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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 8, 1988OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1988 Mayor Hadtrath called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath - present Petkoff - absent 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 January 25, 1988 as presented in writing and there were no corrections. Columbia Heights Lions Club Request to Sell Pull-Tabs 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 Columbia Heights Lions Club selling pull- tabs on a one time basis on Saturday, February 13th at John P. Murzyn Hall. 1988 Membership Assessment - Suburban Rate Authority The Council authorized the City's continued membership in the Suburban Rate Authority and authorized the City Manager to remit the first half payment of the 1988 membership assessment in the amount of $875. Designation of an Official Newspaper for 1988 The Council designated Post Publications as the official City newspaper for 1988 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Post Publications for required publications. Master Repurchase Agreement with Merrill Lynch The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a Master Repurchase Agreement with Merrill Lynch for the purpose of investing City funds in repurchase agreements. Establish Date for Public Hearing The Council established February 22, 1988, as the date to conduct a public hearing on the 1988 Community Development Block Grant Program which will immediately follow the Parking Ramp Special Assessment Hearing scheduled for the same date. Payment of Bills The Council authorized the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. There were no licenses to be approved. 4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson to approve the consent agenda. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting February 8, 1988 oage 2 5. Presentations and Open Mike John Hearn, Commander of Tri-City American Legion Post #513, presented a check for $2,500 to Chief Charlie Kewatt of the Fire Department for use in the Department. Chief Kewatt stated it is his intention to use a portion of the money for department personnel training. The Mayor thanked the Post for its generous contribution. A representative of the owner of the property located at 4952 Central Avenue stated it is the intention of the owner to re-open the bar at that location. It is the wish of the owner to open an on-sale liquor establishment but the building does not meet the seating requirements for this type of license. He requested this request be given some consideration. The Mayor suggested that staff discuss the matter and an answer will be forthcoming in a week or ten days. 6. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1159, Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, Vacating a Certain Alley Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1159 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, VACATING A CERTAIN ALLEY The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section l: The City of Columbia Heights herewith vacates the public alley over, across and under the following described property, to wit: The platted alley between Block 19 and Block 20, Auditor's Subdivision of Walton's Second Subdivision according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Anoka County, Minnesota. Section 2: 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: January 25, 1988 February 8, 1988 February 8, 1988 Offered By: Paulson Seconded By: Peterson Roll Call: All ayes Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Regular Council Meeting February 8, 1988 page 3 b. Resolution No. 88-08; Regarding Labor Agreement Between the City of Columbia Heights and Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union, Local No. 320 - Police Sergeants Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 88-08 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 Columbia 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 negotiationg team, and said negotiations resulted in an impasse between the parties on the fol- lowing issues: 1. Wages 2. Insurance: Health, Life and Disability 3. Insurance: Dental 4. Insurance: Single Premium Account 5. Injury on Duty 6. Holidays: Number 7. Holidays: Premium Pay 8. Holidays: Option to provide day off 9. Vacation 10. False Arrest Insurance ll. Police Officers Standards and Training 12. Education Requirements 13. Interest on Back Pay 14. Duration; and, WHEREAS, an arbitrator was selected by the parties to determine such issues; and, WHEREAS, at the time of the arbitration hearing, the parties reached a tenta- tive agreement on seven of the fourteen issues; and, WHEREAS, the arbitration hearing resulted in the following, effective January 1, 1987, for Local #320 - Police Sergeants of: 1. WAGES: 4% adjustment; O-12 months of service - $2,946 per month over 12 months of service - $3,214 per month 2. INSURANCE - HEALTH, LIFE AND DISABILITY: Mutually agreed to $175 per month employer contribution for employee and dependent coverage. 3. INSURANCE - DENTAL: Mutually agreed to up to $15 per month of the $175 per month per employee - employer contribution may be used for dental insurance for employee coverage. 4. INSURANCE - SINGLE PREMIUM ACCOUNT: Proposal withdrawn. 5. INJURY ON DUTY: No change. 6. HOLIDAYS - NUMBER: No change. 7. HOLIDAYS - PREMIUM PAY: No change. Regular Council Meeting February 8, 1988 page 4 8. HOLI[)AYS OPTION TO PROVIDE DAY OFF: No change. 9. VACATION;- No change. ]0. FALSE ARREST INSURANCE: Proposal withdrawn. Il. POLICE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING: No change. 12. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Proposal withdrawn. 13. INTEREST ON BACK PAY: Proposal withdrawn. 14. DURATION: Mutually agreed to one-year contract effective January 1, 1987 through December 31, 1987. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Local 320 - Police Sergeants in accordance with the above. Passed this 8th day of February, 1988. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath 7. Communications Columbia Square Commercial Development/Northcoast Partners The Director of Community Development, Todd Stutz, reviewed his memo which addressed the concerns expressed by the Council at a previous meeting regarding this development. A memo was also received from the Public Works Director regarding utility relocation and associated costs. Mayor Hadtrath had concerns. with the one year lease being suggested for tenants of the development. The developer advised that it was the practice of his firm to offer three year leases to tenants and felt this would be the case with this development. Dis- cussion continued about utility relocation, contacting the Wargo Family, and the Chamber of Commerce, maintenance of Wargo Court and potential dedi- cation fees. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to table this matter until the next regular Council meeting with the understanding that the Council prefers the ]east expensive relocation proposal of utilities, the title holder of the Wargo Court property be determined by the HRA, maintenance or dedication of the park be determined, three year leases be offered to tenants of the deve- lopment and that the Director of Community Development contact the Wargo Family and the Columbia Heights Chamber of Commerce to discuss Wargo Court. Roll call: All ayes 8. Old Business Cable Franchise Violations Councilmember Paulson requested what response has been received from the City's cable company regarding the violations cited. The City Manager advised that at this point in time nothing has been received in response to the letters sent to the cable company. The City Manager requested that the City Council call an Executive Session to discuss this matter. Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to hold an Executive Session following this Council meeting. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting February 8, 1988 page 5 9. New Business a. 1986 Public Service Grantees Unexpended Funds Community Development Block Grant Monies Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the transfer of unexpended funds from the 1986 Public Service Grantees as follows: Crestview Lutheran Home $2,640.00 Anoka County Association for Hearing ~mpaired $ 776.08 Minneapolis Society for the Blind $ 600.00 Southern Anoka County Assistance $1,429.OO to the: Acquisition of Property in the Downtown Redevelopment District, Project #607. Roll call: All ayes It was observed that two devices for the hearing impaired are located in the City, one at City Hall and one at the Recreation Department. The Council felt it would be appropriate for one of these devices to be at the Library. The City Manager suggested that this could be included in the 1988 CDBG Funds. b. Authorization to Replace Doors at Municipal Service Center Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Tom Zurell Construction for the replacement of two service doors at the Municipal Service Center in the amount of $1,765, based on low, written quotation; and, furthermore, to authorize the transfer of funds from Unreserved Retained Earnings to the Building and Improvements line item in the Central Garage Fund. Roll call: All ayes c. Purchasing of Additional Data Processing Equipment Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Paradigm Technologies, Inc., for the purchase of a Digital Products 16 port Net Commander and a Data Products LXR1230 Laser Printer at a cost of $6,368, based on low, written quotations. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor~d City Manager to enter into a contract with Modern Computer Systems, Inc., for the purchase of five I.B.M., P.C.A.T. Compatible Computers at a cost of $8,125, based on low, written quotations. Roll call: All ayes d. Remodeling of Liquor Store #3 Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Olson Plumbing to move the restroom and patch the empty case return hole in the floor at a cost not to exceed $3,245. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Heights Electric, Inc. to wire the cooler and install new lighting at a cost not to exceed $5,951. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Northern Air to remove the old chimney and return air duct and install a new chimney and return air duct at a cost not to exceed $2,912. Roll call: All ayes e. Insurance Renewal Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the City Manager to renew the Workers Compensation Insurance policy from the League of Minnesota Cities Regular Council Meeting Februray 8, 1988 page 6 Insurance Trust under the Premium Refund Option at the rates specified in their quotation. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the City Manager to pur- chase Property Coverage from New Hampshire Insurance Company at a premium of $16,103.00 with Insurance Center designated as agent of record. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the City Manager to pur- chase a Fidelity Bond from United Fire and Casualty at a premium of $1,490.00 with Greater Metro Agency, Inc. designated as Agent of Record. Roll call: All ayes f. Award of Bid for 1988 Recreation and Community Services Brochures Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to award the brochure bid to Sexton Printing on the basis of low, formal bids received on Option I and II in the amount of $13,748 and $11,290 respectively. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with Sexton Printing for the publications of the next four Recreation and Community Services brochure at the cost bid for either Option I or II with the appropriate add/deducts at a cost not to exceed the budget amount of $16,780. Roll call: All ayes Councilmember Paulson commended the staff of the Recreation Department on their winter brochure which was featured in a national community education magazine. This was the second time one of the Department's brochures had been featured. g. Reorganization of the City Council Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to appoint Councilmember Gary Peterson as Council President and the Mayor or Councilmembers to the following boards or commissions: Mayor Hadtrath to the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Board Councilmember Peterson to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to the Human Services Commission; Councilmember Petkoff to the Park Board and to the Recreation and Com- munity Services Commission; Councilmember Carlson to the Traffic Commission and to the Library Board; and Councilmember Paulson to the Columbia Heights/Hilltop Cable Com- muncations Commission, to the Science, Technology and Energy Commission, and to the School District #13 Education Advisory Council as well as the following people to the various organizations: Mayor Hadtrath and City Manager Bocwinski as Directors to the Northern Mayors' Association; Councilmember Carlson and City Manager Bocwinski as delegate and alternate to the Suburban Rate Authority; Councilmember Petkoff and City Manager Bocwinski as delegate and alternate to the League of Minnesota Cities; and Councilmember Paulson and City Manager Bocwinski as alternate and delegate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Roll call: All ayes I0. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the City Manager Regular Council Meeting February 8, 1988 page 7, 1988 briefly reviewed some of' the report items. Additional Items Discussed Councilmember Carlson inquired why the V-type plows were not used in the alleys after the latest snowfall. He was advised that it was the intention of the Public Works Director to clear the snow as quickly as possible and that two pick-up trucks with attached plows were used. The City Manager stated he will respond to this inquiry in writing. The City Manager advised the Council that the video tape of the maintenance equipment program is available for their use. The City Manager had contacted two people regarding their serving or continuing to serve on one of the City's boards or commissions. He noted that one of the people is no longer interested in serving and the other will remain until her term expires in April of 1989. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. City Council Work Session The City Council established a Council work session for Thursday, February 18th at 8:00 p.m.. Adjournment Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes Mayor Dale Hadtrath /~lo-Ai~ne Student, Council Secretary