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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 14, 1988OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION MARCH 14, 1988 The Board of Trustees Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hadtrath at 9:41 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath - present Paulson - absent 2. Leave of Absences a. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to ecknowledge the six month leave of absence of Rodney Peterson, effective February 12, 1988, as granted by Fire Chief Kewatt. Roll call: All ayes b. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to acknowledge the leave of absence of Kenneth Strand, effective March 7, 1988 - May 23, 1988, as granted by Fire Chief Kewatt. Roll call: Alt ayes 3. Adjournment Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to adjourn the Board of Trustees Meeting at 9:44 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes May°r-I~ale V' Hadtrath A-n~e Student, Council Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1988 Mayor Hadtrath called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.. l. Roll Call Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath - present Paulson - absent The Mayor noted that Councilmember Paulson was out of town. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent Agenda The City Manager reviewed the consent agenda items. Resolution No. 88-20; Resolution Amending Columbia Heights' Personnel Policy Manual Holidays The Council approved the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 88-20 AMENDING CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS' PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL, SECTION 5(Il), PARAGRAPH l, HOLIDAYS, OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS' PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights' Personnel Policy Manual, Section 5(11), Paragraph I, Holidays, be amended to read as follows: Holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. In addition, employees not represented by an exclusive representative (non-~3n) will receive the Day After Thanks- giving and Christmas Eve Day as holidays. When Hew Year~.Day Independence Day, Veterans' Day, or Christmas Day falls on Sunday, the following day shall be a holiday. When New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans' Day, or Christmas Day falls on Saturday, the preceding day shall be a holiday. Christmas Eve Day will be celebrated as a holiday on the regular work day preceding the day on which Christmas Day is observed. Passed this 14th day of March, 1988. Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Carlson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Request for Banner - Open House for All Pets Animal Hospital The Council authorized the placement of a banner and sign in conjunction with the Open House at All Pets Anima] Hospital, 5100 Central Avenue N.E., from March 22 - 26, 1988; and requested that a $100 refundable deposit be provided to assure removal of the banner. Award of Bid - Project #8601 - 1988 Watermain Replacem~.nt Project The Council awarded Project #8'601 to F.M. Frattalone Excavating and Grading, Inc. of St. Paul for their low total bid price of $63,170.97; and authorized Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1988 page 2 the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same. Gas Detection Meter to Comply with Confined Space Act The Council authorized the purchase of one Exotox 40-OFH gas detection meter from Davies Water Equipment Company for their Iow quotation of $1,695 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Purchase of Computer Equipment by Recreation and Community Services The Council authorized the Recreation and Community Services Commission to purchase three Apple Macintosh II computers, laser printer, connector kits, and software at a cost of $16,O00 based on the Apple Education Contract #570446 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract for same. The Council authorized the Recreation and Community Services Commission request to transfer $4,740 from Printing Fund #250-45OOi-2030 ($4,000) and Fund #255-45050-2030 ($740) to Fund #250-45OO1-5170 Office Equipment and approved the Commission request of Sl,260 be appropriated from Rec- reation and Community Services Fund - Fund Balance to Fund #250-45001- 5]70 Office Equipment. It was noted that the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters donated $10,OOO toward these purchases. Purchase of Sanafoam Vaporooter The Council authorized the purchase of 135 gallons of Sanafoam Vaporooter for a total of $6,804 from Davies Water Equipment Company, noting that this is a proprietary item and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Davies Water Equipment Company for the purchase of same. Purchase of Street Signs The Council authorized the purchase of various street signs from Lyle Sign Company of Eden Prairie, Minnesota for their low quotation of $1,412.12 under the Hennepin County Joint Purchasing Contract and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same. Purchase of Replacement Doors for the Huset Block Garage Buildin~ The CoUncil authorized the purchase of three Midland CS-24 garage doors from Twin City Garage Door for their iow quotation of $1,480 end authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same. Authorization to Purchase Line Paint for Park Department The Council authorized the purchase of one Jaydee Model 4000 Line Painter from Dalco Company of Minneapolis for thelr low quotation of $1,150 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute a purchase agreement for same. Training Sessions Regarding Introduction to Engineer Performance, Emission Control and General Motors Computer Command Control System The Council ratified the action of the City Manager in authorizing the attendance of Tom Hosch at Engineer Performance, Control and Emissions School conducted by the Genera] Motors Training Center from March 13 - 23, 1988. Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1988 page 3 Authorization to Sell, Salvage or Dispose of City Property The Council authorized the sale, salvage, or disposal of surplus City property (fixed assets) as indicated on the listing of surplus property dated March 11, 1988. Approval of License Applications The Council approved the license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees and waived the fees as indicated. Payment of Bills The Council approved payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. 4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the consent agenda items with the exception of approval of previous meeting minutes and removal of the 1988 Police Budget Amendment item. Roll call: All ayes 4a. Minutes of Previous Meetings Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 22, 1988 as presented in writing and that approval of the minutes of the March 7th Public Improvement Hearing be pre- sented for approval at the March 28th Regular City Council Meeting. Roll call: All ayes 5. Proclamations Mayor Hadtrath read a proclamation designating March 13 20, 1988 as Camp Fire Birthday Week in Columbia Heights. He presented the proclamation to members of the Camp Fire Girls who were accompanied by their mothers and leaders. 5a. Open Mike A number of residents who would be assessed for the 41st Avenue project stated they did not realize this project would affect them as they did not live on 41st Avenue. They did not attend the Public Improvement Hearing where this project was discussed. Some of the residents stated they did not feel the entire street required repair nor curb and gutter replacement. One of the residents who lives on Fifth Street advised the Council that this assessment will be the fourth one she will be paying on this year. The City Manager noted that two of her assessments will be paid in full this year. Some of the residents requested that another hearing on this project be scheduled. The City Manager stated that hearing notices are sent only to those property owners who will be assessed for a project. Many of the residents in attendance had received the notice but did not know that the project assessments would apply to their property. Mayor Hadtrath noted that this matter will be discussed by the Council at a future work session. The City Manager advised that all property owners who received notices of the hearing will be advised by letter of the Council's findings at its work session. 6. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Resolution No. 88-21; A Resolution in Favor of Municipal Zoning Authority Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1988 page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 88-21 A RESOLUTION IN FAVOR OF MUNICIPAL ZONING AUTHORITY IN THE MATTER OF THE LOCATION OF LICENSED RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS (GROUP HOMES) UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES 1987 SUPPLEMENT, SECTION 245A.11, SUBDIVISION 3, AND IN OPPOSITION TO CHANGES PROPOSED BY S.F. NO. 1626 AND H.F. NO. 2154 WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota is a leader in the area of community based treatment for individuals through licensed residential programs (Group Homes); and, WHEREAS, a licensed residential program has the greatest chance of success if there is a cooperative effort among the agency directing the program, local residents in the neighborhood, and municipal government officials; and, WHEREAS, local government zoning authority through the process of special use permit or a conditional use permit has heretofore been recognized in the law as a means of assuring proper maintenance and operation of a licensed residential program; and, WHEREAS, the use of local zoning authority through the process of a special use permit hearing or a conditional use permit hearing provides a conduit for community information and comment and ultimately contributes to the under- standing of licensed residential