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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 12, 1987OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLU~BIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12, 1987 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 p.m.. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present 2. Invocation The Invocation was offered by Pastor W. Karl Smith of Oak Hill Baptist Church. 3. Consent Agenda The following items were on the consent agenda: Minutes of Previous Meetings The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 28th, the 1988 Budget Public Hearing of September 29th and the Special Budget Meeting of October 8th as written and there were no corrections. Special Purpose Fence, Scott Amundson, 3820 Jackson Street The Council approved the special purpose fence along the south property line at 3820 Jackson Street based on the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Setback Variance, David Clausen, 2220 North Upland Crest David Clausen had appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting a side yard variance of five feet from the required ten foot side yard setback along a side street to install a 24' x 24' detached garage at 2220 North Upland Crest. The Council approved the variance request due to the hardship of the location of the existing tree and concurred in the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Columbia Heights Community Credit Uni.on Request for Use of Banner The Council authorized the placement of a banner in conjunction with the celebration of National Credit Union Week at the Columbia Heights Community Credit Union, 843 40th Avenue from October 13th - October 16th and that a $100 refundable deposit be provided to assure removal of the banner. Conferences, Workshops, Schools and Seminars The Council ratified the action of the City t~anager in authorizing'the attendance of June JoHnston, City Accountant, at the 1987 Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association Conference~ October 14-16, 1987 in Alexandria, Minnesota and also authorized that related expenses be reimbursed. The Council also ratified the action of the City Manager in authorizing the attendance of Bill Elrite, Finance Director, at the 1987 Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association Conference, October 14-16, 1987 in Alexandria, Minnesota as well as the related expenses being reimbursed. Ratify City Manager's Action R~garding Repair of Heating Unit The Council ratified the action of the City Manager to retain the services of Sharp Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. for repairing the Police Depart- ment heating unit in the amount of $1,540 based upon low quotation and also authorized the Mayor and Ci'ty Manager to execute a contract for same. Regular Council Meeting October 12, 1987 page 2 4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to approve the consent agenda. Roll call: All ayes 5. Oral Petitions There were no oral petitions. 6. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1156; Conveying Real Property to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights Previously Ordinance No. 1153 had provided for the sale of Sullivan Lake property to the HRA. Ordinance No. 1153 contained the incorrect description of the pro- perty to be transferred. Ordinance No. 1156 correctly states the portion of Sul- livan Lake property to be sold. Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1156 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1153, CONVEYING REAL PROPERTY TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS The City Council of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section One (1) of Ordinance No. 1153, passed August 24, 1987, which reads as follows, to-wit: The City of Columbia Heights shall deed and convey to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, the following-described real property, to wit: REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 84, files of the Registrar of Titles of Anoka County, Minnesota ~. is herewith amended to read as follows, to wit: The City of Columbia Heights shall deed and convey to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, the following-described real property, to wit: TRACT A, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 84, files of the Registrar of Titles, County of Anoka. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: Second reading: Date of passage: September 28, 1987 October 12, 1987 October 12, 1987 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Petkoff Pa u 1 son A11 ayes Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki Regular Council Meeting October 12, 1987 page 3 b. Other Ordinances and Resolutions There were no other ordinances or resolutions. 7. Communications a. Traffic Commission Traffic Study at 44th Avenue and Central Avenue Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to accept the Traffic Commission's motion to undertake the recommended improvements in the traffic study for the inter- section of 44th Avenue and Central Avenue, and to direct the City Engineer to undertake a project for the same. Roll call: All ayes b. Planning and Zoning Commission Setback Variance, Steven Engquist, 4752 Fourth Street Mr. Engquist requested a variance of 4.5 feet from the required twenty feet relating to his garage doors and location of his garage. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial due to the lack of a hardship. Council- member Peterson recommended approval of the variance noting that the City would not gain anything by requiring this property owner to move the location of the garage. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to grant the 4.5 foot variance from the required twenty foot when garage doors face the alley at 4752 Fourth Street. Roll call: All ayes c. Amendment to Parking Ordinance The Planning and Zoning Commission was requested to review the Parking Ordinance for proposed changes and to specifically review Section 9 pertaining to sani- tariums, convalescent homes, rest homes, nursing homes and institutions as well as proposed changes regarding retail stores and service shops as it relates to barber and beauty shops. Staff recommended Section 9 be revised by changing the requirements to one (1) parking space for each two beds for also recommended that Section 9 be amended to add barber and beauty shops.~ be required to two parking spaces for each barber or beauty shop chairs. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended changes to the ordinance regarding nursing homes but did not recommend any changes to that portion of the ordinance which addressed barber or beauty shops. It was noted this ordinance would not affect Crest View Lutheran Home at the pre- sent time but would affect the Home if additional beds were added. Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amendment consistent with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll call: All ayes d. Columbia Heights Community Credit Union Councilmember Peterson inquired if all of the requirements of the site plan for the Credit Union's new building at 843 40th Avenue had been met. The Building Inspector advised that they had. Councilmember Peterson inquired if the site plan had included a screening fence on the north side of the property and was advised they did not. The Credit Union owns the house directly north of the its property. Mayor Nawrocki noted he had spoken to the property owner of the home directly north of that owned by the Credit Union as they had contacted him about the condition of the house. The Mayor then contacted the President of the Credit Regular Council Meeting October 12, 1987 page 4 to discuss the plans for the house. It is the plan of the Credit Union to remove the house it owns and install a fence with the City's approval. The Mayor has a sketch of the proposed fence of the Credit Union and will confer with the owner of the home north of the house owned by the Credit Union. 8. Old Business There was no old business. New Business a. Award of Bid for Carpeting Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to reject the bid of Shelton Interiors, of St. Paul, Minnesota, on the basis that the product bid is not consistent with the City's minimum specifications and to award the bid for carpeting at City Hall to the Floor Store of Bloomington, Minnesota in the total amount of $13,723 based upon low, responsive formal bid, and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes b. Skating Rink Matting Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to purchase ten 75' rolls of 1/4" thick surface vinyl skate-spike resistent matting from Superior Products, Mfg., Com- pany of St. Paul, for $5,040; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes c. Indemnification of Former Fire Chief and the City Manager Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to defend, save harmless, and indemnify the City Manager and Former Fire Chief, Don Johnson, as defendents in a suit filed by John Berg and Denise DeMars as plaintiffs. Roll call: All ayes d. North Central Cable TV in Violation of Cities' Franchise Ordinance Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to table this item upon recommendation of the City Manager. Roll call: All ayes 10. Reports a. City Manager's Report The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: 1. Murzyn Hall - Parking Lot Exit to 39th Avenue: The Public Works Director indicated that the Soo Line Railroad has requested the track be vacated. The railroad company had indicated they will be in soon to start construction in order to allow the City to pave the roadway within the railroad right- of-way. 2, Outdoor Warning Signals: The City Manager advised that the prices quoted for these warning signals were possibly good through the month of December. The Mayor requested additional information. 3. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban: The question of insuring this vehicle was referred to the Insurance Commission. 4. Council Inspection of Various Roadways in Anticipation of the 1988 Public Regular Council Meeting October 12, 1987 page 5 Improvement Hearings: The City Manager requested members of the Council to view the roads being proposed for improvement. The Council set the date for this reviewal on Tuesday, October 20th at 5:30 p.m.. Councilmember Peterson requested the signage on the businesses in the 40th and 5th area be viewed. 5. Status Report'as it Pertains to the City of Columbia Heights Regards Re- cycling: The status reports were reviewed. A recycling program for city paper is being imp)emented for in-house paper. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the City Manager to start an in-house recycling paper program. Roll call: All ayes b. City Attorney's Report The City Attorney was unable to get information regarding the issuance of licenses to businesses who had not paid their taxes. This information will be given at the next Council meeting. The City Attorney advised he had met with representatives of the First National Bank of St. Paul regarding the disposition of the Evenson properties in the City, namely the shopping center and the bank building on 40th and Central Avenues. He noted that the Evenson Companies is in the process of transferring the properties to the Bank in lieu of the bank foreclosing. ll. Licenses Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to grant the licenses as listed upon proper payment of the fees. Roll call: All ayes 12. Payment of Bills Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call: Ali ayes Adjournment Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes Mayor bruce G. Na~rocki Anne Student, C6-~r~il Secretary