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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JuLV 25, 2016
The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 PM on Monday July 25,
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 7:27 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmembers Nawrocki, Williams, Schmitt and Murzyn, Jr.
Also Present: Walt Fehst; City Manager, Jim Hoeft; City Attorney, and Katie Bruno; City Clerk /Council Secretary
3. INVOCATION
Invocation provided by Max Richter, Community United Methodist Church
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.)
1. Mayor Peterson announced item 8A is being removed; the property was brought into compliance.
2. Councilmember Schmitt requested the addition of a report from the League of Minnesota Cities Policy
Committee meeting be added under New Business and Reports.
6. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS
A. Presentation from Crest View Communities; Shirley Barnes
Shirley Barnes presented a Certificate of Commendation for the City of Columbia Heights and the Columbia
Heights Public Schools, recognizing the recent designation of All America City in 2016.
Mayor Peterson accepted the Resolution on behalf of the City.
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 July 11, 2016
B. Accept Board and Commission Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Move to accept the minutes of the Charter Commission meeting of April 21, 2016
MOTION: Move to accept the minutes of the Library Board meeting of June 1, 2016
C. Adopt Summary for publication of Ordinance No. 1628 being an Ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article
IV of City Code.
MOTION: Move to adopt a summary for publication for Ordinance No. 1628 being an Ordinance amending
Chapter 8, Article IV of City Code of 2005 relating to the adoption of the Minnesota State Fire Code.
D. Consideration of approval of attached list of rental housing applications.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for July 25, 2016, in that
they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
E. Approve Business License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for July 25, 2016.
F. 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 162033 through 162224 in the amount of $1,010,345.76.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Nawrocki to approve the consent agenda.
All Ayes, Motion Carried.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against
rental properties at 4515 Fillmore Street NE (Resolution No. 2016 -55) for failure to meet the requirements of
the Property Maintenance Codes. (Item removed, property owner has made required corrections.)
9. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
B. Bid Considerations
C. New Business and Reports
1. Report from the League of Minnesota Cities Policy Committee meeting.
Councilmember Schmitt reported she attended the LMC Policy meeting on July 18th. She reported cities will
need to look at the small houses for healthcare legislation. City Manager Fehst reported the council is
scheduled to discuss that at the August worksession.
Councilmember Schmitt also noted changes in the retention policy for body cameras. City Attorney Jim Hoeft
reported Columbia Heights has an existing policy, and he will review it with Captain Austin and blend it with
the policy created by the LMC. Statewide Massage Therapist licensure and pawn broker regulation was
discussed as well.
Councilmember Nawrocki also attended the policy meeting; reporting he attended the improving fiscal
futures committee. A copy of the proposed law regarding temporary health care dwellings was distributed.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Councilmember Nawrocki suggested a letter be sent to a resident who assisted stranded travelers during a
recent storm.
Councilmember Nawrocki requested an updated on the total of the new library expenses, including all
expenses as well as revenue sources.
Councilmember Nawrocki reported the parade is not on the cable channel.
Councilmember Nawrocki requested the records be checked regarding the property at 4860 Monroe to
determine when the house was built. City Manager Walt Fehst reported the house is currently lower than the
street.
Councilmember Nawrocki reported he would have liked to see more details in the newsletter article regarding
the tax levy increase.
Councilmember Nawrocki requested the City Manager let the Council know when he will be out of the office.
Mayor Peterson announced National Night Out is Tuesday August 2 "d. The four visitors from Lomianki will be
visiting the week of August 2"d as well.
11. CITIZENS FORUM
Connie Buesgens - 102144th Ave NE asked if he temporary dwelling item will be discussed at a future council
meeting, as she would like to hear both sides of the issue. City Manager Walt Fehst explained staff is not
comfortable with the current proposal for a variety of reasons, also noting most other cities have chosen to opt
out.
Frost Simula -1700 49th Ave NE reported that predatory remodeling continues to be a recurrent theme in the
Twin Cities. Mr. Simula suggested a point of sale program could be beneficial. City Attorney Jim Hoeft reported
the City has looked at point of sales programs in the past. Hoeft also commented that there are crooks in all
areas, and it is important for the buyer to beware. Mayor Peterson suggested neighbors also be observant and
aware of work being done in their neighborhoods without the proper permits; encouraging residents to call the
Building Inspector.
Mayor Peterson reminded residents to remember our servicemen and women, as well as our Police Officers
and Firefighters.
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Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
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Respectively Submitted,
Katie Bruno, Council Secretary /City Clerk