HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-2020 Public Improvement HearingOFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING-PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
The following are the minutes for the Public Improvement Hearing meeting of the City Council held at 6 pm on
Monday, February 3, 2020 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights,
Minnesota
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schmitt called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Schmitt, Councilmembers Williams, Buesgens and Novitsky
Absent: Councilmember Murzyn, Jr.
Also Present: Kevin Hansen; Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kathy Young; Assistant City Engineer, and
Nicole Tingley; City Clerk/Council Secretary
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING: 2020 SEAL COAT PROGRAM
A. Street Seal Coat Project – Zone 3
Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director gave an overview of the project noting that seal coating is used to extend
the life of bituminous streets. Hansen stated that the estimated assessment rate is $395.00 per lot and the
assessment term is one year. Mayor Schmitt commented that not all of the streets are bituminous in this zone.
Hansen clarified that the concrete streets and all alleys are not included.
Gerald Lamere- 5080 Mulcare Dr. commented that taxes in the City are too high. Lamere stated that the street
costs should come out of the taxes that are already paid.
Andy Smoka- 1206 Khyber Ln. stated that seal coating is not going to take care of the problem with the streets
and that a solution is needed not a band-aid. Public Works Director Hansen explained the City’s cycle for street
maintenance and construction and the process to determine projects. Hansen stated that after structural
testing, mill and overlay was not yet warranted for the area.
Lamere also noted that the sewer by previous Mayor Nawrocki’s residence is in bad condition.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Williams to close the Public Hearing of the
2020 Street Seal Coat, Project 1801. All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Williams to waive the reading of Resolution
2020-17, there being ample copies available for the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to adopt Resolution 2020-17 being
a resolution ordering improvement and preparation of plans for Zone 3 Street Seal Coating, City Project 1801.
All Ayes, Motion Carried
Public Works Director Hansen noted that street patching will begin in the street prior to the seal coating. Seal
coating will occur between mid-July to the end of August.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Novitsky to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion
Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:23 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nicole Tingley, City Clerk/Council Secretary