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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. Regular Council Meeting February 23, 1987 page 2 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 Regular Council Meeting February 23, 1987 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 Regular Council Meeting February 23, 1987 page 4 (d) (el (fi 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. Regular Council Meeting February 23, 1987 page 5 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; Regular Council Meeting February 23, 1987 page 6 (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: Regular Council Meeting February 23, 1~87 page 7 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. Regu.lar Councll Meeting February 23, 1987 page 8 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. Regular Council Meeting February 23, 1987 ~-' page 9 (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. Regular Council Meeting February 23, 1987 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 Regular Council Meeting February 23, 1987 page 11 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 Regular Council Meeting February 23, 1987 page 12 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. ~e~iar Council Meeting February 23, 1987 page 13 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