HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-03-2018 WS
Mayor
Donna Schmitt
Councilmembers
Robert A. Williams
John Murzyn, Jr.
Connie Buesgens
Nick Novitsky
City Manager
Walter R. Fehst
City of Columbia Heights
590 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600
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NOTICE OF
WORK SESSION
Meeting of: Columbia Heights City Council
Date of Meeting: Monday December 3, 2018
Time of Meeting: 7:00 PM
Location of Meeting: City Hall-Conference Room No. 1
Purpose of Meeting: Worksession
1. Sidewalk Snow Removal on Central Avenue
2. Fee Schedule
3. Citywide Services Expo and Town Hall Meeting
4. Resolution approving Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP)
(summary and link previously distributed at the Sept work session)
5. 2019 Budget
6. City Hall Master Plan
The City of Columbia Heights Fee Schedule
Adopted ____________, 2018
DRAFT
Contents
Administration ……………………………………………..… 1
Community Development ………………………………. 1
Economic Development …………………………………. 8
Finance …………………………………………………..……… 8
Fire …………………………………………………….………….. 8
Library ……………………………………………………..…… 10
Police ……………………………………………………………. 10
Public Works …………………………………………………. 11
Recreation …………………………………………………….. 13
City of Columbia Heights Fee Register
Updated November 2017
ADMINISTRATION/GENERAL
Copies .25 each sheet (paper or electronic)
Library copier .15 copy (public service)
.10 (printing from the public internet browser)
Copy of City Charter $5
City Code-Book (unbound) $100
City Code-Chapter $15
Copy of meeting- DVD or flash drive $20
Copy of meeting -CD or flash drive $20
Staff time to research various requests (MN Statute 13.03)$32.87/hour plus per-page fee for copies
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Comprehensive Plan $10
Multiple Dwelling List .50 for 1st Copy
.25 for each additional copy
Appeal $200
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,000
Conditional Use Permit (Residential)$250
Conditional Use Permit (All Others)$500
Site Plan (Under 1 acre)$500
Site Plan (1 acre and Over)$1,000
Preliminary Plat $1,000
Final Plat Included w/prelim plat fee
Interim Use $250
Minor Subdivision (Lot Split)$275
Vacation $150
Variance (Residential)$250
Variance (All Others)$500
Zoning Amendment $1,000
Zoning Letter $75
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
Arcades/Amusement Centers
($5,000 Bond/$100 Inv. Fee) (PD)$500
Auto Recycling Dealer/Junk Yard $500
($10,000 Surety Bond) PD,FD, ZA
Beer Sales
On Sale ($250 Inv. Fee 1st time application)$400
Off Sale ($250 Inv. Fee 1st time application) Formerly $150 $200
Merchants & Brewers $200
Temporary Beer (per day basis)$100
($250 Investigation Fee)
Brewer Taprooms & Brew Pubs (On Sale)
($250 Investigation Fee 1st time Applicant)
Brewers manuf. Less than 2,000 barrels/yr.$150
Brewers manuf. 2,000-3,500 barrels/yr.$500
Brewers manuf. 3,500+ barrels/yr.$4,000
Carnivals $50/day
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($500 deposit & insurance)
Christmas Tree Sales $50
($200 Clean-up Deposit)
Contractor’s License/Registration
(Bond and Insurance Required) All formerly $60
Building –Commercial Projects (not licensed by State)$80
Blacktop $80
Excavator $80
Masonry/Concrete $80
Moving $80
Demolition $80
Plaster/Stucco $80
Heating/Cooling $80
Plumbing $80
Sign Installation $80
Courtesy Benches $25/each
(Insurance Required)
Exhibition/Convention/Shows/Expos
($5,000 Bond)
First Day $50
Each Additional Day $10
Food Truck Registration Fee $100
Games of Skill $15/Location, Plus $15/machine
Kennels $50
Each additional cage $10
Massage Therapist, Business $500
($250 Inv. Fee)
Massage Therapy, Individual $100
($250 Inv. Fee)
Motor Vehicle Fuel Dispensing Stations
First Metering Device $50
Each Additional Metering Device $10
L.P. Gas per Metering Device $50
Motor Vehicle Rental/Leasing
New Application $75
Renewal Application $50
Motor Vehicle Sales (New & Used)$300
Pawnbroker $12,000
($5,000 Bond/$100 Inv. Fee)
Peddlers/Solicitors & Transient Merchant
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Itinerant Hawker/Peddler $50/day; $100/mo.; $500/yr.
Transient Merchant $50/day; $100/mo.; $500/yr.
Pet Shop $50
Pool/Billiard Hall $100
($100 Inv. Fee)
Popcorn, Candy, Food Catering Vehicles $50
(Insurance - Public & Vehicle Liability)
Precious Metal Dealers
($5,000 Bond, $100 Inv. Fee)
New Applicant $300
Renewal $200
Secondhand Merchant Business $100
($5,000 Bond, $100 Inv. Fee)
Sexually Oriented/Adult Business $10,000
(Inv. Fee $500-$10,000)
Tobacco Sales
Accessory Sales -Formerly $300 $500
Smoke Shop (no indoor sampling) -Formerly $300 $500
Smoke Shop (indoor sampling) -Formerly $300 $1,000
Tree Removal & Treatment Formerly $60 $80
(Insurance Required)
LIQUOR LICENSING FEE
Intoxicating Liquor Sales
Class A (Inv. Fee $500-$2000)$8,000
Class B (Inv. Fee $500-$2000)$6,500
Class C (Inv. Fee $500-$2000)$6,500
Class D (Inv. Fee $500-$2000)$8,000
Class E (Inv. Fee $500-$2000)$5,500
On Sale Wine (Inv. Fee $500-$2000)$1,200/$2,000
($1,200 for restaurants w/ seats 25-74: $2,000 for seats 75+)
Sunday On-Sale Liquor $200
Temporary On-Sale (Inv. Fee $500-$2000)$ 100/day
2:00 am Closing Time Adopted in June 2017 $300
Club On-Sale Liquor Per membership
(Inv. Fee $500-$2000)
1 to 200 members $300
201 to 500 members $500
501 to 1,000 members $650
1,001 to 2,000 members $800
2,001 to 4,000 members $1,000
4,001 to 6,000 members $2,000
Over 6,000 members $3,000
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Valuation Fee Valuation Fee
$ 0 - 800 35.00
801 - 900 35.70
901 - 1,000 38.75 25,001 - 26,000 401.35
1,001 – 1,100 41.80 26,001 - 27,000 411.45
1.101 - 1,200 44.85 27,001 - 28,000 421.55
1,201 - 1,300 47.90 28,001 - 29,000 431.65
1,301 - 1,400 50.95 29,001 - 30,000 441.75
1,401 - 1,500 54.00 30,001 - 31,000 451.85
1,501 - 1,600 57.05 31,001 - 32,000 461.95
1,601 - 1,700 60.10 32,001 - 33,000 472.05
1,701 - 1,800 63.15 33,001 - 34,000 482.15
1,801 - 1,900 66.20 34,001 - 35,000 492.25
1,901 - 2,000 69.25 35,001 - 36,000 502.35
2,001 - 3,000 83.25 36,001 - 37,000 512.45
3,001 - 4,000 97.25 37,001 - 38,000 522.55
4,001 - 5,000 111.25 38,001 - 39,000 532.65
5,001 - 6,000 125.25 39,001 - 40,000 542.75
6,001 - 7,000 139.25 40,001 - 41,000 552.85
7,001 - 8,000 153.25 41,001 - 42,000 562.95
8,001 - 9,000 167.25 42,001 - 43,000 573.05
9,001 - 10,000 181.25 43,001 - 44,000 583.15
10,001 - 11,000 195.25 44,001 - 45,000 593.25
11,001 - 12,000 209.25 45,001 - 46,000 603.35
12,001 - 13,000 223.25 46,001 - 47,000 613.45
13,001 - 14,000 237.25 47,001 - 48,000 623.55
14,001 - 15,000 251.25 48,001 - 49,000 633.65
15,001 - 16,000 265.25 49,001 - 50,000 643.75
16,001 - 17,000 279.25 50,001 - 51,000 650.75
17,001 - 18,000 293.25 51,001 - 52,000 657.75
18,001 - 19,000 307.25 52,001 - 53,000 664.75
19,001 - 20,000 321.25 53,001 - 54,000 671.75
20,001 - 21,000 335.25 54,001 - 55,000 678.75
21,001 - 22,000 349.25 55,001 - 56,000 685.75
22,001 - 23,000 363.25 56,001 - 57,000 692.75
23,001 - 24,000 377.25 57,001 - 58,000 699.75
24,001 - 25,000 391.25 58,001 - 59,000 706.75
59,001 - 60,000 713.75 106,001 - 107,000 1,032.95
60,001 - 61,000 720.75 107,001 - 108,000 1,038.55
61,001 - 62,000 727.75 108,001 - 109,000 1,044.15
62,001 - 63,000 734.75 109,001 - 110,000 1,049.75
63,001 - 64,000 741.75 110,001 - 111,000 1,055.35
64,001 - 65,000 748.75 111,001 - 112,000 1,060.95
65,001 - 66,000 755.75 112,001 - 113,000 1,066.55
66,001 - 67,000 762.75 113,001 - 114,000 1,072.15
67,001 - 68,000 769.75 114,001 - 115,000 1,077.75
68,001 - 69,000 776.75 115,001 - 116,000 1,083.35
69,001 - 70,000 783.75 116,001 - 117,000 1,088.95
70,001 - 71,000 790.75 117,001 - 118,000 1,094.55
71,001 - 72,000 797.75 118,001 - 119,000 1,100.15
72,001 - 73,000 804.75 119,001 - 120,000 1,105.75
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73,001 - 74,000 811.75 120,001 - 121,000 1,111.35
74,001 - 75,000 818.75 121,001 - 122,000 1,116.95
75,001 - 76,000 825.75 122,001 - 123,000 1,122.55
76,001 - 77,000 832.75 123,001 - 124,000 1,128.15
77,001 - 78,000 839.75 124,001 - 125,000 1,133.75
78,001 - 79,000 846.75 125,001 - 126,000 1,139.35
79,001 - 80,000 853.75 126,001 - 127,000 1,144.95
80,001 - 81,000 860.75 127,001 - 128,000 1,150.55
81,001 - 82,000 867.75 128,001 - 129,000 1,156.15
82,001 - 83,000 874.75 129,001 - 130,000 1,161.75
83,001 - 84,000 881.75 130,001 - 131,000 1,167.35
84,001 - 85,000 888.75 131,001 - 132,000 1,172.95
85,001 - 86,000 895.75 132,001 - 133,000 1,178.55
86,001 - 87,000 902.75 133,001 - 134,000 1,184.15
87,001 - 88,000 909.75 134,001 - 135,000 1,189.75
88,001 - 89,000 916.75 135,001 - 136,000 1,195.35
89,001 - 90,000 923.75 136,001 - 137,000 1,200.95
90,001 - 91,000 930.75 137,001 - 138,000 1,206.55
91,001 - 92,000 937.75 138,001 - 139,000 1,212.15
92,001 - 93,000 944.75 139,001 - 140,000 1,217.75
93,001 - 94,000 951.75 140,001 - 141,000 1,223.35
94,001 - 95,000 958.75 141,001 - 142,000 1,228.95
95,001 - 96,000 965.75 142,001 - 143,000 1,234.55
96,001 - 97,000 972.75 143,001 - 144,000 1,240.15
97,001 - 98,000 979.75 144,001 - 145,000 1,245.75
98,001 - 99,000 986.75 145,001 - 146,000 1,251.35
99,001 - 100,000 993.75 146,001 - 147,000 1,256.95
100,001 - 101,000 999.35 147,001 - 148,000 1,262.55
101,001 - 102,000 1,004.95 148,001 - 149,000 1,268.15
102,001 - 103,000 1,010.55 149,001 - 150,000 1,273.75
103,001 - 104,000 1,016.15 150,001 - 151,000 1,279.35
104,001 - 105,000 1,021.75 151,001 - 152,000 1,284.95
105,001 - 106,000 1,027.35 152,001 - 153,000 1,290.55
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
154,001 - 155,000 1,296.15 $993.75 for the first
155,001 - 156,000 1,301.75 $100,000.00 of valuation plus
156,001 - 157,000 1,307.35 $5.60 for each additional
157,001 - 158,000 1,312.95 $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
158,001 - 159,000 1,318.55 up to and including
159,001 - 160,000 1,324.15 $500,000.00.
160,001 - 161,000 1,329.75
161,001 - 162,000 1,335.35 $500.001.00 to $1,000,000.00
162,001 - 163,000 1,340.95 $3,233.75 for the first
163,001 - 164,000 1,346.55 $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each
164,001 - 165,000 1,352.15 additional $1,000.00 of value
165,001 - 166,000 1,357.75 or fraction thereof to and
166,001 - 167,000 1,363.35 including $1,000,000.00.
167,001 - 168,000 1,368.95
168,001 - 169,000 1,374.55 $1,000,001.00 and up
169,001 - 170,000 1,380.15 $5,608.75 for the first
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170,001 - 171,000 1,385.75 $1,000,000.00 of value plus
171,001 - 172,000 1,391.35 $3.65 for each additional
172,001 - 173,000 1,396.95 $1,000.00 of value or fraction
173,001 - 174,000 1,402.55 thereof.
174,001 - 175,000 1,408.15
175,001 - 176,000 1,413.75
176,001 - 177,000 1,419.35
177,001 - 178,000 1,424.95 Plan Review Fees -
178,001 - 179,000 1,430.55 65% of Permit Fees
179,001 - 180,000 1,436.15
180,001 - 181,000 1,441.75 Investigation Fees - Equal to
181,000 - 182,000 1,447.35 and in addition to permit fee.
182,001 - 183,000 1,452.95
183,001 - 184,000 1,458.55
184,001 - 185,000 1,464.15 Surcharge - As mandated
185,001 - 186,000 1,469.75 by State of Minnesota
186,001 - 187,000 1,475.35
187,001 - 188,000 1,480.95
188,001 - 189,000 1,486.55
189,001 - 190,000 1,492.15
190,001 - 191,000 1,497.75
191,001 - 192,000 1,503.35
192,001 - 193,000 1,508.95
193,001 - 194,000 1,514.55
194,001 - 195,000 1,520.15
195,001 - 196,000 1,525.75
196,001 - 197,000 1,531.35
197,001 - 198,000 1,536.95
198,001 - 199,000 1,542.55
199,001 - 200,000 1,548.15
200,001 - 201,000 1,553.75
HEATING/COOLING PERMITS FEES
Air Conditioner $25 Gas Dryer $10
Air to Air Exchanger $15 Gas Piping $10
Chimney liner $10 Gas Range/Oven $10
Ductwork $10 Gas Grill $10
Fireplace (Gas or Wood)$50 Pool Heater $10
Furnaces/boilers up to 125,000 btu input $50
Furnaces/boilers over 125,000 btu input $75
PLUMBING/GAS PIPING PERMITS
PLUMBING/GAS PIPING PERMITS
Fees for Residential Mechanical Permits shall be calculated as follows on a per unit basis, with a minimum permit fee of $35.00. Surcharges shall be
collected as mandated by the State.
Fees for Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Mechanical Permits will be based on total cost of work calculated by using the Building Permit Fee Schedule. The
total cost of work shall include all labor and materials supplied by the contractor. The minimum Permit fee shall be $35.00. The surcharge shall be calculated as
mandated by the State.
Residential Permit Fees shall be computed on the basis of the number of fixtures provided for in the permit in accordance with the following schedule:
Residential is defined as single family two family dwelling townhouse unit and multi-family unit
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Fees for Group “A” fixtures at $10.00 each with a minimum fee of $35.00
bathtub pool heater washer
bidet laundry tray water softener
backflow prev.lavatory water heater
dryer shower gas Piping
dishwasher sink water supply-inside
floor drain water closet sewer repair-inside
water supply-outside
Surcharges shall be collected as mandated by the State.
SEWER/WATER PERMITS
WATER METER PERMITS
FIRE SUPPRESSION/SPRINKLER PERMITS
DEMOLITION PERMITS
MOVING PERMITS
INSTALLATION/REMOVAL of FLAMMABLE/COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE TANKS and LP GAS TANKS
STREET EXCAVATION/DUMPSTER PERMITS
PERMIT REFUND POLICY
Residential is defined as single family, two family dwelling, townhouse unit and multi-family unit.
Fees for Commercial/ Industrial/Institutional Plumbing
Installations/Repairs will be based on the total cost of the work calculated
by using the Building Permit Fee Schedule. The total cost of the work shall
include all labor and materials supplied by the Contractor. The Minimum
Fee shall be $35.00. The surcharge shall be calculated as mandated by
the State.
Permits will be required for all installation, alterations, repairs of any domestic water or sewer lines, commercial water/sewer lines or any water line to be used for fire
suppression systems. For any job requiring City crews to make a water or sewer tap, the Contractor must provide an OSHA approved trench box before City Crews will
perform tapping operations. Fees will be $35.00 plus parts and tax when applicable. Surcharges shall be collected as mandated by the State.
The fees collected for the installation of water meters for
residential, commercial, industrial, institutional installations
will be calculated at 15% over the cost of the meter, plus sales
tax. No surcharge will be collected.
Permit fees and surcharge will be figured by using the same fee chart as for Building Permits based on the cost of the job.
Permit fees and surcharges will be based on same schedule as for Building Permits, based on the cost of the job.
Fees for the moving or raising of any minor building such as a utility building or garage will be calculated at a fee of $50.00 per structure. Fees for the moving or raising of all
other building will be calculated at a fee of $100 per structure. Permits will be required if passing through the City off of US Highways or County streets. Fees shall be calculated
at $50 per structure.
Fees for the installation, removal, or alteration of any above ground or below ground storage tanks or LP tanks will be calculated at $35.00 per tank. All installations must be
approved by the State Fire Marshall and the local Fire Department.
Permits are obtained at the Public Works Department. Fees will be charged for the permits, but no surcharge is collected.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT proposed
Proposal Consideration N/A $100
Single Family Home Lot Sales Program Application N/A $50
Tax Exempt Conduit Revenue Bond Application N/A $1,000
Escrow Deposit $10,000 $10,000
Tax Increment Financing Application $500 $1,000
Escrow Deposit $10,000 $10,000
Legal or Financial Consultant Review Escrow Deposit $3,000 $3,000
FINANCE
Pet License, if spayed/neutered $5 per year
Pet License, if not spayed/neutered $7 per year
Abandoned account fee $1 per month
Convenience fee for utility payments by telephone $3 per transaction
FIRE
RENTAL LICENSING FEES
Rental property license - 1 thru 3 units $300.00 per bldg
Rental property license - over 3 units $250 per bldg plus $22 per unit
Family Exempt properties $75 per bldg
License Reinstatement after Revocation/Suspension Five times annual license fee
License Transfer Fee $25.00
Licensing Late Fee $150.00
Reinspection Fee $150.00 per inspection
ABATEMENT FEES
Immediate Abatement Administrative Fee $75.00 per abatement
Abatement Administrative Fee $200.00 per abatement
FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICE CHARGES
Engine $500 per hour
Ladder Truck $600 per hour
Rescue Truck Crew of 3 $200 per hour
Fire Fighter One Current hourly rate
Fire Officer One Current hourly rate
Ambulance Crew of 3 $400 per hour
FIRE PERMITS
Recreational Fire Permit:
Daily (up to 9 per year)$0.00
The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. The
Building Official may also authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn
or canceled before any plan reviewing is done. The Building Official shall only authorize refunding of any fee paid when a written request has been submitted, by the original applicant, not
later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
*Please Note: The unused amount of an escrow deposit will be refunded upon the completion of legal or financial consultant services. If additional expenses are incurred beyond the amount of the
escrow deposit, an additional escrow deposit will be required upon written notice from the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority.
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Annual $25.00
Festival Bonfire $200.00
Permit Burn (requires Council approval)$500.00
Explosives:
Operational permit required for the manufacture, storage, handling, sale or use of any quantity of
explosive material within the scope of Chapter 33 of the MN State Fire Code.
(Permits obtained by State Fire Marshal )
Fireworks:
Outdoor fireworks displays by State certified operator.$50.00
Fireworks sales in existing retail establishments.$0.00
Fireworks stands or tent sales. (NFPA 1124)$200.00
Fire Code Operational Permits $200.00
Operational Permits as set forth in Section 105.6
NEW CONSTRUCTION/ MODIFICATIONS/FIRE PLAN REVIEW:
For all occupancies with the exception of detached one- and two-family dwellings.
Structures:
New construction/modification fire review fee. $75.00
Automatic Fire-Extinguishing Systems:
New construction/modification fire review fee.$90.00
Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment:
New construction/modification fire review fee.$75.00
Fire Pumps and Related Equipment:
New construction/modification fire review fee. If part of an automatic fire-extinguishing system
review no separate fee will be charged.
$50.00
Standpipe Systems:$50.00
Spray Rooms, Dip Tanks, or Paint Booths:$50.00
LP Gas:
Exterior installations only: Plan review and inspections to be conducted by Fire Department.$180.00
Interior installations only: New construction/modification fire review fee.$90.00
Flammable & Combustible Liquids:$90.00
New construction/modification fire review fee.
(includes tank installations & removals)
Hazardous Materials:$90.00
New construction/modification fire review fee.
Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents and Canopies:
Less than 180 days: Plan review and inspections to be conducted by Fire Department.$90.00
Under a Conditional Use Permit.$50.00
Greater than 180 days: New construction/modification fire review fee.$50.00
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LIBRARY
Video rental (for feature films less than 2 years old)$1.00 (21-day loan period)
Replacement library card $2.00
Out-of-State/Non-resident library card $60.00 (annually)
Earbuds $5.00
Flash Drive $5.00
Hardcover adult sale book $1.00
Trade/Oversize paperback sale book $0.75
Mass Market paperback sale book $0.50
Children’s hardcover sale book $1.00
Children’s paperback sale book $0.25
Sale DVD $1.00
Sale audiobook $2.00
Sale audio CD $1.00
Print/Copy (black and white) $0.10
Print/Copy (color)$0.50
Misc.Variable
Dishonored check fee $30.00
Replacement of lost or damaged materials List price of item plus a $8.00
processing charge for print material or
a $10.00 processing charge for media
material.
Magazines = $6.00 or list price if higher
Barcode $0.50 (charged if 5 or more barcodes
are missing or damaged.)
RFID tag $0.25 (charged if 5 or more tags are
missing or damaged.)
Book Jacket $0.50 (charged if 3 or more are missing
or damaged)
Audio bags, all sizes $1.00
Compact disc Jewel case (CD)$0.75
CD book case (up to 10 in a case)$2.50
CD book case (11-24/case)$5.00
CD book case (25+/case)$15.00
DVD case (1-4 in case)$1.00
DVD case (5+/case)$2.50
Compact disc or DVD insert (1 page)$1.00
Compact disc or DVD insert (multiple pages)$3.00
Overdue fine: Adult (hardbound and paperback books, audio discs, magazines, video discs) $0.30 per day ($7.00 maximum fine)
Overdue fine: Juvenile (hardbound and paperback books, audio discs, magazines, video discs) $0.10 per day ($2.00 maximum)
Referral to Collection Agency $10.00
Community room rental (outside of normal operating hours)$25.00 per hour
POLICE
False alarm response by police or fire
Third in calendar year $50.00
Fourth in calendar year $75.00
Fifth and any subsequent in a calendar year $100.00
No parking 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.$25.00
No parking April 1 to May 1 when there is 3 ½ inches ofsnow or more on the streets $25.00
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Copies of Reports $.25 per page
Report on an Address or Person $5.00
Administrative Vehicle Impound Fee $35.00
Administrative Animal Impound Fee $15.00
Dog Impound (per day)$20.00
Cat Impound (per day)$17.00
Digital Photos $5.00
Copy of Color Photos $5.00 for 1st page, $1 each additional page
Audio/Video CD $15.00
Letter of Good Standing $10.00
Weekly Accident Report $5.00
Admin Parking/Moving Violations Varies
Repeat Nuisance Call Service Fee $250 plus add'l fees for excess costs
No Trespassing Signs (yellow)$4/each
PUBLIC WORKS
Right of Way Permits
Annual Registration for Utility Companies $60.00
Small Cell $850.00 per site
Street Excavation $150.00 per Street Penetration
Trench or Boring $150.00 plus $.25 per Lineal Foot of
Boulevard Excavation $50.00 per Boulevard Disturbance
Non-Excavation (Obstruction)$50.00 plus $.05 per Lineal Foot
Extension $35.00 plus $15.00 per Week Extension
Penalty Two (2) times the amount of the
Standard Permit
Degradation*To be calculated by City
Resident Boulevard Excavation $35.00
Resident Boulevard Excavation Deposit $750.00
Resident Driveway Apron/Curb and Gutter Deposit $750.00
Senior Excavation Permit (over 62 years old)$35.00 per Excavation
Sidewalk by Property Owners
Senior Sidewalk (over 62 years old)$10.00
Property Owner Sidewalk $35.00
Due to the difficulty in determining the possible scope of some projects, the City will only be able
to provide an estimate of the degradation fee when a permit is issued. The City Right-of-Way
inspector will calculate the degradation fee after the complete scope of work is determined.
HOLE (Maximum length=street width)TRENCH
($2.25 x street width x length) +
*Degradation
Degradation Fee Estimates for Bituminous Street:
($2.25 x street width
lh) ($
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($3.75 x lane width x hole length)
($2.00 x lane width x length) +
($3.00 x lane width x hole length)$3.00 x # of lanes x
lane width x length
$2.75 x (hole width + 4 feet) x
(hole length +4 feet)$2.75 x (trench width
+ 4 feet) x length
Street to be reconstructed in next two (2) years $2.00 x (hole width) x (hole length)$2.00 x trench width
x length
HOLE TRENCH
($3.00 x street width x length) +
($4.50 x lane width x hole length)
Existing Street- 5 years old to ($2.75 x lane width x length) +
20 years old ($4.25 x lane width x hole length)
$3.75 x (hole width + 4 feet) x
(hole length +4 feet)
Street to be reconstructed in next 2 years $3.25 x (hole width) x (hole length)$3.25 x trench width
x length
Street Obstruction Permit
Street Obstruction Permit (Valid for 30 days)$25.00
Extension Fee $15.00 per week
Flasher Deposit $150.00
Load Limit Permit
Load limit permit required for spring weight restrictions N/C
Water Hydrant Meter Rentals
5/8" Water Meter $200.00
2-1/2 Water Meter with 2" RPZ Backflow Preventer $2,500.00
Special Assessment Search
Basic special assessment search $25.00
Additional information $15.00
Engineering Copy Requests
AsBuilts $2.50 per sheet
Plotter Copies (22" x 34" or 24" x 36")$15.00 each
Regular Photocopies (8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 X 14, 11 x 17)$ .25 each
Maps
Existing Street - over 20 years old
Degradation Fee Estimates for Concrete Street:
New Street-0 to 5 Years
($3.00 x street width
x length) + ($4.50 x #
of lanes x lane width
x lengths
$3.75 x # of lanes x
lane width x length
Existing Street – over 20 years old $3.75 x (trench width
+ 4 feet) x length
New Street - 0 to 5 Years
x length) + ($3.75 x #
of lanes x lane width
x lengths)
Existing Street - 5 years old to 20 years old
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Full color city map, zoning map or parks map $15.00
Shaded Relief Map (36" x 36")$15.00
Standard Address Map $20.00
Large Address Map $30.00
Utility Maps (watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer) (36"x28")$20.00
Property Only (Urban) 1/2 Section (22" x 34")$15.00
Property & Planimetric (Urban) 1/2 Section (22" x 34")$25.00
Property, Planimetric & Contours (Urban) 1/2 Section (22"x34")$50.00
Color Aerial Photo (Urban) 1/2 Section (22" x 34")$30.00
Special Request (See City Engineer)$15.00 plus $50/hour ($25.00
minimum)
GIS Data Requests (Digital Data)
Planimetric & Contours $15.00 plus $50/hour ($25.00
minimum)
CD ROM $12.00
Notary N/C
RECREATION
RENTAL INFORMATION 2019 RATES 2019 RATES
(Sun - Fri) (Saturday)(Sun - Fri) (Saturday)
Hall/Kitchen/LaBelle Lounge w/Tax $1,059.25 $1,681.71 $1,080.44 1,765.80
Hall/Kitchen/LaBelle Lounge $988.80 $1,569.86 $1,008.54 1,648.35
Hall $757.05 $1,189.82 $772.19 1,249.31
LaBelle Lounge $226.60 $319.06 $233.30 335.01
Gauvitte, Prestemon, Edgemoor, or Keyes Room $180.25 $206.70 $183.86 217.04
Senior Center or Maithaire/McKenna Room $257.50 $302.10 $262.65 317.21
Down Payment (non-refundable)$500 / $100 $500 / $100 $500 / $100 $500 / $100
Damage Deposit (refundable)$500 / $250 $500 / $250 $500 / $250 $500 / $250
Security Officer Deposit $150.00 $150.00 $200.00 $200.00
Security Officer hourly rate $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00
Pop/CO2 Charge $100/$150/$200 $107.13/$160.69/$214.25
Early Entry Fee *Preapproved*$60 60.00 60.00 60.00
Custodial Charge per hour $25 25.00 25.00 25.00
Events Lasting 2 hours or less 50%N/A 50%N/A
Events Lasting 4 hours or less 25%N/A 25%N/A
Heights Resident Discount**25%25%25%25%
All rental rates, fees, and deposits are subject to State Sales Tax.
All JPM rentals end at 1:00 a.m. An $80 plus tax late fee will be assessed every 30 minutes. Saturday/Sunday rental time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 a.m. Friday rental time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. A storage fee
of $100 will be charged for items left in the building outside of rental time. Single room rentals have a maximum rental time of 7 hours.
Linen and Napkin rental is available upon request. 2017 Prices are as follows:
$ / $
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PARK RENTAL FEES w/tax included
Resident $50
Non-Resident $75
Large groups 100+ people $125
EVENT WAGON $45
BALLFIELD RENTAL $40 per day or $10 per hr
GARDEN PLOTS 25
White or Ivory Linens $7.00 per hall table (60" rounds and 8' x 2 1/2' banquet tables) Tax additional $3.50 per bar table .70 per napkin (various colors available)
White Melamine Dinnerware, Silverware and Plastic Tumblers are available for a rental fee of $50 plus tax per rental.
Saturday rentals may decorate Friday before their event from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm for a $150 fee. This reservation can only be made if the hall is available within 3 weeks of the rental date.
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AGENDA SECTION WORK SESSION
ITEM NO.
MEETING DATE DECEMBER 3, 2018
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - COUNCIL LETTER
4ITEM: City Services Expo and Town Hall Meeting
DEPARTMENT: Community Development CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL:
BY/DATE: Jodi Griffin, Nov 27, 2018 BY/DATE:
CITY STRATEGY: #5: Diverse, Welcoming "Small-Town" Feel
Additional Strategy? N/A
SHORT TERM GOAL (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
Additional Goal? N/A
BACKGROUND:
The City Services Expo and Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Sat, March 2 2019 from 11 to 2 p.m. at the
Columbia Heights Public Library. The focus of the event is to provide residents with an opportunity to obtain
information and resources regarding services available as a Columbia Heights resident, as well as one-on-one
access to their local elected officials and appointed board and commission members. Planning is under way,
and staff would like to provide council with a brief update regarding the plans that are in place at this time.
Tables will be located in the Community Room where each department will be represented and attendees can
visit with department staff and their respective board and commission members as well as obtain valuable
information in the form of handouts available from each department.
The Expo will also include several 15-minute break-out sessions. The sessions will be held in the History Room
where departments will present information relating to a topic of interest to residents. Some examples
include: composting and recycling opportunities, Spring/Summer Park and Recreation and Library Program
updates, and upcoming building and road development projects.
The last hour of the event will be dedicated to a town hall Q&A panel discussion. A moderator will introduce
council members and briefly go over the ground rules of the discussion. The format from there will be similar
to a public hearing where residents can ask questions of council members.
Since the event is over the lunch hour, Tasty Pizza will be on hand selling slices of pizza and pop, and staff from
the liquor store will be serving samples of non-alcoholic craft beer or other non-alcoholic options. These items
will be available in the lobby area. Free cookies, water and coffee will be available in the Community Room
where the department tables and town hall forum will be located.
CONCLUSION:
Staff would like to verify council members’ support and confirmed participation in the event.
Staff would also like to obtain council members’ thoughts and recommendation s about inviting other elected
officials to attend the event, such as the newly elected County Commissioner and State Legislators for District
41/41b.
AGENDA SECTION WORK SESSION
ITEM NO.
MEETING DATE DECEMBER 3, 2018
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - COUNCIL LETTER
ITEM: ADOPT RESOLUTION 2018-XX APPROVING THE UPDATED SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
DEPARTMENT: Public Works CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL:
BY/DATE: Kevin Hansen / November 28, 2018 BY/DATE:
CITY STRATEGY: #7: Strong Infastructure/Public Services
Additional Strategy? N/A
SHORT TERM GOAL (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
Additional Goal?
BACKGROUND: Attached is a memo from the City’s water resource planning consultant, WSB & Associates,
that provides background on the requirements of our Surface Water Management Plan, or SWMP. A url link
was provided to the Council at their September work session and the full plan is available on the City website
at:
https://cms5.revize.com/revize/columbiaheightsmn/Public%20Works/Stormwater/SWMP_Final%20051418_
approved.pdf
The plan has been approved by the jurisdictional water management agencies: the Mississippi Watershed
Management Organization (MWMO), Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD), and the Metropolitan Council
(approval letters attached). Following these approvals, the Columbia Heights City Council is required to
approve the plan by resolution.
A copy of the Table of Contents and Executive Summary of the final plan is attached. The plan meets the
requirements of Minnesota Statutes 103B, Minnesota Rules 8410. Those requirements are as follows.
•Executive Summary that includes the highlights of the plan
•Water resource management related agreements
•Executive Summary
•Land and water resource inventory
•Establishment of policies and goals and relation to local, regional, state, and federal plan, goals
and programs.
•Assessment of existing and potential water resource related problems and corrective actions
•Financial considerations
•Implementation program including a detailed schedule, estimated cost, and funding sources of
each component, including annual budget totals.
•Plan amendment procedures
ANALYSIS/CONCLUSIONS: The Surface Water Management Plan has been approved by the proper water
management agencies and meets the requirements of Minnesota Status 103B, Minnesota Rules 8410.
The SWMP plan is divided into six sections as follows:
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1.Executive Summary
2.Land and Water Resource Inventory
3.Agency Cooperation
4.Assessment of Problems and Issues
5.Goals and Policies
6.Implementation Program
The SWMP meets all Federal, State and Local requirements, and is consistent with the recently updated
MWMO and RCWD plans. With this update, we are now concurrent with the schedule for the City
Comprehensive Plan updating on 10-year cycles.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting Resolution 2018-xx approving the City of Columbia
Heights Surface Water Management Plan, updated 2018.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2018-xx, there being ample
copies available to the public.
Move to adopt Resolution No. 2018-xx, being a resolution approving the City of Columbia Heights Surface
Water Management Plan, updated 2018.
ATTACHMENT(S): Memo from WSB & Associates
Approval Letters
Executive Summary
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Memorandum
To: Kevin Hansen, City of Columbia Heights
From: Stephanie Hatten, WSB & Associates
Date: July 3, 2018
Re: Summary of the Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) Update
WSB Project No. 01792-190
The following memo provides a summary of the City of Columbia Heights’ Surface Water Management
Plan (SWMP) update process. The SWMP has been approved by the Met Council, Rice Creek
Watershed District, and the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
Regulatory Agencies
This SWMP is developed in accordance with these multiple regulatory requirements:
• Local Water Plan requirements of Minnesota Statute Section 103b.235 and corresponding Rule
8410, adopted July of 2015.
• Water resource management plan content of the 2018 Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan, as
required in Minnesota Statute Section 473.859, and as defined in Metropolitan Council’s Thrive
2040 Water Resource Policy Plan.
• Supplementary Local Water Plan requirements specific to each of the two watershed agencies
with jurisdiction in the City of Columbia Heights: Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) and
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO).
Requirements of the Plan
In 2015, the Minnesota BWSR adopted a change to Minnesota Rules Chapter 8410 that revised the
required information that must be contained in watershed management plans and local water plans.
These requirements are listed below:
• Executive summary that includes the highlights of the Plan
• Water resource management related agreements
• Executive Summary
• Land and water resource inventory
• Establishment of policies and goals and relation to local, regional, state, and federal plan,
goals and programs
• Assessment of existing and potential water resource related problems and corrective actions
• Financial considerations
• Implementation program including a detailed schedule, estimated cost, and funding sources
for each component, including annual budget totals.
• Plan amendment procedures
RCWD and MWMO requirements for the City’s SWMP generally follow the list above. All federal, state,
and local requirements have been met with this SWMP update.
Mr. Hansen
July 3, 2018
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SWMP Content
The Columbia Heights Surface Water Management Plan is divided into six sections:
• Section 1.0 Executive Summary provides background information and summarizes the plan
contents.
• Section 2.0 Land and Water Resource Inventory presents information about the
topography, geology, groundwater, soils, land use, public utilities, surface waters, hydrologic
system and data, and the drainage system.
• Section 3.0 Agency Cooperation outlines other governmental controls and programs that
affect stormwater management.
• Section 4.0 Assessment of Problems and Issues presents the City's water
management related problems and issues.
• Section 5.0 Goals and Policies outlines the City's goals and policies pertaining to water
management.
• Section 6.0 Implementation Program presents the implementation program for the City
of Columbia Heights, which includes defining responsibilities, prioritizing, and listing the
program elements.
How to Use this Plan
The purpose of this SWMP is to provide a comprehensive description of how Columbia Heights will
protect and improve their water resources over the next 10 years through their water resource
management programs and projects. Water resource management in the City continues to evolve as
problems are identified or new regulations are adopted. Because of this ever-changing character of water
resource management, this plan has been developed to reference, and not duplicate, information that is
available online.
The SWMP has also been developed as a regulatory document for describing policies for develo pment
and compliments the City’s current ordinances and Surface Water Management Design Standards. The
SWMP will be used by the City to plan and budget for water resources related projects and provides
eligibility for grant funding and partnership opportunitie s.
Relationship to Comprehensive Plan
This SWMP is required to be a component of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and will be added as an
Appendix. Local water management plans are reviewed by the Met Council as part of the local
comprehensive planning process prior to their approval by the appropriate watershed agencies and
adoption by the City. The updated Minnesota Rules Chapter 8410 now require that all local water
management plans must be updated any time after December 31, 2016 and prior to December 31, 2018.
This schedule puts the updates of the SWMP on the same 10-year time frame as the City’s
Comprehensive Plan.
Time Period for Next Update
The update of this SWMP will be required after a 10-year period (2027) when the Comprehensive Plan
must be updated. The SWMP is no longer required to be updated if either of the watershed management
plans are updated over that 10-year period.
2522 Marshall Street NE 612-465-8780
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418-3329 contacts@mwmo.org
mwmo.org
MEMORANDUM
June 20, 2018
Kevin Hansen, Director of Public Works
City of Columbia Heights
637 38th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Dear Mr. Hansen,
On May 8, 2018 the MWMO Board approved Columbia Height’s Surface Water Management Plan.
We thank the City’s staff for working with the MWMO in a timely manner to finalize a Surface
Water Management Plan that meets the MWMO’s 10 yr. Watershed Management Plan content
requirements and the schedule for adoption and approvals.
Sincerely,
Daniel Kalmon
Planning Principal
AGENDA SECTION WORK SESSION
ITEM NO.
MEETING DATE DECEMBER 3, 2018
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - COUNCIL LETTER
ITEM: CITY HALL MASTER PLAN (UPDATE)
DEPARTMENT: Public Works CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL:
BY/DATE: Kevin Hansen /November 29, 2018 BY/DATE:
CITY STRATEGY: #7: Strong Infastructure/Public Services
Additional Strategy? N/A
SHORT TERM GOAL (IF APPLICABLE): #5 Develop a Master Plan for New City Hall
Additional Goal? N/A
BACKGROUND: At the September 25th regular meeting, the City Council authorized staff to prepare a Master
Plan for City Hall, meeting one of the Council goals established earlier in the year.
The process for the creation of a Master Plan would be similar to the scoping study process used for the new
library and would involve:
•Site Evaluation and Selection – provide an analysis of sites in the city that may locate a new City Hall.
•Site Assessment and Site Development – includes building layout, site access, parking, integration of
stormwater needs on the site, and review of foundation needs based on soil borings.
•Concept Layout Development - develop preliminary building layout drawings including building square
footage, exterior materials, building height, primary interior spaces, and quality of construction.
•Develop site cost comparisons for each site.
•Develop a detailed cost estimate based on the preferred site.
•Develop funding scenarios based on the detailed cost estimate.
At the April 2, 2018 Work Session, Leo A Daly presented multiple concepts for the four sites that are under
consideration for a future City Hall:
1.Public Safety Facility – north lot
2.Public Safety Facility – existing building expansion
3.City Library – east lot, south lot
4.Existing City Hall site (area)
Based on discussion and feedback from the April 2nd work session, another iteration (Option 5) of the existing
site was developed that provides connection to Murzyn Hall.
At the June 4, 2018 Work Session, Leo A Daly presented option 5 for a future City Hall:
5.Existing City Hall site connecting to Murzyn Hall
This layout that connects a new City Hall to Murzyn Hall. A connection would enable sharing of some building
amenities such as meeting rooms and parking, provide a strong presence on Huset Park (overlook porch or
deck), support the revitalization on 40th Avenue, and offer the possibility of a public outdoor space to serve as
a “bridge” between the community and the park (future construction depending on budget). The plaza would
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be utilized for outdoor events, such as craft shows and farmers markets.
Leo A Daly has now completed the Master Plan, attached herewith. The report details the methodology used,
sites considered, construction costs (range based on sites), and preferred site of Option 5 connecting to
Murzyn Hall.
The updated Master Plan report is provided in 5 sections as follows:
1. Executive Summary / Preferred concept
2. Architecture Interior and Site Design Narratives
3. Engineering Systems Narratives
4. All Concepts Developed
5. Cost Estimate
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept the City Hall Master Plan and establish the existing City Hall, Option 5 in
the report, as the preferred site for future development of a new City Hall.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): Discussion and review of the final City Hall Master Plan.
ATTACHMENT(S): Final City Hall Master Plan
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MN
CITY HALL SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SCOPING DOCUMENT
UDATED SEPTEMBER 2018
LEO A DALY
PREPARED BY:
MURZYN HALL
LIBRARY
EXISTING CITY HALL
PUBLIC SAFETY
FACILITY
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY HALL
PROJECT SCOPING
July 24, 2018
` NDEX
SCOPING NARRATIVE
INDEX
INDEX
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY HALL
PROJECT SCOPING
July 24, 2018
CHAPTER I - INDEX
CHAPTER 0 - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY / PREFERRED CONCEPT
CHAPTER 1 – ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR & SITE DESIGN NARRATIVES
CHAPTER 2 – ENGINEERING SYSTEMS NARRATIVES
CHAPTER 3 – SPACE NEEDS INVENTORY
CHAPTER 4 – ALL CONCEPTS DEVELOPED
CHAPTER 5 – COST ESTIMATE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY HALL
July 25, 2018 PROJECT SCOPING
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SCOPING NARRATIVE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SCOPING NARRATIVE – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CITY HALL | COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN
July 25, 2018 SCOPING NARRTIVE – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
METHODOLOGY: Leo A Daly was commissioned by the City of Columbia Heights to conduct
an analysis of the City Hall space needs to meet the contemporary and future needs of the
community. The Assessment was based upon the following: (a) a decade-old study conducted
of the current City Hall facility which indicated that the facility, at that time, was nearing the
end of its useful life, (b) tours of the existing facility conducted over 2018, (c) multiple interviews
and meetings with city staff to learn of current business operations over 2018 and 2019, and
needs for space, (d) an analysis of the existing building infrastructure, systems, envelope, roofing
and windows, and (e) the definition of space needs to meet the next 20+ years including
preliminary planning and budgeting for a replacement City Hall.
The City formed a space planning committee which operated as the liaison, providing critical
guiding input into the city services, city council goals, and business operations. The space
planning committee toured multiple recent and similar municipal facilities gathering
preferences, likes, dislikes, lessons-learned and facility amenities offered other communities.
These items were collected and informed the overall analysis and report recommendations.
GOALS: An initial goal setting meeting was facilitated with the space planning committee. The
following goals were identified by the committee and became the guiding principles:
• The City Hall should have a primary focus on serving the Public and Community;
• The City Hall should put forth a new “public face” to residents and developers;
• The City Hall should function effectively for the delivery of public services;
• The City Hall building should serve the community for the next 50-100 years;
• The City Hall should enable a reinvestment in the community and the City spurring
improvement and development of parcels city wide.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT FACILITY: The current facility was toured and systems and envelope
(exterior walls, roof, doors and windows) were reviewed for general building health and
“remaining useful life”. Through the review it was determined that many systems were beyond
their useful life. Mechanical Systems and elevators are original to the building and require full
replacement. Windows and doors are original to the building and require full replacement.
Interior finishes are beyond useful life. The building exterior walls have seen water infiltration
and are lacking adequate code-compliant insulation, contributing to energy loss. The overall
building is larger in square footage than is required to support city governance and public
functions. Departments are spread out over multiple floors and compartmentalized into strictly
defined office environments leading to challenges in collaboration, job sharing and interaction
between staff. The public spaces are tight, limited in accessibility and with limited amenities.
With significant building systems having reached the end of their useful lives, investment to
replace virtually all systems will be required, in the short term. Though the building has served
the community well, it was determined that a replacement facility is in the best long-term benefit
of the community.
DEFINITON OF NEED: Leo A Daly performed a space needs inventory, working with staff
department heads to identify overall operational needs. Square footage of these needs was
identified. The needs are summarized as: (a) Community Meeting and Public Meeting spaces,
(b) Public City Council Chambers, (c) staff office areas, open office and office support spaces.
Based upon this analysis, the city requires 17,200 Gross Square Feet for a new Facility.
SCOPING NARRATIVE - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY HALL | COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN
SCOPING NARRATIVE – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY July 25, 2018
IDENTIFCATION / TESTING OF SITES: Four sites were identified as possible candidates for a
new City Hall. The four sites included: (a) on top of the current Public Safety Facility, (b) behind
the current Public Safety Facility, (c) behind the new Library facility and (d) at the current City
Hall location. Ten total concepts were generated of the 4 possible sites. Concepts were reviewed
with the staff Planning Committee, and with City Council members at public workshops.
Eleven concepts were developed. Consensus evolved for a concept at the existing City Hall
site, with the interest of co-joining the new building with the City’s Murzyn Hall. The existing
City Hall site was attractive as it has a presence on the Park, could spur the revitalization of
40th, enables the possibility of a future public outdoor space to serve as a “bridge” between the
community and the park, providing pedestrian access from 40th to the City Park. The public
outdoor space, viewed as a significant amenity to the public, could be used for outdoor
events, craft shows, farmers markets, dining, events and ceremonies. This concept was
determined to meet the intent of the Goals. It not only transitions the current City Hall
property reinvesting on 40th, but also re-invests in a current asset, enabling interior renewal
and renovation possibilities of Murzyn Hall. Co-joining the facilities also enables the ability to
share building amenities (elevator, kitchen, support spaces) if appropriate.
PREFERRED SITE: Based upon the analysis and input, the preferred site became the location of
the existing City Hall. The alternative site analysis is summarized as:
(a) Site A - Above the Public Safety Facility posed significant impacts to the function of
the building and the site, as the current parking need is not met at that facility
currently, the addition of more office space and more parking compromised the
sites ability to meet the intent of either adequate Public Safety or City Hall space.
(b) Site B - behind the Public Safety Facility was adequate in size for the City Hall
building and parking but did require significant infrastructure redevelopment as
that site is currently the storm water management area of the surrounding city
block. As such, below grade utilities supporting the storm water would need to be
removed and redesigned to support the additional burden of the new paving and
building hard surface in addition to the current load.
(c) Site C - behind the Library facility was not adequate in size to accommodate the
City Hall, nor the parking need of the City Hall without additional site acquisition.
(d) Site D - the existing City Hall site is adequate in size to accommodate the building
and parking though will require demolition of the existing facility and rerouting of
street utilities. A benefit of co-joining with Murzyn Hall reinvests in an existing
asset and offers City Hall views to the park.
CONSTRCTION BUDGET: Of the eleven concepts generated, 7 were forwarded for cost
analysis. The overall project budgets for each site were developed based upon the information
known at the time. The specifics of each sites soil infrastructure were not known and therefore
a common structural foundation concept was assumed at each site. Storm water and site
utilities were preliminarily defined, and costs were assumed into the budget ranges. The
overall design quality of the facility was assumed to be a 50-100-year building, comprised of
materials similar in quality and type to the recent library facility. The budget range of the
project has been established as between $5,300,000 – 7,200,000. The preferred site Concept,
City Hall Site Option 5, is attached. Budgetary numbers for the City Hall range from $6.9-
$7.5M. The renovation of Murzyn Hall is estimated at $2.16M and an additional $1M for the
Farmers Market and outdoor dining area. Refer to Chapter 4 for budgetary breakdowns.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Supporting documents, including the Space Needs Inventory,
the concepts studies, the building narratives (describing the materials and systems
assumptions), and budgetary analysis are bound into an overall project report.
OPTION 5
City hall site
REBUILT PARKING
17,200 GSF
PROS
•Stream lined municipal services and shared building services (elevator, kitchen);
•City Hall has a “community presence” on a well traveling road and can spur investment
along 40Th;
•Has a significant presence and views/access to the park site (and a PORCH);
•Maximizes opportunities for shared parking, leveraging the opportunity that City Hall
functions and Murzyn Hall functions typically occur during opposite hours of each
other. Multi-purposing lot better supports heavy events;
•Mill Street would terminate at Murzyn Hall, enabling additional parking for Murzyn
Hall/City Hall and a more “municipal campus-feel”
•Potential lower level walk out & view to park.
•Provides pedestrian connection from 40th to the Park, consistent with 2040 Comp Plan.
•Enables outdoor Farmers Market, Event Plaza, Seating/Dining. Will require some
creative use of retaining walls to connect to 40th sidewalk
.
CONS
•Requires closing of Mill Street and relocation of below-road
utilities;
•Likely Requires relocation during construction;
•Due to reaching maximum site buildout, storm water holding
would need to be combination of on site, below site, and potential
off-site contributions.
•Site has more limited ability to handle significant overflow traffic
during heavy events or concurrent city hall / event center events.
PORCH ON THE PARK
PARALLEL PARKING
HDCP
RE-STRIPED PARKING
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DINING
AREA
FARMERS
MARKET or
EVENT
PLAZA
1400
GSF New construction,
relocated restrooms / Parks&Rec
PREFERRED
CONCEPT
Cost Range:Building Cost $4,988,000 to $5,418,000
Building Demolition $125,000 to $160,000
Site Cost $625,000
- Parking Lot, Porch on the Park, Sidewalks
- Curb & Gutter, Landscaping, General Excavation
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $5,738,000 to $6,203,000
$1,147,600 to $1,240,600
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $6,885,600 to $7,443,600
Cost Range:2,500 sf Addition $750,000
10,000 sf Remodel $700,000
Relocation of Bathrooms/ Tie in $350,000
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $1,800,000
$360,000
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $2,160,000
Cost Range:15,000 sf Paver Patio $525,000
Power Distribution $67,500
Lighting $60,000
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $652,500
$97,875
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $750,375
Cost Range:5,000 sf Decorative Concrete $100,000
Built in Concrete Seating $80,000
Power Distribution $20,000
Lighting $20,000
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $220,000
$33,000
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $253,000
Alternate #3
Dining Area
Soft Cost - 15% (Permitting, Professional Services, Testing)
*** NOT INCLUDED IN COSTS***
Overhead Power Relocation
Road Closure and Reconstruction of Utilities
Storm Water Management for entire site
Soft Cost - 20% (Permitting, Professional Services, Testing)
Alternate #1
Murzyn Hall
Soft Cost - 20% (Permitting, Professional Services, Testing)
Alternate #2
Soft Cost - 15% (Permitting, Professional Services, Testing)
CITY HALL (Option 5)
Farmers Market
17,200 sf Single Story
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BUILDING ZONING & ORGANIZATION
This building will be a Business Occupancy building (Non-Separated, Mixed Occupancy comprised
of B with A accessory to B) providing work and support spaces to the several divisions of the City of
Columbia Heights. The building will have an open public lobby and public meeting spaces and
secured office spaces for city staff. The building will be comprised of a series of functional zones as
described below.
The building will be organized into zones of activities that can be separated or secured from each
other zone. The zones consist of: (a) a Public Zone, (b) a Support Zone, and (c) a Staff-secure Zone.
The public zone shall function in support of public meeting activities, planning commission and
council events and public service counters and will remain open to the public during routine business
hours. All other zones will be secured for City operations. Secured zones will have card access.
Within each zone, keyed access or card access control to individual rooms will be determined based
upon the function of each space. The primary building zones are as follows:
PUBLIC ZONE – (ENTRY, LOBBY & COMMUNITY ROOM) ZONE
The public zone consists of the public entry, lobby, access to the customer service counters, public
restrooms, a community room access to council chambers and access to Murzyn Hall. As the public
zone, this space is the significant visual feature of the building from the street and the public
perspective. The zone will function for multiple purposes including: a living-room like lobby and
waiting area, public access to City services and meeting rooms for planning and zoning activities,
prospective development project reviews, public meetings of community groups, public notification
meetings, and press video events.
Interior Quality: As this zone will be utilized to serve both residents and the public, the finishes are to
be of higher aesthetic quality than all other areas of the building. Community activities press
events/media coverage and other public activities are anticipated to occur in this zone. Refer to
Interior design section for finish materials.
Operation: This zone will be controlled independently for HVAC and lighting controls. The exterior
vestibule door shall also have card access and electronic locks for remote door locking/unlocking
capability. The interior vestibule door shall have electronic locks for remote door locking/unlocking
capability, without card access. Card access entry on primary doors to secure zones.
Furniture: Loose furniture will be selected by the design team, procured from State contracts. The
meeting room furniture will be small and portable to allow for several room layouts and to
accommodate various sized groups. Lobby furniture shall feel living-room like.
AV/Media/Technology: Meeting Rooms, Public Lobby and Council Chambers to all have video,
media/audio and speaker capabilities. Meeting room and Public lobby to function as “overflow” space
to council chambers with video/audio feed of Council activities. AV/Media devices and cabling,
boxes, conduits and relays paths to be selected by Architect and procured and installed by the
contractor, including adequate structure for wall or ceiling support of components.
The Public Conference Room and Lobby, both will have large overhead monitors and computer
access points, and Wi-Fi as well as data access points in the adjacent walls. The room will also be
acoustically separated without disturbing other occupants in the building. The Council Chambers will
have a dais with individual media capabilities and microphones at each council seat location, and up
to 6 additional stations for city staff and legal counsel. Two large overhead video monitors will be
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provided for public viewing. Public podium with media / microphone / computer projection
equipment will be provided. An adjacent room with viewing and audio connections to the Council
Chambers for television production equipment and controls will be provided. Broadcast of council
room events to the public lobby and additional public meeting rooms for large scale events shall be
provided.
SUPPORT - LOCKER ROOM, FITNESS & BREAKROOM ZONE
Staff support spaces including break room, quiet room, fitness and locker rooms are to support all staff
in the building. Locker rooms include restroom, shower and locker amenities to all staff in the
building. Passage hardware on all corridor entry doors. Card access from any public zone location.
Quiet room to have classroom lock.
Interior Quality: Refer to Interior design section for finish materials.
Operation: Fitness room is to be fully fitted out (fitness equipment and floor mats) procured by owner
and installed by owner’s vendor.
Locker room & Breakroom: All doors to be passage sets.
Quiet room to have privacy lock from interior side, walls to go to deck, or to have hard lid ceiling.
Walls and ceiling to be CMU or acoustically insulated gyp board construction. Room to include
closed casework, solid-surface countertop and single basin bar-style sink and under-counter
refrigerator.
Break room casework and solid-surface countertop, kitchen equipment, including microwave,
dishwasher, refrigerator, (no stove / oven) and coffee pot to be selected by Architect and procured by
contractor. Vending equipment by owner.
Furniture: Loose furniture will be selected by design team from State contracts.
AV/Media/Technology: Break room (1 monitor) and Fitness room (2 monitors) to be equipped with
wall mounted or ceiling suspended monitors. Devices to be selected by Architect. Devices, Boxes,
Conduits and relays paths to be installed by the contractor, including adequate structure for wall or
ceiling support of components.
STAFF OFFICE DIVISION ZONE
The Office Zone serves the city staff offices and consultant staff working out of the facility during day
shifts. The office zone backs up to the public zone at the Customer-Service Counter. Office spaces are
comprised of a secured office environment with card access control to (A) City Administration office
suite, (b) Finance office suite and (c) General office suite. Each zone with dedicated T-stat control.
General office suite is to be primarily contiguous to enable growth in individual divisions through staff
re-assignment of workstations or through workstation expansion without requiring building
modification. General office workstation area is intended to support work sharing across positions and
to enable a collaborative inter-department work environment. Most staff positions will be in open
workstations with proximity and access to the customer-service counter, with shared amenities such as
Work Rooms (containing printing, recycling, layout and general office supply storage), coat closets
and restrooms. Some divisions will include additional secured spaces for file storage, ballot equipment
storage or other individual dedicated needs. Public meeting rooms will be accessible from the staff
office side, when possible, to allow public meeting rooms to be utilized as staff meeting rooms or
development plan review rooms when other events are not occurring.
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Interior Quality: This portion of the building is to be primarily of commercial office materials, able to
withstand light abuse including heavy foot traffic. If affordable, sound masking may be implemented
for an effective office work environment. Refer to Interior design section for finish materials.
Operations: Staff offices shall have interior gyp board walls, to deck with acoustic insultation at all
offices, office suite perimeters and conference rooms. Offices shall be key controlled and shall have
power, data and wi-fi capability. Open office to have adequate power and data capabilities in walls
and floors and assumed wire mold for power / data expansion within workstations.
Support rooms, such as print / copy / workrooms are to have adequate power and data for wall
monitors and computer workstations / presentation stations, as well as copiers, printers, shredders and
other office support functions.
Fully secured rooms, such as file rooms or large equipment storage rooms shall be of either gyp board
to deck with keyed lock or CMU construction to deck with card access control and the door and
video camera monitoring within the room, depending upon the necessary level of security of the
room. Ample power, lighting, cooling and exhaust shall be provided to this room.
Furniture: Loose furniture will be selected by the design team and procured through State contract.
AV/Media/Technology: Open office suite will each have wall capability for (1) large overhead or wall
mounted monitor with computer access capabilities to the monitor, overall Wi-Fi as well as hard
wired-data access points in the adjacent walls. Devices, monitors, boxes, conduits and relays paths
to be selected by the Architect and installed by the contractor, including adequate structure for wall or
ceiling support of components.
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DESIGN INTENT – ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
The building and site design is a response to the physical location, and Columbia Heights local
context, and the important design contributions provided by the space planning committee and
council members through workshops. The site design in many ways is a balance of the demands of
technical site circulation required for public and staff vehicles and emergency vehicles (if needed) and
the goal of presenting to the public a visibly intuitive, safe, and navigable roadway system and a
comfortable pedestrian-scale entry plaza that blends with the natural landscape feel of the adjacent
park. Additionally, the building is oriented to two primary directions – the primary orientation being
toward 40th, and secondarily, toward the Park.
The building is designed to be durable and to be able to absorb the varied heavy use expected in a
public facility. The exterior wall construction is planned as metal stud and gypsum board with exterior
brick or stone with some metal details. The exterior materials are to compliment but not mimic
Murzyn Hall and be of a quality consistent with the recently constructed Public Library.
All interior door frames are hollow metal with wood veneer doors where the public interfaces with the
building and hollow metal doors in utilitarian spaces. Acoustic isolation is planned for all conference
rooms and dedicated offices. Similarly, the Council Chambers will receive careful acoustic study to
assure both acoustic containment / isolation for the room itself as well as proper reverberation time
intended for ease of public speaking in this environment. Acoustic considerations are also carefully
considered for the Public Concourse which will be used for public gatherings.
Exterior windows are planned as aluminum framed store-front systems with insulated glass. The
aluminum frame types will vary depending on the location on the building and the size of the
opening. Large glass zones such as at the front of the building are planned as curtain wall while
aluminum framed storefront will span the openings at all other areas and smaller sized glass openings.
Glass will be insulated low-e, low iron, 1” thick units. Aluminum snap covers at the curtain wall are
intended to create a profile that is greater in depth than standard ½” profiles.
An exterior porch is referenced in the concept drawing, which overlooks with park area. The porch
may consist of open air space with covered roof and post and beam, or of screened porch with
covered roof, or as enclosed building and is to be further developed in the future design phases. An
enclosed connection to Murzyn Hall is expected. The connection will displace functions within
Murzyn, specifically public toilets and the Parks & Rec offices. It is expected that these will be folding
into the City Hall or relocated as a part of the project.
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DESIGN INTENT - INTERIOR DESIGN / INTERIOR MATERIALS
The design of the interior spaces will assist in creating a professional, enduring space that supports the
multiple functions throughout the building. The interior materials have been selected for aesthetics as
well as ease of maintenance, value, sustainability and durability. Finishes are used to accentuate
architectural elements, assist in wayfinding and provide visual interest in public and office areas. The
interior materials have been identified by general space types, as listed below.
• Public Vestibule: Wall to wall walk-off carpet. Adjacent walls to be of same materials as
exterior building materials. Ceiling to be lay-in wood or other more-polished material like
other public spaces.
• Public Lobby and Public Concourse: floors to be porcelain tile with porcelain tile base. Walls
to be gyp board. Some walls may be feature walls for display of city artifacts or city logo and
will be designed with contrasting wall finish (veneer wood or millwork or other non-gyp
material). Ceilings and light fixtures to be lay-in or suspended wood or other more-polished
material appropriate for public spaces.
• Public Meeting Rooms: Floors to be carpet with vinyl base. At minimum one wall is to be a
feature wall with vinyl wallcovering or other contrasting material. Ceilings to be high STC gyp
with lighting and lighting controls for zoned lighting capabilities.
• Council Chambers: Floors to be carpet with vinyl base. Wall behind dais to be a feature wall
with veneer wood or other contrasting material. Dias to be of similar materials and solid
surface counters. Ceilings to be high STC gyp with lighting and lighting controls for zoned
lighting capabilities. Some coffers or other ceiling height variations are likely for acoustics and
visual prominence.
• Reception/Customer-Service counter shall be solid surface with glazing above. Glazing shall
be BL-3 with ADA and Standard height transaction, document tray and talking pieces.
Customer-Service wall to receive Kevlar panels behind finish materials above, below and
adjacent to windows. Adjacent door/frame to secure side to be of BL material and BL-3
interior light.
• Office environments: carpet with vinyl base. Ceilings to be high STC lay in ceilings with task
lighting. Counters to receive higher light levels and counter-specific lighting. Walls to be gyp.
• Restrooms / Locker rooms: floors, floor base, and wet walls to be of porcelain tile. Showers to
be of solid surface. For long term durability, countertops in restrooms are solid surface and
toilet partitions are stainless steel. Non-tiled wall and ceiling surfaces to be epoxy paint over
gyp. Hard lid ceilings and lighting. Powered hand dryers. Lockers to be a high-pressure
laminate.
• Breakroom: flooring to be Marmoleum or equivalent. Casework to be high pressure laminate
with solid surface counters and serving island counter. Vinyl base and gyp board walls.
Ceilings to be open to structure above, painted, with suspected lighting and suspended
monitors.
• Fitness room: floor to be polished concrete with vinyl base and athletic mat flooring. Walls to
be epoxy paint over gyp board. Ceilings to remain open to structure above and be painted.
Suspected lighting, suspected fans, and suspended monitors are anticipated.
In addition to the finishes noted below, all exterior windows receive manual light filtering shades and
horizontal blinds will be provided as required on interiors windows. Interior doors, except for utility
doors, are wood, and hollow metal frames are painted. All meeting rooms to receive a minimum of
(1) white board in rooms serving under 10 and (2) white boards for rooms serving more than 10.
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DESIGN INTENT – REFURBISHMENT OF MURZYN HALL
It is intended that the new City Hall will physically connect to Murzyn Hall with an enclosed,
temperature-controlled corridor. It is further the intent that the two buildings could – with double door
connections – operate independently and be secured from each other or be opened and operate as a
single facility. It is anticipated that there will be two separate central plants with a new central plant
developed for the City Hall portion. The connection location to Murzyn Hall is not specifically
developed but it is anticipated that modification to the exterior wall of Murzyn Hall, and the removal
and relocation of existing restrooms, janitorial room, and Parks and Rec office area will be required to
make the connection. This work is to be included in the base project scope. Relocation of Restrooms
and Parks and Rec to likely be within the new portions of the City Hall further enabling the Muryn
Hall banquet room to be expanded into those current spaces.
Interior refurbishment and renewal of the interior of Murzyn Hall is anticipated as a separate budget
cost and may occur simultaneously with the City Hall construction or at a later point in time. Interior
renewal is likely to include the following:
• Ball Room refurbishment: Patch/repair hardwood floors and refurbish. All walls to be painted.
All ceilings and light fixtures to be replaced. Head table end wall / feature walls to be
completely refurbished with new finish materials.
• Bar area refurbishment: Patch/repair floors. Remove all floor tile and replace with new
ceramic tile. All walls to be painted. All ceiling and light fixtures to be replaced. Bar surface to
be refurbished. Behind bar including plumbing to be scoped and replaced if deteriorated.
• Lounge area refurbishment: Stair Guardrail to be fully removed and new more modern stair
and overlook guardrail to be provided. New carpet throughout. New paint throughout. New
ceilings and new lighting.
• Restrooms & Janitorial Closets @ Eastern end of Murzyn Banquet Hall: The new corridor
connection from the new City Hall building to Murzyn Hall will displace the existing main
level restrooms and janitorial closet. This will be constructed new, either in the new City Hall
space, potentially serving the loads of both buildings, or within an addition to the eastern side
of Murzyn Hall.
• Parks & Recreation Office: This suite will be relocated to accommodate an expansion of the
banquet hall seating area into this space. It is anticipated that the New Parks & Rec office will
either find a new location within the Murzyn Hall side of new City Hall building or within a
new one-story addition on the eastern side of Murzyn Hall.
• Restrooms refurbishment (other locations): Anticipates new finishes, new countertops, new
toilet partitions and new fixtures in existing locations, replaced in-kind. All ceilings to be
painted and lighting to be replaced. ADA compliance to be met with new restrooms.
• First floor meeting rooms and classrooms: Carpet replacement, lighting replacements, new
paint and ceiling replacements. New access point for wall mounted monitors to be provided.
(monitors not included).
• Lower level hallways and classrooms: Assumed to remain as is.
• Central plant. Assumed to remain as is.
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DESIGN INTENT – CIVIL / LANDSCAPE DESIGN
PUBLIC PLAZA / FARMERS MARKET
Hardscape: The plaza is intended to be an extension of the building’s public space and a blending of
the natural environment of the park. The PLAZA is expressed in various forms including site walls of
varying heights providing double use as seating, plaza pavers and specialty pavements, benches, low
planting beds, and accent plantings. The plaza design should allow for a series of visual layers such
as walls, benches, signage and shade trees that allow through-access from residential through the
plaza to the public park. The plaza is further intended as a park-like extension to the City Hall, as well
as to ease the transition from elevation at 40th to elevation at Muryn Hall.
The retaining walls can be constructed of both man-made and natural materials and, when used as
benches, possibly topped with wood slats for comfort and warmth and to tie into the overhang of the
building entrance.
To provide visual interest, with minimal use of plantings, the ground plane will consist of materials
with varying patterns, colors and textures. This may include concrete, acid-etched concrete,
sandblasted concrete, pavers of different shapes and sizes, and stone cobbles.
Landscape: The landscape treatment for the public plaza is intended to be low maintenance and
minimal with minor swatches of plant texture and color for aesthetic value. Shade trees will provide
shade and cooler temperatures for those utilizing the plaza space.
GENERAL SITE
Relocation: With the location of the City Hall adjacent to Murzyn Hall, some existing site features will
require careful removal and relocation in a new location to be determined. Examples include certain
dedicated landscape materials and memorials.
Hardscape: Materials will be chosen for their aesthetics and durability. Material preference will also
be given to recycled, regional and/or renewable materials.
If irrigation is desired, careful selection of water-efficient equipment will be used for plant
establishment and maintenance only in periods of drought. This may consist of a quick coupler
system located at the perimeter of the building for establishing planting beds adjacent to the building.
Landscape: The landscape treatment for the entirety of the site is minimal and low maintenance with
accents of plant texture and color only at the entry to the site and at pedestrian entries.
Decorative aggregate mow edges will be provided at the building and fencing to prevent mower
damage.
Existing topsoil will be stripped and stockpiled, tested and amended as needed to promote plant
growth. These amendments will be based on the results of soil testing and will ensure optimal soil
pH, nutrient levels, organic content and water retention.
Native and/or adapted plants, as well as regionally available plants, will be selected to reduce
maintenance requirements such as irrigation, fertilizing, and mowing. Plants will be selected to
respond to individual micro-climatic site conditions by reviewing plant hardiness, sun exposure, soil
analysis, and individual water requirements. These factors determined the location for each plant
type and species to guarantee long term survivability. Following a year-long establishment period,
these plants will adapt to the growing conditions and thrive without any permanent irrigation system.
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Tree species will be selected for their adaptability to harsh growing conditions and their ability to
forgo irrigation. All the tree species chosen will be tolerant of drought, poor soils and poor drainage.
Plants that are adaptable to dry shade conditions will be selected for the north facade of the building.
Plants selected for the south facade will be species that will grow in dry soils. These plants are
adapted to full-sun locations with minimal maintenance needs.
Additionally, a locally adapted fescue turf mix and/or native grass mix will be used to stabilize the
site. These seed mixes will be comprised of species that have been used locally with success and will
adapt to the tough growing conditions.
STREET UTILITIES
The current building concept layout sits atop a lightly used residential road. Street utilities below the
road will require relocation and alteration to enable the building location and connection of the
building to new services. It is anticipated that the street utilities work is allocated as a part of the
overall public works street utilities asset renewal and not within the project budget.
PARKING
The current building location, post demolition, will require excavation of footings and will impact the
current adjacent parking lot, which likely will be used for construction phasing. An eastern portion of
the existing lot will therefore be fully reconstructed. The parking lot which serves Murzyn Hall is
presumed to remain operational and in support of Murzyn Hall events and will receive new stripping
and Handicap stalls, but no other regrading.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
The current site is believed to not meet current storm water management requirements. Once the
existing city Hall is demolished, it is likely the plaza design may accommodate some water at swales
or other landscape features. The new building, connected to Murzyn Hall, will sit adjacent to the City
Park. It is anticipated that storm water management for the new facility is likely to be accommodated
through existing open land areas infrastructure at the park.
GEO TECH ANALYSIS
A Geotech analysis was not completed as a part of this analysis. Therefore, the structural design
assumptions, site, parking and storm water assumptions shall be re-reviewed after an analysis of
contemporary soil borings is performed.
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2.1 DESIGN INTENT – STRUCTURAL SYSTEM DESIGN
DESIGN OVERVIEW
The City Hall Facility is being structurally designed in accordance with the International Building Code
(2006 Edition) as amended by the 2007 Minnesota State Building Code. The major loading conditions
used in design of the structure includes the weight of the building materials (dead loads), occupancy
loads (live loads), snow loads, and wind loads.
The facility consists of three (1) distinct components:
1. City Hall
The narrative provided below is broken up into major areas of structural construction. Overall, the
construction proposed utilizes relatively common materials and methods. The goal of the framing is to
provide an efficient and economical framing system, while remaining easily constructible to ensure that
the goal of economical framing is realized.
DESIGN LOADS
The facility is designed for the Dead Load (self-weight) of the structure as well as other building
components, the following superimposed loads:
• Live Load: In accordance with IBC 2006 and ASCE 7-05 as follows:
1. Typical Office................................................... 50 psf + 20 psf Partition
2. Lobbies & Main Level Corridors ............................ 100 psf
3. Assembly Areas................................................. 100 psf
4. Storage ........................................................... 125 psf
5. Mechanical Rooms ............................................ 125 psf
6. File Storage ...................................................... 250 psf
• Snow Load: In accordance with Minnesota State Building Code, IBC 2006, and ASCE 7-05 as
follows:
1. Ground Snow Load ............................................ 50 psf
2. Importance Factor (code defined) .......................... 1.20*
3. Flat Roof Snow Load .......................................... 42 psf + Drift
• Wind Load: In accordance with ASCE 7-05 as follows:
1. Typical Wind ................................................... 90 mph, Exposure C
2. Importance Factor (code defined) .......................... 1.15*
• Seismic Load: In accordance with ASCE 7-05 as follows:
1. N/A per the Minnesota State Building Code
• Other: Support for special case loadings such as mechanical equipment, antennae, or other
components are designed based on their actual weight and configurations.
* The nature of the occupancy dictates that this is an essential facility, which results in
Occupancy Category IV and the increased design load importance factors.
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FOUNDATIONS
The facility will be constructed on spread and continuous wall footings. The geotechnical analysis –
when performed - may indicate questionable bearing capacity and or may require structured fill at the
demolished building or at locations of poor soils. Further testing will be required once the existing
building is demolished to more accurately finalize the recommendations.
A 4” concrete slab on grade will be constructed for the main level floors the City Hall. The concrete
slabs on grade will be reinforced with deformed reinforcing steel bars.
EXTERIOR WALL CONSTRUCTION
The exterior walls of the city hall will consist of metal stud walls with either masonry veneers or some
other architectural finish material. Portions below grade will have concrete foundation walls. It is
assumed that the elevator currently provided at the Murzyn Hall facility will be adequate to serve the
elevator need for the full combined building, if lower level mechanical spaces for the New City Hall
are required. New stairwell walls, if stairwells are needed to access lower level spaces, are anticipated
to be constructed with concrete masonry units.
ELEVATED FLOOR FRAMING
The elevated floors of the facility (if a basement and first floor approach is taken) are anticipated to be
constructed of steel beams supporting either precast concrete plank or a steel deck and concrete floor
system. Used in conjunction with the steel deck and concrete system, the beams are anticipated to be
composite with the slab to help reduce their overall size while providing a well performing floor
structure.
The floor framing system will be designed to ensure vibration serviceability and will meet the vibration
requirements given by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and other related guidelines.
The floor vibration criterion is based upon the dynamic response of a floor system to walking forces and
is given as an acceleration limit for steel members and frequency range for wood members. The
acceleration limit given by the AISC is a function of occupancy, loading, and a human’s perception to
floor vibration. The limits will be set so that people in an assembly area or office should not perceive
the vibrations as objectionable according to some industry standard design guidelines.
ROOF FRAMING
Most of the roof structure of the facility will be constructed of a system of steel beams, steel bar joists,
and steel decking. The steel framing will be supported by exterior masonry or to be supported by steel
columns.
All of the roof framing is to be constructed at a relatively low slope of approximately ¼” per foot. In
some areas, it may be found to be more economical to provide tapered insulation than to slope the
framing.
LATERAL FORCE RESISTING SYSTEM
Masonry or poured concrete walls will be used as the structure’s main lateral force resisting system in
the areas where they exist. If not masonry or concrete, steel braced frames are anticipated to resist the
lateral forces.
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DEFLECTION AND DRIFT LIMITS
Deflection limits criteria for design of structural members are in accordance with applicable material
standards such as ASCE, ACI, AISC and are as follows:
• Roof Members:
1. Supporting Plaster (Hard) Ceilings ......................... L/360 Snow, L/240 Total
2. Supporting Ceiling (Hung) ................................... L/240 Snow, L/180 Total
3. Not Supporting Ceiling ....................................... L/180 Snow, L/120 Total
• Floor Members ........................................................... L/360 Live, L/240 Total
• Walls ..................................................................... L/240 Wind
MATERIALS
The design is based upon use of the following material strengths to be used in construction:
• Concrete (f’c):
1. Foundation Walls & Footings 3,000 psi
2. Foundation Walls 4,000 psi
3. Interior Slab-on-Grade 4,000 psi
4. Exterior Concrete 4,000 psi
• Masonry:
1. Concrete Masonry Units ASTM C90, Grade N, Type 1
2. Unit Strength (f’m) 1,500 psi
3. Mortar ASTM C270, Type S
4. Grout 3,000 psi (ASTM C476)
• Reinforcing Steel:
1. Standard Deformed ASTM A615, Grade 60
• Structural Steel:
1. WF Shapes ASTM A992 (50 ksi)
2. Misc. Shapes/Plates ASTM A36 (36 ksi)
3. Structural Tubes ASTM A500, Grade B (46 ksi)
4. Structural Pipes ASTM A53, Type E, Grade B
(35 ksi)
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Structures designed in accordance with IBC 2006 are required to have “special inspections”
performed by independent testing agencies during the construction of the project. “Special
Inspections” are quality control inspections and testing that are typically performed on a
periodic basis to ensure the adequacy of construction. The following special inspections will
be required to be performed during the construction of the project:
• Steel Construction Table 1704.3
• Concrete Construction Table 1704.4
• Masonry Construction Table 1704.5.1
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2.2 DESIGN INTENT - MECHANICAL DESIGN
BUILDING CODES
AND
REGULATIONS 2006 International Building Code (IBC)
2006 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
2006 International Fire Code Mn Rules Chapter 7615
2009 Minnesota Plumbing Code Chapter 4715
ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1-2004 Minnesota Energy Code MN Rules Chapter
7670-7678
Accessibility Code ICC A117.1 - 2009 Building Code, MN Rules
Chapter 1341)
National Fire Protection Association:
- Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA-13
- Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems NFPA
90A
STANDARDS AND
LISTINGS
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI)
Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA)
American Gas Association (AGA)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors’ National Association
(SMACNA)
Underwrites Laboratory (UL)
COMMISSIONING Commissioning of mechanical system is recommended to verify the
system is performing as intended to provide optimal and safe
operation within equipment operating parameters. At a minimum,
we recommend commissioning the following mechanical systems
within the building:
a. Variable Refrigerant Flow System including associated pumps,
fluid cooler, boiler(s), control sequences and devices.
b. Energy Recovery Ventilation System including fans, energy
recovery wheel and control system
WARRANTIES Warranties shall be specified to be the manufacturer’s standard or as
specifically requested by the Owner.
Variable refrigerant flow system will have an extended 5-year
manufacturer’s warranty
SERVICES
UTILITIES
The building will be connected to the following municipal utilities:
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- 6” Fire Service
- 4” Domestic water service
- 4” Sanitary service
- 15” Storm Service @ 1/8” Slope
- 12” Storm Service @ 1/2” Slope
Gas service to the building and the gas meter will be provided by the
local utility
SANITARY SEWER
PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL PIPING
Sanitary Drainage system throughout will utilize cast iron no-hub or
schedule 40 PVC piping system. Cast iron shall be used in all air
plenums.
Service from the building will use a single 4” main with connection
located on the east side of the structure.
ROOF DRAINAGE A system of roof drains with interior rainwater piping will be
collected and directed to the storm service. Scuppers will provide
overflow roof drainage.
Standard roof drain bodies will be used. All above grade roof drain
piping will be standard weight cast iron and all below grade roof
drain piping will be schedule 40 PVC to 5 feet outside the building
footprint.
Roof drain bodies and horizontal runs will be insulated with 1”
fiberglass or elastomeric insulation.
DOMESTIC WATER
PIPING
Domestic hot and cold-water piping shall be Type L copper with
soldered fittings. The domestic hot water circulation system shall
maintain a constant supply of hot water to within 15’ of each
plumbing fixture requiring hot water. Domestic hot water
recirculation pump will be provided and located adjacent to
domestic water heater.
DOMESTIC WATER
HEATER
Domestic water heater will be gas-fired, high efficiency, sealed
combustion, storage type with high recovery. Tank shall be ASME
rated and glass lined
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PLUMBING
FIXTURES
a. Water Closets and Urinals: Commercial wall-mounted white
vitreous china fixtures. Public areas shall use low-flow (1.28 GPF
water closets, 0.125 GPF urinals) fixtures with exposed infrared
battery powered sensor flush valves. ADA compliant fixtures
will be used as applicable
b. Lavatories: Public lavatories will be drop in type with the
countertop specified by the architect. Thermostatic mixing valves
will be installed at each group of lavatories. Wall hung vitreous
china lavatories will be used in staff and public restrooms with
single toilets. Infrared battery powered sensor faucets with
thermostatic mixing valves will be provided.
c. Service Sink: Service sinks in janitor closets will be provided
with a floor-mounted, molded stone (stone dust and resin
mixture) mop basin with mop basin faucet with mop hangers and
stainless-steel wall guards. (Fiat or equivalent)
d. Water Cooler: Individual high/low self-contained units with side
and front operation. One high/low water cooler will be provided
per floor.
e. Double Compartment Stainless Steel Sink: Provided in break
rooms. Sinks will be provided with a commercial grade faucet
with hand spray.
f. Shower Valve and Drain: Showers will be provided with
commercial grade pressure/temperature balanced mixing valve,
commercial grade shower head, and drain system with nickel
bronze strainer. ADA accessible showers will be provided with
standard fixed head and removable hand-held shower with
diverter valve. Shower stalls will be tiled construction.
g. Ice Maker Box: Provided for refrigerators within break room(s).
Galvanized steel box construction.
h. Washer Box: Provided for commercial washer. Galvanized steel
box construction.
i. Floor Sinks: Provided in mechanical rooms adjacent to water
service entrance, water heaters and equipment that generates
condensate.
j. Floor Drains: Provided in all toilet rooms, janitor closets, and
mechanical rooms.
k. Wall Hydrants: Freeze proof, lockable exterior hose bibs will be
provided at 150-foot intervals along exterior of building with one
located near each exit door.
l. Hose Bibs: Provided in each mechanical room and in corridor
outside of holding cells - rough chrome with removable handle
m. Miscellaneous: Water hammer arrestors will be provided as
necessary for all quick closing valves, such as flush valves.
n. Boot Washing Station: Provided in staff vestibule “wet area” for
inspectors to wash boots prior to entering the building.
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MECHANICAL
PIPING
Gas piping shall be schedule 40 black steel. Gas pressure shall be
reduced at the appliances and mechanical equipment with the use of
regulators.
Condenser water piping shall be schedule 40 grooved steel with
mechanical connectors or Type L copper with soldered connections.
Refrigerant piping shall be brazed Type K or ACR copper.
FIRE PROTECTION AND SMOKE CONTROL
FIRE PROTECTION Entire facility will be served by a wet sprinkler system installed in
accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 14.
a. Fire Sprinkler Service: A double check valve will be provided,
and the fire department connection will be located near the
address door entrance or in accordance with the requirements of
the local fire department. A wall indicating valve or post
indicator valve will be located adjacent to the fire service. Static
and residual pressure is assumed to be adequate for sprinkler
protection of the structure without the need of a fire pump.
b. Wet Sprinkler System: The full building will be served by a wet
sprinkler system designed and installed according to light or
ordinary hazard classification. Semi-recessed, quick response,
pendent and sidewall, fire sprinkler heads will be provided in all
finished areas. Upright and pendent heads will be provided in
mechanical rooms.
HVAC
FORCED AIR
HEATING &
COOLING
THROUGH MULTI-
ZONE VAV
Heating and cooling will be provided through a forced air system
utilized multi-zone VAV boxes for moderation of air flow and
temperature control.
Corner and north exterior offices will be individually zoned (i.e. one
FCU per office). Zoning in other areas will combine spaces with a
maximum of three offices per FCU. Conference Rooms will be zoned
individually.
An Energy Recovery Unit will provide ventilation air requirements.
Return Plenum systems will be used throughout the building where
possible.
ENERGY
RECOVERY /DOAS
SYSTEM
Ventilation air will be pre-conditioned utilizing Dedicated Outside
Air Systems (DOAS) with energy recovery which will recover energy
from the exhaust and relief air streams. A DOAS will be provided for
all FCUs to maximize energy recovery. A separate energy recovery
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ventilator will be provided for intermittently densely occupied
Council Chambers.
Heating and cooling will be provided to the DOAS by an integral
water source heat pump connected to the VRF water loop.
Air flow rate for the DOAS unit for general occupancy, building
ventilation, and exhaust offset is estimated to be 3,500 CFM.
Air flow rate for the DOAS unit for the Council Chambers is
estimated to be 600 CFM.
VENTILATION AND
BUILDING
PRESSURE
Minimum ventilation rate will be calculated based on ASHRAE
Standard 62.1-2010 and the 2009 International Mechanical Code.
Under normal operating conditions, the building will be maintained
at a slight positive air pressure differential with respect to ambient to
minimize uncontrolled infiltration.
DUCTWORK Supply ductwork will be sized for low velocity and static pressure.
All ductwork will be sealed to SMACNA Seal Class A. Tees and
elbows will incorporate turning vanes or be of long sweep radius
construction. Branch ducts will incorporate high efficiency takeoffs
with volume dampers located near the main supply duct.
Combination fire/smoke and fire dampers will be provided as
required.
DIFFUSERS Diffusers and grilles, standard color or field painted, of steel or
aluminum construction shall be provided. Typical supply terminals
will be adjustable three cone diffusers and typical return, or exhaust
grills will be aluminum egg crate construction suitable for ACT grids
or hard ceilings.
Ducted filter/return grilles will be provided for fan coil units serving
finished areas. Filter changing will be from below the ceiling.
UNIT HEATERS Electric cabinet unit heaters and horizontal unit heaters will be used
in areas such as stairwells, storage rooms, entry vestibules, and
mechanical rooms.
INSULATION Board insulation will be provided on exposed ductwork within
mechanical rooms and insulation wrap will be provided for supply
ductwork in concealed spaces.
CONTROLS Direct Digital Control (DDC) system will be installed for the boiler,
fluid cooler and pump controls. Programmable controllers and
thermostats for the fan coil units and water source heat pumps will be
provided by the variable refrigerant flow system manufacturer.
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2.3 DESIGN INTENT - ELECTRICAL DESIGN
BUILDING
CODES AND
REGULATIONS
2007 Minnesota State Building Code
2007 Minnesota State Fire Code
2011 National Electrical Code (NEC)
National Fire Protection Association – Fire Code (NFPA-70)
MATERIALS/QU
ALITY
Materials shall be new, UL labeled and of type and quality as required by
the specifications. Materials and equipment shall be supplied to the site in
original packages, containers, or crates. Concrete housekeeping pads shall
be provided for all floor mounted electrical equipment.
RACEWAYS Conduit shall be provided for conductor raceways. Conduit shall be sized,
provided and installed per industry standards and codes. Conduit shall be
concealed or embedded where possible. Empty conduits shall be
provided with a pull wire and opposite-end labeling for future installations.
Provisions shall be made for low voltage systems that include
Telecommunication, Security, Audio/Visual, CATV, and CCTV. A
combination of empty boxes, conduit, cable tray, and J-hooks shall be
used for low voltage systems cable pathways. Low voltage systems
conduit is to be installed from the device junction box to accessible ceiling
space in the corridor. Throughout the corridor and other common places,
the cabling shall be run in cable tray or suspended from J-hooks, enclosed
as directed or deemed necessary for protective reasons. Two 3” conduits
will be provided from the roof, one each, to the server room and the radio
console for Owner provided antenna connections. All fire alarm wiring is
to be installed in red conduit.
Exterior conduits above ground shall be galvanized rigid steel.
Minimum 1/2” conduit for power and 3/4” conduit for
telecommunications. Minimum 1” conduit below grade.
The conduit system shall include rigid PVC, galvanized steel Rigid Metal
Conduit, Intermediate Metal Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing, Flexible
Metal Conduit, and Liquid tight Flexible Metal Conduit as appropriate for
the installation and as allowed by the specifications.
CONDUCTORS Conductors shall be copper, sized per the National Electric Code, and shall have
600-volt THHN/THWN or XHHW insulation. Branch circuit conductors shall be
No 12-minimum size.
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ELECTRICAL
SERVICE
The building will have a 208/120 Volt, 3 Phase, 4 Wire electrical service fed from
an Xcel Energy pad-mounted transformer. The service will power a switchboard
with circuit breakers for overcurrent protection. Power will be distributed from
the switchboard to panelboards in the building to serve electrical loads.
Switchboards and panelboards to have copper bussing.
EMERGENCY AND
STANDBY
POWER
An exterior generator shall provide emergency power for life safety lighting and
stand-by power equipment as directed by the owner. The generator shall be
enclosed in a sound attenuated, weather resistant, enclosure near the building.
Automatic transfer switches and panelboards will control and distribute power in
the building.
UNINTERRUPTIBLE
POWER SUPPLY
(UPS)
A UPS will provide back-up power for the building telecommunication system.
The UPS will also be provided with back-up power from the generator.
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
AND RECEPTACLES
Electrical connections and receptacles (NEMA 5-20R) will be provided for HVAC
equipment, Owner furnished equipment, furniture systems, Audio/Visual,
Security, Telecommunications, and general convenience needs.
INTERIOR
LIGHTING –
GENERAL
Office area lighting shall be recessed volumetric style with T8 fluorescent or LED
light source. Recessed downlights will be LED type. Utility rooms will have
industrial fixtures with T8 lamps.
INTERIOR
LIGHTING -
SPECIAL
Special lighting and controls will be provided in the council chambers to facilitate
video recording of the council meetings. Dimmable LED light fixtures will be
used in conference/training rooms with special wall wash fixtures at whiteboards.
Accent lighting shall be used to highlight architectural features and displays.
EXTERIOR
LIGHTING
Pole mounted and building mounted light fixtures will be LED type with full cutoff
distribution. Fixtures shall be a decorative design that blends with the architectural
design of the building. Pole mounted lighting shall have a maximum height of 25
feet. Flag lighting will be provided by LED floodlights with glare shielding.
FIRE ALARM
SYSTEM
Building will be provided with a fully addressable fire alarm system. System shall
include fire alarm control panel, remote annunciator panel, manual pull stations,
initiating devices, notification devices, alarm modules, and power supplies.
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY HALL
July 24, 2018 PROJECT SCOPING
SCOPING NARRATIVE
ALL CONCEPTS DEVELOPED
North of psf site
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17,200 GSF
STORMWATER
CONS
•Results in separation of public services across the City,
with City Hall, library, Public Safety Facility (PSF), &
Murzyn Hall each a separate, un-connected site;
•Displaces current storm water infrastructure which is
providing the local area a 100-year flood capacity. Current
Stormwater ALSO services the site to the east. The site will
require significant re-installation of its infrastructure to
accommodate the existing & additional impervious areas;
•Will require re-platting of stormwater easement;
•Previous soil borings indicate weak soils which will require
extensive foundations, increasing construction cost;
•From a community development perspective, site does
not reinforce or encourage the re-development of other
areas of the community;
•Does not have a civic presence at a heavily traveled road.
PROS
•Offers the opportunity to expand parking for the currently
underserved PSF facility and for the additional City Hall
parking need (though will require exterior stairs
connecting upper and lower sites and will require winter
maintenance of stairs to meet parking needs);
•“saves” other available sites for future building use and /
or enables sale of existing City Hall site;
•This site has been available for some time. Due to poor
soils and the sites current function in serving local area
storm water, this site has seen no development interest. A
municipal function may be the “highest and best use” of
the site.
Public safety facility site
10,670
GSF
6,530
GSF
PROS
•Stream lined municipal services;
•“saves” other available site for future building use and or
enables sales of existing City Hall site;
•Opportunities for day light into all office and corridor areas.
•Continues the investment within an existing facility, therefore
keeping the total number of facilities down.
CONS
•Results in separation of City Hall Services over 2 floors;
•Inadequate parking currently. Expansion will require additional
parking, on lower site, requiring exterior stair and walk to
access parking from building. Due to need for CH public
parking at the PSF/CH site, all staff parking would be re-
assigned to a new lower site parking lot;
•Multi-purposes both interior stairs within Public Safety for
shared use (will require new hardware, cameras, security) to
maintain secure police operations;
•Multi-purposes front elevator within Public Safety for shared
use (will require new hardware, cameras, security and
assumes elevator hoist way is expandable);
•Construction while operational with police functions will
impact police security and use (noise, traffic, dust, periodic
utility shut downs, and reduced available parking);
•Construction while operational increases projects costs;
•From a community development perspective, does not
reinforce/encourage re-development of other areas of city;
•Existing property is already parking deficient.
•Relocation and reinstall of Solar panels onto new roof.
•Eliminates any possibility of PSF expansion in the future.
•In order to meet full need of 17,200 GSF, must provide both a
second and third floor expansion;
2nd and 3rd story option (meets full need)
NEW PARKING (north of site)
Public safety facility site
PROS
•Stream lined municipal services;
•“saves” other available site for future building use and or
enables sales of existing City Hall site;
•Continues the investment within an existing facility, therefore
keeping the total number of facilities down
14,270
GSF
CONS
•Does not meet full need of 17,200 GSF (+/-4,000 GSF short);
•Inadequate parking currently. Expansion will require additional
parking, on lower site, requiring exterior stair and walk to access
parking from building. Due to need for CH public parking at the
PSF/CH site, all staff parking would be re-assigned to a new
lower site parking lot;
•Multi-purposes both interior stairs within Public Safety for
shared use (will require new hardware, cameras, security) to
maintain secure police operations;
•Multi-purposes front elevator within Public Safety for shared use
(will require new hardware, cameras, security and assumes
elevator hoist way is expandable);
•Meeting room is only available through elevator / stair access.
•All services on the second floor making the experience less
welcoming to customer / residents;
•Assumes existing Mechanical Room is adequate;
•Construction while operational with police functions will impact
police security and use (noise, traffic, dust, periodic utility shut
downs, and reduced available parking);
•Construction while operational increases projects costs;
•From a community development perspective, it does not
reinforce/encourage re-development of other areas of city;
•Relocation and reinstall of Solar panels onto new roof.
2nd story only option (does not meet full need)
NEW PARKING (north of site)
library site
17,200 GSF
CONS
•Partial below grade parking (under building) will be
required to meet parking need and results in higher
construction costs;
•City hall building is elevated to enable 39th Avenue on-
grade access, with second entry lobby from below grade
parking (which is at the same elevation as library entry);
•Multi-purposes parking lot to manage large events;
•Construction so close to library site will likely impact
library operations, parking and access (noise, construction
traffic, dust, and reduced available parking lot).
•Due to reaching maximum site buildout, storm water
holding would need to be a combination of on site, below
site, and potential off-site contributions.
•Soil borings indicated contamination and peat with
contained water of varying depths. Peat and native soils
are water bearing; entire building will require piles for
extensive foundations increasing construction costs.
•Site has no ability to handle significant overflow traffic
during heavy events or concurrent city hall / library events,
though city parking ramp is in walkable distance.
PROS
•Stream lined municipal services; and campus feel;
•Continues the investment along Central Avenue;
•City Hall has a “community presence” on a well traveled road;
•Maximizes opportunities for shared parking, leveraging
activities that occur off hours between library and city hall for
typical functions. (see parking note above);
•Access to City owned parking ramp for peak use needs;
•Enables current city hall site to be sold for redevelopment.
STORMWATER
RETAINING WALL
ALTERNATIVE option #1 –1 story building
over 1 story of structured parking
NEW PARKING
ADJACENT
PROPERTY OWNER
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NEW PARKING
(first floor)
Second floor
Parking level
Lobby/Elevator
library site
17,200 GSF
CONS
•Does not meet minimum parking need. Will rely on City
ramp to provide almost the full parking need;
•Extensive retaining wall on north side, results in partial
below grade building, may require skylights or roof
monitors for natural light into the building;
•Construction so close to library site will likely impact
library operations, parking and access (noise, construction
traffic, dust, and reduced available parking lot).
•Due to reaching maximum site buildout, storm water
holding would need to be a combination of on site, below
site, and potential off-site contributions.
•Soil borings indicated contamination and peat with
contained water of varying depths. Peat and native soils
are water bearing; entire building will require piles for
extensive foundations increasing construction costs.
•Site has no ability to handle significant overflow traffic
during heavy events or concurrent city hall / library events,
though city parking ramp is in walkable distance.
PROS
•Stream lined municipal services and campus-feel;
•Continues the investment along Central Avenue;
•City Hall has a “community presence” on a well traveled road;
•Maximizes opportunities for shared parking, leveraging
activities that occur off hours between library and city hall for
typical functions. (see parking note above);
•Access to City owned parking ramp for peak use needs;
•Enables current city hall site to be sold for redevelopment.
STORMWATER
RETAINING WALL
ALTERNATIVE option #2 –1 story shortage
of parking
NEW PARKING
ADJACENT
PROPERTY OWNER
library site
17,200 GSF
NEW PARKINGCONS
•Requires land acquisition of adjacent parcel;
•Expands parking capacity and Multi-purposes parking lot
to manage large events for either City Hall or Library;
•Construction so close to library site will likely impact
library operations, parking and access (noise, construction
traffic, dust, and reduced available parking lot).
•Due to reaching maximum site buildout, storm water
holding would need to be a combination of on site, below
site, and potential off-site contributions.
•Soil borings indicated contamination and peat with
contained water of varying depths. Peat and native soils
are water bearing; entire building will require piles for
extensive foundations increasing construction costs.
•Site has no ability to handle significant overflow traffic
during heavy events or concurrent city hall / library events,
though city parking ramp is in walkable distance.
PROS
•Stream lined municipal services and campus feel;
•Continues the investment along Central Avenue;
•City Hall has a “community presence” on a well traveled
road. From a community development perspective, its
place on the corner, anchors the development and
completes the pedestrian / sidewalk experience along this
section of Central Avenue;
•Maximizes opportunities for shared parking, leveraging
activities that occur off hours between library and city hall
for typical functions. (see parking note above);
•Access to City owned parking ramp for peak use needs;
•Enables current city hall site to be sold for redevelopment.
STORMWATER
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RETAINING WALLALTERNATIVE option #3 –1 story
City hall site
REBUILT PARKING OR
MILL AND OVERLAY
17,200 GSF
PROS
•Stream lined municipal services;
•“saves” other available sites for future building use;
•City Hall has a “community presence” on a well traveled road and can
spur investment along 40Th;
•Has a significant presence and views / access to the park;
•Maximizes opportunities for shared parking, leveraging the
opportunity that City Hall functions and Murzyn Hall functions
typically occur during opposite hours of each other. Multi-purposeing
lot better supports heavy events;
•Provides pedestrian connection from 40th to the Park, consistent with
2040 Comp Plan.
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CONS
•Requires closing of Mill Street and relocation of existing
below-street utilities;
•Requires relocation during construction;
•Due to reaching maximum site buildout, storm water
holding would need to be combination of on site, below
site, and potential off-site contributions.
•Due to grade elevation change from 40th to Mill Street or
to Park, this site may require significant fill or basement.
OPTION 1
CURB CUT TO 40TH
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City hall site
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REBUILT
PARKING
OR MILL &
OVERLAY
17,200 GSF
PROS
•Stream lined municipal services;
•City Hall has a “community presence” on a well traveling road and can spur
investment along 40Th;
•Has a significant presence and views/access to the park site;
•Maximizes opportunities for shared parking, leveraging the opportunity that City
Hall functions and Murzyn Hall functions typically occur during opposite hours of
each other. Multi-purposing lot better supports heavy events;
•Mill Street would terminate at Murzyn Hall, enabling additional parking for Murzyn
Hall/City Hall and a more “municipal campus-feel”
•Potential lower level walk out & view to park.
•Provides pedestrian connection from 40th to the Park, consistent with 2040 Comp
Plan.
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CONS
•Requires closing of Mill Street and relocation of below-road
utilities;
•Requires relocation during construction;
•Due to reaching maximum site buildout, storm water holding
would need to be combination of on site, below site, and potential
off-site contributions.
•Soil borings indicated weak soils and some contaminated soils,
requiring extensive foundations increasing construction costs.
•Site has more limited ability to handle significant overflow traffic
during heavy events or concurrent city hall / event center events.
NEW
PARKING
OPTION 2
City hall site
REBUILT PARKING OR
MILL AND OVERLAY
17,200 GSF
PROS
•Stream lined municipal services;
•City Hall has a “community presence” on a well traveled road and can spur
investment along 40Th;
•Has a significant presence and views/access to the park site;
•Maximizes opportunities for shared parking, leveraging the opportunity that City Hall
functions and Murzyn Hall functions typically occur during opposite hours of each
other. Multi-purposing lot better supports heavy events;
•From a Community Development perspective, enables pedestrian-oriented
development with combination of off-street/on-street parking and tree’dsidewalks;
•Creates a strong “campus feel” uniting the Park, City Hall & Murzyn Hall.
•Provides pedestrian connection from 40th to the Park, consistent with 2040 Comp
Plan;
CONS
•Requires closing of Mill Street and relocation of below-road
utilities;
•Requires relocation during construction;
•Due to reaching maximum site buildout, storm water holding
would need to be combination of on site, below site, and
potential off-site contributions.
•Due to grade elevation change from 40th to Mill Street or the
Park, may require significant fill or basement.
OPTION 3
NEW
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PARALLEL ON-STREET PARKING PARALLEL ON-STREET PARKING
PARALLEL ON-STREET PARKING
WAITING / DROP-OFF
City hall site
17,200 GSF
PROS
•Stream lined municipal services;
•City Hall has a “community presence” on a well traveling road and can spur
investment along 40Th;
•Has a significant presence and views/access to the park site;
•Maximizes opportunities for shared parking, leveraging the opportunity that City Hall
functions and Murzyn Hall functions typically occur during opposite hours of each
other. Multi-purposing lot better supports heavy events;
•Provides pedestrian connection from 40th to the Park, consistent with 2040 Comp
Plan.
.
CONS
•Requires closing of Mill Street and relocation of below-
road utilities;
•Requires relocation during construction;
•Due to reaching maximum site buildout, storm water
holding would need to be combination of on site, below
site, and potential off-site contributions.
•Due to grade elevation change from 40th to Mill Street or
the Park, may require significant fill or basement.
OPTION 4