HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 11, 1989OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 1989
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 for Approval
The Council approved the minutes of the November 27th Regular Council
Meeting as presented and there were no corrections.
Renewal of Class B Gambling License - V.F.W. Post #230
The Council directed the City Manager to forward a letter to the State
Charitable Gamt)ling Control Board indicating that the City of Columbia
Heights has no objection to the renewal of a Class B charitable gambling
license for the Co]umbia Heights V.F.W. Post #230 in conjunction with
activities held at the V.F.W. Post #230, 4446 Central Avenue N.E., Colum-
bia Heights; and the Council also waived the remainder of the sixty day
notice to the local governing body.
Joint Powers Agreement - Recycling
The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a Joint
Powers Agreement with Anoka County to provide cooperation between the
County and the City to implement recycling and yard waste composting
programs in the City of Columbia Heights. The Joint Powers Agreement will
cover the period from July 1, 1989 through December 31, 1989. The Agreement
provides for the payment to the City of Columbia Heights the amount of
$18,812 for meeting the goal of 467 tons of material recycling.
Purchase of Budgeted Turf Sweeper
The Council authorized the purchase of one Olathe Model 166 HL/PTO Turf
Sweeper from ~TI Distributing Company of Plymouth, Mn. for $7,500 including
trade in based upon their low formal quotation for the same and also
authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the
same.
Fire Equipment Purchase
The Council authorized the purchase of two portable monitors from Min-
nesota-Conway Fire and Safety at a total cost of $2,198.
1990 Licenses
The Council approved the 1990 license applications as listed upon payment
of proper fees.
Payment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper
funds.
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4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Roll call: All ayes
4a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - LEVY HEARING OF NOVEMBER 28, 1989
The Council received copies of an appeal letter regarding an assessment
from Dawn and Dean, 3921 Tyler Street N.E.. This letter should have been
distributed at the November 28, 1989 Levy Hearing. The City Manager re-
quested that receipt of this letter be included in the Minutes of the Levy
Hearing.
Motion by Pau)son, second by Petkoff to include the appeal letter from the
property owners of 392I Tyler Street N.E. in the November 28th Levy Hearing
minutes. Roll call: All ayes
5. OPEN MIKE
There was no one present for Open Mike.
6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
a. Resolution 89-57; Labor Agreement Between the City of Columbia Heights
and the International Association of Firefighters Union, Local No. )2)6
Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution
there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: Al) ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 89-57
BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL NO. 1216
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
that:
WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the International Association
of Firefighters, Local No. 12)6, representing Firefighters and Captains
of the City's Fire Department, and members of the City negotiating team,
and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable contract for
calendar year 1990, 1991, and 1992.
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
1990, 1991, and 1992 for Firefighters and Captains of the Columbia Heights'
Fire Department; with a wage and contribution to fringe benefit reopener
for 1992; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to
execute this agreement.
Passed this llth day of December, 1989.
Offered by: Paul son
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
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Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath
b. Resolution 89-58; Establishing Senior Citizen Eligibility Standards
for Refuse, Sewage Disposal and Water Supply Utility Rates
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. 89-58
ESTABLISHING SENIOR CITIZEN ELIGIBILITY 'STANDARDS FOR REFUSE, SEWAGE DISPOSAL
AND WATER SUPPLY UTILITY RATES
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously established eligibility standards
for senior citizen for refuse service, disposal, and water supply; and
WHEREAS, it has been the City's practice to maintain uniform eligiblity
standards whenever possible;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights as follows:
1. That anyone over 62 years of age with a maximum household income
of $12,200 will be eligible for reduced rates.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above eligiblity standard to be effective
January 1, 1990.
Passed this llth day of December, 1989.
Offered by.' Petkoff
Seconded by: Paul son
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath
7. COMMUNICATIONS
1. Planning and Zoning Commission
a. Special Purpose Fence - Mary Hanson, 4504 Washington Street N.E.
Mrs. Hanson presented her request for a fence to the Planning and Zoning
Commission which forwarded it to the Council without recommendation.
Mr. Wa lczak, 4512 Washington Street, objects to the fence as he is of
the opinion that thls fence will cause snow to build up and drift over
his sidewalks. He did not sign Mrs. Hanson's consent form. Discussion
continued regarding the purpose for this fence and how it may impact
on the neighbor's.yard.
Motion by Paulson, second by Hadtrath to approve this special purpose
fence for 4504 Washington Street N.E. provided the fence is installed at
least six inches above the ground to allow for the cleaning of debris
between the two fences. Roll call: Paulson, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath -
aye Petkoff - nay
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b. Traffic Commission
The minutes of the December 4, 1989 Traffic Commission were furnished to
the Council for informational purposes. No Council action was required.
c. North Metro Mayors Assn - Operating and Transportation Committee
A letter was received from the Executive Director of the North Metro
Mayors Association requesting the Council to indicate its 16terest in
various issues/ projects to be pursued by the Association. Councilmember
Petkoff felt the Council could not respond responsibly as this letter
had recently been received and the Council has no information on any of
the items contained in it.
Motion by Paulson, second by Hadtrath to'table this item for additional
information. Roll call: All ayes
8. OLD BUSINESS
a. Withdrawing Award for Project 8908
This project is for backlot drainage at 4319 and 4321 Monroe Street.
It is staff's opinion that the firm who received the award, Ko-Son
Piping Company does not intend to fulfill the requirements of the contract.
The City Engineer will note on the Public Works Department's bidders' list
that this company has displayed a lack of performance for future bidding.
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to rescind the City Council action
of August 28, 1989, awarding Project 8908 to Ko-Son Piping Company, Inc.
of Minneapolis based upon their lack of performance and failure to complete
the work as agreed upon; and furthermore, to direct staff to cash and
deposit the bid security for the project submitted by Ko-Son Piping
Company, Inc.. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to award Project 8908 to Pete's
Water and Sewer, Inc. of Minneapolis for their bid of $5,214; and further-
more, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract
for the same. Roll call: All ayes
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Additional Soil Exploration Work at Huset Park
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize an extension of the
contract with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc. in an amount
of $2,780 to conduct further investigation required by MPCA; and further-
more, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement
for the same. Roll call: All ayes
Councilmember Paulson inquired approximately how much money has been spent
on testing of the soil. He was advised it was in the neighborhood of $30,000.
b. Purchase of Police Vehicles
Councilmember Petkoff inquired how funds f~om the 1990 budget could be
authorized for expenditures when the budget hasn't been approved at this
point in time.
The City Manager suggested additlona] language for the motion.
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the purchase from
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Hennepin County Contract 1131A9-232 of three 1990 Ford police vehicles,
one service manual and one parts manual for a total of $39,182.10 from
Farmington Ford-Mercury; and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager
are authorized to sign a contract for same; and furthermore, if the 1990
budget is not adopted, these funds will be transferred from the Fund
Balance - Undesignated Fund Balance. Roll call: Ail ayes
c. Award of Bid - Technical Audit of Cable System
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into an agreement with ravin Gossman, Gossman Com-
munications, Inc. to conduct a technical review of the Cable System at
a cost not to exceed $4,850. Roil call:.A1) ayes
It was noted that this expenditure was included in the 1989 budget.,
d. Award of Bid - Painting and Decorating of City Hall
The City Manager explained why some of the areas in City Hall are not
being included in this project.
Motion by Hadtrath, second by Paterson to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into a contract with JMG Contracting, Inc. for painting
and decorating of various areas of City Hall at a cost not to exceed
S)0,850 based on )ow, formal bid. Roll call: Ail ayes
e. Public Hearing Regarding Beer License Revocation/Suspension - Tycoon's
Bar
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to table this item. Roll call: All
ayes
f. Establish Dates for City Council Work Session and/or Special Meeting
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to establish a Special City Council
Meeting on December 21st at 6:00 p.m. to consider adoption of the 1990
budget and to establish a City Council work session for December )gth
at 7:00 p.m. to be held in the Council Chambers in City Hail. Roll call:
All ayes
10. REPORTS
a. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following
items were discussed:
1. New Hire: Gary Braaten has been appointed to the position of Payroll/
Accounting Clerk effective December 18, )989 at the entry rate consistent
with the 1989 non-union schedule.
2. Operational Report - Library: The City Manager advised the Council that
he has instructed the Library Director to proceed with repainting of
the Adult Reading Room. This room has been experiencing problems with
roof leakage.'
3. Water Pressure Problems - Minneapolis will be repairing faulty valves
in their underground water reservoirs which will have an adverse impact
upon our City's water pressures. Measures have been undertaken by City
staff to assure adequate arrangements in case of a major fire.
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4. Need for Updating the City's Comprehensive Plan - The Planning and
Zoning Commission will be reviewing the ]980 version of the Com-
prehensive Plan to determine whether the Council should consider
pursuing and updating of the plan.
5. Columbia Heights Business Center - The Center is being considered
by Mid-American Mutual Life Insurance Company as a possible site for
Its headquarters. The Council received copies of letters from the
Mayor, the City Manager and the HRA Director encouraging the Insurance
Company to stongly consider iocatlng In Columbia Heights.
Council member Paulson was advised that TVl-Savers Is in compliance with
ordinance requirements which address allowable window coverage.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time but did request
an Executive Session immediately following the adjournment of the Council
Meeting.
lO. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m..
Roll call: All ayes
/~-Anne Studen't, Coun-'fl~i 1
Sec reta ry
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath