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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/23/2013 Regular OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY,SEPTEMBER 23,2013 THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD AT 7:00 PM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23,2013 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,CITY HALL, 59040TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,MINNESOTA. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. Members Present: Mayor Peterson, Council member Schmitt, Council member Williams, Council member Diehm, and Council member Nawrocki. Staff Present: City Manager Walt Fehst, Assistant to City Manager/HR Director Linda Magee, Fire Chief Gary- Gorman, City Attorney Jim Hoeft, Finance Director Joseph Kloiber, and City Clerk/Council Secretary Tori Leonhardt. Pastor Dan Thompson of Heights Church gave the invocation. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recited 3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Nawrocki indicated he would have some items to add under the City Managers report. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS A. Proclamation - Polish American Heritage Month Mayor Peterson read the Proclamation for Polish American Heritage Month and presented it to Dolores Strand. Strand and Gloria Bergstrom, accepted the Proclamation and in return presented an urn containing dirt from the Lomianki cemetery. The brass plate reads, in part, "In memory of the crew members of the Frantic 7, they gave their lives while flying a mission of mercy". The flight and crew were lost over Warsaw on September 18, 1944. The earth from the cemetery symbolizes their supreme sacrifice and is signed by the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York. Strand went on to say how much Lomianki has grown over the years. Strand thanked the Mayor and Council for keeping up the tradition of recognizing Polish History Month and stated they have received a proclamation from the City every year since 1995. Mayor Peterson stated he has traveled to Poland in the past and remarked that it was a wonderful trip and a wonderful place to visit. William thanked the Sister Cities members and stated he too went on the trip and he had not previously- realized that the pilot survived the crash. He thanked the members for all the work that they are doing. B. Proclamation - Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month Mayor Peterson declared September 2013 as Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month and presented the proclamation to Del Bahtuoh and Karen Quarmmen from MNSCIA. Bahtuoh thanked the Mayor and Council for the proclamation and for allowing them to be here tonight. Bahtuoh stated he has a spinal cord injury as a result of a gunshot wound in 1995. The organization is trying to bring awareness and support to spinal cord injuries. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Nawrocki asked that items B, C, and F be removed from the consent agenda for further discussion. City Manager Walt Fehst took the Council members through the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. A. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of September 9 2013 MOTION: More to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2013. B. Adopt Resolution No. 2013-67, Pertaining to Cable Renewal Proceedings- REMOVED C. Adopt Resolution 2013-76 being a Resolution Establishing Amount of City Share and Amount of Special Assessments on Projects to be Levied-REMOVED D. Approval of the attached list of rental housing licenses MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for September 23, 2013 in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. E. Approve the Business License Applications MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for September 23, 2013 as presented. F. Payment of Bills-REMOVED Motion by Williams, seconded by Nawrocki, to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of items B, C, and F that were removed for further discussion. Upon Vote: All Ayes. Motion Carried. Discussion: Item B: Adopt Resolution No. 2013-67, PertaininIZ to Cable Renewal Proceedinizs Council member Nawrocki asked why he was just receiving the letter now that was dated June 6, 2013. Magee asked Nawrocki if he was asking as to why the City 2 Council did not receive the letter earlier. Nawrocki replied yes. Magee indicated that the letter was addressed to the City Manager and we have six months from receipt of the letter to commence renewal proceedings. Acting on the resolution before them tonight satisfies that requirement. Nawrocki asked for an explanation of the letter. Magee referred the question to Steve Guzzetta, the City's attorney for cable matters. Guzzetta explained to the Council that the letter we are talking about is the Comcast Reservation of Formal Renewal Rights letter under the 1984 Federal Cable Communications Policy Act. The cable operator has to send out a formal renewal letter within a 30-36 months window of the franchise expiration to preserve their statutory rights to a formal renewal procedure. Comcast did send the letter within the 30-36 month window. Guzzetta stated the recommendation is to adopt Resolution 2013-67, in order to comply with the Federal Cable Act. Nawrocki asked why the Telecommunications Committee is no longer active and feels we should reactivate this committee to review this. We should use this committee to make recommendations to us. Williams stated it probably makes sense to have a committee. Fehst indicated the committee did not really participate in the past renewal negotiations. These particular franchise contract negotiations are typically a redo of what was previously done and there are very little changes. A lot of the significant things that were needed were amended or altered in the previous renewal. Fehst anticipates within the next 3-4 months the negotiations should be complete. Magee stated she echoed the City Managers comments. The Telecommunications Committee did not sit at the negotiation table; we brought a recommended renewed franchise to them. Guzzetta agreed we do not have a large group negotiating as this is "too many cooks in the kitchen". Nawrocki emphasized it is important to hear the views of the people that live in the community and have them be involved. He felt the committee members were committed and dedicated and brought feelings of the community to the City. A lot of people are dropping cable because the rates are too high. Maybe we should get a feel if another system would be able to meet the needs of the people in the community. Nawrocki stated he believes the committee technically exists and was not deactivated. Magee commented that the commission became inactive as of March 12, 2012, and all commission members' terms have technically expired. Guzzetta stated a lot of