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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 8, 1988OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION AUGUST 8, 1988 Mayor Hadtrath called the meeting to order at 8:45 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath - present 2. Termination from the Relief Association of: a. Gary Gorman Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to terminate Gary Gorman as a member of the Relief Association, effective July 12, 1988. Roll call: All ayes b. Lance Sanetra Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to terminate Lance Sanetra as a member of the Relief Association, effective July 19, 1988. Roll call: All ayes Gary Gorman and Lance Sanetra were made full time firefighters. 3. Adjournment Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Anne Student, Counc-'~'i-[ Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 8, 1988 Mayor Hadtrath called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.. I. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath - present 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent Agenda The following items were on the consent agenda: Minutes of Previous Meetings The Council approved the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 25, 1988 as presented in writing and no corrections were made. Resolution No. 88-52; Being a Resolution Desi~nati9g Election Judges for 1988 and Establishing Hourly Rate of Pay 'for Same The Council waived the reading and adopted Resolution No. 88-52. RESOLUTION NO. 88-52 DESIGNATING ELECTION JUDGES FOR 1988 ELECTIONS AND ESTABLISHING HOURLY RATES OF PAY FOR SAME WHEREAS: The political parties have submitted prospective election judges' names, to wit, the Independent Republican Party and the Democratic- Farmer-Labor Party, for Senate District 51 to the County Auditor; and WHEREAS: The County Auditor has forwarded said election judge lists to the City Clerk of Columbia Heights who has received the lists and con- tacted additional prospects to determine if they will be available to serve NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does approve the attached lists of judges, by precinct, for the Primary Election on Tuesday, September 13, 1988 and the General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 1988. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the hourly remuneration for an head judge be $5.60 and for an election judge be $4.75. Passed this 8th day of August, 1988. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Regular Council Meeting August 8, 1988 page 2 Special Purpose Fence - Gary Gorman, 4256 Fourth Street N.£. The Council approved the request for a special purpose privacy fence at 4256 Fourth Street N.E. as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Com- mission. Special Purpose Fence - Todd Halverson, 1156 Khyber Lane N.E. The Council approved the request for a special purpose privacy fence at i156 Khyber Lane N.E. as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Com- mission. Le~Bue of Minnesota Cities - Annual Membership Dues The Council approved the continued membershli'p with the League of Min- nesota Cities and authorized the annual payment of $8,29l. Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters - Renewal of Class B Gambling License The Council directed the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the renewal of a Class B charitable gambling license for the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters at Tony Roma's at 5085 Central Avenue N.E. Purchase of Crime Prevention Supplies The Council authorized entering into an agreement with M & R Signs of Fergus Falls for 180 7' i" sign posts and 180 7' 3" sign posts for a total price of $2,001.60 and also authorized the Mayor and City Mana- ger to sign a contract for same. The Council authorized entering into an agreement with The Sign Center. Inc. of San Diego, California, for 275 12" x 18" Neighborhood Watch street signs and 4,000 sets of Neighborhood Watch vinyl window stickers for a total price of $4,262.50 and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to sign a contract for same. Purchase of Echotag .Supplies The Council authorized the purchase of targets and check cards for the Library's Echotag Security System from 3M as proprietary items for $3,O45. Purchase of Office Dividers and Modular Office Eq. uipmeQ~ The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter Into.an agre- ement with Facility Systems, Inc. for the purchase and installation of office dividers and modular equipment at a cost of $6,431 plus installation of $19.50 per hour based on low, formal bid under Minnesota State Contract M-7003. Purchase of Traffic Directional Arrow Board Device The Council authorized the purchase of one traffic directional arrow sign model TM 4815 SE-T from MacQueen Equipment, Inc., of St. Paul, for $3,400 and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same. 'Regular Council Meeting August 8, 1988 page 3 Replacement of Second Hand Closing Motor Starter The Council authorized the replacement of a motor starter at Pump Station #2 with an Allen Bradley Soft Motor Starter to Total Electric Company for their low quotation of $3,600 and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same. Schools and Conferences The Council approved the attendance of Roy Goranson, Building Inspector, at the 66th Annual International Conference of Building Officials on September ll - 16, 1988 which is to be held in Seattle, Washington and also authorized that related expenses be reimbursed. The Council approved the attendance of the Vehicle Maintenance Foreman at the International Public Works Congress and Equipment Show.on Septem- ber 24 - 29, 1988 to be held in Toronto, Canada and also authorized that related expenses be reimbursed. Licenses The Council approved the license applications as listed conditioned upon payment of proper fees. Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. 4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes 5. Open Mike/Proclamations The resident of 42'33 Quincy Street advised the Council he had requested information regarding the selling of bonds for street improvement projects and felt the response he received did not address his request adequately. Mayor Hadtrath referred this matter to staff. Also, referred to staff was this resident's request for information regarding the placement of no parking signs for street resurfacing projects. "National Night Out" Proclamation Mayor Hadtrath presented a copy of the "National Night Out" proclamation to Sergeant Bill Roddy of the Columbia Heights Police Department. Sergeant Roddy has been working with this project in the City. He stated that the purpose of the project is for neighbors to become better acquainted and band together to safeguard their neighborhoods. 6. Communications a. Planning and Zoning Commission 1. First Minnesota Savings - Sign Variance A representative of First Minnesota Savings advised the Council that her firm is requesting signage for the north side of the building as there presently is no signage on that side and southbound traffic is exposed to no visible identification of the business. Councilmember Petkoff inquired if it were possible to amend the sign ordinance and still protect a residential area. The City Attorney advised Regular Council Meeting .August 8, 1988 page 4 that this could be done. Councilmember Paterson stated that it was the consensus of the Planning and Zoning Commission members to work with this request and passed a motion directing the City Attorney to draft an amending brdinance to the sign ordinance in all zoning districts to eliminate the requirement of signage being allowed only on sides of buildings facing a street. The City Council concurred with this request and wanted the ordinance amendment prepared for presentation at the next Council meeting. Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to deny the sign variance due to the lack of a required hardship. Roll call: All ayes 2. Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Lotsplit - 4100 Central Avenue This lotsplit facilitates the conveyance of property to Northcoast Partners for the Columbia Square Development Project. The balance of the property will remain as Wargo Court. Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: Ali ayes RESOLUTION NO. 88-53 SUBDIVISION REQUEST CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40TH AVENUE N.E. I, Todd Stutz, Executive Director of the Columbia Heights HRA, hereby request a iotsplit of PIN 35 30 24 14 0 142 legally described as: Lot 2, Except the southerly 80 feet, Block 1, Northwestern Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota. and now combined with PIN 35 30 24 14 0 143 legally described as: the southerly 80' of Lot 2, Block 1, Northwestern Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota. THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE: 1. The northerly fifty (50) feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Northwestern Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota. 2. Lot 2, Block 1, Northwestern Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota, except the northerly fifty (50) feet. Be it further resolved that special assessments of record in the office of the City of Columbia Heights as of this day, against the above described property, in the amount of $ - 0 - are paid. Any pending or future assessments will be levied according to the new split as approved this day. Any lotsplit given approval shall become invalid if the resolution, motion or other Council action approving the said lotsplit is not filed with the County Auditor within (l) one yea~ of the date of the Council action. Regular Council Meeting August 8, 1988 page 5 PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT ACTION: Approved This 2nd day of August, )988. Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Marko Roll call: All ayes Roy Goranson Zoning Officer CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approved This 8th day of August, 1988. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Todd Stutz (sig.) Signature of Owner, Notarized 590 40th Avenue N.E. Columbia Hts. Onwer's Address Telephone No. 788-9221 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of July, 1988, Bonnie Jewett (sig.) Notary Pub]lc Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Fee: $10.00 Date paid: Exempt Receipt No. - 0 - b. Six Cities Water Management Organization - 1989 Budget Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to approve the proposed 1989 budget for the Six Cities Water Management Organization. Roll call: All ayes c. Request to Possess and Consume Beer and Wine at Huset Park The City Attorney advised that the request to consume wine at Huset Park could not be granted as the ordinance prohibits wine consumption in Nuset Park. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to grant permission to Mr. Robert Nelson, representing the McLaughlin Gormley King Company, to possess and consume beer at Huset Park on Thursday, August 25, 1988, in conjunction with an annual company softball game and family picnic, however, such possession and consumption should not occur before 8:00 a.m. nor after 9:00 p.m. and, to deny the request for the waiver of the $50.00 fee for the use of Huset Park Field #5 on August 25, 1988, by McLaughlin Gormley King Company, in conjunction with their annual softball game and family picnic. Councilmember Petkoff felt the fee should not be waived as this company is not'located in Columbia Heights. Roll call: All ayes 7. Old Business Authorization to Offer Adjusted Appraisal Value Motion by Pau)son, second by Carlson to offer the adjusted appraised value of $3,000 for the right-of-way easement to the property owner of 955 44th Avenue; and, to authorize,the services of Shaffer & Watson to make the Regular Council Meeting August 8, 1988 page 6 formal offer and obtain the necessary signatures; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the easement deed on behalf of the City. Roll call: All ayes 8. New Business a. Mechanical, Electrical, Roofing Improvements for Public Library Motion by Carlson, second by Paterson to authorize the City Manager to proceed with preparation of contract documents, including plans and specifications for bidding recommended roofing improvements for the Columbia Heights Public Library in conjunction with the roofing improve- ments for the Columbia Heights Municipal Service Center. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Carlson, second by Paterson to authorize the City Manager to proceed with'preparation of contract documents, including plans and specifications for bidding recommended mechanical and electrical Improve- ments for the Columbia Heights Public Library in conjunction with the mechanical and electrical improvements for the Columbia Heights City Hall and Municipal Service Center. Roll call: All ayes b. Authorization to Make Offer for Right-Of-Way Easement for Project #8600 Motion by Petkoff, second by Paterson to offer the appraised value for the easement to Kraus Anderson and the Southland Corporation involved with Project #8600; and, to authorize the services of Shaffer & Watson to make the formal offer to obtain the necessary signatures; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the easement deed on behalf of the City. Roll call: All ayes c. Anoka County Community Development Block Grant Project Balances Motion by Paterson, second by Paulson to request the transfer of unexpended CDBG funds to active 1988 CDBG projects as follows: 1. Project #408 transfer $2,765.64 to Project #807 Neighborhood Re- vitalization 2. Project #411 transfer $696.55 to Project #811Parkview Villa Ac- cessibility 3. Project #509 transfer $103.29 to Project #809 Economic Oevelopment Promotion Roll call: All ayes d. Renovation of Liquor Store #3 Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Glassv~rks, Inc. For the installation of a vestibule at a cost of $2,998 based on iow, formal quotation. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Carlson, second by Paterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with 0eMars Signs for the instal- lation of a new pylon sign, a new window sign, and the removal of the old signs at a cost of $7,229 based on iow, formal quotation. Roll call: Ali ayes Regular Council Meeting August 8, 1988 page 7 e. Adventure Club Coordinator 1. Adoption of Job Description Motion by Paulson, second by Paterson to approve the Adventure Club job description dated July 25, 1988. Roll cai1: All ayes 2. Establishing Salary Range Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to establish the salary range for the position of Adventure Club Coordinator as follows: Entry 6 Months One Year Two Years Three Years $1,--~ $1,931 $1,995 $2,058 $2,122 which is consistent with the City's recently adopted Comparable Worth Implementation and Compensation plan. Roll call: All ayes f. Establish Public Hearing - Petition to Increase Project #8802 Scope Motion by Paulson, second by Paterson to schedule a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on August 29, 1988 to expand the scope of Municipal Project #8802 based upon a petition of request by a majority of the residents to be assessed; and furthermore, to direct the City Manager to proceed with the legal requirements. Roll call: All ayes Project #8802 is concrete alley repair in the alley which lies between West Upland Crest and East Upland Crest and between Fairway Drive and Highland Place. g. Establish Dates for Work Session and Public Hearing for 1989 budget. Motion by Carlson, second by Paterson to hold a work session on Tuesday, September 20th at 7:30 p.m. and a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. with regard to the 1989 budget. Roll call: All ayes 9. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: 1. Repaintlng of the City Bus: The quotation received from the MTC for the repalnting of th& city bus did not include the cost of the paint. The paint cost will be $433.50. 2. Appointment of Maintenance I - Public Works: Effective August 1, 1988, Jeff Kline was appointed to the position of Maintenance I at the 1987 rate for Maintenance I of $8.72 per hour. 3. Public Hearing: A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday,.August 15th at 7:00 p.m. for Project #8803, proposed park improvements to Huset Park. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. Adjournment . AllMotion ayesbY Carlson, second by Paulson to adj~.~ 8:45 ~~/. -=-' o' ~4~"'~'"~-~"'--~-~'--~' M~yor Dale V. Hadtrath -An~e Student, ~o~11 Secretary