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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 13, 1988.OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hadtrath at 7:30 p.m.. 1. 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 City Council Meeting of May 23rd, the Volunteer Relief Association Meeting of May 23rd, and the Special Council Meeting of June 6th. Resolution No. 88-45; Adopting a Comparable Worth Implementation Plan The Council waived the reading of Resolution No. 88-45 RESOLUTION NO. 88-45 BEING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A COMPARABLE WORTH IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Minnesota enacted a bill which requires every political subdivision in the State to establish equitable compensation relationships between female-dominated, male-dominated, and balanced classes of employees; and, WHEREAS, the law further specified that a job evaluation system be used to determine the comparable work value of all positions; and, WHEREAS, the law requires that a plan be developed to assure comparable com- pensation for positions with comparable skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions, and proportional compensation for positions where such factors are different. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights adopts a Comparable Worth Implementatlon Plan, a copy of which is available at the Office of the City Manager, effective January 1, 1988. Passed this 13th day of June, 1988. Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Regular Council Meeting June 13, 1988 page 2 Garage Setback Variance - 2101 39½ Avenue The Council approved the 8.4 foot garage setback variance at 2101 39½ Avenue due to the hardship of the location of an existing tree. Front Yard Setback Variance - 3964 Hayes Street The Council approved a 1.5 foot front yard setback variance at 3964 Hayes Street to allow an 8' x 21'4" addition to the dwelling. Lions Club Request to Place Banner The Council authorized the Lions Club to place a banner in conjunction with the Jamboree Celebration the week of June 2Oth through June 27th, 1988 at the intersection of 40th and University Avenues on the condition that the banner be removed by June 29, 1988. Athletic Boosters Request to Conduct Bingo and Raffle at Fourth of July Celebration The Council authorized the City Manager to advise the Minnesota Charitable Gambling Control Board that the City has no objections to the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters Club (Minnesota Gambling License B-02072-001) conducting bingo and selling raffles in conjunction with the Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 1988 at John P. Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill Street N.E. Columbia Heights Jaycees - Annual Fourth of July Kiddie Parade The Council authorized the Police Department to issue a parade permit to the Columbia Heights Jaycees for the fourth Annual Fourth of July Kiddie Parade to be held on Monday, July 4th at 2:00 p.m. and that the parade will be held on streets indicated in the City Council Letter dated June 10, 1988. Advertising at Top Valu The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Twin Cities Reader for nine advertisements of liquor store merchandise and hours at a cost not to exceed $3,600. Contract Renewal With Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling to provide diagnostic and referral services to employees of the City of Columbia Heights, their dependents and household members for a contract period of June 1, 1988 through May 31, 1989 with such base retainer fee to remain at $776 or $8.00 per employee, with the maximum fee not to exceed $1,552. Authorization to Expend Monies for 1988 Employee Picnic and Holiday Party The Council authorized the expenditure of up to $1,750 for the 1988 Employee Holiday Party and Employee Picnic. Request to Seek Proposals for Telecommunications Consultant The Council authorized that request proposals be made for Telecommunications Consulting Services based on the presented "Request For Proposals." Award of 1988 Street and Parking Lane Striping The Council authorized the award of the 1988 Street and Parking Lane Striping work to AAA Striping Service Company, Inc. of Maple Grove, based upon low bid submitted and that the Mayor and City Manager were also authorized to enter into a contract for same. Regular Council Meeting June 13, 1988 page 3 Award for Placement of Metal Doors in Warming Houses The Council awarded replacement work to Tom Zerull Construction Company of Corcoran, Minnesota for their low formal quotation of $3,133 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same. Final Payment for 1987 Miscellaneous Concrete Contract #8711 The Council accepted the work performed under Municipal Project #8711 and authorized that the final payment of $300 be made to Gunderson Brothers Company, Inc. of Minneapolis. July Fourth Celebration a. The Council authorized the contract with Americana Fireworks Display Company for the July 4th fireworks display at a cost of $7,500 based on quantity and quality and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract for same. b. The Council authorized the closing of 39th Avenue between Jefferson and Fifth Streets from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. for the fireworks on July 4th and that Mill Street between 40th Avenue and the east driveway of the police parking lot be closed from 1:OO to ll:O0 p.m. Licenses The Council approved the license applications as listed conditioned upon the proper fees being paid and waived the fees as indicated on the list. Payment of Bills The Council authorized the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. 4. Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to adopt the consent agenda items as indicated. Roll call: All ayes 5. Open Mike There were no residents present for Open Mike. 5a. Humanitarian of the Year Mayor Hadtrath presented a plaque to Pat Jindra, Humanitarian of the Year, and congratulated her on this recognition. 6. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1163; Pertaining to Rezoning This ordinance would rezone certain real estate owned by Crestview Lutheran Home from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 (Multiple Family Residential). Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1163 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, ~ITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO REZONING OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Regular Council Meeting June 13, 1988 page 4 Section l: That the real property legally described as: The west 325.65 feet more or less of the south 285.00 feet of the north 568.00 feet of the east 1/8 of the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, EXCEPT the west 30.00 feet thereof, which is currently zoned "R-1 One Family Residential District" shall hereafter be zoned "R-3 Multiple Family Residential District". Section 2: The zoning map of the City of Columbia Heights is herewith amended in accordance with this ordinance. Section 3: 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: May 23, 1988 June 13, 1988 June 13, 1988 Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Carlson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. I164; Pertaining to Rezoning This ordinance addressed property owned by Crestview Lutheran Home. The purpose of the ordinance is to correct any gaps in the zoning of the site created by any errors in describing portions of the property and previously adopted zoning ordinances. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1164 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO REZONING OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: That the real property which has as its boundaries Reservoir Boulevard on the east, McLeod Street on the west, 44th Avenue on the south and the north section line of Section 36, Town- ship 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, on the north, which is currently zoned "R-3" Multiple Family Residential District and "R-I" One Family Residential District shall hereafter be zoned "R-3" Multiple Family Residential District. Section 2: The purpose of this Ordinance is to correct any gaps in zoning of the aforedescribed property created by any errors in describing Regular Council Meeting June 13, 1988 page 5 portions of the subject property and previously adopted zoning Ordinances. Section 3: The zoning map of the City of Columbia Heights is herewith amended in accordance with this Ordinance. Section 4: 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: June 6, 1988 June 13, 1988 June 13, 1988 Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Carlson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath c. Resolution No. 88-44; Amending the City of Columbia Heights' Policy Manual to Include a Policy of Continuation of Health Insurance Coverage for Retirees It was noted that a 2% fee will be added to help defray administrative costs. Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 88-44 AMENDING THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS' POLICY MANUAL TO INCLUDE A POLICY ON CONTINUATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR RETIREES BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights' Personnel Policy Manual, Section 6(Ill), Pension and Retirement, be amended to include the following paragraph: Full-time employees who have been employed by the City of Columbia Heights for a minimum of ten years, may continue their health insurance coverages at the group rate upon retirement. Retirement is defined as the withdrawal of an employee from active public service, who is paid a monthly annuity pension thereafter. The City does not contribute toward any portion of the monthly insurance premium for retirees. Such provision is subject to approval of the health insurance providers. Passed this 13th day of June, 1988. Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Regular Council Meeting June 13, 1988 page 6 7. Communications Appointments to Boards and Commissions Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to appoint/reappoint the following people to various boards and commissions: Cable Communications Commission: Reappoint Kenneth Henke, Dave Szurek and Dave Gregor Human Services Commission: Reappoint Tony Keenan and appoint Fern Kohler, Patricia Pease, Jim Reece and Linda Mortorano Insurance Commission: Appoint Bill Hill Library Board: Reappoint Barb Miller Merit Commission: Reappoint Chet Herringer Park Board: Appoint A1 Kennedy Planning and Zoning Commission: Appoint Joe Ryan Science, Technology and Energy Commission: Reappoint James Lever and appoint Glenn Byrnes and Dave Kerkow Traffic Commission: Appoint Sharon Baron and Jerrold Kobs Roll call: All ayes Mayor Hadtrath appointed Curt Dockter to the Police and Civil Service Commission. 8. Old Business Hearing Requested by Cable TV North Central Regarding Assessment of Penalities The cable company's counsel addressed the Council regarding the dispute which prompted the City to draw on the cable company's letter of credit. He felt the City had not complied with the procedural requirements for implementation of franchise penalities. The City's cable counsel gave an overview of what had transpired since the Council was made aware of the non-compliance. He stated that the City was within its right to draw on the letter of credit. Councilman Paulson felt the action being suggested by the cable company, that is to assess each cable subscriber a certain amount, a punitive action and that the cable subscriber deserves a system of quality technology. The City's cable counsel stated that the cable company has been in violation of the franchise agreement as some of the equipment does not meet t, he requirements of the agreement. He also feels that the cable operators were given appropriate and timely notices as to the effective date for the imposition of the penalities. Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to instruct the staff to prepare the appropriate written Findings of Fact to be presented and considered by the Council at its next council meeting and specifically as far as the Findings of Fact is concerned the Council is finding the appropriate details regarding: they did in fact have an AM technology versus an FM technology; that the operator was given sufficient notice on January 15, 1987 or thereabouts; that the operator has not acted to correct the violations; that the appropriate penalty has been and continues to be assessed; and, the other matters raised by Mr. Erickson be addressed. Roll call: All ayes RECESS: 9:40 RECONVENE: 9:50 Regular Council Meeting June 13, 1988 page 7 9. New Business a. Ratification of Action by Mayor and City Manager in Execution of a Joint Powers Agreement With Anoka County for Recycling Activities Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to ratify the action of the Mayor and City Manager in executing a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for recycling activities as stated in the Joint Powers Agreement dated June 7, 1988. Roll call: All ayes b. Award of Bid of 1988 Sealcoating Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to award work for Project #8800 to Astech Corporation of St. Cloud, Minnesota, based upon their low qualified bid of $94,573.43; and, furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes c. Authorization to Make Offers for Right-Of-Way Easement for Project #8600 The easements are located on 44th Avenue, east and west of Central Avenue. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to offer the appraised value for the easements to the thirteen properties involved with Project #8600; and further- more, to authorize the services of Shaffer and Watson to make the formal offer and obtain the necessary signatures; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the easement deeds on behalf of the City. Roll call: All ayes d. Award of Bid for Demolition of 3728 Mayes Street A representative of a bidder on this project requested this item be reviewed because he was of the opinion that not all of the items of the work were included in the bid specifications. Staff reviewed the bid specs~and it was concluded it was stated correctly. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to award the contract for demolition and removal of the structure located at 3728 Hayes Street to Doty and Sons, Inc. for $5,500; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to increase the amount of the agreement on the basis of informal quotation received, if a well and/or oil tank are discovered on the site. Roll call: All ayes lO. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in writing and many of the items 'were briefly discussed. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. Adjournment Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to adjourn at 11:O5 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes -Ann~ Student, Council Secretary Mayor-Dal'e V. H~dtra~h