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Home My WebLink About05-13-201913 OFFICIAL, PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 2019 The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council, held at 7:00 pm, on Monday, May 13, 2019, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E,, Columbia Heights,, Minnesota. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Schmitt called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Present: Mayor Schmitt, Councilmember Buesgens, Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., Councilmember Novitsky, Councilmember Williams Also Present: Lenny Austin, Chief of Police; Kelli Bourgeois, City Manager; Jim Hoeft,, City Attorney; KT Jacobs, 2020 Census Complete Count Committee Chair; Shelley Johnson, 2020 Census Complete Count Committee member; Bob Lyncles, Crest View Senior Communities; Abbey Moore, MWMO; Lorien Mueller, Columbia Heights School Board; Ben Sandell, Communications Coordinator; Amada Marquez Simula, HeightsNEXT; Doug Snyder, MWMO Executive Director; Kathy Young, Assistant City Engineer 2. INVOCATION Invocation provided by Bob Lyncles, Crest View Senior Communities 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MISSION STATEMENT, Read by Mayor Schmitt Our mission is to provide the highest quality public services. Services will be provided in a fair, respectful and professional manner that effectively address changing citizen and community needs in a fiscally- responsible manner. S. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Schmitt requested the addition of Item 6D, "School Board Update." Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve the agenda as amended, All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. 6. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS A. Clean Water Champion Award Presented to Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) Water Stewards, Representatives and Master Water Stewards. Mayor Schmitt provided background information regarding the rejuvenation of the Lions Park Garden project, for which the Fresh Water Clean Water Champion Award was presented to MWIVIO water stewards, representatives and master water stewards. She read the award, which recognized her and master water stewards Kathy Johannes, John Holmberg, Mary Holmberg for superb volunteerism, and then thanked all volunteers who assisted. Doug Snyder, MWMO, commented that the work done on behalf of the Mississippi watershed is a collaborative effort, especially from each local community, and expressed his congratulations, Abbey Moore, MWMO, also expressed thanks to the Lions Club, the City of Columbia Heights and HeightsNEXT for their cooperation and support, citing the project a great model as to how various entities can work together for a great cause, Councilmember Murzyn, Jr, and Mayor Schmitt also recognized the work of John Nord'lund of Public Works, 13 14 City Council wmutes May n'2019 Page 2 B. National Public Works Week Proclamation. CoumciVmemberBuesgens read the proclamation which cites May 19-Z5,2O19,aaNadona|PubUic Works Week in the City of Columbia Heights. Kathy Young accepted the proclamation on behalf of Public Works and Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, and thanked the City Council for the recognition. C. Police Week Proclamation. Mayor Schmitt read the proclamation which cites May 12-18, 2019, as Police Week inthe City of Columbia Heights, honoring the service and sacrifice of all law enforcement officers and their families. Chief Austin, om behalf of Columbia Heights Police Department, thanked the City Council for the proclamation and recognized, in particular, the seven Anoka County officers killed in the line of duty over the years. There will bea memorial service at noon on May 15,2019,at the Anoka County Government Center to honor those officers and recognize all officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, which will be followed by candlelight vigil at 7 prim at the Capitol grounds. D. School Board Update. Loden Mueller reported spring sports are Kn full effect for women's softball, men's baseball, wvumem`s synchronized swimming, men's and women's track, men's tennis and girls' lacrosse. High school students are in the process of taking their Advanced Placement (AP) tests, with the goal to obtain college credit for course work completed bv getting 3or higher wn their APtests, Performance activities include the May 15 Columbia Academy Choir concert; Columbia Heights Academic Awards Might 7pmon May 17; Columbia Academy Band concert 6:15pmon May 18at the Columbia Heights High School; Expressions art opening begins May 22 at Silverwood Park and secondary art opening for middle and high schools on May 23, both 5-7pm; and the Columbia Heights High School Choir concert 7 prnom May 3Uat the high school. The last day of school for high school seniors will be May ]1, followed by their Senior All-Night Party, and graduation will be 7 pm on June 6, the last day of school for other students. [ounciUmemberVViUiamms thanked Ms. Mueller for her update and said the updates are always very helpful, (These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of business.) A. Approve Minutes of the City Council N1OT(}W: Move to approve the minutes of the City Council Special Work Session of April 18, 2019 MOTION, Move toapprove the minutes of the City Council Meeting of April 22, 2019 B. Accept Board and Commission Meeting Minutes MOTION: Move to accept the Planning Commission minutes of February 5, 2019 MOTION: Move to accept the Park and Recreation Commission minutes of February 27, 2019 MOTION: Move to accept the Library Board m|mutesmf April 3,2D19 MOTION: Move to accept the Board of Appeals minutes from April 22, 2019 C. 4840 Central Avenue Water Main Break Repair MOTION: Move to approve payment in the amount of $30,820.59 to Valley Rich Co,. for repairs made to, the water main at 4040 Central Avenue. 14 15 City Council Minutes May 13, 2019 Page 3 D. Adopt Resolution 2019-41, being a Resolution accepting bids and awards a contract for the 2019 miscellaneous concrete repairs and installations, City Project 1900 MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2019-41, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2019-41, being Resolution accepting bids and awarding the 2019 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs and Installations, City Project No. 1900, 1 to Standard Sidewalk, Inc., based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $45,,976.00 from Fund 415-51900-4000; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same, E. Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Minneapolis for Street Rehabilitation of 37th Avenue from Main Street to Sth Street MOTION: Move to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement for 37th Avenue street rehabilitation from Main Street to 5th Street, F. Approve the Off -Site Gambling Application for Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters to conduct charitable gambling activities at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mlill Street N.E., on June 30, 2019 MOTION: Move to approve the Off -Site Gambling Application, for the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters to conduct a bingo event at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill Street N.E., on June 30, 2019, and to direct the City Manager to sign the Off-Site Gambling Permit Application verifying the City's approval, G. Approve Business License Applications MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the Business License agenda for May 13, 2019, H. Review of Bills MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8, the City Council has reviewed the enclosed list of paid claims in the amount of $1,325,305.91. MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda items. Motion by Councilmember Novitsky, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., to approve the Consent Agenda. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions B. Bid Considerations C. New Business and Reports 10. CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Councilmember Novitsky attended the Prayer Breakfast and participated in the Breast Cancer Walk. Councilmember Williams attended the Prayer Breakfast. He recognized Chief Austin and the Police Department for their exceptional work the past week, and Mayor Schmitt stated that the department's Green Sheet, which cites arrest, is available online to the public. He then recognized the great work done by the Public Works Department in response to recent watermain breaks, 15 ill C�ty Council Wm"te^ May 13, 2019 Page 4 [ouod8nemberBuesgensattended the high school's "Beauty and the Beast" production and the meeting of the Library Board, which is working om strategic planning. She met with HeightsNEKT members, who at Lnmnianki Park are preparing a milkweed garden and at10ammo May 18 will begin work omBlooming Sunshine Gardens, a community garden that will take 3-5 years to become establ'ish:ed. She attended twice the St. Matthews Community Theater production of "Big Fish,"' because Jt was so good, and the Library Board luncheon for recent retiree Nancy Hoium; and stopped by the Community United Methodist rummage sale and the well-attended Valley View ca�rniva|. Mayor Schmitt reported she'd been a judge at the "Dinner with a Cop" fundraiser, held at the high school for the women's softball program. She attended the Joint Law Enforcement meeting im Anoka, where discussion has begun in planning for the 1 00-ymaramniverseryio2021. Manager Bourgeois reported the, City Council held a joint meeting with theFr|d[ey[ity Council on/'pr i; 29 to review preliminary plans for 53 d Avenue improvements, for which grant money habeenreceiv-d A Public Safety Staffing Study Action Plan meeting with the City Council was held on May 9, and its next meeting will be6pnon May Z8 at City Hall. The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 28,at 7 pm, due, tu Memorial Day falling on the fourth Monday. 11. COMMUNITY FORUM AmnadaMarquczSJmwlamfHmightsNEXTinwitedeveryone1oattend°CheersforBeers"8-9QmonMay17 atK4urzyn Hall, with tickets available $]S/n advance and $48at the door. 38brexvehesw/N/be represented, two food trucks and a DJ will be on site, and 45 baskets will be part of a silent auction. Designated drivers and non-drinkers will get in free, and $5 lift tickets will be available. 12. ADJOURNMENT Motion bvCbunc8memberBmesgens, seconded by[buncilnemberN&Viams,&modjoumn. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:34 pm. Respectfully Su, mitted, Kelli Bourgeois, City Manager 1s