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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 28, 1987OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 1987 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present Petkoff - absent 2. Invocation The invocation was offered by Pastor Ken Rice of Community United Methodist Church. 3. Consent Agenda Minutes for Approval The Council approved as written the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 14th and the Board of Trustees, Volunteer Relief Association Meeting of September 14 and there were no corrections. Resolution No. 87-53; Designating Election Judges and Judges' Compensation The Council waived the reading of Resolution No. 87-53 and approved the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 87-53 BEING A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ELECTION JUDGES FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Pursuant to City Charter, Section 30 and M.S.S. 204A.17, the Council shall appoint, at least 25 days before election, qualified voters in each election district to be judges of election. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does appoint the attached list of judges, by precinct, for the City Primary Election to be held on October 13, 1987, if necessary, and the City General Election to be held on November 3, 1987 with an hourly remuneration of $5.36 for a head judge and $4.57 for an election judge. Passed this 28th day of September, 1987. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Resolution No. 87-54; 1988 Fee Schedule for Business Licenses The Council waived the reading of Resolution No. 87-54 and approved the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 87-54 ESTABLISHING 1988 BUSINESS LICENSE FEES WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, pertaining to commercial licensing regulations provides for the establishing of annual license fees; and, Regular Council Meeting September 28j 1987 page 2 WHEREAS, the City has participated in a survey of metropolitan municipalities regarding business license fees charged by other communities; and, WHEREAS, the City is attempting to maintain business licenses which are comparable; and, WHEREAS, the City annualy reviews its business fee schedule; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the attached proposed license fee schedule be adopted and effective January 1, 1988. Passed this 28th day of September, 1987. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki Request for Block Party - University .H. eig.hts The Council authorized a block party in University Heights on Sunday, October 18, t987, from l:OO p.m.. to 5:30 p.m.and the party organizers were requested to coor- dinate their activities with City staff , specifically to provide direction regarding placement of barricades on Maureen Drive, access by emergency vehicles and other matters,deemed necessary. Request for Charitable Gambling License by Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters for Tony Roma's The City Council requested the City Manager to advise the Minnesota Charitable Gambling Control Board that the City has no objections to the issuance of a Class B Gambling License to the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters Club, Inc. for use at Tony Roma's Restaurant, 5085 Central Avenue. Establish Special Assessment Hearing Date The Council established Monday, November 30, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. for the date of a Special Assessment Public Hearing. Request to. Seek Bids for 1988 Shared Ride Para Transit Program The Council authorized the City Manager to seek bids for the 1988 Shared Ride Para Transit Program for calendar year 1988; with the awarding of such bids to be presented to the Council on October 26, 1987. Award of Bid of Electric Conduit Replacement and Repairs for Municipal Service Center The Council awarded the electrical conduit replacement and repair work at the Municipal Service Center to Bacon's Electric Company of Fridley for their low quotation of $4,600.00 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same. 4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes 5. Oral Petitions There were no oral petitions. Regular Council Meeting September 28, 1987 page 3 6. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1155 Pertaining to Salaries of the Governing Body Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes Some residents of the community requested the Council explain the requested increase. Mayor Nawrocki reviewed the time spent by himself for the last nine months of this year on City business. Each member of the Council advised they spend appro- ximately twenty to twenty-five hours each week on City business. It was noted that the most recent wage increase for the Council was in 1981 and previously to that the increase was in 1973. The Mayor noted that this increase overall was less than those received by City employees over the same period of time. He observed that members of this Council are much more available to the citizenry than in most other communities. It was felt that if the salaries were compared on an hourly basis they would be on the low side. Some residents in attendance stated they felt that the salaries were justified and an admirable job was being done by the Council. ORDINANCE NO. 1155 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO SALARIES OF THE GOVERNING BODY The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 2.102(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977 as amended, which reads as follows, to-wit: Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 415.11, effective January 1, 1982, the salary of each Councilman is hereby fixed at $5,400.00 per year, payable at the rate of $450.00 per month, and the salary of the Mayor is hereby fixed at $9,000.00 per year, payable at the rate of $750.00 per month. As of January 1, 1983, the salary of each Councilman shall be $6,000.00 per year, payable at the rate of $500.00 per month, and the salary of the Mayor shall be $10,200.O0 per year, payable at the rate of $850.00 per month. Is herewith amended to read as follows, to-wit: Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 415.11, effective January 1, 1988, the salary of each Council member is hereby fixed at $6,900.00 per year, payable at the rate of $575.00 per month, and the salary of the M~yor is hereby fixed at $12,OO0.00 per year, payable at the rate of $1,O00.00 per month. As of January 1, 1989, the salary of each Council member shall be $7,800.00 per year payable at the rate of $650.00 per month, and the salary of the Mayor shall be $13,8OO.OO per year, payable at the rate of $'1,150.00 per month. Section ll: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. First reading: Second reading: Date of passage: September ll, 1987 September 28, 1987 September 28, t987 Regular Council Meeting September 28, 1987 page 4 Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki b. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1156; Correcting Description of Sullivan Lake Property Motion by Peterson, 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. I153, CONVEYING REAL PROPERTY TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS The City Council of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section l: 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: September 28, 1987. Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1156, correcting the description of Sullivan Lake property for October 12, 1987. Roll call: All ayes c. Resolution No. 87-55; ~eing a Resolution Certifying Delinquent Special Assessments Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 87-55 CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that Regular Council Meeting September 28, 1987 page 5 The County Auditor be, and he is hereby directed, to levy the delinquent special assessments on the properties in the City of Columbia Heights as submitted on the attached sheets and filed in the Assessment Books for 1987 totaling $86,227.52. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the forgoing amounts shall be included in the individual real estate tax statements for the current year and identified thereon as "Special Assessments - Fund #913". SAID LEVIES shall be enforced and collected in the manner provided for the enforcement and collection of State and County taxes under and in accordance with the provisions of the general laws of the State. All assessments with penalties and interest as indicated thereon paid to the County Treasurer shall belong to the City of Columbia Heights and shall be turned over to the City Treasurer in the manner provided by the City Charter and Ordinances. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS shall accept payments on these levies until October 15, 1987. Upon receipt of said payments the County will be notified to remove this levy from the tax rolls. Passed this 28th day of September, 1987. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki 7. Communications a. Traffic Commission The minutes of the September 14th Traffic Commission meeting were provided for informational purposes only. b. Conditional Use Permit & Variance, Emerson Automotive Service, 4457 University Avenue The Development Sppcialist reviewed all of the conditions being requested by the City Council and the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. He noted there were a number of requirements being requested which reflected concern for the residential nature of the area. The planting of trees on the west side of the property is being recommended. The legal counsel for the property owner stated that trees may inhibit the visibility of the building which is of prime concern for traffic moving on University Avenue. Councilmember Carlson had concern with the trees as well as an obstruction to motorists on 45th Avenue. He recommended that an addition of two spreading-type shrubs be considered. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to grant Emerson Automotive the following variances: 1. A fifteen foot setback variance from the front property line to allow the erection of a freestanding sign in the northwest corner of the lot due to the hardship of the distance from the main thoroughfare and provided all other signage conforms to the Sign Ordinance; 2. A ten foot green area variance along the west property line due to the hardship of the location of the existing pump islands; Regular Council Meeting September 28, 1987 page 6 and to grant Emerson Automotive a conditional use permit subject to the following conditions: 1. The site plan be in conformance with the requirements of the Public Works Department 2. The required screening fence erected along the east property line be placed a minimum of three feet inside the alley right-of-way line and extending the fence to the southeast corner of the property 3. The site be maintained at all times in a state of good repair in accordance with the site plan and landscape plan dated September 17, 1987; and in ad- dition, all landscape areas and screening fences to be maintained in good ~ondition including exhibited growth by all landscape material 4. The property owner be allowed to keep the existing flagpole and light in the public right-of-way provided they be relocated at the owner's expense due to reason of public improvement or public access concerns 5. The existing trash dumpster be located east of the proposed service bay addition out of direct public view 6. The landscape plan be accepted provided two spreading juniper be installed in the landscape area along the University Avenue service road. Roll call: All ayes c. Other Communications A letter was received from an insurance agency regarding insurance coverage for the City. Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson to refer this letter to the Insurance Com- mission. Roll call: All ayes A memo was received from North Central Cable Television regarding increase in subscriber rates. The City Manager noted there was no actual rate increases mentioned. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to refer this matter to the Cable Communi- cations Commission. Roll call: All ayes 8. 01d Business a. Request for Grand Opening Banners and Reader Board by Central Avenue Mobil, 3701 Central ~venue Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize the erection of banners in conjunction with a grand opening sale at Central Avenue Mobil, 3701 Central Avenue, for five consecutive days from Tuesday, October 6, 1987 to Saturday, October 10, 1987; and, furthermore, that a $100 refundable deposit be provided to assure removal of the banners. Roll call: All ayes 9. New Business a. Award of Bid for Signage at John P. Murzyn Hall Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to award the bid for signage at John P. Murzyn Hall to Crosstown Sign, Inc., for $9,890, without the base but that there will be further negotiations regarding the base, and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and C~ty Manager to enter into an agreement for same. The Lions Club is donating the funds for this sign and had requested they be the only contributo~ This bid does not include the Kasota stone on the base which could be done at a later time. Councilmember Peterson requested staff to pursue having the base installed by city crews. The Mayor also requested staff to look into costs for the Kasota stone and that the entire matter be brought back to the Council and to the Lions Club. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting September 28, 1987 page 7 b. Loop Belden Porter, Inc. - Air Conditioning Bill Mayor Nawrocki requested a breakdown be gotten on the number of hours of labor for work done on the air conditioning units at City Hall. Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to authorize the payment not to exceed $6,809.77 to Loop Belden Porter, Inc. for repairs performed on the air cond- tion units located over the Police Department and that this payment is subject to further verification of hours spent. Some work had taken place after a war- ranteed unit had been installed and the Council wanted clarification as to whether or not any of the labor charges were for this work. Roll call: All ayes c. Chevrolet Suburban Offered for Donation by Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters It was suggested by staff that the Boosters submit to the City a list of those members who will be authorized to drive the vehicle. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the acceptance of the Chevrolet Suburban from the Athletic Boosters conditioned upon the Athletic Boosters supplying the City with a list of those members who would be driving the Vehicle and the use of the vehicle. Roll call: All ayes 10. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: 1. Establish Date for Revocation of 500 Club Beer License: The City Attorney requested no action be taken on this matter until he has prepared a recom- mendation. 2. Security Services Contract for Murzyn Hall - Insurance Requirements: The security firm recently hired for services in Murzyn Hall has advised the City Manager they cannot comply with the insurance requirements. The firm can supply $500,000 insurance coverage but not the $600,000 as required by the proposed contract. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the requirement of $600,000 insurance coverage and accept $500,000 insurance coverage. Roll call: All ayes. 3. Appointment to Head Custodian Position: Bill Antzaras has been appointed to the position of Head Custodian, effective September 28, 1987 at the entry rate of $9.05 per hour. He was hired on a promotional basis. The Mayor felt since this had been a new position established by the City Council it should have been an open position and advertised to the public rather than be a promotional opportunity. 4. Air Conditioning Noise Problem at Murzyn Hall: The Public Works Director advised the Council that an enclosure fence will be installed in the near future around the unit. It is anticipated this will correct the noise problem. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had prepared a response letter to Antco Construction regarding work the firm had done at Murzyn Hall. The letter was briefly discussed. Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to proceed with the settlement of the dispute with Antco Construction Company in accordance with the guidelines set forth and the September 18, 1987 letter from Regular Council Meeting September 28, 1987 page 8 A. Patrick Leighton a~d the September 25, 1987 response thereto from City Attorney Ronald S. Kalina. Roll call: All ayes 11. Licenses Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to approve the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees and that the on sale beer license for Skipper's Inc. and the on sale club liquor license for the Columbia Heights Lions Club be issued when the required documents and insurance certificates are received, and, furthermore, that the fee for the Lions Club on sale club liquor license be waived. Roll call: All ayes Mayor Nawrocki requested staff to check into the issue of firms having taxes paid up before licenses are issued. 12. Payment of Bills Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes Adjournment Motion by Paulson, second call: All ayes by Peterson to adjo~the m~/~t~g/~/ll:lO p~.. May6~ruce G. Nawr°Cki Roll 6-Anne Student, Coun~h~il Secretary