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:
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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
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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
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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:
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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