HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 14, 1988OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA.HEIGHTS CITY COUNCI'L
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 1988
Mayor Hadtrath called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m..
I. Roll Call
Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Paterson, Hadtrath - present
2' Pledge of Alleglance
'3. Presentation of Awards to Winners of'Re.c¥clipg Poster contest"
The Council. congratulated the thirteen ~Inners of the Recycllng Poster
Contest and the Mayor presented thelr prizes to them.
3a. Proclamation'
Mayor Hadtrath read the proclmation regarding Voice of-Democracy Week and
presented the proclamation to the Commander nf V.F.~. Post
3b. Consent Agenda
The following items were on the consent agenda:
Minutes for Approval
The Council approved the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of
October 6th and'the Regular City Council Meeting of October 24th as
written and there were no corrections.
First Reading of Ordinance 'No. !175; Being an Ordinance Amending Chapter
4, Section 28A~ of the Charter of the City of. Columbia Heights Pertainin9
to Primary Elections
The reading was waived by the Councll and the second reading will be held
on November 28, 1988.
'ORDINANCE NO. 1175
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, SECTION 28A, OF THE CHARTER OF THE
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PERTAINING TO PRIHARY ELECTIONS
The City of Columbla Heights does ordain:
Section l: Chapter 4, Section 28A, of the Charter of the City of
Columbia Heights whlch reads as follows, to-wlt:
Section 28A. THE PRIMARY ELECTION. A primary municipal election shall
be held twenty-one.days before the regular munlcipal elec-
tion in the year 1933 and biannually thereafter at the same
placeor places as general elections are held and like
officers.'shall preside at such elections. The purpose of
such primary election shall be to select candidates to be
voted for at the general municipal election and the candi-
dates for nomlnation to each office who shall receive the
greatest number of votes In such primary electlon shall be
placed upon the ballot of the next general election in
numbers-not to exceed double the number of vacancies to be
fl'lled, and no other name shall be placed upon the ballot
*for such general electi.on than the candidates selected at
said primary electlon. Any person deslrlng to become a
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candidate for an electlve office .in the 9eneral
municipal electlon shall file with the City Clerk
at least twenty-one days prior tosaid primary election
a statement of such candidacy as
I, ~--, being first, duly sworn; say that .I reside at ---
Street In the City of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka,
State of Minnesota;. That I am a qualified voter therein;
That I am a candidate for nomination to the office of
--- to be-voted upon at the primary.election on --- the
--' day of ---, 19--; and I hereby request that my name
be printed upon the official prlmary election for said
office.
Signed
Subscribea and Sw~' to before me this --- day of ---
Signed
official Title
and shall pay to the City Clerk the sum of Five Dollars
for which the City Clerk shall glve a recelpt expressing
the purpose of the payment. Such City Clerk shall forth-
with pay all 'fees so recelved to the'City Treasurer. Upon
complalnance with the provisions of this section the City
Clerk shall place such name upon the primary electlon
ballot as a candldate for the off.lce named. At least fif-
teen days .notlce shall be given by.the City Clerk of the
time and place of holding such primary electlon and of the
'officers to be nominated, by postlng a notice thereof In
at least three of the .most public places, in each election
district in the City or by publication of a notice thereof
at least one in the officlal newspaper~ or both, as the
City Council may ordain, but failure to give such notice
shall not invalldate such election.
Is herewith amended to read as follows, to-wit:
Section 23A. THE PRIMARY ELECTION. A'prlmary election shall
be beld forty-two days before the regular municipal electlon
in the year 1989 and blennually thereafter at the same place
or places as general elections are held and like officers
shall preside at such elections. The purpose of such primary
election-'shall be to.select candidates to be voted for at
the general mun{clpal election. The candldates for nomlna-
tion to each office who shall receive the greatest number
of votes in such primary election shall 'be placed upon the
ballot of the next general election l.n numbers not to exceed
double the numberof vacancies to be filled, and no other
name 'shall be placed upon the ballot for such general election
than the candidates selected at said .primary election. When
not more than twlce the number of i.ndividuals to be elected
to a municipal office file for nomination for the office,
their names shall not be placed upon the primary ballot and
shall be placed upon the munlclpal general election ballot
as the nominees for that offlce. When not more than twice
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of individuals to be elected to a municipal office file
for nomination to.any munlclpal office, no primary shall
be held, and the names of those having filed shall be
placed on the municlpal general election ballot as the
nominees for that office.'Any person desiring to become
a candidate for an elective office in the genera1
munlclpal electlon shall file with the City Clerk at
least fOr.ty-t~o days prior to but not more than eighty-
four days prior to said primary municipal election a
statement for such candidacy as follows:
I, , being first duly s~orn, say that .I reside at ---
Street in the City of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka,
State of Minnesota; That I am a qualified voter therein;
That I am a candidate for nomination to the office of ---
to be voted upon at the primary election on --- the ---
day of ---, 19--; and I hereby request that my name be
printed upon the official primary election for said office.
signed
Subscribed and s~orn to before me this --- day of ---,
Signed
Official Title
and shall pay to the City Clerk the sum of'Five Dollars
for which the City Clerk shall give a receipt expressing
the purpose of the payment. Such City Clerk shall forth-
with pay all fees so received to the City Treasurer. Upon
compliance with the provisions.of this section the City
Clerk shall place such name upon the primary election ballot
as a candidate, for the office named. At least fifteen days
notice shall be given by the City Clerk O~ the time and
place of hol.ding such primary election and of the officers
to be nominated, by posting a notice thereof in at least
three of the most public places In each election district
in the City or by publlcation of a notice thereof at least
once in the official newspaper, or both, as the City Council
may ordain, but failure to give such notice shall not in-
validate such election.
Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
ninety (90) days after its publication.
First reading: November lq, 1988
Resolution No. 88-73~ Being a Resolution Re~ardin~ 1988 CompenSation Ranges
The Council waived the reading of the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-73
BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING REVISED 1988 COMPENSATION RANGES (APPENDIX A)
OF THE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND THE AMER-
ICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 495, RE-
FLECTING RESULTS OF THE ClTYtS'COMPARABLE WORTH STUDY AND IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has adopted a Comparable Worth Study,
a Comparable Worth Implementation Plan, and a Comparable Worth Compensation
Plan, effective January 1, 1988; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has undertaken implementation of
Comparable Worth consistent with the above study and plans; and,
WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the American Federation of
State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 495, and members of the City
· negotiating team, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable
revised wage schedule (Appendix A) reflecting the results of the City's
Comparable Worth Compensation and ~mplementatJon Plan; and,
WHEREAS, a copy of said Appendix A will be made available for inspection
in the Office of the City Manager and is made a part hereof by reference,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the revised Appendix A as negotiated,
be and is hereby established as the salary program for calendar year 1988
for AFSCME bargaining unit employees of the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to
execute this revised agreement.
Passed this 14th day of November, 1988.
Offered by: Petkoff
Seconded by: Paulson
Roll call: Ail ayes
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Resolution No. 88-74i Idemnif¥in9 the State of Minnesota - 44th Avenue
The reading of Resolution No. 88~74 was waived.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-74
BEING A RESOLUTION INDEMNIFYING THE STATE .OF MINNESOTA FROM CERTAIN CLAIMS
ARISING FROM THE 44TH AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY VARIANCE
BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights:
That the City shall indemnify, save and' hold harmless the State of Minnesota
and all its agencies and employees of and from any and all claims, demands,
actions or causes of action of any nature or character arlslng out of or by
reason of, In any manner, the bituminous surfacing project on M.S.A.5. 104
(44th Avenue) from 760 feet east of Central Avenue to McLeod Street N.E. in
any other manner than as In accordance with Minnesota Rule 8820.2500 and
further agrees 'to.defend at i~s sole cost and expense any action or pro-
ceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting any claim of whatsoever
character arising as-a result of the granting of this variance.
Passed this 14th day of November, 1988.
Offered by: Petkoff
Seconded by: Paul son
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Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council'Secretary
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath
CERTIFICATION .
I hereby certify that the aforegoing .resolution is a true and correct
copy of the resolution presented and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Columbia Heights, at'a duly authorized meeting thereof held on
the lqth day of November, 1988, as shown in the minutes of sald meeting
in my presence.
Jo-Anne Student, Deputy City Clerk
Resolution No. 88-75; Being a Resolution Establishing Amount of Clty Share
and Amount of Special Assessments on Projects to be Levied
The Council waived the reading of the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-75
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF CITY SHARE AND AMOUNT OF
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PROJECTS TO BE LEVIED
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on
the 10th day of October, 1988, ordered a special assessment hearing to
levy the cost of improvements, and
WHEREAS, the following projects w|11 be specially assessed on November
30, 1988, and a portion of the costs may be borne by the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
429.O61, and City Code 4.103, that the breakdown is as follows:
PIR PROJECT STATE AID CITY ASSESSMENT
TOTAL
826 Seal Coat SW 1/4
836 Misc. Delinq. Bills
823 Alley/Watermain
828 Concrete Alley Repair
840 Concrete Alley Repair
$41,267.62
$59,678.52
$124,134.62
3,333.10
28,158.76
15,928.53
5,559.38
$165,402.24
3,333.10
87,837.28
15,928.53
9,559.38
Passed this lqth day of November, 1988.
Offered by: Petkoff
Second by: Paulson
Rol1 call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Councll Secretary
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath
Resolution No. 88-76; Bein9 a Resolutlon in Support of the SRA
The Council waived the reading of the resolutlon.
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-76
BEING A. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY AND IN
OPPOSITION OF STATE FUNDING OF COMBINED SEWER SEPARATION IN THE CITIES
OF MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL
WHEREAS, the Suburban Rate AuthOrity has assisted the Metropolitan Council,
the Mlnneso~a Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Legislature in
formulating a program'for funding combined eewer separation in the cities
of Minneapolis and St. Paul; and,
WHEREAS, such sewer separation is required by law and by contract, and is
otherwise desirable; and,
WHEREAS, expected federal funding for the Cltles of Mlnneapolls and St.
Paul combined sewer separation program'has been cancelled and replace-
ment funding must be identified; and,
WHEREAS, most cities in the seven county metropolitan area have built
separate sanitary and storm sewer systems, prlncipally through local
funding; and,
WHEREAS, the Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis have obtained legislation
forgiving approximately $32 million In separation loans from the state;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Councll of the City of Columbia
Heights is opposed to the spreading of replacement funding for the Cities
of Minneapolis and St. Paul upon the State Treasury, and believes the most
equltable solutlon is for the affected cltles to provide that funding.
Passed this Iqth day of November, 1988.
Offered by: Petkoff
Seconded by: Paulson
Roll call: A11 ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath
Resolution No..88-77; Being a Resolutlon Authorizing Participation In a
Joint Study'
The Council waived the reading of the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-77
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN JOINT STUDY OF POLICE AND
PAID FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATIONS AND VOICING OPPOSITION TO A ~e13TH C~ECK" OR
DOUBLE COLA PROVISION
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Pollce Pension Council is pursuing enactment of a
~13th Check~! or a Double COLA Provision for present retirees during the
1989 Legislative Session, and,
WHEREAS, a majority of:the .twenty-seven different cities having 1DCa1
Pollce and/or Paid Fire Rellef Associations have expressed concern regarding
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the flnanclal impllcations of such a benefit, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is faced with the burgeoning
costs of underwriting the existing Police and Paid Fire Relief
Association Pension Program, and,
WHEREAS, the provision .of a ~113th CheckI~ or a Double COLA benefit would
have further negative impact upon the City's financing' of rellef association
retiree benefits, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has an opportunity to participate
with other affected cities in the pursuit of a financial analysls of
selected relief association pension programs, and,
WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities wlll coordinate a lobbying effort
in opposition to a "13th Check" or Double COLA Provision,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights that the City Manager is hereby authorized to remit $2,500 from
the General Fund - Contingency Fund as its share of cost to participate
in a joint study of selected relief association pension programs, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to voice
opposition to a ~!3th Check" or Double COLA Pension Benefit as may be
considered by the 1989 Legislature.
Passed this lqth day of November, 1988.
Offered by: Petkoff
Seconded by: Paulson
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath
Conditional Use Permit - Home Occupation - 39q9 Johnson Street
The Council approved the Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation
for the purpose of dog grooming at 39q9 Johnson Street.
stop Signs at q2nd Avenue and Fourth Street
The Council approved the installation Of q-way stop signs at the intersection
of q2nd Avenue and Fourth Street based upon a recommendation from the
Traffic Commission.
Award of Bid - 1989 Shared Ride
The Council authorized the award of the bid for the Shared Ride Para
T~ansit Program Contract to Yellow Taxi Service Corporation for the
calendar year 1989 in the amount of $1.85 per passenger carried, based
upon Iow responsible bid received and the Mayor and Ciey Manager were
authorized to enter into a contract for same, subject to the approval
by the Regional Transit Board, and the Mayor and. City Ranager were
authorized to enter into a contract with the City of Hilltop assuming
responslbility for related costs on a pro-rate basis and subject to
concurrence by the Reglonal Transit Board.
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Final Payment for Sealcoatin9 Pro~ect #8800
The Council authorized the acceptance of the work for Municipal Project
#8800 and to make the final payment of $11,447.59 to Astech Corporation
of St. Cloud; Minnesota.
Sate of Old Radio ~qulpment
The Council authorized the City Manager to dispose of all-unneeded, old
radio equlPment to the highest bidder and that all proceeds be forwarded
to .the Finance Department.
Purchase of Steel'Llbrary Shelvin9
The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement with OMO, Inc. for the purchase, delivery and installation
of Andrew Wilson steel l'ibrary shelvinglat a cost of $10,024 as listed
in formal written quotation; and the Council recognized thls purchase
as a proprietary Item.
Purchase of Replacement Tall Gate Sander
The Council authorized the purchase of one Swenson URC-M Tall Gate
Sander from Road Machinery & Supplies Company of Bloomington, Minnesota
based on their Iow quotation of $1,143.75 and authorized the Mayor and
City Manager to sign an agreement for same.
Purchase of 4 x 4 ~One Ton Truck
The Council awarded the purchase of one 4 x 4 one ton truck to Superior
Ford based upon their low quallfied bid of $24,886 and authorized the
trading in of'Unit #215 (1974 Ford ½ ton pickup) and also authorized
the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same.
Purchase of Self-Propelled Mower
The Council authorized the purchase of one Toro Groundmaster 327 from
MTI 0istrlbutlng Company of Plymouth, Minnesota for their low bid of
$8,593 and authorized the 'trading in of Unit #234 (1978 Toro 'Ground-
master) and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter Into an
agreement for same.
Purchase of Multi-Purpose Tractor Type Unit
The Council awarded the bid of one Trackless M/T Series 4 Artlculated
Multi-purpose Municlpal Tractor to MacQueen Equipment, Inc. of St.
Paul~ Minnesota including Option A and OptiOn B as specified for an
amount of $38,881, based on Iow, formal bid a~d authorized the Mayor
and City Manager to enter Into an agreement for.same.
Rerooflng Municipal Service Center and Public Llbrary -.Change Order No. !
The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute Change
Order #1 which will add $142 to the rerooflng contract with AII Systems
Roofing, Inc.
Licenses
The Council approved the license applications as listed upon payment of
proper fees.
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Payment of Bills
The Council authorized the payment of bills as listed out of proper
funds.
q. Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Roll call: AIi ayes
5. Open Mike
There were no residents present for Open Mike.
Mayor Hadt~ath thanked the staff and election judges.who worked at the
recent General Election. He noted that a fine job was done and commended
all of them for their commitment.
6. Public Hearing
Transfer of 1987 Unexpended C.D.B.G. Public Service Funds
Councilmember Petkoff inquired if these funds could be used for any
cleanup which may be necessary in Huset Park. The Oirector of the
HRA stated they cannot be used for anticipated projects but he is
aware of some funding which may be available. He noted these funds
could be accessed in a relatively short time as the area is located
in a Tax Increment District. Councilmember Petkoff requested that the
unexpended funds for any C.D.B.G. projects be brought to the Council's
attention prior to requesting they be transferred for Council dis-
cussion.
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to transfer $6,500 to the 1988
C.D.B.G. Parkview Villa Senior Citizen Accessibility Improvement Pro-
ject from the City's 1987 C.D.B.G. Publlc Service Projects, in par-
ticular, from the Bridge for Runaway Youth, Inc. - $2,500, and the
Crestview Lutheran Home - $4,000; and furthermore, such transfer be
made on the basis that the 1987 C.D.B.G. Public Service Projects
cannot be undertaken as originally proposed. Roll call: All ayes
6a. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Second Reading of Ordinance NO. 1173, Amending Ordinance No. 853, City
Code of 1977, Pertaining to Temporary Banners and Pennants
Notion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the ordinance
there being ample copies available to the publlc. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1173
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY
BANNERS AND PENNANTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Sect ion 1:
Section 9.117 A(4)(k) and Ordinance No. 853, City Code of
1977, which reads as follows, to wit:
A sign which contains or consists of banners, pennants,
ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs,spinners or slmilar
devices.
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is herewith amended to read as follows, to wit:
A sign which contains or consists of banners, pennants,
ribbons, streamers, strings of light ~ulbs, spinners or
similar devices, except as allowdby ~9.117A(5)(o) and
~9.117A(3) (k).
Section2:
9.117A(5)(o) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977,
passed June 21, 1977, which is currently reserved,
is herewith amended to read as follows, to wit:
One temporary on-site banner or pennant advertising the
sale, lease or rental of the lot(s) or premises on which
such a banner or pennant is situated, provided that the
total area of such banner or pennant shall not exceed the
ratio of one (1) square foot of sign area for each one
thousand (l,O00) square feet of building area plus one
(1) square foot of sign area for each one thousand (1,O00)
square feet of lot area. No such banner or pennant need
be less than thirty-two (32) square feet. No such banner
or pennant shall remain past the date of the offering or
be displayed for a period of more than one hundred twenty
days (120), whichever period is shorter. At the end of the
display a banner or pennant until at least 240 days have
elapsed.
Section 3:
Section 9.117A(3)(k) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977,
passed June 21, 1977, which Is currently reserved,
is herewith amended to read as follows, to wit:
Standards for Banners and Pennants
(ii
No banner or pennant weighing in excess of thirty
(30) pounds is permitted unless it is first approved
by the building official.
(Ii)
No banner or pennant.shall extend over or into'any street,
alley, sidewalk, or other public thoroughfare a distance
greater than four (4) inches from the wall upon which It
is erected, and it shall not be placed or project over
any wall opening.
(iii)
No banner or pennant shall be erected so as to prevent
.free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire
escape, nor shall such sign be attached to any stand pipe
or fire escape.
Section
(iv)
Every banner or pennant shall be attached to the wall with
wire or steel cables, and no strings, ropes or wodd slats
for anchorage or support purposes shall be permitted.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
thirty (30) days after its passage.
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First reading:
Second reading:
Date of passage:
October 2q, 1988
November 14, 1988
November 14, 1988
Offered by: Paulson
Seconded by: Petkoff
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath
b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1174; Vacating A Certain Alley Easement
and Street
Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to waive the readlng of the ordinance
there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1174
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, VACATING
A CERTAIN ALLEY EASEMENT AND STREET
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section l:
The City of Columbia Heights herewith vacates the public
alley over, across, and under the following described
property, to wit:
The west fourteen (14) feet of Lot 42, Block 70, Columbia
Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Columbia Heights, Anoka County,
Minnesota, except for those portions thereof taken for
street or highway purposes.
Sect,i.on 2:
The City of Columbia Heights herewith vacates the public
street over, across, and under the followi'ng described
property, to wit:
The southeasterly four and five tenths (q.5) feet front
and rear of Lot 49 and the northwesterly eleven and five
tenths (11.5) feet front and rear of Lot 50, Block 70,
Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Columbia Heights,
Anoka County, Minnesota.
The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to
Quit Claim the interest of the City to the property
described In this Section 2 to Jerome J. Lague.
Section3:
Thls ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after thlrty (30) days-after its passage.
First reading: October 24, 1988
Second reading: November lq, 1988
Date of passage: November lq, 1988
Offered by: Carlson
Seconded by: Petkoff
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath
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7. Old Business
a. Huset Park Improvements
I. Abandonment of Project #8803 - Huset Park Improvements
Various options or compromises for the Huset. Park Improvement project
were discussed. It was felt by the Council that further information was
desired. The City Attorney advised the Councll that the Initiative Peti-
tion Ordinance had been read to the Council by him at the September
26th regular council meeting and had been read to the Committee as a
Whole at the October lOth council meeting.
