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Home My WebLink About01-24-22 City Council Meeting Packet CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula Councilmembers John Murzyn, Jr. Connie Buesgens Nick Novitsky Kt Jacobs City Manager Kelli Bourgeois City Hall—Council Chambers, 590 40th Ave NE Monday, January 24, 2022 7:00 PM AMENDED AGENDA AGENDA AMENDED ON 1/24/22 REGARDING ITEMS D, 1, 3, AND 11. CHANGES REFLECTED IN RED AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS UPDATED. ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, by calling 1-312-626-6799 and entering meeting ID 812 0698 9074 or by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81206989074. For questions please call the Administration Department at 763-706-3610. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to provide the highest quality public services. Services will be provided in a fair, respectful and professional manner that effectively addresses changing citizen and community needs in a fiscally - responsible and customer-friendly manner. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These may be items submitted after the agenda preparation deadline.) PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS A. Black History Month Proclamation. B. Health Care Month Proclamation. C. International Holocaust Day of Remembrance Proclamation. D. Climate Awareness Proclamation. E. Introduction of New IT Director Jesse Hauf. F. Introduction of New Police Officer Anthony Guzdkiewicz. G. Introduction of Imbedded Social Worker Eileen Sowry. CONSENT AGENDA (These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent 1 City of Columbia Heights AGENDA January 24, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 2 Agenda by one motion. Items removed from consent agenda approval will be taken up as the next order of business.) MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 1. Approve January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Move to approve the amended City Council Meeting minutes of January 10, 2022. 2. Approve January 13, 2022 Special City Council Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Move to approve the Special City Council Meeting minutes of January 13, 2022. 3. Approve Resolution 2022-12 Appropriating $25,000 From the General Government Special Projects Fund 226 and Entering Into An Agreement with the Morris Leatherman Company to Conduct a Community Survey. *Updated survey attached.* MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2022-12 there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2022-12 being a resolution appropriating $25,000 from the fund balance of the general government special projects fund 426 to the 2022 budget, and authorizing the city manager to enter into a related agreement with the Morris Leatherman Company for completion of a community survey. 4. Approving the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the State of Minnesota and Local Governments and Authorizing Participation in the National Opioid Settlements. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2022-13 there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2022-13 being a resolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the State of Minnesota and local units of government and authorizing participation in the national opioid settlements. 5. Approve 2021 Pay Equity Report. MOTION: Move to accept the City of Columbia Heights 2021 Pay Equity Report. 6. Award Contract to Replace Entry Doors at Top Valu Liquor Store II. MOTION: Move to award a contract to replace the entry doors at Top Valu Liquor Store II, to Stanley Access Technologies for $16,800. 7. Authorization to Seek Bids for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek bids for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project on Central Avenue, 37th to 45th Avenues. 8. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval. MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for January 24, 2022, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. 2 City of Columbia Heights AGENDA January 24, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 3 9. Approve License Agenda. MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for January 24, 2022 as presented. 10. Review of Bills. MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City Council has reviewed the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds transfer in the amount of $974,013.95. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11. Consideration of Resolution 2022-009, Revocation of the License to Operate Rental Units Within the City of Columbia Heights Against the Rental Property at 1401/1403 Circle Terrace Blvd. NE for Failure to Meet the Requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2022 -009, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2022-009, being a Resolution of the City Council of the city of Columbia Heights approving revocation of the rental license listed. 12. Consideration of Resolution 2022-010, Emergency Abatement at 841 49th Ave NE. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution 2022- 010, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution Number 2022-010, being resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property listed a nuisance and approving the emergency abatement, and any subsequent abatements, of the hazardous situation located at 841 49th Ave NE. 13. Consideration of Resolution 2022-011, Emergency Abatement at 4501 4th Street NE. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution 2022- 011, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution Number 2022-011, being resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property listed a nuisance and approving the emergency abatement, and any subsequent abatements, of the hazardous situation located at 4501 4th St NE. 14. Approve Suspension of Alcohol License for Jeff's Bobby and Steve's Autoworld, Located at 3801 Central Avenue NE. MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of suspension of Alcohol License for Jeff's Bobby and Steve's Autoworld, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to suspend the Alcohol License issued to Jeffrey Bahe and Robert Williams, on behalf of Jeff's Bobby and Steve's Autoworld, located at 3801 Central Avenue NE. The minimum three-day suspension shall be effective on the dates determined by the City Council. 3 City of Columbia Heights AGENDA January 24, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 4 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Ordinances and Resolutions Bid Considerations New Business and Reports 15. Accept 2021 Compensation Study. MOTION: Move to accept City of Columbia Heights Employee Compensation Study. CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Council Report of the City Manager Report of the City Attorney COMMUNITY FORUM At this time, individuals may address the City Council about any item not included on the regular agenda. Speakers that are in-person are requested to come to the podium. All speakers need to state their name and connection to Columbia Heights, and limit t heir comments to five (5) minutes. All speakers are also asked to fill out this information as well as their address on a form for the Council Secretary's record. Those in attendance virtually should send this information in the chat function to the moderator. The City Council will listen to brief remarks, ask clarifying questions, and if needed, request staff to follow up or direct the matter to be added to an upcoming agenda. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on items raised at the Community Forum at the meeting on which they are raised. ADJOURNMENT Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements. 4 PROCLAMATION Black History Month: February 2022 WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is committed to recognizing and honoring the contributions of all members of our communities; and WHEREAS, Negro History Week was established in 1926 by Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson as a way to neutralize the deliberate distortion of Black History; and WHEREAS, this movement grew over the years to Black History Month to give an objective and scholarly balance in American and World History; and WHEREAS, the Month of February was selected as Black History Month because it marks the Birth of Frederick Douglas, W.E.B. DuBois, Langston Hughes, and Abraham Lincoln, leaders whose actions greatly impacted the lives of the American Black population; and WHEREAS, the contributions African Americans made and continue to make to our nation's economic strength as well as to our history, music, arts, national defense from the Revolutionary War to present-day military operations, written words and discoveries, and inventions are often overlooked; and WHEREAS, on January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation set the United States on the path of ending slavery. On August 28, 1963, hundreds of thousands of Americans of all backgrounds joined the March on Washington in pursuit of jobs, justice and freedom to the Memorial of Abraham Lincoln, the author of the Emancipation Proclamation, in pursuit of freedom and equality for all; and WHEREAS, despite all the progress, the legacy of slavery and segregation still persists in our nation in the forms of mass incarceration, the school to prison pipeline, racial profiling, educational inequalities, housing and employment discrimination, racism and bias; and 5 Item A. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, do hereby proclaim the month of February, 2022 as Black History Month in the City of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A. ________________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor January 24, 2022 6 Item A. PROCLAMATION Health Care Month: January 2022 WHEREAS, health care is a dynamic and robust industry, crucial to the health and strength of Minnesota’s diverse economy; and WHEREAS, health care workers have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, working to ensure our safety and security and as such, deserve to be celebrated; and WHEREAS, health care added $36.6 billion to Minnesota’s economy in 2019, representing the fourth largest contribution (10%) to the state’s private gross domestic product by any sector; and WHEREAS, health care in Minnesota pays an average annual wage of $53,659, which is 4% higher than the nation’s average wage of $51,792 for the same sector; and WHEREAS, Health care employs 478,485 people, the largest workforce by sector in Minnesota, which significantly contributes to the state’s high standard of living and economic vitality. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, do hereby proclaim the month of January, 2022 to be Health Care Appreciation Month in the City of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A. ________________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor January 24, 2022 7 Item B. PROCLAMATION International Holocaust Day of Remembrance: January 27, 2022 WHEREAS, January 27 is International Holocaust Day of Remembrance as designated by the United Nations, which recognizes the six million lives that were murdered during WWII, also known as the Shoah; and WHEREAS, survivors of the Shoah came to Minnesota, established new lives in safety and dignity, and contributed greatly to our state; and WHEREAS, only the combined might of the Allied armed forces destroyed Nazi Germany and ended the Shoah which murdered two-thirds of Europe’s Jews along with the Roma, Jehovah’s Witnesses, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others; and WHEREAS, 326,000 Minnesotans served in the United States Armed Forces in World War II with many Minnesotans participating in the liberation of concentration camps in Germany, and in 2020, the Minnesota National Guard established its own Special Emphasis Council for Holocaust Remembrance; and WHEREAS, seventy-six years after the end of World War II, the need for redoubling education efforts is vividly and horrifically illustrated by the presence of modern-day groups inspired by and taking lessons from the Nazi party, reflected visibly in the “Camp Auschwitz” message displayed among the rioters at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021; and WHEREAS, Anti-Semitic hate crimes continue into this year where this past weekend, January 15, 2022, an armed gunman took multiple hostages at Congregation Beth Israel, a Jewish synagogue in Colleyville, Texas; and WHEREAS, across the Nation and here in Minnesota, as white nationalist groups inspired by and taking lessons from the Nazi party to organize, recruit, and bring chaos and terror to the lives of marginalized communities, we must look to history to inform our resistance; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota and its schools are dedicated to teaching the history of the Shoah and communicating its facts and lessons to prevent such heinous crimes in the future and to inform our resistance to the white nationalist groups still organizing, recruiting, and radicalizing young people. 8 Item C. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, do hereby proclaim Thursday, January 27, 2022 as Holocaust Remembrance Day in the City of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A. ________________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor January 24, 2022 9 Item C. Emergency PROCLAMATION Climate Awareness Year: 2022 WHEREAS, Columbia Heights, MN has just this past year experienced numerous climate change related impacts including a record June heatwave, dangerous air quality from drought- fueled forest fires where even healthy people were encouraged to remain inside, and water restrictions from the same drought, making it clear that the climate crisis is not only a future issue — it is affecting us here and now; and WHEREAS, the greatest burden from an inadequate response to the climate crisis will be felt by historically marginalized or underserved communities as well as the youngest generation, including the children and grandchildren of Columbia Heights; and WHEREAS, in Minnesota, the ten warmest and wettest years ever recorded have all occurred since 1998, warming surface waters are leading to a significant loss of fish habitat for many prominent species as well as increasing the risk of harmful algae blooms, forests are changing as native northern species are strained by warming temperatures, crops are stressed by cycles of drought and floods, home insurance rates are rising far faster than the national average from an average of $368 in 1998 to $1348 in 2015, and faster warming winters are leading to new pests as well as shorter winter recreation seasons; and WHEREAS, the bi-partisan Next Generation Energy Act, passed by the Minnesota State Legislature and signed by then Governor Tim Pawlenty in 2007, committed our State to achieving an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 and with interim goals of 15% and 30% below 2005 GHG emissions levels by 2015 and 2025, respectively, with cities being key drivers of achieving these goals; and WHEREAS, our State did not meet its 2015 goal, and is not yet on track to reach our future targets; and WHEREAS, in April 2016 world leaders from 175 countries, including the United States, recognized the threat of climate change and the urgent need to combat it by signing the Paris Agreement, agreeing to “pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius; and 10 Item D. WHEREAS, we have already reached a temperature increase of nearly 1.1 degrees Celsius (nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit) as compared to pre-industrial times and the death and destruction already wrought by this level of global warming demonstrate that the Earth is already too hot for safety and justice, as attested by increased and intensifying wildfires, floods, rising seas, diseases, droughts, and extreme weather; and WHEREAS, recent scientific research indicates that to achieve the goal of limiting temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius, carbon emissions must be halved by 2030 and reach net-zero global emissions by 2050; and WHEREAS, 2,012 jurisdictions in 34 countries including Minnesota leaders in Crystal Bay, Duluth, Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Grand Marais, Grand Rapids, Lauderdale, Maplewood, Minneapolis, Moorhead, Northfield, Red Wing, Robbinsdale, Rochester, and St. Louis Park have already declared climate emergencies in order to focus attention on the need for rapid action to address climate change; and WHEREAS, the city of Columbia Heights is currently mitigating climate change through the sustainable actions of our Public Works department and several volunteer organizations. Most notably, we work to keep items out of landfills and find ways to use energy wisely. We have solar panels on multiple municipal buildings. Our community service groups organize street cleanups and volunteer at the city recycling center. Items such as batteries, fluorescent lightbulbs, stringed lights, rigid Styrofoam, and cardboard are received for free. Our city participates in the TREX program to recycle plastic bags in exchange for park benches. We have organic curbside pickup to turn our yard and kitchen food scraps into compost, which greatly reduces methane gas emissions due to food waste in landfills. We are building awareness throughout our city and are ready to do more to combat climate change; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, and in partnership with leaders across out state, do hereby proclaim 2022 as Climate Emergency Awareness Year in the City of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A ________________________________ Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor January 24, 2022 11 Item D. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula Councilmembers John Murzyn, Jr. Connie Buesgens Nick Novitsky Kt Jacobs City Manager Kelli Bourgeois City Hall—Council Chambers, 590 40th Ave NE Monday, January 10, 2022 7:00 PM AMENDED MINUTES The following are the minutes for the Meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 pm on Monday, January 10, 2022, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this hybrid meeting was held both virtually and in-person. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Márquez Simula called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Present: Mayor Márquez Simula; Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Jacobs; Councilmember Murzyn, Jr.; Councilmember Novitsky. Also Present: Kelli Bourgeois, City Manager; Renee Dougherty, Library Director; Kevin Hanson, Public Works Director; Jim Hoeft, City Attorney; Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary; Dan O’Brien, Assistant Fire Chief; Shahzad Ali, Resident; Ed Higgins, Resident; Rachel James, Resident; Stephanie Small, Resident; Catherine Vesley, Resident; Sunshine Carter, Resident; Andrew Newton, Resident; Nelle Bing, Resident; Nathan Roberts, Resident. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to provide the highest quality public services. Services will be provided in a fair, respectful and professional manner that effectively addresses changing citizen and community needs in a fiscally- responsible and customer-friendly manner. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Jacobs., seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., to approve the Agenda as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Novitsky requested that Item 14 of the Consent Agenda, “Request for Two-Way Stop Signs on 4th Street at 46th Avenue and 47th Avenue”, be removed for discussion. Motion by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. 1. Approve December 13, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes MOTION: Move to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of December 13, 2021. 12 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 2 2. Approve December 27, 2021 City Council Special Session Meeting Minutes MOTION: Move to approve the City Council Special Session Meeting minutes of December 27, 2021. 3. Approve January 3, 2022 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes MOTION: Move to approve the City Council Work Session Meeting minutes of January 3, 2022. 4. Accept December 1, 2021 Library Board Minutes MOTION: Move to accept the Library Board Minutes of December 1, 2021. 5. Adopt Resolution 2022-01, Designating Official Depositories for the City of Columbia Heights MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2022-01, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2022-01, being a resolution designating official depositories for the City of Columbia Heights. 6. Adopt Resolution 2022-02, Accept Certain Donations Received by the City of Columbia Heights MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2022-02, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2022-02, being a resolution accept certain donations received by the City of Columbia Heights. 7. Adopt Resolution 2022-03, Designating City Council Liaison and Council President Appointments for 2022 MOTION: Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2022-03, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2022-03, Appointing Liaisons to City Boards & Commissions and External Boards. 8. Appointment of Council President for 2022 MOTION: Move to appoint Councilmember Novitsky as Council President for 2022. 9. Appointments to Fire Relief Association Board of Trustees 2022 MOTION: Move to appoint Councilmember Murzyn Jr. and City Manager Kelli Bourgeois to the Columbia Heights Volunteer Firefighters Relief Association Board of Trustees for 2022. 10. Designation of Legal Newspaper for 2022 MOTION: Move to designate Life as the City of Columbia Heights official legal newspaper for 2022. 11. Authorization to Purchase and Outfit Police Vehicles MOTION: Move to authorize the purchase of two 2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from a dealership authorized under the State of MN Cooperative Purchasing 13 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 3 Venture (CPV), and one Ford F-150 4WD crew cab truck, also purchased from a dealership authorized under the CPV. Funding to come from 431.42100.5150, in the amount of $113,280 and that the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to enter into contracts for same. MOTION: Move to authorize the Police Chief to expend up to $72,636 to set up and outfit these police vehicles as outlined above. 12. Purchase of a Zodiac Boat and Misc. Equipment for the Fire Department MOTION: Move to authorize staff to purchase a new boat, trailer, and accessories from Great American Marine, being the only Zodiac boat dealer in the area, in an amount of $22,045. 13. Public Works Blanket Orders for 2022 Purchases MOTION: Move for approval to authorize staff to process blanket purchase orders in an amount not to exceed the 2022 budget amounts for: De-icing salt for salt/sanding operations purchased off the State of Minnesota Purchasing Contract. Fuel (unleaded and diesel) for City vehicles from the State of Minnesota Purchasing Contract and the Anoka County Cooperative Agreement. Bituminous asphalt for patching/paving city streets and alleys from Commercial Asphalt, or City of St. Paul, or T.A. Schifsky & Son’s. Curb stop and service repairs for delinquent accounts and foreclosed properties. 14. Pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion: “Request for Two-Way Stop Signs on 4th Street at 46th Avenue and 47th Avenue”. 15. Capital Equipment Replacement: Public Works UTV MOTION: Move to authorize the purchase of one (1) new 2022 Kubota RTV -X1100CWL-H through the State of Minnesota Purchasing Contract from Lano Equipment of Shakopee, MN for $28,472 from the Parks Capital Equipment Replacement fund 431-5200-45180. 16. Capital Equipment Replacement: Public Works Kromer Ballfield Groomer and Liner MOTION: Move to authorize the purchase of one (1) new 2022 Kromer FC1 Pro classified as a sole source vender from Kromer Company located in 2415 West Industrial BLVD, Long Lake MN for $28,440 with a trade in valued at $4,500 for a remaining balance of $23,940 from the Parks Capital Equipment Replacement fund 431-5200-45180. 17. Capital Equipment Replacement of Unit #0405: Utility Supervisor Vehicle MOTION: Move to authorize the purchase of one Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV from Ford of Hibbing Commercial Sales, under the State of Minnesota bid, in the amount of $56,079 minus trade of $3,000 for a final purchase price of $53,079, with funding from the Engineering Capital Equipment Replacement Fund 431-3100-45150. 14 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 4 18. Accept Proposals and Award Contract for Professional Consulting Services for the JPM Facility Condition Analysis, Project No. 2211 MOTION: Move to award the professional services contract for conducting a facility condition analysis for Murzyn Hall, Project 2211, to the firm of Wold Architects based upon their proposal dated January 5, 2022 for a not to exceed fee of $16,000, plus reimbursables, with funding appropriated from Fund 411-52111-3050. 19. Public Works Blanket Orders for 2022 Purchases MOTION: Move to award the 2022-2023 Removal of Trees, Trees and Stumps or Stumps Only on Public and Private Property contract to Nick’s Tree Service Inc. of Corcoran, MN, based upon their low, qualified, responsible total quote for tree and stump removal, tree removal only, or stump removal only; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same. 20. Authorization to Seek Bids for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Lining Projects MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek bids for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Lining program. 21. Authorization to Seek Bids for 2022 Structural Water Lining Project MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek bids for the 2022 Structural Water Lining program. 22. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for January 10, 2022, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. 23. License Agenda MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for January 10, 2022 as presented. 24. Review of Bills MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City Council has reviewed the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds transfer in the amount of $2,393,817.16. ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 14. Request for Two-Way Stop Signs on 4th Street at 46th Avenue and 47th Avenue Director Hanson reported that when staff receives requests for regulatory management at intersections or on street roadways, the request is referred to the Traffic Commission for review with recommendation to the Council. There was a request for stop signs, both on 4th Street, at the intersections of 46th Avenue and 47th Avenue. He stated that for stop signs, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is followed, Minnesota has their own manual to determine and create consistency based on criteria on where stop signs and other traffic control signs should or should not be placed. The Traffic Commission reviewed this request and at both intersections, it did not meet the warrants, so they 15 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 5 recommend denial the request. There is opportunity to appeal the request, but staff does not recommend stop signs at these intersections. Councilmember Novitsky stated these two intersections are the only two in that area that are not controlled, and he believed that the intersection at 47 th Avenue would be warranted. Mayor Márquez Simula asked for clarification on if the Council wanted to say no to the Traffic Commission now, if they can discuss having one of the stop signs at a later time. Director Hanson said based on what the Council decides tonight, staff would not pursue further action; the Council action is final. Shahzad Ali, City resident, stated that he made the request and on November 9, 2021, it was denied. He spoke to his neighbors and today, there was an accident at 4th Street and 46th Avenue where a truck hit a vehicle and it spun out. Those two intersection s are the only two that do not have traffic control. Mr. Ali referenced other surroundings streets that are traffic controlled and reiterated those two are not; he is requesting stop signs that go East and West bound. All the neighbors he has spoken to are in support for traffic control at both intersections. Mayor Márquez Simula asked if the Traffic Commission discussed the options of having stop signs just one direction. Mr. Ali stated he believed the request for traffic control was just denied, he did not recall if options were discussed. Councilmember Buesgens asked Councilmember Novitsky what intersection he was suggesting if one was chosen and what direction for the stop signs. Councilmember Novitsky stated 4th Street and 47th Avenue and North/South. He said the road is narrower there. Councilmember Buesgens said there are a lot of stop signs in this neighborhood compared to the South. She said if they start bending the rules and not following the guidelines, then there will be stop signs everywhere; only 20% of people stop at stop signs; and there are other options such as roundabouts which force you to slow down and reduce accidents by 70%. She supported staying with the decision that was made by the Traffic Commission. Councilmember Jacobs asked if the issue was speed or the safety of the intersection. Mr. Ali stated safety. Councilmember Novitsky stated there is a hill on two of the corners and visibly was more of a concern at 47th Avenue. Councilmember Murzyn Jr. asked how many accidents have occurred. Mr. Ali stated there has been one the last two summers at 4th Street and 47th Avenue, a truck was flipped and a fire hydrant was destroyed, and today there was one at 46th Avenue. 16 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 6 Director Hanson stated there are accidents that qualify and there are those that do not, which are part of the evaluation, if a police report was filed. If there was no police report, it is not a “recordable event”. He recommended if the Council wants to refer this back to the Traffic Commission, that this topic be discussed at a work session from the perspective of having all overall area plan for intersection traffic control. Director Hanson stated that he discussed with Manager Bourgeois about having this at a work session in April and then have an overall look at how stop signs are placed and what the community and City may be looking for. Councilmember Buesgens and Márquez Simula both agreed that would be a great idea. Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Novitsky, to table the discussion of the installation of two-way stop signs on 4th Street at 46th Avenue and 47th Avenue to a later date. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 25. Consideration of Resolution 2022-04, Revocation of the License to Operate Rental Units Within the City of Columbia Heights Against the Rental Property at 3912 Tyler Street NE for Failure to Meet the Requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. Assistant Fire Chief Dan O’Brien’s report stated that on July 8, 2021, the City inspected the property described above and noted violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. On August 17, 2021, September 16, 2021, October 14, 2021, November 1, 2021, and December 8, 2021, inspectors performed re-inspections and noted that violations remained uncorrected. A Statement of Cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner. On December 29, 2021, inspectors checked records for this property and noted that the violations remained uncorrected. The following conditions and violations were found to exist: repair/replace clogged/slow toilet in main floor bathroom, clean out upper level air duct by bed (shall maintain all duct systems in a clean condition, free of obstructions and capable of performing the required function), repair/replace mechanism/crank for egress window, remove combustible storage from under basement stairs, and repair/replace broken/missing tiles in kitchen floor. Mayor Márquez Simula opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2022-04, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. 17 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 7 Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Novitsky, to adopt Resolution 2022-04, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental license listed. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. 26. Consideration of Resolution 2022-05, Revocation of the License to Operate Rental Units Within the City of Columbia Heights Against the Rental Property at 4044 Jefferson Street NE for Failure to Meet the Requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. Assistant Fire Chief Dan O’Brien’s report stated on July 28, 2021, the City inspected the property described above and noted violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. On September 7, 2021, September 27, 2021, November 2, 2021 and December 2, 2021, inspectors performed re-inspections and noted that violations remained uncorrected. A Statement of Cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner. On December 28, 2021, inspectors checked records for this property and note d that the violations remained uncorrected. The following conditions and violations were found to exist: remove extension cord that is being used as permanent wiring in basement , repair/replace warped/peeling siding on rear of house, repairs shall be performed in a workmanlike manner and conform to surrounding areas, remove combustible storage from near furnace, water heater and beneath stairwell, immediately remove the two illegal bedrooms from the basement area. In no event shall an occupant be allowed to sleep in a basement, or shall a bed, in a usable position, be present in a basement unless the space, through the City permit process, meets all requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code for use as a bedroom. He added that this licensee is the same as Item 25 that was presented to the Council. Councilmember Buesgens asked if anyone is living in the property. Assistant Chief O’Brien stated he did not know if it was occupied or not. Mayor Márquez Simula opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak. Motion by Councilmember Novitsky, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2022-05, 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 2022-05, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental license listed. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. 27. Consideration of Resolution 2022-06, Revocation of the License to Operate Rental Units Within the City of Columbia Heights Against the Rental Property at 2119 Forest Drive NE for Failure to Meet the Requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. 18 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 8 Assistant Fire Chief Dan O’Brien’s report stated on October 14, 2021, the City inspected the property described above and noted violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. On November 22, 2021, inspectors performed a re-inspection and noted that violations remained uncorrected. A Statement of Cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner. On December 27, 2021, inspectors checked records for this property and noted that the violations remained uncorrected. The following conditions and violations were found to exist: repair siding holes in southeast corner and throughout garage, soffit and fascia and paint to match (shall maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, storage buildings and sheds, in struct urally sound and good repair), repair/replace deteriorated/rotted front door sill, repair/replace deteriorated/rotted skirting sections near front door. Repairs shall be performed in a workmanlike manner and conform to surrounding areas, repair/replace deteriorated masonry foundation on southeast corner of house, repair/replace any/all missing/broken gutter down spouts and extensions, and repair/replace rotted window trim on northeast main floor window and scrape/paint to match. He added the property was originally converted to a rental property in 2019 as a family-exempt license that never completed its inspection, but it was resolved, but these are the items remaining from the latest inspection. Councilmember Buesgens asked what the process is once the license is revoked and the property is in rough shape; people are living in there and they are given 45 days to move out. She asked if the house will just sit vacant until they contact the City or what happens with it. Assistant Chief O’Brien stated once the license is revoked, at the end of the 45 days to vacate it is posted as unlawful to occupy and can be cited daily for anyone occupying to the property. He stated, that being said, the City doesn’t go there and kick anyone out of the property. Councilmember Buesgens asked how much the citation is daily. Assistant Chief O’Brien said he believed it was a misdemeanor. City Attorney Jim Hoeft stated if they are cited, it is a misdemeanor, because it’s a violation of the City Code. He added it’s used as an “incentive” to get either the tenant to look for alternative housing, help a landlord to remove the tenants, or reinspect the property , get it fixed and relicensed; people don’t want to be in the criminal justice system if they find themselves in it. Mayor Márquez Simula opened the public hearing. Ed Higgins, City resident, stated that is the neighbor right behind his home, a good friend of his, and he asked what he can do to help and what the process is for revocation. Mayor Márquez Simula said this is due to the landlord not passing their inspections. 19 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 9 Councilmember Novitsky stated Mr. Higgins may be referencing the address in Item 26. Councilmember Buesgens explained that tonight their license is being revoked and then the occupants have 45 days to vacate the property and then possibly citations. She stated that Assistant Chief O’Brien can give more information about the process. Mayor Márquez Simula stated that the Council cannot discuss Item 26 as they are on another address, but at this point, the licensee has had chances to make repairs and do the maintenance required and now the Council is voting to revoke the license. Mr. Higgins asked if the occupants would have time to move out and not kicked out right away. Mayor Márquez Simula stated that the Police Department does not go and physically remove people from the property. Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Novitsky, to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2022-06, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Novitsky, to adopt Resolution 2022-06, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental license listed. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. 28. Consideration of Resolution 2022-07, Revocation of the License to Operate Rental Units Within the City of Columbia Heights Against the Rental Property at 1428 42nd Avenue NE for Failure to Meet the Requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. Assistant Fire Chief Dan O’Brien’s report stated that on June 1, 2021, the City inspected the property described above and noted violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. On July 8, 2021, September 1, 2021, and December 1, 2021, inspectors performed re-inspections and noted that violations remained uncorrected. A Statement of Cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner. On January 3, 2022, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights checked records for this property and noted that the violations remained uncorrected. The following conditions and violations were found to exist: remove standing and leaning dead tree in rear, all exterior property and premises shall be maintained free from diseased, dead and hazardous trees, and repair or replace front sidewalk that has void/crack. Mayor Márquez Simula opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak. 20 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 10 Motion by Councilmember Novitsky, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2022-07, 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 2022-07, being a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights approving revocation pursuant to City Code, Chapter 5A, Article IV, Section 5A.408(A) of the rental license listed. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Ordinances and Resolutions 29. Consideration of Resolution 2022-08: Updating the City Fee Schedule to Eliminate Library Overdue fines for Juveniles and Adults Library Director Renee Dougherty reported that as of September 10, 2021, there were 13,721 active Columbia Heights library cards. Of those cards, 3,580 adults or organizations had outstanding balances on their accounts and 1,110 of them were blocked. There were 1,121 juvenile cards with balances; 402 were blocked. Three years ago, the American Library Association (ALA) passed a Resolution on Monetary Library Fines as a Form of Social Inequity (January 28, 2019). It asserted that “the imposition of monetary library fines creates a barrier to the provision of library and information services” and “that the charging of fees and levies for information services, including those services utilizing the latest information technology, is discriminatory in publicly supported institutions providing library and information services.” The ALA also “urges libraries to scrutinize their practices of imposing fines on library patrons and actively move towards eliminating them; and urges governing bodies of libraries to strengthen funding support for libraries so they are not dependent on monetary fines as a necessary source of revenue.” Since then, libraries throughout the United States and in Minnesota have acted to eliminate overdue fines, including Columbia Heights’s peer cities of Brooklyn Center, Duluth, New Brighton, St. Anthony, Maplewood, Minneapolis, Rochester, Stillwater, St. Paul, and Woodbury. She added that the Library Board unanimously recommends the elimination of overdue fines for all users for the Columbia Heights Library and urges the Council to amend the fee schedule. She stated reasons for eliminating the fines such as, it furthers the library’s mission to provide access to resources for learning and books with limited access to libraries and school buildings and no professional school library media specialist, eliminates a barrier for using the library for those who may receive a fine should they return an item late and improves customer service for all. She stated books are returned late and eliminating overdue fines will increase the amount of people who use the library and the number of items they borrow. It will save staff time and frustration in explaining fines to disgruntle users and collecting small amounts of money. The collection of these fees does not cover an expense. The only reason to not eliminate overdue fees is the potential loss of 0.5% of the budget. In 2022, the budget includes no revenue from overdue fines and the library believes now is the time to eliminate overdue fines for all users. 21 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 11 Mayor Márquez Simula asked if the fines that are paid online if the money goes to Anoka County. Library Director Renee Dougherty confirmed that those fees that are paid online through the County website are not recouped. Councilmember Buesgens asked what happens when a user does not pay, and their ability to check out books. Library Director Renee Dougherty stated once a user reaches ten dollars, they are not able to check out books until that is paid or under ten dollars. Mayor Márquez Simula opened the meeting for public comment. Rachel James, City resident, who also sent a letter to the Council regarding this item, stated that the American Library Association recommends removal of fines; if a user loses or damages a book, they will still need to pay for it. She explained her family loves to go to the library and her children are avid readers and sometimes they get lost under a bed or the school has closed unexpectedly and the books were in their lockers. She said sometimes it’s out of their control, and although they were able to pay the fine, many youth at her church have stated that “they don’t use the library, they have ten dollars”. Stephanie Small, City resident, stated she uses the library a lot and when you forget to return something, you have to call and convince them not to add the fine until you can return it. If you had 15 things that were due and forgot to return them, and you can’t renew online anymore, then your account becomes locked. She stated she doesn’t believe the people on the phone feel empowered to stop the fines and you can’t do anything online once you’ve hit that lock, you need to physically go in. Catherine Vesley, City resident, said this has been discussed in the past when she was on the Library Board and brought to the Council, but at that time only Hennepin County was rescinding fines, none of the surrounding library organizations were doing it , so the Council wanted to wait. She said it is an excellent policy and should be followed through. Personally, she has paid her own fines recently and is proud of it. The dollar amount that the library receives is $1,000 a year and she stated that she will personally write a check for that amount if this is approved. It’s an administrative nightmare, makes it difficult for patrons at times, and difficult for families that find one under the bed , which happens, everyone has done that at some point. It should be a public service and public use should be facilitated for all who want to use it. Sunshine Carter, City resident, stated via Zoom that she would like to support this resolution. She is a librarian at the University of Minnesota Libraries who recently also eliminated overdue fines. She is also a member of the American Library Association and support their view on overdue fines as a form of social in equity. Overdue fines can be daunting for anyone who has changes or inconsistent things such as transportation or health, life has it’s up and downs, forgetfulness, or anything that can affect a timely renewal. What is not equitable is everyone’s ability to pay the fines, so it eliminates an extra burden for taxpayers who are already contributing to the library. She stated there are other ways to encourage materials be returned to the library without overdue fines. 22 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 12 Andrew Newton, City resident, stated via Zoom chat that he agrees with the previous speaker’s information. Councilmember Novitsky said the Library Board is supportive of this, he did a lot of research, and they answered all his questions. His biggest concern was that other libraries had to adjust the budget, but this library is not run that way. He doesn’t see a reason to keep the fines and statistics show they can get more readers. He has attended the library’s meetings as the liaison. He stated residents should be proud of their Library Board as they are engaged and care about what the residents want and need. Councilmember Murzyn Jr. thanked the Library Board, noting they did a super job; he is supportive of getting rid of the fines. Councilmember Jacobs duplicated the other Councilmembers comments and stated she has a concern that there is an unofficial attachment to the Anoka County system, and they have not done it. She would like to see it dropped for children but kept in place for adults, but that is not what is before them. She thanked the Library Board for all their work and making it a “standout piece” in the City. Councilmember Buesgens and Mayor Márquez Simula thanked the Library Board for all of their work. Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., to close the public comment and waive the reading of Resolution 2022-08, there being ample copies available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. Motion by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens., to amend the City Fee Schedule to reflect the elimination of overdue library fines for juveniles and adults. A roll call vote was taken. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. 30. Citywide Mask Mandate Emergency Ordinance Mayor Márquez Simula introduced an agenda item to discuss enacting an emergency ordinance regarding public health and safety. She thanked all of those that have provided feedback on the issue to both her and the Council, and for being respectful in their comments on this complicated issue. She stated due to surging Covid infections, overwhelmed hospitals, strained school districts, and affected businesses it may be in the best interest of the City to institute an indoor mask mandate, noting Minneapolis and St. Paul have already enacted a city-wide mask mandate. Mayor Márquez Simula read several resident comments that had been received about their opinion on the issue. Mayor Márquez Simula opened the meeting for public comment. Rachel James, City resident, stated she is in support of this item as there is a large percentage of those ages zero to four years old are not eligible to be vaccinated. Masks and social distance are the only way to protect them so she supports this temporarily as cases are higher. 23 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 13 Stephanie Small, City resident, stated that she had COVID, and it was scary, then she experienced anxiety for six weeks after, and has continued to have other health related issues. She is in support of the temporary mask mandate. Catherine Vesley, City resident, said she was married to public health since that was her husband’s profession. Viruses were dinnertime conversation and she has attended health conferences with her husband. She stated that you want to impede the virus, so it does not mutate, which it has, it has mutated more toward communicability not lethality . She believes it’s an intelligent strategy to wear a mask. Her grandmother and other families died in the 1918 flu. She said it would be wise while the virus is peaking and this is particularly true for families with children. Sunshine Carter, City resident, stated via Zoom chat that she wanted to reiterate what the other presenters stated. Andrew Newton, City resident stated via Zoom that he supports the temporary mask mandate. Three days ago, he went to do some shopping and half of customers and staff are conducting themselves without a concern for the health and safety for those in the community. He observed that none of the staff were wearing masks and only half of th e customers. When a request was made for the staff, at least at the register, wear a mask, he was met with eye rolls and jeers from the other staff and customers. This is far from an isolated incident. Unmasked customers going out of their way to make the masked feel uncomfortable, even a middle school girl was bullied. He asked what is the best for the community to encourage personal responsibility for the safety of others, a choice to literally decide if others around us should live or die, for our own convenience and many people have chosen not to do this. He is in support of the mask mandate to get numbers down. Not wearing a mask is not a political statement, it says everything about your concern and respect for fellow human beings and he urges the Council to approve the mandate. Nelle Bing, City resident, stated via Zoom that COVID and the Omicron variant is spreading, and masks have been proven to reduce the transmission; we must protect ourselves and others; it is the duty of election officials to ensure safety of the community. She hopes the Council makes the best decision for the safety of the community. Nathan Roberts, Minneapolis resident, stated via Zoom that he supports the mask mandate. His wife has a small business, a tattoo shop; several of the employees have had COVID and had to miss work. Even if you have mild symptoms, you must miss work for five days or more. Businesses and teachers are experiencing shortages. Wearing a mask is a pain and annoying, and makes him feel more dehydrated in the winter, but many people cannot afford to miss a week of work. It empowers businesses having the City’s back and doesn’t need to be enforced forcefully but helps them do the right thing. Councilmember Buesgens stated she would love for us not to wear masks, she is tired of the mask, tired of the pandemic; starting a third year of this but she is in support of this mandate. She commented that it is difficult to enforce and without the State backing it, 24 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 14 she wouldn’t want to encumber the Police Department. It would send a strong message to the City and the residents that they care; we don’t know that Omicron is milder yet; they are comparing us to South Africa right now where several seventy to eighty percent have caught COVID and they are younger. She stated that people talk about the freedom of not wearing a mask, but it prevents us from hurting ourselves and others. She said we stop for stop lights, which is a public safety rule, and people who feel that they have the right to go through them puts everyone else at risk, including themselves. She looks at masks and vaccines in the same way, it’s temporary, it’s not going to last forever but sends a strong message to the community that we can get together through this. Councilmember Jacobs asked Mayor Márquez Simula if this mandate will specify any type of particular mask. Mayor Márquez Simula stated just masking and those details are being discussed now. Councilmember Jacobs asked if there would be a consequence for those that are noncompliant. Mayor Márquez Simula stated that like last summer when the Governor issued a mandate, it’s a strong message that people will follow a mask mandate, but not everyone will. Councilmember Jacobs stated she is not an “anti-masker”, and she will mask in areas that it is required or she feels there is no controlled spacing and is heavily populated. She decides based on what she thinks is appropriate, she is vaccinated and boosted. This is an emotional topic, there is no way around it, either proactively or reactively to legislate emotions. She has a stack of research that states cloth masks do very little, if anything to protect us; what is recommended is a surgical mask under a cloth mask or two surgical masks or the best protection is a N-95 mask or higher. Those that are masking are going to mask, with a mandate those are not going to do it are not going to do it. She noted those that are wearing a mask are wearing a cloth mask, and probably not a surgical mask beneath. Part of the people wearing them are not wearing them correctly, so they are not effective. There was more research released recently that suggests the same thing, that they do little or nothing to protect people. Her concern with businesses is a lot of them are “hanging on by the skin of their teeth” at this point, they made it this far, and they are better equipped to make decisions as to whether or not to require their clientele or customers to mask up. She noted that if the City mandates, they make the decision for those businesses, and it could take them down. Those customers that do not want to mask are going to go to surrounding communities and this needs to be considered. She spoke to some of the business owners, and many are not in support of it, they are scared they could lose their businesses and their homes; many have had to take out second mortgages to save their business. There is no consequence to it and there may be more damage to the businesses they care about. Unless there is specification on what type of mask they need to wear, it’s a moot point. Councilmember Buesgens stated she doesn’t agree with some of the things Councilmember Jacobs said, such as even it’s not something they can’t enforce, because it sends a strong message that it’s important and any mask helps a little bit. Not protecting 25 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 15 ourselves, and protecting residents, friends, family, we are prolonging the pandemic. Those who are not wearing masks, those who are not vaccinated, they are vessels for variants to appear, get the virus, and prolong it. She thinks everyone should “bite the bullet” and go through the uncomfortable things we need to do so we can be over this sooner. All these excuses of why we can’t do these things and personal freedoms, it prolongs the pandemic. The majority of businesses want to wear masks, it has been a hardship on many organizations, but encouraging people to do the right thing and put an end to this pandemic. Mayor Márquez Simula added that businesses would like the City to make the decision so their customers are not mad at them and their staff feels safer. If they can put a sign out that it’s a mask mandate, everyone is doing it. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Mayor Márquez Simula, to issue a Citywide Mask Mandate Emergency Ordinance mandating mask be worn indoors. A roll call vote was taken. 2 Ayes, 3 Nays. Motion Failed, 2-3. Ayes: Márquez Simula and Buesgens. Nays: Jacobs, Murzyn Jr., and Novitsky. CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Council Mayor Márquez Simula stated that the second Council meeting in December was not held; after the holidays she attended the Twin Cities Regional Mayor meeting about equity; and attended an art exhibit about the murder of George Floyd “Documenting a Reconning”, which was amazing. She also had a meeting with Gillett’s Children’s Hospital about accessible parks in the City based on a previous community forum topic. Councilmembers Novitsky and Murzyn Jr. did not have an update. Councilmember Jacobs stated she attended SACA’s information meeting today; attended the employee recognition and holiday luncheon; returned to SACA after a few weeks off in December; and facilitated two resident reach outs. Councilmember Buesgens said she attended the last school board meeting of the year; she thanked everyone who recycled batteries, the recycling center received 800 pounds and 118 pounds of Christmas lights; on the Consent Agenda tonight, the Council approved the in-depth evaluation of Murzyn Hall, it is deeply loved to death and there are many issues so it now can be evaluated and used for many more years; they will speaking to the community on what they would like to see and looking for input so it can be used for a long time. She wished everyone a Happy New Year. Report of the City Manager Manager Bourgeois stated on January 18, 2022, there will be a Winter Parking and Snow Removal Public Forum at the Public Safety Building from 7 :00-9:00 pm. There is a Zoom link, but if anyone plans to attend in person, she asked that they notify them, so they are sure there is adequate space. On February 5, 2022, the Snow Blast event at Houston Park East from 3 :00-6:30 pm; skating rink, free 26 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 16 skate rentals per Dave’s Sport Shop, thank you to them, beverages, popcorn, smores and look forward to seeing everyone. Mayor Márquez Simula added that on February 12, 2022, Heights Next and the library are partnering on their Pet Bed activity. Report of the City Attorney Attorney Hoeft had no update. COMMUNITY FORUM Director Hanson addressed the Council regarding the items that were previously discussed in the Community Forum on December 13, 2021. He stated Central Avenue has been a concern for pedestrian safety. Right after the pedestrian bridge was completed, they looked at how they could improve pedestrian safety. He said they also looked at the medians to see if they could limit or deter people from crossing at the medians and presented concepts to MNDOT. They were looking for funding opportunities for what they wanted there, hit a roadblock, but will continue to look at Federal or State grant opportunities in the future. Councilmember Buesgens asked if Director Hanson could provide the cost of the medians approximately. He stated estimates for barriers based on the width, but it ranged in about $400,000 per block. Director Hanson stated they also looked at lighting due to accidents in the evening hours, so they pursued funding and were successful from 47th Avenue to 51st Avenue. They have looked at other funding for 47th Avenue to 43rd Avenue and have not been successful but will continue to look for funding. They are working on collaborating with MNDOT in other cities on pedestrian safety on Central Avenue and University Avenue. They are looking to host an open house on pedestrian safety for Central Avenue, possibly at the end of February. Mayor Márquez Simula asked about the lights on Central Avenue, 47th Avenue to 51st Avenue that have a purple hue recently. Director Hanson stated they are LED and due to the temperature, it may cause them to look different, but he will check into it. Director Hanson next addressed the issue of pedestrian safety around ponds. He provided a memo to the Council that explains how they establish ponds and how they are designed to certain criteria ; slope and making the water body itself less accessible; a bench is created at the water level and plantings surround the pond. Around Zurek Pond, the native plantings were there to be a deterrent. It was reviewed previously with the Parks and Recreation Commission and if it meets this criteria, they do not do any fencing as it is not a guarantee. An example of a pond that didn’t meet the criteria is Jackson Pond but most of the ponds have these types of measures as deterrents and design criteria. Councilmember Jacobs asked if this information on the pond was given to the resident that came to the Council meeting. Director Hanson said it was available at the Parks and Recreation meeting, but he will make sure it does. Mayor Márquez Simula opened the community forum. 27 Item 1. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Page 17 No one wished to speak. New Business and Reports Motion by Councilmember Murzyn Jr., seconded by Councilmember Jacobs to c lose the meeting to discuss Items 31 and 32 pursuant to Minnesota State Statue §13D. 05 Subdivision 3 and Minnesota State Statue §13D.03. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5 -0. 31. Discuss Potential Acquisition of 5229 University Ave NE. Closed per Minnesota State Statue §13D.05 Subdivision 3. 32. Review of Compensation Study for Labor Negotiation Strategy. Closed per Minnesota State Statue §13D.03. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs to reconvene the open session. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Murzyn Jr., seconded by Councilmember Jacobs., to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:37 pm. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 28 Item 1. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula Councilmembers John Murzyn, Jr. Connie Buesgens Nick Novitsky Kt Jacobs City Manager Kelli Bourgeois City Hall—Council Chambers, 590 40th Ave NE Thursday, January 13, 2022 4:00 PM MINUTES The following are the minutes for the Meeting of the City Council held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, January 13, 2022, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this hybrid meeting was held both virtually and in-person. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Márquez Simula called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Present: Mayor Márquez Simula; Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Jacobs; Councilmember Murzyn, Jr.; Councilmember Novitsky (via Zoom). Also Present: Kelli Bourgeois, City Manager; Jesse Hauf, IT Director; Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary; Joseph Kloiber, Finance Director; Peter Leatherman, CEO Morris Leatherman; Ben Sandell, Communications Coordinator. WORK SESSION ITEMS 1. Award Contracts for Microsoft O365, and Review Information Technology (IT) Plans. IT Director Jesse Hauf introduced himself to Council and gave a brief overview of his background. He is excited to be returning to Columbia Heights where he first started his IT Career. Overall he would like to focus on forward thinking technology, and getting ahead of the existing aging network infrastructure. Director Hauf stated that he is looking to update systems and utilize a mobile architecture, making it more user friendly throughout every city location and allow for telecommuting if needed. Director Hauf gave an overview of Microsoft O365, it is cloud based and able to be used where the user is. This would allow the City to move email to the cloud and Microsoft would be supporting the storage and support. Microsoft Teams would be a great option for using video conferencing, messaging, and teleconferences. The H Drive and G Drive would be moved to the shared drive, and there are discovery options built in to the programing. Director Hauf stated that his recommendation is to purchase the software, via state contract and utilize the recommended contractor for implementation as this is a large process. Councilmember Buesgens stated that she is very excited about these new options. She is also thankful for the IT team for what they have done supportin g 20-year-old programs. She was curious where the funds were coming from to fund the project. Director Kloiber addresses the concerns of where the funding for these programs would be coming from. He stated that the actions today are just to record the contracts; there are 29 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 13, 2022 Special City Council Meeting Page 2 funds from 2020 and 2021 to be utilized for these projects. We will need action from council to carry over funds from 2021 to 2022 in the near future. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs to award the professional services contract for the migration to Microsoft O365 to Paragon Development Systems in the amount of $20,460.00. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn Jr. to award O365 subscription contract to SHI, Inc. at state contract pricing. All Ayes, Motion Carried 5-0. 2. Citywide Survey Questions Review. City Manager Bourgeois gave an overview of the purpose of the Citywide Survey. There are 133 numbered questions, and Council has had an opportunity to review the draft questions in advance of today’s meeting. She would like to review questions and concerns from the Council with CEO of Leatherman Morris, Peter Leatherman who joined the meeting via Zoom. In previous work sessions the process of how the survey is completed was reviewed. Council proceeded to review the survey questions for corrections, clarifications, and updates to wording. Councilmember Buesgens inquired about Question 12, she would like the wording to include sports and athletic fields. She also inquired about Question 132, as she would like to expand male/female wording to be more inclusive to the LBTQ community. Mr. Leatherman stated that sometimes this question can create issues on how the information is collected. Mayor Márquez Simula requested that the question be asked of the participant (instead of observation) male/female or non-binary. City Manager Bourgeois clarified to Council that she wants to make sure the questions are reflective of what the City can take action on. Council then proceeded to review questions from the beginning. The following updated and changes to the survey were discussed: Question 19, clarify that this is asking about properties and maintenance. Not sure that people can identify if property is a rental and owned property. Update this question and clarify that this is multifamily rental property. Question 20, would like to see this item have a follow up question to clarify if residents feel that there is too many large apartment buildings or single family homes. Question 22 to 30, add clarifying information regarding items parked in lawn. Question 34, update to clarify that the question should include garbage, recycling, compost and yard waste. City Manager Bourgeois stated that we want to get very detailed information to use when considering the upcoming Waste Management RFP, and find out specific issues and concerns that residents have regarding their current service. 30 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 13, 2022 Special City Council Meeting Page 3 Question 37, should be plural. Question 50, further clarifying the question to make sure the community knows that the liquor store is a City business and that the profits directly benefit the City. Mayor Márquez Simula inquired about updating the name of the liquor stores to include Columbia Heights to instill community pride. Question 57 has a typo in “facilities” that needs to be corrected. Question 58/59 and 60, Councilmember Jacobs stated that she likes these questions. Question 70 needs to have the word “with” added. Question 82, Councilmember Buesgens asked for the addition of “used for” prior to soccer and football fields. Question 83, add ice-skating rinks to lists of amenities. Question 84, Councilmember Buesgens was glad that this item was added. Question 99, 100, 103 and 104, 105, City Manager Bourgeois inquired if these questions need to be included. She specifically inquired if 105 should reflect commuting or possibly retail services instead. Councilmember Jacobs feels that commuting is not something that can be controlled, but retail services and restaurants is a good follow up questions. Question 105, 106 and 107, 109, 110, Mr. Leatherman confirmed that 105 to 107 should come out, and 109 and 110 should stay. City Manager Bourgeois confirmed that we are not in a position to provide internet to everyone but the survey question is to quantify the need for people in the community and there are grants for getting this for residents. Question 115, would like to clarify that the question is in regards to the new website, and who has accessed the new updated website in last 4 months. Question 117, has a typo that needs to be updated. Councilmember Buesgens asked a follow up question regarding park amenities. Residents do inquire about additional amenities like skateboard parks. She also inquired about follow up questions regarding native prairie grass and dog parks / bike paths. She is curious about adding a question about programs available to home owners and renters. Mayor Márquez Simula asked if there were any questions regarding food insecurities. She was concerned that this was a question that the City cannot specifically address. City Manager Bourgeois responded that SACA has this information. There was a discussion regarding adding a question as to residents being aware that there is home energy 31 Item 2. City of Columbia Heights MINUTES January 13, 2022 Special City Council Meeting Page 4 assistance, and sewer televising. She plans to follow up with Public Works Director if there are any other issues that could be included in the question about services. Mr. Leatherman gave follow up information about the timeline for completing the survey. He thinks the week of the 31st the work on completing the survey could begin. It could take two to three weeks to complete the survey with residents, and there would be results available in March. Councilmember Buesgens inquired about a smaller follow up survey with 10 to 20 questions that any resident can complete online. She also wants to make sure that there is a big push on social media and the website to make sure that the residents know to expect a call and complete the survey if they are contacted. City Manager Bourgeois stated that staff will make sure that we ask for residents to complete the information and that their input is needed. We will miss the newsletter timeframe, but we may do a newspaper ad, and a code red blast. Mayor Márquez Simula asked about using municipal parking ramp and making people aware of the parking in the area. Councilmember Jacobs was very excited about the sign and the updates. She inquired if there would be permitted parking for snow emergencies, and if permits would be issued to a household or a vehicle? City Manager Bourgeois stated that there are still some projects that need to be completed for the ramp and it will need to be discussed at an upcoming work session. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Márquez Simula adjourned the meeting at 5:26 pm. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 32 Item 2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE 1/24/22 ITEM: Approve Resolution 2022-12 appropriating $25,000 from the general government special projects fund 226 and entering into an agreement with the Morris Leatherman Company to conduct a community survey. DEPARTMENT: Administration BY/DATE: Kelli Bourgeois, January 20, 2022 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) _Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _Economic Strength _Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods _Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _Opportunities for Play and Learning X Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: At the January Work Session the City Council reviewed the draft community survey created by the Morris Leatherman Company. As discussed previously, this will be a statistically validated phone survey conducted with a cross section of 400 community members and is anticipated to occur late January/early February with results tabulated and presented to the City in early March. The concept of a community survey has been discussed by the City Council for a few years now and with recent answers to concerns regarding response rates, language barriers, and statistical validity, the Council has been supportive of moving forward. Administration staff, division heads, and the City Council have reviewed and edited the survey questions and the draft survey is enclosed for your review. Although the survey has been discussed for quite some time, there was not mone y included in the 2022 budget. However, as with many similar special projects and studies, money can be used from the General Government Special Projects Fund 226. The resolution included provides for a budget amendment to allow for this transfer and expenditure. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2022-12 there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2022-12 being a resolution appropriating $25,000 from the fund balance of the general government special projects fund 426 to the 2022 budget, and authorizing the city manager to enter into a related agreement with the Morris Leatherman Company for completion of a community survey. ATTACHMENT(S): Resolution 2022-12 Draft Survey Invoice 33 Item 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-12 APPROPRIATE $25,000 FROM THE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND 426 TO THE 2022 BUDGET, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A RELATED AGREEMENT WITH THE MORRIS LEATHERMAN COMPANY FOR A COMMUNITY SURVEY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights adopted an initial 2022 budget in December 2021, as required by the City charter and Minnesota statute, including a budget for the City’s general government special projects fund 426; and WHEREAS, the Council has discussed conducting a community survey for approximately two years and had questions and concerns regarding obtaining a statistically valid community survey conducted solely via phone; and WHEREAS, after discussing the concerns with a representative of the Morris Leatherman Company and reviewing draft survey questions and data collection methods, the City Council believes a statistically valid community survey can be conducted and believes the Morris Leatherman Company is well-equipped to provide this service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 2022 City of Columbia Heights’ budget is amended to appropriate $25,000 from the fund balance of the general government special projects fund 226, and the city manager is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Morris Leatherman Company. Passed this 24th day of January, 2022 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: _________________________________ Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula __________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk 34 Item 3. 1 THE MORRIS LEATHERMAN COMPANY City of Columbia Heights 3128 Dean Court Residential Survey Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 FINAL JANUARY 2022 Hello, I'm ________ of the Morris Leatherman Company, a polling firm located in Minneapolis. We have been retained by the City of Columbia Heights to speak with a random sample of residents about the City. This survey is being conducted because the City Council and City Staff are interested in your opinions and suggestions about current and future city needs. I want to assure you that all individual responses will be held strictly confidential; only summaries of the entire sample will be reported. 1. Approximately how many years have LESS THAN TWO YEARS.....01 you lived in Columbia Heights? TWO TO FIVE YEARS.......02 FIVE TO TEN YEARS.......03 TEN TO TWENTY YEARS.....04 20 TO 30 YEARS..........05 OVER THIRTY YEARS.......06 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......07 2. As things now stand, how long in LESS THAN TWO YEARS.....01 the future do you expect to TWO TO FIVE YEARS.......02 live in Columbia Heights? FIVE TO TEN YEARS.......03 OVER TEN YEARS..........04 REST OF LIFE............05 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......06 3. What do you like most about living DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......00 in Columbia Heights? NOTHING.................01 (DO NOT READ LIST) CONVENIENT LOCATION.....02 CLOSE TO FAMILY.........03 __________________________________ CLOSE TO JOB............04 SAFE....................05 __________________________________ SMALL TOWN FEEL.........06 PARKS AND TRAILS........07 NEIGHBORHOOD/HOUSING....08 35 Item 3. 2 4. What do you think is the most DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......00 serious issue facing Columbia NOTHING.................01 Heights today? (DO NOT READ LIST) HIGH TAXES..............02 RISING CRIME............03 __________________________________ AGING INFRASTRUCTURE....04 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE....05 __________________________________ STREET MAINTENANCE......06 AGING PARK SYSTEM.......07 5. What is currently missing from the DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......00 City of Columbia Heights which, if NOTHING.................01 present, would greatly improve the COMMUNITY CENTER........02 quality of life for residents? JOBS....................03 (DO NOT READ LIST) RESTAURANTS.............04 RETAIL/SHOPS............05 __________________________________ MORE PARKS/TRAILS.......06 UPDATED PARKS/TRAILS....07 __________________________________ 6. How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT................1 life in Columbia Heights – excel- GOOD.....................2 lent, good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR................3 POOR.....................4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 7. Would you recommend living in the YES......................1 City of Columbia Heights to NO.......................2 others? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 Thinking about economic development and redevelopment.... I would like to read you a list of characteristics of a community. For each one, please tell me if you think Columbia Heights currently has too many or too much, too few or too little, or about the right amount. MANY FEW/ ABOUT DK/ MUCH LITT RIGHT REF 8. Parks and open spaces? 1 2 3 4 9. Trails and bikeways? 1 2 3 4 10. Sidewalks? 1 2 3 4 11. Recreation programs? 1 2 3 4 12. Sports athletic fields, courts and ice rinks? 1 2 3 4 13. Playgrounds? 1 2 3 4 14. Library programs and services? 1 2 3 4 36 Item 3. 3 15. Are there any types of businesses you would like to see in the City of Columbia Heights? (IF “YES,” ASK:) What would that be? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 16. Do you support or oppose the City STRONGLY SUPPORT.........1 providing financial incentives to SUPPORT..................2 attract specific types of develop- OPPOSE...................3 ment? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you STRONGLY OPPOSE..........4 feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 IF “OPPOSE” OR “STRONGLY OPPOSE,” ASK: 17. Would you still oppose pro- YES......................1 viding financial incentives NO.......................2 if they could bring in desir- DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 ed businesses and increase the city’s tax base? 18. How would you rate the general EXCELLENT................1 appearance of homes in the city GOOD.....................2 - excellent, good, only fair or ONLY FAIR................3 poor? POOR.....................4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 19. How would you rate the general EXCELLENT................1 appearance of multi-family rental GOOD.....................2 properties the city – excellent, ONLY FAIR................3 good, fair or poor? POOR.....................4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 20. Do you think the City has too many TOO MANY.................1 or too few rental properties or is TOO FEW..................2 it about the right amount? ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT.......3 DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......4 IF “TOO MANY,” ASK: 21. What type of rental properties are you most concerned about? ________________________________________________________ 37 Item 3. 4 22. How would you rate general appear- EXCELLENT................1 ance of business, industrial and GOOD.....................2 commercial areas in the city – ONLY FAIR................3 excellent, good, only fair or POOR.....................4 poor? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 For each of the following, please tell me whether the City is too tough, about right, or not tough enough in enforcing these city codes in your neighborhood. (ROTATE) TOO ABO NOT DK/ TOU RIG TOU REF 23. Storage of garbage and recycling cans? 1 2 3 4 24. Storage of lawn mowers and tools outside? 1 2 3 4 25. Junk vehicles? 1 2 3 4 26. Junk and debris in yards? 1 2 3 4 27. Storage of boats, trailers and non-motorized campers outside? 1 2 3 4 28. Long grass and weeds? 1 2 3 4 29. Deteriorating siding, foundation, doors, windows, gutters, roofing, painting, gutters and downspouts? 1 2 3 4 30. Loud noise after 9pm? 1 2 3 4 31. Winter parking restrictions and parking rules? 1 2 3 4 32. Vehicles parked in yards? 1 2 3 4 Now, I would like to briefly re-read the list. 33. Please tell me which one, if any, of those code violations would you place as the top priority? 38 Item 3. 5 Storage of garbage and recycling cans..............01 Storage of lawn mowers and tools outside.......................................02 Junk vehicles......................................03 Junk and debris in yards...........................04 Storage of boats, trailers and non-motorized campers outside.................05 Long grass and weeds...............................06 Deteriorating siding, foundation, doors, windows, gutters, roofing, painting, gutters and downspouts..............07 Loud noise after 9pm...............................08 Winter parking restrictions and other parking rules.................................09 Vehicles parked in yards...........................10 NONE/DON’T KNOW/REFUSED............................11 Moving on.... I would like to read you a list of a few city services. For each one, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? (ROTATE) EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR DK/R 34. Police services? 1 2 3 4 5 35. Fire services? 1 2 3 4 5 36. Garbage, recycling, composting and yard waste collection? 1 2 3 4 5 37. Building inspections and permits? 1 2 3 4 5 38. Utility billing? 1 2 3 4 5 39. Top Valu Liquor stores? 1 2 3 4 5 40. Park maintenance? 1 2 3 4 5 41. City recreation programs? 1 2 3 4 5 42. Code enforcement? 1 2 3 4 5 43. Library services and programs? 1 2 3 4 5 Now, for the next five city services, please consider only their job on city-maintained streets and roads. That means excluding interstate highways, state and county roads that are taken care of by other levels of government. Hence, Highway 65, University Avenue and 40TH Avenue should not be considered. How would you rate .... 39 Item 3. 6 EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR DK/R 44. City street and alley maintenance? 1 2 3 4 5 45. Snow plowing of city streets? 1 2 3 4 5 46. Do you consider the city portion VERY HIGH................1 of your property taxes to be SOMEWHAT HIGH............2 very high, somewhat high, about ABOUT AVERAGE............3 average, somewhat low, or very low SOMEWHAT LOW.............4 in comparison with neighboring VERY LOW.................5 cities? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......6 47. Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR....................1 crease in YOUR city property taxes OPPOSE...................2 if it were needed to maintain city DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 services at their current level? IF “OPPOSE,” ASK: 48. What services would you be willing to see cut? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 49. And, would you favor or oppose an FAVOR....................1 increase in YOUR city property tax OPPOSE...................2 if it were used to improve and en- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 hance current city services? IF “FAVOR,” ASK: 50. What services would you like to see improved or enhanced? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 51. When you consider the property EXCELLENT................1 taxes you pay and the quality of GOOD.....................2 city services you receive, would ONLY FAIR................3 you rate the general value of city POOR.....................4 services as excellent, good, only DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 fair, or poor? 40 Item 3. 7 52. Prior to this survey, were you YES/YES..................1 aware the Top Valu liquor stores YES/NO...................2 were owned and operated by the NO/YES...................3 City of Columbia Heights? (WAIT NO/NO....................4 FOR RESPONSE) Have you or members DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 of your household visited Top Valu stores? IF “NO/NO,” ASK: 53. Does knowing the City owns YES......................1 and operates Top Valu liquor NO.......................2 stores make you more likely DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 to visit them? For garbage, recycling, composting and yard waste collection, the city contracts with Waste Management. 54. Overall, how would you rate Waste EXCELLENT................1 Management’s collection – excel- GOOD.....................2 lent, good, only fair or poor? ONLY FAIR................3 POOR.....................4 DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 IF “GOOD,” “ONLY FAIR,” OR “POOR,” ASK: 55. Why didn’t you rate the service as excellent? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 56. Have you or members of your house- YES......................1 hold visited the Columbia Heights NO.......................2 Library or participated in any of DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 the library’s online or in-person programs? IF “YES,” ASK: 57. Do you primarily use the ONLINE...................1 Library online or in-person? IN-PERSON................2 BOTH (VOL.)..............3 DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......4 IF “NO,” ASK: 41 Item 3. 8 58. Why haven’t you visited or used the library services or programs? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ For each of the following additional city services, please tell me if you were aware of it. (ROTATE) YES NO DKR 59. Home Energy Assessment service? 1 2 3 60. Home Improvement loans? 1 2 3 61. Recycling facility to dispose of items such as batteries and tires? 1 2 3 I am going to read you a list of priorities for City. 62. Please tell me which one do you think should be the highest priority for the City to focus on? (ROTATE AND READ LIST) CREATING AND IMPROVING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, SUCH AS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATION AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS.....................................1 MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE, SUCH AS ROADS, WATER AND SEWER........................2 IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY..................................3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.....................................4 EQUITY, EQUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY.......................5 PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, TRAILS, RECREATION...................6 NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS, LIBRARIES AND OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES.....................................7 SOMETHING ELSE (_______________________________).........8 DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......................................9 Thinking about another topic.... 63. Do you feel safe in the City of YES......................1 Columbia Heights? NO.......................2 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 IF "NO," ASK: 42 Item 3. 9 64. In which areas do you not feel safe? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 65. What would make you feel more safe? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 66. Do you feel safe in your immediate YES......................1 neighborhood walking alone at NO ......................2 night? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 IF “NO,” ASK: 67. What would make you feel more safe? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 68. Do you feel safe using city parks YES......................1 and trails? NO.......................2 DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 IF "NO,” ASK: 69. In which (parks/trails) do you not feel safe? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 70. What would make you feel more safe? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 71. Do you feel safe using the City’s YES......................1 Library, Murzyn Hall and other NO.......................2 city buildings? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 IF “NO,” ASK: 43 Item 3. 10 72. What would make you feel more safe? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 73. How would you rate the amount of TOO MUCH.................1 police patrolling – too much, ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT.......2 about the right amount or not NOT ENOUGH...............3 enough? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......4 74. How would you rate the amount of TOO MUCH.................1 traffic enforcement by the police ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT.......2 -- too much, about right amount or NOT ENOUGH...............3 or not enough? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......4 75. Have you or anyone in your house- YES......................1 hold had contact with the Police NO.......................2 Department in the past year? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 IF "YES," ASK: 76. How would you rate your con- EXCELLENT................1 tact – excellent, good, only GOOD.....................2 fair or poor? ONLY FAIR................3 POOR.....................4 DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 IF “ONLY FAIR” OR “POOR,” ASK: 77. Why did you rate the contact as (only fair/poor)? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Continuing.... 78. Have you or members of your house- YES......................1 hold participated in any City NO.......................2 park and recreation programs? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 IF "YES," ASK: 44 Item 3. 11 79. Which ones? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 80. Overall, how would you rate EXCELLENT................1 the program – excellent, GOOD.....................2 good, only fair or poor? ONLY FAIR................3 POOR.....................4 DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 IF “NO,” ASK: 81. Why hasn’t your household participated in any of these programs? ________________________________________________________ 82. Are there any park and recreation programs you would like to see offered or expanded? _____________________________________________________________ 83. How would you rate park and rec- EXCELLENT................1 reational facilities and amenities GOOD.....................2 in Columbia Heights -- excellent, ONLY FAIR................3 good, only fair or poor? POOR.....................4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 84. How would you rate the maintenance EXCELLENT................1 and upkeep of park and recreation GOOD.....................2 facilities in Columbia Heights – ONLY FAIR................3 excellent, good, only fair or POOR.....................4 poor? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 I will now read you a list of park and recreational facilities and amenities within the City of Columbia Heights. First, for each one, please tell me if you or members of your household have used it during the past year. Then, for those you have used, please rate it as excellent, good, only fair, or poor.... NOT EXC GOO FAI POR DKR 85. Neighborhood and community parks? 1 2 3 4 5 6 86. Trails? 1 2 3 4 5 6 45 Item 3. 12 NOT EXC GOO FAI POR DKR 87. Athletic fields used for soccer and football? 1 2 3 4 5 6 88. Ballfields for softball and baseball? 1 2 3 4 5 6 89. Courts for basketball and tennis? 1 2 3 4 5 6 90. Green spaces and natural areas? 1 2 3 4 5 6 91. Picnic shelters? 1 2 3 4 5 6 92. Playgrounds? 1 2 3 4 5 6 93. Murzyn Hall? 1 2 3 4 5 6 94. Outdoor ice skating rinks? 1 2 3 4 5 6 95. In general, do you feel existing YES......................1 recreational facilities and amen- NO.......................2 ities offered by the City meet the DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 needs of you and members of your household? IF "NO," ASK: 96. What additional recreational facilities and amenities would you like to see in city parks? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ For each of the following, please tell me if you would strongly support a property tax increase for that purpose, somewhat support, somewhat oppose or strongly oppose a property tax increase. (ROTATE) STS SMS SMO STO DKR 97. Construction of a new Recreation Center? 1 2 3 4 5 98. Renovation of Murzyn Hall recreation building? 1 2 3 4 5 99. Renovation of City parks? 1 2 3 4 5 100. Funding for public art and beauty- fication projects? 1 2 3 4 5 Suppose the City of Columbia Heights plans to bond for park and recreation facility and trail renovations and improvements. Residents would be asked fund the bond through a property tax increase for a twenty year period. 46 Item 3. 13 101. How much would you be willing to NOTHING..................1 see your property taxes increase $3.00....................2 to fund these improvements? Let's $6.00....................3 say, would you be willing to see $9.00....................4 your monthly property taxes in- $12.00...................5 crease by $____? (CHOOSE RANDOM $15.00...................6 STARTING POINT; MOVE UP OR DOWN OVER $15.00..............7 DEPENDING ON RESPONSE) How about DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......8 $____ per month? Moving on...... The City currently has many City-funded community events, such as Music in the Park, Movies in the Park, Truck or Treat, the Community Art and Info Fair, the Fire Department Open House and Snowblast. 102. During the past three years, have NO......................1 you or other members of your YES/EXCELLENT...........2 household participated in any YES/GOOD................3 of these community events? (IF YES/ONLY FAIR...........4 “YES,” ASK:) How would you rate YES/POOR................5 the event – excellent, good, only DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......6 fair or poor? IF “GOOD,” “ONLY FAIR,” OR POOR,” ASK: 103. What changes or improvements would you suggest to make the events excellent? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ IF “NO,” ASK: 104. Why hasn’t your household participated in any of these events? ________________________________________________________ Moving on.... 47 Item 3. 14 105. How much do you feel you know A GREAT DEAL.............1 about the work of the Mayor and A FAIR AMOUNT............2 City Council -- a great deal, a VERY LITTLE..............3 fair amount, very little, or none NONE AT ALL..............4 at all? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 106. From what you know, do you approve STRONGLY APPROVE.........1 or disapprove of the job the Mayor APPROVE..................2 and City Council are doing? (WAIT DISAPPROVE...............3 FOR RESPONSE) And do you feel STRONGLY DISAPPROVE......4 strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 The City of Columbia Heights has a Library Board and six Commissions, including the Charter, Planning, Traffic, Youth, Park and Recreation, made of residential volunteers. 107. Would you ever consider volunteer- YES......................1 ing to be on one of these Boards NO.......................2 or Commissions? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 IF “NO,” ASK: 108. What is the main reason you wouldn’t be interested in volunteering for these? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 109. How much first-hand contact have QUITE A LOT..............1 you had with Columbia Heights City SOME.....................2 staff -- quite a lot, some, very VERY LITTLE..............3 little, or none at all? NONE AT ALL..............4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 110. From your experience, how would EXCELLENT................1 you rate the job performance of GOOD.....................2 Columbia Heights City staff – ex- ONLY FAIR................3 cellent, good, only fair or poor? POOR.....................4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 Changing topics.... 48 Item 3. 15 111. How would you rate the ease of EXCELLENT................1 getting from place to place in the GOOD.....................2 City of Columbia Heights – excel- ONLY FAIR................3 lent, good, only fair or poor? POOR.....................4 DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 IF “GOOD,” “ONLY FAIR” OR “POOR,” ASK: 112. What would make it easier for you to get from place to place with in the city? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 113. Excluding gasoline, what do you consider to be your princi- pal retail shopping area? _____________________________________________________________ 114. Do you leave the city for dining and entertainment? (IF “YES,” ASK;) What city do you usually go to? _____________________________________________________________ Moving on...... 115. What is your principal source of information about Columbia Heights City Government and its activities? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 116. How would you prefer to receive information about Columbia Heights City Government and its activities? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 117. During the past year, did you re- NO.......................1 ceive the City’s quarterly news- YES/YES..................2 letter and recreation brochure? YES/NO...................3 (IF “YES,” ASK:) Do you or any DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......4 members of your household regu- larly read it? 49 Item 3. 16 IF “YES/YES,” ASK: 118. Overall, how would you rate EXCELLENT................1 the newsletter and brochure GOOD.....................2 -- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR................3 fair, or poor? POOR.....................4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 119. Do you have access to the Internet HOME ONLY................1 at home? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do WORK ONLY................2 you have access to the Internet BOTH.....................3 at work? NEITHER..................4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 IF “NEITHER,” ASK: 120. Why don’t you have access to the Internet? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ IF "HOME ONLY," "WORK ONLY," OR "BOTH", ASK: 121. Have you accessed the City's NO.......................1 website in the past six YES/COMPUTER.............2 months? (IF “YES,” ASK:) Did YES/MOBILE DEVICE........3 Did you access the website on YES/BOTH (VOL.)..........4 a computer or mobile device? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 IF "YES," ASK: 122. How would you rate the EXCELLENT................1 ease of navigating the GOOD.....................2 website -- excellent, ONLY FAIR................3 good, only fair, or POOR.....................4 poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 123. Have you used the City’s on- YES......................1 line payment system to pay NO.......................2 your utility bills? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 IF “NO,” ASK: 124. Why have you not paid your utility bill online? ___________________________________________________ 50 Item 3. 17 The City uses social media, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, as an additional method of communicating with residents.... 125. Have you used any of the City’s YES......................1 social media? NO.......................2 DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 IF “YES,” ASK: 126. How would you rate the City’s EXCELLENT................1 social media –- excellent, GOOD.....................2 Good, only fair or poor? ONLY FAIR................3 POOR.....................4 DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 127. Overall, how would you rate the EXCELLENT................1 job the City does communicating GOOD.....................2 with residents -- excellent, good, ONLY FAIR................3 only fair, or poor? POOR.....................4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 Finally, just a few more questions for demographic purposes.... Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following age groups live in your household. 128. Persons 65 or over? NONE.....................0 ONE......................1 TWO OR MORE..............2 REFUSED..................3 IF ONE OR MORE, ASK: 129. Have you or any members of YES......................1 your household participated NO.......................2 in any senior programs DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 offered by the City of Columbia Heights? 130. Are there any additional senior programs you would like to see by offered by the City? (IF “YES,” ASK:) What would those be? ________________________________________________________ 51 Item 3. 18 131. School-aged children and pre- NONE.....................0 schoolers? ONE......................1 TWO......................2 THREE OR MORE............3 REFUSED..................4 132. Do you own or rent your current OWN......................1 residence? RENT.....................2 DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 133. Which of the following categories AFRICAN.................01 represents your ethnicity – Afri- AFRICAN AMERICAN........02 can, African-American, American AMERICAN INDIAN.........03 Indian, Asian, Asian-American, ASIAN...................04 Hispanic-Latino, Pacific Islander, ASIAN AMERICAN..........05 White or something else? HISPANIC-LATINO.........06 (IF "SOMETHING ELSE," ASK:) PACIFIC ISLANDER........07 What would that be? WHITE...................08 MIXED/BI-RACIAL.........09 DON'T KNOW..............10 REFUSED.................11 134. What is the primary language ENGLISH.................01 spoken in your home? SPANISH.................02 SOMALI..................03 OTHER: __________________________ HMONG...................04 135. What is your age, please? 18-24....................1 (READ CATEGORIES, IF NEEDED) 25-34....................2 35-44....................3 45-54....................4 55-64....................5 65 AND OVER..............6 REFUSED..................7 136. Does anyone in your household have YES......................1 a physical limitation which makes NO.......................2 it difficult to access city DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.......3 services? 52 Item 3. 19 137. Finally, thinking about your STATEMENT A..............1 household finances, how would you STATEMENT B..............2 describe your financial situation, STATEMENT C..............3 would you say that -- STATEMENT D..............4 A) Your monthly expenses are ex- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......5 ceeding your income; B) You are meeting your monthly expenses but are putting aside little or no savings; C) You are managing comfortably while putting some money aside; D) Managing very well? 138. What is your gender identity? MALE.....................1 FEMALE...................2 NON-BINARY...............3 Thank you for your time. Good-bye! 139. REGION OF CITY (FROM LIST) 53 Item 3. THE MORRIS LEATHERMAN COMPANY Invoice Number: 011422.1 Date: January 22, 2022 The Morris Leatherman Company 3128 Dean Court Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 Phone : (612) 920-0337 Fax : (612) 920-1069 TAX ID : 46-1978366 TO: Mr. Ben Sandell City of Columbia Heights 590 40th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421 SHIP TO (If different address): FAX: By e-mail Consultant Type of Service Terms Bill Morris/Peter Leatherman Survey Research Upon Receipt of Invoice Type of Survey Description Subtotal Total Due Telephone Survey 400 Randomly Selected City Residents 60 Questions 70 Additional Questions @ $150 each $15,000.00 $10,000.00 $25,000.00 Survey Construction Sample Selection and Field Work Coding and Data Entry Frequencies and Presentation Crosstabulations and Report DOWN PAYMENT DUE (MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO FIELD WORK) $12,500.00 THANK YOU! We appreciate working with you. 54 Item 3. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE 1/24/22 ITEM: Approving the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the State of Minnesota and Local Governments and Authorizing Participation in the National Opioid Settlements DEPARTMENT: Administration BY/DATE: Kelli Bourgeois, January 21, 2022 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) X Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _Economic Strength _Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods _Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _Opportunities for Play and Learning _ Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: The State of Minnesota has joined in two national proposed settlements with the three largest pharmaceutical companies who distribute opioids. The settlement s are expected to result in $21 billion to be paid over an 18 year period to aid in abating the opioid epidemic. Once the State joined the settlement s, the local units of government were able to join if they chose. Staff believes it is in the City’s best interest to join the settlement s through the State to ensure we are as much a part of this large-scale solution as we can be. Resolution 2022-13 is included for your action. This resolution formally approves the City joining in the national opioid settlements and entering into a memorandum of agreement with the State of Minnesot a. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2022-13 there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2022-13 being a resolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the State of Minnesota and local units of government and authorizing participation in the national opioid settlements. ATTACHMENT(S): Resolution 2022-13 Letter from Attorney General, Keith Ellison’s Office 55 Item 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2022‐13 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) BETWEEN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENTS WHEREAS the State of Minnesota, Minnesota counties and cities, and their people have been harmed by misconduct committed by certain entities that engage in the manufacture, marketing promotion, distribution, or dispensing of opioids; and WHEREAS the State of Minnesota and numerous Minnesota cities and counties joined with thousands of local governments across the country to file lawsuits against opioid manufacturer and pharmaceutical distribution companies and hold those companies accountable for their misconduct; and WHEREAS, representatives of local Minnesota governments, the League of Minnesota Cities, the Association of Minnesota Counties, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, the State of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office have negotiated and prepared a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to provide for the equitable distribution of proceeds to the State of Minnesota and to individual local governments from recent settlements in the national opioid litigation; and WHEREAS, by signing onto the MOA, the state and local governments maximize Minnesota’s share of opioid settlement funds, demonstrate solidarity in response to the opioid epidemic, and ensure needed resources reach the most impacted communities; and WHEREAS it is in the best interests of the State of Minnesota and the residents of the City of Columbia Heights, and the County of Anoka, that the City participate in the national opioid litigation settlements. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS: 1. Participation in the opioid litigation settlements promotes the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Columbia Heights. 2. The City of Columbia Heights supports and opts‐in to the national opioid litigation settlements with the Distributors McKesson, Cardinal Health, and Amerisource Bergen, and with the Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson. 3. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the State of Minnesota and Local Governments relating to the distribution of settlement funds is hereby approved by the City of Columbia Heights. 56 Item 4. 4. City Staff is hereby authorized to take such measures as necessary to sign the MOA and otherwise participate in the national opioid settlements, including executing the Participation Agreement and accompanying Release. Passed this 24th day of January, 2022 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: _________________________________ Mayor Amáda Márquez Simula __________________________________ Sara Ion, City Clerk 57 Item 4. 58 Item 4. 59 Item 4. 60 Item 4. 61 Item 4. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE JANUARY 24, 2022 ITEM: 2021 Pay Equity Report. DEPARTMENT: Administration BY/DATE: Kelli Wick, January 20, 2022 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) _Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _Economic Strength _Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods X_Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: The Minnesota Department of Management and Budget notified the City of Columbia Heights in its e-mail dated November 2021 that we must submit our Pay Equity Information as required by the Lo cal Government Pay Equity Act. Our jurisdiction was found in compliance based on our 2019 report and the next regular report is due January 31, 2022. This report must show data in place as of December 31, 2021. State law (M.S. 471.991-471.999) and Minnesota Rules (Chapter 3920) requires all public jurisdictions to eliminate any sex-based wage inequities in compensation. Pay Equity is a method of eliminating discrimination against women who are paid less than men for jobs requiring comparable levels of expertise. A policy to establish pay equity usually means: 1) that all jobs will be evaluated and given points according to the level of knowledge and responsibility required to do the job; and 2) that salary adjustments will be made if it is discovered that women are consistently paid less than men for jobs with similar points. In conducting preliminary reports of our pay equity data it appears that we are in compliance. The report reviews the total number of male and female employees listed for each job class including part -time employees who work at least an average of 14 hours per week and 67 days per year. It determines if male and female dominated classes are being paid in a manner that eliminates discrimination against women. The compensation for female-dominated classes should not be consistently below the compensation for male - dominated classes of comparable work value. Jurisdictions are found in compliance if they achieve an underpayment ratio of 80% or more. The city has an underpayment ratio of 96.73%. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council review and accept the Pay Equity Compliance report. After review and acceptance the report will be forwarded to the State of Minnesota Pay Equity Coordinator. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to accept the City of Columbia Heights 2021 Pay Equity Report. 62 Item 5. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 ATTACHMENT(S): Compliance Report 63 Item 5. Compliance Report Jurisdiction:Columbia Heights Report Year:2022 590 - 40th Avenue N.E.Case:1 - 2021 DATA (Private (Jur Only)) Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Contact:Kelli Wick Phone:(763) 706-3608 E-Mail:kwick@columbiaheight smn.gov The statistical analysis, salary range and exceptional service pay test results are shown below. Part I is general information from your pay equity report data. Parts II, III and IV give you the test results. For more detail on each test, refer to the Guide to Pay Equity Compliance and Computer Reports. I. GENERAL JOB CLASS INFORMATION Male Classes Female Classes Balanced Classes All Job Classes # Job Classes 37 34 3 74 # Employees 74 36 48 158 Avg. Max Monthly Pay per employee 7000.82 5965.19 5837.52 II. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS TEST A. Underpayment Ratio = 96.7283 * Male Classes Female Classes a. # At or above Predicted Pay 17 15 b. # Below Predicted Pay 20 19 c. TOTAL 37 34 d. % Below Predicted Pay (b divided by c = d)54.05 55.88 *(Result is % of male classes below predicted pay divided by % of female classes below predicted pay.) B. T-test Results Degrees of Freedom (DF) = 108 Value of T = 1.417 a. Avg. diff. in pay from predicted pay for male jobs = 16 b. Avg. diff. in pay from predicted pay for female jobs = -121 III. SALARY RANGE TEST = 112.55 (Result is A divided by B) A. Avg. # of years to max salary for male jobs = 4.30 B. Avg. # of years to max salary for female jobs = 3.82 IV. EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE PAY TEST = 0.00 (Result is B divided by A) A. % of male classes receiving ESP = 2.70 * B. % of female classes receiving ESP = 0.00 *(If 20% or less, test result will be 0.00) Page 1 of 1 1/20/2022 8:54:44 AM 64 Item 5. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE JANUARY 24, 2022 ITEM: Award Contract to Replace Entry Doors at Top Valu Liquor Store II. DEPARTMENT: Finance BY/DATE: Joseph Kloiber/January 20, 2022 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) X Safe Community _ Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _ Economic Strength _Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods _Equity and Affordability X Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: For well over a year, the automatic entry doors at Top Valu Liquor Store II have intermittently failed to fully close properly, even though they generally will lock. At times , this has resulted in the door alarm triggering overnight police calls, or prevented staff from being able to leave the building following their shifts. Attempts by contract door service professionals to remedy the problem have only resulted in very marginal improvements. These door specialists and the City’s Facilities Maintenance Supervisor both report that the entry way has settled over time, causing the doorframe to noticeably sag out of alignment. This does not permit the doors to close fully. They advise that the only real solution is to the replace the doorframe, which in this case effectively means replacing the entire door assembly. Regardless of whether settling had occurred or not, as a retail business with heavy foot traffic, it is not entirely unexpected to need to periodically invest in significant repair or replacement of entry doors. Staff obtained three vendor quotes, and recommends awarding the door replacement contract to Stanley Access Technologies. This is based both on price and their recommendation for a no-cost change in door configuration that will result in the new door frame being more rigid and better-supported than in the existing configuration. Lastly, we note that although the attached quote documents state the standard lead time is 6 -8 weeks, the contractors report that current supply chain issues could likely push the lead time to as much as 16 weeks. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to award a contract to replace the entry doors at Top Valu Liquor Store II, to Stanley Access Technologies for $16,800 ATTACHMENT(S): Stanley Access Technologies Quote Tee Jay North Quote 65 Item 6. City of Columbia Heights - Council Letter Page 2 Dorglass Quote 66 Item 6. Top Valu Liquor 2105 37th Avenue Northeast Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Phone: 612-965-6947 Email: ehanson2@columbiaheightsmn.gov Attn: Eric Hanson Karl Bengtson Quotation: Q-43411 Top Valu Liquor - Exterior Door Replacement Minneapolis Branch 1211 Cliff Rd East Burnsville, MN 55337 Phone: 952-582-4987 Mobile: 612-919-1406 Email: karl.bengtson@sbdinc.com 14 January, 2022 Stanley Access Technologies, LLC is pleased to provide you a quotation to Furnish and Install the following: Product Summary: 1 ea. DG2000BP W/Transom Champagne Anodized Net Price: USD 16,800.00 Scope of Work Furnish and install 1 Stanley Dura-Glide 2000 series biparting automatic slide door with transom in champagne anodized finish to replace existing slide door at exterior main entry. Includes removal/disposal of existing door, after hours labor, break away of sliding panels, fixed side lites, electric locking, recessed panic hardware, integrated alarm contacts, 1" OA -1/4" Bronze Tempered / 1/4" clear (030) laminated insulated glass, 4" bottom rails, 4" mid rails, narrow stiles, break metal and full threshold. See drawings for further details. Lead Time: Current equipment lead time is 6-8 weeks from receipt of order and approved shop drawings. Warranty: 1 year parts and labor. During normal business hours Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Inclusions Doors, frames & associated hardware. Door package installation. Glass & Glazing Caulking Break metal Demolition of existing slide door package After hours premium labor Exclusions 120 volts AC to inside auto door header 5 amp min. Permits & Inspections by others. Painting, patching & flooring work. 67 Item 6. Top Valu Liquor 2105 37th Avenue Northeast Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Phone: 612-965-6947 Email: ehanson2@columbiaheightsmn.gov Attn: Eric Hanson Karl Bengtson Quotation: Q-43411 Top Valu Liquor - Exterior Door Replacement Minneapolis Branch 1211 Cliff Rd East Burnsville, MN 55337 Phone: 952-582-4987 Mobile: 612-919-1406 Email: karl.bengtson@sbdinc.com Conditions: Acceptance of this quotation / proposal by the purchasing unit shall constitute an order and is a contract for the purchase of the articles and services described therein on the terms outlined hereinAdditional or different terms applicable to a sale may be specified in the body of a STANLEY document or agreed to in writing by the parties. 1 Payment by purchaser to Stanley shall be Net 30 days from date of invoice, subject only to contract termination by Stanley in the event of an adverse credit decision by Stanley’s Credit Department. Late payments are subject to a charge equal to 1.5% per month of the amount outstanding or the maximum allowed by law, whichever is less. 2 Payment is not contingent upon purchaser’s receipt of moneys from owner or any other source. 3 The following shall represent events of default by purchaser in the terms of this contract: non-payment in accordance with the terms set out herein, cancellation of this order by purchaser or refusal by purchaser or its agent to accept delivery of goods from Stanley. 4 In the event of default by purchaser, purchaser agrees to pay Stanley the contract price for all work completed by Stanley to the date of default or cancellation as well as all of Stanley’s costs and expenses incurred in enforcing the terms of this contract including, but not limited to a reasonable attorney’s fee, collection and court costs. 5 Except for purchaser’s payment obligations, neither party shall be liable for any failure under this agreement due to acts of nature, earthquake or storm; failure of public utilities or common carriers; or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of the affected party. 6 Unless accepted by purchaser, this quotation shall expire ninety days from the date hereof. 7 Sales tax, if applicable, is not included in this Quotation. 8 The Warranty as outlined in the Quotation will not apply if the products: (1) have been altered, except by Stanley; (2) have not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Stanley; or (3) have been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, accident, or catastrophe. 9 Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach, termination, or invalidity of it shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration as the sole and exclusive remedy for such controversy or dispute, provided, however that Stanley may commence action against you in a court of law for infringement of Stanley’s intellectual property rights or default in any payment obligation. This Contract will be governed in accordance with the laws of the state where the premises at which Stanley performs the Work or provides Services is located, without regard to choice of law principles. This document is a contract. I affirm that I have the authority to sign this contract and this is my acceptance of this Quotation as well as my authorization to proceed with the above stated work at the price of $__________, plus applicable sales tax. {{Sig_es_:signer1:signature}} {{Ttl1_es_:title}} Signature: ___________________________________ Title: _______________________________ Name (Print): _________________________________ Date: _______________________________ Ref#: ________________________________________ If you would like to pay by Credit Card, please contact us at 1(800) 722-2377 Ext. 4. We accept the following Credit Cards: Page 2 of 2 68 Item 6. PROJECT TOP VALU LIQUOR 2105 37TH AVENUE NORTHEAST COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 CONTRACTOR / OWNER TOP VALU LIQUOR 2105 37TH AVENUE NORTHEAST COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN UNITED STATES BRANCH (INSTALLATION AND SERVICE) Branch Name :Minneapolis Branch STANLEY ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 1211 CLIFF RD EAST BURNSVILLE, MN 55337 Construction Manager :Sam Humphries Installation Coordinator :Rick Lucas Installation Phone Number :314-739-4022 Installation Fax Number :8884870406 Service Phone Number :888-366-7444 TERRITORY MANAGER (SALES) Territory Manager :Karl Bengtson Sales Phone Number :952-582-4987 Sales Fax Number :866-612-5915 Sales Email Address :karl.bengtson@sbdinc.com 69 Item 6. Job Name: Top Valu Liquor - Exterior Door Replacement Location: 2105 37th Avenue Northeast Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Door Location: Job#: Q-43411 Date: Jan 14 2022 Product Qty: 1.00 Product: D/G2000 BP 70 Item 6. Job Name: Top Valu Liquor - Exterior Door Replacement Location: 2105 37th Avenue Northeast Columbia Heights, MN 55421, {1} {2} Door Location: Job#: Q-43411 Date: Jan 14 2022 Product Qty: 1.00 Product: D/G2000 BP XXXXXX XXXXXXINTERIOREXTERIOR XXX 71 Item 6. Company:_________________________By:_________________________ Job Name: Top Valu Liquor - Exterior Door Replacement Location: 2105 37th Avenue Northeast Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Door Location: Job#: Q-43411 Date: Jan 14 2022 Product Qty: 1.00 Product: D/G2000 BP Door Details Package Width Masonry/Rough Opening Width Clear Door Opening Width Emergency Breakout Package Height With Transom Rough Opening Height With Transom 175.50 176.00 76.06 83.31 144.00 144.25 Options Inclusions/Exclusions Finish COLOR OF DOOR PACKAGE SPECIAL FINISH TYPE OF SPECIAL FINISH CHAMPAGNE ANODIZE Locking / Access Control Lock Configuration Description INT/EXT CYLINDER REQUIRED REC Access Control WITH RECESSED ACCESS CONTROL Solenoid Lock Description FAIL SECURE Options and Accessories Hardware Color BLACK Switch and Control Options KEYSWITCH - 6 POSITION, DOOR POSITION SWITCH, ALARM CONTACTS Threshold Color CLEAR ANODIZED THRESHOLD Threshold Option SQUARE BEVEL 6" (CONTINUOUS) Glass Specifications O Glass Thickness 1.000 " SX Glass Thickness 1.000 " Transom Glass Thickness 1.000 " Inclusions After hours premium labor Demolition of existing slide door package Break metal Caulking Glass & Glazing Door package installation. Doors, frames & associated hardware. Exclusions Painting, patching & flooring work. Permits & Inspections by others. 120 volts AC to inside auto door header 5 amp min. Exclusion Note Shop Drawing / Submittal Review Date:_____________ No Exceptions Taken Furnish With Changes Noted Review and Resubmit Rejected SUBMITTAL WAS REVIEWED FOR GENERAL CONFORMANCE TO THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFIRMING AND CORRELATING DIMENSIONS AT JOBSITE FOR TOLERANCE, CLEARANCE, QUANTITIES, FABRICATION, TECHNIQUES OF CONTRUCTION, COORDINATION OF THIS WORK WITH THE WORK OF OTHER TRADES, AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. 72 Item 6. PHONE: (952) 469-5080 FAX: (952) 469-5440 TEE JAY NORTH, INC. 21475 HEATH AV ENUE SOUTH LAKEVILLE, MN 55044-1089 QUOTATION NUMBER 74405 12/15/2021ALL PROPOSALS AND QUOTATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS CUSTOMER City of Columbia Heights 530 Mill Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3821 JOB NAME Top Value Liquor #2 2105 37th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421-4108 ATTN: Eric Hanson EMAIL: EHanson2@columbiaheightsmn.gov PHONE: (612) 965-6497 MATERIAL SUPPLIED: Exterior sliding door 1 UNIT Horton S2021 Belt Operator, Optex C1238-XT, Fail Secure Autolock, Prep For Sensors, SO-SX-SX-SO, 172" x 90" x 90", Standard Automatic, Net Slide Opening - 75", Finish: Champagne Panels: Narrow Stile, 1" Glazing, 4" Bottom Rail, 2 1/4" Muntin - 41" CL, C698 W/C699 Escutchn - 41" CL Frame: 1 3/4" X 4 1/2" No Pocket, 1/2" X 7" Threshold 105 FOOT Glass, 1" Insulated Tempered Bronze Tint INCLUDED W ITH OUR QUOTATION REMOVE EXISTING EXTERIOR SLIDING DOOR, EXISTING TRANSOM WILL REMAIN, COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF THE ABOVE EQUIPMENT, COMPLETE WORKING DRAWINGS, FINAL HOOK-UP, ADJUSTMENTS FOR PROPER OPERATION,GLASS, GLAZING, AND CAULKING. W ORK NOT INCLUDED BY TEE JAY 120V TO UNIT(S), LOW VOLTAGE WIRING TO ACTIVATION DEVICE(S), STRUCTURAL SUPPORT, ROUGH OPENINGS. We hereby propose to furnish labor and materials, complete in accordance with the above specifications, for the sum of: with payment to be made as follows: NET 30 DAYS FOR MATERIAL DELIVERED AND/OR LABOR PERFORMED 1.5 SERVICE CHARGE MONTHLY (18% ANNUAL) ON INVOICES NOT PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS. The above prices, specifications and conditions are hereby accepted. Purchaser agrees to pay Tee Jay North, Inc. for all costs of collecting the amount you owe under this agreement. These costs will include reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred for purchaser's failure to comply with these terms. All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practices. Any alteration or deviation from the above specifications involving extra costs, will be executed only upon written orders and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate. TEE JAY NORTH, INC. is not liable for acts of God, strikes, accidents or delays beyond our control. Owner's to carry fire, tornado, & other necessary insurance. Our workers are fully covered by Workman's Compensation Insurance. All new equipment includes one year warranty on parts and labor from the date of installation. Warranty hours will be 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday thru Friday. The owner is responsible for obtaining and payment of applicable permits, inspections and notices. Estimated delivery is 16-20 weeks after approved drawings PROPOSAL FROM TEE JAY NORTH, INC. DATE DATE 12/15/2021 ACCEPTED BY BY Severson, Brian M. $18,156.00 (TAX INCLUDED) This quotation to expire within 30 days if not extended.Page 1 of 2 73 Item 6. Important Automatic Door Operating Notations & Daily Safety Checks Do not allow the continued use of a door if it f ails any “Daily Safety Check” items or it malfunctions in any way. Turn door off immediately, discontinue its use, secure in a safe manner, contact a service representative with Tee Jay North, I nc. (952) 469-5080 and have the door inspected, repaired or serviced. I t is your responsibility as owner or caretaker of the automatic door equipment to inspect the operation of your door system daily to ensure that it is safe for use. Do not attempt to repair or adjust the door yourself. Refer to your OEM owner's manual or the American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM) website at https://www.aaadm.com/ for details on these and other safety items. Should you require a copy of an owner’s manual, any f urther documentation, if your door type is not listed in the three most common “Daily Saf ety Checks” listed below or there are any I tems listed that require clarif ication/explanation contact Tee Jay North, Inc. These minimal and most commonly used “Daily Safety Checks” should be performed each day, after any loss of power or if the door appears to be malf unctioning in any way. Also, consult your OEM owner’s manual for specific information about your automatic door. Clear the doorway and perform these tests while pedestrian traf fic is restricted from all detection zones. The use of these “Daily Safety Checks” is advised to ensure your customers’ safety, prevent equipment damage and serve as your protection. At a minimum, it is recommended to have all automatic doors inspected annually by an AAADM trained technician. Automatic Sliding Doors Daily Safety Check 1. W alk towards the door at a normal pace. The door should open before you reach the threshold. 2. Stand motionless in the threshold f or at least (10) seconds. The door should not close. 3. Move clear of the threshold area. Doors should remain open for at least (1.5) seconds then close slowly. 4. The threshold area should be clean with no loose parts that might cause a user to trip. Keep traffic path clear. 5. I nspect the glass and saf ety decals. All should be present and in good condition. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 f rom the other direction if the door is used for two-way traffic. Automatic Swing Doors Daily Safety Check 1. W alk towards the door at a normal pace. The door should open before you reach the threshold. 2. Stand motionless in the threshold f or at least (4) seconds. The door should not close. 3. W alk past the threshold into the swing area and stop f or (10) seconds. The door should not close. 4. Move clear of the swing area. Doors should remain open for at least (1.5) seconds then slowly close slowly. If the door is a two-way traffic door, then move toward the swing side. The door should open well before you reach the swing path. 5. The threshold area should be clean with no loose parts that might cause a user to trip. Keep traffic path clear. 6. I nspect the glass, saf ety decals, guide rails, and finger guards. All should be present and in good condition. Low Energy Swing Doors Daily Safety check 1. Activate the door. The door should open at a slow smooth pace and stop without impact. (5) second minimum to open. 2. The door should hold open for (5) seconds minimum before beginning to close. 3. The door should close at a slow smooth pace and stop without impact. (5) Second minimum to open. 4. The threshold area should be clean with no loose parts that might cause a user to trip. Keep traffic path clear. 5. I nspect glass, safety decals, hardware, and the doors overall condition. All should be present and in good condition. Parts Only Purchases Please note: It is the complete responsibility of the purchaser to install supplied parts in the appropriate manner so any automatic door will conform to the current and applicable ANSI standard for the said door. It is also the purchaser's complete responsibility to ensure any door that parts have been replaced on are adjusted and repaired properly to meet any local building code/life safety requirements. Tee Jay North, Inc. does not recommend that non-AAADM trained personnel adjust or service any automatic doors. Any repairs should be made by properly trained personnel to assure the door remains within proper ANSI standards. The receiver of the above parts assumes all liability and responsibility for any door, automatic or otherwise. Further, any applicable warranties that may be in effect f or the door in question will be voided. Page 2 of 2 74 Item 6. 58682 Quote Total Non-Taxable Amount: Ta xable Amount: Sales Tax: This quote is valid until: License: 2105 37th Ave NE City of Columbia Heights 637 38th Ave NE Columbia Heights MN 55421 BC196752 38,105.00 0.00 0.00 38,105.00 12/16/2021 Date: Columbia Heights MN 55421 To p Valu Liquor Part#Description Quantity Price Ext Price Sales Tax 172" x 90" Automatic sliding Entry door & L 1.0000 37,815.00 37,815.00 Service Supplies 1.0000 140.00 140.00 city permit to be determined 1.0000 150.00 150.00 Notes To p Valu Liquor# 2 1) Remove existing exterior sliding door, existing transom will remain, complete installation of the above equipment . 2)Provide and install replacement Automatic Sliding entry door ,HortonS2021 Belt Operator, Optex C1238-XT, Fail Secure Autolock, PrepFor;Sensors, SO-SX-SX-SO, 172" x 90" , Standard Automatic,Net Slide. Opening- 75", Finish :Champagne Panels :Narrow Stile, 1" Glazing, 4" Bottom, Rail, 2 1/4" Muntin- 41" CL,C698 W/C699 Escutchn- 41" CL Frame:1 3/4" X4 1/2" No Pocket, 1/2" X7" Threshold Installation includes existing low voltage wiring being connected to new operator, if operational problems arise the owners low voltage security provider will need to be contacted for repairs and is not part of this bid. Please make sure that the new sliding door will not match the existing transom due to the fact of age and exposure of the existing material. Approximate 16-20 weeks material lead time from supplier + install scheduling. contact Eric : 763-706-3725 / 612-965-6497 Email: EHanson@columbiaheightsmn.gov Eric Hanson (763) 706-3725 Job Site: Bill To: Sales Rep: Service Quote Wael Alameddine Dorglass, Inc. 6008 Culligan Way Minnetonka, MN 55345 Office 952-253-0097 Fax 952-253-0340 01/15/2022 Order # : PO: Account holders: please sign, date and return this quote to place order. COD customers please call our office w ith a credit card or mail in a check. 2%surcharge for credit card use. Thank you _____________________________________ ___________ Signature Date Sales Rep: Wael Alameddine 75 Item 6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE JANUARY 24, 2022 ITEM: Authorization to Seek Bids for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project DEPARTMENT: Public Works BY/DATE: Kevin Hansen / January 20, 2022 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) _Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _Economic Strength _Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods _Equity and Affordability X_Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: In 2021 staff prioritized infrastructure under critical roadways for rehabilitation. The sanitary sewer system along Central Avenue was identified as being in need of repair because of poor condition, age and capacity from the District 2 & 3 sewer models completed in 2021. The redevelopment of properties along Central Avenue and the future Bus Rapid Transit line planned for Central Avenue were also primary factors in choosing to rehabilitate the sanitary sewer. The rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer system will ensure its continued operation under a future Central Avenue corridor. The professional services contract with the consulting engineering firm of Bolton & Menk was approved by the City Council on October 25, 2021 for the Central Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project. The scope of the work on Central Avenue includes pipe upsizing, pipe replacement due to broken pipe or joint issues, and manhole replacement and rehabilitation. The structural lining of the sanitary sewer pipe was authorized by Council on January 10, 2022 and will follow the completion of the rehab project. Plans and specifications are complete and the project is now ready to move to the bidding stage. The proposed funding for this work is as follows: Sewer Construction Fund $ 100,000 ARPA Funds $1,100,000 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to seek bids for the Central Avenue Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project at the following location: Central Avenue NE 37th to 45th north and south bound RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek bids for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project on Central Avenue, 37th to 45th Avenues. 76 Item 7. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT MEETING DATE JANUARY 24, 2022 ITEM: Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Daniel O’Brien, 1/24/22 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) _Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _Economic Strength X Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods _Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: Consideration of approval of attached list of rental housing license applications RECOMMENDED MOTION: MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for January 24, 2022, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. ATTACHMENT: Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval - 1-24-22 77 Item 8. 78 Item 8. 79 Item 8. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE JANUARY 24, 2022 ITEM: LICENSE AGENDA DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY/DATE: Minerva Hark, City Planner / January 19, 2022 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) X Safe Community _ Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _ Economic Strength _ Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods _ Equity and Affordability _ Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _ Opportunities for Play and Learning _ Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: Attached is the business license agenda for the January 24, 2022 City Council meeting. This agenda consists of applications for 2022 Contractor’s Licenses, a 2022 On-Sale Beer License, a 2022 On-Sale Wine License, and 2022 Tree Contractors License. At the top of the license agenda there is a phrase stating "*Signed Waiver Form accompanied application", noting that the data privacy form has been submitted as required. If not submitted, certain information cannot be released to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for January 24, 2022 as presented. ATTACHMENT(S): Contractor’s Licenses – 2022 On-Sale Beer License – 2022 On-Sale Wine License – 2022 Secondhand Goods Merchant License – 2022 Tree Contractors Licenses - 2022 80 Item 9. TO CITY COUNCIL JAN 10, 2022 *Signed Waiver Form accompanied application Contractor’s Licenses – 2022 Renewals: AQUARIUS HOME SERVICES 3180 COUNTRY DRIVE, LITTLE CANADA $80.00 *HORWITZ, INC. 7400 49TH AVENUE N, NEW HOPE $80.00 *CICHY’S WATER & SEWER LLC 3346 SNELLING AVENUE S, MINNEAPOLIS $80.00 *SWIFT HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC 3404 VICTORIA STREET N, SHOREVIEW $80.00 *TIM’S QUALITY PLUMBING 225 COUNTY ROAD 81, OSSEO $80.00 On-Sale Beer License – 2022 Renewal: *DON GOYO 2301 37TH PLACE NE $400.00 On-Sale Wine License – 2022 Renewal: *DON GOYO 2301 37TH PLACE NE $1,100.00 Secondhand Goods Merchant License Renewal: *SAVERS 4849 CENTRAL AVENUE NE $100.00 81 Item 9. Tree Contractors Licenses – 2022 Renewals: *BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS 5558 SMETANA DRIVE, MINNETONKA $80.00 *ARBORTECH STUMP & TREE REMOVAL 6332 RHODE ISLAND AVE N, BROOKLYN PARK $80.00 82 Item 9. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FINANCE DEPARTMENT COUNCIL MEETING OF: January 24, 2022 . STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Motion: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statutes the City Council has reviewed the enclosed list of claims paid by check and by electronic funds transfer in the amount of $974,013.95. 83 Item 10. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1/19Page : 01/20/2022 10:45 AM User: jackies DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/07/2022 - 01/20/2022 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 5.99 101.1110.42175REFRESHEMNTS-CC RECP NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE/ADOPT A DRAINWELLS FARGO CREDIT CARD112221 TAR12(E)MAIN01/10/2022 530.00 101.1320.44374YEARS OF SERVICE GIFT CARDS120921 TGT12(E) 59.95 101.1320.44374LUNCHEON PRIZE - INSTANT POT382263312(E) 126.73 101.1320.44374HOLIDAY LUNCHEON PRIZES120821 TAR12(E) 1,154.63 101.1320.44374SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS-HOLIDAY LUNCHEON2210733312(E) 15.15 101.1410.42171A-FRAMES9846412(E) 2,534.97 101.2100.420104SIGHT REMOTE VISUALIZATION VEHICLE, SLING, LANYARD101512(E) 148.86 101.2100.420202 4-PK APPLE CHARGING CABLES,2 HD PRO WEBCAM026424012(E) 247.15 101.2100.420204 10-PK FLASH DRIVES, 4 WIRELESS MICE, 3 3-PK USB CHARGERS348100812(E) 41.25 101.2100.42020ERGO KEYBOARD CAPT MARKHAM472265512(E) 3,828.00 101.2100.420702 HIGH GEAR SUITS FOR TRNG1204812(E) 21.36 101.2100.42171STREAMLIGHT FLASHLIGHT FOR REM870579060612(E) 38.00 101.2100.421712 OTTERBOX PHONE CASES532665012(E) 52.69 101.2100.421711 CASE KLEENEX TISSUES935461812(E) 61.29 101.2100.42171WHITE BOARD-INVESTIGATOR OFFICE121540112(E) 1,429.57 101.2100.42171SECURITY BAGS,EVID COLLECTION SUPPLIES185556A12(E) 60.00 101.2100.42171SLOAN ELECTRIC MODULE URINAL01-07977-2462912(E) 57.06 101.2100.42282FUEL STAFF AND COMMAND93926312(E) 52.58 101.2100.42282FUEL STAFF AND COMMAND04778812(E) 43.23 101.2100.42282FUEL-STAFF AND COMMAND868183312(E) 55.61 101.2100.42282FUEL STAFF AND COMMAND210461512(E) 208.95 101.2100.43105WARRANT WRITING BASICS OFCR WEISSER000035712(E) 75.00 101.2100.43105DMT RECERT TRAINING JURBANIAK7F6D00C59AE512(E) 14.29 101.2100.43310LUNCH STAFF AND COMMAND11162112(E) 23.49 101.2100.43310LUNCH STAFF AND COMMAND11192112(E) 13.73 101.2100.43310LUNCH STAFF AND COMMAND11182112(E) 15.44 101.2100.43310LUNCH STAFF AND COMMAND483521858712(E) 13.43 101.2100.43310LUNCH STAFF AND COMMAND11292112(E) 14.22 101.2100.43310LUNCH STAFF AND COMMAND102312(E) 14.00 101.2100.43310LUNCH STAFF AND COMMAND101212(E) 23.95 101.2100.44000WEBEX SUBSCRIPTION662290268012(E) 72.00 101.2100.44000TIME IQ SUBSC 1206-01052220211206-00072312(E) 0.10 101.2100.44300CC TEST TRANSACTION401712(E) 51.80 101.2100.443302022 MPPOA MEMBERSHIP DUES MARKHAM205330228212(E) 206.28 101.2100.443302022 LEGAL DEFENSE FUND DUES MARKHAM70239353412(E) 190.00 101.2100.443302022 MEMBERSHIP DUES IACP CAPT MARKHAM020570312(E) 200.00 101.2100.44330MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL1157712(E) 190.00 101.2100.443302022 IACP MEMBERSHIP DUES CHIEF AUSTIN020570012(E) 190.00 101.2100.44330IACP 2022 DUES CAPT JOHNSTON011576312(E) 60.00 101.2200.42171SLOAN ELECTRIC MODULE URINAL01-07977-2462912(E) 36.89 101.2200.42171GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS782820412(E) 51.24 101.2200.42171EPOXY ADHESIVE213382012(E)84 Item 10. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2/19Page : 01/20/2022 10:45 AM User: jackies DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/07/2022 - 01/20/2022 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 581.95 101.2200.42171COVID TESTS5260612(E) 60.19 101.2200.42175SNACKS-BADGE PINNING CEREMONY121321 CUB12(E) 293.48 101.2200.42175FOOD-BADGE PINNING CEREMONY121321 JJ12(E) 25.00 101.2200.42282FUEL INV WOOD PICKED UP RUNAWAY IN FARGO 2126021881134312(E) 100.00 101.2200.443305 X EMT RECERTIFICATION VOUCHER11533312(E) 235.00 101.3100.4201014 INCH IP65 TECH LEVEL771064112(E) 315.00 101.3100.431052022 CEAM CONF KEVIN HANSEN2022CEAMATT-IZA002G12(E) 150.00 101.3100.43105CIVIL 3D PRACTICAL APPLICATION BEN LUND59494712(E) 599.98 101.3160.42010GOPRO AND OSMO CAMERASBBY01-80652855948412(E) 27.18 101.5000.42171SENIOR ART SUPPLY, MONTHLY PLANNERS, PROGRAM SUPPLIES205863112(E) 108.93 101.5004.42170SENIOR ART SUPPLY, MONTHLY PLANNERS, PROGRAM SUPPLIES205863112(E) 109.01 101.5004.42170TAKE HOME KIT SUPPLIES, WREATH PICKS, RIBBONS, GARLAND120321 MICH12(E) 172.50 101.5004.42170CRAFT SUPPLIES, CRAFT ROOM RESTOCK11172112(E) 259.74 101.5004.42170WREATH-MAKING SUPPLIES FOR FAMILY PROGRAM111621 HB12(E) 99.94 101.5004.42171TACKY GLUE, TAKE HOME KIT BAGS 173221312(E) 105.36 101.5004.42171SANTA CITY TOUR CRAFT SUPPLY, ORNAMENT CRAFT, AND RIBBON RESTOCK SUPPLY12142112(E) 33.44 101.5040.42170ART SUPPLIES112621 MICH12(E) 14.97 101.5040.42170SENIOR ART SUPPLY, MONTHLY PLANNERS, PROGRAM SUPPLIES205863112(E) 1.96 101.5040.42171PARTY SUPPLIES120221 WAL12(E) 12.87 101.5040.42175FOOD FOR PARTY0005100912(E) 27.04 101.5040.42175PARTY SUPPLIES120221 WAL12(E) 774.00 101.5200.431052022 NORTHERN GREEN EXPO 4307333445612(E) 40.00 101.6102.431052022 NORTHERN GREEN EXPO 4307333445612(E) 12.99 225.9844.42020CASE FOR GOPRO351143012(E) 71.87 225.9844.42020OSMO CAMERA ACCESSORIES284421512(E) 85.00 225.9844.44330MAGC MEMBERSHIP-ROTTLER0082212(E) 345.00 603.9530.42010STANDING DESK VARIDESK PRO795061412(E) 65.00 604.9600.43105TMDL WORKSHOP LETSCHE111621 MECA12(E) 51.25 609.9791.44390ANNUAL RENEWAL ATM LICENSE815630612(E) 51.25 609.9792.44390ANNUAL RENEWAL ATM LICENSE815630612(E) 54.99 720.9980.42011DUAL LCD MONITOR DESK MOUNT FOR IT834424912(E) 55.96 720.9980.42011TWO POWER ADAPTERS FOR LAPTOPS157543212(E) 17,169.73 734.00 101.0000.20810DEC SALES & USE TAXMINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE1-222-548-12814(E)MAIN01/13/2022 24.00 101.0000.20815DEC SALES & USE TAX1-222-548-12814(E) 758.00 78.00 609.0000.14500123021 INV56 BREWING LLC5617191189092MAIN01/13/2022 110.80 609.0000.14500122821 INV612BREW LLCSDTVLC122821189093MAIN01/13/2022 42.98 101.2100.44020PEST CONTROL PS 121621ADAM'S PEST CONTROL, INC3413863189094MAIN01/13/2022 42.98 101.2200.44020PEST CONTROL PS 1216213413863189094 85 Item 10. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 3/19Page : 01/20/2022 10:45 AM User: jackies DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/07/2022 - 01/20/2022 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 85.96 71.45 101.2100.43810010622 SOLAR POWERAEP ENERGY INC419-21347567189095MAIN01/13/2022 71.44 101.2200.43810010622 SOLAR POWER419-21347567189095 350.79 240.5500.43810010622 SOLAR POWER419-21347567189095 205.86 701.9950.43810010622 SOLAR POWER419-21347567189095 699.54 1,353.26 240.5500.44020FIXTURESAID ELECTRIC SERVICE INC68161189096MAIN01/13/2022 384.00 101.5129.43050SECURITY JPM 12/17 & 12/18ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES12145992189097MAIN01/13/2022 3,390.87 240.5500.43050ILS OPERATING COST-2021-Q4ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY1672189098MAIN01/13/2022 30.25 240.5500.430501221 CATALOGING1671189098 100.00 240.5500.430501221 NOTICES1670189098 3,521.12 8,975.50 101.2100.42010AP6000 PORTABLE RADIOSANOKA COUNTY TREASURERAR019248189099MAIN01/13/2022 1,559.50 609.0000.14500123121 INVARTISAN BEER COMPANY3514359189100MAIN01/13/2022 1,898.45 609.0000.14500123021 INV3514061189100 3,457.95 451.00 101.2100.42172VEST CARRIERSASPEN MILLS, INC.286273189101MAIN01/13/2022 236.00 101.2100.42172CAPS W/PATCHES286358189101 286.60 101.2200.42172NAME TAGS,BUGLES,BADGE,BELTS286094189101 88.50 101.2200.42172KNIT CAPS 286319189101 50.10 101.2200.42172CADUSEUS PINS 285629189101 1,112.20 252.95 701.0000.14120TENSIONER, BELTSASTLEFORD INTERNATIONAL01P57975189102MAIN01/13/2022 338.45 701.0000.14120TENSIONER01P57986189102 591.40 33.84 602.9600.43211122521 287307857001AT&T MOBILITY II, LLC287307857001X0103202189103MAIN01/13/2022 82.22 240.5500.42180BOOK ORDERBAKER & TAYLOR5017461631189104MAIN01/13/2022 436.25 101.2100.44020REPAIR UPPER GATEBARNUM GATE SERVICES INC31656189105MAIN01/13/2022 436.25 101.2200.44020REPAIR UPPER GATE31656189105 872.50 43.55 601.9600.42172UNIFORM REIMBURSEMENTBARTOLIC/NICHOLLE2736189106MAIN01/13/2022 43.56 602.9600.42172UNIFORM REIMBURSEMENT2736189106 87.11 86 Item 10. 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CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 16/19Page : 01/20/2022 10:45 AM User: jackies DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/07/2022 - 01/20/2022 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 7.02 101.1940.42000TONER,POST IT NOTESIN3614709189204 262.78 460.10 101.2200.42173FIRE PROTECTION GLOVES JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INCIN136627189205MAIN01/20/2022 5,107.60 609.0000.14500011222 INV/DELJJ TAYLOR DIST OF MN3256107189206MAIN01/20/2022 (7.20)609.0000.14500010422 INV3228299189206 (6.00)609.0000.14500010422 INV3228297189206 3.00 609.9792.42199011222 INV/DEL3256107189206 5,097.40 222.75 415.6450.44000JUNK REMOVAL FROM 4524/4526 WASHINGTON ST.JUNK GENIUS31322189207MAIN01/20/2022 229.80 701.0000.14120BRINE TANK PARTSKANDI KOUNTRY INC445460189208MAIN01/20/2022 72.50 603.9540.43050HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSALLOE'S OIL COMPANY INC88648189209MAIN01/20/2022 22.43 101.1940.43810011622 SOLAR GARDENMADISON ENERGY INVESTMENTS LLCSP-001-000139189210MAIN01/20/2022 60.93 101.2100.43810011622 SOLAR POWERSP-035-000074189210 60.93 101.2200.43810011622 SOLAR POWERSP-035-000074189210 144.29 4,052.74 701.0000.14110UNLEADED FUELMANSFIELD OIL COMPANY22885282189211MAIN01/20/2022 3,854.94 701.0000.14110UNLEADED FUEL22877554189211 7,907.68 34.33 101.1320.43050PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTS 1221MEDTOX LABORATORIES, INC1220213306189212MAIN01/20/2022 108.26 101.2200.42171SUPPLIESMENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-FRIDLEY61550189213MAIN01/20/2022 21.24 101.2200.42171PAIL, LID, SCOOP61259189213 14.45 101.2200.42171PAPER PLATES61150189213 31.91 101.2200.42171GAS, SPRAY PAINT, OIL60986189213 45.36 101.2200.42175SUPPLIES61550189213 221.22 7,369.00 101.1110.443302022 METRO CITIES MEMBERSHIP DUESMETRO AREA MANAGEMENT ASSOC915189214MAIN01/20/2022 100.00 101.2200.443302022 DUES THOMPSONMETRO CHIEFS OFFICER FIRE ASSN2022189215MAIN01/20/2022 116,124.23 601.9400.42990WATER PURCHASE 1221MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT.010322189216MAIN01/20/2022 280.00 101.2200.443302022 DUES MN STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSN3330189217MAIN01/20/2022 130.00 609.0000.14500011322 INVMODIST BREWING CO LLCE-28095189218MAIN01/20/2022 1,540.37 701.0000.14120ACTUATOR CYLINDERMTI DISTRIBUTING1332130-00189219MAIN01/20/2022 18,080.71 651.0000.206102021 WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTSNORTHDALE CONSTRUCTION CO INC4189220MAIN01/20/2022 99 Item 10. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 17/19Page : 01/20/2022 10:45 AM User: jackies DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/07/2022 - 01/20/2022 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 22,907.68 651.9999.45185.21032021 WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS4189220 40,988.39 38.81 240.5500.43310MILEAGE 071321-123021O'BRIEN/CORTNI123021189221MAIN01/20/2022 63.69 101.2200.42000ENVELOPES, FILE STORAGE BOXESOFFICE DEPOT218126958001189222MAIN01/20/2022 199.00 101.5200.44100SATELLITE RENT-HUSETON SITE SANITATION INC0001258156189223MAIN01/20/2022 113.00 101.5200.44100SATELLITE RENT-MCKENNA0001258157189223 130.00 101.5200.44100SATELLITE RENT-SULLIVAN 0001258158189223 58.00 101.5200.44100SATELLITE RENT-KEYES0001258159189223 58.00 101.5200.44100SATELLITE RENT-LABELLE0001258160189223 558.00 108.00 101.5129.44020PEST CONTROL JPM 011822ORKIN INC221166258189224MAIN01/20/2022 298.00 101.2200.43050PHYSICAL, DRUG TEST, MASK FIT PERFORMANCE PLUS LLC122438189225MAIN01/20/2022 10.09 601.9600.43210120421-10013125POPP.COM INC992707618189226MAIN01/20/2022 13.35 601.9600.43210010421-10013125992712275189226 10.09 602.9600.43210120421-10013125992707618189226 13.35 602.9600.43210010421-10013125992712275189226 10.07 604.9600.43210120421-10013125992707618189226 13.33 604.9600.43210010421-10013125992712275189226 70.28 8.70 101.1510.42171WATERPREMIUM WATERS INC318536567189227MAIN01/20/2022 4.35 101.1510.42171WATER318536569189227 13.50 609.9791.42171010722 WATER318554998189227 13.50 609.9792.42171010622 WATER318552345189227 40.05 644.64 701.0000.14120TIRESROYAL TIRE303-196429189228MAIN01/20/2022 223.25 609.9791.434201/4 PAGE AD DEC 2021SAVE ON EVERYTHING INC2021-365169189229MAIN01/20/2022 175.75 609.9792.434201/4 PAGE AD DEC 20212021-365169189229 76.00 609.9793.434201/4 PAGE AD DEC 20212021-365169189229 475.00 68.25 101.1110.48200FUNERAL FLOWERS S. JENSENSCHAAF FLORAL00449827189230MAIN01/20/2022 169.74 101.1940.44020ELEVATOR REPAIRSCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP INC7153418837189231MAIN01/20/2022 68.51 101.1940.44020PREVENT MAINT 12218105809864189231 238.25 185.60 101.5004.43050MINI MUSICIANS 092921-110321SHINE MUSIC STUDIO110321189232MAIN01/20/2022 100 Item 10. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 18/19Page : 01/20/2022 10:45 AM User: jackies DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/07/2022 - 01/20/2022 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 21.23 601.9600.43250PAGING SERVICE DEC 2021SPOK INCF0318950M189233MAIN01/20/2022 21.23 602.9600.43250PAGING SERVICE DEC 2021F0318950M189233 42.46 125.00 101.1410.43105INTRO TO DATA PRACTICES STATE OF MINNESOTA00000686048189234MAIN01/20/2022 282.00 609.0000.14500011322 INVSTEEL TOE BREWING LLC44105189235MAIN01/20/2022 220.00 101.1410.43050TIME SAVERS INVOICE RE 12/13/21 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETR INCM26974189236MAIN01/20/2022 159.69 101.0000.20810REFUND CX JPM RENTALTOULUE/MERCY061122189237MAIN01/20/2022 2,241.42 101.0000.34781REFUND CX JPM RENTAL061122189237 2,401.11 79.34 701.9950.42171CAN LINERSTRIO SUPPLY COMPANY INC731608189238MAIN01/20/2022 65.00 345.7000.46200PAYING AGENT FEE UTILITY REV BOND 2013AU.S. BANK6365498189239MAIN01/20/2022 500.00 348.7000.46200PAYING AGENT FEE PUBLIC FACILITY REFUNDING 2018A6365813189239 180.00 631.7000.46200PAYING AGENT FEE UTILITY REV BOND 2013A6365498189239 125.00 632.7000.46200PAYING AGENT FEE UTILITY REV BOND 2013A6365498189239 130.00 634.7000.46200PAYING AGENT FEE UTILITY REV BOND 2013A6365498189239 1,000.00 44.75 240.5500.43050DECEMBER 2021 PLACEMENTSUNIQUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC608909189240MAIN01/20/2022 570.15 101.2200.43250122521 586753132-00001VERIZON WIRELESS9895918279189241MAIN01/20/2022 19,400.00 408.9999.43050.2014COMMUNICATIONS TOWERVINCO, INC.51407189242MAIN01/20/2022 79.38 609.9791.43810121521-011422 SOLAR POWERVIRIDI INVESTMENTS LLCCH-01182022189243MAIN01/20/2022 379.30 651.9999.43050.1903LEAK LOCATE 47TH AND CENTRALWATER CONSERVATION SRVCS INC11917189244MAIN01/20/2022 689.67 101.2100.43810010522 51-5047554-2XCEL ENERGY (N S P)0942528223189245MAIN01/20/2022 2,071.47 101.2100.43810010522 51-5047554-20942529331189245 2,756.33 101.2100.43810010722 51-5047554-20943047228189245 689.68 101.2200.43810010522 51-5047554-20942528223189245 2,071.46 101.2200.43810010522 51-5047554-20942529331189245 2,756.33 101.2200.43810010722 51-5047554-20943047228189245 215.25 101.5129.43810011022 51-4697130-60943284256189245 184.25 101.5200.43810011022 51-0010057576-70943332307189245 13.17 101.5200.43810011022 51-8042065-30943316465189245 27.20 101.5200.43810011022 51-9597586-90943326839189245 98.89 101.5200.43810011022 51-0012266105-30943373196189245 173.55 101.5200.43810011122 51-5950185-00943609188189245 235.72 212.3190.43810011022 51-0011980129-40943361348189245 101 Item 10. CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 19/19Page : 01/20/2022 10:45 AM User: jackies DB: Columbia Heights CHECK DATE FROM 01/07/2022 - 01/20/2022 AmountGL #DescriptionPayeeInvoiceCheck #BankCheck Date 60.31 212.3190.43810011022 51-9893848-40943338200189245 1,068.58 240.5500.43810010422 51-0011136455-00942303104189245 1,639.75 240.5500.43810010522 51-0011136455-00942528208189245 2,383.35 240.5500.43810010722 51-0011136455-00943118842189245 32.44 408.6414.43810011022 51-0012469064-30943381011189245 398.08 609.9793.43810011022 51-4436024-50943270697189245 1,481.46 701.9950.43810010622 51-4159573-10942529444189245 19,046.94 721,166.13 TOTAL OF 158 CHECKSTOTAL - ALL FUNDS 102 Item 10. StatusDepositCheck AmountGrossNameCheck NumberBankCheck Date DirectPhysicalCheck For Check Dates 01/07/2022 to 01/20/2022 01/20/2022 10:47 AM Check Register Report For City Of Columbia Heights Page 1 of 1 Open0.00143.50143.50COL HGTS POLICE ASSN EFT489PR01/14/2022 Open0.00200.00200.00COL HTS LOCAL 1216 EFT482PR01/14/2022 Open0.0070.0070.00COLHTS FIREFIGHTER ASSN EFT483PR01/14/2022 Open0.008,686.728,686.72HSA BANK EFT485PR01/14/2022 Open0.0085,337.4285,337.42IRS EFT487PR01/14/2022 Open0.001,235.001,235.00LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES 90303PR01/14/2022 Open0.00130.00130.00LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES 90304PR01/14/2022 Open0.005,090.495,090.49MSRS MNDCP PLAN 650251 EFT484PR01/14/2022 Open0.0079,919.3279,919.32PERA 397400 EFT488PR01/14/2022 Open0.0017,352.7317,352.73STATE OF MN TAX EFT492PR01/14/2022 Open0.002,002.232,002.23VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER -401 EFT491PR01/14/2022 Open0.0026,028.8426,028.84VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER 457 EFT486PR01/14/2022 Open0.0026,651.5726,651.57VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER AGENTS EFT490PR01/14/2022 11 2 Total Check Stubs: Total Physical Checks: 0.00252,847.82252,847.82Number of Checks: 013Totals: 103 Item 10. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION PUBLIC HEARINGS MEETING DATE JANUARY 24, 2022 ITEM: Consideration of Resolution 2022-009, Revocation of the License to Operate Rental Units Within the City of Columbia Heights against the rental property at 1401/1403 Circle Terrace Blvd. NE for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes. DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Daniel O’Brien, 1/24/22 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) _Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _Economic Strength X Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods _Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: Revocation of the license to operate rental units within the city of Columbia Heights is requested against the rental property at: 2022-009 – 1401/1403 Circle Terrace Blvd. NE RECOMMENDED MOTIONS: MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution 2022-009, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2022-009, being a Resolution of the City Council of the city of Columbia Heights approving revocation of the rental license listed. ATTACHMENT: Res. 2022-009 – Rental Vio NOT Corrected – 1401-1403 Circle Terrace Blvd. 104 Item 11. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-009 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights approving re vocation pursuant to City Code of that certain property rental license held by Paul A. Domino (Hereinafter "License Holder"). Whereas, license holder is the legal owner of the real property located at 1401/1403 Circle Terrace Blvd. NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Whereas, pursuant to City Code, written notice setting forth the causes and reasons for the proposed Council action contained herein was given to the License Holder on December 17, 2021 of a public hearing to be held on January 24, 2022. 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 November 22, 2021, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the property described above and noted violations. A compliance letter listing the violations was mailed by regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the Rental Housing License Application. 2. That on December 17, 2021, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights performed a re-inspection and noted that violations remained uncorrected. A Statement of Cause was mailed via regular mail to the owner at the address listed on the rental housing license application. 3. That on January 12, 2022, inspectors for the City of Columbia Heights checked records for this property and noted that the violations remained uncorrected . 4. That based upon said records of the Enforcement Office, the following conditions and violations of the City’s Code were found to exist, to-wit: a. Shall completely remove the illegal third unit from the structure. The addition of the unit is in violation of the Minnesota State Building Code and city ordinances for zoning and building construction. The structure shall be returned to and maintained in its previous state as a duplex. Any/all required building permits shall be obtained for construction, including demolition permits. 5. That all parties, including the License Holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code. ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder described herein and identified by license number 21-0003862 is hereby revoked. 2. The City will post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by License Holder. 3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 45 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by License Hold er. 105 Item 11. City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 2 Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 2022 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary 106 Item 11. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION PUBLIC HEARINGS MEETING DATE 1/24/2022 ITEM: Adopt Resolution For Emergency Abatement. DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Assistant Fire Chief Daniel O’Brien CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) _Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _Economic Strength X Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods _Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: Adopt Resolution 2022-010, 2022, being declarations of nuisance and emergency abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights regarding property at: 841 49th Ave N.E. for ordinance violations pursuant to City Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution 2022-010, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution Number 2022-010, being resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property listed a nuisance and approving the emergency abatement, and any subsequent abatements, of the hazardous situation located at 841 49th Ave NE. ATTACHMENT(S): Resolution Number 2022-010 107 Item 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-010 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving emergency, and any subsequent, abatement of the hazardous conditions pursuant to City Code, of the property owned by Michael James Plemel (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 841 49th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota. 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 9/9/2021, a complaint-based inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Assistant Chief O’Brien found the structures on the property (home and garage) unsecure d and excessive sanitary violations and large amounts of trash, debris, and rubbish thro ughout the interior of the home as well as a flooded basement. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address and a copy was posted on the property with a declaration of the building as Hazardous Building/Unfit for Human Habitation posting. 2. That on 6/28/2021, following numerous attempts to find and make contact with the property Owner, Assistant Fire Chief O’Brien, concerned that the electric, water, and gas utilities were compromised by the basement flooding initiated an emergency disconnect abatement of said utilities . A Notice to close the Vacant/Dangerous structure was posted on the property and a copy was mailed to the address on file. 3. That on 11/11/2021, following several unsuccessful attempts to make contact with the owner of record, Assistant Fire Chief ordered Bauer Services to secure the vacant structure. 4. 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: A. Approve the emergency, and any subsequent, abatements of the hazardous situation located at 841 49th Ave NE. CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 841 49th Ave NE is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That the emergency abatement, and any subsequent abatements, of the hazardous situation located at 841 49th Ave NE is hereby approved. 108 Item 12. City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 2 ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 841 49th Ave NE constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 2022 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: City Clerk/Council Secretary 109 Item 12. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION PUBLIC HEARINGS MEETING DATE 1/24/2022 ITEM: Adopt Resolution For Emergency Abatement. DEPARTMENT: Fire BY/DATE: Assistant Fire Chief Daniel O’Brien CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) _Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _Economic Strength X Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods _Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: Adopt Resolution 2022-011, 2022, being declarations of nuisance and emergency abatement of violations within the City of Columbia Heights regarding property at: 4501 4th St N.E. for ordinance violations pursuant to City Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and to waive the reading of Resolution 2022-011, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution Number 2022-011, being resolution of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property listed a nuisance and approving the emergency abatement, and any subsequent abatements, of the hazardous situation located at 4501 4th St NE. ATTACHMENT(S): Resolution Number 2022-011 110 Item 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-011 Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance and approving emergency, and any subsequent, abatement of the hazardous conditions pursuant to City Code, of the property owned by John D Jewison, Deceased (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"). Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 4501 4th St N.E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota. 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 9/9/2021, a complaint-based inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors found violations of city code. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the address and posted on the property. 2. That on 9/16/21, pursuant to city code the property is posted as Unlawful to Occupy. Chief O’Brien finds the front door of property out of the frame and unsecured. 3. That on 10/1/2021, Assistant Chief O’Brien issues orders to the property owner to secure the vacant structure. 4. That on 11/2/2021, Assistant Chief O’Brien obtains a Search Warrant from the 10 th Judicial District to facilitate the correction of violations in the absence of a Property Owner. 5. That on 11/10/2021, the Assistant Fire Chief ordered the water department to shut off the water to the property. 6. That on 11/11/2021, the Assistant Fire Chief ordered Bauer Services to winterize the water system and secure the vacant structure. 7. That on 11/11/2021, the Assistant Fire Chief ordered Bauer Services to secure the vacant structure following a break-in. 8. 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: A. Approve the emergency abatement, and any subsequent abatements, of the hazardous situation located at 4501 4th St N.E. CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the property located at 4501 4th St N.E is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement. 2. That the emergency abatement, and any subsequent abatements, of the hazardous situation located at 4501 4th St N.E. is hereby approved. 111 Item 13. City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution Page 2 ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The property located at 4501 4th St N.E constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code. Passed this _________ day of ______________________, 2022 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Amáda Márquez Simula, Mayor Attest: City Clerk/Council Secretary 112 Item 13. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION PUBLIC HEARINGS MEETING DATE JANUARY 24, 2022 ITEM: Approve suspension of Alcohol License for Jeff’s Bobby and Steve’s Autoworld, located at 3801 Central Avenue NE. DEPARTMENT: Community Development BY/DATE: Minerva Hark, Community Development Planner / 1/19/2022 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) X Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _Economic Strength _Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods _Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: On November 12, 2021, the Columbia Heights Police Department conducted routine alcohol compliance checks at all licensed alcohol retailers in the City of Columbia Heights. Jeff’s Bobby and Steve’s Autoworld, a licensed retailer of off-sale 3.2% beer, located at 3801 Central Avenue NE, failed their compliance check that day by selling alcohol to a person under the age of 21. This is their second violation within a 24-month period. City Code Section 5.511 (C)(1) stipulates that the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21 subjects an Off-Sale Beer licensee who is enrolled in the Best Practices Program at the time of violation to an administrative penalty of $500.00 for a second offense within a 24-month period. In addition, after the second offense within a 24-month period, the license shall be suspended for not less than three days. A previous violation occurred on November 6, 2020, at which time, an employee sold alcohol to a person who was under the age of 21. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council suspend the Off-Sale 3.2% Beer license issued to Jeffrey Bahe and Robert Williams, on behalf of Jeff’s Bobby and Steve’s Autoworld, for a minimum of three days. Staff recommends the suspension dates of January 28, 29, and 30, 2022. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to close the public hearing and waive the reading of suspension of Alcohol License for Jeff’s Bobby and Steve’s Autoworld, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to suspend the Alcohol License issued to Jeffrey Bahe and Robert Williams, on behalf of Jeff’s Bobby and Steve’s Autoworld, located at 3801 Central Avenue NE. The minimum three-day suspension shall be effective on the dates determined by the City Council. 113 Item 14. Page 2 ATTACHMENT(S): 1. November 6, 2020 Incident Report 2. November 12, 2021 Incident Report 3. Letter to Licensee 114 Item 14. 115 Item 14. 116 Item 14. 117 Item 14. GM - Liquor-Purchase/Sell/Barter/Furnish/Give to u/21yrOffense: Offense Status: ARREST OF ADULT/ADULT AND JUVENILE COMPLIANCE CHECK - LIQUOROffense: Offense Status: ARREST OF ADULT/ADULT AND JUVENILE Event: Suspect(s): Offense(s): Address: 4546 JEFFERSON ST NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Last Name: MATIAS First Name: BRICE Middle Name: DERRICK Arrested: YES Date of Birth: 02/16/1993 Age: 28 Sex: MALE Work Phone: (763) 496-8594 Address: 3925 3RD ST NE APT #: 10 City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Last Name: FERNANDEZ First Name: LAZARO Middle Name: NMI Arrested: YES Date of Birth: 12/03/2002 Age: 18 Sex: MALE Home: (612) 245-1468 Work Phone: (612) 245-1468 Last Name: BELKNAP First Name: KATHRYN Middle Name: LEE Arrested: YES Date of Birth: 07/31/1970 Age: 51 Sex: FEMALE Case Number:21257078 Date Reported: 11/12/2021 Start Date/Time: 11/12/2021 14:00:00 End Date/Time: 11/12/2021 18:41:00 Call Time Dispatched: 14:00 Call Time Arrived: 14:00 Call Time Cleared: 18:41 Address: 825 41ST AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Related Case Number:21256842, 21256843 Synopsis: LIQUOR COMPLIANCE CHECKS. Columbia Heights Police Department Incident Report Page 1 of 7 118 Item 14. Address: 1300 YALE PL APT #: 219 City: MINNEAPOLIS State: MN Zip Code: 55403 Work Phone: (612) 237-5490 Address: 509 MILL ST NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Last Name: CLERKIN First Name: SEAN Middle Name: PATRICK Arrested: YES Date of Birth: 08/03/1969 Age: 52 Sex: MALE Home: (612) 599-6784 Work Phone: (763) 788-2677 Person(s) Involved: Last Name: MURZYN First Name: JOHN Middle Name: PAUL Date of Birth: 10/19/1955 Age: 66 Sex: MALE Address: 4323 7TH ST NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Home: (763) 781-4983 Incident Involvement Type: PERSON MENTIONED Organization(s) Involved: Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB Address: 530 MILL ST NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: Minnesota Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: SARNA'S CLASSIC GRILL Address: 3939 UNIVERSITY AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 788-3939 Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: LACASITA Address: 5085 CENTRAL AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 571-7784 Page 2 of 7 119 Item 14. Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: EL TEQUILA H Address: 4005 CENTRAL AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 710-5723 Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS VFW 230 Address: 4446 CENTRAL AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: EL TACO LOCO H Address: 4220 CENTRAL AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 228-6498 Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: SPEEDWAY H Address: 5000 CENTRAL AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 571-6346 Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: JEFF'S BOBBY AND STEVES H Address: 3701 CENTRAL AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 788-1113 Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: CUERNAVACA MARKET H Address: 4110 CENTRAL AVE NE Apartment Number: 208B City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 788-0405 Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: DON GOYO MEXICAN AND SALVADORIAN Address: 2301 37TH AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 788-0299 Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL H Address: 5200 CENTRAL AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 572-7887 Page 3 of 7 120 Item 14. Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: CRAFTY CRAB H Address: 4920 CENTRAL AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 710-5049 Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: JASMINE THAI H Address: 3800 CENTRAL AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 703-3126 Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: JIMMYS PRO BILLIARDS H Address: 4040 CENTRAL AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 706-1904 Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: MILLERS Address: 547 40TH AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 788-5789 Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: TOP VALU LIQUOR Address: 4950 CENTRAL AVE NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 706-3819 Involvement Type: MISC ASSOCIATED NAMES Name: MURZYN HALL H Address: 530 MILL ST NE City: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS State: MN Zip Code: 55421 Business Phone: (763) 706-3730 Narrative: On Friday, November 12, 2021, between the hours of 1400 hours-1839 hours, I, Officer Ibrahim Farah along with Officer Jason Piehn conducted liquor compliance checks at all businesses in the city of Columbia Heights which are licensed to conduct liquor sales. I utilized a 20-year-old male compliance checker (E.J.M., DOB: 04/30/2001), MN DL #F456024799315, for the checks whos full identity is known to me. Mcnair's MN ID clearly stated "Under 21" on it. He was provided one 20 dollar bill (serial #MB52798274A) and one 5 dollar bill (serial #MF04542364B) for use on the checks. Mcnair who was the checker entered each of the listed businesses and attempted to purchase an alcoholic beverage at my direction. All of the listed businesses passed their compliance checks and did not sell alcohol to Mcnair with the exception of four businesses. The four businesses that sold alcoholic beverages to Mcnair were Cuernavaca Market, Jeff's Bobby and Steve's, Top Valu Liquor (4950 Central Avenue NE), and Columbia Heights Lions Club who were working an event at Murzyn Hall. The details of those sales are as follows: At 1541 hours, Mcnair entered Cuernavaca Market and was met by an employee later identified to be Brice Matias (DOB 02/16/93). According to Mcnair, there were no other customers inside the business. Mcnair grabbed a case that contained 6 12 oz bottles of Corona Light. Mcnair brought the items to the front counter to check out. He handed Matias a $20.00 dollar bill (Serial #MB52798274A) to purchase the item which cost $12.96. Matias gave Mcnair a change for $7.04. Mcnair advised me that Matias Title: Original Officer Narrative Narrative(s): Page 4 of 7 121 Item 14. never checked his ID. I took photographs of the receipt and changed and later uploaded it with this case file. I went to speak with Matias regarding the incident. Matias said that he did not check Mcnair's ID. I advised Matias that he would be getting a citation in the mail for serving someone under the age of 21. I was able to return the item and get back the 20 dollar bill. At approximately 1602 hours, Mcnair entered Jeff's Bobby and Steve's. Mcnair grabbed a Bud Light 12 pack 12oz cans. Mcnair brought the item to the counter to check out. Mcnair was met at the counter by an employee later identified to be Lazaro Fernandez (DOB 12/03/2002). Mcnair said Fernandez looked at his ID quickly and proceeded with checking him out. He gave Fernandez a 20.00 dollar bill. Mcnair was given a change of 3.00 dollars. Mcnair exited the store with the item. I went inside the store and made contact with Fernandez. I explained to him that we were conducting compliance checks and that he had sold to someone under the age of 21. When asked why Fernandez said there was a rush and he had other customers. Fernandez said he did not notice. I was able to return the item and get the 20.00 dollar bill back. I later upload a picture of the receipt to Evidence.com. At approximately 1656 hours, Mcnair walked into Top Vau Liquor located at 4950 Central Avenue NE. Mcnair was able to select a pack of Newport cigarettes and a small bottle of Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Mcnair spoke with an employee later identified to be Kathryn Belknap (DOB 07/31/1970) who assisted him with checking out. Kathryn did not ask or check Mcnair's ID to see if he was over 21. The Jim Beam cost $9.99 and the Newport cost $12.49 (Total cost including tax was $23.44). Mcnair pulled out 25.00 dollars from his wallet. Mcnair was provided with $1.56 in change. Officer Jason Piehn and went I inside the store and made contact with Belknap. Officer Piehn explained to Belknap that we were doing compliance checks and she had sold to a person under the age of 21 and also had not checked Mcnair's ID. I took photographs of the receipt and change and later uploaded them to Evidence.com. We were able to return the items and get the money back. Belknap seemed apologetic and concerned about losing her job. At approximately 1756 hours, Officer Jason Piehn and I went to Murzyn Hall located at 530 Mill Street NE. There was a party at the location. Columbia Heights Lions Club who holds a liquor license had been serving alcoholic beverages that night for the event. Mcnair went to the bar area and was met by a male later identified to be Sean Clerkin (DOB 08/03/1969). Mcnair called Officer Piehn and told him had been served an alcoholic beverage but had not paid any money. Officer Piehn and I went to make contact with the workers. Clerkin was working with John Murzyn. Mcnair said Clerkin looked at his ID which showed he was under the age of 21. Clerkin told Murzyn who had been pouring the beer that Mcnair was "Good to go." Mcnair said he grabbed the beer from Murzyn. Murzyn said he saw Clerkin looking at the ID. Murzyn was acting in good faith when he had poured the beer for Mcnair under the direction of Clerkin who checked the ID. Clerkin said he did look at Mcnair's ID but did not see that he was under 21 and would take responsibility for it. I took a photograph of the beer which was in a 16oz cup and later uploaded it to Evidence.com. I had Officer Piehn pour out the beer outside. Both Murzyn and Clerkin were very apologetic and disappointed about the incident. I explained to Clerkin about the citation. I request this case be sent to the city attorney so complaints could be drafted for the below individuals. I request this case be also sent to community development for information as well regarding businesses that failed the compliance checks. -Brice Derrick Matias -Lazaro Fernandez -Kathryn Lee Belknap (Request tobacco violation related to #21256842 be added to the complaint for Kathryn) -Sean Patrick Clerkin End of report. I. Farah #130 [CITY ATTY; COMM DEV: JP] Author:I Farah Narrative: On 11/23/2021 at approximately 0925 hours, I, Investigator Tabitha Wood was notified by email that the gross misdemeanor complaint for Belknap for this incident was in e-charging and ready to be reviewed. I located the gross misdemeanor complaint in e-charging and read it over. The facts to establish probable cause appeared to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I then electronically signed the gross misdemeanor complaint for Belknap and saved a copy of it in my upload folder. Cleared by arrest. Title: FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATION Author:TWOOD Page 5 of 7 122 Item 14. Officer Name: Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/16/2021 Officer Name: Urbaniak, Jackie HPD00068Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/16/2021 Officer Name: Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/16/2021 Officer Name: Farah, Ibrahim HPD00061Involvement Type: REPORTING Date:11/15/2021 Officer Name: Piehn, Jason T HPD00034Involvement Type: ASSISTING Date:11/15/2021 Officer Name: Wood, Tabitha HPD00052Involvement Type: SUPPLEMENTING Date:11/23/2021 Officer Name: Markham, Matt F HPD00023Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/23/2021 Officer Name: Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/23/2021 Officer Name: Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/23/2021 Officer Name: Wood, Tabitha HPD00052Involvement Type: SUPPLEMENTING Date:11/22/2021 Officer Name: Markham, Matt F HPD00023Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/23/2021 Officer Name: Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/23/2021 Narrative: On 11/22/2021 at approximately 0950 hours, I, Investigator Tabitha Wood was notified by email that the complaint for Matias for this incident was in e-charging and ready to be reviewed. I located the complaint in e-charging and read it over. The facts to establish probable cause appeared to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I then electronically signed the complaint for Matias and saved a copy of it in my upload folder. Cleared by arrest. Title: FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATION Author:TWOOD Narrative: On 11/22/2021 at approximately 0950 hours, I, Investigator Tabitha Wood was notified by email that the complaint for Fernandez for this incident was in e-charging and ready to be reviewed. I located the complaint in e-charging and read it over. The facts to establish probable cause appeared to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I then electronically signed the complaint for Fernandez and saved a copy of it in my upload folder. Cleared by arrest. Title: FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATION Author:TWOOD Narrative: On 11/22/2021 at approximately 0950 hours, I, Investigator Tabitha Wood was notified by email that the complaint for Clerkin for this incident was in e-charging and ready to be reviewed. I located the complaint in e-charging and read it over. The facts to establish probable cause appeared to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I then electronically signed the complaint for Clerkin and saved a copy of it in my upload folder. Cleared by arrest. Title: FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATION Author:TWOOD Officer(s): Page 6 of 7 123 Item 14. Officer Name: Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/23/2021 Officer Name: Wood, Tabitha HPD00052Involvement Type: SUPPLEMENTING Date:11/22/2021 Officer Name: Markham, Matt F HPD00023Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/23/2021 Officer Name: Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/23/2021 Officer Name: Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/23/2021 Officer Name: Wood, Tabitha HPD00052Involvement Type: SUPPLEMENTING Date:11/22/2021 Officer Name: Markham, Matt F HPD00023Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/23/2021 Officer Name: Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/23/2021 Officer Name: Involvement Type: APPROVING Date:11/23/2021 Page 7 of 7 124 Item 14. City of Columbia Heights | Community Development 590 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 ▪ Ph: 763-706-3670 ▪ www.columbiaheightsmn.gov January 11, 2022 Jeff’s Bobby & Steve’s Autoworld, LLP Attn: Robert Williams & Jeffrey Bahe 3701 Central Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Re: Suspension of Off-Sale 3.2% Beer License Jeff’s Bobby & Steve’s Autoworld – 3701 Central Avenue NE Dear Mr. Williams & Mr. Bahe: This letter is being sent regarding alcohol sales to a minor that occurred during routine compliance checks on November 12, 2021 at Jeff’s Bobby & Steve’s Autoworld located at 3701 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. As the licensee, you are being charged with an administrative fine of $500.00 (for second violation within a 24-month period) according to our City Ordinance, in addition to the citation that was issued to the person making the sale. Please submit payment to the “City of Columbia Heights” and mail to: City of Columbia Heights Attn: Licensing 590 40th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 This is the second violation within a 24-month period. In addition to a $500.00 administrative fine, the City is required to suspend your alcohol license for a minimum of three consecutive days. The three-day suspension of your alcohol license is scheduled to be a public hearing item on the January 24, 2022 City Council agenda. Notice is hereby given that the City Council will conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chambers of City Hall at 590 40th Avenue NE on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the aforementioned suspension. Notice is hereby given that all persons having an interest will be given an opportunity to be heard. City Staff will be recommending the following dates for license suspension: January 28, 29, and 30, 2022. If you have any questions, I can be reached at (763) 706-3673 or mhark@columbiaheightsmn.gov. Sincerely, Minerva Hark Community Development Planner 125 Item 14. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA SECTION CONSENT AGENDA MEETING DATE JANUARY 24, 2022 ITEM: Compensation Study. DEPARTMENT: Administration BY/DATE: Kelli Wick, January 20, 2022 CITY STRATEGY: (please indicate areas that apply by adding a bold “X” in front of the selected text below) _Safe Community _Diverse, Welcoming “Small-Town” Feel _Economic Strength _Excellent Housing/Neighborhoods X_Equity and Affordability _Strong Infrastructure/Public Services _Opportunities for Play and Learning _Engaged, Multi-Generational, Multi-Cultural Population BACKGROUND: As you are aware, the City of Columbia Heights contracted with Keystone Compensation to conduct a c itywide compensation analysis. During a closed session the draft analysis and implementation strategies were discussed. The final study is attached. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council accepts and approves the final Classification and Compensation Program and the implementation strategy as discussed. RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): MOTION: Move to approve the City of Columbia Heights 2021 Classification and Compensation Program. ATTACHMENT(S): Classification and Compensation Report 126 Item 15. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 2021 CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PROGRAM REVIEW Prepared by Keystone Compensation Group LLC December, 2021 E-Mail: Sabboud@keystonecomp.net Web: www.keystonecomp.net Keystone Compensation Group LLC | www.keystonecomp.net | 612.810.3522 Information in This Report Is Classified as Non-public Data According to the 2015 Minnesota Statute - 13.435 Salary Benefit Survey Data: Salary and personnel benefit survey data purchased from consulting firms, nonprofit corporations or associations or obtained from employers with the written understanding that the data shall not be made public which is maintained by government entities are classified as nonpublic pursuant to section 13.02, subdivision 9 127 Item 15. P a g e | 1 Keystone Compensation Group LLC CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 2021 CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PROGRAM REVIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE# Objectives of This Study---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 2021 Compensation Program Review Framework, City of Columbia Heights---------------------- 3 Pay Program Components and Administration Practices----------------------------------------------- 4 Compensation Strategy for City of Columbia Heights---------------------------------------------------- 6 City of Columbia Heights Market Reference Group Cities----------------------------------------------- 7 How Is City’s Compensation Program Changing? --------------------------------------------------------- 8 Budget Impact for New Program Implementation-------------------------------------------------------- 9 Summary of Market Analysis Results and Program Design Changes---------------------------------- 10 2021 New City of Columbia Heights Salary Range Matrix and Steps (Core Matrix) --------------- 11 Scatterplots and Graphs Illustrating Internal Equity and Pay Relationship to Market------------ 12 128 Item 15. P a g e | 2 Keystone Compensation Group LLC OBJECTIVES OF THIS STUDY Keystone Compensation Group LLC conducted this compensation program review at the request of the City leadership. The objectives of this study are: 1. Review and update all City job descriptions. This includes receiving input from employees and their managers and confirming job responsibilities. This step was completed internally. 2. Evaluate City jobs and confirm internal equity. A point factor job evaluation system was used. 3. Define the market for talent (reference market) and prepare a competitive market analysis for the City’s compensation program. 4. Develop new salary ranges to support internal equity and competitive position with the reference market. 5. Evaluate the budget impact for implementing the new salary ranges. 6. Indirect objectives: a. Attract and retain qualified employees. b. Compliance of compensation program with the State Local Government Pay Equity Act. 129 Item 15. P a g e | 3 Keystone Compensation Group LLC 2021 COMPENSATION PROGRAM REVIEW FRAMEWORK, CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Meet with City Leadership to Discuss Compensation Program Strategy Collect Job Descriptions and City Comp Data Evaluate Jobs Using Keystone Job Leveling System Calibrate Jobs and Grade Assignment Collect Market Data from Peer Group Cities Prepare Statistical Analysis for Market Data Prepare Pay Comparisons and Confirm Internal Equity Calibrate Salary Ranges Internally and Externally with the Market Estimate Potential Impact on Payroll Budget (transition plan) Develop Study Recommendations Prepare Summary Report Present Results to Leadership and City Council 130 Item 15. P a g e | 4 Keystone Compensation Group LLC Job Contents (Work Analysis) Job Evaluation (Equity) Salary Structure Employee Compensation Performance Management (Evaluation) Salary Increase Budget Salary Increase Guidelines Employee/ Manager Communication s Employee Contributions Job Benchmarking Compensation Strategy Internal Organization Structure LINKING COMPENSATION PROGRAM COMPONENTS Performance-based programs Only 131 Item 15. P a g e | 5 Keystone Compensation Group LLC Starting Salary Step Maximum Market Rate - Midpoint Open Range Max Pay for Performance Pay for service / steps program Base Salary increases % The above chart shows two distinctive strategies for pay programs. The performance-based program has open and wide ranges that include minimum, midpoint, and maximum. The midpoint is typically anchored to the market going rate (mean or median). Step pay programs typically have narrower ranges and the maximum is slightly over the market going rate. Under the pay for performance model, merit increases are determined by current actual pay within the range and performance level. Merit increases get smaller as employee’s actual pay reaches the competitive market rate (market value for the work). Beyond that point, outstanding performance is rewarded with meaningful salary increases above the overall market movement. For step pay programs, employees receive the combination of the schedule movement (general increase) and if qualified, a step increase is also provided. Managers do not have control over the amount of increase employees receive. COMPENSATION PROGRAM DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION PRACTICES 132 Item 15. P a g e | 6 Keystone Compensation Group LLC COMPENSATION STRATEGY FOR CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Compensation strategy refers to how the City competes for talent in the marketplace. This strategy has four pillars: 1) WHO DOES THE CITY COMPETE WITH IN THE MARKETPLACE? Talent market for the City of Columbia Heights is defined as metro cities with comparable population size. See page #7 for a list of the 22 cities used as a market reference group for benchmarking City jobs. 2) HOW IS THE CITY’S COMPENSATION PROGRAM POSITIONED RELATIVE TO THE MARKET? City salary range maximums are aligned with the average range maximum for market reference cities while ensuring internal equity. To do this, City range maximums are aligned with the regression trendline of the average market maximums and City job grades. See graph on page #14 for illustration. 3) WHAT DOES THE CITY INTEND TO PAY FOR (WHAT IS RECOGNIZED)? The City uses a step pay program that rewards employees for their years of experience contingent upon meeting expected performance standards. 4) HOW DOES THE CITY DELIVER PAY INCREASES (PAY ADMINISTRATION)? Step increases are granted based on length of service. Employees receive the combination of the general wage schedule adjustment (cost of labor increase) and the step increase earned. 133 Item 15. P a g e | 7 Keystone Compensation Group LLC CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS APPROVED MARKET REFERENCE GROUP CITIES Order #Organization Population Relative Size Order #Organization Population Relative Size 1 Fridley 27,670 138%14 Forest Lake 20,000 99% 2 Chaska 26,370 131%15 West St. Paul 19,780 98% 3 Prior Lake 26,365 131%16 Stillwater 19,340 96% 4 White Bear Lake 25,675 128%17 Hopkins 18,382 91% 5 Chanhassen 25,660 128%18 Hugo 14,170 70% 6 Champlin 24,755 123%19 Vadnais Heights 13,600 68% 7 Rosemount 24,290 121%20 Mounds View 13,100 65% 8 Crystal 22,975 114%21 Rogers 13,000 65% 9 Farmington 22,869 114%22 North Saint Paul 12,405 62% 10 Hastings 22,740 113% 11 Lino Lakes 21,405 106%Average Population Size 20,687 12 New Hope 20,925 104% 13 South St. Paul 20,195 100% Columbia Heights 20,120 100% 2021 City of Columbia Heights Reference Market Cities 2021 City of Columbia Heights Reference Market Cities 134 Item 15. P a g e | 8 Keystone Compensation Group LLC HOW IS THE CITY’S COMPENSATION PROGRAM CHANGING? CURRENT PROGRAM DESIGN ATTRIBUTES 1. A step pay program with many ranges and varying number of steps from range minimum to maximum. 2. Range minimums are set between 75% and 97% of maximums depending on job. 3. Step progression varies by job from 2% to 13%. See provided workbook for more details. 4. There are no grades and no predetermined pay differential between jobs. See current range analysis. 5. Jobs were evaluated using a point factor job evaluation system (Hay). No documentation is available. 6. There is no well-defined strategy for where the range maximums are set relative to the market. 7. On average, employees are currently paid close to 96% of the range maximum for their jobs. NEW PROGRAM DESIGN ATTRIBUTES The design of the new program delivers the objectives established for this study: 1. Salary ranges are internally equitable and externally competitive. This is accomplished by using the policy trendline between grade and market maximum to set the new ranges. 2. System has 17 grades and range maximums are aligned with the average market range maximums. 3. The core salary range matrix has 6 steps to maximum. Separate sub-matrix provided for police. 4. Core salary range step progression is 3.3%, and the minimum is set at 85% of maximum. 5. Grade differential between each grade and the adjacent grade follows the policy trendline. 6. Range maximums for all grades are aligned with the trendline of the range maximum for market reference cities and take into consideration internal job grades. 135 Item 15. P a g e | 9 Keystone Compensation Group LLC BUDGET IMPACT FOR NEW PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION This budget impact analysis is based on transitioning employees from the current salary ranges and steps to the new 2021 salary ranges and steps. Consultant developed this preliminary budget impact analysis for transitioning employees to the new plan based on the most recent City pay data provided in July 2021. City staff will compute the exact budget impact using the process established by the consultant and take into consideration the ongoing staffing changes. We used the following steps to estimate the budget impact for the transition: 1. Assigned each employee to the closest step within their new job grade based on their current pay. The new step rate must be equal or higher that employee’s current pay rate. 2. Computed the difference between current pay rate and the new step rate for each employee. 3. Computed the budget impact for City employees taking into consideration the number of hours worked. 4. The approximate cost of program transition to the new ranges for full-time employees (112) is $219,700 or 2.50% of total payroll. This would be in addition to the overall personnel budget increase for 2022. 5. Exact budget impact for all employees would be determined by finalizing the number of hours for part- time jobs. See workbook for more details. 6. Final salary ranges for different union groups and the budget impact will be determined based on results of union negotiations and the number of steps approved. However, this analysis provides guidelines for where the new range maximums should be set during the negotiations based on market. 136 Item 15. P a g e | 10 Keystone Compensation Group LLC SUMMARY OF MARKET ANALYSIS RESULTS AND PROGRAM DESIGN CHANGES1.The comparison of City’s current actual pay with the market shows that the City is paying its employees close to 97% of market median. There are pay differences among jobs. However, this ratio comes at the low- end of the competitive zone of 95%-105% of market.2.The gap in actual pay between City and market is slightly wider for lower-level jobs than higher level jobs. See trendline on page #13.3.The average City range maximums for all jobs lag the market maximum by about 8% (at 92% of average market maximum). Extent of lag varies among jobs and is shown on the analysis provided separately.4.The gap in the salary range maximum between the City and market is wider for lower-level jobs. See trendline on page #12.5.Current range minimums are right at the average market minimum.6.The new salary range matrix provides a uniform step progression equals to 3.3% from step to step.7.The new range minimum is set at 85% of the new maximum.8.The new salary range matrix provides a grade differential/progression that is aligned with internal equity and the policy trendline.9.Transitioning full-time employees to the new pay program requires an investment of approximately 2.5% of payroll for 2022. 10.The cost for transitioning part-time employees to the new ranges depends on the number of hours worked. The preliminary budget impact calculations are provided for all employees, full-time only, and part-time separately. 137 Item 15. P a g e | 11 Keystone Compensation Group LLC Job Grade Step-1 Step-2 Step-3 Step-4 Step-5 Step-6 Maximum/ Top Step 260 $67.04 $69.25 $71.54 $73.90 $76.34 $78.86 $78.87 250 $63.51 $65.61 $67.77 $70.01 $72.32 $74.71 $74.72 240 $60.04 $62.03 $64.07 $66.19 $68.37 $70.63 $70.64 230 $56.63 $58.50 $60.43 $62.42 $64.48 $66.61 $66.62 220 $53.28 $55.04 $56.86 $58.73 $60.67 $62.67 $62.68 210 $50.25 $51.91 $53.62 $55.39 $57.22 $59.11 $59.12 200 $47.22 $48.78 $50.39 $52.05 $53.77 $55.54 $55.55 190 $44.19 $45.64 $47.15 $48.71 $50.31 $51.97 $51.98 180 $41.15 $42.51 $43.91 $45.36 $46.86 $48.41 $48.42 170 $38.12 $39.38 $40.68 $42.02 $43.41 $44.84 $44.85 160 $35.09 $36.25 $37.44 $38.68 $39.96 $41.27 $41.28 150 $32.06 $33.12 $34.21 $35.34 $36.50 $37.71 $37.72 140 $29.03 $29.98 $30.97 $32.00 $33.05 $34.14 $34.15 130 $25.99 $26.85 $27.74 $28.65 $29.60 $30.58 $30.58 120 $22.96 $23.72 $24.50 $25.31 $26.15 $27.01 $27.01 110 $19.93 $20.59 $21.27 $21.97 $22.69 $23.44 $23.45 100 $16.90 $17.46 $18.03 $18.63 $19.24 $19.88 $19.88 2021 New Ranges for City of Columbia Heights Calibrated with 2021 Reference Market Maximum 138 Item 15. P a g e | 12 Keystone Compensation Group LLC 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 30.00 35.00 40.00 45.00 50.00 55.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 80.00 85.00 90.00 95.00 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 Ho u r l y R a t e New Job Grade Comparison of Columbia Heights Current Range Maximum with Reference Market Maximum Current Hourly Max Avg Range Max Current Maximum Line Market Max Line 139 Item 15. P a g e | 13 Keystone Compensation Group LLC $10.00 $15.00 $20.00 $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 $45.00 $50.00 $55.00 $60.00 $65.00 $70.00 $75.00 $80.00 $85.00 $90.00 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 Ho u r l y R a t e New Job Grade Comparison of Columbia Heights Current Actual Pay with Market Reference Median Average Hourly Rate Hourly Median C.H. Actual Pay Mkt Median 140 Item 15. P a g e | 14 Keystone Compensation Group LLC 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 30.00 35.00 40.00 45.00 50.00 55.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 80.00 85.00 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 Ho u r l y R a t e New Job Grade Tredline Relationship of C.H. Range Maximum and Market Reference Group Average Maximum Market Range Max Avg Market Max Line C.H.New Range Maximum 141 Item 15. P a g e | 15 Keystone Compensation Group LLC $10.00 $15.00 $20.00 $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 $45.00 $50.00 $55.00 $60.00 $65.00 $70.00 $75.00 $80.00 $85.00 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 Ho u r l y R a t e New Job Grade Calibration of New C.H. Ranges with Reference Cities Market Maximum 2021 New Range Minimum 2021 New Range Maximum Market Range Max Avg New Min Line 142 Item 15.