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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 28, 1987OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 28, 1987 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:37 PM. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - Present 2. Invocation The invocation was given by Pastor Karl Smith of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Appointment of Secretary Pro-Tem Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to appoint Bonnie Jewett as Secretary Pro-Tom. Roll Call: Ail Ayes. Consent Agenda Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to approve the following items as presented on the consent agenda. Roll Call: Ail Ayes· Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) The Council approved th® minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 14th, the Continued City Council Meeting of December 15th, and the Board of Trustees - Volunteer Relief Association of December 15th. Gambling License Renewal Application for Lions Club of Columbia Heights at Dick's Place The Council directed the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the renewal of a charitable gambling license for the Columbia Heights Lions Club. Purchase of Printed Forms The Mayor and City Manager were authorized to enter into a contract with Davidson Printing for the printing of 5,000 sets of Offense Reports, 5,000 sets of Investigation Supplements, and 15,000 sets of Initial Complaint Reports, for a total price of $1,491 ·22. Final Payment for $gth Avenue Access to Murzyn Hall Under Project #8404 The Council accepted the work performed to install an asphalt drive from 39th Avenue to the John P. Murzyn Hall parking lot and to make final payment to Fairfax Asphalt, Inc. in an amount of $950. Final Payment for Municipal Project #8704 The Council accepted the work performed under Project #8704 and authorized the final payment to Bacon's Electric Company in the amount of $4,690. Ch~n~e Order One for Florock Northwest, Inc. Contract The Council authorized Change Order #1 to Project #8704, and pay FLorock Northwest, Inc. an additional $687. Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for Landfill Abatement The Mayor and City Manager were authorized to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for distribution of landfill abatement funds for the first half of 1988. Regular Council Meeting Page 2 Meeting of December 28, 1987 5. Oral Petitions Doug Hill, a resident of Columbia Heights, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mayor Nawrocki and expressed his gratitude to the Mayor for his assistance and service over the past years. 6. Ordinances and Resolutions ae Resolution 87-66; being a resolution recognizing the dedicated services of~ayor Bruce Nawrocki--The resolution was read by Council President Rita Petkoff. RESOLUTION 87-66 BEING A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATED SERVICES OF BRUCE NAWROCKI WHEREAS, Bruce G. Nawrocki has been Mayor for twenty-two years, preceded by four years years as a Councllmember, of the City of Columbia Heights; and, WHEREAS, he has worked closely with the Council, City Manager, and Staff during much of that time; and, WHEREAS, he has responded personally to many citizen complaints and has assisted above and beyond the ordinary requirements of his mayoral duties; and, WHEREAS, he has contributed much to the administration of the City through his work on the City's Downtown Central Business District Revitalization, Public Transportation - Shared Ride Para-Transit, the two senior citizens homes - parkview Villa and Heights Manor, and many similar projects over his tenure as Mayor and Councilmember of the City of Columbia Heights; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COL~BIA HEIGHTS, ~INNESOTA, THAT: The Council herein expresses its appreciation to Bruce G. Nawrocki for his fine service to the administration and to the citizens of Columbia Heights; and, 2. The Council hereby sincerely thanks Bruce G. Nawrocki for his fine efforts; and~ 3. The Council wishes Bruce G. Nawrocki the greatest success in the future. Passed this 28th day of December, 1987. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Petkoff Paulson Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - Aye Nawrocki - Abstain Bonnie A. Jewett, ~ecretary Pro-Tem Rita Petkoff, Council President Regular Council Meeting Page 3 Meeting of December 28, 1987 7. Communications Request from ~FW Post #230 to Conduct a Loyalty Day Parade--Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to approve a parade permit to the Columbia Heights ~FW Post t230, provided the necessary applications have been submitted, for a parade to be conducted on April 30, 1988, as indicated in Quartermaster Duane Running's letter received December 22, 1987. Roll Call: Ail Ayes. Non-Compliance with Cable Franchise Agreement and Cable TV Company Rate Increase--Additional information is being developed on this subject; therefore, the item was tabled to be discussed at the next Council Meeting· The Mayor reported on the Northern Mayors' Association Meeting which he and the City Manager attended last week. A Steering Committee Report was distributed for informational purposes only. The City Manager will be presenting additional information at an upcoming City Council Meeting. 8. Old Business Purchase of Radio-Activated Early Warning Siren Devices--Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the City to participate in the Ramsey County purchasing contracts and to authorize the purchase of a radio-activated system for eight early warning sirens from Healy-Ruff Company of St. Paul in the amount of $17,600 based upon the R~m~ey County contract; and, furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement for same. Roll Call: Ail Ayes. Removal of Floating BOg from Secondary Pond, Project #8722--Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to table further action on Project #8722; and, furthermore, direct the City Manager to send a letter to the property owners informing them of the action of the Columbia Heights and Fridley City Councils. Roll Call: All Ayes. New B~siness Sullivan Shores - Final Plat Approval--The Engineering staff have reviewed the plat, plans, and specifications as submitted and find them to be in compliance with the ordinances of the City. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the Sullivan Shores final plat; provided, however, that the developer complies with Section 9.~03 of the City Code including the payment of necessary fees. Roll Call: Ail Ayes· Open Letter to the City Council Members from Mayor Bruce Nawrocki-- Mayor Nawrocki read his letter to the City Council Members expressing appreciation for the service and dedication of Council Members, Board and Commission Members, and City Employees; presenting ideas for the Regular Council Meeting Page 4 Meeting of December 28, 1987 future direction of the City; and wishing the best for the Council and Mayor-El.et in the coming year· c. The Mayor reported Ken Nygaard, a long-time member of the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, passed away· There is a vacancy on this Commission. 10. Reports Report of the City Manager The City Manager's Report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed. Problems Encountered with Fire Department Pumper #3783 and Potential Repair--The fire truck which the City is having problems with was purchased in 1977; it's the second newest truck. Rlce Creek Watershed D/strict - Water Resources Management Plan-- The City's concerns were not shared by the Board of Managers and amendments to the plan were minimal and did not recognize problems that may be encountered by fully-developed communities. The Public Works Director gave an example of how the strict requirements for improving water quality standards might create a hardship for the City. Pavement Management System--The Mayor expressed hope that the Council would take time to analyze information presented to determine how much of the system has cost benefit that is supportable to the City. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney indicated he would like an Executive Session called for discussion regarding architectural fees of John P. Murzyn Hall addition/renovation. Other items which were outstanding regarding Murzyn Hall have been resolved: The easement across the railroad tracks is basically finalized; the suit by Hayes has been settled without payment by the City; and, the matters of Antco subcontrators has been resolved by an agreement. 11. Licenses Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to approve the licenses asllsted and to waive the fees as indicated. Roll Call: Ail Ayes. 12. Payment of Bills Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to pay the bills as listed out of proper 'funds. Roll Call: Ail Ayes. The meeting was recessed at 8:30 PM to meet in an Executive Session. Regular Council Meeting Pa&e 5 Meeting of December 28, 1987 The meetin~ was reconvened at 9:21 PM from an Executive Session with the City Attorney for discussion of the architectural contract for Murzyn Hall. The City Attorney will continue to pursue the matter. No action was taken by the City Council at this time. Adjournment Motion by ?eterson, second by Carlson to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 9:22 PM. Roll Call: All Ayes. ~, ayor