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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-26-2016OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 PM on Monday September 26, 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 7:01 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, Keith Dahl; Economic Development Manager, Gary Gorman; Fire Chief and Katie Bruno; City Clerk /Council Secretary 3. INVOCATION Invocation provided by Rachel Schwenke, First Lutheran 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.) 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 September 12, 2016 B. Approve annual membership with the League of Minnesota Cities. *Removed for Discussion C. Adopt Resolution 2016 -83 being a resolution establishing amount of City Share and amount Of Special Assessments on Projects to be levied. *Removed for Discussion D. Adopt Resolution 2016 -84 being a resolution ordering preparation of a report for MSAS Overlay. *Removed for Discussion E. Adopt Resolution 2016 -85 being a resolution ordering preparation of a report for Zone 1 Seal Coat. *Removed for Discussion F. Adopt Resolution 2016 -82 being a resolution accepting bids and awarding the contract for 2016 Sanitary Sewer Lining, City Project No. 1604. *Removed far Discussion City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 2 G. Re- establish date for 2016 Public Special Assessment Levy Hearing for: Seal Coat, Street Rehabilitation, MSAS Mill & Overlay, and Delinquent Accounts. *Removed for Discussion H. Approve Gambling Permit, Immaculate Conception Church, November 20, 2016 bingo /raffle MOTION: Move to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to a gambling permit for Immaculate Conception Church to conduct bingo and a raffle at their event being held November 20, 2016 at 4030 Jackson Street NE, Columbia Heights; and furthermore, that the City of Columbia Heights hereby waives the remainder of the thirty -day notice to the local governing body. I. Consideration of approval of attached list of rental housing applications. MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for September 26, 2016, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. J. Approve Business License Applications MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for September 26, 2016. K. 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 162869 through 163043 in the amount of $ 596,320.67. Councilmember Nawrocki requested items 8, C, D, E, F, G be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion: Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve the consent agenda items A, H, 1, J and K. All Ayes, Motion Carried, Councilmember Nawrocki requested the following items be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion: B. Approve annual membership with the League of Minnesota Cities. Councilmember Nawrocki suggested the membership be paid from a department budget other than the Mayor /Council budget. City Manager Fehst explained the membership has historically been paid from the Mayor Council budget, as many of the events are geared towards elected officials. Motion by Councilmember Murzyn Jr., seconded by Councilmember Nawrocki to approve membership renewal for one year with the League of Minnesota Cities for $16,906. All Ayes, Motion Carried. C. Adopt Resolution 2016 -83 being a resolution establishing amount of City Share and amount of Special Assessments on Projects to be levied. Councilmember Nawrocki asked how this compares with previous years. Director Hansen explained this covers five separate projects, the largest being Stinson Blvd. The remaining projects follow the street rehabilitation program; rates vary annually based on what's being assessed. Hansen confirmed the assessment percentages are the same as they have been. Motion by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to waive the reading of Resolution 2016 -83, there being ample copies available for the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried. 5 City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 3 Motion by Councilmember Nawrocki, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to adopt Resolution 2016 -83 being a resolution establishing amount of City share and amount of special assessments on projects to be levied. All Ayes, Motion Carried. D. Adopt Resolution 2016 -84 being a resolution ordering preparation of a report for MSAS Overlay Director Hansen explained this is the first step, ordering the feasibility report. The specific streets will come before the council in a Public Hearing. Motion by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Williams to waive the reading of Resolution 2016 -84, there being ample copies available for the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried Motion by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt Resolution 2016 -84, being a Resolution ordering preparation of a feasibility report for MSAS Overlay, Project 1705, All Ayes, Motion Carried E. Adopt Resolution 2016 -85 being a resolution ordering preparation of a report for Zone 1 Seal Coat Director Hansen explained this is the first step a Public Hearing will follow. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to waive the reading of Resolution 2016 -85, there being ample copies available for the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to adopt Resolution 2016 -85, being a Resolution ordering preparation of a feasibility report for Zone 1 Street Seal Coat Program, Project 1601. All Ayes, Motion Carried F. Adopt Resolution 2016 -82 being a resolution accepting bids and awarding the contract for 2016 Sanitary Sewer Lining, City Project No. 1604 Director Hansen reported there is no cost to home- owners, and the Contractor provided notice to the residents. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to waive the reading of Resolution 2016 -82, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to adopt Resolution 2016 -82, being a resolution accepting bids and awarding the contract for 2016 Sanitary Sewer Lining, City Project No. 1604, to Visu- Sewer, Inc. of Pewaukee, Wisconsin based upon their low, qualified, responsible base bid far lining in the amount of $153,710.5 and accepting the alternate service lateral connection bid in the amount of $44,000 for a total contract award of $197,710.50, with funds to be appropriated from Fund 652-51604-5185; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same. All Ayes, Motion Carried G. Re- establish date for 2016 Public Special Assessment Levy Hearing for: Seal Coat, Street Rehabilitation, MSAS Mill & Overlay, and Delinquent Accounts. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to cancel the following Public Special Assessment Levy Hearings scheduled for October 3, 2016: 6 City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 4 • City Project #1501 - Zone 7B Street Seal Coat, to be held in the City Council Chambers • City Projects #1602 and #1607 - 2016 Street Rehabilitation, Zone 2 • City Project #1605 — State Aid Street Mill & Overlay, to be held in the City Council Chambers • City Project #1508 — State Aid Street Reconstruction, to be held in the City Council Chambers, and • Delinquent Accounts All Ayes, Motion Carried. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to establish Monday, December 5, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. as the Public Special Assessment Levy Hearing for City Project #1501 - Zone 713 Street Seal Coat, to be held in the City Council Chambers. All Ayes, Motion Carried. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to establish Monday, December 5, 2016 at 6:15 p.m. as the Public Special Assessment Levy Hearings for City Projects #1602 and #1607 - 2016 Street Rehabilitation, Zone 2 to be held in the City Council Chambers. All Ayes, Motion Carried. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to establish Monday, December 5, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. as the Public Special Assessment Levy Hearing for City Project #1605 — State Aid Street Mill & Overlay, to be held in the City Council Chambers. All Ayes, Motion Carried. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to establish Monday, December 5, 2016 at 6:45 p.m. as the Public Special Assessment Levy Hearing for City Project #1508 — State Aid Street Reconstruction, to be held in the City Council Chambers. All Ayes, Motion Carried. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Adopt Resolutions for Abatement at the following properties; 4335 Tyler Street NE, 3826 Tyler Street NE, 142146th Avenue NE and 4618 Fillmore Street NE. Fire Chief Gary Gorman reported 4335 Tyler St and 142146th St. have tree stumps needing to be removed. 3826 Tyler St. required soffit repair and paint. 4618 Fillmore St. required repair of a broken garage door. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Numbers 2016 -77, 2016 -78, 2016 -79, and 2016 -80, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to adopt Resolution Numbers 2016 -77, 2016 -78, 2016 -79, and 2016 -80, being resolutions of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the properties listed a nuisance and approving the abatement of violations from the properties pursuant to City Code section 8.206. All Ayes, Motion Carried. B. Consideration of revocation of the license to operate a rental unit within the City of Columbia Heights is requested against the rental property at 4321 University Avenue NE for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 5 Fire Chief Gary Gorman reported he has been unable to contact the owner to schedule a rental inspection of the property. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Number 2016 -86, being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to adopt Resolution Number 2016 -86, being Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental license listed. All Ayes, Motion Carried 9. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions a. Sale of City's Vacant Asset Located at 820 40th Avenue NE Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1634, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. disapprove Ordinance No. 1634, being an ordinance authorizing the sale of certain real property located at 820 40th Avenue NE. All Ayes, Motion Carried B. Bid Considerations C. New Business and Reports 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager Walt Fehst announced Firefighter Matt Field will be retiring after over 37 years of dedicated service to the community. Manager Fehst announced two dedications for Medal of Honor recipient James LaBelle will be taking place. The first will be on October 6th at 9:00 AM at Columbia Heights High School, the second on October 7th at 10:30 AM at LaBelle Park. 11. CITIZENS FORUM Rachel Schwenke, 4448 Tyler St Ne thanked the Police Department for the recent community forum, race and bias were discussed, approximately 90 citizens attended. Mayor Peterson encouraged remembrance of our servicemen and women, police and firefighters. 12. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjour, d at 7:36 p.m. r Respectively Submitted, Katie Bruno, Council Secretary /City Clerk City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -77 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Karen J. Schneider (hereinafter "Owner of Record "). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4335 Tyler Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on August 18, 2016. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on July 11, 2016, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2. That on August 18, 2016, inspectors re- inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3. That on September 8, 2016, inspectors re- inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected. 4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: A. Shall remove the tree stump(s) in the front yard to within 2 -4 inches below ground level. 5. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 4335 Tyler Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-78 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Eric C. Fremstad (Hereinafter "Owner of Record "). 9 City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 7 Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3826 Tyler Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on August 16, 2016. 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 6. That on July 14, 2016, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 7. That on August 31, 2016, inspectors re- inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 8. That on September 15, 2016, inspectors re- inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected. 9. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: A. Shall replace all rotting soffits on house. B. Shall paint all peeling areas on building soffits and windows. 10. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 4. That the property located at 3826 Tyler Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 5. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -79 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Frank S. Ranallo (hereinafter "Owner of Record "). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1421 46th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the 10 City Council Minutes September 26 2016 Page 8 of 12 causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on August 30, 2016. 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 11. That on July 11, 2016, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 12. That on August 5, 2016, an inspection extension was granted to the owner of the address at the owner's request. 13. That on August 30, 2016, inspectors re- inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 14. That on September 14, 2016, inspectors re- inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected. 15. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: A. Shall remove all of the tree stumps in the front yard to within 2 -4 inches below ground level. 16. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 6. That the property located at 142146 1h Avenue N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 7. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 8. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -80 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Patricia Porter (hereinafter "Owner of Record "). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4618 Fillmore Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on July 15, 2016. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, 11 City Council Minutes September 26 2016 Page 9 of 12 the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT That on June 9, 2016, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. That on July 15, 2016, inspectors re- inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. That on August 11, 2016 and September 7, 2016, inspectors re- inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: Shall repair /replace broken garage door. That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL That the property located at 4618 Fiilmore Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-82 A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for City Project No. 1604, 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 makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT The following bids were received complying with the advertisement: Bidder Visu- Base Bid Alternate 1 Lateral Connect Base Bid and Alternate 1 and Sewer $ 153,710.50 $ 147,150.75 $ 44,000.00 Lateral Connect Lateral Connect $ 197,710.50 $191,150.75 Insituform $147,075.00 $147,075.00 $ 60,086.00 $ 207,161.00 $ 207,161.00 Hydro Klean $ 150,158.70 $143,638.10 $ 71,491.40 $ 221,650.10 $ 215,129.50 Veit $166,147.00 $ 166,147.00 $ 55,000.00 $ 221,147.00 $ 221,147.00 12 Michels Corporation Lametti & Sons National Water Main $ 175,643.00 $ 175,643.00 $ 69,460.00 $193,269.00 $ 186,122.00 $ 70,000.00 $ 239,674.50 $ 226,163.50 $ 43,500.00 $ 245,103.00 $ 263,269.00 $ 283,174.50 It appears that Visu- Sewer, Inc. of Pewaukee, Wisconsin is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: City Council Minutes September 26 2016 Page 10 of 12 $ 245,103.00 $ 256,122.00 $ 269,663.50 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 2016 Sanitary Sewer Lining, City Project No. 1604, 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. 1604 shall be funded from the Sanitary Sewer Construction Fund. RESOLUTION NO, 2016 -83 A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 22nd day of August, 2016, ordered a special assessment hearing to levy the cost of improvements and; WHEREAS, the following projects will be specially assessed in October, 2016, and a portion of the costs may be borne by the City, 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 Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.061 and City Code 4.103, that the breakdown is as follows: PROJECT ESTIMATED ASSESSED ESTIMATED CITY PORTION PORTION TOTAL 2016 State Aid Construction, Project 1508 $114,535 $156,660 $271,195 2016 State Aid Construction, Project 1508 $725,355 - -- $725,355 State Aid, General, Capital, and Utility Funds 2016 State Aid Construction, Project 1508 Total $839,890 $156,660 $996,550 2016 Street Rehabilitation, Projects 1602 and 1607 $ 69,495 $242,340 $311,835 2016 State Aid Overlay, Project 1605 $ 61,400 $161,125 $222,525 2016 Street Rehabilitation and State Aid Overlay, Projects 1602, 1605, and 1607 $192,900 - -- $192,900 State Aid, General, Capital, and Utility Funds 13 City Council Minutes September 26 2016 Page 11 of 12 2016 Street Rehabilitation and State Aid Overlay, $323,795 $403,465 $727,260 Projects 1602, 1605, and 1607 Total RESOLUTION NO. 2016-84 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, the City Council intends to assess the benefitted property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.011 to 429.111 (Laws 1953, Chapter 398, as amended), and Section 103B.201 to 1036.251, as follows: 1705 STATE AID STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM 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 the proposed improvements be referred to Mr. Kevin Hansen, City Engineer, for study, and that he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvements are necessary, cost effective, and feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended and a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for affected parcels. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-85 A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, the City Council of Columbia Heights is proposing to rehabilitate and maintain local streets in Zone 1 under the Street Rehabilitation program, and Whereas, the City Council intends to assess the benefitted property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.011 to 429.111 (Laws 1953, Chapter 398, as amended), and Section 10313.201 to 103B.251, as follows: 1601 ZONE 1 SEAL COAT 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 the proposed improvements be referred to Mr. Kevin Hansen, City Engineer, for study, and that he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvements are necessary, cost effective, and feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended and a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for affected parcels. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-86 14 City Council Minutes September 26 2016 Page 12 of 12 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of that certain residential rental license held by Dereje Desta (Hereinafter "License Holder "). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4321 University Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(B), written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on August 18, 2016 of a public hearing to be held on September 26, 2016. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on or about June 17, 2016, Community Development staff sent a letter requesting the owner of the property to schedule a rental inspection for this property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 2. That on or about June 24, 2016, Community Development staff sent a second letter requesting the owner of the property to schedule a rental inspection for this property. The letter was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 3. That on August 18, 2016, inspection office staff reviewed the property file and noted that the property remained unlicensed. A Statement of Cause was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed in the property records. 4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City's Residential Maintenance Code were found to exist, to -wit: a. Shall schedule a rental property inspection with Community Development. 5. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III 5A.306 and 5A.303(A).