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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. Regular Council Meeting December 11, 1989 page 2 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 Regular Council Meeting December ll, 1989 page 3 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 Regular Council Meeting December II, ]989 page 4 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 Regular Council Meeting December ll, 1989 page 5 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. Regular Council Meetlng December 11, 1989 page 6 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