HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-14-2015CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER
The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 PM on MONDAY
December 14, 2015 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmembers Nawrocki, Schmitt, Williams and Murzyn, Jr.
Also Present: Walt Fehst; City Manager, Jim Hoeft; City Attorney, Gary Gorman; Fire Chief, Scott Nadeau;
Police Chief, Kevin Hansen; Public Works Director, Joseph Kloiber; Finance Director, Kelli Bourgeois; HR
Director /Assistant to the City Manager; Katie Bruno; City Clerk /Council Secretary
3. INVOCATION
Invocation provided by An Kim, Church of All Nations
Pastor Kim thanked the Police Department for their proactive measures in developing a strategic plan for
policing efforts in the city. Mayor Peterson expressed gratitude to the Ministerial Association.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
(The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These
may be items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the
agenda preparation deadline.)
6. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent
Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of
business.)
A. Approve Minutes of the City Council
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of November 23, 2015
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the City Council Work Session of December 7, 2015
C. Consideration of canceling the City Council meeting scheduled for December 28, 2015.
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2015 -96, there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2015 -96, being a Resolution canceling the City Council meeting
scheduled for December 28, 2015.
D. Approve Volunteer Firefighter Relief Association Bylaw Change *Removed for discussion
E. Approve Transfer of Funds from General Fund to Fire Department Budget
MOTION: Move to approve the transfer of $24,981.75 from the General Fund to the Fire Department
budget.
F. Authorize Mayor and City Manager to Enter into Contract for Police Service with the City of Hilltop
*Removed for discussion.
G. Authorize School Liaison Officer Contract with Columbia Heights School District
*Removed for discussion
H. Approve Transfer of Funds
MOTION: The $8,330 received from the Columbia Heights School District for various traffic direction
and security details, and the $4,000 received from Anoka County as partial reimbursement for
overtime for our officer assigned to the Anoka Hennepin Drug Task Force, and the $720 received from
Anoka County as reimbursement for detox transports, and the $492.34 received from Coon Rapids for
our participation in the Toward Zero Death traffic enforcement be transferred to line 1020, Overtime.
The total is $13,542.34.
I. Approve the extension of the fire service contract with the City of Hilltop.
*Removed for discussion
J. Adopt Resolution 2015 -99 accepting the Feasibility Report for Street Rehab Program Zones 2 and
3 and ordering the Public Improvement Hearing, City Project No. 1602. *Removed for discussion
K. Adopt Resolution 2015 -100 accepting the Feasibility Report for 2016 MSA Rehab and ordering the
Public Improvement Hearing, City Project No. 1605. *Removed for discussion
L. Adopt Resolution 2015 -101 approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for
bids for Stinson Boulevard Improvements. *Removed for discussion
M. Resolution 2015 -102 designating "No Parking" on the west side of Stinson Boulevard from 37th
Avenue NE to Silver Lane NE for the 2016 Street and Utility Improvement Project
*Removed for discussion
N. Adopt Resolution 2015 -103 being a Resolution to use an alternative method to disseminate Bids
and Requests. *Removed for discussion
O. Approve final compensating change order and final payment for miscellaneous concrete,
Project 1400
MOTION: Move to approve the final compensating change order and accept the work for
Miscellaneous Concrete, City Project No. 1400; and to authorize final payment of $15,918.75 to
SpeckTacular Companies, Inc. of Elko, MN.
P. Consideration to Re -Issue Rental License
MOTION: Move to issue a rental- housing license to Jordan Gall to operate the rental property located
at 3906 Tyler Street N.E. in that the provisions of the Property Maintenance Code have been complied
with
Q. Approve Business License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for December 14, 2015
R. Payment of Bills
MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8, the City Council has
received the list of claims paid covering check number 159178 through 159436 in the
amount of $ 1,878,324.24.
Councilmember Nawrocki requested that items D, F, G, I, J, K, L, M and N be removed from the Consent Agenda
for discussion.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Nawrocki to approve Consent Agenda items
A, B, C, E, H, O, P, Q, and R. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Councilmember Nawrocki requested that the following items be removed from the Consent Agenda for
discussion:
D. Approve Volunteer Firefighter Relief Association Bylaw Change
Fire Chief Gary Gorman explained Paid -on -Call Firefighters accrue an annual pension based on service months
in a calendar year. If a firefighter leaves the Fire Department prior to accruing 60 months, their account is held
for five years and then redistributed. We have had firefighters leave the Fire Department after only a few
months of service. Their accounts, based on a few service months, will continue to earn minimal interest but is
also charged fund maintenance fees that are distributed equally across all accounts.
The State Auditor's Office has advised the Relief Association to add language to the bylaws that addresses this
situation. The Relief Association Board of Trustees met and approved the proposed new language of Article IV,
Section 4.6 of Appendix D. First Reading of the proposed language to the full membership was held on
November 16, 2015. Second Reading and approval of the full membership was held November 23, 2015.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to approve the addition of Article
IV, Section 4.6 to Appendix D of the Columbia Heights Volunteer Firefighters Relief Association Bylaws. All Ayes,
Motion Carried.
F. Authorize Mayor and City Manager to Enter into Contract for Police Service with the City of Hilltop
Councilmember Nawrocki questioned if fringe benefits are included in the contract. Police Chief Scott Nadeau
explained he uses a formula to address service needs of the City of Hilltop, this formula allows us to be closer to
adequately funded then we were in the past. Nadeau reported he anticipates additional expenses in 2018
because of the scheduled implementation of the encrypted radio system throughput Anoka County .
City Manager Fehst reported he received compliments form the City Attorney for Hilltop for both the Police
Chief and Fire Chief.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Nawrocki to authorize the Mayor and the City
Manager to enter into a Police Service Contract with the City of Hilltop starting January 1, 2016 and extending
through December 31, 2018 at the rates specified in the contract. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
G. Authorize School Liaison Officer Contract with Columbia Heights School District
Police Chief Scott Nadeau reported we have had a liaison officer in the High School for a long time, and since
about 2007 we have had one in the Middle School. The School liaisons serve an essential role for the Police
Department. The officers are compensated by the school district, based on an agreed upon formula.
Motion by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. seconded by Councilmember Williams to authorize the Mayor and
Police Chief to enter into a Joint Powers agreement with Columbia Heights Public Schools for the provision of a
Police School Liaison Officer program as stipulated in the Joint Powers Agreement for the period of January 1
through December 31, 2016. All Ayes, Motion Carried
I. Approve the extension of the fire service contract with the City of Hilltop
Fire Chief Gary Gorman explained the City has been using the current formula with the Hilltop contract since
2004. The contract for consideration is a three year contract; 2016 -2018. The City of Hilltop approved the
contract at their December 7, 2015 meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. seconded by Councilmember Williams to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into a three -year Fire and EMS service contract with the City of Hilltop starting January 1,
2016 and extending through December 31, 2018. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
J. Adopt Resolution 2015 -99 accepting the Feasibility Report for Street Rehab Program Zones 2 and 3 and
ordering the Public Improvement Hearing, City Project No. 1602
Public Works Director Kevin Hansen gave an overview of the proposed projects. In 2016 Zones 2 and 3 will be
combined. The City uses three tools to evaluate roads; Structure testing, nondestructive testing, and an overall
Condition Index. Two streets are proposed in the project; 41St Ave (Reservoir to Stinson; mill and overlay) and
43rd Ave. (Reservoir to Arthur; partial reconstruction.) Additionally as part of a Fridley program; a portion of
45th Ave between Main St and University Ave., this project has been delayed since 2012.
Councilmember Nawrocki questioned if both the Fridley and Columbia Heights portions will be done in the
same manner. Director Hansen stated they would be the same.
Councilmember Williams commented that the recently constructed 44th Ave turned out well, and questioned
how long the surface would have lasted without the mill and overlay. Hansen explained if roads are maintained
in time, you can possibly get 25 -30 years of use. Councilmember Nawrocki commented that many of the roads
proposed for construction are in good condition. Hansen noted that is why various analyses are completed.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to waive the reading of Resolution
2015 -99, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to adopt Resolution 2015 -99, being a
resolution accepting the Feasibility Report for the Street Rehab Program Zones 2 and 3, City Project No. 1602,
and ordering the Public Improvement Hearing beginning at6:45 PM on February 1, 2016. All Ayes, Motion
Carried.
K. Adopt Resolution 2015 -100 accepting the Feasibility Report for 2016 MSA Rehab and ordering the Public
Improvement Hearing, City Project No. 1605.
Public Works Director Kevin Hansen reported substantial work on state aid streets has not been done for about
25 years. For 2016 Jefferson Ave (from 40th to 44th ) is being recommended for improvements.
Councilmember Nawrocki stated he thinks residents rates on state aid streets should be discounted due to
increased traffic volume, as well as restricted parking. Hansen reported the council does take traffic counts into
consideration, and in this instance, a 15% subsidy is given.
Councilmember Nawrocki stated he would like to see the money received from the state be used towards
improvements on those specific streets.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to waive the reading of Resolution
2015 -100, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to adopt Resolution 2015 -100, being a
resolution accepting the Feasibility Report for 2016 MSA Rehab, City Project No. 1605, and ordering the Public
Improvement Hearing beginning at 7:00 PM on March 7, 2016. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
L. Adopt Resolution 2015 -101 approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for
Stinson Boulevard Improvements.
Public Works Director Kevin Hansen reported this is a joint project with the City of St. Anthony; with a
cooperative agreement approved in June 2015.
Councilmember Nawrocki expressed concern with accessibility for the residents of the senior facility on Stinson
Blvd. Director Hansen stated they maybe able to grant temporary access via McKinley, or 40tH
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to waive the reading of Resolution
2015 -101, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to adopt Resolution 2015 -101
approving the plans and specifications and ordering Advertisement for Bids for Stinson Boulevard
Improvements, City Project 1508. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
M. Resolution 2015 -102 designating "No Parking" on the west side of Stinson Boulevard from 37th Avenue
NE to Silver Lane NE for the 2016 Street and Utility Improvement Project
Public Works Director Kevin Hansen reported that the three lane roadway does not provide adequate width for
parking on both sides of the street, and is currently signed for no- parking. In order to expend Municipal State
Aid funds on the construction, a No Parking Resolution must be designated by the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to waive the reading of Resolution
2015 -102, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to adopt Resolution 2015 -102
designating "No Parking" on the west side of Stinson Boulevard from 37th Avenue NE to Silver Lane NE for the
2016 Street and Utility Improvement project. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
N. Adopt Resolution 2015 -103 being a Resolution to use an alternative method to disseminate Bids and
Requests
Public Works Director Kevin Hansen explained that statutory requirements now allow cities to use their
website or industry trade journals as an alternative to publicize solicitations of bids, requests for
information, and requests for proposals. Staff recommends using the City's website as an alternative
means to disseminate solicitations of bids, requests for information, and requests for proposals for
construction and maintenance projects. For the first six months after this designation, the City will continue to
publish solicitations of bids, requests for information, and requests for proposals in the Sun Focus newspaper
and the publication will also indicate where to find the designated alternative method.
Councilmember Nawrocki stated he would prefer we continue to advertise in the paper, noting many people
may not have access to a computer. Councilmember Nawrocki shared his opinion that City Hall doesn't always
get important information out to the public. Mayor Peterson commented that the City makes information
available, noting questions can always be addressed to council or city staff.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to waive the reading of Resolution
2015 -103, there being copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to adopt Resolution 2015 -103 being a
resolution to use an alternative method to disseminate bids and request. 4 Ayes, 1 Nay; Motion Carried.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. First Reading of Ordinance 1624, a Cable Television Franchise Ordinance
Mike Bradley; Bradley, Hagen & Gullikson reported Century Link approached the City earlier in the
year seeking a franchise. The process outlined by statute was followed, and staff has negotiated a
cable franchise. Mr. Bradley went over some of the key points of the agreement including a
complete equitable build -out, and additional build -out based on market success. PEG
commitments are; 4 access channels, in HD if supported, video on demand. The franchise
agreement has a five year term.
Councilmember Nawrocki asked if the channels will remain the same as with Comcast. Mr. Bradley
stated they will for the most part.
Councilmember Nawrocki stated he has experienced less than satisfactory customer service with
Century Link for his telephone service, and expressed concern with their customer service
requirements for cable television. Mike Bradley noted Exhibit A addresses customer service
requirements.
Councilmember Schmitt noted that the middle school is not located within the City. Mr. Bradley
noted that it would not be covered under the franchise agreement if it is not in Columbia Heights.
City Manager Walt Fehst asked when Century Link will be available to residents. Patrick Haggerty,
representing Century Link explained they will start contacting residents who initially qualify
following the adoption of the ordinance in January. Mr. Haggerty stated they will follow up with
direct mail and field service representatives.
Councilmember Nawrocki questioned how their rates will compare to Comcast. Mr. Haggerty
stated they will be competitive.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to close the public
hearing and to waive the reading of Ordinance 1624, a Cable Television Franchise Ordinance, there
being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to establish the
second reading of Ordinance 1624, for Monday, January 11, 2016, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in
the City of Columbia Heights Council Chambers. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
B. Resolution 2015 -97, adopting a budget for the year 2016, setting the city levy, approving the
HRA levy, and approving a tax rate increase.
City Manager Walt Fehst reported the levy presented this fall was the lowest in ten years. Because
of the unknown subsidy in fiscal disparities, projections were $453,000 less than expected. This
resulted in increases to taxpayers as high as 15 -16 %. Manager Fehst noted the council met a
worksession earlier in the month to address the deficit. Reductions and deferments in the budget
were recommended, as well as the use of some LGA funds which have been set aside for
unforeseen events. Fehst stated that if the council does not take action on the item tonight,
residents could be paying up to a 16% increase in their taxes.
Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. suggested trading in two backhoes instead of one as planned.
Murzyn, Jr. has been talking to other communities, and they have indicated that one backhoe is
adequate.
Finance Director Joe Kloiber explained that adopting the budget resolution sets the limits on what
can be spent. By itself, it is not an action to trade -in or auction equipment. That would require an
additional action by the Council. For example, at the point at which the Council awards the
purchase of a new backhoe to a particular vendor, the Council could act to address the matter of
trade -in or auction existing equipment.
Councilmember Nawrocki stated if staff is not reduced, there is no change in expenses. Director
Kloiber clarified that of the $453,000; $109,000 are one time deferrals.
Councilmember Nawrocki questioned the difference in the total tax lev from the preliminary
adopted budget. Director Kloiber noted it is an approximate 4.2% reduction.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to waive the reading
of Resolution 2015 -97, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to close the public
comment and adopt Resolution 2015 -97, being a resolution adopting a budget for the year 2016,
setting the city levy, approving the HRA levy, and approving a tax rate increase. All Ayes, Motion
Carried.
9. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
1. Utility Rate Recommendations
Director of Public Works Kevin Hansen reported Utility Rate Studies were done in 2003 and in 2007, an
update was done in 2010. These studies resulted in a 5 year plan; expiring in 2014, rates were kept flat in
2015. The water, sanitary sewer and refuse costs are all influenced by contracts, beyond our control.
The following recommendations are made:
Average Family Utility Bill (increase): 2015 0.00%,2016 3.00%,2017 6.20%,2018 3.50%,2019
3.50 %. Average: 3.24 %.
Councilmember Nawrocki questioned what an average utility bill would be? Director Hansen reported in
2015 it would be $207.96. In 2016, it would be $214.00 (quarterly).
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to waive the reading of
Resolution 2015 -98, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to adopt Resolution 2015-
98 which establishes utility rates for Water Service, Sanitary Sewer Service, Storm Sewer and Refuse for
2016 through 2019. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
2. Request Approval of Emergency Ordinance No. 1625 /Establishing a Moratorium Regulating the
Residency Location of Predatory Offenders Within the City
Police Chief Scott Nadeau reported there are some concerns with the number of level 3 sex offenders in
the cities of Columbia Heights and Hilltop. Currently there are five registered offenders in Columbia
Heights, while Anoka County has eleven. Nadeau reported that Hennepin County and Brooklyn Center
have adopted moratoriums. A moratorium would allow City Staff and the City Attorney an opportunity to
study the issue and bring an informed recommendation to the council. It was reported that the City of
Hilltop has recently adopted a similar moratorium.
Councilmember Nawrocki questioned if this would limit any new residents moving in. City Attorney Jim
Hoeft explained a moratorium would severely limit allowing, noting there would be permissible
circumstances.
Councilmember Schmitt questioned the process for voting on an Emergency Ordinance; citing Chapter 2,
Section 20 - ... "the emergency is defined or declared in a preamble thereto, and separately voted upon
by and agreed to by at least four members of the council..."
City Attorney Hoeft explained that when the City Charter was produced, interim ordinances did not exist.
The Charter allowed for referendum, requiring two - readings of an ordinance in order to allow time for
residents to determine if they would petition for a referendum. If something was deemed an Emergency,
it was deemed as a way to circumvent referendums.
Interim ordinance moratoriums are temporary transactions, and not subject to referendum, taking effect
immediately. Councilmember Schmitt suggested the Charter be updated to reflect the Interim
ordinances.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Nawrocki to waive the reading of
Emergency Ordinance No. 1625, being an ordinance establishing a moratorium regulating the residency
location of predatory offenders within the city, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to adopt Emergency
Ordinance No. 1625, being an ordinance establishing a moratorium regulating the residency location of
predatory offenders within the city. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
B. Bid Considerations
1. Adopt Resolution 2015 -104 being a resolution accepting bids and awarding the contract for 2015
Sanitary Sewer Lining, City Project No. 1504
Director of Public Works Kevin Hansen gave an overview of the project; noting six bids were received.
Bids ranged from $135,439.25 to $183,606.75.
Motion by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Williams to waive the reading of
Resolution 2015 -104, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt Resolution 2015-
104, being a resolution accepting bids and awarding the contract for 2015 Sanitary Sewer Lining, City
Project No. 1504 to Visu -Sewer of Pewaukee, Wisconsin based upon their low, qualified, responsible base
bid in the amount of .$97,414.25 and accepting Alternate 1 in the amount of $38,025 for a total contract
award of $135,439.25, with funds to be appropriated from Fund 652 -51504 -5185; and, furthermore, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
2. Accept proposals and award contract for Water Tower Rehab Engineering Services
Director of Public Works Kevin Hansen gave an overview of the project; noting the water tower was last
coated in 1996. In 2008 structural defects were noted. RFPs were prepared; four bids were received,
ranging from $42,605 - $49,524.
Motion by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Williams to award Engineering
Services for the Water Tower Rehab, Project 1507, to the firm of Bolton & Menk based upon their
proposal dated November 13, 2015 far a lump sum fee of $43,000, plus reimbursables, appropriated from
Fund 651 -51507 -3050. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
City Manager Walt Fehst reported progress continues on the new library. Fehst wished council and staff
a Merry Christmas, and thanked them for a good year.
Councilmember Nawrocki reported he attended a meeting for the North Star Rail Committee, he noted
rides are subsidized $17 -$18 per rider per way.
Councilmember Nawrocki commented again that the date and location of the Friends of the Library
meetings are not being posted on the City's cable channels.
Councilmember Nawrocki reported the Public Arts Commissioners have submitted a resignation letter,
and questioned the next steps. Manager Fehst stated he understands that the commission will continue
to work together, no longer affiliated with the City.
Councilmember Schmitt commented that she has served as the liaison for the Arts Commission, and
reported they have a lot of good ideas to pursue. Schmitt reported that the group intends to be very
active in the community.
Councilmember Nawrocki commented that he is not in agreement with the new City Hall hours of
8:00 -4:30, as he would like our hours to be more accommodating to residents.
Councilmember Nawrocki recommended that a plaque be erected in the new library thanking the tax
payers of Columbia Heights for their large monetary donation towards the library project.
City Manager Walt Fehst suggested brining that idea up to the Library Board.
Councilmember Nawrocki extended Season's Greetings to everyone.
Report of the City Attorney
Mr. Hoeft wished Happy Holidays to everyone.
11. CITIZENS FORUM
At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda.
Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes. Anyone who would like to speak shall
state his/her name and address for the record.
Frost Simula —1700 49th Ave NE commented on the proposed business development at 47th And Central
Ave, indicating he would like to see a bank built instead of a jiffy lube.
Mayor Peterson thanked Kassie Peterman from the Sun Focus for her dedicated service, and reminded all
to remember our servicemen and women.
The Mayor wished all Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Kwanza and Happy Holidays to all.
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Meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
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Respectively Submitted,
Katie Bruno, Council Secretary /City Clerk
BEING A RESOLUTION CANCELING THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY DECEMBER 28,2015
WHEREAS: The City of Columbia Heights has historically cancelled the second meeting in
December; and
WHEREAS: The City Council has agreed to cancel the regular Council meeting scheduled for
Monday, December 28, 2015;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that all interested parties be advised of this change.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-97
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, adopting a budget for the year
2016, setting the City levy, approving the HRA levy, and approving a tax rate increase.
Whereas, on December 14th 2015, the City Council held a public meeting on the proposed 2016 budget
and property tax levy; and
Whereas, notice of this public meeting and the estimated effect of the proposed property tax levy was
mailed prior to the hearing to each property owner by the County of Anoka, as required under the State of
Minnesota Truth -in- Taxation statute;
Now, therefore, in accordance with all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
ORDER OF COUNCIL
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
Section A. The budget for the City of Columbia Heights for the year 2016 is hereby approved
and adopted with appropriations for each of the funds listed below.
Capital Bond
Expense
Governmental Funds
General Fund
11,022,668
Planning & Inspections
293,533
Economic Development Authority Admin.
295,216
Cable Television
134,122
Library
845,931
After School Programs
44,000
Special Project Fund
25,000
Public Safety- Other
169Al2
Capital Project Funds
3,354,033
Debt Service Funds
1J55,169
Capital Bond
Proprietary Funds
Revenue
Assets
Principal
Water Fund
3,073,042
935,290
241,028
Sewer Fund
2,352,584
82,290
35,000
Refuse Fund
1,981,991
0
0
Storm Sewer Fund
781,625
358,000
120,256
Liquor Fund
9,267,661
0
180,000
Central Garage
715,088
0
0
Building Maintenance
163A32
0
0
Information Systems
372A52
0
0
Total Including Interfund Transfers
36,646,959
1,375,580
576,284
Section B. The estimated gross revenues to fund the budget of the City of Columbia Heights
for the year 2016, including general ad valorem tax levies and use of fund balances, are as
listed below.
Section C. The following sums of money are levied for the current year, collectable in 2016
upon the taxable property in the City of Columbia Heights, for the purposes listed below.
Revenue
Governmental Funds
General Fund
10,978,668
Planning & Inspections
293,533
Economic Development Authority Admin.
294,050
Cable Television
230,900
Library
845,931
After School Programs
Special Project Funds
25,000
Public Safety- Other
169,412
Capital Project Funds
3,297,184
Debt Service Funds
1,828,947
Proprietary Funds
Water Fund
3,210,400
Sewer Fund
1,849,500
Refuse Fund
1,928,500
Storm Sewer Fund
709,600
Liquor Fund
9,473,050
Central Garage
708,370
Building Maintenance
163,500
Information Systems
335,000
Use of Fund Balance
305,414
Total Including Interfund Transfers
36,646,959
Section C. The following sums of money are levied for the current year, collectable in 2016
upon the taxable property in the City of Columbia Heights, for the purposes listed below.
Estimated General Fund Levy8,641,452 Estimated Library
Levy
813,999
Estimated EDA Fund
Levy Total
78,023
9,533,474
Section D. The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby approves the Columbia
Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority Tax Levy for the fiscal year 2016 in the
amount of $202,364.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the County Auditor is authorized to fix a property tax rate for taxes
payable in the year 2016 that is higher than the tax rate calculated for the City of Columbia Heights for
taxes payable in 2015.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City of Columbia Heights, pursuant to Resolution 2015 -07, has
previously called and redeemed all bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond
Series 2007A applicable for taxes payable in 2016 in the amount of $137,255 and that the County
Auditor is authorized to cancel the related Bond Levy in its entirety for taxes payable in 2016.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City of Columbia Heights has adequate fund balances and reserves
to pay bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2008B in the amount of
$439,360 and that the County Auditor is authorized to cancel $439,360 of the related Bond Levy for taxes
payable in 2016, leaving a balance of $218,410 to be levied for taxes payable in 2016 for Series 2008B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City of Columbia Heights has adequate fund balances and reserves
to pay bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2009A in the amount of
$4,091 and that the County Auditor is authorized to cancel $4,091 of the related Bond Levy for taxes
payable in 2016, leaving a balance of $223,872 to be levied for taxes payable in 2016 for Series 2009A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City of Columbia Heights has adequate fund balances and reserves
to pay bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2013A in the amount of
$104,787 and that the County Auditor is authorized to cancel the related Bond Levy in its entirety for
taxes payable 2016.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City of Columbia Heights has adequate fund balances and reserves
to pay bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2015A in the amount of
$5,454 and that the County Auditor is authorized to cancel $5,454 of the related Bond Levy for taxes
payable in 2016, leaving a balance of $480,000 to be levied for taxes payable in 2016 for Series 2015A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Finance Director /Treasurer of the City of Columbia Heights is
hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the County Auditor of Anoka
County, Minnesota.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-98
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, a Utility Rate Study has been completed which has analyzed the past, current and future
financial health of the City of Columbia Heights' Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Refuse funds
and;
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
In accordance M. S. 103G.29, and with the operating costs and rates to be paid by the City of Columbia
Heights to the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services and the Minneapolis Water Department
and other primary vendors of the City's utility funds, the following quarterly rates shall be effective for
all billings rendered on or after January 1, 2016:
1. Water Supply Conservation Rates:
Second tier rates established in section 2 below, apply as follows:
11 Residential
Second tier rate is for water use greater than 25,000 gallons per quarter per
dwelling unit.
Non- Residential - Less than linch Meter
Second tier rate is for `eater use greater than 25,000 gallons per quarter.
Non- Residential - linch Meter or larger
Second tier rate is for water use greater than 250,000 gallons per quarter.
Irrigation Meters: The Second Tier rate applies to all water run through
sprinkler meters.
2. Water Supply Rates:
Customer Classification Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
Residential Single Family
Fixed Fee
Tier 1 per 1000 Gallons
Tier 2 per 1000 Gallons
Water Meter Surcharge
Residential Multi - Family
Fixed Fee (Per Dwelling Unit)
Tier 1per 1000 Gallons
Tier 2 per 1000 Gallons
Non - Residential Commercial
Fixed Fee (Based on Meter Size)
Less than 1" Meter
1" Meter
1.5" Meter
Customer Classification
2" Meter
3" Meter
4" and Larger Meter
Tier 1 per 1000 Gallons
Tier 2 per 1000 Gallons
3. Sanitary Sewer Disposal Rates:
Customer Classification
Residential Single Family
Fixed Fee
Rate per 1000 Gallons
Maximum Charge per Quarter
Residential Multi - Family
Fixed Fee (Per Dwelling Unit)
Rate per 1000 Gallons
Non - Residential Commercial
Fixed Fee (Based on Meter Size)
Less than 1" Meter
1" Meter
1.5" Meter
2" Meter
3" Meter
4" Meter
Rate per 1000 Gallons
$ 25.25
$
27.27
$
28.22
$
29.21
$ 3.79
$
4.09
$
4.23
$
4.38
$ 4.73
$
5.11
$
5.29
$
5.48
$ 3.00
$
3.00
$
3.00
$
3.00
$ 25.25
$
27.27
$
28.22
$
29.21
$ 3.79
$
4.09
$
4.23
$
4.38
$ 4.73
$
5.11
$
5.29
$
5.48
$
25.25 $
27.27 $
28.22 $ 29.21
$
50.50 $
54.54 $
56.45 $ 58.43
$
63.13 $
68.18 $
70.57 $ 73.04
Year 2016
2017
2018
2019
$ 101.00
$ 109.08
$ 112.90
$ 116.85
$ 227.25
$ 245.43
$ 254.02
$ 262.91
$404.00
$ 436.32
$451.59
$467.40
$ 3.79
$ 4.09
$ 4.23
$ 4.38
$ 4.73
$ 5.11
$ 5.29
$ 5.48
Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
Sanitary sewer volume rates apply as follows:
$ 21.96
$
23.72
$
24.55
$
25.41
$ 2.38
$
2.57
$
2.66
$
2.75
$ 81.46
$
87.97
$
91.05
$
94.16
$ 21.96
$
23.72
$
24.55
$
25.41
$ 2.38
$
2.57
$
2.66
$
2.75
$ 21.96
$
23.72
$
24.55
$ 25.41
$ 4192
$
47.43
$
49.09
$ 50.81
$ 54.90
$
59.29
$
61.37
$ 63.52
$ 87.84
$
94.87
$
98.19
$ 101.63
$ 197.64
$213.45
$
220.92
$ 228.65
$ 351.36
$
379.47
$
392.75
$ 406.50
$ 2.38
$
2.57
$
2.66
$ 235
• Residential use up to 25,000 gallons per quarter per dwelling unit, single and multi- family.
• Non - residential use for all volume metered.
4. Storm Sewer Rates:
Customer Classification Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
R -1
Single Family Residential
R -2
One and Two Family Residential
R -3
Multi - Family Residential
R -4
Multi - Family Residential
RB
Residential Business
LB
Limited Business District
GB
General Business District
$ 75.53
Customer Classification
CBD Central Business District
I Light Industrial
1 -1 Heavy Industrial
MWW Minneapolis Water Works
5. Residential Refuse:
$ 1024
$ 11.06
$ 11.45
$ 11.85
$ 10.24
$ 11.06
$ 11.45
$ 11.85
$ 67.57
$ 72.98
$ 75.53
$ 78.17
$ 67.57
$ 72.98
$ 75.53
$ 78.17
$ 131.54
$ 142.06
$ 147.03
$ 152.18
$ 131.54
$ 142.06
$ 147.03
$ 152.18
$ 148.68
$ 160.57
$ 166.19
$ 172.01
Year 2016
2017
2018
2019
$ 148.68
$ 160.57
$ 166.19
$ 172.01
$ 116.08
$ 125.37
$ 129.76
$ 134.30
$ 131.54
$ 142.06
$ 147.03
$ 152.18
$ 16.32
$ 17.63
$ 18.25
$ 18.89
Service Size Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
30 Gallon Container
$ 37.19
$ 37.95
$ 39.28
$ 40.65
60 Gallon Container
$ 38.96
$ 39.75
$ 41.14
$ 42.58
90 Gallon Container
$ 48.59
$ 49.58
$ 51.32
$ 53.11
lYard Service
$ 127.53
$ 130.13
$ 134.68
$139.40
1- 1 /2Yard Service
$ 174.01
$ 177.56
$ 183.77
$ 190.21
2 Yard Service
$ 203.20
$ 207.35
$ 214.61
$ 222.12
3 Yard Service
$ 261.58
$ 266.92
$ 276.26
$ 285.93
4 Yard Service
$ 319.96
$ 326.49
$ 337.92
$ 349.74
6 Yard Service
$436.70
$445.61
$461.21
$477.35
8 Yard Service
$481.13
$490.95
$508.13
$ 525.92
Recycle and Yard Waste
Per Dwelling Unit (1 -3 Units)
$ 15.61
$ 15.93
$ 16.49
$ 17.06
Recycle without Yard Waste
Per Dwelling Unit (4 or More Units)
$ 8.11
$ 8.28
$ 8.57
$ 8.87
Additional refuse information:
• Quarterly prices shown are for weekly pickup.
Household recycling cost is based on every -other week collection.
• Optional cart for yard waste is not included in the yard waste service price. Cart is available for an additional
cost.
• 90 gallon refuse service allows for additional trash bags not in container to be picked up.
• 2 yard compacted service computed as 6 yard non- compacted.
6. Senior Utility Rates (same as residentiat except as below):
Owner Occupied Home
Income - qualified Senior
Water- Fixed Fee
Sanitary Sewer- Fixed Fee
Maximum Charge per Quarter
Refuse -Any Size Container
Up to 90 Gallons
Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
$ 19.62 $ 21.19 $ 21.93 $ 22.70
$ 16.17 $ 17.46 $ 18.07 $ 18.70
$ 75.67 $ 81.71 $ 84.57 $ 87.45
$ 37.19 $ 37.95 $ 39.28 $ 40.65
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -99
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, a Utility Rate Study has been completed which has analyzed the past, current and future
financial health of the City of Columbia Heights' Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Refuse funds
and;
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
In accordance M.S. 103G.29, and with the operating costs and rates to be paid by the City of Columbia
Heights to the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services and the Minneapolis Water Department
and other primary vendors of the City's utility funds, the following quarterly rates shall be effective for
all billings rendered on or after January 1, 2016:
3. Water Supply Conservation Rates:
Second tier rates established in section 2 below, apply as follows:
Residential
Second tier rate is for water use greater than 25,000 gallons per quarter per
dwelling unit.
Non- Residential - Less than linch Meter
Second tier rate is for water use greater than 25,000 gallons per quarter.
Non- Residential - 1 inch Meter or larjZer
Second tier rate is for water use greater than 250,000 gallons per quarter.
Irrigation Meters: The Second Tier rate applies to all water run through
sprinkler meters.
4. Water Supply Rates:
Customer Classification Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
Residential Single Family
Fixed Fee
Tier 1 per 1000 Gallons
Tier 2 per 1000 Gallons
Water Meter Surcharge
Residential Multi- Family
Fixed Fee (Per Dwelling Unit)
Tier 1per 1000 Gallons
Tier 2 per 1000 Gallons
Non - Residential Commercial
Fixed Fee (Based on Meter Size)
Less than 1" Meter
1" Meter
1.5" Meter
Customer Classification
2" Meter
3" Meter
4" and Larger Meter
Tier 1 per 1000 Gallons
Tier 2 per 1000 Gallons
4. Sanitary Sewer Disposal Rates:
Customer Classification
Residential Single Family
Fixed Fee
Rate per 1000 Gallons
Maximum Charge per Quarter
Residential Multi - Family
Fixed Fee (Per Dwelling Unit)
Rate per 1000 Gallons
$ 25.25
$
27.27
$
2822
$
29.21
$ 3.79
$
4.09
$
4.23
$
4.38
$ 4.73
$
5.11
$
5.29
$
5.48
$ 3.00
$
3.00
$
3.00
$
3.00
$ 25.25
$
27.27
$
28.22
$
29.21
$ 3.79
$
4.09
$
4.23
$
438
$ 4.73
$
5.11
$
5.29
$
5.48
$
25.25 $
27.27 $
28.22 $ 29.21
$
50.50 $
54.54 $
56.45 $ 58.43
$
63.13 $
68.18 $
70.57 $ 73.04
Year 2016
2017
2018
2019
$ 101.00
$ 109.08
$ 112.90
$ 116.85
$ 227.25
$ 245.43
$ 254.02
$ 262.91
$404.00
$ 436.32
$451.59
$467.40
$ 3.79
$ 4.09
$ 4.23
$ 4.38
$ 4.73
$ 5.11
$ 5.29
$ 5.48
Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
$ 21.96
$
23.72
$
24.55
$
25.41
$ 2.38
$
2.57
$
2.66
$
2.75
$ 81.46
$
87.97
$
91.05
$
94.16
$ 21.96
$
2172
$
24.55
$
25.41
$ 2.38
$
2.57
$
2.66
$
2.75
Non - Residential Commercial
Fixed Fee (Based on Meter Size)
Less than 1" Meter
$ 21.96
$ 23.72
$ 24.55
$ 25.41
1" Meter
$ 43.92
$ 47.43
$ 49.09
$ 50.81
1.5" Meter
$ 54.90
$ 59.29
$ 61.37
$ 63.52
2" Meter
$ 87.84
$ 94.87
$ 98.19
$ 101.63
3" Meter
$ 197.64
$213.45
$ 220.92
$ 228.65
4" Meter
$ 351.36
$ 379.47
$ 392.75
$ 406.50
Rate per 1000 Gallons
$ 2.38
$ 2.57
$ 2.66
$ 2.75
Sanitary sewer volume rates apply as follows:
• Residential use up to 25,000 gallons per quarter per dwelling unit, single and multi- family.
• Non - residential use for all volume metered.
