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The following are the minutes for the Public Improvement Hearing meeting of the City
Council held at 6:00 PM on Monday December 5, 2016 in the City Council Chambers, City
Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota
1. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Nawrocki called the meeting to order at 6:11 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council President Nawrocki, Councilmembers Williams, Schmitt and Murzyn, Jr.
Also Present: Walt Fehst; City Manager, Kevin Hansen; Public Works Director, Kathy Young;
Assistant City Engineer, Katie Bruno; City Clerk /Council Secretary
3. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY HEARING: 2016 SEAL COAT PROGRAM
A. Street Seal Coat Project
1) Presentation of Information on Seal Coat Project by Staff
Director of Public Works Kevin Hansen gave an overview of the project. Assessment rates
are unchanged from the Improvement Hearing; $297 for street rate and $99 for Avenue
rate. Hansen noted there was a publication notice error, resulting in no interest due until
November 14, 2017.
Director Hansen reported Council adopted a 3.5% interest rate at a recent levy hearing; this
is consistent with the bonds sold.
2) Questions and Comments on Seal Coat Project
John Hanson IV -4061 Maureen Dr NE questioned if the City has plans to address the
number of semi trucks traveling through his neighborhood. Director Hansen indicated he
was not aware of problematic truck traffic in that area. Councilmember Nawrocki
suggested Mr. Hanson call the police department if he sees semis, and they can provide
extra surveillance.
Jeff Hagen -4440 2% St. NE indicated he thought seal coating was part of property taxes.
Director Hansen explained this process has been followed for at least 20 years.
B. Close the Public Hearing
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to close the Public
Hearing of the 2016 Street Seal Coat, Project 1501. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
C. Consideration of Resolution
Motion by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Williams to waive the
reading of Resolution 2016 -121, 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 -121 being a resolution levying and adopting the assessment for 2016 Zone
7B Street Seal Coat Improvement, City Project 1501, and changing the interest rate to 3.5 %.
All Ayes, Motion Carried.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
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Respectively Submitted,
Katie Bruno, Council Secretary /City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -121
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is adopting the assessment roll according to the
City Charter for the following local improvements and determining that said improvements
have been made and ratifying and conforming all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special
Assessment numbered 2016 -Z7 -01 -001: Seal Coat on 2nd Street, 40th Avenue to 43rd Avenue
and 44th Avenue to 45th Avenue; 2%Z Street, 44th Avenue to 45th Avenue; 3rd Street, 40th Avenue
to 42nd Avenue and 44th Avenue to 45th Avenue; 39th Avenue, Main Street to 2nd Street; 41St
Avenue, Main Street to 3rd Street; 42nd Avenue, Main Street to 2nd Street; and 43rd Avenue,
Main Street to 2nd Street, all in project 1501; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 6:00 o'clock p.m.
on the 5th day of December, 2016, in the City Council Chambers, 590 40th Avenue NE,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons
interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the
proportion of the cost of making the local improvements above described, a notice of such
hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law, and a notice mailed to each
property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and,
WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvements
and has prepared an assessment roll therefore,
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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
Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll for local
improvements known and described as "Zone 7B Seal Coat" numbered 2016 -Z7-
01 -001, Project 1501, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of
land enumerated in said assessment roll was and is especially benefited by such
improvement in an amount not less than the amount set opposite in the column
headed "Actual Assessment Amount ". And this Council further finds and
determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvements to be
specially assessed against such lot or parcel of land is the amount set opposite
the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment
roll.
Section 3: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before
4:30 p.m. on November 14, 2017. Any unpaid amount will be certified to Anoka
County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable
in the year 2018. The annual principal installments, together with 3.5% interest
accrued on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for
a period of one year as designated on the assessment roll.
Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and re- determine to proceed with said
improvement, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in
regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall hereafter be known and
numbered as Local Improvement numbered 2016 -Z7 -01 -001, Project 1501.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ! ;+
DECEMBER 1'6
The following are the minutes for the Public Improvement Hearing meeting of the City
Council held at 6:15 PM on Monday December 5, 2016 in the City Council Chambers, City
Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota
1. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Nawrocki called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council President Nawrocki, Councilmembers Williams, Schmitt and Murzyn, Jr.
Also Present: Walt Fehst; City Manager, Kevin Hansen; Public Works Director, Kathy Young;
Assistant City Engineer, Katie Bruno; City Clerk /Council Secretary
3. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY HEARING: 2016 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR
ZONE 2 AND 45TH AVENUE
A. Street Rehabilitation Projects
1) Presentation of Information on Street Rehabilitation Projects by Staff
Director of Public Works Kevin Hansen gave an overview of the project, indicating it took
longer than expected. Assessment rates are varied throughout the project. Hansen noted
there was a publication notice error, resulting in no interest due until November 14, 2017.
Hansen gave an explanation on how corner lots are assessed, indicating the City of
Columbia Heights property owners pay both a street and avenue rate.
2) Questions and Comments on Street Rehabilitation Projects
Aliaziar Adagon -1915 41St Ave NE questioned the levy payment process. Director Hansen
explained residents can pay the full amount, or any amount up until November 14, 2017,
any remaining balance will be forwarded to Anoka County to be collected with property
taxes.
Terry Weiss -4241 Reservoir Blvd requested clarification on the November 14, 2017 due
date.
Jeff Hagen -4440 2 Y2 St NE asked of reminder notices will be sent out in 2017. Hansen
agreed that would be a good idea. Hagen submitted a letter to the City Clerk on November
14, 2016 requesting the assessment be lowered. A copy of that letter is attached.
B. Close the Public Hearing
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to close the
Public Hearing of the 2016 Street Rehabilitation, Project Numbers 1602 and 1607.
All Ayes, Motion Carried.
C. Consideration of Resolutions
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to waive the
reading of Resolution 2016 -122, Resolution 2016 -123, and Resolution 2016 -124, there being
ample copies available for the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr adopt
Resolution 2016 -122 being a resolution levying and adopting the assessment for 2016 Street
Rehabilitation, Zone 2 — Partial Street Reconstruction, Project 1602 and changing the
interest rate to 3.5 %. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr adopt
Resolution 2016 -123 being a resolution levying and adopting the assessment for 2016 Street
Rehabilitation, Zone 2 — Partial Street Reconstruction (FDR), Project 1607 and changing the
interest rate to 3.5 %. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr adopt
Resolution 2016 -124 being a resolution levying and adopting the assessment far 2016 Street
Rehabilitation, Zone 2 — Mill and Overlay, Project 1602 and changing the interest rate to
3.5 %. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
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Respectively Su mitted,
Katie Bruno, Council Secretary /City Clerk
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A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is adopting the assessment roll according to the
City Charter for the following local improvements and determining that said improvements
have been made and ratifying and conforming all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special
Assessment numbered 2016 -Z2 -03 -001: Zone 2 Partial Street Reconstruction on 43rd Avenue
from Reservoir Boulevard to Arthur Street, all in project 1602; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 6:15 o'clock p.m.
on the 5th day of December, 2016, in the City Council Chambers, 590 40th Avenue NE,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons
interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the
proportion of the cost of making the local improvements above described, a notice of such
hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law, and a notice mailed to each
property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and,
WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvements
and has prepared an assessment roll therefore,
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
Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll for local
improvements known and described as "Zone 2 Partial Street Reconstruction"
numbered 2016 -Z2 -03 -001, Project 1602, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of
land enumerated in said assessment roll was and is especially benefited by such
improvement in an amount not less than the amount set opposite in the column
headed "Actual Assessment Amount ". And this Council further finds and
determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvements to be
specially assessed against such lot or parcel of land is the amount set opposite
the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment
roll.
Section 3: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before
4:30 p.m. on November 14, 2017. Any unpaid amount will be certified to Anoka
County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable
in the year 2018. The annual principal installments, together with 5% interest
accrued on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for
a period of ten years or less as designated on the assessment roll.
Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and re- determine to proceed with said
improvement, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in
regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall hereafter be known and
numbered as Local Improvement numbered 2016 -Z2 -03 -001, Project 1602.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-123
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is adopting the assessment roll according to the
City Charter for the following local improvements and determining that said improvements
have been made and ratifying and conforming all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special
Assessment numbered 2016 -Z2 -03 -002: Zone 2 Partial Street Reconstruction on 45th Avenue
from Main Street to the dead end at University Avenue, all in project 1607; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 6:15 o'clock p.m.
on the 5th day of December, 2016, in the City Council Chambers, 590 40th Avenue NE,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons
interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the
proportion of the cost of making the local improvements above described, a notice of such
hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law, and a notice mailed to each
property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and,
WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvements
and has prepared an assessment roll therefore,
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
Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll for local
improvements known and described as "Zone 2 Partial Street Reconstruction"
numbered 2016 -Z2 -03 -002, Project 1607, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of
land enumerated in said assessment roll was and is especially benefited by such
improvement in an amount not less than the amount set opposite in the column
headed "Actual Assessment Amount ". And this Council further finds and
determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvements to be
specially assessed against such lot or parcel of land is the amount set opposite
the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment
roll.
Section 3: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before
4:30 p.m. on November 14, 2017. Any unpaid amount will be certified to Anoka
County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable
in the year 2018. The annual principal installments, together with 5% interest
accrued on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for
a period of ten years or less as designated on the assessment roll.
Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and re- determine to proceed with said
improvement, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in
regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall hereafter be known and
numbered as Local Improvement numbered 2016 -Z2 -03 -002, Project 1607.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-124
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is adopting the assessment roll according to the
City Charter for the following local improvements and determining that said improvements
have been made and ratifying and conforming all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special
Assessment numbered 2016 -Z2 -44 -001: Zone 2 Mill and Overlay on 41st Avenue from
Reservoir Boulevard to Stinson Boulevard, all in project 1602; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 6:15 o'clock p.m.
on the 5th day of December, 2016, in the City Council Chambers, 590 40th Avenue NE,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons
interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the
proportion of the cost of making the local improvements above described, a notice of such
hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law, and a notice mailed to each
property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and,
WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvements
and has prepared an assessment roll therefore,
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:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll for local
improvements known and described as "Zone 2 Mill and Overlay" numbered
2016 -Z2 -44 -001, Project 1602, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of
land enumerated in said assessment roll was and is especially benefited by such
improvement in an amount not less than the amount set opposite in the column
headed "Actual Assessment Amount ". And this Council further finds and
determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvements to be
specially assessed against such lot or parcel of land is the amount set opposite
the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment
roll.
Section 3: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before
4:30 p.m. on November 14, 2017. Any unpaid amount will be certified to Anoka
County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable
in the year 2018. The annual principal installments, together with 5% interest
accrued on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for
a period of ten years or less as designated on the assessment roll.
Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and re- determine to proceed with said
improvement, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in
regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall hereafter be known and
numbered as Local Improvement numbered 2016 -Z2 -44 -001, Project 1602.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Dear Municipal Clerk,
I am giving a written objection to the assessments that have been levied against our property of:
4440, 2 % St. NE, Cal Hgts, MN., 55421; PIN 35- 30 -24 -22 -0049
Assessments: City Partial Street Reconstruction, #2016 -Z2- 03-002 and Seal Coat, # 2016- Z7 -01 -001
We will bring in roug That will be gross. This is much lower than last year.
We have some unexpected expenses this year end.
We are requesting that the amount of this assessment be lowered to an affordable amount.
Thank You,
Jeff Hagen
Property Owner
NOV 14 2016
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DECEMBER 5,2016
The following are the minutes for the Public Improvement Hearing meeting of the City
Council held at 6:30 PM on Monday December 5, 2016 in the City Council Chambers, City
Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota
1. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Nawrocki called the meeting to order at 6:43 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council President Nawrocki, Councilmembers Williams, Schmitt and Murzyn, Jr.
Also Present: Walt Fehst; City Manager, Kevin Hansen; Public Works Director, Kathy Young;
Assistant City Engineer, Katie Bruno; City Clerk /Council Secretary
3. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY HEARING: 2016 STATE AID STREET REHABILITATION
PROGRAM —MILL AND OVERLAY
A. Street Rehabilitation Project
1) Presentation of Information on State Aid Street Rehabilitation Project by Staff
Director of Public Works Kevin Hansen gave an overview of the project. Assessment rates
are subsidized because these are State Aid roads. Hansen noted there was a publication
notice error, resulting in no interest due until November 14, 2017.
2) Questions and Comments on Street Rehabilitation Project
B. Close the Public Hearing
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to close the
Public Hearing of the 2016 State Aid Street Rehabilitation, Project Number 1605. All Ayes,
Motion Carried.
C. Consideration of Resolution
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to waive the
reading of Resolution 2016 -125, there being ample copies available for the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to adopt
Resolution 2016 -125 being a resolution levying and adopting the assessment for 2016 State
Aid Street Rehabilitation — Mill and Overlay, Project 1605 and changing the interest rate to
3.5 %. All Ayes, Motion Carried. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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Respectively Submitted,
Katie Bruno, Council Secretary/City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-125
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is adopting the assessment roll according to the
City Charter for the following local improvements and determining that said improvements
have been made and ratifying and conforming all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special
Assessment numbered 2016 -SA -44 -001: State Aid Mill and Overlay on Jefferson Street from
40th Avenue to 44th Avenue, all in project 1605; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 6:30 o'clock p.m.
on the 5th day of December, 2016, in the City Council Chambers, 590 40th Avenue NE,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons
interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the
proportion of the cost of making the local improvements above described, a notice of such
hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law, and a notice mailed to each
property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and,
WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvements
and has prepared an assessment roll therefore,
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
Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll for local
improvements known and described as "State Aid Mill and Overlay" numbered
2016 -SA -44 -001, Project 1605, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of
land enumerated in said assessment roll was and is especially benefited by such
improvement in an amount not less than the amount set opposite in the column
headed "Actual Assessment Amount ". And this Council further finds and
determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvements to be
specially assessed against such lot or parcel of land is the amount set opposite
the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment
roll.
Section 3: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before
4:30 p.m. on November 14, 2017. Any unpaid amount will be certified to Anoka
County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable
in the year 2018. The annual principal installments, together with 3.5% interest
accrued on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for
a period of ten years or less as designated on the assessment roll.
Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and re- determine to proceed with said
improvement, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in
regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall hereafter be known and
numbered as Local Improvement numbered 2016 -SA -44 -001, Project 1605.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF 1 1:
DECEMBER 59 2016)
The following are the minutes for the Public Improvement Hearing meeting of the City
Council held at 6:45 PM on Monday December 5, 2016 in the City Council Chambers, City
Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota
1. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Nawrocki called the meeting to order at 6:46 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council President Nawrocki, Councilmembers Williams, Schmitt and Murzyn, Jr.
Also Present: Walt Fehst; City Manager, Kevin Hansen; Public Works Director, Kathy Young;
Assistant City Engineer, Katie Bruno; City Clerk /Council Secretary
3. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY HEARING: 2016 STATE AID STREET REHABILITATION
PROGRAM — FULL STREET RECONSTRUCTION
A. Street Rehabilitation Project
1) Presentation of Information on State Aid Street Rehabilitation Project by Staff
Director of Public Works Kevin Hansen gave an overview of the project, indicating it was a
complete reconstruction of Stinson Blvd, including new water main, sanitary sewer repairs
and new storm sewer, along with a trail and street lighting. Only the street portion was
assessed; following the state aid assessment policy. The final wear course will be completed
in spring of 2017.
2) Questions and Comments on Street Rehabilitation Project
B. Close the Public Hearing
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Williams to close the Public
Hearing of the 2016 State Aid Street Rehabilitation, Project Number 1508. All Ayes, Motion
Carried.
C. Consideration of Resolution
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Williams to waive the
reading of Resolution 2016 -126, there being ample copies available for the public. All Ayes,
Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt
Resolution 2016 -126 being a resolution levying and adopting the assessment for 2016 State
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Aid Street Rehabilitation — Full Street Reconstruction, Project 1508 and changing the interest
rate to 3.5%. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
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Respectively Submitted,
Katie Bruno, Council Secretary /City Clerk
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is adopting the assessment roll according to the
City Charter for the following local improvements and determining that said improvements
have been made and ratifying and conforming all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special
Assessment numbered 2016 -SA -02 -001: Full Street Reconstruction on Stinson Boulevard from
37th Avenue to Silver Lane (St. Anthony), all in project 1508; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 6:45 o'clock p.m.
on the 5th day of December, 2016, in the City Council Chambers, 590 40th Avenue NE,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons
interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the
proportion of the cost of making the local improvements above described, a notice of such
hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law, and a notice mailed to each
property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and,
WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvements
and has prepared an assessment roll therefore,
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:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll for local
improvements known and described as "State Aid Full Street Reconstruction"
numbered 2015 -SA -02 -001, Project 1508, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of
land enumerated in said assessment roll was and is especially benefited by such
improvement in an amount not less than the amount set opposite in the column
headed "Actual Assessment Amount ". And this Council further finds and
determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvements to be
specially assessed against such lot or parcel of land is the amount set opposite
the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment
roll.
Section 3: That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before
4:30 p.m. on November 14, 2017. Any unpaid amount will be certified to Anoka
County for collection with the real estate taxes beginning with the taxes payable
in the year 2018. The annual principal installments, together with 3.5% interest
accrued on the unpaid balance are due and payable with the real estate taxes for
a period of fifteen years or less as designated on the assessment roll.
Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and re- determine to proceed with said
improvement, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in
regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall hereafter be known and
numbered as Local Improvement numbered 2016 -SA -02 -001, Project 1508.
Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
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OFFICIAL !
COLUMBIA CITY OF
.DECEMBER 5, 2016
The following are the minutes for the Public Improvement Hearing meeting of the City Council held at 7:00
PM on Monday December 5, 2016 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia
Heights, Minnesota
1. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Nawrocki called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council President Nawrocki, Councilmembers Williams, Schmitt and Murzyn, Jr.
Also Present: Walt Fehst; City Manager, Kevin Hansen; Public Works Director, Kathy Young; Assistant City
Engineer, Katie Bruno; City Clerk /Council Secretary
3. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING: 2017 SEAL COAT PROGRAM
A. Street Seal Coat Project
1) Presentation of Information on Seal Coat Project by Staff
Director of Public Works Kevin Hansen explained seal coating will help in extended the life of the streets.
The program area is Zone 1; 37th Ave. (South) Central Ave (West), Reservoir Blvd. (East) and 47th Ave.
(North).
2) Questions and Comments on Seal Coat Project
B. Close the Public Hearing
Motion by Councilmember Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Williams to close the
Public Hearing of the 2017 Street Seal Coat, Project 1601. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
C. Consideration of Resolution
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to waive the reading of
Resolution 2016 -127, there being ample copies available for the public. All Ayes, Motion Carrried.
Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Schmitt to adopt Resolution 2016 -127
being a resolution ordering improvement and preparation of plans for Zone 1 Street Seal Coating, City
Project 1601. All Ayes Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Respectively Submitted,
Katie Bruno, Council Secretary /City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-127
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution 2016 -101, adopted by the City Council on October 24, 2016, fixed a
date for a Council hearing on the proposed improvements in the Zone 1 area bounded by Central
Avenue and Reservoir Boulevard /Johnson Street from 37th Avenue to 47th Avenue, and
Whereas, ten days' mailed notice and two published notices of the hearing a week apart were given,
and the hearing was held thereon the 5th day of December, 2016, at which time all persons desiring to
be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon, and
Whereas, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being
defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions,
1601 SEAL COAT
That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
Peters Place
Gould Avenue to Reservoir Boulevard
Gould Avenue
Central Avenue to Reservoir Boulevard
41ST Avenue
Dead end to Reservoir Boulevard
42nd Avenue
Central Avenue to Reservoir Boulevard
42% Avenue
West cul -de -sac to East cul -de -sac
43`d Avenue
Central Avenue to McLeod Street
Fillmore Street
42nd Avenue to 42% Avenue
Pierce Street
42%2 Avenue to 43%2 Avenue
McLeod Street
Reservoir Boulevard to 45th Avenue
Royce Street
McLeod Street to 44th Avenue
Leander Lane
Royce Street to 44th Avenue
45% Avenue
Fillmore Street to Cul -de -sac
46th Avenue
Central Avenue to Fillmore Street
47th Avenue
Fillmore Street to Johnson Street
Tyler Street
45th Avenue to 47th Avenue
Polk Street
45th Avenue to 47th Avenue
Taylor Street
45th Avenue to 47th Avenue
Fillmore Street
45th Avenue to 46th Avenue
Pierce Street
46th Avenue to 47th Avenue
Parkview Lane
46th Avenue to 46th Avenue
Johnson Street
46th Avenue to 47th Avenue
Work includes spot concrete curb and gutter replacement, edge milling, bituminous surface patching
and seal coat application.
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
Such improvement is necessary, cost - effective and feasible as detailed in the feasibility report.
Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council Resolution adopted the 24`d day of
October, 2016.
These improvements shall also be known as Project No. 1601 and PIR: 2017 -Z1 -01 -001.
The City Engineer, Kevin Hansen, is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement. The
engineer shall prepare plans and specifications for the making of such improvement.