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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 23, 1988OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION MAY 23, 1988 The Board of Trustees Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hadtrath at 8:16 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath - present 2. Business of Meeting Return Rodney Peterson to Active Service Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to terminate the leave of absence of Rodney Peterson effective April 24, 1988; such leave commenced on February 12, 1988. Roll call: All ayes 3. Adjournment Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to adjourn the Board of Trustees Meeting at 8:17 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes M ' 1~' V.' Hadt~ath o-'A'nr~e Student, Co6nc-'~-i~ Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1988 Mayor Hadtrath called the meeting to order 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: Approval of Minutes The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of ~ay 9th as presented. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1163; Pertaining to Rezoning of Certain Property The first reading of Ordinance No. 1163 was waived by the Council. The City Manager advised that a survey will be done to assess the correction description of the property to be rezoned. A representative of Crestview Lutheran Home, who is requesting the rezoning, stated that some redrafting of the site plan has been done. He also mentioned that there will be meetings scheduled with the neighbors in the area to discuss some of their concerns. ORDINANCE NO. 1163 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 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 R~sidential 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: May 23, 1988 A second reading of Ordinance No. 1163 is scheduled for June 13, 1988. Regular Council Meeting May 23, 1988 page 2 Resolution No. 88-43; Labor Agreement Between City and AFSCME The Council waived the reading of the resolution and adopted the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 88-43 REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, COUNCIL 14, LOCAL NO. 495 WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council No. 14, Local No. 495, representing clerical and technical employees of the City and members of the City negotiating team and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable contract for calendar year 1988; WHEREAS, a copy of said contract is available for inspection at the Office of the City Manager and is made a part hereof by reference; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract agreement as negotiated, be and is hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for calendar year 1988, for AFSCME bargaining unit employees of the ~ity; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to to execute this agreement. Passed this 23rd day of May; 1988. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Purchase of Dictation Equipment The Council authorized the purchase of eight Lanier Model P-135 dictation units at S197.60 each and two Lanier Model P-127 transcribers at $295.20 each for a total price of $2,171.20 from Wahl and Wahl, Inc. based upon low quotation and also authorized the Mayor and City Manage~ to execute a contract for same. Attendance at 1988 American Library Association Annual Conference The Council authorized the attendance of M. Rebecca Loader, Library Director, at the American Library Association National Conference, July 9 - 12, in New Orleans at a cost of approximately $750 with relevant expenses to be reimbursed. Award of Weed Cutting Contract The Council awarded the 1988 weed cutting contract to Archie Romslo for $27.00 per hour; and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same. Regular Council Meeting May 23, 1988 page 3 Licenses The Council approved the license applications as listed upon payment of the proper fees and waived the requested fees. Payment of Bills The Council authorized payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. 4. Approval of Consent Ageo.da Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda items as listed. Roll call: All ayes 5. Open Mike A resident of the 46th/47th and Tyler Street area advised the Council of some of her concerns and those of her neighbors regarding the building units in which they live. She submitted to the Council lists of these'concerns. The Mayor said these lists will be given to the Building Inspector for follow up. The Building Inspector stated he has been working with some of the tenants and the landlords of some of these units on areas of concern. 5a. Plaque Presentation Don Jolly received a plaque from Mayor Hadtrath in recognition of his twenty years of service as a Volunteer Firefighter. Don retired from the Volunteer Division in December of 1987. Fire Chief Kewatt also pre§ented Don Jolly with a plaque from the Fire Depart- ment for his loyal service of twenty years. Jolly stated he was glad to have had the opportunity to serve the community and feels the City's Fire Depart- ment is the best trained and well equipped department in the State. 6. Communications Request for Certificate of Occupancy at Sullivan Shores Staff expressed concerns for vehicle parking if any of the built units at Sullivan Shores are occupied. Concern was also expressed regarding the com- pletion of other amenities, in particular ~he landscaping. It was suggested if these amenities weren't completed there could be a cash bond or a letter of credit for drawdown or an amendment to the Letter of Credit and that the occupancy certificates could be issued conditioned upon all of the amenities, sodding, landscaping, driveways and irrigation system being complete. The representative of the developers distributed a drawing showing what would be completed by June 6th barring poor weather conditions. All of the items of concern mentioned were included for completion before June 6th. The City Manager felt the Council should proceed with the amendment to the development agreement so it would be in place if it were needed. The repre- sentative of Rottlund Companies stated that occupancy permits would not be requested until all of the work was done but suggested that the amendment be authorized in the event of weather delays on the project. Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to grant Rottlund Homes a certificate of occupancy in these first three units contingent upon a satisfactory amendment to the development agreement to provide adequate security for'the City and the HRA to assure completion of the landscaping and other improvements pursuant to the current plans and specifications and allowing the City the right to enter and complete those plans and specifications at Rottlund's expense if Rottlund does not, in fact, complete the landscaping and other improvements. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting May 23, 1988 page 4 7. New Business a. Award of 1988 Street Improvements It was noted that the bid for these improvements came in on an average of thirty percent lower than the estimates. For the 41st Avenue project the bid was thirty-six percent lower than the estimate. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to award the Columbia Heights 1988 Street Improvement Project to Preferred Paving, Inc. of Waconia, Minnesota, for their low, formal bid of $820,196.45; and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with the same. Roll call: All ayes b. Award of Bid Regarding Curbside Recycling Pilot Project Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to award the City's Curbside Recycling Pilot Project to Waste Management of Blaine at a per unit cost of $1.20 per household per month based upon low, formal quotation; and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's'report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: Board of Review Complaint; The resident at 4417 Quincy Street had complained about water coming into her basement at the Board of Review. The Building Inspector has followed up on this complaint and his response was included in the City Manager's report. 2. Agreement with Minneapolis for Water Purchase and Storage: The City Manager will advise staff to retain a consultant to study the alter- natives and costs before commencing negotiations with the City of Minneapolis. Complaints Regarding Property at 4321 Fifth Street: This was an informational item. The City Attorney was requested to pursue this matter so a violation may be issued and the matter prosecuted. 4. Council Work Session: A Council work session was scheduled for Monday, June 6th at 8:00 p.m. 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 8;16 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes Anne Student, C~O'~cil Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath