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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 14, 2016
The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 PM on Monday March 14,
2016 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 7:05 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, Kevin Hansen; Public Works Director,
Joe Hogeboom; Community Development Director, Elizabeth Holmbeck; City Planner, Keith Dahl; Economic
Development Manager, Joe Kloiber; Finance Director, Jackie Zillmer; Assistant Finance Director, Gary Gorman;
Fire Chief and Katie Bruno; City Clerk /Council Secretary
3. INVOCATION
Invocation provided by Bob Lyndes, Crest View Senior Community
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
S. 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 February 22, 2016
B. Accept Board and Commission Minutes
MOTION: Move to accept the Draft Planning & Zoning minutes of March 2, 2016
MOTION: Move to accept the Library Board minutes of February 3, 2016
MOTION: Move to accept the Park & Recreation Commission minutes of October 28, 2015.
MOTION: Move to accept the Charter Commission minutes of October 15, 2015.
MOTION: Move to accept the EDA minutes of October 15, 2015
C. 2016 Agreement for Residential Recycling Program with Anoka County (Annual Score Grant)
MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the annual SCORE Agreement for
Residential Recycling Program with Anoka County to provide cooperation between the City and the County in
the implementation of the Residential Recycling Program with $90,413 in funding available to reimburse
eligible recycling expenses.
City Manager Walt Fehst reported the grant is similar to last years. Councilmember Nawrocki questioned what
expenses are involved. Director of Public Works Kevin Hansen reported the Score Grant helps to fund the
recycling center, mailings and curb side electronics pick -up.
Councilmember Schmitt requested an update on the organics recycling program. Director Hansen reported
that 122 properties are testing the organic recycling program to gauge interest.
D. Resolution 2016 -25 Approving Plans And Specifications And Ordering Advertisement For Bids For 2016
Zone 2 And State Aid Street Rehabilitation, City Projects 1602 And 1605
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2016 -25, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2016 -25 approving Plans and Specifications and ordering Advertisement
for Bids for 2016 Lone 2 and State Aid Street Rehabilitation, City Projects 1602 and 1605.
E. Adopt Resolution 2016 -26 Awarding Contract for Stinson Boulevard 2016 Street and Utility Improvement
Project and Appurtenant Work, Columbia Heights' Project 1508
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2016 -26, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2016 -26, being a resolution awarding the Joint Powers Agreement
contract with the City of St. Anthony Village for the 2016 Street and Utility Improvement Project and
Appurtenant Work — Stinson Boulevard, City of Columbia Heights Project No. 1508, to R. L. Larson Excavating,
Inc. based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $ 2,060,276.95, with Columbia Heights
share of the project to be appropriated from Fund 415 - 51508 -5185.
Councilmember Nawrocki questioned if residents at Heights Manor will have access to Stinson Blvd. at all
times. Director Hansen explained the project is planned in phases in order to allow access o residents at all
times.
F. Approve Final Payment for 49`h Avenue Mill and Overlay — MNDOT Project No. STP 0215(122), City
Project No. 1415
MOTION: Move to accept the work for 49`h Avenue Mill and Overlay, MnDOT Project No. STP 0215(122), City
Project No. 1415, and authorize final payment of $12,159.23 to Hardrives, Inc. of Rogers, Minnesota,
G. Approve Final Payment for 2015 Utility Repairs and Installations, Project No. 1511
MOTION: Move to accept the work for 2015 Utility Repairs and Installations, City Project No. 1511, and
authorize final payment of $6,816.94 to G. L. Contracting, Inc. of Medina, Minnesota.
H Resolution 2016 -27 Declaring the Intent to Bond for the Street Rehabilitation Program, Projects 1602 and
1607 and for State Aid Street Rehabilitation Program, Projects 1508 And 1605
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2016 -27, there being ample copies available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2016 -27, being a resolution approving the declaration for the official
intent of the City of Columbia Heights to bond for the 2016 Street Rehabilitation Program, Projects 1602 and
1607, and for 2016 State Aid Street Rehabilitation Program, Projects 1508 and 1605
1. Accept Bids and Award Contract for Library FF &E — Furniture
MOTION: Move to accept bids and award a contract for FF &E Bid Package 2 — Furniture, Fixtures and
Equipment for the new City Library, City Project No. 1410, to the vendors as listed on the attached summary
listing (multiple vendors) based on either contract pricing or based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid,
in the total amount of $354,552.37 with funding from Funds 450- 51410 -2010 and 450 - 51410 -5180; and,
furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into contracts for the same.
J. Accept Bids and Award Contract for Library Technology
MOTION: Move to accept bids and award a contract for Library Technology Equipment for the new City
Library, City Project No. 1410, to the vendors as listed on the attached summary listing (multiple vendors)
based on either contract pricing or based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid, in the total amount of
$147,898 with funding from Funds 450 - 51410 -2011 and 450 - 51410 -5180; and, furthermore, to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into contracts for the same.
Councilmember Nawrocki asked if there were competitive bids received, as only the successful bidder was
indicated. Director Hansen confirmed the IS department sought bids, and these are the best.
K. Accept Bids and Award Contract for Rehab of Water Tower, Project 1507
MOTION: Move to accept bids and award a contract for the Water Tower Rehabilitation, City Project No.
1507, to Odland Protective Coating based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of
$361,600, and add Alternate 1 in the amount of $30,000 for a total contract award of $391,600, with funding
from Fund 651- 51507 -5185; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a
contract for the same.
L. Consideration of Resolution adopting the State of Minnesota General Records Retention Schedule
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution Number 2016 -13, there being ample copies available to
the public.
MOTION: To adopt Resolution 2016 -13, adopting the General Records Retention Schedule for Minnesota
Cities, and to submit notification to the Minnesota Historical Society.
Councilmember Schmitt requested clarification on whether the entire State of Minnesota Records Retention
is being adopted. City Clerk, Katie Bruno confirmed that it is.
M. Consideration of Appointments to Advisory Commissions
MOTION: Move to appoint volunteers to serve on various commissions as recommended.
Councilmember Schmitt suggested the council discuss clarifying the policy that allows residents to serve on
more than one commission. City Manager Walt Fehst noted that the Charter Commission members are
appointed by the Chief Judge, not the council. The council will discuss this at a future worksession.
N. Consideration of Change in Polling Location - Precinct 3- *Removed for voting, the original agenda did not
include the motion to adopt the Resolution.
O. Approve Purchase and Installation of Warning Sirens
MOTION: Move to approve the purchase of siren equipment from Federal Warning Systems, Inc. in the
amount of $22,470.00 and the removal /installation of the siren equipment by Ready Watt Electric in the
amount of $21,768.00.
Councilmember Nawrocki questioned the amount of the other bids. Fire Chief Gary Gorman reported the
lowest bid for equipment was from Federal Signal Corporation for $22,400, the second from Westshore
Services for $24,379, the third from BBPS Complete Solutions for 29,120. Two quotes were received for
installation; Ready Watt Electric; 21,768, and Westshore Services in the amount of $22,700.
P. Approve Business License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for March 14, 2016
Q. 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 160275 through 160514 in the amount of $1,441,774.65.
Councilmember Schmitt requested item N be removed from the consent agenda for discussion:
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to approve consent agenda items
A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,I( L,M,O,P AND Q. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
N. Consideration of Change in Polling Location - Precinct 3- Removed for voting, the original agenda did not
include the motion to adopt the Resolution.
Councilmember Nawrocki questioned if the library hours will interfere with the election hours. Fehst stated the
City will assure the building is opened and closed at the appropriate time.
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Williams to waive the reading of Resolution
2016 -21, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt Resolution 2016 -21, designating
the New Columbia Heights Library, located at 3939 Central Ave NE as the official election polling place for Precinct 3
for future City, County, State and Federal Elections. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. First Reading of Ordinance 1626, being an ordinance amending City Code of 2005 relating to automotive
related uses within the City of Columbia Heights.
City Planner Elizabeth Holmbeck reported the City Council approved an Emergency Interim Ordinance in
November 2015, imposing a moratorium on all auto related uses throughout the City of Columbia Heights for
6 months. Staff is proposing Ordinance No. 1626, which includes changes to the City's Zoning Code that
would restrict where auto uses can locate and require a minimum lot size. The proposed ordinance would
disallow all auto uses in the Central Business Zoning District and require that any new auto related
development be located on a lot with a minimum size of one acre.
Councilmember Nawrocki questioned how this ordinance would affect the area on 38`h Ave, as that area is a
"real mess." Holmbeck explained this ordinance would only affect new auto related businesses, suggesting
the Fire Department could look into any code violations on 38`h Ave.
Councilmember Schmitt questioned if auto convenience facilities refer to gas stations or parts stores.
Holmbeck stated it refers to gas stations, noting the ordinance does not list an auto parts store, and they
would be considered a retail establishment.
Community Development Director Joe Hogeboom clarified the ordinance addresses auto service businesses.
Hogeboom suggested adding a definition of auto parts store if the council chooses to do so. City Manager
Walt Fehst stated he thought the Planning & Zoning Commission included auto parts stores in their
recommendation.
City Attorney Jim Hoeft stated the council can table the action, and staff can bring back an ordinance with the
addition of an auto parts store being defined.
Councilmember Schmitt questioned if a new business comes into the city, tears down an existing building and
rebuilds, would that be considered a brand new business?
City Attorney Hoeft, reported the footprint of the existing building could be replaced, but the building could
not be expanded.
Councilmember Schmitt suggested an acre in the City may be difficult to find. Holmbeck gave a few examples
of businesses in the City, and their lot size.
City Attorney Hoeft clarified the council intends to restrict auto parts stores in the Central Business District,
and allow in other areas, subject to the one acre minimum lot size requirement.
Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. commented that to allow adequate parking, one acre is appropriate.
Councilmember Nawrocki requested staff look at 391" Ave. between Jefferson and Quincy, noting any Special
Use Permit violations as well. City Manager Walt Fehst reported the City will follow -up with the request.
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Williams to table the item. All Ayes, Motion
Carried.
B. Resolution 2016 -24 authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of multifamily housing revenue
obligations relating to the Lily Gables project; adopting a housing program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 462c; approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of the multifamily housing
revenue obligations and related documents; providing for the security, rights, and remedies with respect to
the multifamily housing revenue obligations; and granting approval for certain other actions with respect
thereto.
Finance Director Joe Kloiber reported this is the second part to council action from October 2015.
The only change is the maximum amount increased from $32,000,000 to $35,000,000.
Councilmember Nawrocki asked how this will affect property taxes. Director Kloiber stated this is not backed
by a tax pledge of the City. Director Hogeboom stated there are thirteen years remaining to contribute to the
TIFF district. Kloiber clarified that tonight's resolution is not TIFF financing.
Councilmember Nawrocki requested a follow up report on how the proposed Dominium Development would
impact the TIFF district.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to close the public hearing and
waive the reading of Resolution 2016 -24, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion
Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to adopt Resolution 2016 -24, being
a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of multifamily housing revenue obligations relating to
the Lily Gables project, adopting a housing program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462c; approving
the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of the multifamily housing revenue obligations and
related documents; providing for the security, rights, and remedies with respect to the multifamily housing
revenue obligations; and granting approval for certain other actions with respect thereto. All Ayes, Motion
Carried.
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Councilmember Nawrocki reported a resident has complained about trash and employees smoking and littering at
the commercial property located on Central Ave between 415` and 42 "d. Nawrocki asked that the property be
looked at, as there is also trash accumulating at the south building.
Councilmember Nawrocki noted Channel 19 is not kept current. City Manager Walt Fehst will check on it.
Councilmember Nawrocki asked if there was any new information regarding Financial One Credit Union. Manager
Fehst had nothing new to report.
Councilmember Nawrocki received a letter from a resident noting the city of Red Lake will be receiving ownership
of solar panels in five years, and requested the City Manager look into it.
Councilmember Nawrocki commented that the pla que on the Jim Labelle monument is in bad condition. Mayor
Peterson suggested contacting Gil and Jan Mros, as they have cleaned it in the past.
Councilmember Nawrocki announced the Friends of the Library will be having a pancake breakfast on April 15th at
the Lighthouse.
11. CITIZENS FORUM
Malcolm Watson -1717 49`h Ave NE questioned if the library is within budget. City Manager Walt Fehst stated all
items have been budget for.
Mr. Watson asked why the auto moratorium was passed. City Attorney Hoeft explained the Planning & Zoning
Commission had a request for an auto use across from the new library, the commission felt that was not the best
use for the property.
Richard Caron -1020 40`h Ave NE shared a concern he has regarding fair and equal access for his shared parking lot.
Mr. Caron stated he owns a 4 -plex, and shares a parking lot with a neighboring 4 -plex. Recently the neighbor has
configured his parking stalls in a way that may restrict access to his tenants.
City Attorney Hoeft stated this is a civil matter, and suggested Mr. Caron contact an Attorney.
Mr. Caron commented that at times it would be difficult for the garbage hauler to access the dumpster.
Mayor Peterson suggested the garbage hauler contact the City if they experience access issues.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Peterson reported the Mayor's Music Night and Chili feed was a great success, raising $1,000 towards the
Murzyn Hall Flag Pole Project. Mayor Peterson reminded us to remember our service men and women, and our
police officers and fire fighters, and to keep them in our thoughts and prayers.
Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
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Respectively Submitted,
Katie Bruno, Council Secretary /City Clerk
RESOLUTION 2016 -13
ADOPTING THE "MINNESOTA GENERAL RECORDS RETENTION
SCHEDULE FOR CITIES"
WHEREAS, to comply with the Records Management Statute MS 138.17, it is necessary to adopt a plan for managing
governmental records including the proper retention and disposal of municipal records; and
WHEREAS, the Records Management Statute MS 138.17 establishes the Records Disposition Panel and requires all
government entities to follow an orderly process in retaining and disposing of government information; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has approved for use by all Minnesota Cities the "Minnesota General Records
Retention Schedule for Cities" which authorizes cities adopting said schedule an orderly method of disposing of
municipal records; and
WHEREAS, the "Minnesota General Records Retention Schedule for Cities" is regularly updated. NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota
hereby adopts the Minnesota General Records Retention schedule and directs the City Clerk to notify the
Minnesota Historical Society /State Archives Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following state approval, City Departments (with the exception of the Police Department)
are directed to provide for retention and destruction of records as set forth in said schedule and its subsequent
revisions.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, this 14`h day of March, 2016
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
CHANGE IN POLLING PLACE, PRECINCT #3
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 76 -65 established nine precinct boundaries for the City of Columbia Heights, and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 92 -41 reduced those precincts from 9 to 8, and
WHEREAS, the City has previously used Parkview Villa for Precinct 3, and the City no longer owns Parkview Villa, and
WHEREAS, the City is building a new library within the precinct boundaries, and
WHEREAS, State law requires that the City Council designate polling locations by Resolution
ORDER OF COUNCIL
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, in compliance with the terms and provisions
of Minnesota Statutes Section 2048.16, the polling location for Precinct 3 is hereby established at the Columbia Heights
Library, located at 3939 Central Ave NE for 2016 an all future elections.
RESOLUTION 2016 -24
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF ITS MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE
OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO THE LILY GABLES PROJECT; ADOPTING A HOUSING PROGRAM PURSUANT TO
MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF THE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE OBLIGATIONS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY, RIGHTS, AND REMEDIES WITH RESPECT TO THE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE OBLIGATIONS; AND GRANTING APPROVAL FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS WITH RESPECT
THERETO
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City'), is a home rule charter city duly organized and existing
under the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as amended (the "Act "), the City is authorized to carry out
the public purposes described in the Act by issuing revenue bonds or other obligations to finance or refinance
multifamily housing developments located within the City, and as a condition to the issuance of such revenue bonds,
adopt a housing program providing the information required by Section 462C.03, subdivision 1a, of the Act; and
WHEREAS, in the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations and in the making of a loan to finance a multifamily
housing development, the City may exercise, within its corporate limits, any of the powers that the Minnesota Housing
Finance Agency may exercise under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462A, as amended, without limitation under the
provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, as amended; and
WHEREAS, Columbia Heights Leased Housing Associates I, LLLP, a Minnesota limited liability limited partnership
(the "Borrower "), has requested that the City issue its multifamily housing revenue obligations under the Act and lend
the proceeds thereof to the Borrower to finance the following: (i) the construction and equipping of a multifamily senior
housing facility comprised of 191 affordable independent - living rental apartments to be located in a four -story building,
together with related common amenity spaces over one floor of underground parking, including a party room, theatre,
fitness center, cards /crafts room, salon, library and a landscaped patio, to be located at 3700 5th Street NE in the City to
be known as Lily Gables (the "Project "); (ii) the funding of one or more reserve funds to secure the timely payment of
the multifamily housing revenue obligations; (iii) the payment of a portion of the capitalized interest on the multifamily
housing revenue obligations; and (iv) the payment of the costs of issuing the multifamily housing revenue obligations;
and
WHEREAS, the Project is designed and intended to be used primarily by seniors for rental occupancy and each housing
unit within the Project shall be occupied by at least one person who is at least age 55 and older; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing was published on October 9, 2015 (the "First Public Notice ") in the Sun Focus, the
official newspaper and a newspaper of general circulation in the City, at least fifteen days before the public hearing held
on October 2.6, 2015, with respect to: (i) the required public hearing under Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended (the "Code "); (ii) the required public hearing under Section 462C.04, subdivision 2 of the Act; (iii) a
housing program (the "Housing Program" or "Program ") to authorize the issuance by the City of multifamily housing
revenue obligations in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $32,000,000 to finance the acquisition,
construction, and equipping of the Project; and (iv) preliminary approval of the issuance of the multifamily housing
revenue obligations in an amount not to exceed $32,000,000; and
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2015, in accordance with the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 462C.04,
subdivision 2, of the Act, the City Council held a public hearing at which a reasonable opportunity was provided for
interested individuals to express their views, both orally and in writing, with respect to the Project and the proposed
issuance of revenue obligations to provide financing for the Project; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the City Council adopted Resolution 2015 -86 (the "Preliminary Resolution ")
under the terms of which the City: (i) granted preliminary approval to the issuance of multifamily housing revenue
obligations in the approximate principal amount of $32,000,000 under the terms of the Act to finance the Project; (ii)
authorized the submission of an application to the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget ( "MMB ") for an
allocation of bonding authority under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474A, as amended (the "Allocation Act "); and
(iii) acknowledged the preparation of the Housing Program in accordance with the requirements of the Act and the
submission of the Housing Program to the Metropolitan Council for its review and comment; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Program was submitted to the Metropolitan Council for its review and comment in accordance
with the requirements of the Act, and the Metropolitan Council has provided its comments to the Housing Program and
the Project in a letter; and
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Resolution constitutes a reimbursement resolution and an official intent of the City to
reimburse expenditures with respect to the Project from the proceeds of tax - exempt revenue obligations in accordance
with the provisions of Section 1.150 -2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Code; and
WHEREAS, since adoption of the Preliminary Resolution, the projected costs of the Project have increased, and the
Borrower has requested a corresponding increase in the amount of the multifamily housing revenue obligations
authorized to be issued by the City, from $32,000,0000 (as preliminarily authorized under the Preliminary Resolution) to
$35,000,000; and
WHEREAS, the proposed increase in the amount of the multifamily housing revenue obligations from that stated in the
First Public Notice does not constitute an "insubstantial deviation" under Section 5f.103 -2 of the proposed Treasury
Regulations promulgated under Section 147 of Code, and therefore a new public approval process is required; and
WHEREAS, a second notice of public hearing was published on February 26, 2016 in the Sun Focus, the official
newspaper and a newspaper of general circulation in the City, at least fifteen days before the public hearing held on
March 14, 2016, with respect to: (i) the required public hearing under Section 147(f) of the Code; (ii) the required public
hearing under Section 462C.04, subdivision 2 of the Act; and (iii) approval of the issuance of the multifamily housing
revenue obligations in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000; and
WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested that the City issue, sell, and deliver its multifamily housing revenue obligations,
in an original aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000, designated as: (i) Multifamily Housing Revenue
Note (Lily Gables Project), Series 2016A (the "Senior Note "); and (ii) Subordinate Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
(Lily Gables Project), Series 2016B (the "Subordinate Bonds" and collectively with the Senior Note, the "Series 2016
Obligations "); and
WHEREAS, the proceeds derived from the sale of the Senior Note will be loaned by the City to the Borrower (the "Senior
Loan ") pursuant to the terms of a Project Loan Agreement, dated on or after May 1, 2016 (the "Project Loan
Agreement "), by and among the City, a fiscal agent to be determined by the Borrower (the "Fiscal Agent "), and the
Borrower; and
WHEREAS, the principal of and interest on the Senior Loan will be paid from loan repayments to be made by the
Borrower under the terms of the Project Loan Agreement, and as security for the repayment of principal and interest on
the Senior Loan, the Borrower will execute and deliver to the City a Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security
Agreement and Fixture Filing, dated on or after May 1, 2016 (the "Mortgage "), to be assigned by the City to the Fiscal
Agent under the terms of an Assignment of Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture
Filing, dated on or after May 1, 2016 (the "Assignment ");
WHEREAS, the Senior Note will be issued pursuant to this resolution and a Funding Loan Agreement, dated on or after
