HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 22, 1989OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 22, 1989
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hadtrath at 7:30 p.m..
1. Roll Call
Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath - present
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
May 8th as presented and there were no corrections.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1186; Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance
No. 853
The reading of the ordinance was waived.
ORDINANCE NO. !186
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING
TO DEPOSITING OF SNOW, LEAVES, OR GRASS IN TRAVELED WAYS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Section 10.204 (5) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977,
passed June 21, 1977, which is currently reserved, shall be
amended to hereafter read as follows, to wit:
No person shall throw, discard, or deposit any leaves, grass,
other organic waste materials, or snow from private property
to the traveled way or paved portion of any street or alley
within the City.
Section 2:
Section lO.401 (1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977,
passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to wit:
Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate the
provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and,
upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not
more than Three hundred dollars ($300.00) or to imprisonment
not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both, for each offense.
is herewith amended to read as follows:
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate the provisions
of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not more than Seven
hundred dollars ($700.00) or to imprisonment not to exceed
ninety (90) days, or both, for each offense.
Section 3:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after thirty (30) days after its passage.
Regular Council Meeting
May 22, 1989
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First reading: May 22, 1989
The second reading of Ordinance No. 1186 is scheduled for June 12, 1989.
Purchase of Check Signer and Forms Burster
The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement
with F & E - Jerry Laden, to purchase a combination burster/check signer
for $2,961.40 based on low written quotation.
Adve.rti.sin~ a.t Top Val.u
The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement
with the Twin Cities Reader for eight advertisements of liquor store mer-
chandise and hours, at a cost not to exceed $3,440.
Final Payment for Municlp~l. Pro~ect #8801
The Council authorized final payment of $1,206.31 to Concrete Curb Company
for Municipal Project #8801.
Award of 1989 Street Work
The Council awarded the work for Projects 8808 and 8906 to Alber Construction,
Inc. of Plymouth, Minnesota, based upon their low bid and also authorized
the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same.
Schools and Conferences
The Council authorized the attendance of the Director of Recreation and
Community Services and the Assistant Director of Community Education at
the 1989 Multi-State Community Education Conference to be held on June
11-13, 1989 in Brainerd and the Council also authorized that related
expenses be reimbursed.
Award of Bid - July 4th Celebration
The Council awarded the contract for July 4th fireworks to Arrowhead
Fireworks Company at a cost of $7,500 based on quantity and quality
and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract
for same.
The Council authorized the Recreation and Community Services Commission
to utilize up to $3,000 from Fund Balance for the July 4th Celebration
and also requested the Commission to seek the School Board's approval
for this action.
The Council authorized that 39th Avenue between Jefferson and Fifth Streets
be closed from 7:00 - i1:00 p.m. and that no parking be allowed on said
street between the hours of 1:00 - ll:O0 p.m. and that Mill Street between
4Oth Avenue and the east driveway of the police parking lot be closed from
l:O0 - 11:00 p.m..
Licenses
The Council approved the 1989 license appli'cations as listed pending payment
of proper fees.
?ayment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the consent agenda items
as presented. Roll call: All ayes
Regular Councll Meeting
May 22, 1989
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5. Proclamations
Mayor Hadtrath proclaimed the week of June 4 - June 10 as "Pride in
Our Community Week."
5a. Plaque Presentation
Councilmember Carlson presented an appreciation plaque to Donna Ingvarsson
who is retiring from the Library Board. Mrs. Ingvarsson served on the
Library Board for eighteen years.
5b. Open Mike
The resident at 1711 41st Avenue advised the Council he is distressed with
the high pile of dirt across from his home on the First Lutheran Church
property. He noted it had been there for nearly two years, is insightly,
and most likely will devalue his property if it is allowed to remain. He
requested the Council to require the Church to level this dirt to street
level. The Building Inspector stated he had recently visited with the
Pastor of the Church at which time he was advised that the dirt will be
moved in the very near future to another location on the property. It will
be put into an excavation on the property.
6. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1185; Selling Certain Real Estate
This ordinance addresses the sale of City-owned property located at
1309 44½ Avenue. The ordinance had a minor revision since its first
reading that being the purchasing firm, KAL Construction, is a sole
proprietorship and not a corporation as stated in the first reading of
the ordinance.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance
there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1185
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, SELLING
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AT 1309 44½ AVENUE N.E.
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights shall sell and convey unto
Stephen Kolosky d/b/a/ KAL Construction, certain real
estate located at 1309 44½ Avenue Northeast, Columbia
Heights, Minnesota, and legally described as:
That part of Lot 11, DONEROVING ADDITION, lying
Southerly of following described line: Beginning
at a point on West line of said plat 128.35 feet
South of Northwest corner thereof; thence Easterly
to a point on East line of said plat 122.35 feet
South of Northeast corner thereof and there
terminating except road subject to easements
of re, cord, Anoka County, Minnesota.
Section 2:
The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute all
documents necessary to effectuate said sale.
Regular Council Meeting
May 22, 1989
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Section 3:
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:
May 8, 1989
May 22, 1989
May 22, 1989
Offered by: Petkoff
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath
b. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1187; Being an Ordinance Amending Ordin-
ance No. 853.
Motion by Peterson, 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 USES IN "RB" BUSINESS DISTRICTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
Section 9.)13 (3) 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.
(al 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 principal use.
(d) Signs as regulated by and to the extent permitted by
Section 9.117A.
(e)
Buildings temporarily located for purposes of constructing
on the premises for a period not to exceed time normally
necessary for such construction.
is herewith amended to read as follows:
~.!13 (3) Permitted Accessory Uses
Regular Council Meeting
May 22, 1989
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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 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 principal use.
(d) Signs as regulated by and to the extent permitted by
Section 9.117A.
(el
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Buildings temporarily located for purposes of constructing
on the premises 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 tt)irty (30) days after its passage.
First reading:
May 22, 1989
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to schedule a second hearing of
Ordinance No. 1186 on July i0, 1989. Roll call: All ayes
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on this
ordi.nance at their July 5th meeting.
7. Communications
a. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to appoint the following individuals
to the indicated board/commission for the specified term:
Emy Werkm~ister - Human Services Commission - Term expires April 1990
Edward Jones - Human Services Commisslon - Term expires April 1990
Lois Hendrickson - Human Services Commission - Term expires April 1991
Joanne Paulson - Human Services Commission - Term expires April 1992
Patricia Sowada - Library Board - Term expires April 1992.
Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to confirm the Mayor's reappolntment
of Gary Paterson to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Roll call:
All ayes
Regular Council Meeting
May 22, 1989
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b. Appeal of Decision by Park Board
The Columbia Heights Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary had requested the
Park Board to have access to Murzyn Hall at 8:00 a.m. for its craft sale.
The usual hour for access to Murzyn Hall is Noon. The Park Board recom-
mended the access time be set for 10:00 a.m.. In a letter to the Mayor
and Councilmembers the Auxiliary appealed the Park Board's decision.
Discussion was had regar'ding the times the Hall could be ready for access
by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to table this matter for additional
information. Roll call: All ayes
c. Park Board's Recommendation Regarding Silver Lake Beach
The Council was advised that the Park Board voted not to close Silver
Lake Beach for 1989. Councilmember Petkoff, who represents the Council
on the Park Board, stated that this issue had been frequently discussed
by both the Park Board and the Recreation Commission at various meetings.
In light of these past discussions, she felt the staff were poorly pre-
pared to respond to questions at the Park Board Public Hearing regarding
Silver Lake Beach. She noted that there were no comparisons for the past
few years' attendance nor were there any information regarding the condition
of the beach building and the parking lot. Councilmember Petkoff felt much
better preparation could have been made for the staff's presentations at
the Public Hearing. The Public Works Director advised he would prepare
a report on the building.
8. Old Business
a. Saver's Retail Store
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to grant a limited waiver to Section
4, 5.204(3) of the second-hand merchant license ordinance for Saver's
Retail Store, owned and operated by TVI, Inc. and that the store must
maintain a record of purchases by major supplier; and the City Council
hereby grants an exception to the remainder of the requirements as stipu-
lated in Section 4, 5.204(3) of the City Code. Roll call: All ayes
b. Wargo Court Improvement Project
The City Manager reviewed the status of the project at this point in time.
Presently, the funds for this project are $30,000 from a developer adjacent
to the park and $20,000 which had been budgeted by the City for the improve-
ments. A letter of agreement was received from Mrs. Edith Wargo stating
she will provide $20,000 for the purchase and installation of a new
fountain in Wargo Court Park. Councilmember Petkoff felt that Mrs. Wargo's
gracious donation was given in good faith and that the City should proceed
with the project. She noted that if civic organizations contributed any of
the additional funds it would be very appreciated. The City Manager expressed
some concern with some of the wording in the letter of agreement; specifically,
those addressing perpetuity. He recommended this should be clarified.
Councilmember Peterson inquired if a plaque identifying any donating organi-
zations could be incorporated into the project. It was determined that a
plaque could be included in the project but it should be discussed with Mrs.
Wargo.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson that we generously accept Mrs. Wargo's
donation and that the City underwrite the remainder so that the remainder of
the project can continue and that it is hoped that underwriting the project
some of the civic organizations would be willing to help support the under-
taking so that we can go ahead with the project. Roll call: Ali ayes
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May 22, 1989
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Motion by Petkoff, second by Paterson that the Mayor and City Manager
be authorized to execute the letter of agreement with Mrs. Edith
Wargo for donation to the Wargo Court improvements; however, subject
to a revision of the wording in the letter wich does not have the
agreement exist in perpetuity; and to clarify the plaque issue. Roll
call: All ayes
c. Governmental Finance Officers Association Conference
Previously, the Council had authorized the attendance of the Finance
Director and the City Accountant at the GFOA Conference. The City
Manager advised that because of their work loads they were unable
to attend the Conference. The Finance Director requested the Council
to approve the attendance of the Accounting Coordinator. Councilmember
Petkoff questioned if his work load would permit his attending and if
the conference would be germaine to his work responsibilities.
Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to authorize the attendance of
Gary Aspen, Accounting Coordinator, at the Governmental Finance
Officers Association Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington from
June 3 to June 7, 1989.
Roll call: Paulson, Peterson, Hadtrath - aye Petkoff, Carlson - nay
9. New Business
a. Establish Dates for Budget Meetings
Motion by Paulson, second by Hadtrath to establish the following budget
meetings: Library Board, Monday, June 5, 1989, 8:00 p.m., Public Library;
Park Board, Monday, June 19, 1989, 8:00 p.m., Council Chambers; Recreation
and Community Services Commission, Monday, July 17, 1989, 8:00 p.m.,
Council Chambers. Roll call: All ayes
b. Ratify Action of City Manager Regarding 1989 Weed Cutting Contract
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to ratify the action of the City
Manager authorizing the 1989 weed cutting contract with Gene Hreha of
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, based upon his Iow, formal proposal of
$25.00 an hour; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to enter into a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes
c. Authorize Agreement for Labor Negotiation Services
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to execute a Letter of Agreement with the law firm of Steffen
and Munstenteiger for labor negotiation services involving the Public
Managers Association. Roll call: Paulson, Carlson, Paterson, Hadtrath -
aye Petkoff - nay
d. Tax Forfeit Parcel
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize the City Manager to
submit a letter to the County Board indicating the City's desire to
acquire the parcel identified as PIN #25-30-24-32-0060; and furthermore,
that an application be submitted to the County Board to withhold this
parcel from the sale of forefeit land; and, that the City Manager submit
a letter to the County Board requesting conveyance of this parcel to the
City of Columbia Heights for public use purpose. Roll call: All ayes
10. Reports
Regular Council Meeting
May 22, 1989
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a. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following
items were discussed:
1. Silver Lake Water Quality: The Public Works Director advised, by memo,
his concerns with any study which may be done regarding the water
quality of Silver Lake. He noted that it would be advantageous to
discuss this matter with the St. Anthony City Council.
2. Schedule for Water Distribution Study: A Council work session was
set for July 18th to discuss this study.
3. Insurance Reserves: The Council was advised that the matter of
insurance reserves should be discussed directly with the City
Attorney.
4. Retirement of Soo Line Trackage: The HRA Director advised the City
Attorney that he has received authorization from the HRA Commissioners
to proceed with petitioning the Soo Line Railroad for the retirement
of their trackage in the City.
5. Library Roof Problems: The current status of the Library roof was
discussed. It was noted that the roofing firm also put the new roof
on the Service Center and there are problems still being experienced
with that roof. Payment is being withheld for this project.
6. Purchase of Sod on City Contract: Councilmember Paulson inquired if
arrangements have been completed for residents to purchase sod through
the City. The Public Works Director advised information will be ready
at the next Council meeting regarding this matter.
7. Completion of 41st Avenue Project: Councilmember Carlson inquired
when the remainder of the 41st Avenue construction project would
be completed. The Public Works Director advised that the sodding and
remaining landscaping, as well as street repair at the watermain
break site were being worked on this week.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
Adjournment
Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Roll call: All ayes
Anne Student, Council
Secretary
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath