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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 23, 2004 RegularCITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Our Website at: www. ci. columbia-heights, mn.us ADMINISTRATION Ma~or Julienne ~Yyckoff Cottttciltnetttbers Robert A. Williams Bntce Nawrocki Tammera Ericson Bruce Kelzenberg City Manager Walter R. Fehst The following is the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2004 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue'N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to pm~cipate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon reqnest when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the Deputy City Clerk at 763-706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3 692 for deaf or hearing impah'ed only) h~vocation: Pastor Dan Thompson, Assembly of God Church 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA. (The Council, upon majority vote of its members, may make additions and deletions to the agenda. These may be items brought to the attention of the Council under the Citizen Forum or items submitted after the agenda preparation deadline.) PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS A) Proclamations - none B) Presentations - none C) hatroduction of New Employees - none D) Recog~fition - none CONSENT AGENDA (These items are considered to be routh~e 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.) A) MOTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows: 1) Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of the February 9, 2004 regular Ci_ty Council meeting MOTION: Move to approve the minutes of the FebrUary 9, 2004, regular City Council meeting as presented. 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2004-09, being a Resolution authorizing support of Legislation allowing Colmnbia Heights to control how Advanced Life Support Services in the City of Cokunbia Hei,v, hts are provided. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2004-09, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2004-09, being a Resolution authorizing support of Legislation allowing Columbia Heights to control how. Advanced Life Snpport Services in the City of Columbia Heights are provided. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES City Council Agenda February 23, 2004 ' Page 2 of 2 3) Approve Business License Applications MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 23, 2004 as presented. 4) Approve Pa_'mr~ent of Bills . . MOTION: Move to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached check register covehng Check Number 107116 through 107253 in the amount of $617,349.40. e PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Public Hearing called for Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 4524 Monroe MOTION: Move to close the Public Hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the Rental License held by Julie Marsh regarding Rental Property at 4524 Monroe, in that the property complies with the Residential Maintenance Code. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Other Ordinances and Resolutions 1) Second reading of Ordinance No. 1469, being an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1426 pertaining to "permit parlcing only" on 41st Avenue and Jackson Street. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No: 1469, there being ample copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1469, being an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1426 pertaining to designated permit parkAng o~y from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays on 41st Avenue N.E. and Jackson St. N.E. adjacent to 825 41st Avenue N.E. (N.E.I. College of Teclmology). B) Bid Considerations - none c) Other Business 1) Approve pnrchase of Cash Register System for Liquor Operations MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Retail Data Systems for the pttrchase and installation of the S4 Point of Sale cash register system based on their wa'itten proposal at a cost of $59,850. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A) Report of the City Manager B) Report of the City Attorney CITIZENS FORUM (At this time, citizens have an opportunity to discuss with the Council items not on the regular agenda. Citizens are requested to limit their comments to five minutes.) COUNCIL CORNER 11. ADJOURNMENT Walter R. Fehst City Manager P. 2 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2004 The following are the ~rfinutes for the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2004 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. Pastor Bob Lyndes, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, gave the Invocation. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Mayor Wyckoff called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Wyckoff, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Nawrocki, Councilmember Ericson, Councihnember Kelzenberg PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - recited ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Wyckoff added announcements to "Proclmnations" and new development on 49th and Central to "Other Business". PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND GUESTS Proclamations Wyckoff recogT, ized the 95th birthday of Al Naegele, resident of Columbia Heights. First Lutheran Church will hold a reception in his honor next Sunday. V~yckoff introduced Eric Hagen, the new community reporter for the Sun Focus newspaper. Presentations Defibrillator presentation - Fire Captain John Larkin thanked everyone involved with the Defibrillator fimdraiser last year, held in conjunction with the School District. The goal to purchase six Defibrillators was reached and the units have been in se~mice since August 2003. The School District also reached their goal. Larlu'n expressed gratitude for the community's generosity and support of the Fire Department. Larldn showed four of the seven Defibrillator units we now have. Funds will be sought through an Allina/Mercy grant to purchase an additional Defibrillator for the new ladder truck. Wyckoff stated these units are on airplanes and are very easy to use. Larldn stated that when a patient has a shockable rhyme we can save their life; the problem is people don't call for help soon enough, He encouraged people to call at the first sign of symptoms and not to wait until they collapse. Fehst asked it is if true that taking an aspirin helps. Larldn stated they do give a baby aspirin, which has been shown to make a difference. Recognition Charter Colmnission Wyckoff indicated that Charter Commission member Bill Antzaras has fidfilled his eight year term on the commission. As he was not present, Mayor Wyckoff asked Mike Hartel, Charter Commission Chair to speak. Hartel thanked Mr. Antzaras for his service. Hartel stated the need for new Charter Commission members and encouraged residents to apply. The commission meets four times a year. Ericson questioned the City Attorney as to what happens if the Charter Commission membership falls below the required number. Jim Hoefi, City Atto~mey, indicated the Commission could not meet. Nawrocki asked that the Deputy City Clerk give applications to Mr. Block and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, who were present in the audience. P. 3 City Council Minutes February 9, 2004 Page 2 of 9 CONSENT AGENDA Nawrocki expressed displeasure at the number of items on the Consent Agenda, as items have ah'eady been discussed at the work session. Work sessions are not cablecast, and the ntinutes are not published. Meetings should be put on cable or put items on the agenda for discussion. City Manager Walt Fehst took Council through the consent agenda items. 1) Approve Ci[y Council Meeting Minutes for the January 26, 2004 regular City Council meeting Motion to approve the minutes of the January 26, 2004, regular City Council meetingas corrected. Nawrocki corrected pages 12 and 13, indicating the party refen'ed to was Landwehr, not Yehle. 2) Accept Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes a) Motion to accept the December 1, 2003 minutes of the Traffic Cormnission. b) Motion to accept the February 2, 2004 minutes of the Traffic Commission. c) Motionto accept the Jantmry 28, 2004 minuteg of the Park and Recreation Commission. 3) Establish Work Session meeting date for Tuesday, February 17, 2004 Motion to establish a Work Session meeting date for Tuesday, February 17, 2004 following the Economic Development Authority meeting in Conference Room 1. Fehst listed items for discussion: clean up assistance policy, review pOtential mitigaton measures or programs fi'om sanitary sewer bac~tps, Ambulance Prima~y Service Area, replacement of liquor store cash registers. NawrocM stated that is the day of the regularly scheduled EDA meeting. Fehst suggested holding the EDA meetingfirst, followed by the work session. Councilmembers agreed. 4) Authorize payment to administer 2003 TIF Laws, Truth in Taxation, and Special Assessments. Motion to authorize payment of $17,359.13 to Anoka County for administering the 2003 Tax Increment Financing Laws of Minnesota, Truth in Taxation, and Special Assessments, with expenses being charged to the TIF Debt Services Fund and the General Fund. 5) ' Adopt Resolution No. 2004-05 being a Resolution to participate in an All Hazm'd Mitigation Planning Process as established- under the Hazard Mitigation Act of 2000. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2004-05, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2004~05, being a Resolution to participate in an All Hazard Mitigation Planning Process as established under the Hazard Mitigation Act of 2000. Fehst stated that in the past this was recognized as i"Civil Defense" and is now tied in with Homeland Security. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-05 RESOLUTION, TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ALLHAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING PROCESS WHEREAS, the County of ANOKA is participating in a hazard mitigation planning process as established under the Hazard Mitigation Act of 2000; and WltEREAS, the Act establishes a framework for the development of a county hazard mitigation plan; and WltEREAS, the Act as part of the planning process requires public involvement and local coordination mnong neighboring local units of government and businesses. 4rd City Council Minutes February 9, 2004 Page 3 of 9 WHEREAS, the plan must include a risk assessment including past hazards, hazards that threaten the county maps of hazards, an estin~ate of structures at risk, esthnate of potential dollar losses for each hazard, a general description of land uses and development trends; and WHEREAS, the plan must include a mitigation strategy including goals and objectives and an action plan identifying specific mitigation projects and costs; and WHEREAS, the plan must include a maintenance or implementation process including plan updates, integration of plan into other planning documents and how the county will maintain public participation and coordination; and WHEREAS, the draft plan will be shared with Minnesota Planning for coordination of state agency review and comment on the draft; and WHEREAS, approval of the all hazard mitigation plan will make the county eligible to receive Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMPG) project grants; and WHEREAS, this resolution does not preclude the participating cities and townships from preparing its own plan sometime in the future should it desire to do so. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights supports the county hazard mitigation planning effort, wishes to join with the county in preparing the plan and recognizes that the plan will apply within the City. 6) Adopt Resolution No. 2004-08 being a Resolution authorizing a Joint Cooperative Agreement for use of Fire Personnel and Equipment with the North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Association. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2004-08, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2004-08, being a Resolution authorizing a Joint Cooperative Agreement for use of Fire perSonnel and Equipment with the North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Association. Fehst referenced concerns voiced about waiver of liability, and stated that in past agreements the language was differ~'nt, but the meaning was the same regarding responsibility for your own area and firefighters. This resolution authorizes the update of our Fire Department Mutual Aid Agreement. Fehst stated this Association has gone from 17 member cities to 33 cities. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-08 BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A JOINT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF FIRE PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT WITH THE NORTH SUBURBAN REGIONAL MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is a member of the North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Association and its Fire Chief is its authorized representative, and;- - WHEREAS, a mutual need exists between members of the North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Association to share and assist one another in the areas of fire suppressiqn, prevenOon, training, public education, arson investigation, disaster control and mitigation, and; ~rltEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights considers it to be in the best interests of the City to enter into a mutual agreement with the other members of the North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Association. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights enter into agreement with the North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Association and hereby authorizes its Mayor to sign such and agreement. 7) Award of 2004-2005 Tree Removal Program to Bluemel's Tree and Landscape Motion to award the 2004-2005 Removal of Trees, Trees and Stumps or Stumps Only on Public and Private Property Contract to Bluemel's Tree p. 51 Landscape, Inc. of Hudson, Wisconsin, based upon City Council Minutes February 9, 2004 Page 4 of 9 their low, qualified, responsible total bid for tree and stuinp 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. Fehst stated that we have worked with this company in the past. Nawrocki h~dicated that past agreements provided for citizens to use the contractor, at the price indicated, to remove other trees. He stated that he tried to do so this year and Was tom they would contact him in October; but he never heard back fimm them. Nawrocki stated that this part of the contract shouM be made clear to the conO'actor. Fehst agreed, and stated that it should be on a timely basis. He. suggested residents call the City if they have such a problem. 8) Accept Surface Water Engineering Report for Tyler Place N.E. and 43 1/2 Avenue frOlll Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates Motion to receive the Surface Water Engineering Report for Tyler Place NE and 43 aA Avenue from Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates. Wyckoff asked if Chies received a letter regarding &ese findings. Hansen stated that Mt: Chies would not be formally contacted until the report is accepted. 9) Approve Removal of Lane Striping in front of 1605 37th Avenue - Removed to table Fehst stated this would remove lane striping, eliminate the traffic lane, and install a "No driving on should_er" sign. Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, indicated that prior to 2000 this area along 37t~ was a two lane roadway. Based on a petition by residents in 2000, the area was designated as a shoulder/parking lane. Nawrocki described the traffic tie up at this corner and vehicles passing on the right. Hansen stated the Traffic Commission's view that traffic was accommodated in one traffic light cycle and recommended the additional signage. There is not a record of accidents at this location, and the installation is for convenience. Nawrocla' questioned why it is a problem to let cars use this lane. Hansen stated this was an enforcement issue for the Police Department. Nawrocki indicated there is no other sign like this in Columbia Heights. Wyckoff addressed a similar area. Hansen referred to the width differences in parking/striping.lanes and that Public Works cannot move the striping closer to the intersection and still meet uniform traffic control recommendations. Kelzenberg indicated that the Traffic Commission's recommendation was in response to the adjacent neighbor that lostparMng in fi'ont of his home and the speed of cars. Williams suggested a left turn signal. Hansen stated that a protected left turn phase couM be sztggested to the City of Minneapolis. Hansen suggested tabling this item for 60 days for fitrther research Ericson asked to remove this item from the consent agenda. Nawrocki encouraged residents to observe.this location, eSPecially during busy times. He asked why left turns, after yielding, are not allowed on Central Avenue. Hansen explained permissive left turns versus protected left turn. He stated that MnDOT is currently doing a traffic study north into Fridley, which will address this. 10) Adopt Resolution 2004-06, being a Resolution Accepting the Feasibility Report for Zone 6 Street Seal Coating and Ordering the Public Improvement Hearing. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2004-06, there being ample copies available for the public. City Council Minutes February 9, 2004 Page 5 of 9 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2004-06,' being a Resolution to accept the Feasibility Report and to establish the Public Improvement Hearing for Zone 6 Street Seal Coating, City Project 0302, on March 9, 2004. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-06 BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING FOR ZONE 6 SEAL COATING WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Street Rehabilitation Program which divides the City into seven zones, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2003-53, a report has been prepared by the Director of Public Works with reference to the Zone 6 area of the Street Rehabilitation Program, and WHEREAS, Zone 6 of the Seal Coat Program is bounded by Central Avenue on the east, 40th Avenue on the south, University Avenue Service Drive on the west, 44th Avenue on the north and 45th Avenue from University Avenue Service Drive to 5th Street, and WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is feasible, necessary and cost effective, and Said report is hereby received by the City Council of Columbia Heights on February 9, 2004. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 1. The Council will consider the improvement of such streets in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting or benefited property for all Or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated-total cost of the improvement of $132,500.00. 2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 9th day March, 2004, in the City Council Chambers at 590 40z Avenue N.E. at 6:00 P.M. and the City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. 11) Adopt Resolution 2004-07, being a Resolution accepting the Feasibility Report for Zone 7A Street Rehabilitation and Ordering the Public hnprovement Hearing. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2004-07, there being mnple copies available for the public. Motion to adopt Re~olution No. 2004-07, being a Resolution, to accept the Feasibility Report and establish the Public Improvement Hearing for Zone 7A Street Rehabilitation for Mm'ch 9, 2004. Hansen described the bozmdartes for Zone 7_/I street reconstruction and Zone 6 seal coating. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-07 BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING FOR ZONE 7A STREET REHABILITATION WHEREAS, the city Council has adopted a Street Rehabilitation Program which divides the City into seven zones, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2003-51, a report has been, prepared by the Director of Public Works with reference to the Zone 7A area of the Street Rehabilitation Program, and ' WHEREAS, Zone 7A of the Street Rehabilitation Program is bounded by Central Avenue on the east, 37th Avenue on the south, University Avenue Service Drive on the west and 40m Avenue on the north and 7th Street, from 40th Avenue to 42nd Avenue, and WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is feasible, necessary and cost effective, and Said report is hereby received by the City Council of Columbia Heights on February 9, 2004. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY TFFE CIT~.-7DUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA City Council Minutes February 9, 2004 Page 6 of 9 1. The Council will consider the improvement of such streets in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting or benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $1,341,000. 2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvements on the 9th day of March, 2004, in the City Council Chambers at 590 40th Avenue N.E. at 6:00 p.m. and the City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. 12) Approve Business License Applications Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 9, 2004 as presented. 13) Approve Payment of Bills Motion to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 106900 through 107114 in the mnount of $2,319,634.12. Nawrocki referred to check #10 7084for $4, 700, for appraisal services by Nagell, of the Apache mall, and stated it is premature to spend fimds for this service. Wyckoff spoke of the need for the City to move forward through development. Motion by Ericson, second by Ke!zenberg, to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of item #9. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Ericson, to table item #9, Removal of Lane Striping in front of 1605 37th Avenue, for 60 days. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Ericson requested that addition information be provided at a work session. PUBLIC ItEARINGS Close Public Heating - Revocation/Suspension of Rental Housing License at 4514-4516 Fillmore Wyckoff closed the public hearing regarding the revocation or SUspension of the Rental LiCense held by Joe Bazzett regarding rental property at 4514-4516 Fillmore Street, in that the Property complies with the Residential Maintenance Code. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Other Ordinances and Resolutions First reading of Ordinance No. 1469, being an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1426 pertaining to "permit parking only" on 41 st Avenue and Jackson Street. Wyckoff stated the original Ordinance, affected NEI student and staff parlcing permits, which is no longer necessa~T. Hansen stated the requirement that this be repealed by ordinance. Other "no parla'ng" areas, as required by the Fire Department, wouM remain. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1469, there being muple copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kelzenberg, second by Williams, to establish the second reading of Ordinance No. 1469, being an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1426 pertaining to designated permit parking only from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays on 41st Avenue N.E. and Jackson St. N.E. adjacent to 825 41st Avenue N.E. (N.E.I. College of Technology) for Monday, February 23, 2004, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. P. 8 City Council Minutes February 9, 2004 Page 7 of 9 Miscellaneous Wyckoff commended the Public l/Vorks staff on citywide snow removal, but questioned additional plowing that fills in driveways. Hansen explained schedule changes to limit overtime, and that additional:plowing is to widen areas in anticipation of additional snowfalls. Nawroc~' indicated the necessity of clearing the 49th Avenue pedestrian bridge as soon as possible after a snowfall, because of heavy student and resident use. Williams requested copies of the appraisal by Nagell. Wyckoff referred to complaints regarding businesses not shoveling their sidewalks. Fehst stated that a Community Service Officer would visit these businesses. B) Other Business Wyckoff announced that the Sheraton Hotels propOse to develop a 150 unit hotel in Cohtmbia Heights. Fehst stated this would be a $15,.000,000 invesm~ent ih the second phase development of the Kmart property. Tax Increment Financing would be required and discussed at a fitture work session meeting. The Developer estimates 60, 000 visitors per year. There will be a restaurant, catering, and a small community space. Wyckoff stated this wouM be a beneftt for both Hilltop and Columbia Heights. Fehst suggested inviting the Hilltop City Council, area businesses, Rising to New Heights and the EDA to the work session regarding this development. Deb Johnson, 999 st 41 Avenue, asked what current businesses this would encompass. Wyckoff indicated Savers and Hollywood Video. Fehst stated that if relocation was required, we would look to do so within our City. Wyckoff stated that B W3 wouM like to relocate. Wyckoff indicated that, as of today, the City owns the NEI building. Fehst stated that our Police Officers have been directed to check on the building daily, we will shovel the sidewalks, the protective security system is in place, minimal heat and electricity will be maintained, and we will have someone check the boilers daily. Fehst indicated we anticipate receiving $285,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fimds, to be combined with the proceeds from the Tyler SO'eet property sale, to demolish the NEI building. Nawrocki questioned fimds to be repaid to the County. Fehst stated that some money would have to be repaid. Wyckoff indicated the desire to have vohtnteers help salvage ite~ns fi'om the building. Some of the lockers will be taken to the Public Works Department. Fehst commended staff for their hard work with Anoka County Staff and County Commission Kordiak to receive CDBG fitnds. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Fehst referred to a conversation with Judy Yantos indicating that the School Board is also in need of gym space. They have 'commissioned a survey-by Decision Resources Inc. to determine support for additional gym space, repair to the Pool, and a fimess walking area. Some type of joint athletic or community center has been discussed. Fehst will schedule a joint meeting with the School Board on February 24th, at 6:00p. m. He referred to discussions with the YMCA and expressed concern for guaranteed gym space. Fehst described NEI land use possibilities, beyond the original suggestions by Dunbar. He stated fimds might become available to streamline operations of govermnent, where a joint effort, such as gym space, would qualify, l~yckqff stated that we need more than a couple of gyms and would like to work with other groups. Fehst indicated that proposed develovment in the community could increase our P. 9 City Council Minutes FebrumT 9, 2004 Page 8 of 9 population to 23, 000 or 24, 000 people. Wyckoff stated that new market rate townhomes need amenities such as a community center and our city hall is outdated; and to combine them at the NEI site would be her dream. Nawrocki referred to a past time when the YMCA showed h:terest in placing a facility in our town. Residents, inchtding him, helped raise fimds. The facility was built elsewhere and the fimds were not returned. The YMCA has just signed an agreement with the City of Andover. Nawroclci stated that he is not a proponent of keeping NEL but suggested having the YMCA look at the building for their use, possibly with enough remaining space for our Library. Wyckoff indicated the dates the City Manager would be on vacation. Wyckoff questioned the lay off of a Finance Department employee, stating that Council was not informed of this and thought that all staff reductions would be through attrition. Nawrocki referred to such discussions during budget hearings. Wyckoff requested to be informed of any such action in the fi, tture. Wyckoff referred to the City Manager attending an in-state overnight conference, and asked what the current agreement is with staff. Fehst stated there have not been many requests, but out of town travel is allowed for Staff and Councilmembers. Wyckoff referred to Councihnember Nawrocta' attending a national conference in Washington D. C. NawrocM stated that he had been the proponent to removal all out of met~:o travel fi'om the budget and was voted down. Wyckoff referred to the Deputy City Clerk paying her own travel and lodging for a conference last year. Fehst stated everyone but organization presidents did so last year. Nawrocki stated that last year he paid his own expenses. He indicated the importance of this conference. Wyckoff stated that this year she would attend an in-state Mayors conference. Report of the City Attorney - none CITIZENS FORUM Elaine Feely, 4601 Chatham Rd, indicated displeasure at the way C°uncihnembers treat each other on public T.V. She thanked Councilmember Nawrocki for answering her email and returnhzg her long distance phone call. COUNCIL CORNER Nawrocki · S{ated disagreement with misleading wording of budget information in the past and upcoming City Newsletter. · The Board o.fReview notice is hidden in- the back of the newsletter. Fehst stated that it has been changed to the fi'ont page. · Election filings are in July and should be in the newsletter to give people time to prepare. Fehst stated this information would be in the next newslerte?. · The State Auditor praise for our fund balance level is the general fund and does not include the other forty funds that we have, some of which are restricted. Long range - we need to downsize our operation. Ericson · The HRA recognized and hosted a reception for Crestview staff, for their involvement with the City. Crestview is no longer involved with Parkview Villa, but we want a long relationship with them in our co~mrtunity. Welcomed the Walker ElderCare staff. · February is "Love to Read" month. P. 10 City Council Minutes February 9, 2004 Page 9 of 9 * The "Spring Housing Fair" will be SaturdaY, Mat'ch 27th. More information will be available on the Rising to New Heights (RNH) web site. RNH meets at St. Timothy's on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Williams · Initial reaction to the deer issue at the Water Works property was to compromise, now citizens may face having no deer. Indicated that residents should not be allowed to verbally attack Council- members. · Received a thank you from resident in Ramsdell Pat-lc where the trees were planted. Tri-City Hockey fundraiser will be Saturday, February 13th at Murzyn Hall. · Attended the National Prayer Breakfast. 150 countries were present. · Apologized for missing the Ocel retirement pat-ry. ,, Pray for the health, peace and prosperity of our citizens. Kelzenberg The 500 Club did not happened. This was to bring the co~rnuunity together for a fun time. There is a great need for a cormuunity center, which will prove to be even a greater need with all the redevelopment being planned. Wyckoff Love Lights still available,' $3 each; the tree will be lit on February 14th. Every $750 donated pays for one' (international) face surgery. · Human Services Co~mnission will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the "Taste of Heights" event. · Deer task force applications are available at City Hall, and are due back February 20th. They will be forwarded to the Minneapolis .Water Works. Other options to discuss are: contraceptives or removal to an animal sanctuary. · Senior citizen lunch tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. at Star Central, gOth and Central Avenue. · My mission is to bring first class development to our City. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wyckoff adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m. Patricia Muscovitz, CMC Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary P. 11 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: February_ 23, 2004 AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER APPROVAL NO: ITEM: Resolution No. 2004-09 BY: Charles Thompso~j?j_~ Y~~ Advanced Life Support Se~Mces ' B DATE: February 11, 2004 DATE: .. Y/ Background: Approximately three years ago the Fire Chiefs of Richfield, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Eden Prairie, M/nnetonka, St. Louis Park and Columbia Heights began meeting and discuss/ng the current Prhnary Service Areas (PSA) for the Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Transportation System. The consensus among the group was that the-- current system is a monopoly, at a minimum. Should one of our departments decide to get into the transportation business, it would be literally impossible. Should one of our departments try to get the PSA for our area for non transportation purposes but for regulation of services and £mances, it would also be impossible under the current system. Following is a list of issues for PSA Cooperative Service Agreements. Customer Service: Allows a city to be responsive to citizens needs and desires. Local Control: A city should be allowed to provide this public safety service just 1/ice they are allowed to provide police and fire services. A city has no say or input in the ambulance provider unless it gains ownership of the PSA. Fairness'& EquiW: Other cities are allowed to provide this %etter" service to their citizens (Edina, Burnsville, White Bear Lake, Maplewood, Woodbury, Virginia, Hibbing, St. Paul, Red Wing). Efficiency: Ufihzing cross-trained multi-tasked fn'efighters is a more efficient use ofpersormel who are already responding to the incident. These are just a few reasons why the City of Columbia Heights should support legislation with the multiple other cities to gain ownership of the ALS PSA in our community. Understand fully that just because We own the PSA does not mean we would need to transport patients in an Advanced Life Support.manner. Having ownership of this PSA would give us the opportunity to conduct an in-depth study on whether we should get into the transportation business. The biggest advantage of owning the PSA is that we would have control over who provides the transportation se~wices and what they charge for their services. My recommendation is that we pursue the PSA legislation with the understanding that this will not automatically put us in the transportation business but more importantly gives us local control over this service, as we should have. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Waive the Reading of Resolution 2004-09, There Being Ample copies Available to the Public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution 2004-09, Authorizing Support of Legislation Allowing Columbia Heights to Control how Advanced Life Support Services in the City of Columbia Heights are provided. 04-20 COUNCIL ACTION: P. 12 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-09 BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION ALLOWING COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TO CONTROL HOW ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ARE PROVIDED. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights desires to have comrol over how Advanced Life Support service is provided to the citizens of Columbia Heights, and; WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights should be allowed to control Advanced Life Support services as it is allowed to control how other Public Safety Services are provided, and; WHEREAS, the City Council believes special legislation is required to allow the City of Columbia Heights to acquire jurisdiction to control Advanced Life Support services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights supports legislation to achieve this objective. Adopfed this 23ra day of February, 2004. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Mayor, Julienne Wyckoff P. 13 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: February 23, 2004 AGENDA SECTION: ~_~_~ ORIGINATING DEPT.' CITY MANAGER NO: License Department APPROVAL ITEM: License Agenda BY: Shelley Hm~son ,~. DATE: NO: DATE: February 20, 2004 BY; ' / a BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Attached is the business license agenda for the February 23, 2004 City Com~cil meeting. This agenda consists of applications for Contractor licenses for 2004, mhd a Temporary Wine/Beer License for Immaculate Conception Church. At the top of the hcense agenda you will notice a phrase stating *Signed Waiver Form Accompanied Application. This means that the data privacy fm-m has been submitted as required. If not submitted, certain information cannot be released to the pubhc. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for February 23, 2004 as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: P. 14 TO CITY COUNCIL February 23, 2004 *'Signed Waiver FOl-lll Accompanied Application 2004 BUSINESS LICENSE AGENDA CONTRACTORS LICENSES BLDG *Doug Olson Plumbing *Tim's Quality Plumbing *Dean's Professinal Plumb. *Rytter Windows *Midwest Equipment *Residential Heating 931 44th Avenue NE 523 Central Ave, Osseo 20080 Dassel Ln, Corcoran 13361 Jay St NW, Andover 614 Como, St. Paul 1815 E 41st St #A, Mpls $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 TEMPORARY WINE/BEER POLICE *Gregory Tomala for Immaculate Conception Church For April 17, 2004 4030 Jackson St NE $100.00 P. 15 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FINANCE DEPARTMENT COUNCIL MEETING OF: ~ }3~ 2~Oq STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Motion to approve payment of bills out of the proper fUnds, as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number ID-III ~o through I l~L~ in the amount of $ ~[~/e~t~t~.L~0 . These checks have been examined and found to be legal charges against the CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, and are hereby, recommended for payment. P. 16 ACS FIN~CI~ SYSTEM CITY OF COL~BIA HEIGHTS 02/19/2004 16:09:54 Check History GL050S-V06.60 COVERPAGE GL540R * *** L E A N N O *** . * *** L E A N N O *** * * *** L E A N N O *** * * *** L E A N N 0 *** * Report Selection: Optional Report Title ....... 02/23/04 COUNCIL LISTING INCLUSIONS: Fund & Account .............. Check Date .................. Source Codes ................ Journal Entry Dates ......... Journal Entry Ids ........... Check Number ................ Project ..................... Vendor ...................... Invoice ..................... Purchase Order .............. Bank ........................ ~ucher .................... · ~[eased Date ............... ~ared Date ................ thru thru thru thru 107116 thru 107253 thru thru thru thru thru thru thru thru thru Run Instructions: Jobq Banner Copies Form Printer Hold Space LPI Lines CPI CP SP J LEANNO 01 P4 Y S 6 066 10 Y Y ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 02/19/2004 16 Check History 02/23/04 COUNCIL LISTING BANK VENDOR BANK CHECKING ACCOLYNT AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPAN ARCTIC GLACIER BECKETT/JASON BELLBOY BAR SUPPLY BELLBOY CORPORATION CHISAG0 LAKES DISTRIBUTI COCA-COLA BOTTLING MIDWE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE CA DUGDALE/MARY EAST SIDE BEVERAGE CO FLAHERTYS HAPPY TYME C0M GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO GRIGGS-COOPER & CO HOHENSTEINS INC JOHNSON BROS. LIQUOR CO. KIWI KAI IMPORTS KUETHER DIST. CO. MARK VII DIST. METROCALL - ATT MESSAGIN MUSCOVITZ/PATRICIA NAWROCKI/BETH'AA!N NOSKO/MATTHEW OFFICE DEPOT ONVOY 00 PADLEFORD RIVER CRUISES PEPSI-COLA-7 UP PETTY CASH - KAREN MOELL PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS PLUNKETT'S, INC QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS VERIZON WIRELESS VOSS LIGHTING XCEL ENERGY (N S P) CDW-G PERKINS PAINTING ARCTIC GLACIER BAKER/JOANNE BIRCH/PHYLLIS CHISAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTI CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON CITY WIDE WINDOW SERVICE EAST SIDE BEVERAGE CO ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTW G & K SERVICES GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD GRIGGS-COOPER & CO CHECK NUMBER 107116 107117 107118 107119 107120 107121 107122 107123 107124 107125 107126 107127 107128 107129 107130 107131 107132 107133 107134 107135 107136 107137 107138 107139 107140 107141 107142 107143 107144 107145 107146 107147 107148 107149 107150 107151 107152 107153 107154 107155 107156 107157 107158 107159 107160 107161 107162 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GL540R-V06.60 PAGE 1 AMOUNT 96 52 85 68 51 40 262 68 2,665 35 1,431 70 404 00 248 00 79 39 26,663 55 546 50 55 70 43,472 84 20,825 50 18,028 27 730 82 112,518 00 30,283 91 90 07 10 63 40 O0 259 47 42 73 24 95 1,579 60 53 60 183 91 3,618 15 89 67 11,176 39 155 49 42 97 50 28 1,698 76 1,035 00 36 72 80 60 42 00 820 00 1,566 00 40 47 23,245 15 291 38 57 46 67 42 119 24 12,728 60 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 02/19/2004 16 BANK VENDOR BANK CHECKING ACCOUIqT Check History 02/23/04 COUNCIL LISTING GUILFOYLE,STEVEN JAVES/LAURt KNOTT/DALE LANGE TANK, INC MCINTYRE/STEPHEN MOELLER/KAREN NATIONAL WATERWORKS, INC OFFICE DEPOT PETTY CASH - KEITH WINDS QWEST COMMUNICATIONS R.P.MGMT UNITED RENTALS XCEL ENERGY (N S P) YANGZOM/KALSANG WELLS FARGO - PAYROLL AC ACE HARDWARE AMERIPRIDE ANOKA COUNTY - ES ANOKA COUNTY - GOV'T CEN ANOKA COUNTY PROPERTY RE ARMOR SECURITY INC ASPEN MILLS, INC. ATLAS AUTO BODY AWD COOLERS OF MINNESOTA BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD BATTERY CITY INC BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTE BWBR ARCHITECTS CATCO PARTS SERVICE CENTER POINT ENERGY MINN CITY WIDE LOCKSMITHING CON-NELLY INDUSTRIAL CSC CREDIT SERVICES CULLIGAN WATER CYS UNIFORMS DAHLGREN SHA_RDLOW & D-BAN DAVIES WATER EQUIPMENT C EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TEC ENTERPRISE NETWORK SYSTE FIDELITY SERVICES INC G & K SERVICES GENEP~AL REPAIR SERVICE GENUINE PARTS/NAPA AUTO GIS RANGERS H & L MESABI H_AB INC HEIGHTS ELECTRIC INC. CHECK NUMBER 107163 107164 107165 107166 107167 107168 107169 107170 107171 107172 107173 107174 107175 107176 107177 107178 107179 107180 107181 107182 107183 107184 107185 107186 107187 107188 107189 107190 107191 107192 107193 107194 107195 107196 107197 107198 107199 107200 107201 107202 107203 107204 107205 107206 107207 107208 107209 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GL540R-V06.60 PAGE 2 AMOUNT 7.47 73.50 4.46 206.98 2.22 57.85 163.34 33.15 5.33 953.70 8.69 29.00 327.69 239.13 224,707.73 151.78 14.16 214.40 540.83 17,359.13 917 65 203 50 1,985 46 60 55 13,792 00 136 30 203 97 1,950 00 287 21 456 34 28 O0 1,443 00 25 00 444 06 56 64 505 63 239 94 161 22 170 40 4,822 12 385 78 205 50 92 25 4,781 16 1,044 24 230 00 904 86 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 02/19/2004 16 Check History 02/23/04 COUNCIL LISTING BAiqK VENDOR BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT HEINRICH ENVELOPE CORP HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP HYDRAULIC SPECIALTY COMP ICMA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH IN IPC PRINTING JINDRA/PATRICIA KEEP INC/THE LADEN'S BUSINESS MACHINE LBP MECHANICAL INC MENARDS CASHWAY LUMBER-F METRO FIRE METRO WELDING SUPPLY METROCALL - ATT MESSAGIN MGS PROFESSIOAL BUILDING MIDWAY FORD MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MURZYN JR/DONALD J NATIONAL MCGRUFF HOUSE N NORTHERN TOOL & EQUIPMEN OFFICE DEPOT OLSON'S PLUMBING OUTDOOR ENVIROMENTS, iNC PARK SUPPLY INC PERRY'S APPLIANCE SERVIC PETERSON/RONALD PREMIUM WATERS INC RADIO SHACK RESOURCE DOCUMENTS & ADV RITZ CAMERA ROSEDALE CHEV SBC PAGING STREICHER'S GUN'S INC/DO SUBURBAN LAWN CENTER INC SUBURBAN UTILITIES SUPTS SUN PUBLICATION SYSTEMS SUPPLY INC. TAUTGES, REDPATH, & CO., TOUSLEY FORD TP~kNS-ALARM INC TWIN CITY TRANSPORT & RE UNITED RENTALS VECTOR INTERi~ET SERVICES ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS, INC CHECK NUMBER 107210 107211 107212 107213 107214 107215 107216 107217 107218 107219 107220 107221 107222 107223 107224 107225 107226 107227 107228 107229 107230 107231 107232 107233 107234 107235 107236 107237 107238 107239 107240 107241 107242 107243 107244 107245 107246 107247 107248 107249 107250 107251 107252 107253 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GL540R-V06.60 PAGE 3 AMOUNT 527.50 135.00 24.36 807.00 140.00 47.94 70.00 51 64 175 00 408 10 16 95 669 19 27 82 200 72 355 00 503 94 20 00 35 00 2 36 85 18 371 49 412 00 597 63 272 85 119 83 170 40 32 88 47 36 266 25 51 10 73 46 322 58 237 17 382 59 200.00 163.35 623.79 8,959.00 28.24 849.97 61.77 38.79 150.00 284.36 617,349.40 *** ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 02/19/2004 16 Check History GL540R-V06.60 PAGE 4 02/23/04 COUNCIL LISTING BANK VENDOR REPORT TOTALS: CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT 617,349.40 RECORDS PRINTED - 000753 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM 02/19/2004 16:09:56 FUND RECAP: FUND DESCRIPTION 101 201 203 204 213 225 235 240 265 376 415 420 601 602 603 604 609 701 720 884 885 GENERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND PARKVIEW VILLA NORTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH PARKVIEW VILLA SOUTH CABLE TELEVISION RENTAL HOUSING LIBRARY CONFISCATED/FORFEITED PROP TAX INCREMENT BONDS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT - PIR CAP IMPROVEMENT-DEVELOPMENT WATER UTILITY SEWER UTILITY REFUSE FUND STORM SEWER UTILITY LIQUOR CENTR3~L GA_RAGE DATA PROCESSING INSURANCE ESCROW ALL FUNDS Check History DISBURSEMENTS 31,727 94 2,292 33 5,162 03 105 00 1,771 51 305 00 982 63 1,919 00 529 50 13,488 92 3,164 49 1,131 62 3,926 77 1,479 84 764 00 427 32 311,265 62 4,000 69 1,566.25 1,985.46 229,353.48 617,349.40 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GL060S-V06.60 RECAPPAGE GL540R BANK RECAP: BANK NAME BANK CHECKING ACCOUNT TOTAL ALL BAIqKS DISBURSEMENTS 617,349.40 617,349.40 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of Febmm_-y 23, 2004 AGENDA ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER SECTION: Fire APPROVAL ITEM: Close Hearing BY: Charlie Thompson BY: Rental License Revocation DATE: February 23, 2004 DATE: NO: The matter of the revocation of the license to operate a rental unit(s) witlzin the City of Columbia Heights against Julie Marsh regarding rental property at 4524 Monroe Street N.E. for failure to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Codes was previously scheduled to commence at the City Council meeting of February 23, 2004. The public hearing on tlzis property may now be closed in that the owner has met the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to Close the Public Hearing Regarding the Revocation or Suspension of the Rental License Held by Julie Marsh Regarding Rental Property at 4524 Monroe Street N.E. in that the Property complies with the Residential Maintenance Code. COUNCIL ACTION: P. 23 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: 2/23/04 AGENDA SECTION: ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER ITEM: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 146~':~,, BY: K. Hansen ~k~t-' BEING AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. DATE: 2/19/04 : · 1426 PERTAINING TO "PERMIT PARKING ONLY" ON 41sT AVENUE AND JACKSON STREET Background Ordinance 1426 designating permit parking only from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays on 41st Avenue N.E. and Jackson Street N.E. adjacent to 825 41~t Avenue N.E. (N.E.I. College of Technology)was adopted by City Council at their meeting of November 27, 2000 as part of the Development Agreement with NEI. Analysis/Conclusions As NEI no longer owns or occupies the building, a request has been made to the Traffic Commission to remove the "Permit Parking Only" signage. At its meeting of February 2, 2004, the Traffic Commission recommended that the City Council repeal Ordinance No. 1426. City Council action to repeal Ordinance No. 1426 would be necessary. Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1469, there being ample copies available to the public. Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1469, being an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1426 pertaining to designated permit parking only from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays on 41st Avenue N.E. and Jackson St. N.E. adjacent to 825 41~t Avenue N.E. (N.E.I. College of Technology). rU.'jb COUNCIL ACTION: P. 24 ORDINANCE 1469 BEING AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 1426 DESIGNATING PERMIT PARKING ONLY FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCEPT HOLIDAYS ON 41sT AVENUE N.E. AND JACICSON STREET N.E. ADJACENT TO 825 41sT AVENUE N.E. (N.E.I. COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY). WHEREAS Ordinance No. 1426 currently states: Section 1: Parldng shall be designated by peri, it parking only, 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday thi'ough Friday, except holidays, on the north side of 41st Average N.E. from Quincy Street N.E. to the alley west of Central Avenue N.E. consisting of eighteen (18) parallel parking spaces, on the south side of 41st Avenue N.E. fi:om Jackson Street N.E. to the alley west of Central Avenue N.E. consisting of fifteen (15) parallel parking spaces, and on the east side of Jackson Street N.E. south of 42nd Avenue N.E. consisting of eleven (11) parking spaces. Section 2: The provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code, Section 7.205 (1) Milch reads "No person shall park a vehicle in his custody or control in any one place upon any street or roadway for a continuous period longer than six (6) hours..." shall not be applicable during the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except holidays, on the north mhd south sides of 41st Avenue N.E. between Quincy Street N.E. and the alley west of Central Avenue N.E. mhd the east side of Jackson Street N.E. south of 42nd Avenue N.E. Now, therefore, be it resolved that Ordinance 1426 is repealed in its entirety. Fh'st Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: February 9, 2004 February 23, 2004 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Attest: Mayor Julierme Wyckoff Patricia Muscovitz, CMC Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary P. 25 CITY COUNCIL LETTER (Page 1 of 2) MEETING OF: FEBRUARY 23. 2004 ..... AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS ORIGINATING DEPT: CITY MANAGER NO: -] -~ -I FINANCE APPROVAL r I'IdM:prJR.CHASE OF C ASH RE G ISTER B Y: WILLIAMELRITE B Y_. ,/~Z_/.,/// , SYSTEM FOR LIQUOR OPERATION NO: DATE: 02/19/2004 At the work session of February 17, 2004 the City Council reviewed staff's reconzmendation to purchase a new cash register system for the hquor operation. The following items are follow-up to COlrnr~ents, questions and concerns that were raised at that work session. Cost of Operating Current System As was mentioned at the work session, we spent approximately $3,800 on outside service calls for cash register repairs in 2003. However, this was only a small portion of the cost of operating the cra-rent system. On a very conservative basis, I estimated the cost of staff time spent con'ecting malfunctions and performing maintenance on the current system that would not need to be done on a new system well in excess of $6,500. This puts the total cost of maintaining the cra-rent system in excess of $10,000 per year. Cost of New System :: Staff began looking at replacement cash register systems over six months ago. They gathered information on systems used in other liquor operations and requested proposals from vendors. Through this process a significant amount of staff time was spent evaluating the features, and pros and cons of the various systems as well as negotiating, costs with the vendors. The original system proposed by Retail Data Systems was in excess of $100,000 and only covered one system. Through intense negotiations by staff the cost. from Retail Data Systems was negotiated down to $59,850 for what I would consider a better and more cost-effective solution than what was originally proposed. It should be clearly noted that staff did not just ask vendors to quote us a price and then take that price to the council for approval. This was intensely negotiated with comparisons of features and costs between vendors. Even as this went to the work session, staff was still negotiating with Retail Data Systems over additional licensing costs to tie additional computers into the system. Disposal of Current System Staff will continue trying to locate a vendor to purchase om' cmTent system. However, the outlook for this is bleak. The cra-rent cash registers are' almost completely worn out. Both the cash registers and scampers are obsolete in teclmology. If someone were to purchase tiffs system, it would only be for parts for a current system. As the system is obsolete, there is very little demand. As far as someone buying it to use in their business, they would need software to rm~ the system. Here again,, vendors are not writing new software for the Casio system, which without software renders the system basically useless. :It appears that the best we can hope for is that Retail Data Systems will haul it away without charging us for disposal. P. 26 Sulmuary At the present thne staff continues to negotiate a further discom~t of the price or added hardware, software or selwices for the cash register system. If further success is accomplished, it will be reported at the com~cil meeting. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agq'eement with Retail Data Systems for the purchase and installation of the S4 Point of Sale cash register system based on their written proposal at a cost of $59,850. WE:sms 0402191 COUNCIL Attachment COUNCIL ACTION: P. 27