4. Storm Sewer Rates:
Customer Classification Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
R -1
Single Family Residential
$ 10.24
$ 11.06
$ 11.45
$ 11.85
R -2
One and Two Family Residential
$ 10.24
$ 11.06
$ 11.45
$ 11.85
R -3
Multi - Family Residential
$ 67.57
$ 72.98
$ 75.53
$ 78.17
R -4
Multi - Family Residential
$ 67.57
$ 72.98
$ 75.53
$ 78.17
RB
Residential Business
$ 131.54
$ 142.06
$ 147.03
$ 152.18
LB
Limited Business District
$ 131.54
$ 142.06
$ 147.03
$ 152.18
GB
General Business District
$ 148.68
$ 160.57
$ 166.19
$ 172.01
$445.61
Customer Classification
Year 2016
2017
2018
2019
CBD Central Business District
$ 148.68
$ 160.57
$ 166.19
$ 172.01
1 Light Industrial
$ 116.08
$ 125.37
$ 129.76
$ 134.30
1 -1 Heavy Industrial
$ 131.54
$ 142.06
$ 147.03
$ 152.18
MWW Minneapolis Water Works
$ 16.32
$ 17.63
$ 18.25
$ 18.89
5. Residential Refuse:
Service Size Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
30 Gallon Container
$ 37.19
$ 37.95
$ 39.28
$ 40.65
60 Gallon Container
$ 38.96
$ 39.75
$ 41.14
$ 42.58
90 Gallon Container
$ 48.59
$ 49.58
$ 51.32
$ 53.11
1YardService
$ 127.53
$ 130.13
$ 134.68
$139.40
1- 1 /2Yard Service
$ 174.01
$ 177.56
$ 183.77
$ 190.21
2 Yard Service
$ 203.20
$ 207.35
$ 214.61
$ 222.12
3 Yard Service
$ 261.58
$ 266.92
$ 276.26
$ 285.93
4 Yard Service
$ 319.96
$ 326.49
$ 337.92
$ 349.74
6 Yard Service
$436.70
$445.61
$461.21
$477.35
8 Yard Service $481.13 $490.95 $508.13 $ 525.92
Recycle and Yard Waste
Per Dwelling Unit (1 -3 Units) $ 15.61 $ 15.93 $ 16.49 $ 17.06
Recycle without Yard Waste
Per Dwelling Unit (4 or More Units) $ 8.11 $ 8.28 $ 8.57 $ 8.87
Additional refuse information:
• Quarterly prices shown are for weekly pickup.
• Household recycling cost is based on every -other week collection.
• Optional cart for yard waste is not included in the yard waste service price. Cart is available for an additional
cost.
• 90 gallon refuse service allows for additional trash bags not in container to be picked up.
• 2 yard compacted service computed as 6 yard non - compacted.
6. Senior Utility Rates (same as residentiat except as below):
Owner Occupied Home
Income- qualified Senior
Water- Fixed Fee
Sanitary Sewer- Fixed Fee
Maximum Charge per Quarter
Refuse -Any Size Container
Up to 90 Gallons
Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
$ 19.62 $ 21.19 $ 21.93 $ 22.70
$ 16.17 $ 17.46 $ 18.07 $ 18.70
$ 75.67 $ 81.71 $ 84.57 $ 87.45
$ 37.19 $ 37.95 $ 39.28 $ 40.65
RESOLUTION 2015 -100
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is proposing to rehabilitate select state aid streets in the city
that have not been rehabilitated under the street program, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2015 -80, a report has been prepared by the City Engineer with
reference to the Program, and the following street(s):
Jefferson Street, 40t'1 Avenue to 44th Avenue
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is feasible, necessary and
cost - effective, and
Said report is hereby received by the City Council of Columbia Heights on December 14, 2015.
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. The Council will consider the improvement of such streets in accordance with the report and the
assessment of abutting or benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of
$286,585.
2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 7t1i day of March, 2016, in the
City Council Chambers at 590 40'1' Avenue N.E. at 7:00 P.M. and the City Clerk shall give mailed and
published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -101
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) passed by the Council on June 22, 2015 the City of St.
Anthony has prepared plans and specifications for Reconstruction of Stinson Boulevard from 37th Avenue to
150 feet north of 401h Avenue;
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. Such plans and specifications identified as 2015 Street Rehabilitation, Stinson Boulevard from 37th to
150 feet north of 40th Avenue, City Project Number 1508 are hereby approved.
2. The City of St. Anthony shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in a trade
journal an advertisement for bids upon making of such improvement under such approved plans and
specifications. The advertisement shall be published a minimum of three weeks prior to the bid opening,
shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be received by representatives of the City
Council of St. Anthony and Columbia Heights until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at which
time they will be publicly opened at the place designated, will then be tabulated and will be considered
by the Columbia Heights Council on Monday, March 14, 2016 in the Council Chamber. Any bidder whose
responsibility is questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the
council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the clerk
and accompanied by a cash deposit, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City of Columbia Heights
for 5 percent of the amount of such bid.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -102
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, the City of Columbia Heights has planned improvements to Stinson Boulevard NE, State Aid Route
th th
No. 113 -113, between 37 Avenue NE and 190 feet north of 40 Avenue NE; and
Whereas, the City of Columbia Heights has ordered the project for the 2016 Street and Utility Improvements;
and
Whereas, the City of Columbia Heights will be expending Municipal State Aid System funds on improvements
to Stinson Boulevard NE; and
Whereas, this improvement does not provide adequate width for parking on both sides of the street; and
approval of the proposed construction as a Municipal State Aid Street project must therefore be conditioned
upon certain parking restrictions.
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
The City of Columbia Heights shall prohibit the parking of motor vehicles on the west side of Stinson Boulevard
th
NE from 37th Avenue NE to 190 feet north of 40 Avenue NE.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -103
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, Minn. Statute § 331A.03 Subd. 3(b), allows a city to use its web -site or recognized industry trade journals
as an alternative to disseminate solicitations of bids, requests for information and requests for proposals;
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
That from this day forward, the City of Columbia Heights may use the Columbia Heights website,
www.columbiaheightsmn.gov , as an alternative means to disseminate solicitations of bids, requests for
information, and requests for proposals for city construction, maintenance, and other improvement projects.
That for the first six (6) months after this designation of an alternative means of dissemination, the city shall
continue to publish solicitations of bids, requests for information and request for proposals, in the same official
newspaper of the city in addition to the alternative method and that the publication in the official newspaper must
indicate where to find the designated alternative method.
That any dissemination by alternative means must be in substantially the same format and for the same period of
time as a publication would otherwise be required under Minn. Statute § 331A.03 Subd. 3.0
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -104
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for City Project No. 1504, Sanitary Sewer Lining bids
were received, opened and tabulated according to law.
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 snakes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
The following bids were received complying with the advertisement:
Bidder
Base Bid
Alt.1
Base Bid with Alt. 1
Visu -Sewer Inc.
