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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OcrOBER 23, 2017
The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 PM on Monday
October 23, 2017 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Ave. N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota
1. CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL
Mayor Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Present: Mayor Schmitt, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Buesgens, Councilmember Murzyn, Jr.
and Councilmember Novitsky
Also Present: Joe Kloiber; Acting City Manager, Jim Hoeft; City Attorney, Kevin Hansen; Public Works Director,
Jesse Davies; Office Assistant, Lenny Austin; Interim Police Chief, Gary Gorman; Fire Chief, and Katie Bruno;
City Clerk /Council Secretary
2. INVOCATION
Invocation provided by Councilmember Bobby Williams
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. MISSION STATEMENT, Read by Mayor Schmitt.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality public services. Services will be provided in a fair, respectful and
professional manner that effectively address changing citizen and community needs in a fiscally - responsible
and customer friendly manner.
S. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to approve the agenda as
presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
6. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS
A. Proclamation recognizing Northeast Bank's 70th Anniversary
Mayor Schmitt read the proclamation, and announced Belva Rasmussen will be celebrating her 80th Birthday.
Andrea Murphy, Jason Helgemoe and Sue Sjoselius accepted the proclamation on behalf of Northeast Bank.
Mayor Schmitt announced Planet Fitness will have their Grand Opening on Wednesday, October 25th from
3:00 -7:00 PM.
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 October 9, 2017
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the Police Dept Listening Sessions, October 5, 2017
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the City Council Work Session, October 2, 2017
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B. Accept Board & Commission Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Move to accept the EDA minutes from September 5, 2017
C. Approve Resolution 2017 -108 Amending 2017 Budget (re Transfer of Funds)
MOTION: Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2017 -108, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution 2017 -108 being a Resolution amending the 2017 budget to use
certain additional revenue.
D. Authorize a School Liaison Contract with Columbia Heights School District
MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and Police Chief to enter into a Joint Powers agreement with
Columbia Heights Public Schools for the provision of a Police School Liaison Officer program as
stipulated in the Joint Powers Agreement for the period of January 1 through December 31, 2018.
E. Resolution 2017 -109 adopting a Data Retention Schedule for the CH Police Department
MOTION: Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2017 -109, being a resolution adopting a
Data Retention Schedule for the Columbia Heights Police Department, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2017 -109 being a Resolution adopting a Data Retention
Schedule for the Columbia Heights Police Department.
F. Approve Cooperative Agreement regarding Public Safety related to 2018 NFL Super
Bowl Security
MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a cooperative agreement
with the City of Minneapolis regarding public safety related to 2018 National Football League Super
Bowl Security.
G. First Amendment to the JPA with the City of St. Anthony for Stinson Boulevard
MOTION: Move to approve Amendment 1 in the amount of $52,729 for modifications to the traffic
signals on 37th and 39th Avenues.
H. Adopt Resolution 2017 -112, ordering preparation of a report for WAS Overlay
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2017 -112, there being ample copies available for
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2017 -112, being a Resolution ordering preparation of a
feasibility report for MSAS Overlay, Project 1805.
I. Adopt Resolution 2017 -113, ordering preparation of a report for Zone 2 Seal Coat
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2017 -113, there being ample copies available for
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2017 -113, being a Resolution ordering preparation of a
feasibility report for Zone 2 Street Seal Coat Program, Project 1701
J. Final Payment for Sanitary Sewer Lining, Project 1604
MOTION: Move to accept the work for Sanitary Sewer Lining, City Project No. 1604, and to authorize
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final payment of $9,925.33 to Visu- Sewer, Inc. of Pewaukee, Wisconsin,
K. Approve Off —Site Gambling Permits, Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2017 -110 there being ample copies available for
the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2017 -110, being a Resolution approving the Off -Sale Gambling
permit for Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters to conduct a raffle at the Taste of Columbia Heights
citywide event being held November 17, 2017 at Murzyn Hall.
L. Consideration of approval of attached list of rental housing applications.
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for October 23
2017, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
M. Approve Business License Applications
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for October 9, 2017.
N. 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 167759 through 167927 in the amount of
$1,076,267.89.
Motion by Councilmember Novitsky, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to approve the Consent
Agenda items as presented. All Ayes, Motion carried.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Adopt Resolutions for Emergency Abatement
Fire Chief Gary Gorman reported the building has been secured, and re- secured three separate times.
Councilmember Buesgens questioned the status of the house. Gorman reported the house is vacant,
there is no mortgage, and property taxes are in arrears.
Motion by Mayor Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens to close the public hearing and to waive
the reading of Resolutions 2017 -104, 2017 -111, and 2017 -114 there being ample copies available to the
public. All Ayes, Motion carried.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt Resolution
Number 2017 -104, being resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the
property at 4329 Main St NE a nuisance and approving the emergency abatement of violations from
the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. All Ayes, Motion carried.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt Resolution
Number 2017 -111, being resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the
property at 4329 Main St NE a nuisance and approving the emergency abatement of violations from
the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. All Ayes, Motion carried.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt Resolution
Number 2017 -114, being resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the
property at 4329 Main St NE a nuisance and approving the emergency abatement of violations from
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the property pursuant to City Code section 8.206. All Ayes, Motion carried.
Mayor Schmitt questioned the cost of each abatement. Chief Gorman responded it is a couple hundred
dollars each time.
B. Consideration of revocation of the licenses to operate rental units within the City of Columbia
Heights is requested against the rental properties at 3810 Jackson Street NE, 4323 Washington Street
NE, and 4906 Tyler Street NE, for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance
Codes.
Fire Chief Gary Gorman reported the property at 3810 Jackson St NE has not scheduled the required
re- inspections, and is currently unlicensed.
The property at 4323 Washington St NE has not scheduled the required re- inspections.
The property at 4906 Tyler St NE has not paid the $100 re- inspection fee.
Motion by Mayor Schmitt, seconded by Councilmember Williams to close the public hearing and to waive
the reading of Resolution Numbers 2017 -105, 2017 -106, and 2017 -107, being ample copies available to
the public. All Ayes, Motion carried.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens seconded by Councilmember Williams to adopt Resolution
Numbers 2017 -105, 2017 -106, and 2017 -107, being Resolutions 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 licenses listed. All Ayes, Motion carried.
Councilmember Williams questioned what the reinstatement fee is. Chief Gorman reported the re-
inspection fee is 5 times the rental license fee, plus any other outstanding fees.
9. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Refuse and Recycling Proposals: Acceptance of Proposals and Authorizing Award of Contract
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director reported Request for Proposals were sent out to eight contractors, five
proposals were received back. The two lowest bids came from Advanced Disposal Services and Waste
Management.
Jesse Davies, Public Works Office Assistant indicated the main goal of the city's solid waste management
program is to reduce trash disposal, especially since the cost will increase to $75 /ton for trash disposal; while
there is no cost for recycling. Davies gave an overview of the trends since 2009, and outlined the MPCA's
recycling Best Management practices, adopted in April 2017.
Comparisons with the cities of Robbinsdale and White Bear Lake were displayed. Columbia Heights offers
more services and is priced less than both cities.
City staff recommends that Waste Management be awarded the contract and further recommends adding
services for curbside bulk recycling and organics collection for the following reasons:
1. Waste Management scored better on the reference surveys and staff evaluation.
2. Waste Management has the better price.
3. Because of the excellent bids we received, the City can offer bulk and organics recycling to the suite of
refuse services and still pay 1% less in total than 2017 hauling and disposal costs.
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4. Trash disposal is projected to be at a rate of at least $75 /ton in 2018. With the City disposing of 7,000 tons
last year equating to over $500,000 annually just for disposal, the City saves money by recycling because it is
still $0 /ton for recycling material disposition. The MPCA states that 30 -40% of trash is organic, so if one -third
of 7,000 tons was recycled through organics, the City would save at least $175,000 /year.
5. Currently bulk is disposed of in the trash at $75 /ton. If we recycle it, we can use SCORE (recycling grant) to
help pay for handling and receive tonnage credit for reporting. Plus some of the items can be donated which is
free disposal.
6. The City receives $95,000 /year from SCORE which helps to subsidize recycling operations. Staff has
requested Anoka County provide an additional $30,000 /year for our Full Service Curbside Recycling
operations, plus an additional $20,000 to subsidize 2018 organic startup costs. Waste Management
also proposes an 80% rebate for curbside recyclables which could mean a financial return for the city when
the commodity markets go up.
Davies reported staff is not recommend any changes to the rate established in Resolution 2015 -98,
additionally the price of the yard waste /organics cart will be reduced to $2.50 /month.
Director Hansen stated staff recommends entering into a five year contract with Waste Management, and
accepting the alternates for organic and bulk recycling.
Councilmember Williams questioned how long the City has had organized collection. Hansen indicated it has
been over 30 years. The MPCA has included organized collection as a best practice.
Mayor Schmitt asked how the Saturday morning organics recycling will be affected. Davies indicated the
organics drop -off will be closed once residents are equipped to participate in curbside organic recycling. All
other services will remain at the recycling center.
Dewayne Morrell -4212 Reservoir Blvd. questioned why the yard waste carts cannot be purchased by the
homeowners. Director Hansen stated for safety, maintenance and consistency, the city recommends they
continue to manage the carts.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens seconded by Councilmember Williams to accept the proposals for Refuse,
Recycling and Yard Waste Services from Waste Management of Minnesota, based upon their low, qualified,
responsible bid and, furthermore, direct staff to prepare a 5 -year contract for the base bid, and accept
alternate for organics and for bulk recycling and authorize the Mayor and City Manager for the same.
All Ayes, Motion carried.
B. Bid Considerations
C. New Business and Reports
10. CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Councilmember Novitsky reported the October 21" clean -up day was successful, groups worked on both
Central Ave. and University Ave. Volunteers from the Lions, Valley View PTO, Girl Scouts, and Incarnation
School 8th graders participated.
Councilmember Williams announced long time Columbia Heights residents Mickey and Peggy Rooney are
celebrating their 63rd wedding anniversary.
Councilmember Buesgens attended the Police Council Academy, and the SACA fundraiser at Community
Grounds. She toured the High School and North Park Elementary for the School District's bond referendum.
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She toured the house at 3841 Central Ave NE, and participated with the HeightsNext Group in the clean -up
day on October 21st.
Mayor Schmitt thanked Councilmember Buesgens and Interim Chief Austin for attending an event at Oak Hill
Baptist Church, as she had another engagement. Mayor Schmitt along with Councilmember Novitsky,
Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., City Manager Fehst, and former City Manager Malcom Watson attended a lunch
hosted by M.E. Global Inc.; celebrating their 100 years in business. She also attended the Columbia Heights
Homecoming game, and a domestic violence awareness movie and dialogue at Community Grounds hosted by
Alexandra House. Coffee with a cop was held at SACA, and was well attended. She attended the swearing in
ceremony for Officer Darry Jones on October 18t"
11. CITIZENS FORUM
Dewayne Morrell -4212 Reservoir Blvd. inquired about the vacant lot on Mcleod St., indicating Anoka County
will sell the lot if the classification is changed to "buildable." Acting City Manager Kloiber suggested he talk to
the Community Development Department. Director Hansen indicated the request is under review.
Morrell questioned if the container at the recycling center could be reconfigured for better access. Director
Hansen indicated the container will be replaced by the new vendor.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Novitsky to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion
carried, Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
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Respectively Submitted,
Katie Bruno,
Council Secretary /City Clerk
Resolution No. 2017 -104
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and
approving emergency abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the
property owned by Bart Mady (Hereinafter "Owner of Record ").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4329 Main Street N.E.
Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
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 October 10, 2017 the Fire Department responded to a complaint at the address listed above.
Inspectors noted that the structure was damaged, open, and unsecured and rodent infested.
2. That on October 10, 2017 the Fire Chief ordered that Advanced Companies secure the structure.
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3. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City
Codes(s) were found to exist and have been abated, to wit:
A. Approve the emergency abatement of the hazardous situation located at 4329 Main Street N.E.
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4329 Main 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 the emergency abatement of the hazardous situation located at 4329 Main Street N.E. is hereby
approved.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 4329 Main Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
Resolution No. 2017 -105
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 property rental license held by Georgia Dawkins and
Cel Manton (Hereinafter "License Holders ").
Whereas, license holders are the legal owner of the real property located at 3810 Jackson Street NE, 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 Holders on
October 3, 2017 of a public hearing to be held on October 23, 2017.
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 April 18, 2017, inspection office staff sent letters requesting the owners of the
property complete the rental licensing process by scheduling an inspection with the Building Official. In
November 2016, the Building Official performed an inspection on the property. The property failed
that inspection and as of this date, no re- inspection has been scheduled. Letters were mailed by
regular mail to the owners at the address listed in the property record.
2. That on October 12, 2017, 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 owners at the
address listed in the property records.
3. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the
City's Property Maintenance Code were found to exist, to -wit:
a. Failure to schedule a rental license re- inspection with the Building Official.
4. That all parties, including the License Holders and any occupants or tenants, have been given the
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appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code, Chapter 5A, Article III
5A.306 and 5A.303(A).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holders described herein and identified by license number
UNLIC -3810 is hereby revoked;
2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings
covered by the license held by License Holders;
3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 45 days from the first day of posting of
this Order revoking the license as held by License Holders.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -106
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 property rental license held by MNSF T2
SPE LLC (hereinafter "License Holder ").
Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 4323 Washington Street 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 September 22, 2017 of a public hearing to be held on October 23, 2017.
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 August 16, 2017, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property described
above and noted violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the
owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application.
2. That on September 21, 2017, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights performed a re- inspection
and noted that violations remained uncorrected. A statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to
the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license application.
3. That on October 12, 2017, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights checked records for this
property and noted that the violations remained uncorrected
4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the
City's Property Maintenance Code were found to exist, to -wit:
a. Shall repair /replace broken front porch handrail.
b. Shall replace missing storm door window and screen.
c. Shall repair /replace missing /damaged carpet in hallway and bedroom.
d. Shall repair /replace rotted sliding door frame on rear deck.
e. Shall repair /replace rotten /bare areas of rear deck.
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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).
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number
F16332 is hereby revoked.
2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings
covered by the license held by License Holder.
3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 45 days from the first day of posting of
this Order revoking the license as held by License Holder.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -107
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 Om Parkash and Arun
Bedi (hereinafter "License Holders ").
Whereas, license holders are the legal owners of the real property located at 4906 Tyler Street 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 Holders on
October 2, 2017 of a public hearing to be held on October 23, 2017.
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 August 24, 2017, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found
violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owners at the addresses.
2. That on September 29, 2017, 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 owners listed in the property records.
3. That on October 11, 2017, inspectors re- inspected the property and found that violations were
corrected, and the License Holders were informed that a $100 reinspection fee was due.
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. License Holders' failure to pay reinspection fee.
5. That all parties, including the owners 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(6).
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ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holders described herein and identified by license number
F16445 is hereby revoked;
2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings
covered by the license held by License Holdrs;
3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 45 days from the first day of posting of
this Order, revoking the license as held by License Holders
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -108
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, amending the 2017 budget to use
certain additional revenue.
Whereas, the City has contracted for or received the following revenue:
Source Amount
CH School District $ 3,900.00
CH School District $ 1,480.00
Anoka County re DTF $ 2,000.00
Anoka County re TZD $3,252.34
Total $12,649.34
Whereas, this revenue was not included in the initial 2017 budget adopted by resolution 2016 -132, nor in any
subsequent amendments to that budget; and
Whereas, accordingly, the expense necessary to earn this revenue was also not previously included in the
2017 budget; and
Whereas, the activity related to this revenue and expense is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
City of Columbia Heights Police Department;
Now, therefore, in accordance with all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
ORDER OF COUNCIL
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the 2017 budget for general fund revenue and expense is amended for an
increase of $12,649.34.
Resolution No 2017 -109
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, adopting a Data Retention
Schedule for the Columbia Heights Police Department
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 Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council (JLEC) has requested that police agencies in Anoka
County adopt a standard retention schedule for records held within the County's Public Safety Data System; and
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WHEREAS, the Police Department's data retention schedule has been reviewed and updated to include the Anoka
County JLEC retention schedule.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota adopts the
attached Data Retention Schedule for Police Department records, and directs the City Clerk to notify the Minnesota
Historical Society /State Archives Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following approval, the Police Department will be working in conjunction with
Anoka County to provide for retention and destruction of records as set forth in said schedule.
Resolution No 2017 -110
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN OFF -SITE GAMBLING PERMIT FOR
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
WHEREAS: The Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters have submitted a request for an off -site gambling permit
for a raffle event on November 17, 2017, and
WHEREAS: the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters have completed the required application, and
WHEREAS: the application requires approval by the local unit of government by Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, to approve the
Application to Conduct Off -Site Gambling submitted by the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters, for a one day
event on November 17, 2017.
RESOLUTION 2017 -111
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and
approving emergency abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the
property owned by Bart Mady (Hereinafter "Owner of Record ").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4329 Main Street N.E.
Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
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 October 18, 2017 the Fire Department responded to a complaint at the address listed above.
Inspectors noted that the structure was damaged, open, and unsecured and rodent infested.
2. That on October 18, 2017 the Fire Chief ordered that Advanced Companies secure the structure.
3. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City
Codes(s) were found to exist and have been abated, to wit:
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A. Approve the emergency abatement of the hazardous situation located at 4329 Main Street N.E.
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4329 Main 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 the emergency abatement of the hazardous situation located at 4329 Main Street N.E. is hereby
approved.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 4329 Main Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
Resolution No. 2017 -112
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 10313.201 to 10313.251, as follows:
1805 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. 2017 -113
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 2
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 10313.251, as follows:
1701 ZONE 2 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:
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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 2017 -114
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and
approving emergency abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the
property owned by Bart Mady (Hereinafter "Owner of Record ").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4329 Main Street N.E.
Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
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 October 20, 2017 the Fire Department responded to a complaint at the address listed above.
Inspectors noted that the structure was damaged, open, and unsecured and rodent infested.
7. That on October 20, 2017 the Fire Chief ordered that Advanced Companies secure the structure.
8. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City
Codes(s) were found to exist and have been abated, to wit:
9.
A. Approve the emergency abatement of the hazardous situation located at 4329 Main Street N.E.
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
3. That the property located at 4329 Main Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia
Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
4. That the emergency abatement of the hazardous situation located at 4329 Main Street N.E. is hereby
approved.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
2. The property located at 4329 Main Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.