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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING- ASSESSMENT HEARING
OCTOBER 5, 2020
The following are the minutes for the special meeting of the City Council for the Assessment Levy
Hearing held at 6:30 pm on Monday, October 5, 2020 in the Community Room, Columbia Heights
Public Library, Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schmitt called the meeting to order at 6:36 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Schmitt; Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Murzyn, Jr.; Councilmember
Novitsky; Councilmember Williams
Also Present: Kevin Hansen, Public Work Director/City Engineer; Kathy Young, Assistant City Engineer;
Barb Thomas, Assessing Clerk; Nicole Tingley, City Clerk
3. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY HEARING: 2020 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM – ZONE 4A FULL
STREET RECONSTRUCTION, 5TH STREET NE, 50TH AVENUE TO 51ST AVENUE AND 6TH STREET NE,
50TH AVENUE TO 51ST AVENUE
A. Street Rehabilitation Project
1) Presentation of Information on Street Rehabilitation Project by Staff
Public Works Director Hansen gave an overview of the project. The project includes
the full reconstruction of 5th and 6th streets from 50th to 51st. The watermain on 5th
is complete and the street is complete with the exception of the final lift. The
watermain costs were not included in the assessment cost. The assessment
amounts are unchanged from the improvement hearing and the term is 15 years.
The total amount being assessed is 50% of the construction costs. Hansen
indicated if the City Council would like to change the interest rate from the
proposed 5%, he would recommend 3%.
Hansen explained difficulties with the project in regards to timeframes with the
contractor.
2) Questions and Comments on Street Rehabilitation Project
Councilmember Novitsky asked if residents would be assessed more because of the
rework done with the sidewalks. Hansen responded that the City will be paying for
those costs.
Mayor Schmitt asked what the final date is to make a payment without interest.
Hansen answered November 13th.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens., seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr, to
lower the interest rate to 3%. All Ayes; Motion Carried 5-0.
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B. Close the Public Hearing
Motion by Councilmember Novitsky, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., to close the
public hearing of the 2020 Street Rehabilitation – Zone 4A, Project Number 1802. All Ayes;
Motion Carried 5-0.
C. Consideration of Resolution
Motion by Councilmember Novitsky, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn Jr., to waive the
reading of Resolution 2020-82, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes;
Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Novitsky, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., to adopt
Resolution 2020-82 being a resolution levying and adopting the assessment for 2020 Street
Rehabilitation – Full Street Reconstruction, City Project 1802. All Ayes; Motion Carried 5-0.
D. Consideration of Resolution – Petition and Waiver Assessments
Hansen explained that these assessments are for curbstop repair or replacement. There
were 3 properties included- two for full replacements and one for a curb top.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Novitsky., to waive the
reading of Resolution 2020-83, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes;
Motion Carried 5-0.
Motion by Councilmember Novitsky, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., to adopt
Resolution 2020-83 being a resolution to certify 2020 petition and waiver assessments to
Anoka County for collection with real estate taxes. All Ayes; Motion Carried 5-0.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens., seconded by Councilmember Williams, to adjourn the meeting.
All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 6:46 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Nicole Tingley, City Clerk/Council Secretary