$ 97,414.25
$ 38,025.00
$ 135,439.25
Michels Corporation
$ 108,547.75
$ 37,740.00
$ 146,287.75
Insituform Technologies
$ 116,831.00
$ 39,000.00
$ 155,831.00
Veit & Company, Inc.
$ 123,042.00
$ 37,500.00
$ 160,542.00
Lametti & Sons, Inc.
$ 124,868.00
$39,000.00
$ 163,868.00
Hydro -Kiean
$ 132,708.00
$ 50,898.75
$ 183,606.75
It appears that Visu- Sewer, Inc. of Pewaukee, Wisconsin 53072 is the lowest responsible
bidder. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA:
The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Visu- Sewer,
Inc. in the name of the City of Columbia Heights, for the 2015 Sanitary Sewer lining, City Project No. 1504,
according to plans and specifications therefore approved by the Council.
The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to return, forthwith, to all bidders, the deposits
made with their bids except the deposit of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be
retained until the contract has been signed.
City Project No. 1504 shall be funded from the Sanitary Sewer Construction Fund.
ORDINANCE NO. 1624 (First Reading- Summary)
CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO QWEST BROADBAND SERVICES, INC., D /B /A
CENTURYLINK TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CABLE SERVICE;
SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING
FOR REGULATION AND USE OF THE SYSTEM AND THE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY'S RIGHT -OF -WAY ORDINANCE, IF ANY; AND PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREIN;
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota ordains:
Qwest Broadband Services, Inc., d /b /a CenturyLink ( "Grantee "), applied for a cable franchise to serve the City.
The City will adopt separate findings related to the application and the decision to grant a cable franchise to
Grantee, which shall be incorporated herewith by reference. The City intends, by the adoption of this
Franchise, to bring about competition in the delivery of cable services in the City.
Adoption of this Franchise is, in the judgment of the Council, in the best interests of the City and its residents.
The specific terms and conditions of the Franchise Ordinance, Sections 11.101 to 11.114, and Exhibits are
available for review at City Hall, 590 40'1' Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.
ORDINANCE NO. 1625 (Emergency)
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM REGULATING THE RESIDENCY LOCATION OF
PREDATORY OFFENDERS WITHIN THE CITY
WHEREAS, predatory offenders present a significant threat to the public safety of the community as a whole,
especially children, females, and vulnerable populations. Predatory offenders are likely to use physical violence
and to repeat their offenses. The cost of predatory offender victimization to society at large, while not precisely
calculable, is significant; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that a disproportionately high number of predatory offenders are being
placed in the City and it is in the best interest of the public to study and consider options for addressing and
minimizing the public safety impacts of such placements; and
WHEREAS, the City may amend and enact ordinances and regulations under its police powers as it sees fit,
including through the adoption of moratoria and temporary regulations enacted to allow the City sufficient time
to prepare and adopt permanent regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City does not currently have an ordinance regulating the location of predatory offenders within
its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City has a compelling interest in promoting, protecting and improving health, safety and
general welfare of the City's citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City needs to study and evaluate the need to limit /prohibit certain predatory offenders from
establishing temporary or permanent residence in certain locations where children are known to regularly
congregate in a concentrated number; and
WHEREAS, the Council has under consideration a temporary ordinance limiting the residency location of
predatory offenders in order to study and consider a permanent ordinance limiting the residency location of
predatory offenders within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, as
follows:
Section 1. Definitions
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this Ordinance, shall have the meanings ascribed to
them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
1.01 "Child" means any person under the age of eighteen (18).
1.02 "Designated predatory offender" means any person who has been categorized as a Level 111 predatory
offender under Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 244.052, any successor statute, or a similar statute from another state in
which that person's risk assessment indicates a high risk of re- offense.
1.03 "Permanent residence" means a place where a person abides, lodges, or resides for 14 or more consecutive
days,
1.04 "Temporary residence" means a place where a person abides, lodges, or resides for a period of 14 or more
days in the aggregate during any calendar year and which is not the person's permanent address, or a place
where the person routinely abides, lodges, or resides for a period of four or more consecutive or non-
consecutive days in any month and which is not the person's permanent residence.
1.05 "School" means a public or non - public elementary or secondary school.
1.06 "Licensed child care center" means a group child care center currently licensed by the applicable County
or the State of Minnesota.
1.07 "Public playground" means a publicly- owned, improved park or other outdoor area designed, equipped,
and set aside primarily for children's play.
Section 2. Temporary Regulations on Predatory Offenders
2.01 It shall be unlawful for any designated predatory offender to establish a permanent or temporary residence
within 2,000 feet of any school, licensed child care facility, public playground, or any other place where
children are commonly known to regularly congregate.
2.02 For purposes of determining the minimum distance separation required by this Section, the requirement
shall be measured by following a straight line from the outer property line of the permanent or temporary
residence of the designated predatory offender to the nearest outer property line of the protected property.
2.03 A designated predatory offender residing within a prohibited area as described in this Section does not
commit a violation of this Ordinance if any of the following apply:
A. The person established the permanent or temporary residence and reported and
registered the residence pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 243.166 and 243.167 or
any successor statute, prior to the effective date of this ordinance;
B. The school, licensed child care center, or public playground within 2,000 feet of the
person's permanent or temporary residence was opened after the person established
such residence and reported and registered the residence pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Sec. 243.166 and 243.167, or any successor statute;
C. The residence is also, as of the effective date of this ordinance, the primary residence of
the person's parents, grandparents, siblings, or spouse; or
D. The residence is a property purchased, leased, or contracted with and licensed by the
Minnesota Department of Corrections prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
2.04 The regulations imposed by this Section shall be in effect for a period of one year from the date of
its adoption, until the final adoption of an amendment to the City Code regarding the residency location of
predatory offenders, or upon its express repeal by the City Council, whichever occurs first.
Section 3. Enforcement
3.01 A violation of this Ordinance shall be a misdemeanor. In addition, the City may enforce this Ordinance by
mandamus, injunction, or other appropriate civil remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction, or through any
administrative penalties program of the City Code.
Section 4. Study of Issues
4.01 City staff is directed to study the impacts of the residency of predatory offenders within the City and
determine if further or different limits to residency restrictions for such offenders will further protect the needs
of the public. Staff is further directed to draft amendments to the current City Code as may be necessary to
further the goals expressed above for consideration by the City Council.
Section 5. Effective Date
5.01 This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.