communities hold public hearings during the process to provide for community input and then bring those comments back to the negotiating table. Schmitt stated she was not here for the last process, but asked if the library and the schools are involved in this process. Guzzetta stated the City is the franchising authority and the City enters into the franchise agreement with Comcast, but they do take into consideration the needs of the library and the schools. Schmitt added that one of her neighbors was on the committee and he stated it was not worthwhile or needed. She feels it would be beneficial to have an open forum and have the community come in and make comments. Diehm agreed that we should hold a public open house/open forum to gather those comments from the citizens. Motion by Diehm, seconded by Schmitt, to waive the reading of Resolution 2013-67, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried. 3 Motion by Diehm, seconded by Schmitt, to adopt Resolution 2013-67, being a Resolution Concerning the Commencement of Renewal Proceedings Under the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984. Motion by Nawrocki to amended the Resolution to reactivate the commission. Motion dies for lack of a second. Upon Roll Call Vote: Schmitt aye; Williams aye; Diehm aye; Nawrocki nay; Peterson aye. 4 Ayes; 1 Nay. Motion Carried. Nawrocki stated he wants to get the community involved into the process and we should reactivate this commission. Peterson stated this commission is not active any longer and staff does not feel it would be beneficial. Item C: Adopt Resolution 2013-76 being a Resolution Establishing Amount of City Share and Amount of Special Assessments on Projects to be Levied Motion by Diehm, seconded by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution 2013- 76, There being ample copies available for the public. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried Motion by Diehm, seconded by Williams, to adopt Resolution 2013-76 being a Resolution establishing amount of City share and amount of special assessments on projects to be levied. Nawrocki would like the City Manager to explain what residents will be affected, how the project is coming along, and how the numbers are working out compared to the amounts given at the original hearing. Fehst replied the numbers will not exceed the original amounts given at the hearing. The property owners are responsible for 70% or$2,800 per household and the City would pay 30%. On the portion that deals with Stinson Avenue, the City of New Brighton will pay 100% of their share on the east side of the road that has been approved, Anoka County will pay 100% of their portion on Stinson Avenue, and City of Columbia Heights will pay their portion. The actual concrete work has been completed and they are in the process of sanding the cracked areas that were not replaced. Diehm commented that residents were asked to indicate if they had sprinkler lines and she would add that next time we also ask if they have invisible fencing lines as those fence lines were cut in multiple areas. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried. Item F: Payment of Bills Nawrocki questioned the refund to the liquor license holder for Columbia Grill; we recently received a letter from a resident that some of the salaries of the previous employees had been held back from them. Fehst corrected Nawrocki stating that this deals with a different business located on 401h Avenue and Central Avenue. Motion by Diehm, seconded by Williams, that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 4 412.271, subd. 8, the City Council has received the list of claims paid covering check number 149397 through 149566 in the amount of$788,111.88.Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Adopt Resolutions 2013-82 4931-33 Jackson Street N E 2013-84 3912 Reservoir Blvd. N.E. and 2013-85,3915 Ulysses Street N.E. being declarations of nuisance and abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights Gorman indicated that Resolution Number 2013-79, Resolution Number 2013-80, and Resolution Number 2013-83 were removed from the Public Hearings as the properties indicated have been brought into compliance. As far as 4933 Jackson Street the abatement is for the gravel driveway along the north side of the property, 3912 Reservoir Blvd is for a tree stump in the yard and the owner is working on it and 3915 Ulysses Street have it listed as a family exempt rental and we do not believe it is being rented to family any longer plus there is a long list of repairs that need to be completed. Schmitt reported she drove by the property on Reservoir and stated the tree has been removed. Gorman replied that they were out there this morning, but have not completed the back fill yet. Joyce Meyers, owner of the properties located at 4931-33 Jackson Street, approached the Council and stated she does not use that part of the driveway. She feels the City needs to look at what other cities are doing with allowing residents to use pavers as opposed to black top and cement. Meyers brought up about her wildlife situation and problems she has had with the City. Hoeft stated we cannot discuss this issue, as she has a legal case against the City. Gorman stated that they realize that she does not use this area on a regular basis; therefore she can put grass, sod, or any other type of landscaping in that area. Gorman reiterated that class five is used for roads and is not an approved landscaping and we are not asking her to put in a hard surface. Meyers brought up the subject of the wildlife/weeds situation. Hoeft stressed again, we are not discussing the vegetation as we are in litigation with this matter. Motion by Nawrocki, seconded by Williams, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Numbers 2013-82, 2013-84 and 2013-85, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Schmitt to remove Resolution 2013- 80, 3913 Reservoir Blvd as she stated the tree has been removed. Gorman stated he would have to do an inspection and make sure the hole has been properly filled. Schmitt withdrew her motion. Motion by Nawrocki, seconded by Williams, to adopt Resolution Numbers 2013-82, 2013-84, and 2013-85 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. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried. 5 B. Adopt Resolution 2013-78, 3915 Ulysses Street N.E. 2013-81 and 4528 Monroe Street N.E. being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving rental license revocation for failure to meet the requirements of the Property Maintenance Codes. Gorman stated they are recommending revocation at 3915 Ulysses Street as they believe it is no longer being rented to a family member and 4528 Monroe Street for failure to renew their license. Nawrocki stated he believes there are a lot of weeds in the boulevard at 4528 Monroe Street and that should be looked at. Motion by Williams, seconded by Schmitt, to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Numbers 2013-78 and 2013-81, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Williams, seconded by Schmitt, to adopt Resolution Numbers 2013-78 and 2013-81, 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. 