HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 23, 1987OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 23, 1987
The Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:40 p.m..
1. Roll Call
Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Paterson, Nawrocki - present
2. Invocation
There were no invocators available to offer an Invocation.
3. Consent Agenda
The following items were included on the consent agenda:
1987 Self-Insurance - Automobile Coverage and Bond Coverage
Staff and the Chairman of the Insurance Commission have been working to resolve
various questions regarding the City's self insurance programs. Passage of the
following resolution would authorize the Mayor and City Manager to seek self-
insurance authority under the Minnesota No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act.
RESOLUTION NO. 87-14
BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager of the City of Columbia Heights
are authorized to seek self-insurance authority under the Minnesota No-Fault
Automobile Insurance Act.
Passed this 23rd day of February, 1987.
Offered by: Paulson
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
do-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
1987 Community Development Block Grant Activities - Amendment
The funding request for the Anoka County Business Assistance Network (ACBAN)
has been reduced to $7,0OO rather than SlO,O00.
The Council approved an amendment to the 1987 Community Development Block Grant
funding for the following activities:
1. Acquisition of Real Property within the City's Downtown Redevelopment
District from $80,165 to $83,165;
2. Anoka County Business Assistance Network from $10,000 to $7,000.
New Roof for the SACA House
The Building Inspector advised the City Manager that the roof at the SACA House
needs to be replaced.
The City Manager was authorized to seek proposals for the removal of roof shingles
and installation of new roofing shingles at the SACA House at 627 38th Avenue.
Permission to Seek Bids on 1987 Tree Program
Authorization was granted by the Council to seek bids for the Dutch Elm
removal contract and the Dutch Elm replanting contract.
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February 23, 1987
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Permission to Seek Bids for Squad Car Equipment Change
The Council authorized the Police Department to seek bids for the removal
and reinstallation of police equipment on two squad cars.
Schools/Conferences/Seminars - Midwest Explorer Conference
The Council authorized expenses and the attendance of Officers Nightingale
and Klink and $35 each for ten (10) Explorers to attend the Midwest Explorer
Conference in Brainerd on April 23 to 26, 1987. Use of department vehicles
as requested was also approved.
Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to adopt the consent agenda items as noted.
Roll call: All ayes
4. Approval of Minutes'of Previous Meetings
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to approve the minutes of the Regular City'
Council Meeting of February 9th and that the reading be dispensed with. Mayor
Nawrocki inquired why the manner in which the bills are published in the official
City newspaper has been changed. Previously all of the bills were listed but this
practice had been changed so only expenditures by fund were printed. The City
Manager noted that if anyone were interested in seeing all of the bills they were
on file in the Finance Department. Mayor Nawrocki felt this matter should be an
item for discussion for a Council work session.
Roll call: All ayes
5. Proclamations
Mayor Nawrocki proclaimed the week of March 8th to the 14th as Volunteer of
America Week in Columbia Heights and presented the proclamation to a repre-
sentative of the Volunteers of America.
The week of March 7th to the 14th was proclaimed Girl Scouts 75th Anniversary
Week by Mayor Nawrocki. He presented the proclamation to representatives of
the Girl Scouts.
Sa. Oral Petitions
A representative of the Central Center for Family Resources distributed a letter
from that agency's Director regarding the distribution of the 1987 Community Deve-
lopment Block Grant funds. The letter recognized that the agency had not been
authorized to receive any funds from the 1987 allocation and requested a lesser
amount. Mayor Nawrockl acknowledged the importance of the agency and its work
but no adjustments to the allocation were made by the Council.
6. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1138; Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance
No. 853, City Code of 1977, Pertaining to the Licensing of Massage Therapists.
Various methods for licensing and testing of the therapists were discussed.
The Mayor inquired if any costs had been established for this yet and was ad-
vised that they had not.
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the ordinance
there being ample copies available for the public. Roli call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1138
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING
TO THE LICENSING OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS
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page 3
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
Section 5.612 of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed
June 21, 1977, as amended, which is currently reserved, is here-
with amended to provide as follows, to-wit:
SECTION 12 MASSAGE THERAPIST AND MASSAGE THERAPIST BUSINESS
5.612(1)
(a) No person shall perform massage therapy without a license
issued pursuant to the provisions of this section.
(b)
No person shall operate a business as a massage therapist
without having first obtained a massage therapist business
license issued pursuant to the provisions of this section.
(c)
This section shall not apply to any hospital, sanitorium,
rest home, nursing home, boarding home, or other institu-
tion for the hospitalization or care of human belngs, duly
licensed under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes ~144.50'
144.703, or to persons duly licensed by the State of Min-
nesota to practice medicine, surgery, osteopathy, chiro-
practic, physical therapy or podiatry, with or without
the use of mechanical, therapeutic, or bathing devices.
5.612(2) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following words
shall have the following means ascribed to them:
(a)
"Massage therapist" shall mean .any person who for a fee rubs,
presses, strokes, kneads, taps, rolls, pounds, vibrates or
stimulates these superficial parts of the human body with the
hands or any instrument.
(b)
"Massage therapy business" shall mean any person, partnership
or corporation, either as principal or agent, who engages in
the business of massage therapy or the employment of other
performing massage therapy for a fee.
5.612(3) Applicat ion.
(a)
Every person desiring a license to perform .massage therapy
shall apply to the City Council for a license on an application
form provided by the City Clerk. The application shall include:
(i) name, place and date of birth and street residence of the
applicant; (ii) the length of experience in this occupation and
the past places of employment and positions held for the last
ten years; and (iii) a description of any crime or other offense,
including time, place, date and disposition for which the ap-
plicant has been arrested or convicted.
(b) No person shall make any material false statement in any ap-
plication.
(c)
Each application for a massage therapist license shall furnish
with the application a diploma or certificate of graduation
from an American Massage Therapist Association approved school
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or a diploma or ~ertificate of graduation from a school which
is either accredited by a recognized educational accrediting
agency or association or is licensed by the state or local
government agency having jurisdiction over the school.
Each applicant shall also furnish proof at the time of the
application of course ~ork in the theory and practice of
massage (including but not limited to Swedish, Esalen,
Shiatsu, and/or Foot Reflexology techniques) hygiene, and
anatomy, including but not limited to skeletal and muscular
structure and organ p)acement.
Each applicant at the time of application shall demonstrate
that the applicant has had no less than six months' experience
in the practice of therapeutic massage with a maximum of 25
verified full practice massage therapy treatment which appli-
cant has performed in a noncommercial setting and in the
status of a trainee. For purposes of this subdivision, a
trainee shall mean those persons with less than one year~s
experience in the practice of therapeutic massage and engaged
in the active pursuit of knowledge of massage and engaged
in the active pursuit of knowledge of massage and related
areas. Applicants who have been actively engaged in the
practice of therapeutic massage for at least six month outside'
of the City may, in the alternative, furnish proof of such
practice. No person shall make applicatlon for a massage
therapy business license unleee such person has been licensed
as a massage therapist within the City of Columbia Heights. In
addition to complying with the application requirements for a
massage therapist required by this subdivision, an applicant
for appllcant for a massage therapist business license must show
proof that the proposed location of the massage therapy business
is properly zoned for such use and must demonstrate that the
applicant has a right to superior possessory interest in the
premises at the location approved to be licensed.
Each application for a massage therapist license or a mssage
therapist beslness license shall be required to submit to and
pass an examination as to the qualifications and competence of
said appllcant for the practice of massage. The examination
shall be given by the City Clerk or such persons as .he may
designate, in the form he may prescribe, whether written, oral,
or practlcal so as to determine whether the applicant has
sufficient knowledge, skil1, training, and experlence to safely
and competently administer massages to the general public.
Such examnination shall test the applicant's (l) knowledge of
massage and public health statutes, ordinances, rules and
regulations; (ii) knowledge of anatomy; (iii) knowledge of the
theory of massage; and (iv) knowledge and ability in practical
massage. The City Clerk shall determine whether the applicant
has demonstrated sufficient knowledge, skill, training, and
experience to safely and competently administer, massages to the
general publlc. The City Clerk shall have the power to delegate
the administration and grading of the examination to the Divi-
sion of Publlc Health of the City of St. Paul, and the City
Clerk shall have the authority to accept test results from
previous examinations within the City of St. Paul.
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5.612(4)
5.612(5)
5.612(6)
5.612(7)
5.612(8)
(g)
Execution of the Application. If the applicant is a natural
person, the application shall be signed and sworn to by the
person, if a corporation, by an agent authorized to sign; if
a partnership, by partner.
(h)
The Chief of Police or hls designee shall investigate into the
truthfulness of the statements set forth in the application and
shall endorse his findings thereon. The applicant shall furnish
to the Chief of Police such evidence as he may reasonably require
in support of the statements set forth in the application.
License fee. The annual license fee for a massage therapist and a
massage therapist business licensee shall be determined by resolution
of the Council. In the absence of a resolution, the fee shall be
One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). In addition to the fee specified
above, an additional One Hundred Dollar ($100.00) fee shall be. paid
by an applicant: (al upon initial application for one of the licenses
specified in this section, and (bi upon application for one of the
licenses.specified in this section after failing to renew the license
within one year of the expiration date of the previously held license.
The license and application fees provided by this subdivision shall
not be refunded whether or not the license sought is granted.
Expiration. All licenses issued under this section shall expire on
December 31 of each year.
Location. A massage therapist licensed under this section shall
perform massage therapy only' at the place of business of a massage
therapist business licensee des'ignated in the massage therapist's
license. No massage therapist license may be transferred to a dif-
ferent location or a different person.
A massage therapist business license under this section shall
authorize the licensee to carry on its business only at the
permanent place of business designated in the llcense. The massage
therapist business licensee shall either own the building in which
the business is conducted or have a lease on the business premises
which extends for more than six months. No massage therapist business
license may be transferred to a different location or a different
person.
Prohibitive Acts. No licenses massage therapist or massage therapist
business license shall permit or engage in the practice of business
of massage therapy in a location or in a manner that violates any of
the provisions of this section or any of the following standards,
to-wit:
Denlal, Suspension or Revocation. Any license under this section may
be denied, suspended or revoked for any of the fo110wing reasons:
(al The use or proposed use is in conflict with the Columbia Heights
Zoning Code;
(bi The use or proposed use is in conflict with any health, building,
building maintenance or other provision of this Code or state
law;
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(c) Violation of any provisions of this section;
(d) Fraud, misrepresentation or bribery in the securing of a license
or any false misrepresentation on any license application;
(el Fraud, misrepresentation or false statements made in the course
of the applicant's business;
(fi Conviction of the applicant or licensee, any partner or
shareholder of the applicant or licensee, any employee of the
applicant or licensee within the preceding five (5) years, of
any crime, petty misdemeanor or municipal ordinance relating
to the general health, welfare, morals, and safety of the com-
munity; or
(g) Habitual drunkenness or intemperance in the use of drugs
including, but not limited to, the use of drugs defined in
Minnesota Statutes ~618.01, barbituates, hallucinogenic drugs,
amphetamines, Benzedrin , Dexadrine or other sedatives, depres-
sants, stimulants or tranquilizers; engaging in conduct involving
moral turpitude or permitting or allowing others within their
employ or agency to engage in conduct involving moral turpitude
or failing to prevent agents, officers or employees in engaging
in conduct involving moral turpitude.
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
February 9, 1987
February 23, 1987
February 23, 1987
Offered by: Peterson
Seconded by: Paulson
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
7. Communications
a. Request from First Lutheran Church - Zoning Ordinance Amendment
First Lutheran Church is requesting that the City Council amend our Zoning Code
to allow day care or day school organizations to operate in a R-1 Zone. The
Church has received a request to operate a Montessori School in its facility.
Presently this type of operation is not allowed in a R-1 zone. Previously,.this
request had been denied by the Building Inspector and presently the denial is
being appealed.
A representative of the Montessori School stated that the primary purpose of the
school is for education and that extended day care has .been added only recently.
All children in the day care must be enrolled in the school. She also noted that
the school must vacate its present location by the end of June.
Motion by Paterson, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the ordinance there
being ample copies avaialble to the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1142
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING
TO DAY NURSERIES AND NURSERY SCHOOL
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
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Section 1: Section ~.107(2) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed
June 21, 1977, which currently reads as follows, to-wit:
~.107(2)
CONDITIONAL USES
Within any "R-I" One Family Use District, no structure or land shall
be used for the following uses except in accord with an approved
conditional use permit,
(a) Accessory buildings other than private garages.
(b) Churches including those related structures located on the same
site which are an integral part of the church proper, convents
or homes for persons related to a religlous function on the same
site provided no building shall be located within forty (40)
feet of any lot line of an abutting lot in an "R" District.
(c) Golf courses, country clubs, tennis courts, swimming pools
serving more than one (1) family provided:
(i) No principal structures are within forty (40) feet of an
abutting lot in an "R" District. ..
(ii) The term "golf course" shall mean one averaging 120 yard
per hole or more with not less than 9 holes.
(iii) "Country Club" shall have at least a 9 hole golf course.
(iv) All golf courses shall provide a chain llnk fence along
the boundary common to private land.
(v) Tennis courts shall not provide lighted courts after 11:00 p.m.
(vi) Swimming pools shall not be open after 11:00 p.m.
(d) Municipal buildings and utility structures subject to the following:
(i) Water pump houses and sanitary sewage lift stations which
if not located below grade on a landscaped site shall be
in a building which conforms to yard requirements and archi-
tectural style of the neighborhood.
(ii) Gas regulator stations, electrlc power regulator stations and
telephone regulator stations, which if not located below grade
in a landscaped lot, shall be in a building which conforms to
yard requirements and architectural style of the neighborhood.
Should the structure require fencing, the fence shall be located
in conformance to all yard requirements.
(iii) Water towers shall be so located as to conform to all yard
requirements.
(iv) Electric power transmission lines and pipe llnes shall be so
located as to abut or share public rights-of-way or railroad
rights-of-way.
(v) Public park buildlngs, provided no building is less than forty
(40) feet from an abutting lot in an "R" District.
(vi) Public transportation shelters which are open may be erected
on the public right-of-way provided they do not interfere wlth
the sidewalk function.
(e) Public and private schools which teach a currlculum simllar to
Columbia Heights publlc schools provided:
(1)No building shall be located less than forty (40) feet from
an abutting lot in a "R" District.
(ii) A fence shall be erected along the boundary line which is
common with prlvate property.
(f) Operation of public transportation, but not switching, storage,
or other railroad operations.
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9.107
(g) Home occupations subject to an annual renewal and reapplication
if it has changed in scale or character.
Shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit:
CONDITIONAL USES
Within any "R-I" One Family Use District, no structure or land shall be
used for the following uses except in accord with an approved conditional
use permit.
(a) Accessory buildings other than private garages.
(b) Churches, including those related structures located on the same
site which is an integral part of the church proper, convents
or homes for persons related to a rellglous function on the same
site provided no building shall be located within forty (40) feet
of any lot line of an abutting lot in an "R" District.
(c) Golf courses, country clubs, tennis courts, swimming pools
serving more than one (1) family provided:
(i) No principal structures within forty (40) feet of an abutting
lot in an "R" District.
(ii) The term "golf course'l shall mean one averaging 120 yard
per hole or more with not less than 9 holes.
(iii) "Country club" shall have at least a 9 hole golf course.
(iv) Ali golf courses shall provide a chain link fence along the
boundary common to private land.
(v) Tennis courts shall not provide lighted courts after 11:00 p.m.
(vi) Swimming pools shall not be open after 11:00 p.m..
(d) Municipal buildings and utility structures subject to the following:
(i) Water pump houses and sanitary sewage lift station which
if not located below grade on a landscaped site shall be in
a building which conforms to yard requirements and archi-
tectural style of the neighborhood.
(ii) Gas regulator stations, electric power regulator stations and
telephone regulator stations, which if not IDeated below grade
in a landscaped lot, shall be in a building which conforms to
yard requirements and architectural style of the neighborhood.
Should the structure require fencing, the fence shall be located
in conformance to all yard requirements.
(iii) Water towers shall be so located as to conform to all yard
requirements.
(iv) Electric power transmission lines and pipe lines shall be so
located as to abut or share publlc rights-of-way or railroad
rights-of-way.
(v) Public park buildings, provided no building is less than forty
(40) feet from an abutting lot in an "R" District.
(vi) Public transportation shelters which are open may be erected
on the public right-of-way provided they do not Interfere
with the sidewalk function.
(e) Public and private schools which teach a curriculum similar to
Columbia Heights public schools provided:
(i) No building shall be located less than forty (40) feet from
an abutting lot in a "R" District.
(ii) A fence shall be erected along the boundary line which is common
with private property.
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(fi Operation of public transportation, but not switching, storage
or other railroad operations.
(gl Home occupations subject to an annual renewal and reapplication
if it has changed in scale or character.
(hi Day nurseries and nursery schools in churches, schools, or
publicly-owned buildings, provided that not less than 75 square
feet of outside play space per pupil is provided and provided
that said play space is fenced.
Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thir'ty
(30) days after its passage.
First reading: February.23, 1957
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to refer the First Lutheran Church petition
to the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider an amendment to the City's R-1
Zone to allow day care and day school organizations to operate in a church. Roll
call: All ayes
Mayor Nawrocki noted that if this amendment is made that the .site olan for the
church will probably need to be reviewed and amended.
b. Group W Cable/North Central Cable Communications Corporation: Violations
of Columbia Heights/Hilltop Cable Franchise
The City Manager sent a letter to the cable company dated February 5, )987 stating
the items of concern regarding the system and items in violation of the franchise.
