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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 26, 1987OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUHBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL HEETING OCTOBER 26, 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 There were no clergy available to offer an Invocation. 3. Consent Agenda The following items were contained in the consent agenda: Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Heeting of October 12th as written and there were no corrections. Sign Variance, City of Columbia Heights, John Hurzyn Hall, 530 Mill Street The Council approved a ten foot sign setback variance to allow the installation of a freestanding changeable copy sign at John Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill Street. League of Minnesota Cities Membership Dues The Council approved the continued membership with the League of Minnesota Cities and approved the annual membership payment of $7,897. Award of Bid - 1988 Shared Ride The Council approved awarding the bid for the Shared Ride Para Transit Program contract to Yellow Taxi Service Corporation for the calendar year 1988 in the amount of $1,75 per passenger carried based upon low responsible bid received, and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for same. Final Payment for 1987 Sealcoat Project #8703 The Council accepted the sealcoating work for Project #8703 and authorized the final payment to Allied Blacktop Company of Maple Grove in an amount of $4,213.83. 4. Approval of Conse.nt Agenda Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the consent agenda. Roll call: All ayes 5. Oral Petitions There were no oral petitions. 6. Ordinances and Resolutions First Reading of Ordinance No. 1157; Pertaining to Changes in the Parking Ordinance Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1157 there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1157 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO CHANGES IN PARKING ORDINANCE The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Regular Council Meeting October 26, 1987 page 2 Section 1: Section 9.116(4)(n) which reads as follows, to wit: Sanitarium, Convalescent Home, Rest Home, Nursing Home or Institution: At least one ('1) parking space for each six (6) beds for which accommodations are offered, plus one (I) additional space for each fifteen (15) beds. Is herewith amended to read as follows, to wit: Sanitarium, Convalescent Home, Rest Home, Nursing Home or Institution: At least one (1) parking space for each two (2) beds for which accommodations are offered. Section 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: October 26, 1987 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1157 Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1157, Pertaining to changes in the parking ordinance, on November 9, 1987. Roll call: All ayes 7. Communications a. Request of Rottlund Company Regarding Issuance of Building Permits The City Manager recommended denial of these requests noting the experience of the City with another developer in the City grading of the sites after some of the units were built. The City Engineer noted he had not yet seen any plats or development plans. The Building Inspector stated he had not received the draft copy of the plans until late On this day. It was noted all of this data must be reviewed. The Director of Community Development advised the Council that the developer's engineering company had been working with the City's Engine- ering Department approximately three weeks on this project. He felt the pro- posed plan for the one building could be authorized because it is being located in an area where all of the utilities are in and the grading would not change. The City Manager noted that the developer did not own this parcel presently. It was stated that the conveyance of this parcel is scheduled for this week. Councilmember Peterson was of the opinion that the permit should be issued as the weather could interfere if construction were delayed. He also noted that the elevations were already established. Mayor Nawrocki revTewed the entire project in conjunction with the City's responsibility. Councilmember Paulson inquired when the final plat approval should be expected and was advised this should happen around the 14th of December. Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to grant the request of the RottlUnd Company to issue building permits for a three-unit townhouse building at Sullivan Shores prior to the final plat approval and issued upon the Engineering Department's concerns being addressed as well as the preliminary approval being given by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll call: All ayes b. Columbia Heights' Lions Club Request The Columbia Heights' Lions Club is requesting permission to hold bingo and pull tab sales on Sunday, November 15th with the profits being given to the Highland Lassies' Fund for a trip to the Hula Bowl. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to indicate to the State Gambling Control Board that the City Council has no objections to the Columbia Heights' Lions Regular Council Meeting October 26, 1987 page 3 being issued a license. Roll call: All ayes c. Licensed Caterers A letter was received by the Council from a local catering service requesting the possibility of an evaluation regarding the use of Murzyn Hall by licensed caterers in the City of Columbia Heights exclusively. The Council referred this matter to the City Attorney for review and comment. Councilmember Petkoff re- quested the City Attorney to pass his comments and review on to the Park Board as well. Councilmember Paulson requested the staff to find out how many catering firms there are in the City. 8. Old Business Cable TV North Central - 1956 Annual Report Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to accept the 1986 Annual Report as amended from Cable TV North Central and that it satisfies all of the pre-stated require- ments. Roll call: All ayes 9. New Business a. Award of Bid and/or Authorization to Pave Railroad Crossing/Driveway at Murzyn Hall The City Manager distributed the bids received. The Public Works Director noted that this project should be done as soon as possible. The paving will go right up to the rails and when the rails are removed more paving will be required. Mayor Nawrocki mentioned he had seen plans for a business interested in moving into the area and observed they included the use of one of the spurs. The Public Works Director will check on this. He also has contacted other clients of the apparent low bidder and has received reports of good work. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to award the bid to pave the railroad crossing at Murzyn Hall to Fairfax Asphalt, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $950.00. Roll call: All ayes b. Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for Landfill Abatement Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Anoka for distribution of 1986 landfill surcharge monies. Roll call: All ayes c. Personal Leave Time for Employees The City Manager stated he had been verbally requested by some City employees to request the Council's consideration of closing City Hall for half a day on Tuesday, October 27, 1987 in recognition of the Minnesota Twins winning the World Series. The City Attorney was requested to draft a resolution regarding this matter for presentation later in the meeting. d. Carpeting in City Hall The City Manager advised the Council of the new quote for carpeting in City Hall with the addition of the entire Police Department and the Mayor/Council offices. It was noted that the inclusion of these additional areas still kept the total costs under the budgeted amount. It had been previously noted that Councilmember Petkoff would be the Council representative to assist in color choice. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the contract for carpeting to be increased to $16,515 and to enlarge the areas of City Hall to be carpeted. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting October 26, 1987 page 4 e. Radio Equipment for Use in City Departments Councilmember Carlson met with a number of City staff and a radio equipment specialist. The specialist had completed an evaluation of the radio system presently being used by staff. Some of the equipment is more than twenty years old and does not coordinate welt within the system. Councilmember Carlson gave an approximate cost for replacing the entire system. Mayor Naw- rocki inquired what would be the source of funding for new equipment. The City Manager advised that some replacement equipment had been budgeted for in the 1987 and the 1988 budgets and was also included in the Civil Defense budget. Councilmember Petkoff suggested the equipment could be budgeted for over a period of time as was the new fire truck and felt this matter should be an item for discussion at a Council work session. f. Personal Leave Time for Employees (cont.) The City Attorney read the resolution he had drafted for personal leave time for employees in recognition of the Twins winning the World Series. RESOLUTION NO. 87-58 BEING A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 1987 WORLD SERIES VICTORY BY THE MINNESOTA TWINS WHEREAS: In recognition of the 1987 World Series victory by the Minnesota Twins, the victory celebration scheduled for October 27th, and the proclamation of Governor Perpich granting non-essential state employees certain paid leave NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Columbia Heights hereby grants paid leave to non-essential full time employees and non-essential part time employees working twenty hours or more per week the hours of 12:00 noon to 4:45 p.m. on October 27, 1987. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no employees shall be granted such leave except for those hours scheduled to be worked by that employee during the hours of 12:O0 noon to 4:45 p.m. on October 27, 1987, and that employees will not be granted leave under this resolution if such employee's absence would adversely affect the provision of City services as decided in the sole discretion of the City Manager. Passed this 27th day of October, 1987. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Mayor Bruce G. Nawrockl Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary lO. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: Regular Council Meeting October 26, 1987 page 5 Removal of Bog at Highland Lake Secondary Pond: Residents who will be affected by this project if it is pursued met with staff from Columbia Heights and Fridley. The outcome of that meeting was discussed. It was noted that a letter regarding the items discussed at that meeting was sent to all affected property owners. Also the letter is requesting each resldent's position on whether this project should proceed or not. When the results of the letter are received the Council will be informed. The City of Fridley indicated it is still only willing to pay one third of the project. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney reported on the issuance of licenses to businesses who are delinquent in paying taxes. He advised that the statute addressing this matter only refers to taxes owed being $500 or more. He noted that the City has no responsibility other than obtaining She social security number and the business identification number from the license applicant. Il. Licenses Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to approve the licenses as listed upon pay- ment of proper fees and that the itinerant food stand license fee for the Colum- bia Heights Fire Department Women's Auxiliary be waived. 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 Peterson, second by Carlson to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki /o-Anne Student, Cb~'6-cil Secretary