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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/08/2012 Regular Meeting CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Mayor Gary L.Peterson 590 40`h Avenue NE,Columbia Heights,MN 55421-3878 (763)706-3600 TDD(763)706-3692 Councilmembers Visit our webslteat:",H,iy.cP.C'ol[tiribia-heizlits.HPn.us Robert A. Williams Bruce Nawrocki Tammera Dichm Donna Schmitt City Manager Walter R.Fehst The following is the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 08, 2012 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Clerk at 763-706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only) 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Invocation by Pastor Max Richter, United Methodist Church 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA (The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These may be items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the agenda preparation deadline.) 4. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS,RECOGNITION,ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS A. Introduce new Accounting Clerk 1, Emily Carr B. Proclamation of Polish American Heritage Month C. Proclamation of Homelessness Awareness Month 5. CONSENT AGENDA (These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of business.) A. Approve minutes of September 24, 2012 City Council Meeting MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the September 24, 2012 City Council Meeting B. Approve minutes of Special Assessment Hearing of October 1 2012 MOTION: Move to approve minutes of the 6:00 PM Special Assessment Hearing minutes of October 1, 2012 MOTION: Move to approve minutes of the 6:15 PM Special Assessment Hearing minutes of October 1, 2012 MOTION: Move to approve minutes of the 6:30 PM Special Assessment Hearing minutes of October 1, 2012 MOTION: Move to approve minutes of the 6:45 PM Special Assessment Hearing minutes of October 1, 2012 City Council Agenda Monday,October 08,2012 Page 2 of 3 C. Accept Board and Commission Meeting Minutes MOTION: Move to accept the October 2, 2012 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes D. Approve Assignment of Management Agreement for NE Business Center MOTION: Move to approve the Collateral Assignment of Management Agreement for the Parking Facility and Lease of the Plaza Property and Option to Purchase Parking Property and authorize the City Manager to Sign the Same. E. Approve Gambling Permit: Immaculate Conception Church event November 17 2012 MOTION: Move 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 at their event being held November 17, 2012 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. F. Approve Business License Applications MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for October 8, 2012 as presented. G. Payment of bills MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City Council has received the list of claims paid covering check numbers 145203 through 145383 in the amount of$647,375.23. MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda items. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Adopt Resolution 2012-130 being Resolution for the Approval of a 30-inch height variance for a fence in the front yard at 3919 Reservoir Blvd. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2012-130, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2012-130, approving the 30-inch height variance for a fence in the front yard at 3919 Reservoir Boulevard NE, subject to the conditions outlined in Resolution No. 2012-130. 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions -none Bid Considerations - none B. New Business and Reports - none 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Report of the City Attorney City Council Agenda Monday,October 08,2012 Page 3 of 3 9. CITIZENS FORUM At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda. Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes. Anyone who would like to speak shall state his/her name and address for the record. 10. ADJOURNMENT Joseph Kloiber, Acting City Manager JKj"tal OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,2012 The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 24, 2012 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION/APPOINT SECRETARY Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Diehm, Councilmember Schmitt Invocation by Rev. Bob Lyndes, Crest View Communities A. Appoint City Council Secretary, Tori Leonhardt Motion: Move to appoint Tori Leonhardt as City Council Secretary Motion by Nawrocki, seconded by Williams to appoint Tori Leonhardt as City Council Secretary. Upon vote all ayes: Motion carried. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - recited ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA (The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These may be items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the agenda preparation deadline.) Peterson removed items 613, Resolution No. 2012-118, 2012-119 and 2012-120, as the properties have been brought into compliance. Motion by Nawrocki to add council corner to the agenda. Peterson called for a second. Motion died for lack of a second. PROCLAMATIONS,PRESENTATIONS,RECOGNITION ANNOUNCEMENTS GUESTS A. Retirement-Patty Muscovitz, City Clerk Mayor Peterson stated the time has finally come when Patty is going to retire. City Manager Walt Fehst stated Patty is thorough and very hard working and we are going to miss her a lot. She has been a major factor in this office in the successful accomplishment of our goals. Fehst is impressed by her public demeanor and stated she was the best city clerk he has worked with in 40 years. Mayor Peterson stated that Patty has a lot of plaques on the wall as she was Employee of the Year, received the Above and Beyond award, and numerous other awards during her career. She was the spot of sunshine in everyone's life and she would be greatly missed. He thanked her for all she has done over the years. 7 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10,2012 Page 2 of 8 Williams stated that Patty did everything we ever asked her and always did it with professionalism. She was a saint and stated he will see her again. Diehm spoke about how elected officials are usually the face of the city as they have the opportunity to speak at the meetings, when actually it is usually our staff that makes the city a great place. Patty has always been there to give her information and guidance. Diehm stated she was really going to miss her. Nawrocki indicated he was the one who nominated her for Employee of the Year and went on to say that you can always call on her to do an outstanding job. He wished her good luck. Schmitt indicated that Patty has been a great help to her in the transition of learning the job and was outstanding at answering questions and appreciates her thoroughness. Mayor Peterson presented Patty with her plaque and pen set. Muscovitz thanked the city council, staff and mayor for allowing her the honor to be a part of this community. She also thanked the Sister Cities committee members, Pastor Lyons, Pastor Briley, Pastor Thompson who have done the invocations over the years, Brian from the Fire House Gym, Board and Commission members and all her election judges whose friendship and dedication to this community have been outstanding. Muscovitz thanked Harold Hoium and Wally Logacz (rest in peace) for their dedication and commitment to the community. B. Introduction of new Accounting Clerk Il-Utilities, Jill Haley Finance Director Joseph Kloiber introduced Jill Haley as the city's new lead Utility Billing Clerk. Haley stated she worked for the City of Coon Rapids for eight years and is looking forward to serving the people of Columbia Heights. Diehm announced that sometime ago there was a presentation about a street car project that the City of Minneapolis was looking at doing and they have since started a Nicollet Central Transit Committee and a committee of staff members, elected and appointed officials. The first meeting of elected officials was this afternoon. The committee has received a federal grant to study different alternatives. Diehm stated they have set up three open houses. The first being, Wednesday, September 26, from 11 am to 1:00 PM at the Minneapolis Library, the second from 5:30—7:30 PM at the 5`h Precinct Police Station and the third on Thursday, September 27 from 5:30— 7:30 PM at the Eastside Food Co-op. This is an opportunity for the residents of the corridor area that stretches from North East Minneapolis to the transit station here in Columbia Heights to hear what is proposed and have some input to the project. The time line for this project is in the next year to gather information and the city of Minneapolis will make a recommendation to the Met Council on its finding. Diehm stated she will provide more information as it becomes available. Nawrocki indicated he had attended some meetings a long time ago, and did not get a lot of enthusiasm about street cars running up here. There was concern through the business district along Central Avenue about losing parking spaces. Peterson thanked Diehm for volunteering her time and keeping us updated on this issue. 8 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10,2012 Page 3 of 8 CONSENT AGENDA (These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of business.) Nawrocki requested to have items C, D and E removed off the consent agenda for discussion. City Manager Walt Fehst took the Council members through the remaining consent agenda items. A. Approve minutes of the September 10 2012 City Council meeting MOTION: Move to approve minutes of the September 10, 2012 City Council meeting. B. Accept Board and Commission meeting minutes MOTION: Move to accept the August 1, 2012 minutes of the Library Board. C. Approve HVAC Preventive Maintenance Services for City Facilities—REMOVED D. Adopt Resolution No 2012-113 being a resolution authorizing Execution of Agreement with Independent School District#13. -REMOVED E. Adopt Resolution 2012-114 being a Resolution Establishing Amount of City Share and Amount of Special Assessments on Proiects to be Levied- REMOVED F. Approval of the attached list of rental housing licenses MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for September 24, 2012 in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. G. Approve Business License Applications MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for September 24, 2012 as presented. H. Review payment of bills MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statue 412.271, subd. 8 the City Council has received the list of claims paid covering check number 145048 through 145202 in the amount of $690,800.00. Motion by Councilmember Diehm, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of items C, D and E. Motion passed unanimously. Item C (Removed from consent): Discussion on Approve HVAC Preventive Maintenance Services for City Facilities. Nawrocki questioned the amount of services and why we are not taking competitive bids for contracts of that size. We should be taking competitive bids for contracts of that size. Magee stated in late 2009 when the city ended their contractual relationship with Honeywell, the city sent out proposals to eight companies and received six proposals back. After a review of the 9 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10,2012 Page 4 of 8 proposals, staff did recommend Horwitz NSI for the city facilities, with the exception of Murzyn Hall and the Public Safety building. Murzyn Hall did come on board a year later and the Public Safety building was under contract with Master Mechanical with their contract ending in November of 2012. Magee stated city staff was happy with Horwitz NSI and did not feel it was necessary to go out for request for proposals for services for the city facilities or Murzyn Hall. The city did receive a solicited bid from another company for the Public Safety building. The proposal received from Horwitz NSI for the Public Safety building in totality was the lower responsible bid. Nawrocki stated we need to be looking at getting the best price for the tax payers and we should be doing that by bidding. He opposed giving the contract without getting competitive bids. Motion by: Williams, seconded by Diehm to approve a new three year contract with Horwitz-NSI for HVAC Preventive Maintenance Services for City Facilities effective November 24, 2012 through November 23, 2015, at a cost of$46,489 for Year 1, $47,419 for Year 2, and $48,368 for Year 3; and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for same. Upon vote: Schmitt, aye; Williams, aye; Diehm, aye;Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes— 1 nay. Motion carried. Item D (Removed from consent): Discussion on Adopt Resolution No. 2012-113, being a resolution authorizing Execution of Agreement with Independent School District#13. Nawrocki asked for an explanation of what is proposed to be paid for with these funds and if this is local property tax money. Fehst stated this is an agreement with the school district for the 21"Century Community Learning Center ongoing grant. The State Department of Education is now requiring a written agreement for funds. The funds are used for Culture in the Arts, Read Dogs, and summer reading programs to name a few. The city use to administer the program as an after school program called Chase. Nawrocki questioned if this money covers all the reimbursement of the program or if it is taxpayer funds. Fehst stated this is all taxpayer money when it comes through the Department of Education and does not require any matching funds from the city. Diehm stated this is a great example of what we do and how we go out and find creative ways to provide services to our residents. This program is a great opportunity for youth in the community and is proud of the history of the city participating in these programs. Motion by Diehm, seconded by Schmitt, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2012-113, being ample copies available to the public. Motion by Diebm, seconded by Schmitt to adopt Resolution No. 2012-113, being a resolution authorizing Execution of Agreement with Independent School District#13. Upon vote Motion carried. 10 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10,2012 Page 5 of 8 Item E (Removed from consent): Discussion on Adopt Resolution 2012-114 being a Resolution Establishing Amount of City Share and Amount of Special Assessments on Projects to be Levied. Nawrocki asked how the numbers compare to the city/assessed portion we were originally given and asked for a copy of the amounts. Fehst stated that the proportional rate is exactly the same as in the past and he would get him a copy by Friday. Motion by Williams, seconded by Diehm to waive the reading of Resolution 2012-114, there being ample copies available for the public. Motion by Williams, seconded by Diehm to adopt Resolution 2012-114 being a resolution establishing amount of City share and amount of special assessments on projects to be levied. Upon vote Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Adopt Resolutions 2012-115, 4538 5th Street N.E., 2012-116, 4544 6th Street N.E., and 2012-117, 1102 Gould Avenue N.E. being declarations of nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights. Fire Chief Gorman stated the abatements include a concrete block retaining wall falling over, repairing a retaining wall, dead tree and stump, and removal of an uprooted tree. Nawrocki asked if the tree at the Gould property was in back because he did not see it. Gorman stated that he did believe that is was. Peterson asked if anyone was present representing the properties. Motion by Williams, second by Schmitt, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Numbers 2012-115, 116 and 117 being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion: Move to adopt Resolution Numbers 2012-115, 116, and 117 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. Motion by Williams, second by Schmitt to adopt Resolution Numbers 2012-115, 116 and 117 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. B. Adopt Resolutions 2012-121, 4351 3rd Street N.E., 2012-122, 1301-03 Circle Terrace Boulevard N.E., and 2012-123, 939-4142-1/2 Avenue N.E., being Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving rental license revocation for failure to meet the requirements of the 11 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10,2012 Page 6 of 8 Property Maintenance Codes. Gorman stated these properties have either not obtained the required rental license or renewed their rental licenses. Peterson asked if anyone was present representing the properties. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Numbers 2012- 121, 122, and 123 being ample copies available to the public. Motion by Williams, second by Schmitt, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Numbers 2012-121,122, and 123 being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution Numbers 2012-121, 122, and 123 being Resolutions 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. Motion by Williams, second by Schmitt to adopt Resolution Numbers 2012-121, 122, and 123 being Resolutions 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. C. 2nd Reading of Ordinance 1609, being a Zoning Amendment as it Relates to Temporary Signs MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1609, being ample copies available to the public. Motion by Williams, second by Schmitt, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Ordinance 1609, being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Nawrocki stated since we are not requiring a permit for these signs how are we going to be monitoring the time they are up. Peterson indicated that the zoning administrator will monitor this. Fehst stated the zoning administrator has a tickler file every week. Diehm stated she was in favor of these signs and we want to make sure we are regulating these signs. She indicated local businesses have come forward regarding some challenges they are having with people not being able to see where they are located. Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1609, being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1490 City Code of 2005, adopting the proposed zoning amendments outlined in Ordinance 1609. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. 12 City Council Minutes Monday, September 10,2012 Page 7 of 8 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions -none B. Bid Considerations -none C. New Business and Reports -none Nawrocki indicated he had questions on the budget and stated a comment was made about moving ahead, and maybe the time has come on how we handle our money. Peterson feels we are doing a fine job on preparing our budgets and we have jumped two levels in our bond rating. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Fehst stated the city will be slip lining water main 3 8t and University. Argonne lift station is proceeding with work and is expected to be completed in about two weeks. McKenna playground equipment will be going in this week and next week. The County contractor is currently laying fiber optic lines and is supposed to be done by November. They did the general lines, but in our city they will be putting a line in our public facilities from the main line. According to IS Director, Aleksandr Chemin, it will not be operational until 2013 and stated we are going to run the course with our Comcast contract and then we will decide if we go with county or not. Nawrocki asked when the County board meeting would be. Fehst stated it is scheduled for October 9"at 9:30am here in the council chambers. Nawrocki talked to State Senator Goodwin on mandates on city budgets and is awaiting a list on mandates from staff. Fehst indicated he called Gary Carlson at the League and is waiting for mandates. Nawrocki expressed his disappointment in reading in the Green Sheet that there was a dedication of a plaque for Rita Petkoff and he was not aware of the dedication ceremony. Fehst stated he believed the family wanted the ceremony to be for family and friends. Report of the City Attorney-None 9. CITIZENS FORUM At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda. Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes. Anyone who would like to speak shall state his/her name and address for the record. 13 City Council Minutes Monday,September 10,2012 Page 8 of 8 Peterson ended the meeting with asking that we do not forget our service men and women and keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Don't take ourselves too seriously and do a random act of kindness. 10. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 7:47 PM. Tori Leonhardt, City Clerk 14 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY HEARING MONDAY, OCTOBER 1,2012 6:00 P.M. Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance Present: Council President Diehm, Council member Nawrocki, and Council member Schmitt. Absent: Mayor Peterson and Council member Williams. Nawrocki stated that he would like to have the assessment hearings as a part of the regular scheduled council meeting as it is not unusual that we do not get everyone here on a Monday. Resolution No. 2012-124, being a Resolution Levying and Adopting the Assessment for 2012 Zone 6 Seal Coat Improvements, Project 1201 a. Presentation by City Staff providing background information on the above mentioned improvement projects. Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, stated this assessment is for the 2012 seal coating program. The project has been completed. This meeting will adopt the assessment role and looks at setting the interest rate for the term of the project. Seal coating is a one year assessment. The street rate is $ 297 per unit and avenue is $99. The final costs are consistent with the bids approved by the Council on March 26, 2012. For comparison purposes, the street assessment rate for the most recent seal coat project in 2011 was $297. As part of the Levy Hearing, the City Council establishes the interest rate prior to levying the assessment. All mailed assessment notices were noticed with a 6% interest rate. b. Questions/Comments from City Council and the Public. Nawrocki stated he had previously reported the sidewalk along the southwest corner of 42nd and 6th street still had spotting on it from the seal coating that was previously completed. Hansen explained in the contractor's opinion, the product that would most likely clean it would be a fuel based product like kerosene. It was also the contractors opinion that the over spray would wear off within a year. Public works personnel went out to site today and tried kerosene,but Hansen did not hear the results if it cleaned it or not, but if it does they will require the contractor to clean it. Nawrocki asked if we are withholding any money from the contractor. Hansen stated yes we are, but would have to wait to see if the kerosene removes the spotting before they would withhold money for that. Nawrocki would like to see the proposed 6% interest assessment fee lowered to 4%. Diehm asked if Hansen could explain what is and what is not factored in to the costs. Hansen stated that city normally bonds for upcoming projects and the current bond rate is approximately in the 3.5%range. We look at the recommendation of the council and the cost of the money and typically factor in 1.5%. 15 Special Assessment Hearing Seal Coat—6:00 P.M. Page 2 Members of audience- Joanne Hodgman, 4047 6"b Street, stated she had voted against the previous water main repair project and now they are being hit with the seal coating project. Speaking on behalf of her neighbors, who are mostly seniors, these are unexpected costs that keep coming up and they cannot afford. Hodgman asked what other costs they can expect in the upcoming years. Hansen explained the city has had the street rehabilitation program since 1997. The city is broken down into different zones and the city try's to do one zone per year. This year is the second time through the city. Information is put out on city website and in the city newsletter. The city tries to get the information out to residents at least a year in advance. This is a well-established program and it seems to be working to keep higher repair costs down. There is nothing planned in this area for 8-10 years. City is taking 2 years off. We are looking into repairs to the sanitary system, but we will hold a separate public meeting on that since we are still in the investigation stage. Hodgman stated they have been inundated with notices for purchasing warranty programs, and wanted to know what the city does with the funds they receive from this program. Hodgman also asked if this warranty program would cover the upcoming sewer projects. Hanson stated this program was put forth by an independent contractor and the City Council elected not to receives proceeds from this program. This warranty program covers the services from the house to the pipe in the street and it covers when there are structural failures. Nawrocki informed the residents that on all city street work you will pay a full assessment for the street in front of your property and a third of the cost on a side street. The reason being is people will use the side street approximately a third of the time. Every so many years streets will be dug up and redone. Permanent paving last for approximately 25-30 years. By seal coating it keeps up the maintenance of the street so we do not have to do the larger projects as often. Motion by Schmitt, second by Nawrocki, to close the Public Hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2012-124, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon Vote Motioned carried. Motion to amend by Schmitt, second by Diehm to amend interest to rate from 6% to 5%. Motion by Nawrocki to move to amend to 4%. Diehm called for a second to the motion to amendment. Motion died for lack of a motion. Motion by Schmitt, second by Nawrocki, to amend the motion to reducing the interest rate from 6% to 5% interest rate in the seal coat assessment. Upon vote of the original motion to amend: Schmitt, aye; Diehm, aye;Nawrocki, aye; 3 ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Schmitt, second by Nawrocki, to adopt Resolution 2012-124, being a resolution levying and adopting the assessment for 2012 Zone 6 Seal Coat Improvements, Project 1201 with a 5% interest rate. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. 16 Special Assessment Hearing Seal Coat— 6:00 P.M. Page 3 Adjourn Council President Diehm adjourned the meeting at 6:25 PM. Tori Leonhardt, City Clerk CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANOKA COUNTY,MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2012-124 RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR 2012 ZONE 6 SEAL COAT IMPROVEMENTS,PROJECT 1201 Adopting assessment roll according to the City Charter for the following local improvements and determining that said improvements have been made and ratifying and conforming all other proceedings,heretofore had: Special Assessments numbered 2012-Z6-01-001: 5"Street NE from 401"Avenue to 44`"Avenue,Jackson Street NE from 40'"Avenue to 41' Avenue,41"Avenue NE from 4`h Street to Central Avenue,42nd Avenue NE from University Service Drive to Central Avenue,43`d Avenue NE from 4" Street to Central Avenue,and adjoining streets or avenues all in Project 1201. WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights,Minnesota,met at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the I'day of October,2012,in the City Council Chamber,590 40"Avenue N.E.,Columbia Heights,Minnesota,being the time and place set when and where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits,and to the proportion of the cost of making the local improvements above described,a notice of such hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law,and a notice mailed to each property owner of record,stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and, WHEREAS,this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvements and has prepared an assessment roll therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll for local improvements known and described as"Seal Coat"numbered 2012-Z6-01-001,a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment roll was and is specially benefited by such improvement in an amount not less than the amount set opposite in the column headed"Actual Assessment Amounts". And this Council further finds and determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvements to be specially assessed against such lot or parcel of land is the amount set opposite the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment roll. Section 3: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before October 31,2012. Any unpaid amount will be certified to Anoka County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable in the year 2013. The annual principal installments,together with 5%interest accrued on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for a period of one year or less as designated on the assessment roll. 17 Special Assessment Hearing Seal Coat— 6:00 P.M. Page 4 Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and re-determine to proceed with said improvement,does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in regard to this improvement,and said improvement shall hereafter be known and numbered as Local Improvement numbered 2012-Z6-01-001,Project 1201. Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Passed this l'day of October 2012 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Offered by: Schmitt Seconded by:Nawrocki Roll Call: Schmitt aye,Deihm aye,Nawrocki aye:3 ayes;motion carried. Council President Tammera Diehm Council member Nawrocki Tori Leonhardt,City Clerk 18 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY HEARING MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2012 6:15 P.M. Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance Present: Council President Diehm, Council member Nawrocki, and Council member Schmitt Absent: Mayor Peterson and Council member Williams Resolution 2012-125,being a Resolution Levying and Adopting the Assessment for 2012 Zone 7 Street Improvements, Project 1202 a.Presentation by City Staff providing background information on the above mentioned improvement project. Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, stated this assessment is for the Zone 7 street rehabilitation project. The streets included are 3rd Street from 42°d Avenue to 44`h Avenue and Summit Street from 5`h Street to 40`h Avenue. The work is finished and the city is withholding money for warranty items. The final assessment rates are about 3.7% lower than the rates at the Improvement hearing in January. The costs are$1,746.75 per residential street, $582.25 per residential avenue and for multi-family residents the costs are$2,133.00 per non-residential street and $685.00 per non-residential Avenue. b.Questions/Comments from City Council and the Public. Sondrea Wallis, 546 Summit Street, stated that she and her neighbors are upset and do not want it. The street is in good shape and the curbs are in good condition. Her house value has dropped and is having trouble paying all these fees. Most people in her neighborhood are between 65-80 years old and living on social security and cannot afford this. Hansen stated that there are assistance programs through the city for residents on social security or who are disabled along with a deferral program that is income based. Wallis stated she has requested forms and never heard from anyone. Hansen asked if we can send her the forms and passed around a sheet for the residents to put their names and addresses on and would send out forms to them. Pamela Sadio, 510 Summit Street, stated she has an empty lot at 504 Summit Street and asked why she is being assessed for an empty lot. Hansen stated the policy for Columbia Heights is if the lot is buildable and a benefit to the property, it is assessable, which is in accordance to the state statue. All property is assessable in the state of Minnesota. Kloiber stated each property received notice and on each notice it states how to apply for programs. Diehm suggested we look at posting these applications on our website for the residents. Schmitt stated we could also get some applications to the senior center. Motion by Schmitt, second by Nawrocki, to close the Public Hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 20112-125,there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All Ayes, Motion 19 Special Assessment Levy Hearing 6:15 p.m. Page 2 carried. Motion by Schmitt, second by Nawrocki, to amend the interest rate to five percent for the 2012 Zone 7 Street Improvements. Motion by Schmitt, second by Nawrocki, to adopt Resolution 2012-125 with amendment,being a resolution levying and adopting the assessment, for 2011 Zone 6 Street Improvements Project 1102, with interest rate of 5%.Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Nawrocki stated he did not think that the work needed to be done, did not vote for it and understands how difficult it is for the residents to pay for it. He would like to see the interest rate at 4%. Resolution 2012-128,being a Resolution to Certify Petition and Waiver Assessments Motion by Schmitt, second by Nawrocki, to close the Public Hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2012-128, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All Ayes, Motion carried. Diehm stated the point of order is that the approved interest rate is 5%percent. Motion by Schmitt, second by Nawrocki, to amend the interest rate to 5% for the 2012 Petition and waiver assessments for collection with real estate taxes. Motion by Schmitt, second by Nawrocki, to adopt Resolution 2012-128 with amendment,being a resolution to certify 2012 petition and waiver assessments to Anoka County for collection with real estate taxes with an interest rate of 5%. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Adjourn Council President Diehm adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m. Tori Leonhardt, City Clerk CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANOKA COUNTY,MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2012-125 RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR 2012 ZONE 7 STREET IMPROVEMENTS,PROJECT 1202 Adopting assessment roll according to the City Charter for the following local improvements and determining that said improvements have been made and ratifying and conforming all other proceedings,heretofore had: Special Assessments numbered 2011 20 Special Assessment Levy Hearing 6:15 p.m. Page 3 -Z6-02-001,and 2012-Z7-44-001: Mill and Overlay on 3" Street NE from 42"d Avenue to 44"Avenue,Summit Street NE from 5"Street to 40"Avenue,and adjoining streets and avenues all in Project 1202—Zone 7. WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights,Minnesota,met at 6:15 o'clock p,m. on the I'day of October, 2012,in the City Council Chamber,590 40"Avenue N.E.,Columbia Heights,Minnesota,being the time and place set when and where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits,and to the proportion of the cost of making the local improvements above described,a notice of such hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law,and a notice mailed to each property owner of record,stating the proposed amount of the assessment;and, WHEREAS,this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvements and has prepared an assessment roll therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll for local improvements known and described as"Mill and Overlay"numbered 2012-Z7-44-001,Project 1202,a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment roll was and is especially benefited by such improvement in an amount not less than the amount set opposite in the column headed"Actual Assessment Amounts". And this Council further finds and determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvements to be specially assessed against such lot or parcel of land is the amount set opposite the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment roll. Section 3: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before October 31,2012. Any unpaid amount will be certified to Anoka County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable in the year 2013. The annual principal installments,together with 5%interest accrued on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for a period of fifteen years or less as designated on the assessment roll. Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and re-determine to proceed with said improvement,does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in regard to this improvement,and said improvement shall hereafter be known and numbered as Local Improvement numbered 2012-Z7-44-001,Project 1202. Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Passed this 151 day of October 2012 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Offered by: Schmitt Seconded by:Nawrocki Roll Call: Schmitt aye,Deihm aye,Nawrocki aye: 3 ayes;motion carried. Council President Tammera Diehm Tori Leonhardt,City Clerk Council Member Schmitt 21 Special Assessment Levy Hearing 6:15 p.m. Page 4 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANOKA COUNTY,MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2012-128 RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY 2011 PETITION AND WAIVER ASSESSMENTS TO ANOKA COUNTY FOR COLLECTION WITH REAL ESTATE TAXES WHEREAS, property owners petitioned the City Council for certain improvements and waived their rights for public hearings and appeals as provided in Minnesota State Statute; and, WHEREAS, said improvements have been completed; and, WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such improvements and has prepared an assessment roll therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll for Petition and Waiver Construction Work known and described as"Petition/Waiver"numbered 2012-SP-43-001, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Section 2: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before October 31, 2012. Any unpaid amount will be certified to Anoka County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable in the year 2013. The annual principal installments, together with 6% interest accrued on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for a period of ten years. Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Passed this I"day of October 2012 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Council President Tammera Diehm Tori Leonhardt, City Clerk Council member Schmitt 22 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY HEARING MONDAY,OCTOBER 1, 2012 6:30 P.M. Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance Present: Council President Diehm, Council member Nawrocki, and Council member Schmitt. Absent: Mayor Peterson and Council member Williams. Resolution 2012-126 being a Resolution Levying and Adopting the Assessment for 2012 Concrete Alley Improvements,Proiect 1111. a. Presentation by City Staff providing background information on the above mentioned improvement project. Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, stated this assessment is for the 2012 concrete alley program. The alley is located between Jackson and Van Buren Streets from 40`h Avenue to 160' north of 40`h Avenue. Alleys are assessed 100% to the abutting property owners. The proposed improvement cost is $11, 286 for the alley located at 831 40`h Avenue NE and$12,890 for the alley located at 843 40`h Avenue NE. The final construction costs are consistent with the low bids approved by the Council on April 23,2012, as part of the Zone 7 Rehabilitation project. As part of the Levy Hearing, the City Council establishes the interest rate prior to levying the assessment. All mailed assessment notices were noticed with a 6.0% interest rate. Questions/Comments from City Council and the Public-none Motion by Schmitt, second by Nawrocki, to close the Public Hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2012-126, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon Vote: All Ayes,Motioned carried. Motion by Nawrocki seconded by Schmitt to amend the interest to rate from 6% to 5%. Motion by Schmitt, second by Nawrocki to adopt Resolution 2012-126 with amendment of interest rate of 5%, being a resolution levying and adopting the assessment for 2012 Concrete Alley Improvements, Project 1111. Upon Vote: All Ayes, Motioned carried Resolution 2012-127, being a Resolution to Levying and Adopting the Assessment for 2012 Sidewalk Improvements, Project 1209. a. Presentation by City Staff providing background information on the above mentioned Improvement project. Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, stated this assessment is for the 2012 concrete sidewalk improvement that was approved on May 29, 2012 as recommended by the Traffic Commission. The project completes the sidewalk along the north side of 43'd Avenue between Quincy Street and Central 23 Avenue and provides pedestrian ramps for access from 43`d Avenue to the sidewalk. Sidewalks are assessed 100% to the abutting property owner. The final assessment rate is the same as what was proposed at the Public Improvement hearing. The proposed amount is $14,245.00 for the concrete sidewalk located along 4300 Central Avenue NE. As part of the Levy Hearing, the City Council establishes the interest rate prior to levying the assessment. All mailed assessment notices were noticed with a 6% interest rate. Questions/Comments from City Council and the Public-none Motion by Scmitt, second by Nawrocki, to close the Public Hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2012-127, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon Vote: Motioned carried. 5%percent. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Schmitt to adopt Resolution 2012-127 with amendment of interest rate of 5%, being a resolution levying and adopting the assessment for 2012 Concrete Sidewalk Improvements, Project 1209. Adjourn Council President Diehm adjourned the meeting at 6:43 PM Tori Leonhardt, City Clerk CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANOKA COUNTY,MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2012-126 RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR 2012 CONCRETE ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS,PROJECT 1111 Adopting assessment roll according to the City Charter for the following local improvements and determining that said improvements have been made and ratifying and conforming all other proceedings,heretofore had: Special Assessments numbered 2012-Z6-06-001,Concrete alley construction between Jackson Street and Van Buren Street from 40th Avenue to 160' north of 40t4 Avenue. WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights,Minnesota,met at 6:30 o'clock p.m. on the I'day of October, 2012,in the City Council Chamber,590 40th Avenue N.E.,Columbia Heights,Minnesota,being the time and place set when and where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits,and to the proportion of the cost of making the local improvements above described,a notice of such hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law,and a notice mailed to each property owner of record,stating the proposed amount of the assessment;and, WHEREAS,this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvements and has prepared an assessment roll therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: 24 Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll for local improvements known and described as"Concrete Alley"numbered 2012-Z6-06-001,Project 1111,a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment roll was and is especially benefited by such improvement in an amount not less than the amount set opposite in the column headed"Actual Assessment Amounts". And this Council further finds and determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvements to be specially assessed against such lot or parcel of land is the amount set opposite the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment roll. Section 3: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before October 31,2012. Any unpaid amount will be certified to Anoka County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable in the year 2013. The annual principal installments,together with 5%interest accrued on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for a period of fifteen years or less as designated on the assessment roll. Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and re-determine to proceed with said improvement,does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in regard to this improvement,and said improvement shall hereafter be known and numbered as Local Improvement numbered 2012-Z6-06-001,Project 1111. Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Passed this I"day of October 2012 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Offered by:Nawrocki Seconded by: Schmitt Roll Call: Schmitt aye,Deihm aye,Nawrocki aye: 3 ayes;motion carried. Council President Tammera Diehm Tori Leonhardt,City Clerk Council member Schmitt ANOKA COUNTY,MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2012-127 RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR 2012 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT,PROJECT 1209 Adopting assessment roll according to the City Charter for the following local improvements and determining that said improvements have been made and ratifying and conforming all other proceedings,heretofore had: Special Assessments numbered 2012-Z6-10-001: Sidewalk Construction on 43rd Avenue NE from Quincy Street to Central Avenue,Project 1209. WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights,Minnesota,met at 6:30 o'clock p.m.on the 151 day of October, 2012,in the City Council Chamber,590 401h Avenue N.E.,Columbia Heights,Minnesota,being the time and place set when and where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits,and to the proportion of the cost 25 of making the local improvements above described, a notice of such hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law,and a notice mailed to each property owner of record,stating the proposed amount of the assessment;and, WHEREAS,this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvements and has prepared an assessment roll therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll for local improvements known and described as"Sidewalk Construction"numbered 2012-Z6-10-001,Project 1209,a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment roll was and is especially benefited by such improvement in an amount not less than the amount set opposite in the column headed"Actual Assessment Amounts". And this Council further finds and determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvements to be specially assessed against such lot or parcel of land is the amount set opposite the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment roll. Section 3: That said assessments maybe paid in part or in full without interest on or before October 31',2012. Any unpaid amount will be certified to Anoka County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable in the year 2013. The annual principal installments,together with 5%interest accrued on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for a period of ten years or less as designated on the assessment roll. Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and re-determine to proceed with said improvement,does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in regard to this improvement,and said improvement shall hereafter be known and numbered as Local Improvement numbered 2012-Z6-10-001,Project 1209, Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Passed this I"day of October 2012. Offered by: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Seconded by: Roll Call: Council President Tammera Diehm Tori Leonhardt,City Clerk Council member Schmitt 26 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY HEARING MONDAY, OCTOBER 1,2012 6:45 P.M. Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance Present: Council President Diehm,Council member Nawrocki, Council member Council member Schmitt Absent: Mayor Peterson and Council member Williams Public Hearing on Proposed Special Assessment Roll and Special Assessment Levy for Delinquent Accounts Identified with the Following Project Numbers: P.I.R.2012-MS-30-001 P.I.R.2012-MS-30-002 P.I.R.2012-MS-30-003 P.I.R.2012-MS-30-004 P.I.R.2012-MS-30-005 P.I.R.2012-MS-30-006 P.I.R.2012-MS-30-007 P.I.R.2012-MS-30-008 P.I.R.2012-MS-30-009 P.I.R.2012-MS-30-010 P.I.R.2012-MS-30-011 P.I.R.2012-MS-30-012 P.I.R.2012-MS-30-013 P.I.R.2012-MS-30-014 P.I.R.2012-MS-30-015 a. Presentation by City Staff providing background information. Joseph Kloiber, Finance Director, stated this is assessments for various delinquent accounts and abatements. b. Questions/Comments from City Council and the Public. Council President Diehm asked how the amounts of people being assessed this year compare to last year. Kloiber stated that last year there was a large assessment for 3930 University Avenue so it would be hard to really compare. There is a large assessment for Gould Avenue on this assessment roll that may be from an abatement. Nawrocki stated there are 237 assessments on roll, some of them are residents that are having problems paying bills and we should keep this in mind when setting the interest rate. Motion by Schmitt, second by Nawrocki, to close the Public Hearing and waive reading of Resolution 2012-129 there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Nawrocki stated he would like to charge the interest rate to 4% on delinquent accounts. Kloiber stated that it would be more consistent to stay with the proposed 5% interest rate as it would be easier to consolidate when submitted to the county. Motion by Schmitt, second by Nawrocki, to adopt Resolution 2012-129, to include a 5% interest rate, being a resolution to adopt an assessment roll and levy a special assessment for delinquent accounts. Nawrocki stated this amount is different than the amount that was published in the public hearing notice. Nawrocki asked Kloiber how much was published in the hearing. Kloiber stated about$150,000. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried 27 Adjourn Council President Diehm adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m. Tori Leonhardt, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO.2012-129 ADOPT AN ASSESSMENT ROLL AND LEVY A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS WHEREAS, one or more services required by city ordinance, including water, sewer, refuse, weed cutting, tree removal, stopbox repair/replacement and abatement of nuisance/hazardous, and numbered as Projects P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-001 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-002 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-003 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-004 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-005 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-006 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-007 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-008 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-009 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-010 P.I.R, 2012-MS-30-011 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-012 P.I.R. 2012- MS-30-013 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-01 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-015 have been provided to and benefited the properties listed in the assessment roll below; and, WHEREAS, the charges to said properties for said services are unpaid and delinquent; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 6:45 p.m. on the 1"day of October 2012 in the City Council Chamber 590 40i'Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to the benefits and cost of providing the services described below, a notice of such hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law, and a notice mailed to each property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the assessment roll below known and described as "Assessment Roll for 2012 Delinquent Accounts", numbered as P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-001 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-002 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-003 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-004 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-005 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-006 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-007 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-008 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-009 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-010 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-011 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-012 P.I.R. 2012- MS-30-013 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-014 P.I.R. 2012-MS-30-015 Section 2. That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the parcels of land enumerated in the assessment roll was and is especially benefited by the services provided. The Council further finds and determines that the proper cost of these services to be especially assessed against each parcel of land is the amount of unpaid delinquent charges for said services. 28 Section 3. That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before October 31, 2012. Section 4. Payments will be accepted at Columbia Heights City Hall, 590 40a' Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights,Minnesota, on or before November 15, 2012. Any amount unpaid after November 15, 2012, will be certified to the Anoka County Auditor for collection with the real estate taxes as a special assessment beginning with the taxes payable in the year 2013. The annual principal installments, together with 5% interest are due and payable with the real estate taxes for a period of one year or less. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage. Passed this 15L day of October, 2012 Offered by: Schmitt Seconded by: Nawrocki Roll Call: Schmitt aye, Deihm aye,Nawrocki aye: 3 ayes; motion carried. Council President Tammera Diehm Tori Leonhardt, City Clerk Council member Schmitt 29 DRAFT COPY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 2, 2012 7:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chair Marlaine Szurek. Commission Members present- Fiorendino, Kinney, Peterson, Little, and Szurek Also present were Council Liaison(Gary Peterson), Jeff Sargent (City Planner), and Shelley Hanson(Secretary). Motion by Fiorendino, seconded by Little, to approve the minutes from the meeting of September 5, 2012. All ayes. MOTIONPASSED. PUBLIC HEARINGS CASE NUMBER: 2012-1001 APPLICANT: Jason Norden LOCATION: 3919 Reservoir Blvd NE REQUEST: Variance on Fence Height for Front Yard INTRODUCTION Sargent explained that at this time, the applicant is requesting a 30-inch height variance to install a 6-foot fence in his front yard per Code Section 9.106 (E)(2)(d). City Staff noticed that the 6- foot fence was being constructed in the front yard and informed the applicant that he would need a variance in order to retain the structure. For this reason, he is requesting the variance. ZONING ORDINANCE The property located at 3919 Reservoir Boulevard is zoned R2-A, One and Two Family Residential, as are all the properties in the immediate vicinity. The Zoning Code Section 9.106 (E)(2)(d) states that screening fences constructed in the front yard may not exceed 42 inches in height. The applicant has constructed a six-foot fence (72 inches) in the front yard, requiring a 30-inch height variance. The house at 3919 Reservoir Boulevard sits within 5 feet of the rear property line, leaving no rear yard on the property. The reason why the applicant constructed the fence was to promote more privacy on his property than he currently has. The 6-foot fence extends along the southern property line from the front of his house and stops when it lines up with the rear of the neighboring house. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan guides this area as Residential. The use of fences in residential areas is allowed, and for this reason,the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 30 Planning &Zoning Minutes Page 2 October 2,2012 FINDINGS OF FACT (Variance) Section 9.104 (G) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines five findings of fact that must be met in order for the City Council to grant a variance. They are as follows: a) Because of the particular physical surroundings, or the shape, configuration, topography, or other conditions of the specific parcel of land involved, strict adherence to the provisions of this article would cause practical difficulties in conforming to the zoning ordinance. The applicant, however, is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance. The applicant's house was constructed within 5 feet of the rear property line, leaving the property with no rear yard, Being that the applicant would like to create some privacy on his property, he has constructed a 6 foot fence in an area that would be his rear yard if his house was set back the same distance as the neighboring properties. Because the 6- foot fence does not extend into the front yard of the neighboring properties, the applicant is using his property in a reasonable manner. s V,O 0 39THAVE NE ti- Planning &Zoning Minutes 31 Page 3 October 2, 2012 b) The conditions upon which the variance is based are unique to the specific parcel of land involved and are generally not applicable to other properties within the same zoning classification. The conditions upon which the variance is based on the fact that the house is placed within 5 feet of the rear property line, leaving the property with no rear yard. This is a unique circumstance, as principle structures are required to be placed no closer than 20%of the lot depth in the R2 A, One and Two Family Residential District. C) The practical difficulties are caused by the provisions of this article and have not been created by any person currently having a legal interest in the property. The applicant bought the house in its current condition. The practical difjiculties in this case are caused by the provisions of the Zoning Code not allowing fences in excess of 42 inches in the front yard. d) The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the comprehensive plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides this area as Residential. The use offences in residential areas is allowed, and for this reason, the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. e) The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or materially injurious to the enjoyment, use, development or value of property or improvements in the vicinity. The placement of the 6 foot portion of the fence is consistent with the placement of 6-foot fences in relation to the neighboring properties. At no point does the 6-foot portion of the fence extend in front of either of the neighboring properties. For this reason, the variance would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare. Sargent reviewed pictures of the site and fence with the members. He noted that if this fence had been installed by his neighbor along the property line, a variance would not be necessary due to the location of the neighbor's house. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the 30-inch height variance for a fence located in the front yard because of the practical difficulties that are imposed on the property due to the placement of the house on the lot. 32 Planning &Zoning Minutes Page 4 October 2, 2012 Questions from Members: Fiorendino asked if this variance is granted, could the owner construct a six foot fence anywhere else on the property or extend it further into the front yard. Sargent told members that the variance is based on the information submitted. Any other additions or changes to the fencing would require another variance. Kinney looked at the site and noticed it was the only fence in the nearby properties. She didn't think it was obtrusive to neighbors. Her only other concern was the same one Fiorendino had about whether this variance would allow any extension to the 6 foot high fence. Sargent told her that he was comfortable with the language approving this variance and that it would limit a 6 foot high fence to what is currently there and being approved in this request. Sargent again stated that the property owner was free to enclose his yard with a 42 inch high fence if he chooses,but any additional fencing with a 6 foot height would need an additional variance. Szurek didn't see a problem with the fence and thought it looked nice. She asked Mr. Norden if he had received any cormnents from his neighbors. He said his neighbor did comment negatively on the construction of the fence. He explained he bought the house a year ago and is trying to make improvements that benefit his property as well as the area. Mr. Norden went on to say he hopes to extend his driveway closer to the house to provide better accessibility for his handicap son, and that the fence will help to provide more privacy for them regarding this situation. Sargent said he had received a call from someone in the neighborhood who stated she didn't think fences were allowed on properties along Reservoir Blvd. He explained that is not true, and properties along Reservoir Blvd. are subject to the same fence ordinance requirements as any other property in the City. He reminded members that if this fence had been constructed by the neighbor, a variance would not be required as a 6 foot high fence could be constructed from the front corner of the house back, and that Mr.Norden placed his fence only up to the back side of the neighboring property. Public Hearing Opened. No one was present to speak on this matter. Public Hearing Closed. Planning &Zoning Minutes 33 Page 5 October 2, 2012 Motion by Peterson, seconded by Kinney, that the Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the 30-inch height variance to install a 6 foot fence in his front yard per Code Section 9.106 (E) (2) (d), subject to certain conditions of approval that have been found to be necessary to protect the public interest and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Zoning and Development Ordinance, including: 1. All application materials, maps, drawings, and descriptive information submitted with the application shall become part of the permit. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. The following Resolution will be considered by the City Council at the October 8h meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-XXX RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ZONING CODE FOR JASON NORDEN WHEREAS, a proposal (Case # 2012-1001) has been submitted by Jason Norden to the City Council requesting a variance from the City of Columbia Heights Zoning Code at the following site: ADDRESS: 3919 Reservoir Boulevard NE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall. THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING RELIEF: a 30-inch height variance to install a 6-foot fence in his front yard per Code Section 9.106(E)(2)(d). WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the City Zoning Code on October 2,2012; WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concern related to traffic, property values, light, air,danger of fire, and risk to public safety, in the surrounding area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the City Council accepts and adopts the following findings of the Planning Commission: 1. Because of the particular physical surroundings, or the shape, configuration, topography, or other conditions of the specific parcel of land involved, strict adherence to the provisions of this article would cause practical difficulties in conforming to the zoning ordinance. The applicant,however, is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance. Planning&Zoning Minutes 34 Page 6 October 2,2012 2. The conditions upon which the variance is based are unique to the specific parcel of land involved and are generally not applicable to other properties within the same zoning classification. 3. The practical difficulties are caused by the provisions of this article and have not been created by any person currently having a legal interest in the property. 4. The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 5. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or materially injurious to the enjoyment,use,development or value of property or improvements in the vicinity. FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached plans,maps, and other information shall become part of this variance and approval; and in granting this variance the city and the applicant agree that this variance shall become null and void if the project has not been completed within one (1) calendar year after the approval date,subject to petition for renewal of the pennit. CONDITIONS ATTACHED: 1. All application materials, maps, drawings, and descriptive information submitted with the application shall become part of the permit. Passed this 81'day of October,2012 OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 pm. Respectfully submitted, Shelley Hanson Secretary 35 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: October 8, 2012 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER NO: Community Development APPROVAL ITEM: Consent Agreement for Stadium Village BY: S. Clark BY: (Northeast Business Center Owners) DATE: Oct. 5, 2012 Back round: The owner of the Northeast Business Center (Stadium Village Properties LLC), located at 3989 Central Ave., is securing a Second Loan Modification Agreement with their lender(Venture Bank). In turn, Venture Bank wants to have the "Management Agreement'that is in place between the City and Stadium Village assignable to them in case of foreclosure. This Agreement deals with capital costs, repairs and general operations. The Consent Agreement is a commonly placed document and the net effect is that if some type of foreclosure would occur, the bank would take over all of the obligations of the Management Agreement. The City Attorney has reviewed this document and agrees to the same. Recommendation: Staff recommends the motion as written. Recommended Motion: Move to Approve Collateral Assignment of Management Agreement for The Parking Facilities and Lease of Plaza Property and Option To Purchase Parking Property and Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Same Attachments—Consent Agreement COUNCIL ACTION: 36 (FOR RECORDING USE ONLY) COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PARKING FACILITIES AND LEASE OF PLAZA PROPERTY AND OPTION TO PURCHASE PARKING PROPERTY THIS COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PARKING FACILITIES AND LEASE OF THE PLAZA PROPERTY AND OPTION TO PURCHASE PARKING PROPERTY (this "Assignment"), is made as of September 28, 2012 (the "Effective Date"), by and between Stadium Village Properties, L.L.C., a Minnesota limited liability company(referred to herein as "Borrower"), and Venture Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, its successors and assigns(referred to herein as "Lender"), RECITALS: A. Lender has extended a loan (the "Loan") to Borrower as evidenced by a Promissory Note (as amended, the "Note") dated as of Anril3, 2008 from Borrower to Lender in the original principal amount of Five Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,200,000.00)and under and pursuant to the terns and conditions of an Acquisition and Renovation Loan Agreement(as amended, the "Loan Agreement") dated as of April 3, 2008 between Borrower and Lender; and B. Payment of the Note is secured by, among other things, that certain Mortgage and Security Agreement and Fixture Financing Statement (as amended, the "Mortgage") from Borrower to Lender dated as of April 3, 2008, and filed in the office of the Anoka County Recorder on Aur6l4. 2008 as Document No. 1999840.003 and filed the office of the Anoka County Registrar of Titles on April 4, 2008 as Document No.494729.003, encumbering the real estate described on Exhibit A attached hereto and certain other property as described in the Mortgage (collectively,the "Mortgaged Property"); and C. The Mortgaged Property includes, without limitation, all of Borrower's rights, title and interest in,to and under the following (the "Management Agreement for the Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property"): r000sos�aa 1 -1- 37 The Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property, between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority In and For the City of Columbia Heights (the "HRA") and Terry Evenson, dated July 20. 1982, recorded February 9, 1983, as Doe. No. 124953 (Torrens) and as Document No. 607127 (Abstract), as modified by that certain unrecorded Agreement for Modification of Management Agreement for Parking Facilities dated February 11, 1991 between the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation (the "City") and Zaidan Holdings, Inc., which was assigned by Terry Evenson to Zaidan Holdings, Inc., by the Assignment of Management Agreement, dated June 27, 1988, recorded July 26, 1988 as Document No. 177292 (Torrens) and as Document No. 816367 (Abstract), which was thereafter assigned by Zaidan Holdings, Inc., to Mobilia, Ltd., by the Assignment of Management Agreement, dated March 10, 1988, recorded September 4, 1997 as Document No. 300560 (Torrens) and as Document No. 1295184 (Abstract), which was thereafter assigned by Mobilia, Ltd., to Lake-State Properties, Inc., by the Assignment of Parking Agreements, dated July 14, 1997, recorded September 4, 1997 as Document No. 300561 (Torrens) and as Document No. 1295185 (Abstract), and which was thereafter assigned by Lake-State Properties, Inc., to Equity Partners, LLC, by the Assignment of Parking Ramp Lease, dated October 30, 2002, recorded November 13, 2002 as Document No, 412198 (Torrens) and as Document No. 1730236 (Abstract), and thereafter assigned by Equity Partners, LLC to Borrower by Assignment and Assumption of Parking Ramp Lease dated April 3, 2008, recorded April 4, 2008 and Document No. 124953 (Torrens) and as Document No. 607127 (Abstract); the HRA's interest in the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property and the Plaza Property and the Parking Property have been assigned by the HRA to the City and the City is now the holder and owner thereof; and D. The Management Agreement for the Parking Facilities and Lease of Plaza Property includes, and the Mortgage encumbers, Borrower's non-exclusive right to the use of the Parking Ramp (as defined in the Management Agreement for the Parking Facilities and Lease of Plaza Property) as set forth in "Part 11, Article I, Construction and Use of Parking Ramp," in the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property, as more fully described on Exhibit A attached hereto and referred to therein and herein by reference as "Parcel 4" and the real property subject thereto described in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the "Parking Property"), and Borrower's option to purchase the Parking Property and the Parking Ramp constructed thereon as provided in Article V and Section 5,03 of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property;and C. Borrower has asked Lender to make certain modifications to the Note,the Loan Agreement,the Mortgage and the other Loan Documents (as defined in the Second Loan Modification hereinafter defined) and Lender has agreed to do so pursuant to that certain Second Loan Modification Agreement by and between Borrower and Lender dated as of the Effective Date; and [00060519 i -2- 38 1 11 1 I F. One of the conditions to the modification of the Loan Documents under the Second Loan Modification Agreement is Borrower's execution and delivery of this Agreement to Lender I NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of Lender entering into the Second Loan Modification I Agreement, and in order to further secure the payment and performance of Borrower's obligations to Il Lender under the Note, the Loan Agreement,the Mortgage and the other Loan Documents, Borrower and Lender hereby agree as follows: I. Assignment. Borrower hereby collaterally assigns, transfers and sets over to Lender, its successors and assigns, all of the rights, title, interests and privileges of Borrower, in, to and under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property, including without limitation, Borrower's option to purchase the Parking Property and the Parking Ramp constructed thereon as provided in Article V and Section 5.03 of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property upon the terms and conditions as set forth in this Assignment; provided, however, notwithstanding anything in this Assignment to the contrary, Lender shall not exercise and of the rights, title, interests and privileges of Borrower so assigned, transferred and set over to Lender hereunder until the occurrence of an event of default (as defined therein and referred to in this Assignment as an "Event of Default") under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property or any of the Loan Documents occurs (but subject to any cure period available to Borrower pursuant to the same) and provided further that Lender shall not exercise the option to purchase the Parking Property and the Parking Ramp constructed thereon as provided in Article V and Section 5.03 of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property until Lender has foreclosed the Mortgage and all redemption rights from such foreclosure have expired unless such option to purchase is at risk of imminent termination or expiration in accordance with the terms of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of Plaza Property or is subject to imminent cancellation or termination by the City or is otherwise at imminent risk of loss. 2. Security. This Assignment is made and given as collateral security for, and shall remain in full force and effect until: (a) The payment in full of all principal, interest, premium,reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses of collection, if any, associated with the Loan, the Note and all other indebtedness secured by the Mortgage;and (b) The full and complete performance and observance by Borrower of all of the terns, covenants and conditions to be performed or observed by the Borrower under the Loan Documents. 3. Warranties. Borrower warrants and represents that: (a) Borrower has full right and authority to make this Assignment, and has not heretofore trade any assignment, pledge, alienation or other transfer of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property 1000519.ar -3. 39 or any of its rights thereunder. (b) The Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property (a true and complete copy of which has been provided to Lender) is in frill force and effect, legally enforceable and free from all defenses and offsets, The Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property is not subject to any modifications or waivers of any kind. (c) To the best of Borrower's knowledge, no default by Borrower or City has occurred with respect to the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property, and Borrower does not know of any condition that, but for the giving of notice or passage of time or both,would constitute a default of either party to the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property. (d) Borrower shall continue to comply with all of its obligations pursuant to the terms of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property. 4. No Assignment or Modification of Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property. Borrower shall not have the authority to assign, pledge, encumber or otherwise transfer its interest in the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property, to modify the terms of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property, or to grant any waiver or concession to City under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property, without the prior written consent of Lender, which consent may be withheld or conditioned in Lender's sole and absolute discretion. 5, Default/Hold Harmless/Power of Attorney. At any time when an Event of Default by Borrower has occurred and is continuing under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property or any of the Loan Documents (and subject to any cure period available to Borrower pursuant to the same),Lender shall have the right, in its sole and absolute discretion and without further notification to Borrower, to exercise all rights and obligations of Borrower with respect to the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property herein assigned including, but not limited to, Borrower's option to purchase the Parking Property and the Parking Ramp constructed thereon as provided in Article V and Section 5.03 of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property, and the right to enforce, waive, amend, modify or terminate all or any part of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property, and Borrower agrees not to interfere with such rights, provided however that Lender shall not exercise the option to purchase the Parking Property and the Parking Ramp constructed thereon as provided in Article V and Section 5.03 of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property until Lender has foreclosed the Mortgage and all redemption rights from such foreclosure have expired unless such option to purchase is at risk of imminent termination or expiration in accordance with the terms of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities laososre.<r -4- 40 and Lease of Plaza Property or is subject to imminent cancellation or termination by the City or is otherwise at imminent risk of loss. Borrower hereby appoints Lender its power of attorney to take any and all actions to realize the benefits of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property so long as an Event of Default by Borrower exists and is continuing under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property or any of the Loan Documents. The foregoing notwithstanding, so long as an Event of Default by Borrower exists and is continuing under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property or any of the Loan Documents, upon demand of Lender, Borrower shall continue to perform all obligations of Borrower under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property for the benefit of Lender. The remedies provided hereunder are not exclusive and shall not preclude the exercise of any other right or remedy that Lender may have under any of the Loan Documents or pursuant to law or in equity. Borrower further agrees that upon the acquisition of the Mortgaged Property by Lender or any subsequent transferee of Lender, by foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or otherwise, the Lender or such other transferee shall succeed as the owner and holder of all of Borrower's rights, title, interests and privileges in, to, and under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property, including but not limited to Borrower's option to purchase the Parking Property and the Parking Ramp under Article V and Section 5.03 of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property. 6. Notification of Lender. Borrower shall promptly notify Lender in accordance with the notice provisions contained in the Mortgage of any act or event made known to Borrower which would allow the City to enforce any remedies under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property, and shall do so in sufficient time for Lender to exercise the rights assigned hereunder. 7. No Duties of Lender. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided in this Assignment, Lender shall be under no duty to: (a) Protect, preserve, perform or enforces any of Borrower's rights, title, interests, privileges or options in, to or under the under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property or give any notice with respect thereto;or (b) Pay or perform any of Borrower's obligations or duties under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property. 7, Reassignment. Upon payment in full of the Loan, and Borrower's performance in full of its obligations under the Loan Documents, the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of die Plaza Property shall automatically be released to Borrower and this Assignment shall automatically terminate effective as of the date the Mortgage is satisfied. 8. Counterparts. This Assignment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by any combination of the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which counterparts when so (W O19.4J -5- 41 i executed shall be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Any signature delivered by a party by facsimile transmission or electronic pdf transmission shall be deemed to be an original signature hereto. [Remainder ofthis Page Intentionally Left dank—Signatures begin on the next page] (OWN519A) -6 42 i I IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have hereunto caused this Assignment to be executed on the day and year first above written. Borrower: Stadium Village Properties,L.L.C., a Minnesota limited liability company By: David P.Jasper Its: Chief Manager and Secretary STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of , 2012, by David P. Jasper, as the Chief Manager and Secretary of Stadium Village Properties, L.L.C., a Minnesota limited liability company, on behalf of the limited liability company. Notary Public i Lender: Venture Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation By: i Its: STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this — day of , 2012, by , as of Venture Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, on behalf of the corporation. Notary Public This Agreement Prepared By and When Recorded Return to: Joseph J. Deuhs,Jr. Leonard, O'Brien,Spencer, Gale& Sayre,Ltd. 100 South Fifth Street, Suite 2500 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 )OOOG0519.4) -7- 43 {i i CONSENT AND AGREEMENT OF THE CITY The undersigned,The City of Columbia Heights,Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation(the "City") hereby consents to the above Collateral Assignment of Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property and option to Purchase Parking Property(the "Assignment") by Stadium Village Properties, L.L.C., a Minnesota limited liability company (referred to herein as "Borrower"), and Venture Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, its successors and assigns (referred to herein as "Lender"), City hereby represents and warrants to Lender that Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property (as defined in the Agreement) constitutes the full agreement between Borrower and City regarding Borrower's right to use the Parking Property(as defined in the Assignment)and the Parking Ramp constructed thereon. The City also confirms that Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property is in full force and effect and that there are no delinquencies or defaults thereunder. The City further confirms that the Mortgage and the Collateral Assignment of Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property are permitted under the terms of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property. The City agrees that Lender may enter upon the Parking Property and the parking facilities constructed thereon at any time during which an Event of Default by Borrower under the Loan Documents or the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property has occurred and is continuing in order to exercise its rights under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property or to inspect the Parking Property and the parking facilities constructed thereon. The City hereby further agrees that should Lender or any subsequent transferee of Lender succeed to the interest of Borrower under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property by foreclosure of the Mortgaged, deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise,the City shall recognize Lender (or such other transferee)as the holder and owner of all of Borrower's rights, title, interests and privileges in, to and under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property, and that Lender or such other transferee shall be entitled to exercise all of the rights,privileges and options of Borrower under the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property, including, but not limited to, Borrower's option to purchase the Parking Property and the parking facilities constructed thereon as provided in Article V and Section 5,03 of the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property. The City hereby agrees and acknowledges that but for its execution of this Consent and Agreement of the City, Lender would not enter into the Second Loan Modification Agreement with Borrower. This Consent and Agreement of the City is intended to bind the successors and assigns of the City, as well as the successors and assigns of Lender. (OOM519.4 r -1- 44 dated this_day of 2012. THE CITY The City of Columbia Heights,Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation By: Name: Title; STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss. I. COUNTY OF ) I The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this_day of , 2012, by as of The City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota , a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation. I Notary Public i t I This Agreement Prepared By and When Recorded Return to: Joseph J, Deuhs,Jr. Leonard, O'Brien, Spencer, Gale& Sayre, Ltd. 100 South Fifth Street, Suite 2500 Minneapolis,Minnesota 55402 (OW0519.e) -2- 45 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY Real property in the City of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota,described as follows: PARCEL 1 (Abstract and Certificate of Title No. 112998): Lot 32, Block 6, Reservoir Hills,Anoka County, Minnesota. Lots 25 through 28, Block 1, Walton's Rearrangement of Lots 33 and 34, Block 6, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota. The vacated alley adjacent to Lots 25 through 28, Block 1, Walton's Rearrangement of Lots 33 and i 34, Block 6,Reservoir Hills,Anoka County,Minnesota. Those parts of Lots 28 through 31, Block 6, Reservoir Hills; Lots 23, and 24, Block 1, Walton's Rearrangement of Lots 33 and 34,Block 6, Reservoir Hills; and of the vacated alley adjacent to Lot 24, Block 1, Walton's Rearrangement of Lots 33 and 34, Block 6, Reservoir Hills; lying southwesterly and westerly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the south line of Block 1, Walton's Rearrangement, said point being 18.00 feet West of the southeast corner of Lot 23, of said Block 1, Walton's Rearrangement; thence Northerly on a line 18.00 feet West of and parallel with the east line of Lot 23 a distance of 87.00 feet; thence on a straight line to a point on the north line of Lot 30 of said Block 6,Reservoir Hills, said point being 47.23 feet Easterly of the northwest corner of said Lot 30 and there terminating, The following portion of the above description being registered land: That part of Lot Twenty-three (23), Block One (1), Walton's Rearrangement of Lots Thirty-three (33) and Thirty-four (34), Block Six (6), Reservoir Hills, lying southwesterly and westerly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Block 1, Walton's Rearrangement, said point being 18.00 feet West of the southeast corner of Lot 23 of said Block 1, Walton's Rearrangement; thence Northerly on a line 18.00 feet West of and parallel with said east line of Lot 23, a distance of 87.00 feet; thence on a straight line to a point on the north line of Lot 30 of said Block 6, Reservoir Hills, said point being 47.23 feet Easterly of the northwest corner of said Lot 30 and there terminating. PARCEL 2 (Abstract): Those parts of Lots 27 through 31, Block 6, Reservoir Hills and those parts of Lots 23 and 24, Block 1, Walton's Rearrangement of Lots 33 and 34, Block 6, Reservoir Hills and of the vacated alley abutting Block 1, "Walton's Rearrangement of Lots 33 and 34, Block 6, Reservoir Hills", as dedicated in said plat, lying within the following described tract: Commencing at a point on the south line of said Block 1, Walton's Rearrangement distant 18.00 feet west of the southeast corner of Lot 23, said Block 1, Walton's Rearrangement; thence northerly on a line 18.00 feet west of and (WMS 19 G) A-1 46 parallel with the east line of said Lot 23, a distance of 87.00 feet, to the actual point of beginning of the tract to be described; thence continuing northerly on the extension of said line to the north line of Block 6,Reservoir Hills; thence westerly along said north line of Block 6,to a point being 47.23 feet easterly of the northwest corner of Lot 30, Block 6,Reservoir Hills;thence southeasterly,to the point of beginning; Excepting therefrom Tract A, Registered Land Survey No, 250, Anoka County, Minnesota. PARCEL 3 (Certificate of Title No. 116493): Tracts A,Registered Land Survey No.250,Anoka County,Minnesota. PARCEL 4(Abstract and Certificate of Title No. 116494): Non-exclusive right to the use of the Parking Ramp as set forth in Part I1, Article I, Construction and Use of Parking Ramp, in the Management Agreement for Parking Facilities and Lease of the Plaza Property, between The Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights, and Terry Evenson, dated July 20, 1982,recorded February 9, 1983,as Doe.No, i 124953 (Torrens) and as Document No. 607127 (Abstract), which was assigned by Terry Evenson to Zaidan Holdings, Inc., by the Assignment of Management Agreement, dated June 27, 1988, f recorded July 26, 1988 as Doc. No. 177292 (Torrens) and as Doc. No. 816367 (Abstract), which was thereafter assigned by Zaidan Holdings, Inc., to Mobilia, Ltd., by the Assignment of Management Agreement, dated March 10, 1988, recorded September 4, 1997 as Doc. No. 300560 (Torrens) and as Doc. No. 1295184 (Abstract), which was thereafter assigned by Mobilia, Ltd., to Lake-State Properties, Inc., by the Assignment of Parking Agreements, dated July 14, 1997, recorded September 4, 1997 as Doc. No. 300561 (Torrens) and as Doc. No. 1295185 (Abstract), C and which was thereafter assigned by Lake-State Properties, Inc., to Equity Partners, LLC, by the Assignment of Parking Ramp Lease, dated October 30,2002,recorded November 13,2002 as Doc. No. 412198 (Torrens) and as Doe. No. 1730236 (Abstract), and which was thereafter assigned by Equity Partners, LLC, to Stadium Village Properties, LLC, by the Assignment and Assumption of Parking Ramp Lease, dated April 3, 2008, recorded April 4, 2008 as Doc. No. 494729.002 (Torrens)and as Doe.No. 1999840.002 (Abstract). 10OW519 n 1 A-2 47 EXHIBIT B LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PARKING PROPERTY Lots 24, 25, and 26, Block 6, Reservoir Hills. Lots 20, 21, and 22, Block 1, Walton's Rearrangement of Lots 33 and 34, Block 6, Reservoir Hills, and all of the vacated alley adjacent to said Lots 20, 21, and 22. Those parts of Lots 27, Block 6, Reservoir Hills and of Lot 23, Block 1, Walton's Rearrangement of Lots 33 and 34, Block 6, Reservoir Hills and of that pail of the vacated alley abutting Block 1, "Walton's Rearrangement of Lots 33 and 34, Block 6, Reservoir Hills", as dedicated in said plat,which lies Westerly of the Northerly extension of the East line of Lot 23, said Block 1, lying Easterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the South fine of said Block 1, Walton's Rearrangement, said point being 18.00 feet West from the Southeast corner of Lot 23 of said Block I, Walton's Rearrangement; thence Northerly on a line 18.00 feet West of and parallel with the East line of said Lot 23,to the north line of said Block 6, Reservoir Hills. Reserving and subject to easement to the City of Columbia Heights for roadway purposes over the North 4.00 feet of the West 232.00 feet of said Block 6, Reservoir Hills. (ooaos 194) B-1 48 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meetin g of October 8,2012 AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER NO. POLICE APPROVAL: ITEM: Approve Gambling Permit: Immaculate BY: Scott Nadeau BY: NO. Conception Cburch event,Nov 17,2012 DATE: October 1,2012 DATE: BACKGROUND: Immaculate Conception Church,4030 Jackson Street NE,has submitted a request for a gambling permit for a bingo event to be held on November 17, 2012. ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION: Since the organization satisfies the City Council resolution regarding one-time charitable gambling and has paid the $25 permit fee,the City Manager recommends the following action. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move 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 at their event being held November 17,2012 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. COUNCIL ACTION: 49 MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING 6/12 Page 1 of 2 LG220 Application for Exempt Permit An exempt permit may be issued to a nonprofit organization that: Application fee - conducts lawful gambling on five or fewer days, and If application posted or received; - awards less than $50,000 in prizes during a calendar year. less than 30 days more than 30 days If total prize value for the year will be$1,500 or less,contact before the event before the event the licensing specialist assigned to your county. $100 $50 ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Organization name Previous gambling permit number Church of the Immaculate Conception X-01151 Minnesota tax ID number, if any Federal employer ID number (FEIN), if any 8353667 41-0703859 Type of nonprofit organization. Check one. Fraternal . ✓Religious Veterans Other nonprofit organization Mailing address City State Zip code County 4030 Jackson St NE Columbia Heights MN 55421 Anoka Name of chief executive officer[CEO] Daytime phone number E-mail address Fr. John Mitchell 763-788-9062 jmitchell@immac-church.org NONPROFIT STATUS Attach a copy of ONE of the following for proof of nonprofit status. Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation OR a current Certificate of Good Standing. Don't have a copy? This certificate must be obtained each year from: Secretary of State, Business Services Div., 60 Empire Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55103 Phone: 651-296-2803 t. I IRS income tax exemption [501(c)] letter in your organization's name. Don't have a copy? To obtain a copy of your federal income tax exempt letter, have an organization officer contact the IRS at 877-829-5500. ELIRS-Affiliate of national, statewide, or international parent nonprofit organization [charter] If your organization falls under a parent organization, attach copies of both of the following: a. IRS letter showing your parent organization is a nonprofit 501(c) organization with a group ruling, and b. the charter or letter from your parent organization recognizing your organization as a subordinate. GAMBLING PREMISES INFORMATION Name of premises where the gambling event will be conducted. For raffles, list the site where the drawing will take place. Church of the Immaculate Conception Address [do not use PO box] City or township Zip code County 4030 Jackson St NE Columbia Heights 55421 Anoka Date[s] of activity. For raffles, indicate the date of the drawing. November 17, 2012 Check each type of gambling activity that your organization will conduct. X Bingo* Raffle _Paddlewheels* _pull-tabs* _Tipboards* *Gambling equipment for bingo paper, paddlewheels, pull-tabs, and tipboards must be obtained from a distributor licensed by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. EXCEPTION: Bingo hard cards and bingo number selection devices may be borrowed from another organization authorized to conduct bingo. To find a licensed distributor, go to www.gcb.state.mn.us and click on Distributors under the WHO'S WHO?LIST OF LICENSEES, or call 651-639-4000. 50 LG220 Application for Exempt Permit 6/12 Page 2 of 2 LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT -� CITY APPROVAL COUNTY APPROVAL for a gambling premises for a gambling premises located within city limits located in a township _The application is acknowledged with no waiting period. The application Is acknowledged with no waiting period. _The application is acknowledged with a 30 day waiting _The application is acknowledged with a 30 day waiting period, and allows the Board to issue a permit after 30 days period, and allows the Board to issue a permit after 30 [60 days for a 1st class city]. days. _The application is denied. The application is denied, Print city name Print county name Signature of city personnel Signature of county personnel Title Date Title Date TOWNSHIP-If required by county. On behalf of the township, I acknowledge that the organization is applying for exempted gambling activity within the township limits. �--- — ---- ---i JA township has no statutory authority to approve or deny an Li oca l unit of government must sign application, per Minnesota Statutes 349.166.) Print township name Signature of township officer Title Date CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S SIGNATURE The information provided in this application Is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the financial report will be completed and returned to the Board fl�within 3031hys of the event date. Chief executive officer's signature-7 9ice :{ Date Z 3 2,01 Z. Print name Fr.John Mitchell �� (((/T/T/TTTT � REQUIREMENTS Reset forfn Complete a separate application for: Financial report and recordkeeping required - all gambling conducted on two or more consecutive days, or A financial report form and instructions will be sent with your - all gambling conducted on one day. permit, or use the online fill-in form available at Only one application is required if one or more raffle www,gcb.state.mn.us. drawings are conducted on the same day. Within 30 days of the event date,complete and return Send application with: the financial report form to the Gambling Control Board. _a copy of your proof of nonprofit status., and _application fee. Make check payable to "State of Minnesota." Questions? Call the Licensing Section of the Gambling Control Board To: Gambling Control Board at 651-639-4000. 1711 West County Road B, Suite 300 South Thisform will be made available in alternative format(i.e.large print,Braille) Roseville, MN 55113 upon request. Data privacy notice: The information requested on this All other Information provided will be prl- General;Commissioners of Administration, form(and any attachments)will be used by the Gambling vate data about your organization until the Minnesota Management&Budget,and Control Board(Board)to determine your organization's Board issues the permit. When the Board Revenue; Legislative Auditor, national and qualifications to be involved in lawful gambling activities in Issues the permit, all information provided International gambling regulatory agencies; Minnesota. Your organization has the right to refuse to will become public. If the Board does not anyone pursuant to court order; other indi- supply the information; however, If your organization issue a permit,all information provided viduals and agencies specifically authorized refuses to supply this information,the Board may not be remains private,with the exception of your by state or federal law to have access to able to determine your organization's qualifications and, organization's name and address which will the Information;individuals and agencies as a consequence,may refuse to issue a permit. If your remain public. Private data about your for which law or legal order authorizes a organization supplies the Information requested,the Board organization are available to: Board mem- new use or sharing of information after this will be able to process the application. Your organization's bers,Board staff whose work requires notice was given;and anyone with your name and address will be public information when received access to the Information; Minnesota's written consent. by the Board. Department of Public Safety;Attorney 51 `%esus Cbrist is the same yesterday, today and forever."Hlb.13.8 i Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis October 20, 2009 Reverend Thomas Kunnel, TOR Church of the Immaculate Conception 4030 Jackson Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421-2929 Dear Father Kunnel: The Church of the Immaculate Conception of Columbia Heights, a Minnesota religious parish corporation, is a tax exempt organization under the provisions of Section 5Ol(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code by reason of a Group Ruling issued to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops by the Internal Revenue Service on July 28, 2009, which is the latest annual update in a series that began with the original determination of March 25, 1946. A copy of the 2009 Group Ruling is enclosed. The Group Exemption Number is 0928, The Group Ruling provides that any organizations listed in the Official Catholic Directory for 2009 as being an agency, instrumentality and educational, charitable and religious institutions operated, supervised or controlled by or in connection with the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, are tax exempt. a The Church of the Immaculate Conception of Columbia Heights is listed in the QJftcial Catholic Directory foi 2009. A copy of the page from the directory showing that listing is enclosed. If you have any questions about the tax exempt status,please contact me. Thank you. c zards, Eisenzi�llne Chancellor for Civi airs Enclosures 226 Su.,dwTAVENUE $T. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102-219?• TEL: (651) 291-4405 • FAx: (651) 290-1629 Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury P.O,Box 2588 Cincinnati,ON 45201 Date: JUL $8.2oog Person to Contact•. Roger Meyer Toff Free Telephone Number. 877-829-5500 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Employer IdentNication Number: 3211 4y Street N.E. 53-0196617 Washington,D.C.2W17-1194 Group Exemption Number. 0928 Dear Sir or Madam., In a tiding dated March 25, 1946,we had that the agencies and Instrumentalities and all educational, charitable and religious inst=itution operated,supervised,or controlled by or In connection with the Roman Catholic Church In the United States,its tenttoires or possessions appearing In The OB)i: l Caffioik OfMclaty 1946,are entitled to exemption from Federal income tax under the provisions of section 101(6)of the Internal Revenue Code of t93a,which corresponds to section 501(0)(3)of the 1986 Code. This ruling has been updated annually to cover the organizations added to or deleted from the Directory. 77he Offdal Catholic DiraCMryfor 2009 stows the names and addresses of all agencies and Instrumentalities and all educational,charitable,and religious institutions operated by the Romani Catholic Church in the United States,its tarr8orias and possessions in existence at the time the Directory was published. It Is understood that each of these is a non-profit organization,fiat no pail of the net earnings thereof inures to the benefit of any Individual,that no substantial W of their acfhAfts is for promotion of legislation,and that none are private foundations under section St1,9(a)of the Code. Based on all Information submitted,we conclude that the agencies and Instrumentalities and educational,dmihable,and religious institutions operated,supervised,or controlled by or in connection with the Roman Catholic Church in the United States,its territories or possessions appearing in The Official CaMoik Dlrect0ry for 2009 are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3)of the Code. Donors may deduct con lributlons to the agencies,Instrumentalities and institutions referred to above, as provided by section 170 of the Code. Bequests,iagaciss,devises,transfers,or gifts to them or for their use are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055,2106,and 2522 of the Code. $e9innirtg January 1, 1984,unless specifically excepted,you and your suborclinates must pay tax uhder the Federal fnsurancs Contributions Act(FICA)for each employee who is paid$100 or more in a calendar year,as indexed for inflation, You and your subordinates are not fiable for the tax under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act(FUTA). 