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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 10, 1989OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 1989 Mayor Hadtrath called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Hadtrath - present Peterson- absent 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 Regular City Council Meeting of June 26th as presented and there were no corrections. Resolution No. 89-30; Being a Resolution.Regarding Wage Ranges for Custodial Positlons The reading of the resolution was waived. RESOLUTION NO. 89-30 REGARDING ESTABLISHING WAGE RANGES FOR THE POSITIONS OF HEAD CUSTODIAN, CUSTODIAN I AND CUSTODIAN II UNDER THE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN 1HE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and members of the City negotiating team, and said negotiations have resulted in mutually acceptable wage ranges for the positions of Head Custodian, Custodian I and Custodian II; WHEREAS, a copy of said wage ranges is 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 agreement as negotiated, be and is hereby established as the wage ranges for calendar year 1989 for the positions of Head Custodian, Custodian I and Custodian II; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute this agreement. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Passed this lOth day of July, 1989. Mayor Dale-V. Hadtr'ath' The reading of the resolution was waived. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Resolution No. 89-32; Para-Transit Assistance Agreement Regular Council Meeting July 10, 1989 page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 89-32 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARD FOR PARA-TRANSIT ASSISTANCE SERVICE FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heightshas been operating a para-transit program called SHARED RIDE since December 1, 1978, with para-transit assistance funds from the Minnesota Department of. Transportation; and, WHEREAS, the SHARED RIDE PROGRAM has demonstrated to be serving a substantial portion of the population and shows a.contlnulng need for this service; and, WHEREAS, in February of 1986, the Reglonal Transit Board assumed responsibllity for the transit programs in the seven-county metropolitan area that had prev- iously been administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights enter Into an agreement wlth the Regional Transit Board, to provide a public transportation service in the City of Columbia Heights and certain points outside of the City ]imits for fiscal year 1990; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights agrees to provide hO percent of the total operating cost of the transit project from local funds, not to exceed SlO,O00 from the General Fund in the fiscal year 1990; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that authorization to execute the 1990 aforementioned agreement is hereby given to the Mayor and City Manager; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and Administrative Assistant to the City Manager are hereby authorized to execute requests for reimbursements from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Passed this lOth day of July, 1989. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the aforegoing resolution Is a true and correct copy of the resolutlon presented and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the loth day of July, 1989, as shown by the minutes of said meeting In my possession. Jo-Anne Student, Deputy City Clerk Award of Bituminous Bids The Council rescinded the bid for award for Winter UPM Patch Mix-picked up and the Winter UPM Patch Mix-delivered to Bituminous Roadways on April 1989. Regular Councll Meeting July 10, 1989 page 3 The Council awarded the bid and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase Winter UPM Patch Mix-picked up for an amount of $72.50 per ton and Winter UPM Patch-delivered for an amount of $76.75 per ton to Tower Asphalt, Inc., of Lakeland. Minnesota: and recoa- nized the proprietary nature of the proposal. Transfer of Funds for Payment to MPCA The Council authorized payments to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for work in conjunction with the alleged hazardous waste dump site at Huset Park up to, but not exceedlng, $5,000 and also authorized the transferring of $5,000 funds from the Undesignated General Fund to Fund #413. Requests to Attend Conference International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference The Council authorized the attendance of the Chief of Police at the Inter- national City Management Association of Chiefs of Police Conference to be held October 14 - 19, 1989, in Louisville, Kentucky and also authorized that related expenses be paid. International City Management Association Annual Conference The Council authorized the attendance of the City Manager at the International City Managerment Association Annual Conference to be held September 23 - 27, 1989, in DesMolnes, Iowa; and also authorized that related expenses be reim- bursed. Purchase of Aluminum Trim for John P. Murzyn Hall Windows The Council authorized an agreement with D & D Home Improvements Company of Fridley to install aluminum trim as requested In the City's request for pro- posal for an amount of $997 based on their low proposal and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Purchase of Burnishing Machine for John P. Murzyn Hall The Council authorized the purchase of one Whirlamatlc 17 UHS Floor Burnishing machine from Savoie Supply Company for an amount of $1,135 and also authorized the Mayor and City ManagEr to enter into a contract for the same. Purchase of Lumber for Bocce Ball Court at Huset Park The Council authorized the purchase of treated ties from Olafson Lumber Com- pany (Western States) based on thelr Iow quotation of $1,732.50 and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter Into a contract for the same. Purchase of Pressure Washer for Municipal Service Center The Council authorized' the purchase of one 206-515 Graco Pressure Washer from Genuine Parts of Minneapolis for an amount of $I,$50 and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter Into an agreement for the same. Renewal of State Hotel Inspections Contract The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Contracturai Agreement for Hotel Inspections wlth the State of Minnesota to be effective July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1992. Regular Council Meeting July 10, 1989 page 4 Approval of Licenses The Council approved the 1989 license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees and waived the fee for the single event club beer license for the Sertoma Club. Payment of Bills The Council authorized the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. 4.1...?pproval of Consent Agenda Motion by PauIson, second by Petkoff to approve the consent agenda as pre- sented. Roll call: All ayes New Employee The City Manager introduced the new Assistant Building Inspector, Sandra Harvey to the Council. 5. Open Mike Residents whose properties are adjacent to Clover Pond sent a letter to the Council regarding the growth in the Pond. Some residents of the area came to the Council meeting to express their concern. They advised the Council that a commercial, aquatice pesticide applicating company had been contacted regarding this problem. The Council requested staff to look at the situation and report their findings back at the next Council work session. 6. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1187; Pertaining to Permitted Accessory Uses Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1187 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES IN "RB" BUSINESS DISTRICTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 9.113(31 of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit: 9.113{3} Permitted Accessory Uses Within the "RB" Business District the following uses shall be permitted accessory uses. (a) Decorative landscape features. (bi Off-street parking and loading. (c) Any incidental repair or processing necessary to conduct a permitted principal use provided the area does not exceed thirty (30) percent of the floor area devoted to the prin- cipal use. Regular Council Meeting July 10, 1989 page 5 (d) Signs as regulated by and to the extent permitted by Section 9.117A. 9.113(3) (e) Buildings temporarily located for purposes of constructing on the premises for a period not to exceed time normally necessary for such construction. Permitted Accessory Uses Within the "RB" Business District the following uses shall be permitted accessory uses. (al Decorative landscape features. (bi Off-street parking and loading. (c) Any indicental repair orlprocesslng necessary to conduct a permitted principal use provided the area does not exceed thirty (301 percent of the floor area devoted to the prin- cipal use. (d) Signs as regulated by and to the extent permitted by Section 9.117A. (el (fi Buildings temporarily located for purposes.of constructing on the premlses for a period not to exceed time normally necessary for such construction. Light warehousing and laboratories Incidental to processing of small medical devices provided that the aggregate of such area of warehousing, laboratories, and processing Incidental or necessary to conduct a permitted use does not exceed fifty percent {50~) of the floor area devoted to the principal use. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (301 days after Its passage. First reading: Second reading: Date of passage: May 22, 1989 July 10, 1989 July !0, 1989 Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V.'Hadtrath b. Resolution No. 89-31; Regarding Memorandum of Understanding Between City of Columbia Heights and the Public Managers Assoclation A legal counsel for the City explalned to the Council the process used to arrive at these negotiated salaries, noting that the new salarles are less expensive than those previously proposed. Mayor Hadtrath stated that these salaries represent an average of a 20~ increase over the last twenty four months. Councilmember Paulson noted that comparable worth was mandated by Regular Council Meetlng July 10, 1989 page 6 the State and the City had to follow the mandate. Mayor Hadtrath felt the salary increases represented more than the State had mandated. Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 89-31 REGARDING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND THE PUBLIC MANAGERS ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the Public Managers Association, representing Division Heads of the City and members of the City negotiating team, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable Memorandum of Understanding for calendar year 1989; WHEREAS, a copy of said Memorandum of Understanding is 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 Memorandum of Understanding as nego- tiated, be and is hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for calendar year 1989, effective January i, 1989, for Public Managers Associ- ation bargaining unit employees of the City; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute this agreement. Passed this lOth day of July, 1989. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Paulson Petkoff Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson - aye Hadtrath - nay 7. Communications Columbia Heights Mall - Driveway at 41st Avenue The Traffic Commission had recommended to the Council that this driveway be restricted to an entrance only. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recom- mended that the driveway be used as an entrance and exit. The consensus of the Council was to approve the driveway as an entrance and exit; review it after it has been in place for a time and the changes in the site plan are completed; and, if necessary make an amendment to the traffic flow in this driveway. Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to approve the Columbia Heights Mall site plan amendment to include the 41st Avenue curb cut and use of this driveway opening as an entrance/exit. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Hadtrath - aye Carlson - nay 8. Old Business There was no additional old business. 9. New Business Authorization to Include Plastic in Curbside Recycling and Recycling Center Programs Regular Council Meeting July I0, 1989 page 7 Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson that the City Council approve the addition of plastic pop bottles, plastic milk bottles, and plastlc water bottles to the City of Columbia Heights' Recycling Program; and furthermore, that Anoka County performance tonnage payment funds be used to cover the additional cost of collection. Roll call: Ali ayes b. Drainage at 4319 Monroe Street The Public Works Director advised the Council of the history of this drainage situation. Councilmember Petkoff requested this item be placed on a Council work session agenda and the staff prepare some costs for correction. c. Location of Future Council Meetings Motion by Petkoff, second by Hadtrath to schedule City Council meetings for the months of August and September, as needed, at Murzyn Hall'in the Edge- moor Room, lower level, while building improvements are occurring at City Hall. Roll call: All ayes d. Distribution of 1990 Preliminary Budget Copies of the 1990 Preliminary Budget books were distributed to the Council. No Council action was taken at this time. e. Authorization to Rent Air Conditioners During City Hall Building Improvements Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the rental of portable air conditioning units from Rental Equipment Service and Cramer Building Services; window air conditioning units from AA Rental and Broadway Rentals based upon low, informal quotations received; the purchase of variable speed fans, as needed; and furthermore, that the total cost of temporary portable air condi- tioning and fans for rental and purchase shall not exceed $6,000, with such monies coming out of the Contingencies Account for the building project. Roll call: All ayes lO. Reports a. City Manager's Report The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: I. New Hire: The City Manager advised the Council of the appointment of Gary Hilsgen to the position of Maintenance I - Public Works Department, effective July 17, 1989 who will be compensated at a rate in conformance with the Local 49 labor agreement. 2. Code Violations at 411 4Otb Avenue: The City Manager reviewed the history of this code violation. He will supply additional information as the situation dictates. 3. Water Problems - 4200 Third Street: This apartment building was vacated on the weekend due to water problems. It was noted that most of the tenants have been resettled in the building as most of the water problems have been solved. 4. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities - Regional Breakfast Meeting: The City Manager noted he will be attending this meeting and encouraged members of the Council to also attend as the meeting will address the concerns of local elected officials. Regular Council Meeting July lO, 1989 page 8 Councilmember Paulson requested staff to pass on his comments to Pub]lc Works emp]oyees regarding city and park clean up after the Jamboree and after the Fourth of July fireworks. He felt they did an excellent job and the city looked great after both events. Councilmember Petkoff expressed her opinion on the Operational Reports submitted by the Division Heads; that being, they were very information~l and an excellent idea of Councilmember Paulson. b. City Attorney's Report The City Attorney reviewed the easement request of Olson's Plumbing on qqth Avenue. During the reconstruction of the q4th and Centra] Avenue'intersection, Olson's Plumbing will have great difficulty with egress to their property. A local appraiser had contacted the owner of the property east of the Olson property to work out-an arrangement for a temporary easement. This property owner refused to discuss the matter. The appraiser requested the City to grant $1,500 be paid to 0]son's Piumbllng for the decrease in property values. It was noted that the Midas Muffler would allow egress across their property to Olson's Plumbing on a temporary basis while the work on the intersection is being done. Motion by Carlson, second by Hadtrath to approve an additional $1,500 payment to Olson's Plumbing. Roll call: All ayes Adjournment Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson to adjourn the meeting at 9:!5 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes --Anne Student, C°unc~ Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath