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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-2018 OFFICIALPROCEEDINGS OFCOLUMBIAHEIGHTS CITY CITYCOUNCILMEETING S24,2018 EPTEMBER The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the Citonday, September 24, 2018 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Council President Novitsky called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present: Council President Novitsky, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., and Councilmember Buesgens Absent: Mayor Schmitt Also Present: Walt Fehst, City Manager; Jim Hoeft, City Attorney; Keith Dahl, Economic Development Manager; Gary Gorman, Fire Chief; and Katie Bruno, City Clerk/Council Secretary 2. INVOCATION Invocation provided by Linda McCollough, Community United Methodist Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MISSION STATEMENT, Read by President Novitsky Our mission is to provide the highest quality public services. Services willr, respectful and professional manner that effectively address changing citizen and community needs in -responsible and customer friendly manner. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Council President Novitsky announced the addition of Item 6B; An removal of Item 7D. Motion by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Buesgens to approve the agenda as amended. All Ayes, Motion Carried. 6. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS A. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation President Novitsky read the proclamation in its entirety. B. Announcement from HeightsNext Frost Simula, representing HeightsNext announced the Fall Perennial Plant Exchange and Movie are schedu th for September 25 at 6:30 PM at Kordiak Park. 7. CONSENT AGENDA (These items are considered to be routine by the City Council an Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approva business.) A.Approve Minutes of the City Council MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting City Council Minutes September 24, 2018 Page 2of 16 B. Approve Memorandum of Understanding and a Voluntary Cost Sha MOTION: Move to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for AnokCounty Economic Development by and among the County of Anoka, Connexus Energy, M and Participating Municipalities within Anoka County. MOTION: Move to approve the Voluntary Cost Sharing Agreement for Development by and between the County of Anoka and the City of Colum Motion: Move to authorize the City Manager, or his or her design behalf of the City to perform the purposes of the foregoing Memoderstanding and Voluntary Cost Sharing Agreement, including without limitation t which the City is a party referenced. C. Adopt Resolution 2018-75 Being A Resolution Establishing Amount Of City Share and amount of Special Assessments On Projects To Be Levied MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2018-75, there being ample copies available for the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2018-75 being a resolution establishing amount of City share and amount of special assessments on projects to be levied. D. SECOND READING of Ordinance No. 1651, being an ordinance amen 2005 relating to zoning and land development, and removing the p from the zoning code. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1651, there b public. MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance No. 1651, being an ordinance a to zoning and land development, and removing the planning and zoning fee schedule from the zoning code. MOTION: Move to approve the summary of Ordinance No. 1651, as pr newspaper of Columbia Heights. E. Consideration of approval of attached list of rental housing pplications. MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing lice 2018, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Mai F. Approve Business License Applications MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for Septem G. Review of Bills MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, reviewed the enclosed list of claims paid by check and by electronic funds transfer in the amount of $1,527,521.63. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. to approve the consent Agenda as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1652, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1616, City Code of 2014 relating to the use of Tobacco License Requirements within the C City Council Minutes September 24, 2018 Page 3of 16 Keith Dahl, Community Development Manager reported that the City licenses establishments to sell tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco related devices. If a licensed allow customers or potential customers to sample a portion of th-site, they may apply for an additional Smoke Shop License through the City. In an effort to regulate and control the amount of licensed tobacco establishments that have on-site sampling, the City only allows 4 Smoke Shop Licenses to be issued in a given year with the exising establishnse renewal. Yafa Hookah Bar voluntarily surrendered their Smoke Shop License Central Ave NE in July. If the City Council desires to reduce the available Smoke Shop from 4 to 3, an ordinance shall need to be adopted changing City Code accordingly. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Willwaive the reading of Ordinance No. 1652, there being ample copies available to the pu All Ayes, Motion carried Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Williams to set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1652, being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 16 use of Tobacco License Requirements within the City of Columbia or October 8, 2018 at approximately 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. All Ayes, Motion carried B. Adopt Resolution Number 2018-63, being declarations of nuisance and emergency abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights regaroperty 950 40th Ave. N.E. Gary Gorman, Fire Chief reported that the elevator lobby and the top 3 levels of the parking ramp located th Ave has been vandalized. The stair tower and elevator lobby have been se at Central Ave and 40 a cost of $11,031. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Willclose the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Number 2018-63, being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion carried Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Williams to Adopt Resolution Number being resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Hei 2018-63, listeda nuisance and approving the emergency abatement of violations f pursuant to City Code section 8.206. All Ayes, Motion carried C. Consideration of declarations of nuisance and abatement of vi of Columbia Heights is requested regarding the properties at 965 2127 45th Avenue NE, 4245 University Avenue NE, 4421 2 ½ Street N 4660 Heights Drive NE, for failure to meet the requirements of t Gary Gorman, Fire Chief reported that all of the properties required tree stump removal to within 2-4 inches below ground level as required. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Willclose the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution Numbers 2018-68 - 2018-74, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion carried Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Willadopt Resolution Numbers 2018-68  2018-74, being resolutions of the City Council of the City of Columbi properties listed nuisances and approving the abatement of violations City Council Minutes September 24, 2018 Page 4of 16 Code section 8.206.All Ayes, Motion carried D. Consideration of revocation of the license to operate a renta Columbia Heights is requested against the rental property at 1114 40th Avenue NE meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. *REMOVED 9. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions a. Resolution 2018-50 adopting a Proposed Budget for the Year 2019, Setting the Proposed City Levy, Approving the HRA Levy, Approving a Tax Rate Increase, and estab Taxes Payable in 2019. Joe Kloiber, Finance Director reported that as required under the city charter, the city manager provided the city council with a proposed 2019 budget and tax levy at a counc The city council must adopt a proposed budget and tax levy resol- mandated Truth-in-Taxation process. The city council must also adopt a final versi December. The final tax levy can be less than, but not greater mail each taxpayer a notice in November stating the proposed tax on each property. Kloiber indicated that one important piece of information, that was not available when the amount of the 2019 Area-Wide Fiscal Disparities Subsidy. Available data now shows this ssidy of $3.1 million will decrease by $16,000 or 0.5% for 2019. The fact that propert than the metro average for both 2018 and 2019 was the primary re City Manager Walt Fehst clarified that the actual expenditure of the City is the proposed levy is 5.5%. Kloiber explained 1.2% is included to expand the Economic Development Program. Additionally, the City has increased the property tax levy by approximately 1.5% in order to use less Local Government Aid in the operating fund. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Murzwaive the reading of Resolution 2018-50, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion carried Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Murzadopt Resolution 2018-50, being a resolution adopting a proposed budget for the year 2019, HRA levy, approving a tax rate increase, and establishing a budget hearing 2019 of December 10, 2018, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the cit All Ayes, Motion carried B. Bid Considerations C. New Business and Reports 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Councilmember Buesgens attended the Community United Methodist Church Rummage sale, she that the church, along with 990 households are signed up for the Dog Day Afternoon, and the Improving Local Economies Committee. Buesgens announced that some of the local clergy and residents will be attending a weekly police academy. Councilmember Williams announced a reception is being planned foKodiak th . on November 14 Councilmember Murzyn, Jr. attended the Fire Department Open Hous City Council Minutes September 24, 2018 Page 5of 16 Council President Novitsky participated in the Keyes Park Tree P Home Depot, Boise Cascade Paper, Treetrust and the citizens who volunteered. th Columbia Heights hosted the 11 Annual Walk for Apraxia at Sullivan Park, the event was very successful. City Manager Walt Fehst commented on a recent article in the newspaper regarding HyVee. Fehst confirmed that HyVee owns the property in Columbia Heights, and they have obtained approvae gas station and th coffee shop at 47and Central.HyVee has indicated they will likely begin the project in 2019. City Manager Fehst reminded the council members to pick up their City Clerk following the meeting. 11. COMMUNITY FORUM th Frost Simula-1700 49 requested information regarding the Mayor and Staffs recent meeting with Association of Realtors. Keith Dahl, Economic Development Manag Staff an understanding of the real estate market and trends in Columbia Heights, and to look at ways to showcase the City to area realtors. 12. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Williams to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. ______________________ Respectively Submitted, Katie Bruno, City Clerk/Council Secretary RESOLUTION 2018-50 ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2019, SETTING THE PROPOSED CITY LEVY, APPROVING THE HRA LEVY, APPROVING A TAX RATE INCREASE, AND ESTABLISHING A BUDGET HEARING DATE FOR PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE IN 2019. Now, in accordance with all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: ORDER OF COUNCIL Section A. The budget for the City of Columbia Heights for the year 2019 is hereby approved and adopted with appropriations for each of the funds listed below: Revenue Expense Governmental Funds General Fund Planning & Inspections Economic Development Authority Admin. Cable Television Library City Council Minutes September 24, 2018 Page 6of 16 After School Programs 21st Century Arts- Downtown Parking Capital Project Funds Debt Service Funds Debt Proprietary Funds Principal Capital Assets Paid (Adv.) Water Fund Sewer Fund Refuse Fund-- Storm Sewer Fund - Liquor Fund - Municipal Service Center -- Information Systems- Use of Fund Balance - - - Total Including Interfund Transfers48,881,270 48,881,270 523,600558,000 Section B. The following sums of money are levied for the current year, collectable in 2019 upon the taxable property in said City of Columbia Heights, for the following purposes: Estimated General Fund Levy Estimated Library Levy Estimated EDA Fund Levy Total Section C. The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby approves the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Tax Levy for the fiscal year 2019 in the amount of $ 247,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the public budget hearing is scheduled for December 10, 2018 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the County Auditor is authorized to fix a property tax rate for taxes payable in the year 2019 that is higher than the tax rate calculated for the City for taxes levied in 2017 collectable in 2018. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City has adequate fund balances and reserves to pay bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2009A in the amount of $25,000 and that the County Auditor is authorized to cancel $25,000 of the related Bond Levy for taxes payable in 2019, leaving a balance of $205,329 to be levied for taxes payable in 2019 for Series 2009A. BE ITFURTHER RESOLVED: That the City has adequate fund balances and reserves to pay bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2015A in the amount of $275,000 and that the County Auditor is authorized to cancel $275,000 of the related Bond Levy for taxes payable in 2019, leaving a balance of $206,254 to be levied for taxes payable in 2019 for Series 2015A. City Council Minutes September 24, 2018 Page 7of 16 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City has adequate fund balances and reserves to pay bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2017A in the amount of $335,344 and that the County Auditor is authorized to cancel $335,344 of the related Bond Levy for taxes payable in 2019, leaving a balance of $0 to be levied for taxes payable in 2019 for Series 2017A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City has adequate fund balances and reserves to pay bond principal and interest payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2017B in the amount of $295,000 and that the County Auditor is authorized to cancel $295,000 of the related Bond Levy for taxes payable in 2019, leaving a balance of $268,446 to be levied for taxes payable in 2019 for Series 2017B. The Finance Director/Treasurer is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the County Auditor ofAnoka County, Minnesota. RESOLUTION 2018-63 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving emergency abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by 500LLC(Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). th Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 950 40Avenue N.E.Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the Cityof Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1.That onAugust 14, 2018the City of Columbia Heightsresponded to a complaint at the address listed above. Inspection determinedthat the structure was damaged and unsecured. 2.That on August 14, 2018theFire Chiefhad his designee orderAdvanced Companiessecure the structure. 3.That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist and have been abated, to wit: th A.Approve the emergencyabatement of the hazardous situation located at 950 40AvenueN.E. CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL th 1.That the property located at 950 40Avenue N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. th 2.That the emergency abatement of the hazardous situation located at 950 40AvenueN.E. is hereby approved. ORDER OF COUNCIL th 1. The property located at 950 40AvenueN.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-68 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance andapproving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Nancy C. Morales (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). City Council Minutes September 24, 2018 Page 8of 16 Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 965 42 ½ Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on August 3, 2018. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1.That on June 25, 2018, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2.That on July 27, 2018, inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3.That on August 27, 2018, inspectors re-inspected the property and foundthat violations remained uncorrected. 4.That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: A.Per the City Forester, it is required to remove the dead tree (and all of the tree stumps) in the front yard to within 2-4 inches below ground level. 5.That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1.That the property located at 965 42 ½ Avenue N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2.That all relevant parties andparties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3.That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1.The property located at 965 42 ½ Avenue N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2.That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. City Council Minutes September 24, 2018 Page 9of 16 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-69 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Hlee Lor (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1150 Polk Place N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on August 16, 2018. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1.That on June 21, 2018, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2.That on August 2, 2018, inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3.That on September 11, 2018, inspectors re-inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected. 4.That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: A.Per the City Forester, it is required to remove the dead tree (and all of the tree stump(s)) in the front yard to within 2-4 inches below ground level. 5.That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1.That the property located at 1150 Polk Place N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2.That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3.That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. City Council Minutes September 24, 2018 Page 10of 16 ORDER OF COUNCIL 1.The property located at 1150 Polk Place N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2.That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-70 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Patrick J. Chowen (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 2127 45th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on August 3, 2018. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1.That on June 21, 2018, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2.That on July 27, 2018, inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3.That on August 27, 2018, inspectors re-inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected. 4.That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: A.Per the City Forester, it is required to remove the dead tree (and all of the tree stump(s)) in the side yard to within 2-4 inches below ground level. 5.That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants ortenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1.That the property located at 2127 45th Avenue N.E. is in violation of the provisions ofthe Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2.That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. City Council Minutes September 24, 2018 Page 11of 16 3.That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1.The property located at 2127 45th Avenue N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2.That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-71 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by GetusSameru (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4245 University Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on August 3, 2018. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1.That on June 21, 2018, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2.That on July 27, 2018, inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3.Thaton August 27, 2018, inspectors re-inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected. 4.That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: A.Per the City Forester, it is required to remove the dead tree (and all of the tree stump(s)) in the front yard to within 2-4 inches below ground level. 5.That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL City Council Minutes September 24, 2018 Page 12of 16 1.That the property located at 4245 University AvenueN.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2.That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3.That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1.The property located at 4245 University Avenue N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2.That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-72 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Julian Soto (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4421 2 ½ Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on August 3, 2018. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1.That on June 21, 2018, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2.That onJuly 27, 2018, inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3.That on August27, 2018, inspectors re-inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected. 4.That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: A.Per the City Forester, it is required to remove the dead tree (and all of the tree stump(s)) in the front yard to within 2-4 inches below ground level. City Council Minutes September 24, 2018 Page 13of 16 5.That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1.That the property located at 4421 2 ½ Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2.That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3.That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1.The property located at 4421 2 ½ Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2.That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-73 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Daniel Ovillo (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4636 Fillmore Street N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on August 3, 2018. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1.That on June 25, 2018, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. 2.That on July 27, 2018, inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3.That on August 27, 2018, inspectors re-inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected. 4.That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: City Council Minutes September 24, 2018 Page 14of 16 A.Per the City Forester, it is required to remove the dead tree (and all of the tree stump(s)) in the front yard to within 2-4 inches below ground level. 5.That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1.That the property located at 4636 Fillmore Street N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2.That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3.That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1.The property located at 4636 Fillmore Street N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2.That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-74 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of the property owned by Olutola Ogundare (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4660 Heights Drive N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota. And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed council action contained herein was sent via regular mail to the owner of record on August 16, 2018. Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1.That on June 21, 2018, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address. City Council Minutes September 24, 2018 Page 15of 16 2.That on August 2, 2018, inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records. 3.That on September 11, 2018, inspectors re-inspected the property and found that violations remained uncorrected. 4.That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit: A.Per the City Forester, it is required to remove the dead tree (and all of the tree stump(s)) in the front yard to within 2-4 inches below ground level. 5.That all parties, including the owner of record and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of theCity Code Section 8.206(A) and 8.206(B). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1.That the property located at 4660 Heights Drive N.E. is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2.That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above. 3.That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1.The property located at 4660 Heights Drive N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. 2.That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-75 A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, th WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 27day of August, 2018, ordered a special assessment hearing to levy the cost of improvements and; WHEREAS, the following projects will be specially assessed in October, 2018, and a portion of the costs may be borne by the City, Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.061 and City Code 4.103, that the breakdown is as follows: