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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 25, 1989OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 25, 1989 Mayor Hadtrath called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath - present 2. Purpose of Meeting To record a leave of absence for Scott Persons Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to record leave of absence status for Scott Persons, Volunteer Fire Department, effective August 28, 1989 through February 28, 1990. Roll call: All ayes 3. Adjournment Hotion by Peterson, second by Carlson to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes '-An~e Studeht, Co~nci 1 Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 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 included on the Consent Agenda: Minutes of Previous Meetlngs The Council approved the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September ilth as presented and there were no corrections. Resolution No. 89-46; Certification of Delinquent Utility Char~es The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 89-46 CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that WHEREAS, all delinquent utility users have been sent a delinquent bill, shutoff notice and a certification letter BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City'Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the County Auditor be, and he is hereby directed, to levy the delin- quent utility charges on the properties in the City of Columbia Heights as submitted on the attached sheet, totaling $444.46 pursuant to Minnesota State Statute 444.075, Subd. 3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforegoing amounts shall be included in the individual real estate tax statements and identified thereon as "Delinquent Utility Charges - Fund #990." SAID LEVIES shall be enforced and collected in the manner provided for the enforcement and collection of state and county taxes under and In accordance with the provisions of the general laws of the State. All assessments with penalltles and Interest, as indicated thereon, paid to the County Treasurer shall belong to the City of Columbia Heights and shall be turned over to the City Treasurer In the manner provided by the City Charter and Ordinance. Passed this 25th day of September, 1989. Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Jo-Anne Student, Councll Secretary Regular Council Meeting September 25, 1989 page 2 Purchase of Door Frame Replacement at #2 Pump Station The Council awarded door replacements at #2 pump station to Tom Zerull Construction of Corcoran, Minnesota based upon their low qualified quo- tation of $2,082 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Rejection of Bid for Munlclpal Project #8905; Equipment Storage Building The Council rejected all bids received on Municipal Project #8905 on September 15, 1989, on the basis of the work exceeding existing budgetary allowance and directed the City Manager to make revisions as necessary and rebld the project. Attendance at Schools and Conferences The Council approved the attendance of the Fire Chief and the Assistant Fire Chief at the 1989 Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association Conference In Roches- ter, Minnesota from October 12 - 15, ]989; and also authorized that related expenses be reimbursed. The Council authorized the attendance of the Director of Recreation and Com- munity Services and the Assistant Director for Community Education at the 1989 Minnesota Community Education Conference to be he]d on October 18 - 20, 1989 in Alexandria, Minnesota and that related expenses be reimbursed. The Councll authorized the attendance of Keith Flermoen, Firefighter, at Hazardous Materials, Leaks, Spills, and Fire Control on November 6 - ]0, 1989, at Bloomington, Minnesota and that related expenses be reimbursed. Approve Payments Withheld From TKDA Re~ard.~ng Change Orders The Council authorized the City Manager to release payments to TKDA previously withheld in anticipation of the City Counci) receiving an exp]anatlon of change orders associated with the Public Library, City Hall, and the Municipal Service Center buildings. Licenses The Council approved the 1989 license app]icatlons as listed upon payment of proper fees and waived the fees for the itinerant food concession license for Cub Scout Pack #52 and club on-sale liquor license for the Co]umbla Heights Lions Club. ~. Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of bllls as listed out of proper funds. 4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Petkoff, second.by Paulson to approve the consent agenda as pre- sented. Roll call: All ayes 5. Open Mlke There was no one present for Open Mike. 6. Ordinances and Resolutions Resolution Establishing License and Inspection Fees for Housing Ma|ntnenace Code and Rental Housing Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to tab]e this item for discussion at a Councll work session. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting September 25, 1989 page 3 7. Communications There were no communications. 8. Old Business There was ne o]d business. New Business a. Establish Date for Special Assessment Levy Public Hearing Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to establish November 28, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. as the Special Assessment Levy Public Hearlng to be held in the City Council Chambers. Roll call: All ayes b. Final Payment on Radio Contract Hotion by Carlson, second by Paulson to transfer $418.79 from line 5180 to line 3050 In the 1989 Civil Defense Budget. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to authorize the final contract payment of $2,179.79 to John R. DuBois. Roll call: All ayes c. Contributions to the City The Finance Director explained the purpose of this policy regarding contributions to the City. Hotion by Paulson, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to accept contributions for the City. If the contributor places restrictions on the use of the contribution, which is contradictory to the City Charter, the Clty Manager is authorized to act in the best interest of the City and accept and use the funds in accordance with the contributor's request providing that such a request is in compliance with State Statute 471.345. The City Manager is also authorized to establish separate funds and object classifications to best account for all contributions. 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: ~. !. Legislative Repeal of Bond Requirements for Intoxicating Liquor Licenses: Mayor Hadtrath had received a letter from the Department of Public Safety indicating that certain corporate surety bonds were no longer required for liquor and wine licenses. The Mayor fe]t this requirement was a duplication and only penalized the llcense holder. The City Attorney was requested to prepare an amendment to the Clty's llquor ordinance. 2. Status of Negotiations with Invest Cast Regarding City-owned Property: The Cl'ty Attorney advised that specifics for a lease arrangement must be gotten. It was noted that this property will be taxable If leased by Invest Cast. 3. Status of City Hall Improvements: It is anticipated that the Court will be able to resume its business in City Hall by the second week of October. Lights need to be Installed in the Court Room. Painting of various parts of City Hall will be discussed at a Council work session. Regular Council Meeting September 25, 1989 page 4 4. Establish Dates for Council Work Sessions: Monday, October 2nd and Tuesday, October 3rd at 8:00 p.m. were the dates and time selected for Council work sessions. 5. Cable Franchise Renewal Proceedings: Staff wlli obtain Informal quotes from various consultants to conduct a technical audit, franchise com- pliance review, and possibly a survey of community residents on present and future cable needs. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. CouncIlmember Petkoff Inquired how the Soo Line track vacation Is progressing. The City Attorney advised that it is still In the negotiation stage but is progressing. He noted that the southwest area where the tracks are ]ocated does not have a project at this point in time. Adjournment Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes 6'-An~e Student, Coun~6~C~il Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath