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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 11, 1987OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY il, 1987 The meeting was called to order by Ma. yor Nawrockl at 7:30 p.m.. 1. Roll Call =~ Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Paterson, Nawrocki ~ present 2. Invocation There was no invocator available to offer an invocation. 3. Consent Agenda The following items were on ~he eonsent agenda: Minutes of Previous ~.ee. tlngs - Approval The Council approved the minutes for the Special Informational Meeting of April 14th, the Special Council Meeting of April 20th, the Board of Review of April 20th, the Continued Special Council Meeting of April 21st, the Public Infor- mational Hearing of April 27th, the Regular City Council Meeting of Aprll 27th, the Continued Board of Review of April 29th, and the Special Council Meeting of May 4th. There were no corrections. Communications -..Pl~nnin~ and Zoning Commission The Council approved a special purpose privacy fence for Terry Frauly at 4018 Van Buren Street N.E. as recommended by the Planning an~ Zoning Commission. The Council approved a special purpose privacy fence for Gregory Lucas, Jr. at 5219 Fifth Street N.E. as recommended by the Plannlng and Zoning Commission. This approval is subject to the fence being placed a minimum of three feet from the rear property line. The Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from residents at 300 41st Avenue N.E. (University Heights) regarding slope of their driveways and standing water in the garages. The matter was referred to the City Manager for review by City staff who was instructed to submit a report on this at the May 26th Council Meeting. The Council requested that the City Manager advise the Minnesota Charitable Gambling Control Board that the City has no objectiGns to the issuance of Class B gambling licenses to Immaculate Conception Church of Columbia Heights for gambling at Mady's Bowling and LOunge and for gambling at the ICC Summer Fast Celebration. New Business The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of St. Anthony for supplemental engineering services. Approval of the Consent A~nda Motion by Paulson, second by Paterson to approve the consent agenda. Roll call: All ayes 4. Oral Petitions There were no oral petitions. Regular Council Meeting May 11, 1987 page 2 5. Ordinances and Resolutions There were two resolutions on the agenda. The first resolution addressed the adoption of non-union group salary ranges, established salaries for non-unionized city positions and changed employer's contribution to fringe benefits. The second established the salary of the City ~nager. The Mayor requested these two resolu- tlons be removed from the agenda for additional discussion and information. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to table these items for additlonal infor- mation and discussion. Roll call: Ail ayes 6. Communications Planning and Zoning Commission 1. Variance - Don Androsky, 937 42nd Avenue Mr. Androsky is appealing the denial of the Planning and Zoning Com~sslon of his request for a height variance of two feet for a detached garage. The Commission denied the request based on the lack of a hardship. Members of the Commission did not feel the variance would create any problems in the area. Members of the City Council observed that this property is adjacent to commercial businesses anJ the additional two feet would blend into the area. Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to grant a two foot height variance to allow construction of a garage not to exceed twenty feet in height at 937 42nd Avenue. Roll call: All ayes 2. Variance- David Byrne, 4201 Jefferson Street Staff recommended this variance be denied on the basis that the tree specified by the property owner as a hindrance is located on the boulevard approximately fifteen feet from the proposed garage addition. Mr. Byrne felt the tree roots could be a problem and could become quite costly during the excavation for the addition. Councilmember Paterson felt to deny this variance would put the property owner through an additional expense which is not necessary. Motion by Carlson, second by Paterson to grant a ten foot setback variance for a proposed addition of )0 x 22 feet to the existing garage at 4201 Jefferson Street. Roll call: All ayes 3. Sign Variance- Tom Flicek/Prime Design, 4360 Central Avenue The reason this variance is required is that the existing signage on the site exceeds the maximum permitted. Signage for this site had been discussed at the Council meeting on July 14, 1986. At that meeting the signage variance discussed was tabled to allow a development agreement amendment to be drafted. This matter was never returned to the Council for approval as noted in the Building Inspector's memo dated May 8, 1987. The City Attorney drated a motion to address this request. Motion by Paterson, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement.between Kraus-Anderson, Inc. and the City to allow a fifteen square foot sign to be placed on the east front of 4360 Central Avenue conditioned on no other signs for this business on the north side of the building and to authorize the variance request based upon the hardship of topography and building distance from Central Avenue and upon the proper execution of the said amendment and its filing with the Registrar of Titles of Anoka County. Roll call: All ayes 7. Old Business a. Award of Work to Install Security Door in Murzyn Hall The specs and funding for this door were discussed. Councilmember Petkoff noted ' that half of the cost of the door will be taken from the Recreation Department budget. Regular Council Meeting May 11, 1987 page 3 Notion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the purchase and Installation of a double steel framed glass door unit in John P. Murzyn Hall to Mr. Merrill Moan of 4444 Madison Street N.E., for $I,148.60 based upon low, informal quo- tation submitted; and, furthermore, to authorize the'Mayor and'City Manager to execute a contract for same. Mr. '~oen has requested he be paid within five days of completion of the work. Roll call: Alt~ ayes b. Appointments to Boards and Commissions No Council action was taken on this matter. 8. New Business a. Request for Refund of Interest Paid on a Special Assessment The former property owner of 4860 West Upland Crest has requested the City Council to refund interest paid in conjunction with the public improvement project for storm sewer and street reconstruction recently completed on his street. He felt he should pay interest on]y up to the time the entire assess- ment was paid. Mayor Nawrocki noted that the policy on paying of assessments and interest incurred is clearly explained to the property owner both at the project public hearing and in the assessment notice. This timeframe is used for all assessments to property owners. The policy has been to charge the full yearts interest once the special assessment grace period has lapsed on a new special assessment. Motion by Petkoff, second by Pau]son to deny the request. Roll call: All ayes b. Purchase of Data Processing Hardware Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an addendum to the contract with Computoservice for the purchase of data processing equipment at a cost of $4,980. Roll call: Al] ayes Motion by Paterson, second by Petkoff to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Minnetek/Modern Computer for the purchase of data processing equipment at a cost of $3,726. Roll call: All ayes This equipment will be used by the Police Department. c. Payment to Antco Construction for Sod Insta]lation Staff stated it has not been clear as to who authorized the installation of the sod at John P. Murzyn Hell. Antco did the work although the architect for Murzyn Hall had been advised that this sod work around the Hall and the rear parking lot was to be done by city crews. The architect did not correct the landscaping plans for the project to reflect this. Antco Construction is requesting $4,503 for landscaping work. Councilmember Petkoff observed that the Council felt the landscape work was done without a change order or any authorization. The Mayor felt a denial of the request would require Antco to provide proper authorization to support the work done and the charges. Motion by Petkoff, second by Nawrocki to deny the request. Roll call: Pauison, Petkoff, Carlson,. Nawrocki - aye Paterson - abstain d. Establlsh Position Description and Salary Range for Recycling Program Coordinator Mayor Nawrocki had been of the opinion that this position should be on a con- tractural basis rather than being a full time position since funding for it is short term. Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to establish the position description for Recycllng Program Coordinator and to establlsh a salary range for the .position as follows: Entry: $16,8J1~, 6 Months: $17,587, 1 Year: $18,351, 2 Years: $19,116, Regular Council Meeting May 11, 1987 page 4 and, furthermore, that the City Manager be authorized to select an individual for the position as indicated in the City Council Letter dated May ~), 1~)87. Roll call: All ayes 9,. Rep,orr s a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form. The following items plus additional items of concern of the Council were discussed: 37th Avenue Improvement Project: The City Manager noted he had received for or five calls regarding parking lanes on 37th Avenue in con],unction with the imp- rovement project. All of the callers, none of whom had attended the public hearing on this project, were opposed to the proposed parking lanes. They all prefer there be no parking on the Columbia Heights' side of 37th Avenue. ~aycees Insurance Coverage: The President of the Columbia Heights Jaycees deli- vered a copy of the organization's insurance policy to the office of the City Manager. A Certificate of Insurance is still needed. Mayor Nawrocki inquired if the City could proceed on the assumption that the Jaycees have insurance coverage and that no new license need be issued. The City Attorney advised this is correct. Northern States Power Franchise Fee: The City Manager advised the Council of Northern States Power's gross receipts from the City for 1986. Their franchise fee will be a percentage of this total. Air Conditioning Unit at Murzyn Hall:. Complaints are being received again from residents in the aye~ ~f Murzyn Hall regarding the noise eminatinq from the air conditioning units. The Public Works Director advised the Council of the steps which already have been taken to decrease the noise and that the problem has not been completely solved. He will be in contact with the repair people. Receiver Tower on Water Tower Property: Councilmember Carlson noted that the Council had previously given authorization to install a receiver tower for use by the amateur radio operators club in the City. He had seen the pole for this purpose last fall but now it is not there. Another pole will be requested. Councilmember Paulson requested the Engineering Department inspect this tower after it is installed. Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Rueben Ruen, an amatuer radio operator, for the installation of a radio receiver tower on the City property adjacent to the water tower on Stinson Boulevard. Roll call: All ayes Review and Evaluation of Recreation and Community Education Programs: The Rec- reation and Community Education Commission had participated in an evaluation of its programs by a review panel of the Minnesota Community Education Associa- tion. The comments of the panel were very favorable to our programs. Council- member Paulson agreed with the City Manager's observations that the Commission and its staff are to be commended for the services provided to residents of the community. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. Regular Council Meeting May JJJ, ~87 page 5 10. Licenses Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to grant the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees. Rol1 call: .A11 ayes 11. Payment of Bills .. ~otion by Peterson, second by Carlson to pay ~'he bills as listed out of peoper funds. Roll call: All ayes Adjournment Motion by Peterson, Roll call: Ali ayes second by Carlson to ~0 p,m.. H~c Br'uc'e G. 'Na'Wrc~cki o-Anne Student, Coun~T1 S'ec're'tary