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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 23, 1987OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUt4CIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1987 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present 2. Invocation The Invocation was offered by Pastor Ken Rice of Community United Methodist Church. 3. Consent Agenda The followin§ items were on the consent agenda: Minutes of Previous Meetings The Council approved as written the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of November 5th, the Regular City Council Meeting of November 9th and the Board of Trustees - Volunteer Relief Association Meeting of November 9th. Final Payment - 1987 Street and Parking Lane Striping Program The Council authorized payment of $3,820.76 to AAA Striping Service, Inc. in- cluding an extra $668.64 over the original authorized amount to stripe 53rd Avenue, which is the full payment of the 1987 Street and Parking Lane Striping Program. Conferences and Workshops Achieving Excellence in Law Enforcement The Council authorized the attendance of Robert Jendro and James Kapala at "Achieving Excellence in Law Enforcement" on December 8 - 9, 1987 and also authorized the registration fee of $265 each be paid from the police training budget. John Reid Criminal Interrogation and Behavior Analysis Interview Class The Council authorized the attendance of Michael McGee at the John Reid Criminal Interrogation and Behavior Analysis Interview Class on January 26 - 29, 1988 and also authorized that the registration fee of $395 be paid from the police training budget. Addendum to Modern Computer Contract The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute an addendum to the computer hardware maintenance contract with Modern Computer Systems, Inc, to extend coverage to computer hardware in the Police Department through March 31, 1988 at a cost not to exceed $330. 4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to ~pprove the consent agenda as pre- sented. Roll call: All ayes Mayor Nawrocki introduced Cindy Eggert, the new Editor of the Columbia Heights Focus. Regular Council Meeting November 23, 1987 page 2 5. Oral Petitions There were no oral petitions. 6. Ordinances and Resolutions a. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1158 Being an Ordinance Vacating an Alley Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE ~NO. 1158 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, VACATING A CERTAIN ALLEY The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section !: The City of Columbia Heights herewith vacates the public alley over, across, and under the following described property, to wit: The alley separating Block 20 from Block 19 in Walton's Second Subdivision of Reservoir Hills, according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Anoka County, Minnesota. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: November 23, 1987 Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson to schedule the second reading and the public hearing of Ordinance No. 1158, pertaining to vacation of an alleyway for December 14, 1987. Roll call: All ayes b. Resolution No. 87-61; Being a Resolution Establishing Salary of the City Manager Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 87-61 BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights establishes the yearly salary for the position of City Manager as follows: Effective January 1, 1987 to December 31, 1987 ....... $56,637 Passed this 23rd day of November, 1987. Offered by: Paul son Seconded by: Pet koff Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting November 23, 1987 page 3 c. Resolution No. 87-62; Granting Authorization to Submit a Grant Application and Request for Funding to the Metropolitan Council Under the Second Year Demonstration Project Grant Program Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 87-62 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND REQUEST FOR FUNDING TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL UNDER THE SECOND YEAR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Columbia Heights will act as the sponsor and grantee for the landfill abatement Second Year Demonstration Grant Project to be conducted by the City of Columbia Heights during the period from July 1, 1988, through June 30, 1989; and that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to submit a grant proposal and request for funding for this project to the Metropolitan Council and to execute such agreements and prepare documents as necessary to accept funds and implement the project on behalf of the Project Sponsor. This resolution certifies the following: 1. The project sponsor is an eligible applicant for the Second Year Demon- stration Project Grant Program. 2. The projec't will further the goals of the Metropolitan Council's Solid Waste Management Deve)opment Guide/Policy Plan. 3. The project is in conformance with the approved Solid Waste 'Management Master Plan for the county in which the project will occur if the proposal is being made by a city, county, or solid waste management district. 4. The project sponsor agrees to comply with all applicable laws relating to nondiscrimination and affirmative action. 5. The project sponsor is current in all tax ob)igations to local, state or federal governments. 6. The project sponsor will provide all local and state permits, licenses and authorizations necessary for the implementation of the project. 7. Acknowledgement will be made to the Council for its grant assistance on all promotional materials, reports and publications relating to the project during the grant period. 8. The project sponsor will provide all documentation and reports required by the Council during the grant period. 9. The proposal is complete and all information in the proposal is true and accurate. Passed this 23rd day of November, 1987. Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Regular Council Meeting November 23, 1987 page 4 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the aforegoing resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of November, 1987, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession. 7. Communications William J. Elrite, City Clerk The Council received a letter from the Chairman of the District #13 School Board requesting a meeting to discuss the Joint Powers Agreement with regard to the Recreation and Community Services Commission. Mayor Nawrocki suggested that he, Councilmember Petkoff, Mayor-elect Hadtrath and the City Manager meet with representatives of the School Board in the next few weeks. 8. Old Business There was no old business. 9. New Business a. Purchase of Signs for Parks There was a brief discussion regarding the need for the signs. Mayor Nawrocki felt that the signage may be overdone-from an aesthetic standpoint in some of the parks. Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to purchase various park signs from Neuman Sign Company of Jamestown, North Dakota, for their low quotation of $2,983.36 and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a con- tract for same based on the low competitive bid. Roll call: Paulson~ Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Nawrocki - nay b. Establish Dates for Work Sessions Council work sessions will be held immediately following the adjournment of this Regular Council Meeting, on November 30th immediately following the Special Assessment Hearing and on December 8th at 9:00 p.m.. c. Establish Date for Public Hearing Regarding Condemnation of 3728 Hayes Street Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to conduct a Public Hearing regarding the condemnation of the unsafe structure at 3728 Hayes Street to be conducted on Monday, December 14, 1987 at 7:30 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes d. Letter of Credit Agreement Regarding 4331 and 4359 Third Street The City Manager reviewed the options regarding the letter of credit. He recom- mended extension of the' letter of credit. Staff expressed concern with the location of some dirt on the property being improved. The builder noted that he would find out in a day whether the dirt will be moved or not. The blrm is already built and only needs hay put on top of it. Staff was concerned that the dirt may not be secure and would be washed down with rain into the sewers. Councilmember Paulson suggested that some of these concerns be resolved between staff and the builder and that they establish a timeframe for completing the work about which there is concern. Regular Council Meeting November 23, 1987 page 5 The builder is requesting that the letter of credit be released. An alternative recommended by staff was to extend the date of the letter of credit and that the builder complete the work being requested by the City. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to extend the present letter of credit agreement for 4331 and 4359 Third Street with Osborne Construction Company until June 30, 1988. Roll call: All ayes ]O. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: 1. Request Previously Submitted by Cakes and Catering Exceptionale: Discussion was held regarding the licensing of catering firms who work in the City. The consensus of the Council was to leave the matter as it now stands and is addressed by the City's present ordinance. Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to respond to the letter received from Cakes and Catering Exceptional noting that this matter has been re- viewed by the City Council and by the Park Board regarding the use of John P. Murzyn Hall by licensed caterers and the restriction of that use by caterers located only in Columbia Heights. 2. Curbside Pickup of Recyclable Materials: Councilmember Paulson suggested that a base line be established so if the City does start a pilot program we will have something to work from. Mayor Nawrocki requested more infor- mation be gotten from Super Cycle, Inc. so rates could be compared. 3. Circle Terrace Erosion: The City Manager advised the Council he has been contacted by a property owner on Circle Terrace regarding erosion on her property. He noted that if this problem were taken care of by the City it could be an assessable project. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had no report at this time. ll. Licenses Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to grant the licenses as listed and to waive the fees for the Columbia Heights Concerned For Youth Organization. Roll call: All ayes 12. Payment of Bills Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes Adjournment Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson call: All ayes -Anne Student, Coun~c~ Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki Rol 1