The Council received a response letter from the cable company and the City Manager
reviewed each response to his concerns and also noted those concerns which have
been satisfied. Discussion contined with representatives of the cable company re-
garding the timetable for completing some of the items of concern. It was noted
that the Cable Communications Commission had not received a copy of the response
letter until the present time. A special Cable Commission meeting will be called
to study these documents. The Chairman of the Cable Commission, Dave Szurek, re-
quested that the cable company supply technical assistance on a regular basis. He
noted that the system had been experiencing some problems for some time and there
had not been assistance available in the past.
Mayor Nawrockl inquired if this delay would have affected the penalities which can
be imposed. Gary Matz, cable counsel, advised that the penalities can be retro-
active to the date of the City Manager's letter. Matz recommended that this matter
be delayed for two weeks to accommodate further discussion.
Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to table this matter until the next regular
Council meeting if the Cable Communications Commission has met by that time, if
the Commission has not met this matter will be on the agenda for the second meeting
from this date. Roll call: All ayes
c. Resolution 87-15, Objections to Rice Creek Water Management Plan
The Public Works Director stated that this management plan Is written in very
general terms and that it could become very costly. The Mayor agreed that there
could be some very high costs to implement this plan. He also stated that the
plan is requesting what appears to be unreasonable and ludicrous. Councllmember
Petkoff suggested that the language of the City's resolution be more specific
as to its objections.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public.
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page lO
RESOLUTION NO. 87-15
WHEREAS, the Rice Creek Watershed District has prepared a water resources
management plan as required by Chapter 509 of the Laws of Minnesota
of 1982; and,
WHEREAS, as part of said law such plans are to be sent to any city within
the district For comment as part of the overall review process;
and
WHEREAS, such planning needs to be undertaken in a practical, cost effective,
and achievable manner; and,
WHEREAS, the City of C~lumbia Heights has reviewed this plan and has serious
reservation regarding the financial impact, overall practicality, and
potentially detrimental affect upon the residents of our City. The
major areas of concern to the City of Columbia Heights are set forth
in Exhibit A entitled Rice Creek Watershed Resources Management Plan,
City Comments.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights City Council hereby
advised the Rice Creek Watershed District that it finds the Water Resources
Management Plan to be woefully lacking adequate depth for such a study,
ambiguous in term of its overall recommendations, impractical in the
sense of the goals of the plan being achievable, and the adverse impact
of the overall plan upon residents of Columbia Heights. Listed below
are several areas having a potentially detrimental impact upon our
community. Such items are further described in detail in Exhibit A:
Water quantity implementation approach.
Water quality protection approach.
Overall management of the Rice Creek trunk itself.
Duplication of effort with other agencies.
High implementation cost.
Ditch modification restrictions.
7. Runoff management overall
8. Stormwater control.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager of the City of Columbia Heights
is hereby instructed to forward a copy of this resolution and a letter expressing
the City's serious reservation and objection to the above elements of the Rice
Creek Watershed District Water Resources Management Plan.
Dated this 23rd day of February, 1987.
Offered by: Petkoff
Seconded by: Carlson
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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d. Other Resolutions and Ordinances
Mayor Nawrocki noted that Ordinance No. 1141 was not on the agenda. He expects
this ordinance to be discussed.
Old Business
a. Security Gates for Murzyn Hall
The cost and appearance of the recommended gates for Murzyn Mall were discussed.
The Mayor expressed concern regarding potential damage to the walls where these
gates will be used. Councilmember Petko~f suggested that only two of the recom-
mended gates could be purchased. In lieu of the third gate Counciimember Petkoff
recommended a permanent door with the intent that the cost be split between the
Park Board and the Recreation Commission.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase of one Diamond
Deluxe Port-A-Gate unit #PG68, bronzed for $960.00 including freight, and one
Diamond Deluxe Port-A-Gate unit #PGSO, bronzed for $1,050, including freight
from Haldemann-Homme, Inc. at a total cost of $2,010, based upon low, infor~nal
quotation, and, furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to
execute a contract for same. Roll call: A!1 ayes
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to seek proposals for a permanent door
to be placed between the Recreation Department and the main hal1. Roll call:
All ayes
New Business
a. Permission to Seek Proposals on Tire Changing Unit at City Shop
The Public Works Director distributed additional information on a tlre changer.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding this piece of equipment.
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the City Manager to seek
proposals on a tire changing unit. Roll call: All ayes
b. Computer Maintenance Contract
The Finance Director stated that this contract will apply only to Texas Instruments
equipment. He said there are no maintenance contracts on the Cityts personal
computers as there is very little breakdown or maintenance. Councllmember Paulson
inquired if there is a guaranteed response time. The Finance Oirector said this
is not stated in the contract but he thinks it is about twelve hours. Mayor
Nawrocki objected to the contract used and felt the City's own contract should
have been used. He also expressed concern about paying for this contract in ad-
vance.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
enter into an agreement with Modern Computer 5¥stems, Inc. for a computer main-
tenance contract at a cost of $332 per month. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson,
Peterson - aye Nawrocki - nay
c. Request to Vacate Alley
A letter was received from the owner of the property at qTO1 Upland Crest to
vacate part of the alleyway located between Upland Crest and Stlnson Boulevard,
north of Ivanhoe Place. Half of the alleyway is on the right-of-way.
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize the City Manager to seek
acquisition of additional right-of-way along the alleyway located between Upland
Crest, Stinson Boulevard, and north of Ivanhoe Place. This vacation wi!1 require
an ordinance. Roll call: All ayes
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February 23, 1987
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d. Licenslng of MPIRG Canvassers and Solicitors
This organization had requested permission to canvass in our community. Staff
has received a list of individuals who may be canvassing and the City Attorney
has advised the group will be subject to the requirements of our transient
merchant licenslng provision. At this point in time a background investigation
has not been completed by the Police Department.
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution
there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 87-16
WHEREAS:
WHEREAS,
Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG) is a statewlde,
student based, non-profit, non-partisan organization, and
MPIRG works on consumer, environment, and energy issues, and
WHEREAS,
Students are dlrectly involved in MPIRG issues thereby providing
an educational experience on how government works
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RE'SOLVED, that the canvasser/solicitor license be granted
to the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group upon satisfactory
investigation by the City's Police Department and furthermore,
that ShO.O0 of the $50.00 license fee be waived.
Offered by:
~" Seconded by:
Roll call:
Peterson
Petkoff
All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
e. Other New Business
1. Spoiled Ballots in Primary Election
Mayor Nawrocki noted that approximately 20~ of the ballots cast in the last
Primary Election were spoiled. He felt thls percentage was high even considering
crossover votes and other problems. He requested staff pursue this matter so it
will not be repeated.
2. Date of Primary Election
It has been noted that the date of the Primary Election will be in violation of
State law if it is not changed according to a newly passed law. Mayor Nawrocki
requested this matter be pursued by the Charter Commission very soon.
Report s
a. Report of the City Manager
The report of the City Manager was submitted in written form and the following
items were discussed:
l. Making Appropriations/Authorizing Expenses: The City Manager's report gave
a lengthy explanation regarding approval of expenditures and the method which
is preferred. The Mayor felt the matter should still be reconsidered.
2. Consolidated Budget Reconciliation Act: The City charges a 2% administrative
charge for former employees who are covered under the City's Insurance pro-
grams. The City Manager prepared an explanation for thls charge. The Mayor
again stated his opposition to this charge.
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February 23, 1987
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3. Snowplowing on January 29, 1987: The Feasons for plowing the snow in the manner
in which it was done were given.
4. Letter of Agreement Between Columbia Heights and Fridley regarding the Six
Cities Organization Water Management Plan: The purpose of the letter was to
reach a tentative agreement to support the two projects previously opposed
by Columbia Heights. The two cities have agreed to share the costs equally.
Mayor Nawrocki inquired what the share of costs for cable administration was for
the City of Hilltop. It was noted that the City has not paid as of yet. The Mayor
inquired what follow up has been done on this matter.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
The Council was advise~ that the Columbia Heights Jaycees has donated $250.00
for purchase of a microwave for John P. Murzyn Hall.
Mayor Nawrocki noted he had not been receiving the minutes of the Park Board
meetings lately.
The City Manager requested an Executive Session following the adjournment of
the meeting.
Licenses
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the licenses as listed upon
payment of proper fees. Roll call: All ayes
.Pa.yment of Bills
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to pay the bills as listed out of proper
funds. Roll call: All ayes
Adjournment
Motion by Paterson, second
call: All ayes
A6ne Student, C61~il
by Carl son to ad~~,' ' : m.. Roll
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
Secretary