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions (1) Adopt Resolution 2013-86, being; a Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of general obligation improvement and utility revenue bonds, series 2013A in the approximate aggregate principal amount of$3,500,000. Kloiber explained to the Mayor and the Council that in the budget work session in September it was stated that the City had planned for a bond issue in early 2014 and our representatives felt it was best to accelerate the issue into 2013 because the rates are down. As we move forward with the process, our bond council brought it to our attention that we have two paths within our Charter that we can take; we can either do it by Resolution or a less timely and costly method of an Ordinance. Steve Bubul with Kennedy and Graven introduced Martha Ingram, also a bond attorney, who will be taking over for him by the end of the year. Bubul explained the Charter has had these two different provisions to issue bonds, by resolution or ordinance, for a long time. If done by ordinance it is subject to the referendum process, which applies to an ordinance in general, and if done by a resolution, you have all the powers under state law to issued bonds without a referendum. Revenue supported bonds can be passed by state law. The reason they are recommending looking at this now, is because it is an opportune time to look at it with rates being low and these are revenue supported bonds. Their recommendation is to follow state law as you will save money, time, and it does not preclude you from using funds in the future. 6 Nawrocki commented that under normal circumstances, if it was not for the library, we would normally not be talking about seeking bonding at this time and would not be doing it until next year. Kloiber stated Nawrocki was correct and that a small portion of the bond is for assessments and a large portion is refunding outstanding 2006 bonds. The refinancing will save us money as the interest rate is lower. Nawrocki stated no matter what you call it, it is still money that we are getting from the residents. Bubul stated that yes you are right in the fact that the source of the money it is paid by the people that pay their utility bills, but the utilities are run like an enterprise basis and everyone pays their utility bills as opposed to not everyone paying property taxes. Nawrocki opposed going the resolution route as he feels we are trying to bypass the citizen's ability to comment as opposed to doing it by an ordinance. He thinks that is wrong and the real reason this was brought forward is to try to keep the ability to levy the normal maximum levy amount of$10,000,000 to help with the library next year. We are going too far too fast. We need to take into account the seniors in the community as we have some of the lowest household incomes in the seven county area. Williams asked if the utility improvement revenue bonds are what are used to clean our water lines and sanitary lines. Kloiber stated we are not borrowing here to clean and line projects. The better example would be the water tower re- sanding and re-blasting that costs a half a million dollars or more. This money would be used for concrete street rehabilitation, water tower rehabilitation, Chatham Road Lift Station, Labelle Pond, Silver Lake Pond reconstructions, storm pipe rehabilitation and storm pipe replacement. Fehst stated these are not new items that we would be bonding for and we have not bonded since 2009. This is similar to what we have been doing in the last 50-60 years, as these are major ticket items. Williams asked how much of the outstanding bond will we be paying off with this bond. Kloiber answered there is approximately $1.3 million outstanding on the current bond but we are only going to refinance about $840,000 of it. Schmitt asked if we had an estimate of the interest rate. Mark Ruff from Ehlers and Associates stated the interest rate on these bonds should be around 2%. The existing rate is 4%. Diehm wanted to address three comments that were made; One, she does not feel this is an effort to avoid anything and is pleased to see that this is brought before them as going for bonds is what our colleagues do. Even if we follow this in the way of funding for a new library, we are not taking away anyone's right to a referendum or trying to be sneaky, we are trying to be efficient. Secondly, as to why it is a good idea to consider this now is to maximize our flexibility and it is imperative that we take actions to be flexible in the future, and third as far as the ability to pay, we need to take advantage of the lower interested rate and we as Council have to do whatever we can to preserve the property values in the city by making it a better place. Diehm stated she is whole heartedly in support of this. Motion by Diehm, seconded by Williams, to waive the reading of Resolution 2013-86, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried. 7 Motion by Diehm, seconded by Williams, to adopt Resolution 2013-86, being a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of general obligation improvement and utility revenue bonds, series 2013A, in the approximate aggregate principal amount of$3,500,000. Nawrocki stated he is going to vote against this as he is concerned with the tax load on the residents of the city. Malcolm Watson, 1717 491h Avenue, historically 62 years ago he discovered a lot of properties had gone tax delinquent and they were properties where special assessments had been levied, The City had to make up for it by additional taxes. Watson questioned the need for the $3.5 million dollars because in the past we used what we needed to pave the way as our needs arose. Watson stated his utility bill has increased over the years and wanted to know if this was going to affect his utility bill by doing this with the bonds. Watson asked what projects the City has in mind or what expenditures do they have that cannot be met by a levy. He feels that it would be better understood by residents if the Council stated: here is where the money needs to be spent and this is where we need some additional funding. Williams replied we are paying off higher bonds with the money as well as part of the money going to street rehabilitation, water tower rehabilitation, Chatham Road Lift Station, Labelle Pond, Silver Lake Pond reconstruction, storm pipe rehabilitation and pipe replacement. Watson also wanted to know what the possibility would have been to put an additional tax on the utility bills until it is paid off, instead of paying off bonds. Kloiber pointed out that when we were initially planning this bond issue the rough number we were working with first was $3.2 million and it is actually closer to $2.8 million and of that $800,000 is refinancing and is only $2 million of new money. Relative to the last 10— 15 years we are paying more as we go with utilities and historically the City bonded for these same things. We used our own cash and redeemed the 2003 bonds early. By going this way we do not have to have a 10% increase now and can spread out the payments over time. Schmitt stated she appreciates what Kloiber has done here tonight. As a homeowner in Heights they took advantage of refinancing their home at a lower rate and for Kloiber to find a way to reduce the bond debt from 4%to 2% is great. Fehst added that the area that was particularly hid hard last year with the increase in taxes because of the reassessments will be readdressed a little bit by the assessor this year. He asked that you also keep in mind that the fiscal disparities have been increasing and basically 28% of property taxes come out of the fiscal disparities pool. Upon Vote: Roll Call Vote: Schmitt; aye, Williams; aye, Diehm; aye, Nawrocki; nay, Peterson; aye. 4 Ayes, 1 Nay. Motion Carried. (2) First Reading of Ordinance 1613, being an Ordinance establishing an Commission 8 Fehst stated we have Keith Roberts here tonight who approached the City about establishing an Art Commission along. Roberts, along with Liz Bray, looked at different cities that currently have an Art Commission in place and what their requirements were. Fehst indicated we tried to create an ordinance that is pretty general and call out the items that were too elaborate. We have a very diverse community and we have people who are interested in being on this commission. We are proposing that this commission is one that we would go to and ask their opinion and would be advisory to the Council. Keith Roberts, former School Board member, addressed the Council and thanked them for supporting the arts in Columbia Heights. He sees the art commission allowing the arts to continue in the community. We have community members receiving awards and at this would be an opportunity to recognize them. Hopkins has a very successful art fair which brings people to their restaurants and other businesses, essentially bringing people and money into the community. Many libraries display art work, we have a community theatre, and rock bands that are competing in this area. Diehm indicated that she is very excited for this opportunity; they really become conversation pieces in the community and will be a great addition. Na ATOcki stated the City Manager indicated he was going to do some research with other commissions and wanted to know what he came up with. Fehst stated the ordinance is what they came up with and it is taking the best of the best of the area cities. Bray stated Hutchinson was the city that they looked at that was the most like our community. Nawrocki was concerned if this was a proper function for city government and if this will lead to them wanting the City to add money into the commission. Nawrocki believes art is in the eyes of the beholder and means a lot of different things to different people. He indicated he has toured a lot of different art centers in the United States and outside of the United States and is not sure this is what the city needs. Roberts replied that the purpose of the commission is not to dictate what art is, but is to encourage opportunities and growth in the city. Mayor Peterson called the point. Nawrocki expressed that he feels that the Council should pick the commission members to help insure that a wider range of community interests are met and it should be added to the ordinance and no tax payer money will not be used to fund the commission. Motion by Diehm, seconded by Williams, to waive the reading of Ordinance 1613, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Diehm, seconded by Williams, to set the Second Reading of Ordinance 1613 for Monday, October 14, 2013 at approximately 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. 9 Mayor Peterson explained that the Uptown Art Fair brings in a lot of money to the community and by establishing this commission we would have a draw to our own community. He recently went to the Latino Art fair that was at the school district and thought it was fantastic. He stated they had art, dancing, and food. Peterson mentioned that Douglas Padilla was in attendance and was one of the founders of Art-a-World and he asked the Mayor why there is not anything like this in Columbia Heights. Peterson informed him about the possibility of establishing an art commission and he stated he would be interested in being a consultant to the commission. Schmitt thought that it was great that they are proposing a rotating 3-year term commission and was curious as to how they were going to address that residency is not required to be on commission. Diehm added that she was thinking about some possibilities in regards to that and it could be someone who owns a business in Columbia Heights and has a vested interest but does not necessarily live in Columbia Heights. Schmitt continued to say that she feels most members should be residents of Heights or need to have a connection to the city. Maybe there could be a special position on the commission for advisors from outside the City. Nawrocki was concerned that it may be a matter of time before the residents are going to be paying for tax dollars going toward this commission. Fehst wanted to make sure that everyone understands that right now, there is no budget for this commission. Motion by Nawrocki to amend the Ordinance to state that the commission members must be Columbia Heights residents and that they are appointed by the Council and Mayor. Motion for lack of a second. Schmitt stated she appreciates that you can promote this to visitors and to the outside community since this is something that our website is lacking. Maybe that is something we could add to our website. Schmitt agrees with Nawrocki that yes, there will be some money that will be spent to maintain the areas around the art, but it should be minimal. She also encouraged Roberts to apply to be on the Art Commission. Jeff Diehm, 5125 St Moritz Drive, addressed the Council and stated he came down here tonight after watching the meeting on cable in support of establishing this art commission. Diehm was upset that the idea that someone on this council was not in support of this because that someday we might have to spend money on it someday in the future. He feels this would be an opportunity to beautify the city. He supports and applauds the Council in the support of citizens that want to do things that enhance the appeal of the city. If at some time they come before the Council and ask for money let's deal with it at that time and not stop a group of people that want to benefit the city. Williams called the question. Roll Call Vote: Schmitt; aye, Williams; aye, Diehm; aye, Nawrocki; nay, 10 Peterson; aye. 4 ayes; 1 nay. Motion Carried. B. Bid Considerations C. New Business and Reports 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Fehst reminded the Council that there is a brief executive session following the Council meeting tonight to discuss a proposal of the purchase of the building at Central and 40th Avenue. Nawrocki stated he has sat on the Council for many years and he has always looked at if things are good for the community. He also brought up that on the northwest corner of 6th Street the homeowners did a partial hedge trimming, but it does not appear to be enough. Fehst stated the owners have cut half of it and the City has informed them they need to cut the other half. Nawrocki made it a matter of record that the street lights are out at Upland Crest and Forest Drive and Highland. Fehst understood the reason why the street light at Mulcare took so long was there were issues with loose wiring. Nawrocki stated his other question deals with the Anoka County high speed internet that is now in place and operating and he is questioning what our experience is with it and if there have been any cost savings to us. Fehst indicated he would get the council member information on that. Schmitt made a note that if you notice a street light out, go to our website and go to the Public Works department and you can click on Xcel energy and indicate where the light is out. Report of the City Attorney City Attorney Jim Hoeft gave a brief overview of the Executive Session from September 9, 2013. Nawrocki stated he would like to get a copy of the statute that deals with closed meetings. Hoeft asked the City Clerk/Council Secretary if she could print out the statute for Nawrocki. Leonhardt indicated she would supply that information to Council member Nawrocki. 9. CITIZENS FORUM Harold Hoium, 4200 3rd Street, informed the Council there is a bridge that goes across Central Avenue and 42nd and the stairs are full of trash and there are weeds and branches in the way. He would also like the power company to move the light pole over closer to the fence so it lights up the stairs and mentioned at 37th and 47th the grass is getting too high and needs to be trimmed. Nawrocki informed the Council that the Lions clean up a couple times a year around Central Avenue and hopefully they will clean up the trash. 11 Nile Harper, 1437 Glacier, asked if it was possible for the City Manager to give some more insight as to what the discussions have been with the property owner at 401h and Central. Fehst replied it is an executive session item and the City has had two offers that they rejected and now we have a new offer. Jeff Diehm, 5125 St Moritz Drive, stated that the cost of money right now is pretty low, relatively speaking, and feels it is important that we take advantage of that. He applauded the Finance Director and the Council on their bonding issue decision as this makes good financial sense. In terms of the library he applauded the citizens and the Council's on their decision to consider a new library this at this time. Since we are at a time when the cost of money is low, although it will be difficult for some citizens, we are a community and a new library appeals to the families that take their children to different communities to use their libraries and high school kids that need to use the computers at our current library and can't. Diehm stated we will build a new library and only hopes the Council takes a proactive approach and takes advantage of the low cost to borrow money. Mayor Peterson announced that there are still Twins tickets available for $5 and if you would like to attend call the Recreation Department tomorrow morning. You are to meet at Murzyn Hall between 5:30 and 6:00 PM to board the bus. Peterson also announced that in 2006 we erected the Peace Clock on 40th and Central, in 2009 the Always on Guard statue at Public Safety Building, and now we have the Heritage Tower and Hentges Legacy Garden. Tomorrow we will be putting down the engraved bricks that people have purchased. The Peterson asked that we keep our service men and women in our thoughts and prayers and do a random act of kindness. Through this we have gotten the reputation of being a City of Peace and we are going to play off that and spread the word. Mayor Peterson indicated he has some shirts that have the clock tower embroidered on them and if someone gives him a call, he will give them a shirt while supplies last. He asked that we be proud of our community. 10. ADJOURNMENT 9:45 PM. Tori Leonhardt, City Clerk/Council Secretary RESOLUTION NO.2013-67 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE COMMENCEMENT OF RENEWAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE FEDERAL CABLE COMMUNICATIONS POLICY ACT OF 1984,AS AMENDED WHEREAS,on August 9,2010,the City of Columbia Heights,Minnesota, ("City")adopted Ordinance No. 1583, amending Ordinance No. 1490(collectively,the Cable Communications Franchise Ordinance set forth in Chapter 11 of the City Code("Franchise Ordinance"» authorizing Comcast of Minnesota, Inc. ("Corn casf)to construct, operate and maintain a cable system in the City for the purpose of providing cable service and setting forth the terns and conditions of Comcast's use of public rights-of-way(the "Franchise");and WHEREAS, by the terns of the Franchise Ordinance,the Franchise is scheduled to expire on December 31, 1 12 2015;and WHEREAS, by letter dated June 6, 2013, from Comcast to the City, Com cast invoked the formal renewal procedure set forth in Section 626 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, as amended,47 U.S.C. § 546 (the "Cable Act"); and WHEREAS, Section 626(a)(1)of the Cable Act,47 U.S.C. § 546(a)(1),provides that if an appropriate written renewal request is submitted by the cable operator during the 6-month period which begins with the 36th month before franchise expiration and ends with the 30th month prior to franchise expiration,a franchising authority shall, within six months of the request, commence a proceeding to identify the future cable-related communit} needs and interests, and to review the performance of the cable operator under the franchise during the then current franchise term;and WHEREAS,the City is desirous of commencing the renewal proceedings specified in Section 626(a)(1)of the Cable Act,47 U.S.C. § 546(a)(1),and, at the same time,of also considering the possibility of pursuing the informal renewal process with Comcast pursuant to Section 626(h)of the Cable Act,47 U.S.C. § 546(h); and WHEREAS,the City must provide the public with notice of, and an opportunity to participate in, proceedings under Section 626(a)of the Cable Act, and such proceedings may involve the collection and analysis of infonnation from Comcast, City agencies and departments,the public and other interested parties and may require one or more public hearings; and WHEREAS,the City desires that the proceedings under Section 626(a)of the Cable Act be managed and conducted by the City Manager, or his designee; and WHEREAS,the City intends to authorize the City Manager, or his designee,to take any and all steps required or desired to comply with the requirements of the Cable Act,the Franchise Ordinance,and the Franchise. NOW,THEREFORE,the following is resolved: Section 1. That the City hereby commences fonnal franchise renewal ascertainment and past performance proceedings under Section 626(a)(1)of the Cable Act,47 U.S.C. § 546(a)(1), concerning Comcast. Section 2. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to manage and conduct proceedings in accordance with Section 626(a)(1)of the Cable Act,47 U.S.C. § 546(a)(1), and to take all steps and actions necessary or desired to conduct such proceedings and to comply with applicable laws,regulations, orders and decisions. The City Manager, or his designee, may conduct such hearings, surveys and meetings deemed necessary or appropriate to assess community cable-related needs and interests, evaluate Comcast's past performance, and enable the public to participate in formal Franchise renewal proceedings. Section 3. That the City Manager, or his designee, may explore with Com cast the possibility of pursuing the informal renewal process under Section 626(h)of the Cable Act, 47 U.S.C. § 546(h). If the City and Comcast decide to utilize the informal renewal process,the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to negotiate with Comcast concerning matters relating to the renewal or extension of the Franchise,to prepare informal renewal proposals and to respond to informal renewal proposals from Com cast, and to take all other steps and actions necessary or desired to engage in the informal Franchise renewal process and/or to comply with applicable laws, regulations, orders and decisions. Section 4. That the City Manager, or his designee, shall provide the public with notice of, and an opportunity to participate in, proceedings conducted under Section 626(a)(1)of the Cable Act, 47 U.S.C. §546(a)(1). 13 Section 5. That the City Manager, or his designee,may establish procedures and dates for the conduct of any hearings, meetings and/or surveys related to the Section 626(a)proceedings and may establish procedures and dates for the submission of testimony and other information in connection with the proceeding. Section 6. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to request Comcast and its affiliates and subsidiaries to submit such inform ation as may be deemed appropriate in connection with the Section 626(a)proceedings or the informal Franchise renewal process under Section 626(h), gather such other information from other persons or sources as may be deemed appropriate, and to take such further steps as may be needed or desired to ensure the City'S and the public's interests are fully protected and the cable-related needs and interests of the City are satisfied consistent w ith applicable law. Section 7. That the City reserves,to the full extent permitted by law, all of its rights with respect to determining whether to renew the Franchise. Section 8. That the City Manager, or its designee, shall keep the City Council fully apprised of the status and progress of franchise renewal proceedings and negotiations. Passed this 23rd day of September,2013. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-76 BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF CITY SHARE AND AMOUNT OF SPECIAL ASESSMENTS ON PROJECTS TO BE LEVIED WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 91"day of September, 2013, ordered a special assessment hearing to levy the cost of improvements and; WHEREAS,the following projects will be specially assessed in October, 2013, and a portion of the costs may be borne by the City, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.061,and City Code 4.103,that the breakdown is as follows: PROJECT ESTIMATED ASSESSED ANOKA NEW ESTIMATED CITY PORTION COUNTY BRIGHTON TOTAL PORTION PORTION PORTION 2013 Concrete Street Rehabilitation, Project $ 150,600 $351,425 85,700 59,000 $ 646,725 1302 2013 Concrete Street Rehabilitation, Project 1302 $ 147,000 --- --- --- $ 147,000 General, Capital, and Utility Funds Passed this 23'd day of September, 2013 14 RESOLUTION 2013-82 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Joyce Meier(Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas,the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4931-33 Jackson Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article I1, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on September 12, 2013. Now,therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City Of Columbia Heights,the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on July 3, 2013 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on August 14, 2013 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3. That on September 12, 2013 inspectors re-inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department,the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s)were found to exist,to wit: A. Landscaping must be of approved landscaping materials. 5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 4931-33 Jackson Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 4931-33 Jackson Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to 15 City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. Passed this 23rd day of September 2013 RESOLUTION 2013-84 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Pedro Gutierrez(Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas,the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3912 Reservoir Blvd. N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on August 20,2013. Now,therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights,the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on August 2, 2013 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on August 20, 2013 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3. That on September 10, 2013 inspectors re-inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department,the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s)were found to exist,to wit: A. Shall remove the tree stump(s) in the front yard to within 2-4 inches below ground level. 5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 3912 Reservoir Blvd.N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 16 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 3912 Reservoir Blvd.N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. Passed this 23rd day of September 2013 RESOLUTION 2013-85 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Joey Corbesia(Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas,the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3915 Ulysses Street N.B., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article 11, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on August 29,2013. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights,the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on May 21, 2013 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on June 24,2013 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3. That on August 28, 2013 inspectors re-inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected. 4. That on September 12, 2013 inspectors re-inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected 5. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s)were found to exist,to wit: A. Shall replace broken garage door. B. Shall repair/replace rotted wood on deck. C. Shall repair/replace damaged and/or missing siding, covering all exposed bare wood. D. Shall repair/replace damaged and/or missing screens on building. B. Shall repair/replace rotted soffit/fascia on house and garage. F. Shall repair/replace damaged deck stairs. 17 6. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 3915 Ulysses Street N.B. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 3915 Ulysses Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. Passed this 23rd day of September 2013 RESOLUTION 2013-78 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5AA08(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Joe} Corbesia(Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 3915 Ulysses Street N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on August 29, 2013 of an public hearing to be held on September 23,2013. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights,the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on May 21, 2013 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property described above and noted violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. 2. That on June 24, 2013 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights performed a reinspection and noted that violations remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license application. 18 3. That on August 28, 2013 inspectors re-inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected. 4. That on September 12,2013 inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights checked records for this property and noted that the violations remained uncorrected 5. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Property Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: a. Shall replace broken garage door. b. Shall repair/replace rotted wood on deck. c. Shall repair/replace damaged and/or missing siding, covering all exposed bare wood. d. Shall repair/replace damaged and/or missing screens on building. e. Shall repair/replace rotted soffit/fascia on house and garage. 6. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter SA, Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number FE-3915-13 is hereby revoked. 2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder. 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 45 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. Passed this 23rd day of September 2013 RESOLUTION 2013-81 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Ali S Syed (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located 4528 Monroe Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on September 10, 2013 of an public hearing to be held on September 23, 2013. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: 19 FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on or about July 15, 2013 inspection office staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to submit a rental license application and schedule a rental inspection for this property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on September 10, 2013 inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to-wit: a. Failure to schedule a rental property inspection. b. Failure to submit a rental license application and fees. 4. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A). ORDER OF COUNCIL 5. 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number F12117 is hereby revoked; 2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder; 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 45 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder. Passed this 23rd day of September 2013 RESOLUTION NO.2013-86 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT AND UTILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2013A, IN THE APPROXIMATE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF$3,500,000 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Anoka County,Minnesota (the"City"),as follows: 20 Section 1. It is hereby determined that: (a) The City has duly ordered certain assessable public improvements designated as Project 1302, including street rehabilitation (the "Assessable Improvements"), pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 429 and 475, as amended (collectively, the "Improvement Act"). (b) The City has also proposed or constructed certain improvements to the City's water, sewer, and storm sewer systems (the "Utility Improvements") that will be financed with utilit)' system revenues pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes,Chapters 444 and 475,as amended (collectively,the"Utilities Act"). (c) The City has also determined to redeem and prepay the outstanding principal amount of its General Obligation Improvement and Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A (the "Refunded Bonds"), dated December 7, 2006, and issued pursuant to the City Charter, the Improvement Act, and the Utilities Act in the original aggregate principal amount of$4,075,000, of which$1,325,000 is currently outstanding and subject to redemption as of February 1, 2013. (d) It is necessary and expedient to the sound financial management of the affairs of the City to issue its General Obligation Improvement and Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2013A (the "Bonds"), in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $3,500,000, pursuant to the City Charter, the Improvement Act, the Utilities Act, and Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.67, subdivision 3, to provide financing for the Assessable Improvements and the Utility Improvements and to redeem and prepay the outstanding Refunded Bonds. Section 2. Ehlers & Associates, Inc. is authorized to negotiate the sale of the Bonds in the approximate aggregate principal amount specified in Section 1(d), in accordance with terms of proposal approved by the Finance Director of the City. The City Council will meet on Monday, October 28, 2013, or such earlier date as is specified by the City Manager, to consider the sale of the Bonds and take any other appropriate action with respect to the Bonds. Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. ORDINANCE NO. 1613 BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Chapter 3, Article III, Section 3.314 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: § 3.314 PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION 21 (A)Establishment (1) A Public Arts Commission is hereby established. (B)Definition For the purposes of this Ordinance, Public Art is hereby defined as: (1) Within Commercial Zoning Districts, physical artwork which is viewable by the general public, whether on public or private land or buildings, whether owned by an individual, legal business entity of the City of Columbia Heights. (2) Physical artwork which is viewable by the general public installed on land owned by the City of Columbia Heights. (C)Statement of Purpose The purpose of this ordinance is to encourage the display of public art in the City of Columbia Heights and to provide a mechanism for the inclusion of public art and memorial structures throughout the city primarily in parks and open spaces. Public art can play a vital role in transforming the community. (1) Generating Economic Impact (a) Attracting new audiences (b) Supporting marketing efforts (c) Attracting media attention (d) Returning dollars to local economy for fabrication and installation (e) Enhancing cultural tourism in our area (2) Establishing Unique Identity (a) Giving character to a setting (b) Representing the history and importance of a place (c) Creating an iconic image for future generations (d) Physically represent our values or aesthetic (3) Building Community, Creating Civic Pride (a) Engaging local stakeholders in planning, design, and execution (b) Encouraging community to participate in creating their own public spaces (c) Demonstrating the strengths of a community (d) Empowering individuals who don't usually have a role in decision-making 66 (4) Supporting Great Art (a) Setting the bar for cultural developments (b) Demonstrating aesthetic sophistication (c) Attracting artists/activity to our neighborhoods (D)Purpose, Values, and Goals The mission of Columbia Height's Public Art Commission (PAC) is to help enrich the lives of the citizens of, and visitors to, Columbia Heights by strategically integrating public art into City planning, services, design and infrastructure. The following values and goals shall guide the City in making decisions regarding public art. City 22 Departments, project committees, panels, the Columbia Heights Public Arts Commission, and other interpreters of these goals and values should apply them as appropriate to each project, artist and affected neighborhoods. Review criteria for all policy areas of public art shall be based on these values and goals. (1) Encourage excellence in the city's visual design and public arts: (a) Enhance the aesthetic environment of public places within the City through engaging, unique, and high quality public artworks (b) Insure consideration of aesthetic issues in local decision making (c) Recruitment of qualified artists (2) Strengthen community identity, place, and assets: (a) Build awareness of community history, cultures, landscape and the "Minnesota Hometown" image (b) Develop artworks that are integrated into City building and streetscape/development projects and are compatible with their settings (c) Encourage building architecture to be consistent with the character of the area and history of the City (d) Build Columbia Heights to be recognized as a regional cultural center (3) Contribute to Columbia Heights's health and vitality: (a) Promote Columbia Heights as a community that provides its citizens with a high quality of life (b) Invite visitors to Columbia Heights as a popular art destination (c) Develop mechanisms for encouraging partnerships with and among the City's neighborhoods, commercial areas, and City's cultural/heritage organizations (d) Provide places , for art (lakes, parks, gardens, architecture, facilities, streetscapes, trails, roadways, and art-related enterprises) (e) Promote working space for artists (0 Develop and maintain safe artworks (4) Involve a broad range of people and communities: (a) Enable opportunities for all citizens, neighborhoods, and organizations to participate in the planning, creation, and equal access to the cultural experiences and artworks (b) Preserve and celebrate the City's diversities of neighborhoods, ethnicity, race, age, religion, and gender 67 (c) Provide pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods (5) Value artists and artistic processes: (a) Provide a range of creative opportunities for artists with var3 ing degrees of experience (b) Ensure the ongoing integrity of artworks and respect the creative rights of artists 23 (c) Involve artists directly in the concept, design, and creation of artworks (6) Use resources wisely: (a) Develop and manage projects in a cost-effective manner (b) Use City funds to leverage private investment in public art and use public art to leverage private investments in other City ventures (c) Secure and utilize the various funding sources available for public art programs (E)Responsibility and Authority (1) The commission serves as an advisory to the City Council. (2) The commission does not require its own By-laws. (3) The Mayor appoints and the Council ratifies. (4) The PAC shall be comprised of 5-7 members serving on terms of 3-6 years with no more than two consecutive. It is recommended to stagger member terms. (5) Commission officers include: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. (6) Residency is not required to serve on commission. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: September 23, 2013 Second Reading: Offered by: Diehm Seconded by: Williams Roll Call: Schmitt;aye, Williams;aye Diehm;aye, Nawrocki;nay Peterson;aye Mayor Gary L. Peterson Tori Leonhardt City Clerk/Council Secretary 24 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember ,and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in favor of the motion: and the following voted against: whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF ANOKA ) CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ) 1, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City"), hereby certify that I have carefully compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City held on Monday, September 23, 2013, with the original minutes on file in my office and the extract is a full, true and correct copy of the minutes, insofar as they relate to the issuance and sale of the City's General Obligation Improvement and Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2013A, in the approximate aggregate principal amount of$3,500,000. WITNESS My hand as City Clerk and the corporate seal of the City this 23`d day of September,2013. City Clerk City of Columbia Heights,Minnesota (SEAL) ------- 25