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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/2012 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012 The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2012 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Rev. David Briley, Oak Hill Baptist Church, gave the Invocation. Present: Mayor Peterson, Council member Williams, Council member Nawrocki, Council member Diehm, Council member Schmitt PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - recited ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Nawrocki requested to again add Council Corner to the agenda. Peterson stated that was up to the pleasure of the Council. Williams requested to discuss this at a work session. Nawrocki read a statement about the amount of time the Mayor speaks regarding city news and proclamations, but that citizens are limited to five minutes. He referred to his liquor operations questions. He referred to his questions about the Library Task Force and possible costs associated with any new buildings. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION,ANNOUNCEMENTS - none CONSENT AGENDA Nawrocki requested to remove items C, E, F, H, and K for discussion. City Manager Walt Fehst took Council members through the remaining Consent Agenda items: A. Approve City Council meeting minutes Motion to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2012 City Council meeting. Deb Johnson indicated her name was incorrectly listed at Donna in these minutes. She questioned who the property contact was for 4625 Pierce Street. Goiman stated there is a property management company that we have the contact information for. B. Accept minutes of the Boards and Commissions Motion to accept the October 26, 2011 minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission Nawrocki questioned why it takes so long to receive some of these minutes. Fehst indicated that depends on the length of time between meetings. C. Ratification of ten people appointed to Library Task Force - removed D. Authorization to seek bids for the 2012 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and Installation Project Motion to authorize staff to seek bids for the 2012 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and Installation Project E. Adopt Resolution 2012-018, being a Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for the 2012 Street Rehabilitation Project- removed City Council Minutes Monday,February 27,2012 Page 2 of 11 F. Approve construction of right turn lane from 50th Avenue NE onto northbound TH 65 (Central Avenue)-removed G. Adopt Resolution 2012-020,being a Resolution requesting MSAS construction funds for other local transportation uses Motion on to waive the reading of Resolution 2012-020, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution 2012-020 requesting Municipal State Aid System construction funds for other local transportation uses. H. Adopt Resolution 2012-019, being a Resolution declaring the intent to bond for Zone 7 Street Rehabilitation Project, City Project 1202 - removed I. Approve final payment for MSC garage floor repairs and coating, Project 1108 Motion to accept the work for 2011 MSC Garage Floor Repairs and Coating, City Project No. 1108 and authorize final payment of$14,430.86 to SPS Infrastructure, Inc. of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Fehst stated there will be more steel beams put in place this year. J. Adopt Resolution No. 2012-23, being a resolution reconfirming precinct boundaries and designated polling places. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2012-23, there being amble copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2012- 23,being a resolution reconfirming precinct boundaries and designated polling places. Fehst stated that the polling places have not changed. Council members were given maps of the new district numbering system. K. Adopt Resolution 2012-17, being a Resolution establishing Property Maintenance Inspection fees - removed L. Approval of the attached list of rental housing licenses Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for February 27, 2012 in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. M. Approve Business License Applications Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 27, 2012 as presented. N. Review payment of the bills Motion that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City Council has received the list of claims paid covering check number 142484 through 142625 in the amount of $480,877.29. Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of items C, E, F, H, and K. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. City Council Minutes Monday,February 27,2012 Page 3 of 11 C. Ratification of ten people appointed to Library Task Force Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to ratify appointment of the ten people listed to the Task Force to study the replacement of the Library building either with a single building or a joint facility with City hall. Nawrocki stated his disappointment in that he has asked for a scope of the study and costs included. He is opposed to including a city hall. He requested more information on the names as some do not live in Columbia Heights. Fehst stated that prior to appointment, addresses are not public data. This group is only a task force and Council will only be requested to accept their report and put it on file. There is no requirement to act on their findings. Nawrocki felt this task force was hand-picked by the Librarian. Fehst stated that we can indicate if they live in the community. Nawrocki stated that he gave the name of Jim Fowler to the Mayor as a recommendation. Peterson stated that Mr. Fowler chose not to submit an application. Librarian Becky Loader stated that residence was not a requirement, only interest in the community. She reviewed the applications with the Mayor and compiled a cross section of members, with alternates being chosen. The remaining applicants will be brought in for input, but will not be on the task force. Williams stated that the Council has not made a decision on this and everyone knows that the Members of the Library are raising funds for a new facility. The Mayor makes honorable choices. He stated that Council member Nawrocki looks too far into the future. We should have looked at replacing city hall prior to the building of the Public Safety building. Let the task force do their job. Schmitt referred to an original comment on having an equal number of members for or against a new library. If they put their name in it shows their interest. She stated her pleasure to see new people interested in the city and appreciated that the word got out to the citizens. We are not bound by their decision. It is just their input and is not a commitment at this point. Peterson stated he does not know the feelings of any one in the group. He knows his feelings, but wants to know their unbiased feelings. We have no idea of dollars required. Loader stated that there is no information to disseminate at this point. Until we have someone to work with, we have nothing to present. They will be given the information from the other four times this process was begun. Diehm stated that as a council member she hoped for more citizen participation and this is an opportunity for people to step up and get involved have not been involved previously. We will have a hard time getting people involved if we scrutinize those that do. Nawrocki referred to his history with the library. He stated that we are also talking about a city hall. How we pay for this is important as it would be with tax payer dollars. He referred to the free offer of a consultant's input, but felt it would result in a push for them to handle the project. Upon vote: Schmitt, aye; Williams, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes— 1 nay. Motion carried. E. Adopt Resolution 2012-018, being a Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for the 2012 Street Rehabilitation Project Motion by Diehm, second by Schmitt, to waive the reading of Resolution 2012-018, there being City Council Minutes Monday,February 27,2012 Page 4 of 11 ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to adopt Resolution 2012-018 approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for 2012 Street Rehabilitation Project, Zone 7, City Project Number 1202. Nawrocki stated he voted against this project. He has traveled every street and did not feel there was any great problem with the streets. He considered the heavy cost of assessments to residents and would be in favor of delaying the project. Williams stated there was a public hearing on this and there was no strong opposition. The Public Works Director recommended this. Fehst stated that there was one street removed from the project. Nawrocki stated that there were several people opposed to this at the initial meeting. Schmitt stated that those people were from 4th street and that was removed. Upon vote: Schmitt, aye; Williams, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried. F. Approve construction of right turn lane from 50th Avenue NE onto northbound TH 65 (Central Avenue) Motion by Diehm, second by Schmitt, to order the construction of a right turn lane on 50th Avenue NE onto northbound TH 65 (Central Avenue) in the 2012 Street Zone Improvement Program. Public Works Director Kevin Hansen referred to the diagram in the packet and explained the expansion of the right turn lane. It would move the curbing back to allow more room. We would have to move a catch basin and water hydrant and a place a sidewalk on the north side. Hansen stated the width would result in a 47 foot wide street. Peterson questioned if the right turn will be an angle. Hansen stated it will be a slight taper. Schmitt questioned the frontage road. Hansen stated that the Council directive was to not change the frontage road. Hansen stated that we do have traffic counts prior to Jimmy John's and Aldi's. Williams questioned if the project were delayed for a year, is there a possibility that the State would help with funding. Hansen indicated that the State will do a signal replacement here, and we would do this prior to their work. They will include the timing loop work. We would not receive funding as this project would not rank high with MnDOT. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. H. Adopt Resolution 2012-019, being a Resolution declaring the intent to bond for Zone 7 Street Rehabilitation Project, City Project 1202 Motion by Diehm, second by Schmitt, to waive the reading of Resolution 2012-019, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Diehm, second by Schmitt, to adopt Resolution 2012-019,being a resolution approving the declaration for the official intent of the City of Columbia Heights to bond for Zone 7 Street Rehabilitation Project, City Project 1202. Nawrocki questioned the outstanding bond amounts. Hansen stated that the 1999 bond is paid off. Additional amounts will be given to the Council. City Council Minutes Monday,February 27,2012 Page 5 of 11 Upon vote: Schmitt, aye; Williams, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes— 1 nay. Motion carried. K. Adopt Resolution 2012-17, being a Resolution establishing Property Maintenance Inspection fees. Motion by Diehm, second by Schmitt, to waive the reading of Resolution No.2012-17, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Diehm, second by Schmitt, to adopt Resolution No. 2012-17,being a Resolution establishing Property Maintenance Inspection fees. Nawrocki stated the existing budget is based on the current fees and questioned the need for this. If you have three units, you pay the same amount for the inspection as a one unit. The fire department staff can handle this work and we are making good use of their time. He asked when the fee would be considered late. Gorman stated the renewal process. They receive notification 45 days prior to their license renewal and a reminder letter two weeks prior to that date. They would be late as of the first of that month. Gorman explained the time and cost of the revocation process and his belief that those causing the extra cost should pay for this, not other tax payers. There are usually 15 to 20 properties per month that are late. We were cut 20 clerical hours and need the time to do other things. Fehst stated that there will be very clear notification that late fees will be applied. Diehm stated there was extensive discussion at the work session. We are not changing the license fees. This is only a late fee. There are times when the proper information is completed within hours of the Council meeting. There are late fees for things, such as utilities. Williams referred to inspection cost differences by unit size. Gorman explained the unit costs. Diehm recommended this be placed on a work session for discussion. Peterson stated this has been discussed in the past. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Adopt Resolution 2012-21, 4054 2nd Street N.E. 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. Gorman stated this is a new rental that has been inspected by the Building Official in December. Required repairs have not been corrected. Motion by Diehm, second by Schmitt,to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Number 2012-21, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Diehm, second by Schmitt, to adopt Resolution Number 2012-21 being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental licenses listed. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. B. Adopt Resolution 2011-22, 3809 Buchanan Street NE being a declaration of nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights. Gorman stated this property was inspected again today and is believed to be vacant. City Council.Minutes Monday,February 27,2012 Page 6 of 11 Motion by Diehm, second by Schmitt, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Number 2012-22 there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Diehm, second by Schmitt, to adopt Resolution Number 2012-22 being a resolution 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 As',rove Ca•ital E•uipment replacement of Unit#69: Ford simile axle 35 000 GVW dum• truck and attachments, from the State of Minnesota purchasing contract Hansen stated that this equipment replacement was included in the 2012 budget and is the last dump truck of the group to be replaced. Pricing is from the Minnesota State purchasing contract. Nawrocki questioned the sales tax amount. Hansen stated it is the same as any other purchase. Nawrocki questioned the axle weight requested. Hansen stated that with the attachments to be used on this vehicle, that weight is necessary. Hansen referred to wing plows and the efficiency of the rear wing plow that we use, which saves making multiple passes with the plow. Hansen stated that we get about 15 years of service from these vehicles. Schmitt stated her husband, who does this for a living, questioned purchasing the International brand as it currently does not meet emission standards and is not as fuel efficient. She asked if we could get another quote as gas prices