programs; and, WHEREAS, S.F. No. 1626 and H.F. No. 2154 would eliminate the requirement of a special use permit or a conditional use permit in multi-family residential areas for a licensed residential program with a licensed capacity of seven (7) to sixteen (16) adults; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS that the City Council expresses its opposition to the changes pro- posed in S.F. No. 1626 and H.F. No. 2154; and, furthermore, declares its support to continue and maintain the zoning authority as currently provided in Minnesota Statutes 1987 Supplement, Section 245A.11, Subdivision 3. Offered by : Petkoff Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath b. First Reading of Ordinance No. ll60, Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, Pertaining to Authorization of Persons Other Than Peace Officers to Issue Tags for Certain Violations Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes Councilmember Petkoff inquired as to the costs for training other City staff to perform the duties being authorized by this ordinance. The City Attorney responded he felt the training may not take much more than two hours. Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1988 page 5 ORDINANCE NO. 1160 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO AUTHORIZATION OF PERSONS OTHER THAN PEACE OFFICERS TO ISSUE TAGS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF LAW The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 3.203(7) of the City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which is currently reserved shall hereafter read as follows, to wit: 3.203(7) Persons hired as community service officers in the police department are authorized to issue a citation in lieu of arrest or continued detention to persons violating the following sentence of this Code, to wit: (al 7.202(2) overtime parking in public parking areas (bi 7.202(3) loading zones (c) 7.202(4) bus stops and taxi stands (d) 7.202(5) metered parking areas (el 7.202(6) boulvard parking (fl 7.202(6) (c) (iii) violation of a boulevard parking permit (gl 7.202(9) handicap parking (hi 7.203(1) temporary or emergency no parking (parades, etc.) (il 7.205(1) six hour maximum parking (j) 7.205(2) parking in a traffic lane or in an alley (k) 7.205(3) abandoned vehicle (1) 7.205(4) Fire lanes or other parking violations on private property (mi 7.205(7) junk vehic)es (n) 7.2OS(Il)obstruct traffic in a private parking lot (o) 7.205(12) overtime parking in a private parking lot (pi 7.205(13) no parking 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. (q) 7.205(14) no parking April 1 to May 1 when 3½ inches or more of snow on the street (ri 7.401(1) bicycle registratlon (si 7.402(2) bicycle lights and reflector (ti 7.402(3) miscellaneous bicycle violations (u) Chapter 8, Article I, Sections 1 through 8, Animal Violations (vi 8.203(3) unauthorized signs in the public right-of-way (wi 8.204(2) junk vehicles (x) 7.401(3) bicycle impound (y) 10.201(l) parking in a park 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (z) 10.201 (12) pets on leash when in City park (aa) Minn. Stat. 169.34 miscellaneous parking violations (bb) Minn. Stat. 169.346 handicap parking (cc) Minn. Stat. 169.34 parallel curb parking (dd) Minn. Stat. 169.222 operation of bicycles Section 2: Section 3.102(6) of the City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which is currently reserved shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1988 page 6 3.102(6) The Administrative Assistant to the City Manager is authorized to issue a citation in lieu of arrest or continued detention to persons violating the following sections of this Code, to wit: (al Chapter 5, Commercial Licensing Regulations (bi 8.202(3) snow on sidewalks (c) 8.203 other nuisances (d) Chapter 8, Article III, Garbage and Rubbish Section 3: Section 3.102(7) of the City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which is currently reserved shall hereafter read as follows, to wit: 3.1 O2 (7) The Building Official ~s authorized to issue a citation in lieu of arrest or continued detention of persons violating the ~o))owing sections of this Code, to wit: Section 4: (al Chapter 5, Commercial Licensing Regulations (bi 8.202(1) substandard structures (c) 8.202(2) hazardous buildings (d) 8.202 (3) snow on sidewalks (el 8.203 other nuisances (fl Chapter 6, Building and Construction (gl Chapter 8, Article Ill Garbage and Rubbish Section 3.201(7) of the City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which is currently reserved shall hereafter read as follows, to wit: 3.02 (7) The Public Works Director is authorized to issue a citation in lieu of arrest or continued detention to persons violating the following sections of this Code, to wit: (al Chapter 6, .Article III, Section 1 Street Excavations (bi 8.202(3) snow on sidewalks Section 5: Section 3.202(12) of the City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which is currently reserved shall hereafter read as follows, to wit: (al Chapter 8, Article IV Fire Safety (bi 8.202(3) snow on sidewalks Section 6: This Ordinace shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: March lq, 1988 Motion by Carlson, second by Paterson to schedule a second reading of Ordinance No. 1160 for March 28, 1988 at the Regular Council Meeting. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1988 page 7 7. Communications a. Planning and Zoning Commission Columbia Heights Community Credit Union - Variance This variance is being requested so there can be angle parking for the Credit Union. Discussion followed regarding the screening fence which will be on the north side of the parking lot. Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to.grant a twenty (20) foot landscape area variance along the north property line to the Columbia Heights Community Credit Union located at 843 40th Avenue due to the narrowness of the lot and that the fence in the deck area of the neighbor on the north be elevated to eight (8) feet and be made aesthetically pleasing.-~O~~ Roll call: Petkoff, Peterson, Hadtrath - aye Carlson - abstain ~.~h~.~. b. Traffic Commission No Parking on the South Side of 40th Avenue Between Van Buren Street and Central Avenue Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to restrict parking on the south side of 40th Avenue N.E. from Van Buren Street to Central Avenue to "No Parking Anytime" except for an area beginning 50' west of the face of the curb on Central Avenue and extending 60' to the west. Councilmember Petkoff felt leaving spaces for some cars to park in this area would be a safety hazard and that the municipal parking lot and the ramp are close enough to accommodate any cars. Roll call: Carlson, Paterson, Hadtrath - aye Petkoff - nay 8. New Business a. 1988 Police Budget Amendment Motion by Paterson, second by Carlson to amend the Police Department Budget by eliminating the part-time clerk-typist positions and creating a full-time position. Roll call: All ayes b. Lead Notification Motion by Petkoff, secodd by Peterson to authorize the purchase of 8,500 A.W.W.A lead bill stuffers for a total amount of $1,105; and, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same; and, further- more, that $1,105 be appropriated from the Water Utility Fund Retained Earnings to Account 601-49440-2030. Roll call: All ayes c. Offer to Purchase City-Held property at 1309 44½ Avenue Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to table this matter until an appraisal has been received. Roll call: All ayes d. Establish Date for Work Session The Council scheduled a work session for Wednesday, March 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1988 page 8 Location of Bicentennial Monument: This item will be on a work session agenda. Request of Cable TV North Central to Meet in a Work Session With City Council: The City Manager reviewed what he had recommended to the Cable TV staff Liquor Store #2, Alternative Uses: The City Manager noted that there is a party interested in buying the facility. He will have a report or recom- mendation for the Counci) at the March 28th meeting. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney noted he had received another proposal regarding the parking ramp but does not recommend it. The City Attorney stated the property owner of 3721 Hayes Street has been located. 10. Request for License Fee Refund The Counci) received a letter from John Zaccardi, owner of Dave's Bar located at 4952 Central Avenue, requesting full or partial refund for the 1988 licenses he has purchased. Discussion fo)lowed regarding the past practice and policy of the Council on license refunds. The City Attorney requested that the refund decision be put in the form of e resolution. Motion by Petkoff, second by Paterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 88-22 AUTHORIZING PARTIAL REFUND OF 1988 LICENSES WHEREAS: At its Regular Council Meeting of March 14, 1988, the City Council did review the request of John Zaccardi for a full or partial refund of the 1988 licenses purchased for Dave's Bar located at 4952 Central Avenue N.E., and, WHEREAS: WHEREAS: Section 5.103(5) of the License Section of the City Ordinance states "Fees shall not be prorated unless specifically authori- zed herein, or by Council resolution, and are not refundable for any reason, including license revocation, suspension or termination of the licensed activity", and, Past practice was, if the license holder discontinued oPeration before June 30th of the license year, one half (½) of the On-Sale Beer License fee would be refunded only ( an On-Sale Beer License is $300.00). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the refund of $150.00 to John Zaccardi, owner of Dave's Bar at 4952 Central Avenue N.E. Regular Council Meeting March 14, 1988 page 9 Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtratl~ Adjournment Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes -Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath