City Council Meeting

Mayor CITY COUNCIL MEETING Amáda Márquez Simula Councilmembers City Hall—Council Chambers, 590 40th Ave NE Connie Buesgens Monday, January 23, 2023 Kt Jacobs 6:00 PM Rachel James Justice Spriggs City Manager AGENDA Kelli Bourgeois 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 839 1923 8626 or by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83919238626. For questions please call the Administration Department at 763-706-3610. WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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. Update from Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce President – John Connelly B. Presentation of Conversations Circles Video by Librarian Cortni O'Brien and Library Volunteer Paul Cram. C. Black History Month Proclamation. CONSENT AGENDA (These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted as part of the Consent 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 3, 2023 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Move to approve the January 3, 2023 City Council Work Session meeting minutes. 2. Approve January 9, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Move to approve the January 9, 2023 City Council meeting minutes. City of Columbia Heights AGENDA January 23, 2023 City Council Meeting Page 2 3. Resolution 2023-05 Declaring the Intent to Bond for 37th Avenue and 37th Place Reconstruction, City Projects 2110 and 2306. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2023-05, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2023-05 being a resolution approving the declaration for the official intent of the City of Columbia Heights to bond for 37th Avenue Reconstruction from Central Avenue to Stinson Boulevard and 37th Place from 37th Avenue to Stinson Boulevard, City Projects 2110 and 2306. 4. Resolution 2023-06 Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for 37th Avenue and 37th Place State Aid Street Reconstruction, City Projects 2110 and 2306. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2023-06, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 2023-06 approving Plans and Specifications and ordering Advertisement for Bids for 37th Avenue and 37th Place State Aid Street Reconstruction, City Projects 2110 and 2306. 5. Approve Resolution 2023-07 Authorizing Execution of an I/I Grant Agreement. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2023-07, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve Resolution 2023-07 authorizing the City of Columbia Heights to execute an agreement with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) for reimbursement of I/I reduction costs, and furthermore, to authorize the City Engineer to act as the designated representative. 6. Resolution Adopting the 2023/2024 Snow and Ice Control Policy. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2023-08, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-08, being a resolution adopting the 2023/2024 Snow and Ice Control Policy for the City of Columbia Heights. 7. Authorization to Seek Bids for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project MOTION: Move to authorize staff to seek bids for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining program. 8. Rental Occupancy Licenses for Approval. MOTION: Move to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for January 23, 2023, in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. 9. License Agenda. MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for January 23, 2023 as presented. 10. Review of Bills. MOTION: Move that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.271, subd. 8 the City City of Columbia Heights AGENDA January 23, 2023 City Council Meeting Page 3 Council has reviewed the enclosed list to claims paid by check and by electronic funds transfer in the amount of $1,410,874.35. PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Ordinances and Resolutions Bid Considerations New Business and Reports CITY COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Council Report of the City Manager COMMUNITY FORUM At this time, individuals may address the City Council in a respectful manner. Individuals should address their comments to the City Council as a whole, not individual members. Speakers that are inperson are requested to come to the podium. All speakers need to state their name and connection to Columbia Heights, and limit their 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 and make sure to turn on their video and audio when they address the Council. 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.