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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 10, 1987OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 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 Minutes for Ap.proval The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 27th and the Continued City Council Meeting of July 30th as written. Special Purpose Fence - Paul & Marilyn Turner, 5035 Johnson Street The Council approved the special purpose privacy fence at 5035 Johnson Street as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Special Purpose Fence - Jack Saari, 5206 Fourth Street The Council approved the special purpose fence at 5206 Fourth Street as recom- mended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Special Purpose Fence - Todd Riggs, 4741 Fourth Street The Council approved the special purpose fence at 4741 Fourth Street as recom- mended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Special Purpose Fence - James Sunderlin, 4912 Fourth Street The Council approved the special purpose fence at 4912 Fourth Street as recom- mended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Traffic Commission The minutes of the August 3rd Traffic Commission Meeting were distributed. No Council action was taken. Attendance of Fire Chief at 1987 State Fire Chiefs Conference The Council authorized the attendance of Charles Kewatt, Fire Chief, at the 1987 Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Conference to be held October 14 - 17, 1987, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and also authorized that related expenses be reimbursed. Ratify Action of Actin.g .City~a.nage[.,for Payment of Automobile Damage Claim The Council ratified the action of the Acting City Manager in payment of an automobile damage claim to Bob's Auto Body of New Brighton in the amount of $1,634.28. Purchase of Treated ~umber for Stock and Maintenance The Council authorized the purchase of treated lumber from Western States Lumber in the amount of $4,808.34 based on their Iow quotation. Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1987 page 2 Permission to Seek Bids for Signage The Council authorized the seeking of bids for the construction and installation of signage at John P. Murzyn Hall. Vehicles to be Included in Hennepin County Auction The Council authorized the selling of one 197'8 AMC Concord and one 1978 GMC boom truck in the ttennepin County Auction to be held on October 3, 1987. 4.~pproval of Consent Agenda Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda as pre- sented. Roll call: All ayes 5. Oral Petitions There were no oral petitions. 6. Public Hearings, Ordinances and Resolutions a. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1143, Vacating a Storm Sewer Easement in University Heights This ordinance vacates a storm sewer easement granted to the City in 1976. The easement conflicts with Building Number 24 (4171 Third Street) in the University Heights development. Easements have been provided for the storm sewer located in the boulevard of Third Street. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes The second reading of Ordinance 1143 was scheduled for August 24, 1987. ORDINANCE NO. 1143 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, VACATING A STORM SEWER EASEMENT IN UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights herewith vacates its easement for the installation and continued maintenance of a Storm drain and ap- purtenant structures over, under and across the following described property, to-wit: That part of the west lO.O0 feet of Lots 12 and 13, Block l, Rear- rangement of Block "D", Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis lying within Lot 1, Block 1, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION except that part thereof lying within the utility and drainage easements as shown on the plat of said Lot 1. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: August lO, 1987 b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1153; Authorizing the Sale of Sullivan Lake Property Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to continue the public hearing of Ordi- nance ]153 to August 24, 1987.~Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1987 page 3 c. Resolution No. 87-49; Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Revenue Bonds. This resolution would authorize the issuance, sale, and delivery of the $4,400,000 Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds for the Crest View Lutheran Home Project. It was noted that this document had not been reviewed by the City Attorney and its adoption was subject to his approval. 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. 87-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA (THE "ISSUER") AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE $4,400,000 HEALTH CARE FACILITY REVENUE BONDS (CREST VIEW LUTHERAN HOME PROJECT), SERIES 1987 (THE "BONDS), WHICH BONDS AND THE INTEREST AND ANY PREMIUM THEREOF SHALL BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM REVENUES PLEDGED PURSUANT TO THE INDENTURE; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TRUST INDENTURE, A LOAN AGREEMENT, AND A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT; APPROVING THE FORM OF A COMBINATION MORTGAGE, SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND FIXTURE FINANCING STATEMENT, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS AND PRELIMINARY AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AP- PROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS~ AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITIES, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE HOLDER OF SAID BONDS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "Issuer") is a home-rule charter city duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota, parti- cularly Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 462A and 462C, as amended (the "Acts"), the Issuer is authorized to carry out the public purposes described therein and contem- plated thereby by issuing its revenue bonds to defray, in whole or in part, the development costs of a multifamily rental housing development, and by entering into any agreements made in connection therewith and pledging them as security for the payment of the principal of and interest on any such revenue bonds (the "Programl'); and WHEREAS, to provide a means of financing the cost of a rental housing development that will provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for low and moderate income residents of the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") at rents they can afford, and further (1) to provide for and promote the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; (2) to provide for efficient and well-planned urban growth and development, including the elimination and prevention of potential urban blight, and the proper coordination of industrial facilities with the public services, mass transportation and multifamily housing developments; and (3) to assist persons of low and moderate income in obtaining safe and sanitary housing at rents which they can affort, which constitute valid public purposes for the issuance of revenue bonds under the Acts, the Issuer has developed a program with respect to the issuance by the Issuer of its multifamily housing revenue bonds; and WHEREAS, the Issuer has developed its Housing Plan by Resolution No. 80-53 dated September 22, 1980, pursuant to and in conformity with the Acts (the "Housing Plan"), after public hearing thereon and after one publication of notice in a newspaper circulating generally in the City at least thirty (30) days before the date of the hearing, as required by the Acts; and Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1987 page 4 WHEREAS, the Issuer of the passage of Ordinance No. 1152 on July 13, 1987 adopted a housing bond program (the "Program") for the issuance of up to $5,000,000 of the Issuer's health care facility revenue bonds; and WHEREAS, the Program was adopted in conformity with the Acts after public hearing thereon and after one publication of notice in a newspaper circu- lating generally in the City at least fifteen (15) days before the date of the hearing, as required by the Act; and WHEREAS, Crest View Lutheran Home, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the "Borrower'Il has requested the Issuer to issue its Health Care Facility Reve- nue Bonds (Crest View Lutheran Home Project) Series 1987 in the aggregate principal amount of $4,400,000 (the "BondsTM) to provide for the funding of a loan (the "Mortgage Loan") to the Borrower for the purpose of constructing an addition to the Borrower's currently existing housing facility for the elderly (the I'Project") and refinancing certain debt of the Borrower; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage Loan will be made pursuant to the terms of a Loan Agre- ement dated as of August 1, 1987 (the "Loan Agreement") between the Issuer and the Borrower; and WHEREAS, the Program was submitted to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency on July 17, 1987, which reviewed the Program, and application and determined it to be complete as of July 17, 1987. The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency did not reject the Program within the 30-day period provided by the Act; and WHEREAS, the Issuer proposes to finance the undertaking of said Project under the Act by the issuance of the Bonds of the Issuer under this resolution as hereinafter defined; and WHEREAS, the Bonds will be issued under a Trust Indenture dated as of August i, 1987 (the "Indenture") between the Issuer and Norwest Bank Minneapolis, National Association (the "Trustee"), and will be secured by a Combination Mortgage, Security Agreement and Fixture Financing Statement dated as of August I, 1987 (the "Mortgage") from the Borrower to the Trustee, an Assign- ment of Leases and Rents dated as of August 1, 1987 (the "Assignment") from the Borrower to the Trustee, and a pledge and assignment of certain other revenues, all in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, and said Bonds and the interest on said Bonds shall be payable solely from the revenue pledged therefor and the Bonds shall not constitute a debt of the Issuer within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation nor shall constitute nor give rise to a pecuniary liability of the Issuer or a charge against its general credit or taxing powers and shall not constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the Issuer other than the Issuer's interest in said Project; and WHEREAS, in order to comply with the requirements of Section 147(fl of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the City Council of the Issuer has previously held a public hearing, after publication of notice thereof in a newspaper of gener~al circulation in the City at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS: Regular Council Meeting August lO, 1987 page 5 1. The Issuer acknowledges, finds, determines, and declares that the pre- servation of the quality of life in the City is dependent upon the mainten- ance, provision, and preservation of an adequate housing stock which is affordable to persons and families of Iow or moderate income, that accomplish- ing this is a public purpose, and that many would-be providers of housing units in the City are either unable to afford mortgage credit at present market rates of interest or are unable to obtain mortgage credit because of the mortgage credit market is severely restricted. 2. For the purpose of financing an addition to the Project and refinancing certain debt of the Borrower, there is hereby authorized the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds in a principal of $4,400,000. The Bonds shall bear interest at the rates, shall be numbered, shall be dated, shall mature, shall be in such principal amount, shall~ subject to redemption prior to maturity, shall be in such form, and shall have such other details and provisions as are prescribed in the Indenture in the form now on file with the Issuer. 3. The Bonds shall be special obligations of the Issuer payable solely from the revenues provided by the Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Mortgage, the Assignment and other funds pledged pursuant to the Indenture. The City Council of the Issuer hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and the City Manager of the Issuer (the "Mayor", and the "Manager" respectively) to execute and deliver the Indenture, by and between the Issuer and the Trustee, and to deliver to said Trustee the Indenture, and hereby authorizes and directs the execution of the Bonds in accordance with the Indenture, and hereby authorizes and directs the execution of the Bonds in accordance with the Indenture, and hereby provides that the Indenture shall provide the terms and conditions, covenants, rights, obligations, duties and agreements of the bondholders, the Issuer and the Trustee as set forth therein. All of the provisions of the Indenture, when executed as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution a~ fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Indenture shall be substantially in the form on file with the Issuer, which is hereby ap- proved, with such necessary and appropriate variations, omissions and inser- tions as to not materilly change the substance thereof, or as the Mayor and the Manager, in their discretion, shall determine, and the execution thereof by the Mayor and the Manager shall be conclusive evidence of such determination. 4. The Mayor and Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Loan Agreement and the Bond Purchase Agreement dated August , 1987 executed by the Issuer, Cronin & Co., Inc. and the Borrower (the "Bond Purchase Agreement'l). All of the provisions of the Loan Agreement and the Bond Purchase Agreement, when executed and delivered as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Loan Agreement and the Bond Purchase Agreement shall be substantially in the forms on file with the Issuer which is hereby approveS, with such omissions and insertions as to not materially change the substance thereof, or as the Mayor and the Manager, in their dis- cretion, shall determine, and the execution thereof by the Mayor and the Manager shall be conclusive evidence of such determination. Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1987 page 6 5. The Bonds shall be revenue obligations of the Issuer the proceeds of which shall be disbursed pursuant to the Indenture and the Loan Agreement, and the principal, premium and the interest on the Bonds shall be payable solely from the proceeds of the Bonds, the Loan Agreement, the Mortgage and the Assignment. 6. The forms of the Mortgage and the Assignment are hereby approved in sub- stantially the forms on file with the Issuer which are hereby approved, with such omissions and insertions as do not materially change the substance thereof, or as the Mayor and the Manager, in their discretion shall determine and the execution thereof by the Mayor and the Manager shall be conclusive evidence of such determination. 7. The Mayor and Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Bond Purchase Agreement. All of the provisions of the Bond Purchase Agreement, when executed and delivered as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The Bond Purchase Agreement shall be substantially in the form on file with the Issuer, which is hereby approved, with such necessary and appropriate variations, omissions, and insertions as are not materially inconsistent with the form on file with the Issuer or as the Mayor and the Manager, in their discretion, shall determine and execution thereof by the Mayor and the Manager shall be conclusive evidence of such determination. 8. The Trustee is hereby appointed as Paying Agent and Bond Registrar for the Bonds. 9. The Mayor and Manager of the Issuer are hereby authorized to execute and deliver, on behalf of the Issuer, such other documents as are necessary or appropriate in connection with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Bonds, including the No-Arbitrage Certificate, and all other documents and certificates as shall be necessary and appropriate in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds. 10. The Issuer hereby consents to the distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement dated July 16, 1987, relating to the Bonds, in the form on file with the Issuer. The Issuer hereby consents to the use of the Underwriter in con- nection with the sale of the Bonds of the Official Statement dated August , 1987 provided that the Mayor and the ~anager may consent to such variations, omissions and insertions as are not materially inconsistent with the form on file with the Issuer on the date hereof. The Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement are the sole materials consented to by the City for use in connection with the offer and sale of the Bonds. II. All covenants, stipulations, obligations and agreements of the Issuer con- tained in this resolution and the aforementioned documents shall be deemed to be the covenants, stipulations, obligations and agreements of the Issuer to the full extent authorized or permitted by law, and all such covenants, stipulations, obligations and agreeme~nts shall be binding upon the Issuer. Except as otherwise provided in this resolution, all rights, powers and privileges conferred and duties and liabilities imposed upon the Issuer or the City Council by the pro- visions of this resolution or of the aforementioned documents shall be exercised or performed by the Issuer or by such members of the City Council, or such officers, board, body or agency thereof as may be required or authorized by law to exercise such powers and to perform such duties. Regular Council Meeting August lO, 1987 page 7 No covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement herein contained or contained in the aforementioned documents shall be deemed to be a covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement of any member of the City Council of the Issuer, or any officer, agent or employee of the Issuer in that person's individual capacity, and neither the City Council of the Issuer nor any any officer or employee executing the Bonds shall be liable personally on the Bonds or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof. No provision, covenant or agreement contained in the aforementioned documents, the Bonds or in any other document related to the Bonds, and no obligation therein or herein imposed upon the Issuer or the breach thereof, shall constitute or give rise to any pecuniary liability of the Issuer or any charge upon its general credit or taxing powers. In making the agreements, provisions, covenants or representations set forth in such documents, the Issuer has not obligated itself to pay or remit any funds or revenues, other than funds and revenues derived from the Loan Agreement which are to be applied to the payment of the Bonds, as provided therein and in the Indenture. 12. Except as herein otherwise expressly provided, nothing in this resolution or in the aforementioned documents expressed or implied, is intended o~ shall be construed to confer upon any person or firm or corporation, other than the Issuer or any holder of the Bonds issued under the provisions of this resolution, any right, remedy or claim, legal or equitable, under and by reason of this reso- lution or any provision hereof, this resolution, the aforementioned documents and all of their provisions being intended to be and being for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Issuer and any holder from time to time of the Bonds issued under the provisions of this resolution. 13. In case any one or more of the provisions of this resolution, or of the aforementioned documents, or of the Bonds issued hereunder shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this resolution, or of the aforementioned documents, or of the Bonds, but this resolution, the aforementi6ned documents, and the Bonds shall be construed and endorsed as if such illegal or invalid provision had not been contained therein. 14. The BonOs, when executed and delivered, shall contain a recital that they are issued pursuant to the Acts, and such recital shall be conclusive evidence of the validity of the Bonds and the regularity of the issuance thereof, and that all acts, conditions and things required by the laws of the State of Min- nesota relating to the adoption of this resolution, to the issuance of the Bonds and to the execution of the aforementioned documents to happen, exist and be performed precedent to and in the enactment of this resolution, and precedent to issuance of the Bonds and precedent to the execution of the aforementioned documents have happened, exist and have been performed as so required by law. 15. The officers of the Issuer, attorneys, engineers and other agents or employees of the Issuer are hereby authorized to do all acts and things required of them by or in connection with this resolution, the aforementioned documents, and the Bonds for the rut1, punctual and complete performance of all the terms, covenants and agreement contained in the Bonds, the aforementioned documents and this resolution. In the event that for any reason the Mayor of the Issuer is unable to carry out the execution of any of the documents or other acts provided herein, the President of the City Council of the Issuer shall be authorized to act in his capacity and undertake such execution or acts shall be valid and binding on the Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1987 page 8 Issuer. If for any reason the Manager of the Issuer is unable to execute and deliver the documents referred to in this Resolution, such documents may be executed by a member of the City Council or the City Clerk-Treasurer, with the same force and effect as if such documents were executed and delivered by the Manager of the Issuer. 16. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Adopted by the City Council of the Issuer this 10th day of August, 1987. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Robert S. Bocwinski, City Manager c. Resolution Adopting Changes in Wage Ranges and Establishing Wages for Non- Union Custodial/Janitorial Positions and Seasonal and Temporary Positions Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to table further consideration of this item for purposes of obtaining additional information. Roll call: All ayes 7. Communications a. Planning and Zoning Commission 1. Sign Variance - Don's Heights Car Wash, 4432 Central Avenue The Building Inspector advised the Council that the sign variance request is being withdrawn and a proposal for a new sign is being made which will meet the requirements of the sign ordinance. Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to approve the 11' front yard setback variance for the pylon sign as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Com- mission and that the existing signage be made to conform with the ordinance within sixty days. Roll call: All ayes 2. Conditional Use Permit - Sister Rosalind Gefre, 838 40th Avenue Sister Gefre is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a massage therapist business at 838 40th Avenue. This business will be located in the rear of the building and will include two massage rooms. The Mayor observed that there had been little activity in completing the inside of the building in the recent past. Sister Gefre felt work was being done. The City Attorney noted that the lease agreement between Sister Gefre and the owners of the building had been signed only by one of the owners and should be signed by the other as well as be notarized. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of the permit pro- vided that the off-street parking area located east of the building was surfaced and striping is installed for parking spaces prior to occupancy. It was noted that to provide the required parking spaces a large tree must be removed from the property. Sister Gefre stated her opposition to removal of the tree. The alternative suggested t~at the owners of the building be included in the assess- ment of the downtown parking lot east of their building. Councilmember Peterson was of the opinion that the tree removal or the assessment should be the decision of the owners of the building. Mayor Nawrocki felt the parking plan as presented would not be sufficient to accommodate the employees and the anticipated patrons. Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1987 page 9 He recommended tabling of the matter until the parking needs had been reviewed. Councilmember Peterson felt removal of the tree should be the owners' decision and a revised site plan could be submitted. Councilmember Carlson stated his concern with meeting the needs of the employees of the barber shop planned for the building. Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to approve the conditional use permit subject to the original site plan requirements being met, the surface area of the parking lot being there, the tree to come down, and the seventh parking stall being put in place on the site. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Peterson - aye Carlson, Nawrocki - nay 3. Sign Variance - Hendrickson Enterprises/Precision Tune, 4401 Central Avenue Motion by Peterson, second by Pauison to to approve a 75 square foot pylon sign, a 45 square foot wall sign and a 41.5 square feet sign of individual wall signs above the service doors for a total of 161.5 square feet of signage as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and provided that the new signage is constructed within 90 days of the approval date. Roll call: All ayes b. Chapel Addition & Conditional Use Permit - Crestview Lutheran Home This matter has not been reviewed by the City Attorney. Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to table this item for additional information. Roll call: All ayes c. Request for Contribution by Mediation Services A representative of Mediation Services will come to the August 24th City Council meeting to make a presentation regarding the organization. No Council action was taken. d. Other Communications A letter was received by the Council from the Silver Lake Residents Association regarding the problem being experienced at the lake with geese. The Acting City Manager was requested to send a letter to the Department of Natural Resources explaining the problem and requesting direction. A letter was received from some City residents expressing their concern with the maintenance and appearance of the boulevards in the business district of the City. This matter was referred to the City Manager. 8. 01d Business Consideration of Contract Between Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Rottlund Company, Inc. The Council had received the sixth draft of the agreement. The bond counsel reviewed all of the changes in the agreement. These changes were in response to concerns of the Council. The Mayor expressed the Council's appreciation of all of the time rendered by staff to respond to the concerns of the Council. He again stated his concerns with the project. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to approve the sixth draft of a Contract for Private Redevelopment dated July 30, 1987, by and between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights and the Rottlund Company, Inc. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Peterson - aye Carlson - abstain Nawrocki - nay Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1987 page l0 9. New Business a. Request for Second Annual Kielbasa Days by 500 Club Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the 500 Club to extend the licensed premises of the establishment's beer license to the parking lot as the site for the activities on September 5th and 6th, 1987 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. subject to the appropriate license and permits being obtained. Roll call: All ayes b. Request by K-Mart for Installation of "No Overnight Parking" Signs The Acting City Manager advised the Council he will notify the motels in the area regarding this parking ban as many of the drivers of large trucks park in the K-Mart lot. Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to authorize K-Mart to post "No Truck Parking From 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Without Owner's Permission" signs on their property; and that furthermore, the Police Department is authorized to enforce the signs as they are in conformance with City Code 7.202(8). Roll call: All ayes c. Acceptance of Easement in University Heights Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to accept the easement located to the east and south of Building No. 24 (4171 Third Street N.E.) for utility pur- poses. Roll call: All ayes d. Purchase of Bicentennial Street Signs Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to purchase 34 Bicentennial Street signs from Deker Supply Company of Madison, Wisconsin at $42 each, totalling $1,428, based on low quotation. Roll call: All ayes e. Security Guard Services - John P. Murzyn Hall Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to reconsider the action of the City Council on July 27th in awarding the security services to Hannon Security. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Carlson, second by Paul'son to award the security services to Pinkerton, Inc. of Minneapolis for their informal quotation of $9.50 per man hour for security services at John P. Murzyn Hall; and, furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes f. Air Conditioner at Liquor Store #3 Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to authorize a contract with Faircon to replace the compressor on the air conditioner at Liquor Store #3 in the amount of $1,800 and the Mayor and City Manager to authorized to enter into same. Roll call: All ayes RECESS: 10:32 p.m. RECONVENE: ll:10 p.m. Crestview Lutheran Home Chapel Addition & Conditional Use Permit This item had been tabled earlier in the meeting for additional information. The City Attorney advised it could be reconsidered as he had reviewed the site plan. Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to reconsider the Crestview Lutheran Home site plan. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Crestview Lutheran Home chapel addition subject to Crestview Lutheran Home and Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1987 page ll the City of Columbia Heights entering into a development agreement which would allow for parking at a later time if they required it and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into same. Roll call: Ail ayes The City Attorney suggested the development agreement regarding the parking could be fashioned after the development agreement with The Boulevard Apartments. Recycling Advisory Committee Mayor Nawrocki received a letter from the Chairman of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners advising him that the County is organizing a Recycling Ad- visory Committee and hopes to have a representative and alternate from each city in the County to serve on it. The Mayor indicated his willingness to serve on the Committee and suggested that the City's Recycling Coordinator serve as the alternate. Appointments/Reappointments to Boards and Commissions Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to reappoint the following persons to boards or commissions: Rueben Ruen and Dennis Stroik to the Cable Commission John Pappas to the Merit Commission Don Markow to the Planning and Zoning Commission Jim Fowler as the Recreation Commission representative to the Park Board Gerry Herringer to the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission Gayle Norberg to the Science, Technology and Energy Commission and to appoint: David Gregor to the Cable Commission Lowell Pettit to the Insurance Commission Tom Madigan to the Library Board James Lever to the Science, Technology and Energy Commission Roxie Karelis to the Human Services Commission Roll call: All ayes Reappointment to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson to concur in the Mayor's reappointment of Sebe Heintz to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Roll call: All ayes 10. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The Acting City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: I. Cost comparison of present liquor ordinance versus proposed ordinance as it applies to the cost of liability insurance: The Council received a memo from the Insurance Commission regarding this matter. 2. Payment of sealcoating at University Heights: The City Attorney responded to this matter in writing. 3. Purchase of cooler~for Liquor Store # 3: Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the City Manager to seek bids for a new cooler and other repair items for the remodelling work at Liquor Store # 3. Roll call: All ayes 4. Appeal of Fire Code: Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to refer this matter to the City Attorney for a report. Regular Council Meeting August 10, 1987 page 12 Work sessions dates were discussed by the Council for meeting with various departments. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney noted that the Insurance Commission has spent a considerable amount of time working with small claims. He is working on a plan also for compensation for the Chairman of the Insurance Commission. 11. Licenses Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to approve the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees. Motion to amend by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the fee for the On Sale Sunday Liquor license for the Columbia Heights V.F.W.. Roll call: All ayes Roll call on amended motion: 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 Paulson, second call: All ayes by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at~2:O5 a.m.. May'O~-Bruce G. Nawrocki UcC-Anne Student, Council Secretary Roll