2010 Page 4 of 10 Adopt Resolution 2010 -84 being a Resolution Adopting a Proposed Budget for the Year 2011 Setting the Proposed City Levy, Approving the HRA Levy, and Establishing a Budget Hearing Date for Property Taxes Payable in 2011 Fehst stated that based on direction of the Council at the last work session, he is presenting a budget reduced by one -half. Fehst referred to the newspaper article indicating the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors would continue to depend on LGA promised by the State. We do not anticipate this. The council adopted a four year budget plan last year to not be dependent on LGA. Because of the current financial situation, it has become clear that would not work in a community that is in dire straits. The four year plan would have included an eight percent increase this year, six percent next year, and four percent the following year. The plan would now be stretched over five years. We received $100,000 more than anticipated and applied it against our debt. We suggest to use this and fund balance to reduce the levy by half. Fehst referred to our increased rating by Standard and Poors for managing our money and having a long term plan to eliminate the need for LGA. We could go through the budget and cut further. Upon review, it could be done. Fehst recommended meeting in early October for a budget work session. Fehst indicated the reduction in personnel since 2003 and voluntary furloughs taken by staff Fehst recommended extending the budget plan to five years and reducing the maximum levy by one -half for 2011. Williams stated that in the discussion between now and the final budget approval, he wants to have a zero levy. Williams volunteered to give back two weeks of his salary to the city. Fehst stated that since 2003 we have lost over $13 million in aid. Elrite estimated we will receive $425,000 in LGA this year. Nawrocki stated reducing the budget by one -half would only reduce the proposed $700,000 levy to $350,000 and take $350,000 from undesignated funds. Nawrocki read from a prepared statement on his disappointment with the budget process. This included the use of LGA, expenditures, and bond payments. He spoke of property tax comparisons and foreclosures. He again suggested removal of the Community Development Director and one IS position. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to waive the reading of Resolution 2010 -84 there being ample copies available for the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to reduce the proposed levy by applying $350,000 in General Fund balance reserves to the Bonded Debt Levy and adopt Resolution 2010 -84, being a resolution adopting a proposed budget, setting the General, Library and EDA proposed levy, establishing a budget hearing date for property taxes payable in 2011 for December 13, 2010 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and approving the HRA levy of $262,556. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye; Williams, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes — 1 nay. Motion carried. Peterson reported that we still do not have the equipment to broadcast live. City Council meetings will now be replayed on Channel 18 — Educational access. B. Bid Considerations - none Nawrocki suggested we go out for bids on legal services and accounting services, in view of the current economic difficulties. City Council Minutes Monday, September 13, 2010 Page 5 of 10 Motion by Nawrocki to go out for bids for legal and accounting (audit) services. Fehst stated that the audit review cost has not increased as much as the cost of living and legal services were more 15 years ago than they are now. There has only been a one percent increase in legal services and that was about three years ago. Fehst stated he would prepare information on our legal and audit services. Peterson requested the Finance Director draft a memo on the quality of service from our audit firm. Williams indicated that you get what you pay for. Nawrocki gave information on previous auditors increasing their fees. Fehst indicated this was 15 years ago. Nawrocki indicated the need to write good specifications to get what you want. Fehst stated respect for Nawrocki's experience, but referred to a no bid contract with Miller/Schroder. Nawrocki argued the reference indicating proposals were taken. Fehst spoke to the choice of staying with the legal service that is doing good work for you. Peterson stated that he leans on quality of work and building relationships. Peterson referred to Doc Smith, supervisor for our Public Safety Building that will receive a national excellence award in San Diego. We are proud of the building quality, and it was on budget and on time. Nawrocki stated that any money saved on the public safety building was spent on other things. Fehst stated that the project came in on time and under budget. Peterson stated that all funds spent were approved by the Council. Nawrocki disagreed. Peterson called for a second to the motion. The motion died for lack of a second. C. New Business and Reports - none ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Nawrocki questioned the Xcel power outages and stated that the Suburban Rate Authority was working on this at the time we dropped out of the group. It was bad timing to do so. He recommended spending the money and rejoining this group. Fehst stated that John Merdish, Xcel Director of Public Affairs immediately agreed to the meeting suggested. Nawrocki again spoke on the benefit of the SRA. Nawrocki spoke on the Comprehensive Plan indicating that Council was told they would receive a copy of the plan, which has not been received. Nawrocki spoke on the demolition of the Root property. He stated that some of the masonry walls are ready to fall down and the barricading is down. This is a public safety hazard. Nawrocki requested a copy of the pedestrian bridge budget, the written commitments and final agreements with Savers, and all costs to date on the bridge. Nawrocki questioned if the unanticipated problems with the pipe bursting on Central Avenue will impact what we are paying the contractor. Fehst stated this will add on about $50,000. Nawrocki requested the pipe bursting costs. Report of the City Attorney — nothing to report CITIZENS FORUM Dwayne Morrell, 4212 Reservoir Boulevard, questioned how Unique Thrift can get away with hiring only one ethnicity. Morrell insinuated improper dealings with this company. Jim Hoeft, City City Council Minutes Monday, September 13, 2010 Page 6 of 10 Attorney, stated it is not a city store and we are not aware of their hiring policy. Peterson stated that we have not given them any favors and he is not aware of any connection to the City Council. Morrell stated that some airplanes have been re- routed and no longer go over Columbia Heights. Watson asked when there would be discussion on budget details and if the liquor store profits are helping the budget. Fehst stated the Council would meet in early October on the budget. Fehst indicated he could supply information on the liquor store profits from last year. Diehm suggested posting the budget meeting dates on our web site. Nawrocki stated that at the liquor stores we indicated a net operations profit of $561,694 for 2009. Unfortunately, that does not include debt service. We issued $5 million worth of bonds to pay for the new stores and to that $5 million you can add another $3 million for interest. The current payment on the principal and interest for those bonds is $363,000. It depends on how you look at what is profit and what isn't. Money left after paying the principal and interest would maybe be a couple hundred thousand in 2009. Fehst referred to the lease increase we avoided. Peterson stated: Don't forget your service men and women, thank them. Don't take ourselves too seriously and do a random act of kindness. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. . . Patricia Musco itz AMC l City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 2010-81 AUTHORIZE CERTAIN INTERFUND TRANSFERS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights reports its financial information under standards issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); and WHEREAS, the implementation by the City of the recently issued GASB reporting standard identified as Statement 54 requires combining certain City funds previously reported separately; and WHEREAS, the purposes for which certain other City funds were created and maintained have been satisfied or expired; and WHEREAS the City of Columbia Heights and its component unit - the Economic Development Authority - have determined it advantageous and cost - effective to consolidate funds with redundant purposes and to account for any given parcel of land held for resale under as few funds as possible; and Resolution 2010 -81 City Council Minutes ExhibitA Monday, September 13, 2010 Page 7 of 10 Effective 12/31/2010 Transfer From Fund Transfer To Fund Amount/Item Reason 270 Police Community Programs 101 General Fund Residual cash Close Fund 270 for GASB 54 est $48, 000 405 Downtown Parking Maintenance 101 General Fund Residual cash Close Fund 405 for GASB 54 est $135,000 414 Parkview Villa South Building Fund 411 Gen Govt Bldgs Fund $30,455 Close Fund 414 for GASB 54 (A City fund, not an HRA fund) 401 Capital Improvement 430 Infrastructure Fund Residual cash Close Fund 401 for GASB 54 est $80,000 418 Community Ctr (Gyni) Building Fund 411 Gen Govt Bldgs Fund Residual cash Close Fund 418 for GASB 54 est $620,000 410 Sheffield Redevelopment (Non -TIF) 420 Capital Inip Redevelopment Residual cash Close Fund 410 for GASB 54 est $348,000 408 EDA Housing Maint Fd 420 Capital Imp Redevelopment Residual cash Consolidate redundant funds est $227,000 411 General Govt Buildings Fund 408 EDA Housing Maint Fd 8600,000 Reference resolution 2008 -67 204 EDA Adminstation 408 EDA Housing Maint Fd Land for resale Consolidate land held for resale 204 EDA Adminstation 408 EDA Housing Maint Fd ($400,000) and related interfund loan 202 Anoka County Comm Dev Prog 408 EDA Housing Maint Fd Land for resale Consolidate land held for resale 315 Sullivan Shores 2008A Bonds 101 General Fund $37,500 transfer admin fee 315 Sullivan Shores 2008A Bonds 204 EDA Administration $37,500 transfer admin fee 411 General Govt Buildings Fund 450 Library Building Fund $12,262 Working capital per resolution 95 -40 883 Contributions - Other 450 Library Building Fund $43,242 Working capital per resolution 95 -40 226 Special Projects Fund 701 Central Garage Fund $42,000 Reclassify garage antenna lease 720 lnfo Systems - Operating Fund 437 Info Systems - Capital Fund $535,000 Segregate capital from operating 420 Capital Imp Redevelopment 415 PLR Fund 8150,000 Finance 3930 University abatements WHEREAS the City of Columbia Heights has determined it advantageous and cost - effective to effect certain other miscellaneous transactions to maintain its financial reporting system; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City Of Columbia Heights that the City of Columbia Heights authorizes the interfund transfers listed in the attached Exhibit A, effective December 31, 2010. RESOLUTION 2010 -82 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 Ryan Riemenscheider (Hereinafter "Owner of Record "). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 230 44 Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article 1I, 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 August 10, 2010. 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 July 8, 2010 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A City Council Minutes Monday, September 13, 2010 Page 8 of 10 compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on August 10, 2010 inspectors reinspected 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 August 31, 2010 inspectors reinspected the property and found that violation(s) 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 remove the dead tree (and all of the tree stump(s)) in the back yard to within 2 -4 inches below ground level. 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(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 230 44 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 1. The property located at 230 44 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. RESOLUTION 2010 -83 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 11, of City Code, of the property owned by Tony Griffith (Hereinafter "Owner of Record "). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3730 Tyler 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 August 26, 2010. 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 July 12, 2010 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 August 26, 2010 inspectors reinspected 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 September 7, 2010 inspectors reinspected the property and found that violation(s) 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 side steps. Steps must meeting Building Code. 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(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 3730 Tyler 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 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 3730 Tyler 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. RESOLUTION 2010 -84 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2011, SETTING THE PROPOSED CITY LEVY, APPROVING THE HRA LEVY, APPROVING A TAX RATE INCREASE, AND ESTABLISHING A BUDGET HEARING City Council Minutes Monday, September 13, 2010 Page 9 of 10 DATE FOR PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE IN 2011. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: that the following is hereby adopted by the City of Columbia Heights. Section A. The budget for the City of Columbia Heights for the year 2011 is hereby approved and adopted with appropriations for each of the funds listed below. Expense General Fund 10,200,317 Community Development Fund 263,823 Economic Development Fund 389,251 State Aid 157,545 Cable Television 129,442 Library 790,470 DARE Project 20,000 Infrastructure 233,297 Capital Improvement 922,897 Capital Equipment Replacement Funds 443,393 Construction Funds 1,129,500 Central Garage Fund 688,509 Liquor Operating 8,715,880 Liquor Capital /Non- Operating 688,955 Water Utility Fund 2,611,909 Sewer Utility Fund 1,845,696 Refuse Fund 1,568,787 Storm Sewer Fund 359,879 Data Processing 348,772 Debt Service Fund 2,625,900 Total Expense Including Interfund Transfers 34,134,222 Section B. The estimated gross revenue to fund the budget of the City of Columbia Heights for all funds, including general ad valorem tax levies and use of fund balances, as hereinafter set forth for the year 201 1: Revenue General Fund 10,200,317 Community Development Fund 263,823 Economic Development Fund 389,251 State Aid 157,545 Cable Television 129,442 Library 790,470 DARE Project 20,000 Infrastructure 233,297 Capital Improvements 922,897 Capital Equipment Replacement Funds 443,393 Construction Funds 1,129,500 Central Garage Fund 688,509 Liquor Operating 8,715,880 Liquor Capital /Non- Operating 688,955 Water Utility Fund 2,611,909 Sewer Utility Fund 1,845,696 Refuse Fund 1,568,787 Storm Sewer Fund 359,879 Data Processing 348,772 Debt Service Fund 2,625,900 Total Revenue Including Interfund Transfers 34,134,222 Section C. The following sums of money are levied for the current year, collectable in 2011, upon the taxable property in said City of Columbia Heights, for the following purposes: Estimated General Fund Levy 7,909,711 City Council Minutes Monday, September 13, 2010 Page 10oy1O Estimated Library Levy 757.620 Estimated EDA Fund Levy 84,811 Total 8,752,142 Section D. The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby approves the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Tax Levy for the fiscal year 2011 io the amount oy$262,556. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: That the public budget hearing is scheduled for December 13, 20|Out approximately 7:U0pm. in the City Council Chambers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, COUNTY 0FANO&A, MINNESOTA: That the County Auditor is authorized to fix a property tax rate for taxes payable in the year 2011 that is higlier than the tax rate calculated for the City for taxes levied in 2009, collectable in 2010. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City has adequate fund balances and reserves to pay 2011 Bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2003A in the amount of $43,800 and General Obligation Bond Series 2006A in the amount of $229,651, and that the County Auditor is authorized to cancel these Bond Levies for taxes payable in 2011. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Council desires to reduce the property tax levy by using fund balance and state aids to further reduce the debt levy in the amount n[$3jU,OOO. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City has adequate fund balances and reserves to pay $35O.00On[ the $664.O80 Bond principal and interest payments levy on Public Safety Building, General Obligation Bond Series 2008B. leaving a bu|ouccof$3|4.08Ombclevied. The City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the County Auditor of Anoka County, Minnesota.