Hotion by Paulson, second by Peterson to table for more information to
be presented at the November 28th councll meeting. Roll call: Paulson,
Petkoff, Peterson, Hadtrath - aye Carlson - nay
Motion by Carlson to reopen Project #8803 and hold a first reading.
Motion dies for lack of a second.
2. Revamping of Huset Park and Removal of Dirt
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to table this matter until the
next council meeting on November 28th. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Hadtrath, second by Peterson to reject the bids for Project
#8803, Huset Park Improvement Project. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the City Manager to
proceed with seeking quotes or bids for soil boring tests for Huset
Park. Roll call: All ayes
b. Proposed City Policy Regarding Use of City-o~ned Facilities and
Equipment by Employees
Mayor Hadtrath had contacted the cities of Fridley, Spring Lake Park
and St. Anthony regarding their policies on the use of city-owned
facilities by employees. He read the procedures of these cities.
Councilmember Carlson observed that work has been done in city facilities
for years but he has heard no positive comments about this practice.
Councilmember Petkoff felt the policy should be reviewed by division
heads. She noted she viewed it as a morale builder and a benefit for
those who work for the City. The PUblic Works Director stated this
practice had been allowed by the Council and it has been considered
a benefit. He felt a policy should be set up. to address the use of
all 'City equipment not just that in the City Garage. Councilmember
Paulson felt the alternative proposed by the City Manager, which allows
use of'certain facilities and city-owned equipment by permanent,
fuil-t, ime employees only, should be tried for slx months and then be
reviewed. Councilmember Petkoff suggested that the Team Management
procedures and policies be employed and that the City Manager return
a proposal to the Council at the next Council meeting.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to table this matter until the
next Council meeting. Roll call: All ayes
8. New Business
a. Bids and Specifications for Electrlcal and Mechanical Work at the
Municipal Service Center, Library and City Hall Including Roofing at
City Hall
Motion'by Peterson, second.by Carlson to table this item. Roll call:
All ayes
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b. Award of Garbage, Rubbish and Recycling Service Bids
The City Manager advised that this contract will reflect approxlmately
a $3,00 increase of rates. He also noted that the use of the Recycling
Center may cease early next summer as the City will have a curbside
recycling program in place. The contract will be modified to show
the elimlnation of the Center but that the contractor will service
the Recycling Center until it is phased out.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to award for a two-year period
the City's garbage, rubbish, and recycling service bid to Waste Mana-
gement - Blaine in the amount of $1,$61,460.40 to Include Alternative
Bid #1 based upon Iow, formal bid; and furthermore, that the Mayor and
City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll call:
All ayes
c. Establish Date for Work Session
Motion by Peterson, second by Hadtrath to establish a City Council Work
Session at 7:00 p.m. on November 21, 1988 to be held in the Columbia
Heights City Council Chambers. Roll call: All ayes
d. Establish Date for Special Assessment Levy Hearing
Notion by Hadtrath, second by Peterson to establish a Special Assessment
Levy Hearing for January 10, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. in the Columbia Heights
City Council Chambers. Roll call: All ayes
Reports
a. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following
items were discussed:
1. Newly Hired Employees: Effective November 1, 1988 Bryon Fuerst was
hired as a Police Officer at the. monthly rate.of $1,789. Effective
October 24, 1988 Sally Wheeler was hired as the Adventure Club~
~oordinator at the entry.rate of $1,867 per month.
2. Watermain Break: Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to authorize
up to $3,000 for temporary repair for 41st Avenue between Cleveland
and Arthur Streets. Roll call: All ayes
3. Senior Citizen Rates for Sewer and Water Services: The City Manager
will discuss this matter and report back to the City Council.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney distributed copies of a draft ordinance dealing with
the Rental Housing Maintenance Code. He requested the Council review it
and noted that it will be discussed at the next Council work sesslon.
Adjournment
Motion by Pa~lson, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m..
Roll call: All'ayes
nne Student, Counc]-I Secretary
Mayor Oale V. Hadtrath