May 1, 2016 (the "Funding Loan Agreement "), by and among TCF Investments Management, Inc., a Minnesota
corporation, or another financial institution selected by the Borrower (the "Funding Lender "), the City, and the Fiscal
Agent; and
WHEREAS, the Senior Note and the interest on the Senior Note: (i) shall be payable solely from the revenues pledged
therefor under the Project Loan Agreement, the Funding Loan Agreement, and the Mortgage; (ii) shall not constitute a
debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation; (iii) shall not constitute nor give rise to a
pecuniary liability of the City or a charge against its general credit or taxing powers; (iv) shall not constitute a charge,
lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the City other than the City's interest in the Project Loan
Agreement; and (v) shall not constitute a general or moral obligation of the City; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds derived from the sale of the Subordinate Bonds will be loaned by the City to the Borrower (the
"Subordinate Loan ") pursuant to the terms of a Subordinate Loan Agreement, dated on or after May 1, 2016 (the
"Subordinate Loan Agreement "), by and between the City and the Borrower; and
WHEREAS, the Subordinate Bonds will be secured by: (i) an obligation of the Borrower to make loan repayments under
the Subordinate Loan Agreement; (ii) a subordinate assignment of all net revenues from the Project; (iii) a pledge and
assignment of the Borrower's interest in its Taxable Tax Increment Revenue Note, Series 2007A, originally issued by the
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority on August 3, 2007, as amended (the "TIF Note "), to the repayment
of the Subordinate Loan pursuant to the Subordinate Loan Agreement, and an assignment by the City to the Trustee of
the City's interest in the Subordinate Loan Agreement and the TIF Note pursuant to a Subordinate Indenture, dated on
or after May 1, 2016 (the "Subordinate Indenture "), by and among U.S. Bank National Association, a national banking
association (the "Trustee "), and the City, each such pledge and assignment to be further evidenced by an Assignment,
Pledge and Security Agreement, to be dated on or after May 1, 2016 (the "Security Agreement "), by and between the
Borrower and the Trustee; and (iv) a guaranty provided by Dominium Holdings 1, LLC and Dominium Holdings 11, LLC
(collectively, the "Guarantors ") pursuant to a Subordinate Bonds Guaranty Agreement, dated on or after May 1, 2016
the ( "Guaranty "), from the Guarantors to the Trustee; and
WHEREAS, the Subordinate Bonds will be issued pursuant to this resolution and the Subordinate Indenture; and
WHEREAS, the Subordinate Bonds and the interest on the Subordinate Bonds: (i) shall be payable solely from the
revenues pledged therefor under the Subordinate Loan Agreement and the Subordinate Indenture; (ii) shall not
constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation; (iii) shall not constitute nor
give rise to a pecuniary liability of the City or a charge against its general credit or taxing powers; (iv) shall not constitute
a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the City other than the City's interest in the
Subordinate Loan Agreement and the TIF Note; and (v) shall not constitute a general or moral obligation of the City.
WHEREAS, the Senior Note, the Project Loan Agreement, and the Mortgage shall be secured by a first lien on the real
estate upon which the Project is proposed to be constructed (the "Project Premises "), together with certain personal
property, tangible and intangible, associated and used in connection with the Project Premises and the improvements
located on the Project Premises (collectively, the "Collateral ") and the Subordinate Bonds and the Subordinate Loan
Agreement shall be secured by a subordinate lien on the Collateral pursuant to a Subordination and Standstill
Agreement, dated on or after May 1, 2016 (the "Subordination Agreement "), between and among the Borrower, the
Fiscal Agent, and the Trustee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA AS
FOLLOWS:
1. The City acknowledges, finds, determines, and declares that the issuance of the Series 2016 Obligations is
authorized by the Act and is consistent with the purposes of the Act and that the issuance of the Series 2016 Obligations,
and the other actions of the City under the Funding Loan Agreement, the Project Loan Agreement, the Subordinate
Indenture, the Subordinate Loan Agreement, and this resolution constitute a public purpose and are in the interests of
the City. The Project constitutes a "qualified residential rental project" within the meaning of Section 142(d) of the
Code, and a "multifamily housing development" authorized by the Act, and furthers the purposes of the Act. In
authorizing the issuance of the Series 2016 Obligations to finance the Project and the related costs, the City's purpose is
and the effect thereof will be to promote the public welfare of the City and its residents by providing multifamily
housing developments for low or moderate income senior residents of the City and otherwise furthering the purposes
and policies of the Act.
2. The Housing Program is hereby adopted, ratified, and approved in all respects without amendment. The
preparation of the Housing Program is hereby ratified, confirmed, and approved. The City Manager is hereby authorized
to do all other things and take all other actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the Housing Program in
accordance with the Act and any other applicable laws and regulations. Pursuant to the Housing Program, all units in
the Project shall be occupied by at least one person who is at least 55 years of age at the time of initial occupancy.
3. Under Section 146 of the Code, the Series 2016 Obligations must receive an allocation of the bonding authority
of the State of Minnesota. An application for such an allocation must be made pursuant to the requirements of the
Allocation Act. The City Council hereby ratifies the authorization granted pursuant to the Preliminary Resolution with
respect to the submission of an application for allocation of bonding authority pursuant to Section 146 of the Code and
the Allocation Act in accordance with the requirements of the Allocation Act. The Mayor of the City and the City
Manager and such other officials of the City who execute and deliver the Series 2016 Obligations and related documents
(the "City Officials ") and Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, acting as bond counsel with respect to the Project and the Series
2016 Obligations ( "Bond Counsel "), are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions, in cooperation with the
Borrower, as are necessary to submit an application for an allocation of bonding authority to MMB.
4. For the purposes set forth above, and upon receipt of an allocation of bonding authority from MMB, there is
hereby authorized the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Series 2016 Obligations in one or more series in the maximum
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000. All of the provisions of the Series 2016 Obligations, when
executed as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if
incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof.
5. The Series 2016 Obligations shall bear interest at the rates, shall be designated, shall be numbered, shall be
dated, shall mature, shall be in the aggregate principal amounts, shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity, shall
be in such forms, and shall have such other terms, details, and provisions as are prescribed in the Funding Loan
Agreement and the Subordinate Indenture, in substantially the forms now on file with the City, with necessary and
appropriate variations, omissions, and insertions (including the addition of a series designation reflecting the year in
which the Series 2016 Obligations are issued and any other changes to the titles of the Series 2016 Obligations as
deemed appropriate, and changes to the aggregate principal amounts of the Series 2016 Obligations, the stated
maturities of the Series 2016 Obligations, the interest rates on the Series 2016 Obligations, and the terms of redemption
of the Series 2016 Obligations) as the City Officials, in their discretion, shall determine. The execution of the Series 2016
Obligations with the manual or facsimile signatures of the City Officials and the delivery of the Series 2016 Obligations by
the City Officials shall be conclusive evidence of such determination.
6. The City hereby authorizes the Series 2016 Obligations to be issued, in whole or in part, as "tax- exempt bonds,"
the interest on which is excludable from gross income for federal and State of Minnesota income tax purposes or as
taxable bonds. The Series 2016 Obligations shall be special, limited obligations of the City payable solely from the
revenues provided by the Borrower pursuant to the Project Loan Agreement and the Subordinate Loan Agreement and
other funds pledged pursuant to the Funding Loan Agreement and the Subordinate Indenture, respectively. The City
does not pledge its general credit or taxing powers or any funds of the City to the payment of the Series 2016
Obligations.
7. To ensure compliance with certain rental and occupancy restrictions imposed by the Act and Section 142(d) of
the Code and to ensure continuing compliance with certain restrictions imposed by the City, the City Officials are also
hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver: (i) a Regulatory Agreement, dated on or after May 1, 2016 (the
"Senior Note Regulatory Agreement "), among the City, the Borrower, and the Fiscal Agent; and (ii) a Subordinate
Regulatory Agreement, dated on or after May 1, 2016 (the "Subordinate Regulatory Agreement "), among the City, the
Borrower, and the Trustee. The Senior Note Regulatory Agreement and the Subordinate Regulatory Agreement
(together, the "Regulatory Agreements ") shall be executed and delivered by the City Officials on behalf of the City. All of
the provisions of the Regulatory Agreements, when executed and delivered as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be
a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and
effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof.
8. The Senior Note shall be sold to the Funding Lender under the terms and conditions of the Funding Loan
Agreement, and the proceeds derived from the sale of the Senior Note shall be loaned to the Borrower in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the Project Loan Agreement. The Subordinate Bonds shall be sold to Dougherty &
Company LLC (the "Underwriter ") pursuant to a Bond Purchase Agreement, dated on or after May 1, 2016 (the 'Bond
Purchase Agreement "), by and among the City, the Borrower, and the Underwriter, and the proceeds derived from the
sale of the Subordinate Bonds shall be loaned to the Borrower in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Subordinate Loan Agreement.
9. The Borrower shall apply the proceeds of the Senior Loan and the Subordinate Loan to the payment of a portion
of the capital costs of the Project and related costs. The loan repayments to be made by the Borrower under the Project
Loan Agreement and the Subordinate Loan Agreement are to be fixed so as to produce revenues sufficient to pay the
principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Senior Note and the Subordinate Bonds, respectively, when due.
10. The City Council hereby provides that: (i) the Funding Loan Agreement shall provide the terms and conditions,
covenants, rights, obligations, duties, and agreements of the owners of the Senior Note, the City, and the Fiscal Agent as
set forth therein; and (ii) the Subordinate Indenture shall provide the terms and conditions, covenants, rights,
obligations, duties, and agreements of the owners of the Subordinate Bonds, the City, and the Trustee as set forth
therein. The Fiscal Agent is hereby appointed as Paying Agent and Bond Registrar for the Senior Note, and the Trustee is
hereby appointed as Paying Agent and Bond Registrar for the Subordinate Bonds. All of the provisions of the Funding
Loan Agreement and the Subordinate Indenture, when executed as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of
this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect
from the date of execution and delivery thereof.
11. The City Council hereby provides that: (i) the Project Loan Agreement shall provide the terms and conditions,
covenants, rights, obligations, duties, and agreements of the City, the Borrower, and the Fiscal Agent as set forth
therein; and (ii) the Subordinate Loan Agreement shall provide the terms and conditions, covenants, rights, obligations,
duties, and agreements of the City and the Borrower as set forth therein. All of the provisions of the Project Loan
Agreement and the Subordinate Loan Agreement, when executed and delivered as authorized herein, shall be deemed
to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force
and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof.
12. The Series 2016 Obligations shall be special, limited revenue obligations of the City, the proceeds of which shall
be disbursed pursuant to the terms of the Funding Loan Agreement and the Project Loan Agreement and the
Subordinate Indenture and the Subordinate Loan Agreement, and the principal, premium, and interest on the Series
2016 Obligations shall be payable solely from the proceeds of the Series 2016 Obligations, the revenues derived from
the Project Loan Agreement and the Subordinate Loan Agreement, and the other sources set forth in the Funding Loan
Agreement and the Subordinate Indenture. The Series 2016 Obligations shall not be payable from nor charged upon any
funds other than the revenues pledged to their payment, nor shall the City be subject to any liability thereon, except as
otherwise provided in this paragraph. No owner of the either of the Series 2016 Obligations shall ever have the right to
compel any exercise by the City of any taxing powers of the City to pay either of the Series 2016 Obligations or the
interest or premiurn thereon, or to enforce payment thereof against any property of the City except the interests of the
City in the Project Loan Agreement, the Subordinate Loan Agreement, and the revenues and assets thereunder, which
will be assigned to the Fiscal Agent (with respect to the Project Loan Agreement) and the Trustee (with respect to the
Subordinate Loan Agreement). The Series 2016 Obligations shall recite that the Series 2016 Obligations are issued
pursuant to the Act, and that the Series 2016 Obligations, including interest and premium, if any, thereon, is payable
solely from the revenues and assets pledged to the payment thereof, and the Series 2016 Obligations shall not
constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitations.
13. The Funding Loan Agreement, the Project Loan Agreement, the Senior Note Regulatory Agreement, the
Subordinate Indenture, the Subordinate Loan Agreement, and the Subordinate Regulatory Agreement are substantially
in the form or forms now on file with the City, are hereby approved, with such necessary and appropriate variations,
omissions, and insertions as are approved by Bond Counsel, as do not materially adversely change the substance thereof
with respect to the City, and as the City Officials, in their discretion, shall determine, and the execution thereof by the
City Officials shall be conclusive evidence of such determinations.
14. The Security Agreement, the Guaranty, and the Subordination Agreement shall be substantially in the forms now
on file with the City which are hereby approved, with such omissions and insertions as do not materially change the
substance thereof, and as the Borrower, the Trustee, and the Fiscal Agent, in their discretion, shall determine.
15. The City Officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the following documents
(collectively, the "Financing Documents "): (A) the Senior Note, the Project Loan Agreement, the Funding Loan
Agreement, the Senior Note Regulatory Agreement, the Assignment, a Note Purchase Agreement, dated on or after May
1, 2016, if requested by the purchaser of the Senior Note (the "Note Purchase Agreement "), any consents or documents
necessary in connection with the transfer of the Senior Note to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, including
without limitation, an amended and restated note, and such other documents as are necessary or appropriate in
connection with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Senior Note; and (B) the Subordinate Bonds, the Subordinate
Loan Agreement, the Subordinate Indenture, the Subordinate Regulatory Agreement, the Bond Purchase Agreement,
and such other documents as are necessary or appropriate in connection with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the
Subordinate Bonds. The City Officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the following closing
documents (collectively, the "Closing Documents "): (i) one or more certificates of the City; (ii) an Information Return for
Tax - Exempt Private Activity Bond Issues, Form 8038; (iii) an endorsement to a tax certificate of the Borrower relating to
arbitrage, rebate, and other tax matters; and (iv) similar documents. All of the provisions of the Financing Documents
and the Closing Documents, when executed and delivered as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this
resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the
date of execution and delivery thereof.
16. The City hereby authorizes Bond Counsel to prepare, execute, and deliver its approving legal opinions with
respect to the Series 2016 Obligations and related matters.
17. Except as otherwise provided in this resolution, all rights, powers, and privileges conferred and duties and
liabilities imposed upon the City or the City Council by the provisions of this resolution or of the aforementioned
documents shall be exercised or performed by the City or by such members of the City Council, or such officers, board,
body or agency thereof as may be required or authorized by law to exercise such powers and to perform such duties.
No covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement herein contained or contained in the aforementioned
documents shall be deemed to be a covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement of any member of the City Council, or
any officer, agent, or employee of the City in that person's individual capacity, and neither the City Council nor any City
Officials executing the Series 2016 Obligations shall be personally liable on the Series 2016 Obligations or be subject to
any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof.
No provision, covenant or agreement contained in the aforementioned Financing Documents, Closing
Documents, or in any other document relating to the Series 2016 Obligations, and no obligation therein or herein
imposed upon the City or the breach thereof, shall constitute or give rise to a general or moral obligation of the City, or
create or establish any pecuniary liability of the City, or create or establish any charge upon the general credit or taxing
powers of the City. In making the agreements, provisions, covenants, and representations set forth in such documents,
the City has not obligated itself to pay or remit any funds or revenues, other than funds and revenues derived from the
Project Loan Agreement and the Subordinate Loan Agreement which are to be applied to the payment of the Series
2016 Obligations, as provided therein.
18. Simultaneously with the execution and delivery of the Financing Documents, there shall be delivered to the City
the following: (i) an opinion of counsel to the Borrower as to such matters as shall be required by the City and Bond
Counsel; (ii) one or more opinions of Bond Counsel as may be required by the City, the Funding Lender, counsel to the
Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent, the Borrower, and counsel to the Borrower; and (iii) such other opinions, instruments,
and documents as the City may require as a condition to the issuance of the Series 2016 Obligations and the other
actions of the City authorized by this resolution.
19. Except as herein otherwise expressly provided, nothing in this resolution or in the aforementioned documents
expressed or implied, is intended or shall be construed to confer upon any person or firm or corporation, other than the
City, and any holder of the Series 2016 Obligations issued under the provisions of this resolution, any right, remedy or
claim, legal or equitable, under and by reason of this resolution or any provisions hereof, this resolution, the
aforementioned documents, and all of their provisions being intended to be and being for the sole and exclusive benefit
of the City, and any holder from time to time of the Series 2016 Obligations issued under the provisions of this
resolution.
20. In case any one or more of the provisions of this resolution (other than the provisions limiting the liability of the
City, the City Officials, or any officer, employee, or agent of the City contained herein), or of the aforementioned
Financing Documents or Closing Documents, or of the Series 2016 Obligations issued hereunder shall for any reason be
held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this resolution, or of the
aforementioned Financing Documents or Closing Documents, or of the Series 2016 Obligations, but this resolution, the
aforementioned documents, and the Series 2016 Obligations shall be construed and endorsed as if such illegal or invalid
provisions had not been contained therein.
21. The Series 2016 Obligations, when executed and delivered, shall contain a recital that they are issued pursuant
to the Act, and such recitals shall be conclusive evidence of the validity of the Series 2016 Obligations and the regularity
of the issuance thereof, and that all acts, conditions, and things required by the laws of the State of Minnesota relating
to the adoption of this resolution, to the issuance of the Series 2016 Obligations, and to the execution of the
aforementioned documents to happen, exist, and be performed precedent to the execution of the aforementioned
documents have happened, exist, and have been performed as so required by law.
22. The City will not participate in the preparation of any disclosure document relating to the offer and sale of the
Series 2016 Obligations (the "Disclosure Documents "), and will make no independent investigation with respect to the
information contained in any Disclosure Documents and the City assumes no responsibility for the sufficiency, accuracy,
or completeness of such information, except for any information contained therein describing the City, or litigation with
respect to the City. The City hereby consents to the distribution of the Disclosure Documents. The City hereby approves
the execution and delivery by the Borrower (and any guarantor of the obligations of the Borrower) of any continuing
disclosure agreement prepared and delivered for the benefit of the Funding Lender or the Trustee or any successors or
assigns.
23. The authority to approve, execute, and deliver future amendments to the Financing Documents or other
documents executed and delivered by the City in connection with the issuance of the Series 2016 Obligations is hereby
delegated to the City Officials, subject to the following conditions: (i) such amendments do not materially adversely
affect the interests of the City; (ii) such amendments do not contravene or violate any policy of the City; and (iii) such
amendments are acceptable in form and substance to Bond Counsel. The authorization hereby given shall be further
construed as authorization for the execution and delivery of such certificates and related items as may be required to
demonstrate compliance with the agreements being amended and the terms of this resolution. The execution of any
instrument by the City Officials shall be conclusive evidence of the approval of such instruments in accordance with the
terms hereof.
24. The City Officials, Bond Counsel, other attorneys, engineers, and other agents or employees of the City are
hereby authorized to do all acts and things required of them by or in connection with this resolution, the
aforementioned documents, and the Series 2016 Obligations, for the full, punctual, and complete performance of all the
terms, covenants, and agreements contained in the Series 2016 Obligations, the aforementioned documents, and this
resolution. If for any reason the Mayor or the City Manager is unable to execute and deliver the documents referred to
in this resolution, such documents may be executed by any member of the City Council or any officer of the City
delegated the duties of the Mayor or the City Manager with the same force and effect as if such documents were
executed and delivered by the Mayor or the City Manager.
25. The Borrower shall pay the administrative fee of the City when due in accordance with the terms of the Project
Loan Agreement and the Subordinate Loan Agreement. The Borrower will also pay, or, upon demand, reimburse the
City for payment of, any and all costs incurred by the City in connection with the Project and the issuance of the Series
2016 Obligations, whether or not the Series 2016 Obligations are issued, including any costs for reasonable attorneys'
fees.
26. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -25
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution passed by the Council on the dates stated below, the City Engineer has
prepared plans and specifications for Zone 2 and State Aid Street Rehabilitation Improvements, for the following:
Zone 2: Resolution passed February 1, 2016
41 "Avenue, Reservoir Boulevard to Stinson Boulevard
43 dAvenue, Reservoir Boulevard to Arthur Street
State Aid: Resolution passed March 7, 2016
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Jefferson Street, 40 Avenue to 44 Avenue
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
1.Such plans and specifications identified as 2016 Zone 2 Street Rehabilitation, City Project 1602 and2016 State Aid
Street Rehabilitation, City Project Number 1605 are hereby approved.
2.The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in a trade journal
anadvertisement for bids upon making of such improvement under such approved plans andspecifications. The
advertisement shall be published a minimum of three weeks prior to the bidopening, shall specify the work to
be done, shall state that bids will be received by representatives ofthe City Council of Columbia Heights until
10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at which time they willbe publicly opened at the place designated, will
then be tabulated and will be considered by the CityCouncil on Monday, April 25, 2016 in the Council
Chambers. Any bidder whose responsibility isquestioned during consideration of the bid will be given an
opportunity to address the council on theissue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and
filed with the clerk andaccompanied by a cash deposit, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City of
Columbia Heights for5 percent of the amount of such bid.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -26
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the City of St. Anthony, the City of St. Anthony has
advertised for bids for City Project No. 1508. Bids for the Stinson Boulevard Street and Utility Improvement Project
and Appurtenant Work 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 makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
The following bids were received by the City of St. Anthony complying with the advertisement:
Bidder Base Bid
RL Larson Excavating, Inc. $ 2,060,276.95
LaTour Construction, Inc. $ 2,082,368.90
Northdale Construction Co. $ 2,505,601.56
Park Construction Co. $ 2,551,726.55
SR Weidema, Inc. $ 2,651,130.34
It appears that RL Larson Excavating, Inc. of St. Cloud, MN is the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA:
The City of Columbia Heights concurs with the City of St. Anthony Village in awarding the construction contract for
the Stinson Boulevard 2016 Street and Utility Improvement Project and Appurtenant Work, City of Columbia
Heights' Project 1508, to RL Larson Excavating, Inc. of St. Cloud, MN according to plans and specifications therefore
approved by the Council.
The City of Columbia Heights portion of City Project No. 1508 shall be funded from the Fund 415 - 51508 -5185.
RESOLUTION 2016 -27
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has issued Tres. Reg. 1.140 -2 providing that proceeds of tax exempt
bond used to reimburse prior expenditures will be not be deemed spent unless certain requirements are
met; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") expects to incur certain expenditures which may
be financed temporarily from sources other than bonds, and reimbursed from the proceeds of a bond;
Now, therefore, 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
(a) The City reasonably intends to make expenditures for Project Nos. 1508 and 1605 consisting of State
Aid Street Rehabilitation and reasonably intends to reimburse itself for such expenditures from the
proceeds of debt to be issued by the City in one or more series in the maximum principal amount of
$325,000.
(b) The City reasonably intends to make expenditures for Project Nos. 1602 and 1607 consisting of Zone 2
Street Rehabilitation, including 45th Avenue from Main Street to dead end at University Avenue and
reasonably intends to reimburse itself for such expenditures from the proceeds of debt to be issued by
the City in one or more series in the maximum principal amount of $217,000.
(c) This resolution is intended to constitute a declaration of official intent for purposes of Tres. Reg.
1.150 -2 and any successor law, regulating or ruling.