HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-13-2022 City Council Meeting MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Hall —Council Chambers, 590 40th Ave NE
Monday, June 13, 2022
7:00 PM
MINUTES
Mayor
Amdda Mdrquez Simula
Councilmembers
John Murzyn, Jr.
Connie Buesgens
Nick Novitsky
Kt Jacobs
City Manager
Kelli Bourgeois
The following are the minutes for the Meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 pm on Monday,
June 13, 2022, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40t" 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
Acting Mayor Novitsky called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Present: Councilmember Buesgens; Councilmember Jacobs; Councilmember Murzyn, Jr.; Council
President Novitsky
Absent: Mayor Marquez Simula
Also Present: Kelly Bourgeois, City Manager; Aaron Chirpich, Community Development Director; David
Cullen, Streets and Parks Superintendent; Minerva Hark, City Planner; Jim Hoeft, City
Attorney; Sara Ion, City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Murzyn Jr., seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the Agenda as
presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Buesgens, to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0.
1. Approve May 23, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Move to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of May 23, 2022.
2. Accept May 4, 2022 Library Board Minutes
MOTION: Move to accept the Library Board minutes from May 4, 2022.
3. Accept March 2, 2020 HRA Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Move to accept the HRA Meeting minutes from March 2, 2020.
4. Approve Resolution 2022-57, Approving State of MN Joint Powers Agreements
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2022-57, being a Resolution approving State of
Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements with the City of Columbia Heights on behalf of its City
Attorney and Police Department.
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5. Approve Resolution 2022-59, ACHRA Renewal For Years 2023-2027
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2022-59, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to approve Resolution No. 2022-59, a resolution authorizing the approval
of participation in the Anoka County housing and redevelopment authority's economic
development activities for the fiscal years 2023 to 2027
6. Resolution 2022-60, Approving a Project Budget of $250,000 to Convert the Former
Heartland Tire Property for Use as an Expansion to Liquor Store 3, and Authorize Staff to
Seek Bids for the Related Architectural Services, with Funding from the Liquor Operations
Fund; and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Albrecht Sign
Company for the Purchase and Installation of a Digital Message Board for $46,244, with
Funding from the Project Budget
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2022-60, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2022-60, being a resolution approving a project
budget of $250,000 to convert the former Heartland Tire property for use as an expansion
to liquor store 3, and to authorize staff to seek bids for the related architectural services,
with funding from the Liquor Operations Fund.
MOTION: Authorize the city manager to enter into an agreement with Albrecht Sign
Company for the purchase and installation of a digital message board for $46,244, with
funding from the project budget.
7. Approval of Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Columbia Heights and
Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2022-61, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2022-61, a resolution approving a professional
services agreement between the City of Columbia Heights and Northwest Associated
Consultants, Inc.
8. Adopt Resolution 2022-62, Appointing Library Board Member Christopher Polley
MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2022-62, there being ample copies
available to the public.
MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2022-62, appointing City of Columbia Heights Library
Board Member Christopher Polley.
9. Acquisition of Broyhill Hopper
MOTION: Move to authorize the purchase of one (1) new Broyhill 2.5 cubic yard Hopper
with side trash can tipper attachment from Broyhill, Inc. in the amount of $18,064 equally
from funds 603.9520.5180 and 603.9530.5180.
10. Reject Bid for 2022 Public Safety Fence, City Project 2207
MOTION: Move to reject the bid for the 2022 Public Safety Fence Improvement, City
Project 2207, and authorize staff to seek new bids.
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11. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval
MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for June
13, 2022, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code.
12. License Agenda
MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for June 13,
2022 as presented.
13. 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 $1,446,622.40.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Consideration of Resolution No. 2022-58 for a Conditional Use Permit for a Brew Pub
located at 4001 Central Avenue NE
Hark reported that William Roberts of Rail Werks Brewing Depot has applied for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow for the operation of a brew pub at Columbia Heights Mall,
located at 4001 Central Avenue NE, specifically Suite 4005. The brew pub is proposed to
include a microbrewery production facility, full -service bar with in-house brewed beers and
craft cocktails, food service specializing in smoked meats, a game zone for iceless curling,
and a private party room. The applicant was previously approved for a Conditional Use
Permit for a brew pub at the same location by Resolution No. 2020-18 on February 10,
2020. The Conditional Use Permit has since become null and void due to the lack of project
completion within one (1) year of the approval. This current application acts as the petition
for the renewal of the previously approved Conditional Use Permit.
Hark said that the subject property is located in the CBD — Central Business District. It is
adjacent to the Central Business District (CBD) and Multiple Family Residential District (R-4)
to the north, Central Business District (CBD) to the west, and Multiple -Family Residential
District (R-4) to the east. Just south of the site is a Planned Unit Development (PUD No.
2020-01), to include the new City Hall, multiple -family dwelling units, and a cafe. The
Zoning Ordinance defines a brew pub as "a restaurant that conducts the retail of on -sale
malt liquor consumed and brewed on the premise." The Zoning Ordinance allows brew
pubs by Conditional Use Permit in the Central Business District. The Conditional Use Permit
requirements, licensing requirements, and applicable Zoning Ordinance requirements are
all discussed in this report. The Zoning Ordinance requires the Planning Commission to hold
a public hearing on the application for a Conditional Use Permit and submit its
recommendation to the City Council for final determination. The Planning Commission held
a public hearing on June 7, 2022, at which time they recommended approval of this
Conditional Use Permit by the City Council.
Hark stated that the proposed project is conditioned a manner that will ensure its
compliance with City Code, capability with the Comprehensive Plan, and that it will be well
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suited for the immediate neighborhood and the community at -large. She gave a few
examples of the conditions, such as: poly trash containers to help mitigate noise from trash
handling services, providing a bicycle rack in front of the business, requiring that all loading
and deliveries occur in the rear alley of the building between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm only,
restricting the consumption of all alcoholic beverages within the establishment, and
mitigating litter within 100 feet of the site.
Hark said that the applicant will be required to apply for the appropriate liquor licenses;
based on the narrative provided to the City, the applicant will need to obtain three
separate liquor licenses: an on -sale brew pub license, an off -sale malt liquor license, and an
on -sale intoxicating liquor license. These licenses must be obtained prior to the business's
sale and service of alcohol.
In review of the application, Staff finds the Conditional Use Permit to be reasonable, and
that it will not negatively impact the health, safety, or welfare of the City, its residents, and
property owners. On June 7, 2022, the Planning Commission unanimously voted (with one
absence) to recommend approval to the City Council on this matter. Staff recommends that
the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit as presented, subject to certain
conditions outlined in the Resolution.
Council President Novitsky opened the public hearing.
Councilmember Jacobs asked for an update on a question raised at the Planning
Commission meeting regarding if the applicant would be impacted by the food sales
requirement of 55% and also for clarification if the space includes the original footprint of
where the arcade was proposed to be in the previous approval. Hark stated that the brew
pub is just in the original planned space, and they are not expanding into what was to be
the arcade room. Hark said that regarding the percentage of food sales, it will include beer
and liquor sales because they are both alcohol, which the Code specifies.
Councilmember Murzyn Jr. welcomed the applicant and the business to the City.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn Jr., to close the
public hearing and waive the reading of Resolution No. 2022-58, there being ample copies
available to the public. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0.
Motion by Councilmember Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve
Resolution No. 2022-58, a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Brew Pub to
be located at 4001 Central Avenue NE, subject to the conditions stated in the resolution. All
Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0.
CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Report of the City Council
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Councilmember Jacobs stated that she attended the Thai Fest; attended the Twin Cities Pride Grand
Marshal Celebration, recognizing 50 years of Pride; attended both of the Central Avenue meetings; and
had eight resident reach outs.
Councilmember Buesgens said she participated in the two Central Avenue meetings, where
Representative Erin Koegel was in attendance, who is also on the Transportation Committee and able
to ask several questions; her and her husband went to the new restaurant in town, Phoever; she
mentioned a new mural surrounding a storm drain in front of City Hall and thanked the artists for their
work.
Councilmember Murzyn Jr. invited everyone to the VFW Post 230 on Father's Day for a Father's Day
breakfast from 9:00 am —1:00 pm. He later added that at the jamboree beer garden that coming
Thursday, that "City Nights" would be playing from 7:00 pm- 11:00 pm.
Councilmember Novitsky stated that the citywide garage sale the proceeding weekend was a huge
success. He said that Jamboree is around the corner and reminded everyone that the parade will not
be on Central Avenue this year but will be on Quincy Avenue instead. He added that the "Dad's Waffle
Breakfast" has changed to a pancake breakfast that is hosted by the local firefighter association.
Report of the City Manager
Manager Bourgeois stated that June 23, 2022, is the Art and Info Fair from 5:00 pm — 7:30 pm at Huset
Park. She said that on June 24, 2022, that absentee voting starts. She thanked residents for working
with the City on the issue with Waste Management and also for Public Works for coming up with a
solution for yard waste to get through the summer; residents can call Public Works by Monday at noon
each week or submit a help ticket on the City website to get on the vendor's list for yard waste
collection that Tuesday. She added that yard waste cart pickup will continue, the additional pick up is
only for bundles and bags, and Waste Management has also put a roll -off dumpster at the Public
Works facility that is open 24/7 for yard waste only.
COMMUNITY FORUM
Council President Novitsky opened the community forum.
No one wished to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Buesgens, seconded by Councilmember Murzyn Jr., to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion Carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:16 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary