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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY,JANUARY 13,2014
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD
AT 7:00 PM ON MONDAY,JANUARY 13,2014 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 7:00 PM.
Members Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Diehm,
Councilmember Schmitt, and Councilmember Nawrocki.
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Walt Fehst, Public Works Director Kevin Hansen,Finance
Director Joe Kloiber, Community Development Director Scott Clark, Assistant
Community Development Director Joe Hogeboom, City Attorney Jim Hoeft, 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
Mayor Peterson removed item(B)under Public Hearings, Authorization to Seek Bids for
the 2014 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and Installation Project and added as item
(P)under the Consent Agenda.
4. PROCLAMATIONS,PRESENTATIONS,RECOGNITION,ANNOUNCEMENTS,
GUESTS
A. 2014 Library Winter Reading Programs -Barb Kondrick and Bethany Grabow
Children's Librarian Grabow called attention to the Winter Reading program for
children called BookWarms,which started December 21"and goes through February
28th. All participants receive a book bag,book mark, and a reading log where they
record how many hours they have read. After children have read for five hours they
will get a prize and after ten hours they get a free book. Grabow report after just
three weeks, they have had eighty people sign up for the program with the youngest
being one and half years old and the oldest being fifteen years old. They have had
kids from twenty-four different schools sign up including public,private, and charter
schools.
Adult Services Librarian Kondrick reported the library is offering an adult program
called Winter Jackets to people ages seventeen and older from now until the end of
February. Readers are able to read or download any fiction or non-fiction books and
then fill out a brief review. If anyone needs help downloading onto any type of
devise,just come into the library and someone there can help you. Kondrick went on
to explain that there are weekly prizes consisting of a coffee mug, a book lover's
calendar, a handy notebook, and a canvass book bag. The reader reviews will be
posted in the library and on the website.
Nawrocki pointed out at the Chamber meeting last Friday the Police Chief brought
two good reports on what happened last year with the department and what is
proposed to happen in the upcoming year. He went on to say at the last Council
meeting, the Mayor took him to task a couple of times and the Mayor always closes
the meetings with asking people to be kind to veterans and he asked the Mayor to
show him some kindness. Fehst mentioned that he and Nawrocki had something in
common. Nawrocki was a Sky Sweeper in Korea and Fehst was the equivalent in
Germany. Peterson thanked both Fehst and Nawrocki for their service.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Nawrocki asked that items C, D, H, I, J, K, and L be removed from the
consent agenda for further discussion.
Fehst took the Council through the remaining items on the consent agenda.
A. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2013
MOTION: Move to Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2013.
B. Accept Boards and Commission Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Move to accept the Library Board Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2013.
MOTION: Move to accept the Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes of January 7,
2014.
C. Appoint 2014 Council Liaisons and Staff Assignments to City Boards and
Commissions and External Boards REMOVED
D. Designate Columbia Heights/Fridley Sun-Focus as the legal newspaper for 2014 for
the City of Columbia Heights- REMOVED
E. Appoint the Mayor and City Manager to the Columbia Heights Volunteer Firefighters
Relief Association board of trustees for 2014
MOTION: Move to appoint the Mayor and City Manager to the Columbia Heights
Volunteer Firefighters Relief Association Board of Trustees for 2014.
F. Adopt Resolution 2014-01,being a Resolution Designating Official Depositories for
the City of Columbia Heights
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2014-01,there being ample
copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2014-01, being a Resolution Designating
Official Depositories for the City of Columbia Heights.
G. Adopt Resolution 2014-02 being a Resolution to Accept Certain Donations received
by the City of Columbia Heights
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2014-02, there being ample
copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2014-02,being a Resolution to Accept Certain
Donations Received by the City of Columbia Heights.
H. Approve purchase of additional network storage in the amount of$29,702.00-
REMOVED
I. Public Works Blanket Orders for 2014 Purchases-RE►48NIE3
MOTION: Move for approval to authorize staff to process blanket purchase orders in
an amount not to exceed the 2014 budget amounts for:
• De-icing salt for salt/sanding operations purchased off the State of Minnesota
Purchasing Contract.
• Fuel (unleaded and diesel) for City vehicles from the State of Minnesota
Purchasing Contract and the Anoka County Cooperative Agreement.
• Bituminous asphalt for patching/paving City streets and alleys from Commercial
Asphalt, or City of St. Paul, or T.A. Schifsky& Son's.
• Curb stop and service repairs, for delinquent accounts and foreclosed properties.
Nawrocki indicated he made a mistake and this item should not be removed.
J. Authorization to Seek Engineering Proposals for the Update to the City's Water
Resource Management Plan-REMOVED
K. Approval of Resolution#2014-03 for retail sales at Dulceria La Central, LLC - 4220
Central Avenue- REMOVED
L. Adopt Resolution 2014-05, Authorizing Application for 2014 Community
Development Block Grant Funding_REMOVED
M. Approve Gambling Permit, Immaculate Conception Church,Bingo and Raffle Event
on March 16, 2014
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 and a raffle at their event being held March 16, 2014 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.
N. Approve Business License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for
January 13, 2014 as presented.
O. 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 150500 through
150925 in the amount of$1,997,738.25.
P. Authorization to Seek Bids for the 2014 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and
Installation Project
MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek bids for the 2014 Miscellaneous Concrete
Replacement and Installation project.
Motion by Diehm, seconded by Williams,to approve the Consent Agenda items with
the exception of items C, D, H, J, K, and L that were removed for further discussion
and the addition of item P. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
Items removed for discussion:
Item C. Appoint 2014 Council Liaisons and Staff Assignments to City Boards and
Commissions and External Boards
Councilmember Nawrocki indicated that even though the telecommunications
commission is inactive he is still listed as the council liaison and that was left off of
this list and should be included in case it is resurrected. Fehst agreed he is the
representative for the Council but the board has been suspended. Peterson indicated
to add Nawrocki as the Council liaison.
Motion by Nawrocki, seconded by Williams, move to Approve the Mayor's
appointments to City Boards and Commissions: Councilmember Diehm to the
Library Board, Mayor Peterson to the Park and Recreation Commission,
Councilmember Williams as an alternate to the Park and Recreation Commission,
Mayor Peterson to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Councilmember Williams
as an alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Councilmember Schmitt to
the Traffic Commission, Councilmember Diehm to the Charter Commission and
Mayor Peterson as an alternate, and Nawrocki to the Telecommunications
Commission. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
Schmitt asked if Peterson was going to appoint someone to the Arts Commission.
Peterson indicated not at this time as the commission has not been formed yet and it is
not clear if we will have a Council liaison or a staff representative. Peterson would
like to ask that we have Liz Bray as a consultant on the Arts Commission.
Motion by Nawrocki, seconded by Williams, move to Approve the Mayor's
appointments to External Boards: Councilmember Nawrocki to the League of MN
Cities, City Manager Walt Fehst as an alternate to the League of MN Cities,
Councilmember Schmitt to the Mississippi Water Management Organization,
Councilmember Williams to the Rice Creek Watershed Advisory Board, Public
Works Director/City Engineer Kevin Hansen as an alternate to the Rice Creek
Watershed Advisory Board, Councilmember Nawrocki to the North Star Corridor,
Mayor Peterson to the Joint Law Enforcement Council and Chief Scott Nadeau as the
alternate to the Joint Law Enforcement Council. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion
Carried.
Items D. Designate Columbia Heights/Fridley Sun-Focus as the legal newspaper for
2014 for the City of Columbia Heights
Nawrocki stated there have been concerns in the past with the delivery of this paper.
Fehst replied we have met with the new general manager and another representative
from the paper and he was very responsive to our concerns. Fehst did not feel that the
City has had as many complaints since they had that meeting. Williams stated he did
see on his water bill who to contact if there were problems. Diehm stated she had
problems a year ago, but now it has been great. Fehst stated he was very impressed
with the gentlemen that he met with.
Motion by Williams, seconded by Schmitt, to designate Columbia Heights/Fridley
Sun-Focus as our legal newspaper for 2014. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
H. Approve purchase of additional network storage in the amount of$29,702.
Nawrocki asked for an explanation on this. Kloiber explained that at the last Council
meeting they adopted the 2014 budget and within the IS section of the budget this
was the largest single item. This is the primary central storage for all the City's
computer files. The way we do business has changed over the last several years and
the required amount of storage needed has gone up considerably. We store video
files of meetings,police use video it in their cars, and we use video in Public Works
for viewing our sewers. The new system will double the storage capacity that we
have now. Nawrocki asked how we have been storing it in the past. Kloiber replied
we have been storing it on a smaller, older model that is not going to be supported by
the vendor any longer.
Motion by Diehm, seconded by Williams, to approve the purchase of additional
network storage from Hewlett-Packard,through Works Computing Inc., in the
amount of$29,702. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
I. Authorization to Seek Engineering Proposals for the Update to the City's Water
Resource Management Plan
Nawrocki asked for this to be discussed so the people in the community that are going
to be paying for it can understand what it is all about. Hansen explained the City has
a water management plan or a storm water management plan. The first plan was
created in 1992. It is legislatively mandated that we have a water resource
management plan, which is in response to statutory requirements and also local
jurisdictional requirements through the watershed district and the WMO. Columbia
Heights is both in the Rice Creek Watershed and the Mississippi Watershed
Management Organization. The plan itself really describes and sets forth the
requirements for us on how we manage our water resources. In our case, that would
be through lakes, wetlands,ponds, and on how we are going to provide water quality
and water quality improvements to manage those resources along with what leaves
our city and heads towards the Mississippi River. We have to have our plan updated
every two years per statutory requirements.
Motion by Diehm, seconded by Williams,move to authorize staff to obtain
engineering proposals from consultants for the update to the City of Columbia
Heights Water Resource Management Plan. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
J.Approval of Resolution#2014-03 for retail sales at Dulceria La Central. LLC—
4220 Central Avenue-
Nawrocki wanted to know why there would not be extra parking requirements for this
as this property, especially in the summer time when the taco wagon is there, since it
takes up at least 2-3 parking stalls.
Hogeboom replied this particular property is zoned for business and retail use is a
conditional use in business and parking is calculated the same way at 30% of the
buildings capacity and this mall does meet these particular parking requirements.
However, we did put a condition on the conditional use permit that if parking
becomes an issue,that the applicant shall submit a transportation plan to staff to
address parking alternatives. Staff has met with the applicant and he does not feel
that this will generate a lot of traffic, maybe only one or two customers at a time.
Hogeboom also stated the applicant is the same person who owns the taco cart.
Nawrocki asked if the taco cart will continue. Hogeboom replied that yes it would.
Nawrocki then asked where the candy part would be. Hogeboom indicated it would
be inside the building in a vacant space. Nawrocki expressed his concern with the
taco cart taking up two additional parking spaces. Peterson indicated that part of the
conditional use permit states that if parking becomes a problem it will be addressed.
Schmitt wanted to know since it is going to be prepackaged candy will there be
kitchen facilities. Hogeboom stated that there are not kitchen facilities adequate for
food preparation,but the license is only for pre-packaged foods.
Diehm would like to hear from applicant. Peterson asked if someone from the candy
store could come forward and explain their operation. Hogeboom stated
unfortunately the applicant was not present,but he did make a presentation to the
Planning and Zoning Commission last week and they voted unanimously to approve
his request.
Motion by Williams, second by Diehm, move to waive the reading of Resolution
2014-03, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon Vote: All ayes.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Williams, second by Diehm,move to adopt Resolution 2014-03,
approving a Conditional Use Permit for Dulceria La Central,LLC to allow a candy
store at 4220 Central Ave.NE, subject to two conditions listed. Upon Vote: Motion
Carried.
K.Adopt Resolution 2014-05,Authorizing.Application for 2014 Community
Development Block Grant Funding
Nawrocki wanted to know where this money was coming from. Hogeboom indicated
the money was coming from Anoka County and the application is due to the County
by January 18th. Nawrocki questioned the amount of the grant indicating we used to
get$500,000 - $600,000 in the past. Hogeboom replied that this is all we are
requesting. The City did apply for a larger amount a couple months back and was not
awarded the money, so the County counseled us on what they felt would make a
successful application and that is what this is based on. Nawrocki wanted to know
how we expect to use it. Hogeboom conveyed that it is meant for small businesses in
the community that may not have all the pieces put together that is needed to be
successful when starting their business. Our hope would be to establish a program in
which a business owner could apply for a small loan through the City to help with
costs they may not have thought of. Clark pointed out a good example of this would
be Jimmy's Pool Hall. They went through and did a lot of upgrades and then they
realized they had a $23,000 SAC bill to pay. The City did a loan for them in order for
them to pay this SAC charge. This would be one example of how we could help
someone by extending out payments for a business and help them be successful.
Motion by Williams, seconded by Schmitt Move to waive the reading of Resolution
2014-05, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon Vote: All ayes.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Williams, seconded by Schmitt, to adopt resolution 2014-05, a resolution
authorizing application for the 2014 CDBG funding for the purpose of providing
commercial revolving loan funds in the amount of$100,000; and furthermore, to
submit said application to Anoka County. Upon Vote: All ayes. Motion Carried.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Approval of Resolution 2014-04, Purchase of 1301 - 1303 Circle Terrace Blvd.NE
Clark started out by thanking Hogeboom for getting all the information together. He
went on to say in the last four years we have approached the purchase of properties in
two different areas of the city. First of all, we have done the scattered site program
and then purchased properties in the Heritage Heights area.
Another area we wanted to start that same program, if possible,was in the Circle
Terrace Blvd area. In August of 2010, the City bought the first house at 1309 Circle
Terrace and in the last year and a half the property at 1303 Circle Terrace went into
foreclosure and was taken back by Fanny Mae. Our police department notified us
when it went back onto the market four or five weeks ago. We could go in and use
both of these parcels for single family development or possibly expand the park. We
have a couple of options, but we don't have a lot of time to decide. It came on line
for$178,000. We started our negotiations at$155,000 and went to $160,000. The
negotiations broke off and they came back last Thursday and accepted our offer at
$160,000. We have about$300,000 left in our scattered site fund balance.
Nawrocki questioned whether or not we should be buying this property and feels the
price is out of line. The information he asked for and what he received is different.
He found a duplex that looked better from the outside than this one and it went for
$125,000 in 2012 and wondered if we paid too much. Fehst stated that he wanted to
make one correction to what Clark stated earlier,that we started negotiations at
$150,000 not$155,000. Fehst also indicated that a market study was done for all the
duplexes that were sold in the city in the last year or two, including this specific area
were the property was purchased. Clark showed a chart of parcels on Circle Terrace
and what they sold for. The property on 1301-1303 is within the price range that
these properties sold for. Fehst indicated that unfortunately when these were built the
intension was for two families to live in them and now they have an overabundance
of people in the area and nowhere for the kids to play. Fehst stated he feels we could
make good use of the property. Peterson added we have three areas that are
concentrated with these types of duplexes and all three have turned into problem
areas. If we are going to try and improve the areas,this is what we need to do.
Schmitt asked Clark for an update on the other properties that the City has purchased.
Clark replied we have two homes that are currently being constructed and we are
reviewing plans for construction of a house on the Reservoir lot. Diehm thanked
staff, the police department, and the community development department for keeping
an eye on these types of properties and putting the City in a position where they are
able to acquire such properties.
Motion by Diehm, seconded by Williams, move to waive the reading of Resolution
2014-04,there being ample amount of copies available to the public. Upon Vote: All
ayes. Motion Carried.
Motion by Diehm, seconded by Williams, move to adopt Resolution 2014-04,
approving the acquisition of property located at 1301-1303 Circle Terrace Blvd NE;
furthermore to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for
the same.
Nawrocki felt that it is a mistake to take this property off the tax roll and if there is a
concern of the property not being maintained,then we need to look at our ordinances
and do a better job of making sure our ordinances are being followed. Fehst
responded by saying he does not disagree with anything that Mr. Nawrocki is saying
however, we do attempt to do the best job we can with the resources we have. We
attempt to buy properties in areas that are too densely populated to help clean those
areas up and we know that residents have been very appreciative of that.
Roll Call Vote: Schmitt; aye, Williams; aye, Diehm; aye,Nawrocki; nay, Peterson;
aye. 4 ayes; lnay. Motion Carried.
7.ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions-none
B. Bid Considerations -none
C. New Business and Reports
Nawrocki reported at the last meeting we had some concerns about property
valuations going down and he received some reports from the County going back
from 2008 to 2013 that shows Columbia Heights and the county as a whole that our
home values are decreasing. He feels that now values maybe starting to go back up.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
Fehst mentioned tomorrow there is a goals and objectives session tomorrow at the
Public Safety building with the EDA and at that meeting there will be some statistics
that have been put together both from the recent census, some demographic
information, and some information from Anoka County. While Anoka County's
assessed market value has dropped by 19%, our market value has dropped by 42%
overall. That is more than doubled. The reality is that we have to get real with some
of these assumptions and set up some goals.
There is a citizen's advisory committee volunteer position that is open on the
MWMO for a citizen advisor that wants to spend one year in a position, that is
renewed annually, in which they would serve up to 10 hours a year on the clean water
act items. Schmitt added this position is strictly for citizens that live in Columbia
Heights but there are a couple of at large positions also open. These are not paid
positions. They meet at the Mississippi Watershed Organization building located at
2225 Marshall Street NE, which is on the corner of Marshall and Lowery at the foot
of the Lowery Bridge. If you are interested you can talk to Councilmember Schmitt,
check out their website at www.mwmo.or , or you can also come to the MWMO
board meeting being held tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 PM.
Fehst mentioned that they will meet with Congressman Ellison in Washington at the
same time that the LMC Annual Meeting is in there. The meeting will be on March
116h or 12th. There will bean HRA meeting tonight right after this meeting and we
will review this in more detail.
Nawrocki asked if there has been any more follow up on cut copper lines. Fehst
stated not anymore that we are aware of. Nawrocki asked what was going on at the
Mady's site. Hansen stated that the tear down is complete and they are looking at
crushing the material,but their stock pile is frozen. Once it is unfrozen, they will
crush it into gravel and leave it on site. Nawrocki asked on the 40th and University
site what the original requirements were. Hogeboom indicated he would get him that
information. Nawrocki wanted to know if the renovation of the Community
Development department was in the budget and how much it was costing. Fehst
stated our own personnel is doing the work and the carpeting was in the budget. The
only thing we did not expect was the asepsis removal which is costing about$4,000.
Nawrocki would like to know what the overall costs are. Fehst stated he did not have
those at this time,but he could get them to him.
Report of the City Attorney—nothing to report at this time.
9. CITIZENS FORUM
Harold Hoium, 4200 3rd Street, stated we have two problems in the city. The bus
stops are full of snow and the streets are full of ice. Fehst stated the CTA is supposed
to remove the snow from the bus shelters and our Public Works department have been
going and doing some of them at the request of our Police department even though it
is not their job. Hansen responded by saying that his crew has been out to most of the
bus shelters especially along Central and University.
Nawrocki added that the streets in Columbia Heights are plowed right away
compared to Minneapolis. When it is really cold, there is nothing that can be put on
the streets to melt the ice.
Malcolm Watson, 1717 49th Avenue, announced that he is sad to see the closing of
Rainbow Foods and was wondering if we have heard of any potential occupants in
that building. Fehst stated we have tried to find out and they have been pretty tight
lipped. Watson stated what we need is industry and commercial properties to come
into the city.
Mayor Peterson asked that we keep our service men and women in our thoughts and
prayer and do a random act of kindness.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:26PM
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Tori MeardCity Council Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-01
DESIGNATE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that Northeast Bank, Wells Fargo Bank of Minnesota,
N.A., and U.S. Bank are hereby designated as depositories of the funds of this
corporation.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED,that checks, drafts, or other withdrawal orders issued
against the funds of this corporation on deposit with said banks shall be signed by the
following:
Mayor
City Manager
Treasurer-Finance Director
and that said banks are hereby fully authorized to pay and charge to the account of this
corporation any checks, drafts, or other withdrawal orders.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Northeast Bank, Wells Fargo Bank of Minnesota,
N.A., and U.S. Bank are hereby requested, authorized and directed to honor checks,
drafts or other orders for the payment of money drawn in this corporation's name,
including those drawn to the individual order of any person or persons whose name or
names appear thereon as signer or signers thereof,when bearing or purporting to bear the
facsimile signatures of the following:
Mayor
City Manager
Treasurer-Finance Director
and that Northeast Bank, Wells Fargo Bank of Minnesota,N.A., and U.S. Bank shall be
entitled to honor and to charge this corporation for all such checks, drafts or other orders,
regardless of by whom or by what means the facsimile signature or signatures thereon
may have been affixed thereto, if such facsimile signature or signatures resemble the
facsimile specimens duly certified to or filed with the Banks by the Treasurer or other
officer of his corporation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,with respect to limited-purpose imprest bank accounts at
Northeast Bank, the applicable signatories in the foregoing part of this resolution, for
both original and facsimile signatures, shall be any two of the three persons listed above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any and all resolutions heretofore adopted by the
City Council of the corporation and certified to as governing the operation of this
corporation's account(s)with it,be and are hereby continued in full force and effect,
except as the same may be supplemented or modified by the foregoing part of this
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that all transactions, if any,relating to deposits,
withdrawals,re-discounts and borrowings by or on behalf of this corporation with said
banks prior to the adoption of this resolution be, and the same hereby are, in all things
ratified, approved and confirmed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any bank designated above as a depository, may be
used as a depository for investment purposes, so long as the investments comply with
authorized investments as set forth in Minnesota Statutes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any brokerage firm with offices in the State of
Minnesota may be used as a depository for investment purposes so long as the
investments comply with the authorized investments as set forth in Minnesota Statutes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-02
ACCEPT CERTAIN DONATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS
WHEREAS, the City Of Columbia Heights has received the following donations;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City Of Columbia Heights, that the
City of Columbia Heights accepts these donations, subject to the donor-prescribed terms listed:
Date Donor Doc Ref Amount Purpose
3/18/2013 Anonymous 146007 100.00 Fl RE
5/10/2013 Alerus Financial 146495 100.00 POLICE
5/13/2013 Friends of Columbia Heights 146514 958.00 LIBRARY
5/16/2013 Diehm,Tammera 146552 100.00 COUNCIL
7/8/2013 Anonymous 147093 20.00 LIBRARY
8/1/2013 Anonymous 147404 50.00 FIRE
11/18/2013 Anonymous 148761 55.00 LI BRARY
12/23/2013 Stahlmann,Michael 149080 40.00 LIBRARY
12/31/2013 Columbia Heights Activity Fund 149144 29,153.34 Round about&Hentges Garden
12/31/2013 Columbia Heights Activity Fund non-cash 12,849.50 Round about& Hentges Garden
43,425.84
6/18/2013 PALS 146905 100.00 FIREWORKS
7/10/2013 KORDIAK,JIM 147148 25.00 FIREWORKS
7/10/2013 BAKER DRYWALL, LLC 147149 100.00 FIREWORKS
7/10/2013 NORTHEAST BANK 147150 100.00 FIREWORKS
8/2/2013 CRESTVIEW MGMTSERVICES 147428 50.00 FIREWORKS
8/14/2013 CH LIONS CLUB 147566 750.00 FIREWORKS
6/14/2013 VFW LADIESAUX.230 146860 100.00 HEIGHT IDOL
6/14/2013 CH SISTER CITIES 146862 100.00 HEIGHT IDOL
6/14/2013 CH LIONS CLUB 146863 100.00 HEIGHT IDOL
6/14/2013 FINANCIALONE CREDIT UNI 146864 50.00 HEIGHT IDOL
2/5/2013 2013 CALENDAR SALES 145704 200.00 RECREATION
2/28/2013 CH ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLU 145865 2,800.00 RECREATION
5/2/2013 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ATHLETI 146396 10,000.00 RECREATION
6/14/2013 TWINS COMMUNITY FUND 146861 1,000.00 RECREATION
7/18/2013 CH ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUB 147249 4,500.00 RECREATION
10/3/2013 TWINS COMMUNITY FUND 148155 1,000.00 RECREATION
2/11/2013 SHAMROCK CASINO TOURS 145737 20.00 SENIOR PROGRAM
5/10/2013 SHAMROCK CASINO TOURS 146506 20.00 SENIOR PROGRAM
7/10/2013 BETTY DAVIS ESTATE 147152 150.00 SENIOR PROGRAM
21,165.00
64,590.84
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-03
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
A RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT AT 4220 CENTRAL AVENUE NE
WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2014-0102) has been submitted by City Staff to the City Council
requesting a conditional use permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 4220 Central Avenue NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
7. THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional Use Permit per
Code Section 9.110 (D), to allow a retail sales operation in the Limited Business (LB)
Zoning District
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning
Code on January 7, 2014;
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning
Commission regarding the effect of the proposed conditional use permit upon the health,
safety, and welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns
related to compatibility of uses, traffic, property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to
public safety in the surrounding areas; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights after
reviewing the proposal, that the City Council accepts and adopts the following findings of the
Planning Commission:
1. The use is one of the conditional uses listed for the zoning district in which the property
is located, or is a substantially similar use as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The use will not impose hazards or distributing influences on neighboring properties.
4. The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity.
5. The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that is compatible
with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding area.
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6. The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by essential public
facilities and services.
8. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the public streets
and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic.
9. The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the
cumulative effect of other uses in the immediate vicinity.
10. The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is located.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall become part
of this permit and approval; and in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree that this permit
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:
11.
1. The nature of sales associated with this business shall be limited to prepackaged candy and
complimentary items.
2. If parking becomes an issue the applicant shall submit a transportation plan to staff to address
parking alternatives.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-04
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT
FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1301-1303 CIRCLE TERRACE
BLVD IN THE CITY AND ASSIGNMENT THEREOF TO THE COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota(the "City") as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the "Authority") administers the
Downtown CBD Redevelopment Project (the "Project") within the City, which was established under
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act").
1.02. The Authority has undertaken a program to acquire homes in the Project in order to address
foreclosure problems and remediate and prevent the emergence of blight.
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1.03. The City, as a state public body under Section 469.041 of the HRA Act, is authorized to
make contributions to the Project.
1.04. In order to acquire certain properties in a timely fashion, the City has determined to assist
with such acquisitions by negotiating with sellers and entering into purchase agreements on behalf of the
Authority.
1.05. City staff have negotiated a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Fannie Mae (the "Seller")
dated as of January 9, 2014, including all related addenda and disclosures thereto (collectively, the
"Purchase Agreement"), for real property located at 1301-1303 Circle Terrace Boulevard Northeast and
legally described as follows: Lot 10, Block 1, Circle Terrace Second Addition (the "Property"), which
Purchase Agreement is contingent upon approval by the City Council.
1.06. The City intends to assign its interests in the Purchase Agreement to the Authority,
contingent only upon acceptance by the Authority of such assignment.
1.07. The Purchase Agreement has been prepared and submitted and is on file with the City
Manager.
Section 2. Approval and Assignment.
2.01. The Purchase Agreement for the Property is hereby approved, and the execution of the
Purchase Agreement by the City is hereby ratified. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the City will
purchase the Property for $160,000. City staff and officials are authorized and directed to take all such
other actions to complete the purchase of the Property, including without limitation execution of all
documents and agreements related to such transaction.
2.02. Contingent upon approval of the Authority, the City hereby assigns its interests in the
Purchase Agreement to the Authority. City staff and officials are authorized and directed to take all such
other actions to complete the assignment of the City's interests in the Purchase Agreement to the Authority,
including without limitation execution of any documents and agreements necessary to effectuate such
assignment.
RESOLUTION 2014-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR 2014 ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING COMMERCIAL REVOLVING LOAN
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000; AND FURTHERMORE, TO SUBMIT SAID APPLICATION TO
ANOKA COUNTY
WHEREAS,the City has a significant number of small vacant commercial buildings,and
WHEREAS,The City has identified a need to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners in the
community, and
WHERAS,the City has identified goals and objectives through the EDA to continue efforts to improve the
Central Avenue and other business corridors,and
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WHEREAS,the City is seeking Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) funds in an amount up to
$100,000 for a commercial revolving loan fund,and
WHEREAS,the direct financial assistance to for-profit business is listed as a high priority in the County's
five year plan,and
WHEREAS,the use of CDBG grants are consistent with the program's national objective of benefiting low
and moderate income people, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights acts as the legal sponsor for the
2014 Community Development Block Grant Program to be submitted by January 16,2014;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has the legal authority to apply for
financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project
administration;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights has not violated any federal, state, or local
laws pertaining to fraud,bribery, graft,kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or unlawful or corrupt practice;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or as required, and the Mayor, is hereby authorized to
execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project(s)on behalf of the applicant;and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota
has authorized staff to submit an application for$100,000 for a commercial revolving loan fund
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the City Council.