53 The conditions conoeming the retention of your group exemption as set fortti in our previous determination letter dated August 17, 1983,remain in full torte and effect. Sincerely, � �� Cindy W Manager, Exempt Organtzadons Determinations r 54 3507E NORTHEAST BANK THE CHURCH OF THE MINNEAPOLIS,HEIGHTS,MN-763-786-9351 MINNEAPOLIS,MN-612-379.8811 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION COON RAPIDS,MN-763.7843533 4090 JACKSON STREET,NE. YOUR INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANK 9/25/2012 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,MN 55421 17-13-910 PAY TO THE .'City of Columbia Heights-other s *"25.00 ORDER OF twenty-Five and 00/100*4i1t 4*R**4*4***1RRk4ki***t4*Mi*R*4*44*4*H4*4i*44iki*****k44f44**i1**kR*4*Rkt MR*RRR*R**hRR*R*k*4*R DOLLARS City of Columbia Heights t MEMO art OMM 8KiN RE 55 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of October 8, 2012 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER NO: License Department APPROVAL ITEM: License Agenda BY: Shelley Hanson DATE: NO: DATE: October 3, 2012 BY: BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Attached is the business license agenda for the October 8,2012 Council meeting. This agenda consists of applications for Contractor licenses for 2012 and a Temporary Liquor License for the November 1'71' event at Immaculate Conception Church. At the top of the license agenda you will notice a phrase stating *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application. This means that the data privacy form has been submitted as required. If not submitted, certain information cannot be released to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for October 8, 2012 as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: 56 TO CITY COUNCIL October 8, 2012 *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application CONTRACTOR'S LICENSES -2012 BLDG *Neil Heating PO Box 29292,Mpls $60 *Ikes Plumbing 6497 Hokah Dr., Lino Lakes $60 Great Quality Plumb 4118 Oak Grove Curve, Eagan $60 *Underdahls Htg/Ac 408 Arrowhead Dr. Lino Lakes $60 Heins Plum&Htg 13140 Basswood Ln,Rogers $60 *Heating& Cool Design 10830 Able St, Blaine $60 *Precision Point Plumbing 9440 Dunlap Ave, Cir Pines $60 Lesyinski Concrete 7698 Padgett Ave, Otsego $60 Priority Plumb &Drains 14270 2015E Ave NW, Elk River $60 *Tree-Mendous Tree 5240 Xerxes Ave N, Mpls $60 Lowell Koerner 4457 University Ave. $60 TEMPORARY LIQUOR *Immaculate Conception Church 4030 Jackson St $100 For Nov 17`h event 57 U1 W + * # * # * F C7 + * x FG * + u a * + Ha + + ww + * x > + + o + * H # * W o + + a 00 + a O ? * * U7+ } coo } Ho 0 0 0 + * a H F a a + + m } H E. + + a H + + a 1J 1l JJL 1lU U J� 1� 1111 J�JJL N + H U T # 0000 * U M z 0 m ° zzzz « 0 n m } U •0 x � zzzz � � xr v + + \ v u + wwww + o qa # * 4 * * + + + + C 0 + + N . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N W WM + + t� N . . . . . . . . . . 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City Staff noticed that the 6-foot fence was being constructed in the front yard and informed the applicant that he would need a variance in order to retain the structure. For this reason, he is requesting the variance. The house at 3919 Reservoir Boulevard sits within 5 feet of the rear property line, leaving no rear yard on the property. The reason why the applicant constructed the fence was to promote more privacy on his property than he currently has. The 6-foot fence extends along the southern property line from the front of his house and stops when it lines up with the rear of the neighboring house. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing for the request on October 2, 2012. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed variance with a 5-0 vote. RECOMMENDED MOTION: MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2012-130, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2012-130, approving the 30-inch height variance for a fence in the front yard at 3919 Reservoir Boulevard NE, subject to the conditions outlined in Resolution No. 2012-130. Attachments:Resolution 2012-130;P+ZMemo;Location Map;Application materials COUNCIL ACTION: 65 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-130 RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ZONING CODE FOR JASON NORDEN WHEREAS, a proposal (Case # 2012-1001) has been submitted by Jason Norden to the City Council requesting a variance from the City of Columbia Heights Zoning Code at the following site: ADDRESS: 3919 Reservoir Boulevard NE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall. THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING RELIEF: a 30-inch height variance to install a 6-foot fence in his front yard per Code Section 9.106 (E)(2)(d). WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the City Zoning Code on October 2, 2012; WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding the effect of the proposed variance upon the health,safety,and welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concern related to traffic,property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety, in the surrounding area; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the City Council accepts and adopts the following findings of the Planning Commission: 1. Because of the particular physical surroundings,or the shape,configuration,topography, or other conditions of the specific parcel of land involved, strict adherence to the provisions of this article would cause practical difficulties in conforming to the zoning ordinance. The applicant, however, is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance. 2. The conditions upon which the variance is based are unique to the specific parcel of land involved and are generally not applicable to other properties within the same zoning classification. 3. The practical difficulties are caused by the provisions of this article and have not been created by any person currently having a legal interest in the property. 4. The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 5. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or materially injurious to the enjoyment, use, development or value of property or improvements in the vicinity. 66 Resolution No. 2012-130 Page 2 FURTHER,BE IT RESOLVED,that the attached plans,maps,and other information shall become part of this variance and approval; and in granting this variance the city and the applicant agree that this variance shall become null and void if the project has not been completed within one (1) calendar year after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the permit. CONDITIONS ATTACHED: 1. All application materials, maps, drawings, and descriptive information submitted with the application shall become part of the permit. Passed this 8"' day of October, 2012 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Ayes: Nays: Mayor Gary L. 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City Staff noticed that the 6-foot fence was being constructed in the front yard and informed the applicant that he would need a variance in order to retain the structure. For this reason, he is requesting the variance. ZONING ORDINANCE The property located at 3919 Reservoir Boulevard is zoned R2-A, One and Two Family Residential, as are all the properties in the immediate vicinity. The Zoning Code Section 9.106 (E)(2)(d) states that screening fences constructed in the front yard may not exceed 42 inches in height. The applicant has constructed a six-foot fence (72 inches) in the front yard, requiring a 30-inch height variance. The house at 3919 Reservoir Boulevard sits within 5 feet of the rear property line, leaving no rear yard on the property. The reason why the applicant constructed the fence was to promote more privacy on his property than he currently has. The 6-foot fence extends along the southern property line from the front of his house and stops when it lines up with the rear of the neighboring house. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan guides this area as Residential. The use of fences in residential areas is allowed, and for this reason, the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission October 2, 2012 3919 Reservoir Blvd. - Fence Variance Case # 2012-1001 FINDINGS OF FACT (Variance) Section 9.104 (G) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines five findings of fact that must be met in order for the City Council to grant a variance. They are as follows: a) Because of the particular physical surroundings, or the shape, configuration, topography, or other conditions of the specific parcel of land involved, strict adherence to the provisions of this article would cause practical difficulties in conforming to the zoning ordinance. The applicant, however, is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance. The applicant's house was constructed within 5 feet of the rear property line, leaving the property with no rear yard. Being that the applicant would like to create some privacy on his property, he has constructed a 6-foot fence in an area that would be his rear yard if his house was set back the same distance as the neighboring properties. Because the 6-foot fence does not extend into the front yard of the neighboring properties, the applicant is using his property in a reasonable manner. ,O s I�II� 39 5 39TH AVE NE Page 2 70 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission October 2, 2012 3919 Reservoir Blvd. - Fence Variance Case # 2012-1001 b) The conditions upon which the variance is based are unique to the specific parcel of land involved and are generally not applicable to other properties within the same zoning classification. The conditions upon which the variance is based on the fact that the house is placed within 5 feet of the rear property line, leaving the property with no rear yard. This is a unique circumstance, as principle structures are required to be placed no closer than 20% of the lot depth in the R2-A, One and Two Family Residential District. c) The practical difficulties are caused by the provisions of this article and have not been created by any person currently having a legal interest in the property. The applicant bought the house in its current condition. The practical difficulties in this case are caused by the provisions of the Zoning Code not allowing fences in excess of 42 inches in the front yard. d) The granting of the variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the comprehensive plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides this area as Residential. The use of fences in residential areas is allowed, and for this reason, the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. e) The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or materially injurious to the enjoyment, use, development or value of property or improvements in the vicinity. The placement of the 6-foot portion of the fence is consistent with the placement of 6-foot fences in relation to the neighboring properties. At no point does the 6- foot portion of the fence extend in front of either of the neighboring properties. For this reason, the variance would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the 30-inch height variance for a fence located in the front yard because of the practical difficulties that are imposed on the property due to the placement of the house on the lot. Motion: That the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the 30-inch height variance to install a 6-foot fence in his front yard per Code Section 9.106 (E)(2)(d), subject to certain conditions of approval that have been found to be necessary to protect the public interest and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Zoning Page 3 71 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission October 2, 2012 3919 Reservoir Blvd. - Fence Variance Case # 2012-1001 and Development Ordinance, including: 1. All application materials, maps, drawings, and descriptive information submitted with the application shall become part of the permit. ATTACHMENTS • Draft Resolution • Location Map • Site Plan Page 4 72 ``'1IJJ O 3717 =. SCANNED 73 Columbia Heights Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council Members, My name is Jason Norden,my wife IZelly and I are new residents in Columbia Heights and purchased 3919 Reservoir Blvd in August 2011.We are seeking a variance for a 6'privacy fence located on the south side of the property between 3915 Reservoir and 3919 Reservoir.The reasons I believe this variance should be granted are as follows. a) Our dwelling location is setback to 5'from the alley. Due to this we do not have a back yard like other homes in the neighborhood.So do to the configuration of the dwelling on this parcel of land I believe it to be difficult to conform to the zoning ordinance.It is a fact according to the code,if our neighbor at 3915 Reservoir built the same exact fence it would be okay to be 6'at the location I am asking for the variance on.There is one property on the block with the about the same setback as ours which is 3969 Reservoir. They must have a variance for this similar reason because they have a 6'chain link fence along the-whole front of their yard. b) Because of the deep setback of this home the variance would be unique to this area with the exception of 3969 Reservoir which has a 6'chain link fence across the whole front of their yard. Ours is only a privacy divider on one side of our property.As seen in the plan 3915 Reservoir is set back 95'from the alley-which seems a pretty typical set back to this area. c) Because of the unique setback of this home built in 1920 we do not have a private area to use our property in a reasonable manner.Which was no fault of our owns.We also have a 16 year old son who has cerebral palsy and is in a wheelchair and as a homeowner in this city with a disabled family member,having this fence will allow future improvements to the home to make it more handicap accessible like possibly expanding our drive way along the fence line up to our sitting area right behind the garage.My son cannot fit his wheelchair anywhere else on the property but in the front to enjoy time outside with family and friends with privacy. d) This home is a residential property and allowing the fence variance would be consistent with the general purpose and intent of a comprehensive plan. e) Granting this variance would not be detrimental to any of the public because of the location and fact that if the owners of 3915 wanted to erect a 6'fence on their property in this same location they would not even need a permit let alone a variance. It is of no harm and is improving the look and property value of this home and probably adjacent home 3915 Reservoir. It is with this humble request that my wife IZelly,sons De-sin, Payton and I would appreciate this consideration as new home owners in the beautiful City of Columbia Heights to enjoy our home and community in a reasonable manner. Thank You, Jason Norden 74 r Fir-� , - 1 - - - •�. �.'i.) f zdtr.'-�t•' ti. .'i— —. Our Family 6'Fence Location IX Our Family Enjoying Privacy Fence Another View of Fence «7 {a "P View of 3969 Reseri'oir Blvd with 6'Fence in front of property and set back close to alley. 75 O • Y � Y r o . r 1 _ '.4t �►; ti k + f