will continue to rise. Hansen stated that MnDOT has determined this meets the State bidding contract guidelines. This also allows for maintenance of similar equipment, as the other trucks are Internationals. This will replace a Ford vehicle. Schmitt stated her concerns with the International brand. Hansen stated that to do this we would have to prepare bid documents and take sealed bids. Using the State's contract means the bidding process is done for us. We have not had any problems with the past International purchases. Jim Hoeft, City Attorney, stated we can write specs,but cannot ask for a specific brand. If it is a comparable item, we would have to take the lower bid. Hansen stated that this truck is used year round. Nawrocki asked if the State takes bids on heavier or lighter vehicles. Hansen stated yes. Each vehicle can be outfitted differently. Peterson verified the reliability of our current vehicles and the advantage for mechanics to work on similar vehicles. Motion by Diehm, second by Schmitt, to purchase from the State of Minnesota Purchasing Contract the Capital Equipment Replacement for Unit#69: One (1) new International single axle 41,000 GVW dump truck chassis from Astleford International of Minneapolis in the amount of $76,898; and purchase the dump box, reversible front plow, belly plow, wing plow and sander from Truck Bodies and Equipment International, Inc. of Lake Crystal, MN in the amount of $75,850 for a total price of$152,748.45 plus sales tax. Schmitt stated that we have good mechanics and they can work on any type of vehicle. Working on only similar make vehicles should not be a consideration. City Council Minutes Monday,February 27,2012 Page 7 of 11 Upon vote: Schmitt, nay; Williams, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, aye; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried. C. New Business and Reports—nothing to report ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Fehst reported on Ms. Kathy Brown's request from the last council meeting. One of our staff did give her the wrong information. We have a moral obligation to work with this resident and we will do so. Fehst stated he apologized on his and Council's behalf. Diehm stated this should serve as a reminder to not be pressured into making decisions during citizen's forum. They may be better served with additional information. Fehst referred to the gas station that burned on 40th and University. There was a question if the tanks would be removed. Fehst stated he has heard the station will be rebuilt. Williams stated that we have to be more concerned for our constituents. Politicians are elected to be concerned about our constituents and employees of our citizens. Fehst stated that are other ways people involved could have helped this situation. We make mistakes and the citizens should be the beneficiary of the apology. Nawrocki suggested others look at the property, as there are other problems there. Nawrocki asked that there be follow up on the Comcast service question whereby a resident had cable, discontinued it for Direct TV, and now would like to access the government channels. Fehst stated he is looking at the contract and looking for the right person to contact. Previously there was free access to community programing. These people were grandfathered in. New applicants would need to pay for the service. Nawrocki stated that the Telecommunications Commission has not met for a year and he is not sure if they should meet or disband. Maybe the Commission should meet with Comcast about what they are doing. Nawrocki requested to be registered for the Legislative Conference on March 20th with no meal included. Report of the City Attorney—nothing to report CITIZENS FORUM Deb Johnson, 4626 Pierce Street, referred to the Sunday newspaper article about the whistleblower on St. Anthony smoke shops. Are we having any such problems? Fehst stated that we depend on our State agency to oversee this. We respond on a complaint basis and receive very few complaints. Nawrocki spoke on the Parkview Villa checking account not receiving interest. Fehst stated that the Finance Director responded to this in the last green sheet. Nawrocki requested staff speak to US Bank. Peterson asked that we not forget our service men and women. He stated that he and the City Manager were invited to River Center to Skype with three bases in Kuwait, with steaks served here and there. Peterson stated that St. Paul is becoming a yellow ribbon community and he would like to see us also become a yellow ribbon community to help veterans fit back into society. The Police Chief indicated that even some police men do not have jobs when they return. There were 50 people from this group that went to Kuwait. 13,000 were served this meal. Diehm stated her brother went to Kuwait to help serve the troops and visited the five different bases. It was an incredible experience. City Council Minutes Monday, February 27,2012 Page 8 of 11 Diehm stated that our community lost a young person and this is a trying time for kids at the high school. There was a service at the high school and a luncheon was held at Murzyn hall. Donations for the family are still being accepted. Peterson stated: Don't take life to seriously, do our best to enjoy life. Do random act of kindness. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. atricia Muscovitz CMC City Clerk RESOLUTION 2012-018 BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR 2012 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECTS,ZONE 7, CITY PROJECT NUMBER 1202 WHEREAS,pursuant to a resolution passed by the Council on January 18,2012,the City Engineer has prepared plans and specifications for Mill and Overlay on 3`d Street from 42nd Avenue to 44th Avenue and on Summit Street from 5th Street to 40`h Avenue; NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA 1. Such plans and specifications identified as 2012 Street Rehabilitation, Zone 7,City Project Number 1202 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 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday,April 3,2012 at which time they will be publicly opened at the place designated, will then be tabulated and will be considered by the Council on Monday,April 9,2012 in the Council Chamber. Any bidder whose responsibility is questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit,bid bond,or certified check payable to the City of Columbia Heights for 5 percent of the amount of such bid. RESOLUTION 2012-019 DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY WHEREAS,Internal Revenue Service has issued Tres.Reg. 1.140-2 providing that proceeds of tax exempt bond used to reimburse prior expenditures will be not be deemed spent unless certain requirements are met; and, WHEREAS,the City of Columbia Heights(the"City")expects to incur certain expenditures which may be financed temporarily from sources other than bonds, and reimbursed from the proceeds of a bond; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City reasonably intends to make expenditures for Project No. 1202 consisting of Zone 7 Street Rehabilitation and reasonably intends to reimburse itself for such expenditures from the proceeds of debt to be issued by the City in one or more series in the maximum principal amount of $200,000. 2. This resolution is intended to constitute a declaration of official intent for purposes of Tres.Reg. 1.150-2 and any successor law,regulating or ruling. RESOLUTION 2012-020 BEING A RESOLUTION REQUESTING MUNICIPAL STATE AID SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION USES WHEREAS,the City of Columbia Heights receives Municipal State Aid System(MSAS) funds for construction and maintaining 20%of its City streets,and WHEREAS, 11.62 MSAS miles are currently authorized, and WHEREAS, 11.62 MSAS miles of streets have been built or resurfaced since 1964,and WHEREAS,the City currently has 48.58 miles of municipal streets that require maintenance and upgrade,and WHEREAS,the majority of these streets have insufficient strength and poor surface drainage,and City Council Minutes Monday,February 27,2012 Page 9 of 11 WHEREAS, it is proposed to systematically install or repair concrete curb and gutters for improved surface water drainage and add additional strength to the streets for traffic survivability, and WHEREAS, the City State Aid routes are improved to State Aid standards and are in an adequate condition that they do not have needs other than additional resurfacing,and WHEREAS, it is authorized by MN Rules 8820.1800 to use part of the MSAS construction appropriation of our City's State Aid allocation on local streets not on the approved State Aid system,and WHEREAS,the City proposes to rehabilitate the City-owned underground utilities as needed and rebuild the street in the process, and WHEREAS, it is proposed to use a portion of the City's population allocation funds to upgrade the local street,to wit: WHEREAS the City indemnifies save and holds harmless the State of Minnesota and its agents and employees from claims, demands,actions,or causes of action arising out of or by reason or matter related to constructing the local street as designed,and WHEREAS, the City further agrees to defend at its sole cost any claims arising as a result of constructing the local street, and WHEREAS,the final approval of the State Aid for Local Transportation Division is therefore given, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA The City of Columbia Heights,Anoka County Minnesota,requests the release of MSAS construction funds for the upgrade and rehabilitation of City municipal streets,to wit: 31-d Street,42' Avenue to 44th Avenue and Summit Street, 5th Street to 40th Avenue RESOLUTION 2012-23 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING EXISTING ELECTION PRECINCT BOUNDARIES AND POLLING PLACES Whereas,the legislature of the State of Minnesota has been redistricted; and Whereas,the voting precincts in the City must be reestablished or reconfirmed after the legislature has been redistricted: Now,Therefore,Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Anoka County, State of Minnesota that: 1. The City be divided into eight voting precincts effective with the August 14,2012 State Primary Election, and 2. That the boundaries of the precincts are hereby established pursuant to Minnesota Statute 204B.14 subdivision 3C, and 3. That the polling places of the precincts are hereby established pursuant to Minnesota Statute 204B.16,and 4. That such boundaries and polling places shall be as follows: Precinct I described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of 44th Avenue and Main Street,south along the center line of Main Street to 40th Avenue, west along the center line of 40th Avenue to the west boundary of Columbia Heights,south along the western boundary of Columbia Heights to 37th Avenue east along the center line of 37th Avenue to 5th Street,north along the center line of 5th Street to 39th Avenue,northeast along the center line of 39th Avenue to Jefferson Street,north along the center line of Jefferson Street to 40th Avenue,west along the center line of 40th Avenue to 7th Street,north along the center line of 7th Street to 44th Avenue, west along the center line of 44th Avenue to the center line of Main Street. The polling place for Precinct 1 shall be John P.Murzyn Hall located at 530 Mill Street. Precinct 2 described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of 44th Avenue and 7th Street,south along the center line of 7th Street to 40th Avenue,east along the center line of 40th Avenue to Jefferson Street, south along the center line of Jefferson to 39th Avenue, west along the center line of 39th Avenue to 5th Street, south along the center line of 511 Street to 37th Avenue,east along the center line of 37th Avenue to Central Avenue, north along the center line of Central Avenue to 44th Avenue,west along the center line of 44th Avenue to the center line of 7th Street. The polling place for Precinct 2 shall be Immaculate Conception Catholic Church located at 4030 Jackson Street. Precinct 3 described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of 42nd Avenue and Central Avenue, south along the center line of Central Avenue to 37th Avenue,east along the center line of 37111 Avenue to Hayes Street,north along the center line of Hayes Street to 40th Avenue, west along the center line of 40th Avenue to Reservoir Boulevard,northeast along the center line of Reservoir Boulevard to 42"d Avenue,west along the center line of 42"d Avenue to the center line of Central Avenue. The polling place for Precinct 3 shall be Parkview Villa located at 965 40th Avenue NE. Precinct 4 described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of 42"d Avenue and Central Avenue, east along the center line of 42"d Avenue to Reservoir Boulevard,northeast along the center line of Reservoir Boulevard to McLeod Street, west along the center line of McLeod Street to north along the center line of McLeod Street to 45th Avenue, west along the center line of 45th Avenue to southwest corner of Keyes Park,north along the western boundary of Keyes Park to 46th Avenue,east long the center line of 46th Avenue to the Minneapolis Water Works,north along the boundary of the Minneapolis Water Works to 49th Avenue, west along the center line of 49[11 Avenue to Fillmore Street,northwest along the center line of Fillmore Street to 50th Avenue,west along the center line of 50th Avenue to Central Avenue,south along the center line of Central Avenue to the center line of 42"d Avenue. The polling place for Precinct 4 shall be Highland Elementary School located at 1500 49th Avenue Ne. Precinct 5 described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Hayes Street and 37th Avenue,east along the center line of 37th Avenue to Stinson Boulevard, north along the center line of Stinson Boulevard to 45th Avenue,west along the center line of 45th Avenue to the Minneapolis Water Works,west along the southern boundary of the Minneapolis Water Works to Keyes Park,west along the southern boundary of Keyes Park to McLeod Street,south along the center line of McLeod Street then east along the City Council Minutes Monday,February 27,2012 Page 10 of 11 center line of McLeod Street to Reservoir Boulevard, southwest along the center line of Reservoir Boulevard to 40'h Avenue,east along the center line of 40'h Avenue to Hayes Street, south along the center line of Hayes Street to the center line of 37`h Avenue. The polling place for Precinct 5 shall be First Lutheran Church located at 1555 40u1 Avenue NE. Precinct 6 described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Stinson Boulevard and 451h Avenue,north along the center line of Stinson Boulevard to the northern boundary of Columbia Heights,west along the northern boundary of Columbia Heights to Central Avenue, south along the center line of Central Avenue to 501h Avenue,east along the center line of 50th Avenue to Fillmore Street,southeast along the center line of Fillmore Street to 49`h Avenue,east along the center line of 49'h Avenue to Johnson Street, south along the western border of the Minneapolis Water Works to 46th Avenue,west along the center line of 46th Avenue to northwest corner of Keyes Park, south along the western boundary of Keyes Park to 45t1'Avenue,east along the center line of 45'h Avenue to the southern boundary of Minneapolis Water Works,east along the southern boundary of Minneapolis Water Works to 45'h Avenue, east along the center line of 45`h Avenue to the center line of Stinson Boulevard. The polling place for Precinct 6 shall be Highland Elementary School located at 1500 49`11 Avenue NE. Precinct 7 described as follows:Beginning at the intersection of 7'h Street and 44th Avenue,east along the center line of 44th Avenue to Central Avenue,north along the center line of Central Avenue to 531-d Avenue,west along the center line of 53`d Avenue to 7`h Street,south along the center line of 7`h Street to the center line of 44th Avenue. The polling place for Precinct 7 shall be Valley View Elementary School located at 800 49th Avenue NE. Precinct 8 described as follows:Beginning at the intersection of Main Street and 44th Avenue,east along the center line of 441h Avenue to 71h Street,north along the center line of 7`h Street to 53`d Avenue, west along the center line of 531d Avenue to University Avenue,south along the center line of University Avenue to 451h Avenue,west along the center line of 45111 Avenue to Main Street, south along the center line of Main Street to the center line of 44'h Avenue. The polling place for Precinct 8 shall be Valley view Elementary School located at 800 49`h Avenue NE. RESOLUTION NO.2012-17 BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INSPECTION FEES AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 5A OF CITY CODE OF 2005 WHEREAS,Ordinance No. 1490,City Code of 2005,pertaining to Property Maintenance regulations provides for the establishing of fees; and WHEREAS,the City has authorized changes to property maintenance fees from time to time; and WHEREAS, the City finds there is a need to modify the property maintenance fee structure at this time;and THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the property maintenance fee structure listed below shall be adopted and effective March 1,2012. RENTAL LICENSING FEES Rental property license- 1 unit $150.00 per unit Rental property license—2 units $75.00 per unit Rental property—3 units $50.00 per unit Rental property—4 units $40.00 per unit Rental property license-5 thru 10 units $50.00 per building plus$23.00 per unit Rental property license- 11 thru 30 units $50.00 per building plus$18.00 per unit Rental property license—over 30 units $50.00 per building plus$12.00 per unit License Reinstatement after Revocation/Suspension Five times annual license fee License Transfer Fee $25.00 Licensing Late Fee $100.00 ABATEMENT FEES Immediate Abatement Administrative Fee $75.00 per abatement Abatement Administrative Fee $200.00 per abatement RESOLUTION 2012-21 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code,Chapter 5A,Article IV, Section 5A.408(A)of that certain residential rental license held by Terrance Aldrich(Hereinafter"License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4054 2"d Street N.E.,Columbia Heights,Minnesota, Whereas,pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A,Article IV, Section 5A.408 (B),written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on January 17,2012 of a public hearing to be held on February,27 2012. City Council Minutes Monday, February 27,2012 Page 11 of 11 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 December 13,2011 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 January 17,2012 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights performed a reinspection and noted that 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. 3. That on February 21,2012 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights checked records for this property and noted that the violations remained uncorrected 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 repair all items listed in the inspection report from the Building Official. 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 5A,Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F11387 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 2012-22 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 Terrence Jones (Hereinafter"Owner of Record"). Whereas,the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3809 Buchanan Street NE, 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 January 26, 20121. 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 December 15,2011 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 January 26,2012 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 February 16,2012 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 replace the missing storm window on the rear, 1st floor window and shall secure the garage service door that was found open 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 3809 Buchanan 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 3809 Buchanan 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.