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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 11, 1988OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION APRIL 11, 1988 The Board of Trustees Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hadtrath at 10:10 p.m.. I. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath - present 2. Relief Association Membership Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to officially accept the following as probationary volunteer firefighters of the Volunteer Division and in the Columbia Heights Fire Department Volunteer Division Re]ief Association as of April I, 1988: Terry L. Aldrich Steven D. Hall Clayton A. Kottom Jeffrey C. Lundgren Scott M. Nystrom John J. Rogers Robert M. Surbrook Roll call: All ayes 3. Adjournment Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to adjourn the meeting at 10:12 p.m. Roll call: All ayes Anne Student, Cou~il Secretary Mayor Dale V;'Had~r~th OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1988 Mayor Hadtrath called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.. 1. Roll Cai1 Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath - present 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent Agenda The City Manager reviewed the consent agenda items. They are as follows: Approval of Minutes of Previous Meet.in~s The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 28th. Resolution No. 88-33; Being a Resolution Regarding the Labor Agreement Between the City and Police Officers The Council approved Resolution No. 88-33. RESOLUTION NO. 88-33 BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES' UNION , LOCAL NO. 320 - POLICE OFFICERS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that: WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union, Local No. 320, representing Officers of the City's Police Department, and members of the City negotiating team, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable contract for the calendar year 1988 of: Wages - 3.5% adjustment; and, Insurance - $185 per month employer contribution for employee and dependent coverage; WHEREAS, a copy of said contract will be made 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 are hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for calendar year 1988 for Officers of the Columbia Heights Police Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute this agreement. Passed this llth day of April, 1988. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Regular Council Meeting April ll, 1988 page 2 Resolution No. 88-34; Regarding a Labor Agreement Between City and Police Sergeants The Council approved Reso'lution No. 88-34 RESOLUTION NO. 88-34 BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES ' UNION, LOCAL NO. 320 - POLICE SERGEANTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Co)umbia Heights that: WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union, Local No. 320, representing Sergeants of the City's Police Department, and members of the City negotiating team and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable contract, for the calendar year )988 of: Wages - 3.5% adjustment; and, Insurance - $185 per month employer contribution for employee and dependent coverage. WHEREAS, a copy of said contract will be made availab)e 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 are hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for the calendar year 1988 for Sergeants of the Columbia Heights Police Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute this agreement. Passed this llth day of April, )988. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Resolution No. 88-35; Bein~ a Labor A~reement Between City and Firefighters The Council approved the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 88-35 BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL NO. 12)6 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that: WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1216, representing Firefighters and Captains of the City's Fire Department, and members of the City negotiating team, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutua)ly acceptable contract for calendar year 1988 and 1989 of: Wages.: 4% adjustment for 1988; addition of two steps at start of range; Regular Council Meeting April il, 1988 page 3 Callouts and Overtime: 4% adjustment for 1988; Insurance: $180 per month employer contribution for employee and dependent coverage during 1989; WHEREAS, a-copy of said contract will be 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 1988 and 1989 for Firefighters and Captains of the Columbia Heights' Fire Department; with a wage and contribution to fringe benefit reopener for 1989; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute this agreement. Passed this llth day of April, 1988. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Special Purpose Fence, 3939 Polk Street, Paul Augustson The Council approved a special purpose privacy fence at 3939 Polk Street as requested by the property owner, Paul Augustson. ~amb..!in~ License Application - Lions Club - Jefferson Building 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 Lions Club for Jefferson Building at Huset Park. Gamb].ipg License Application - Lions Club - Murzyn Hall 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 issuance of a Class B charitable gambling license for the Lions Club for Murzyn Hall. Contract for Demonstration Grant Recycling Slide Show The Council approved award Henning and Associates a contract to produce a slideshow per the bid specifications for $1,989 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for said firm. License Applications The Council approved the license applications as listed 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 Hotion by Paulson, second by Peterson to adopt the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting April 11, 1988 page 4 5. Proclamations The Mayor read proclamations for Volunteer Recognition Week, Arbor Day, Poppy Day and Loyalty Day. Sa. Open Mrke There were no residents in attendance for Open Mike. 6. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Resolution No. 88-36; Resolution Adopting State Electrical Permit Fees It was noted that the electrical fees in the City were last increased in 1982. Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution. Roll call: Ali ayes RESOLUTION NO. 88-36 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR ELECTRICAL INSPECTION FEES WHEREAS: State law requires electrical inspections; and WHEREAS: The City of Columbia Heights has previously adopted the State Board of Electricity fee schedule for electrical inspections; and WHEREAS: The State of Minnesota is increasing these fees as of April 11, 1988; and WHEREAS: The past practice of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights has been to increase electrical fees when these fees are increased by the State of Minnesota NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the electrical inspection fees for the City of Columbia Heights are increased on April Il, 1988 and are attached for review. Passed this llth day of April, 1988. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath b. Resolution No. 88-37; Resolution Amending City's Personnel Policy Manual - Parenting Leave Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies availab]e to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 88-37 AMENDING THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS' POLICY MANUAL TO INCLUDE A POLICY ON PARENTING LEAVE WHEREAS, the State Parenting Leave Law of 1987 requires an employer to grant an unpaid leave of absence to an employee who is a natural or adoptive parent, Regular Council Meeting April ll, 1988 page 5 in conjunction with the birth or adoption of a child; and, WHEREAS, t~e law establishes guidelines as to the eligibility and requirements for a parental leave; and, WHEREAS, the law allows employers to establish guidelines governing the administration of Parenting Leave, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Co]umbia Heights establishes a Parenting Leave Policy as indicated on Exhibit A which is on file in the Office of the City Manager; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such Parenting Leave Policy shall become a part of the City of Columbia Heights' Personnel Policy Manual, Passed this lith day of April, 1988. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath 7. Communications a. P.U.D. Pre)iminary Plan/Conditional Use Permit American Developers, 4849 Central Avenue The Community Development Director reviewed the requests. Staff indicated concern with turning possibilities for semi-trucks and fire trucks. The Fire Chief felt this would pose no problem for fire equipment but may for large trucks which would be turning from the right lane. The Public Works Director felt this problem should be addressed by the developer to the Traffic Commission at its May 2nd meeting. Legal counsel for the developer requested that the project be moved along in an expedient manner. Discussion continued regarding traffic patterns and traffic circulation as well as other facets of the development. Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson to approve the Preliminary Planned Unit Development Plan for American Redevelopers, 4849 Central Avenue, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, subject to the following conditions: a. The proposed methods of vehicle ingress and egress meet with approval by the Traffic Commission, b. The requirements of the City's Engineering Department be satisfied. c, The proposed fuel station/convenience store comply with the building setback requirement of fifteen feet along 49th Avenue, d, A restaurant/prepared food establishment may not be allowed in the project without formal approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City 'Council. e, Requirements of the Fire Department be met regarding egress and ingress of fire trucks and the location of trash enclosures. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to approve the conditional use permit for 4849 Central Avenue for a fuel station/convenience store. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting April 11, 1988 page 6 b. Final P.U.D. Plan Amendment, The Rottlund Company - Sullivan Shores Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to approve the amendment to the Final Development Plan for the Sullivan Shores Planned Unit Development as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll call: All ayes c. Park Board Recommendation for Security Services at John P. Murzyn Hall The City Manager reviewed the proposals presented. He noted that the Park Board had asked the Police Chief to review the alternatives proposed with the Public Works Director. Councilmember Petkoff requested the Police Chief to look into using a Com- munity Service Officer (CSO) as a security guard. She questioned the phrase "as time allows" in one of the recommended motions and how it would apply to using a C50 for doing park duty. She felt if the Police Chief intended to use a CSO to do security guard duty at Murzyn Hall and to do some policlng in the parks that the Park Department should have an opportunity to review the schedule regarding the park duty. Councilmember Paulson recommended that the Police Chief include the number of hours patrolllng parks in the schedule of the CSO for Park Department review. Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to Md one more full time Community Service Officer in the Police Department, including allocation of additional funds necessary above and beyond all funding available from the Park Department and fees charged for this purpose from the Unreserved General Fund Balance and that the Police Department schedule coverage of security services in John P. Murzyn Hall, and other Park Security as time allows with the ap- proval of the Park Department. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to appropriate $11,550 from Unreserved Fund Balance in the General Fund to the Police Department in the General Fund. Roll call: All ayes d. Request from St. Matthew Lutheran Church to Close Streets for Summer Fest Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to approve the closing of Washington Street, from 41st Avenue to 42nd Avenue on Wednesday, June 22nd from the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p~m. in conjunction wlth a Summerfest to be held by the Golden Agers Club of St. Matthew Church. Roll call: All ayes e. Request of Silver Lake Residents Association Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to direct the City Manager to forward a letter to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources requesting that Silver Lake be included on the D.N.R.'s Goose Control Program for the next three years; and, furthermore, that the City Council authorizes the expendi- ture of 'up to $333 per year as the City's proportionate share in the total program costs. The City Manager advised that this request'may not be accepted until next year as the control program can handle a limited number of requests and many municipalities are having the problem. Roll call: All ayes 8. Old Business Authorization to Retain Appraisal Services Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to award appraisal work for Columbia Heights Project #8600 to F.N. Schaffer - M.O. Watson, Real Estate Appraisal and Consultation Service, Inc. of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, based upon their Iow quotation of $4,800; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign a contract not to exceed $4,800 with same. Roll.call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting April ll, 1988 page 7 9. New Business a. Petition to Negate Installation of Alley Light at 47th Block of Stinson Boulevard ~nd Upland Crest Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to conduct a Public Improvement Hearing regarding the installation of an alley light in the 4700 block of Stinson Boulevard and Upland Crest on Monday, May 9, 1988 at 7:30 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes b. Attendance at Annual Minnesota State Firefighters Conference Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the attendance of Charles Kewatt, John Berg, Joel Ostmoe, and Tom Hosch at the Annual State Fire Depart- ment Conference dune 10 - 12, 1988; and, furthermore, that related expenses be reimbursed. Roll call: All ayes c. Attendance at Explorer Conference Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to authorize the attendance and expenses for Terry Nightingale and Larry Klink to attend the Regional Law Enforcement and Explorer Conference April 21 - 24, 1988, at Brainerd, Minnesota, and that partial registration fee totaling $354 be authorized toward the registra- tion fee of Explorer Post members. The use of City vehicles for transportation is also authorized. Roll call: All ayes d. Purchase of Replacement Playground Equipment Motion by Petkoff, seconded by Peterson to authorize the purchase of nine #287 pony swings from Miracle Recreation Equipment Company for a total of $1,962; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for same. The Council has determined this is a proprietary purchase oR the basis of the fact that the parts are replacement and not manufactured by any other company. Roll call: All ayes e. Purchase of Lumber for Park Department Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase of lumber from Shaw Lumber Company of St. Paul for a total amount of $3,570.87; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes f. Purchase of Tri-Pod Lift Winch for Compliance with Confined Space Act Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize the purchase of one Universal Butco Tripod and Winch with Safety Flags from Viking Safety Products of St. Paul, Minnesota for their Iow quote of $830.00; and further- more, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the transfer of $4,385 from the Unreserved Retained Earnings of the Sewer Fund to line item 602-49499-5180 of the 1988 Budget to meet the requirements of O.S.H.A. regulations and the Confined Space Act. Roll call: All ayes g. Award of Proposal for Architectural/Engineering for Electrical, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Roofing in City Hall and Municipal Service Center The City Manager recommended this matter be discussed at the next Council work session. Regular Council Meeting April Il, 1988 page 8 10. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Mgnager's report was submitted in written form and the following items . were discussed: 1. Police Auction: The Council received a copy of the funds realized from the recent Police Auction. 2. Additional information was distributed on the City's participation in the Anoka County AIDS Educational Task Force. 3. Columbia Heights Office Building: The City Manager advised the Council what had transpired at a meeting regarding the transfer of title of the Columbia Heights Office Building. He noted that the offer made regarding the pay- ment of legal fees had been rejected, 4. Repainting of the City Bus: Estimates for repainting the city bus were received. The City Manager suggested that civic organizations be contacted regarding funding for this painting. 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 the meeting at 10:10 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes J~'-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath