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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 24, 1989OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1989 Mayor Hadtrath called the meeting to order 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: Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April lOth and the Board of Review Meeting of April 17th as presented in writing and there were no corrections. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1184; Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, Amending Ordinance No. 1177 There was an error in Ordinance No. 1177 which could only be corrected by adopting another ordinance. The reading of the ordinance was waived. ORDINANCE NO. 1184 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1177 The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section l: Section 1. of Ordinance No. 1177, passed December 12, 1988, which reads as follows: The City of Columbia Heights shall sell to Patrick W. Kelly and Yolanda Kelly, the real estate located at 322 4Oth Avenue N.E., and legally described as Lot 15, Block 68, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, according to the recorded plot thereof on file and or record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Anoka County, Minnesota. is herewith amended to read as follows: The City of Columbia Heights shall sell to Patrick W. Kelley and Yolanda Kelley, the real estate located at 322 4Otb Avenue N.E., and legally described as Lot 15, Block 68, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, according to the recorded plot thereof on file and or record in the offlce of the County Recorder in and for Anoka County, Minnesota. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: April 24, 1989 The second reading of Ordinance No. 1184 is scheduled for May 8, 1989. Regular Council Meeting April 24, 1989 page 2 Renewal of Class B Gambling License - Immaculate Conception Church The Council directed the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the renewal of a Class B charitable gambling license for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 4030 Jackson Street N.E., and also the Council waived the remainder of the sixty day notice to the local governing body. This license will cover gambling which will take place at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Renewal of Class B Gambling License - Immaculate Conception Church The Council directed the City Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the renewal of a Class B charitable gambling license for the Church of the Immaculate Conception in conjunction with activities at Mady's Bowling Lounge, 3919 Central Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, and also the Council waived the remainder of the sixty day notice to the local governing body. Change in Police Department Staffing The Council authorized that the 1989 Police Department budget staffing be amended to eliminate one full time Community Service Officer position and to create one half-time Community Service Officer position and one half-time Clerk-Typist position and that the 1989 adopted Police Department budget Line 1010 be reduced $9,078 and the Line 1011 be increased $9,078. Amendment of 1989 Wage Rate - Maintenance I The Council approved Appendix A - Wages dated April lO, 1989, modifying the 1989 wage rate of Maintenance I from $9.16 per hour plus a 2% lump sum payment to $9.34 per hour, effective January 1, 1989. Salary Range for Store Supervisor The Council amended Schedule A, 1989 Monthly Salary Schedule, dated April 7, 1989, to include the position of Store Supervisor with a salary range of: Entry, S1,614; 6 Months, S1,669; 1 Year, $1,724; 2 Years, S1,779; and, 3 Years, $1,834. Purchase of Safety Shoring The Council authorized the purchase of shoring equipment from D & J Shoring International, Inc., based upon their low bid of $4,650 and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Authorization to Purchase Copier for Public Works The Council authorized the purchase of one Sharp SF-88OO copier from D.C. Hey Company of Minneapolis based on their low proposal, as determined by the City's requ.est for proposals for $6,985.25 and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same. Purchase of Engineering Drawing Copier The Council authorized the purchase of one Xerox 2510 Engineering Copier from Copy Equipment, Inc. of Bloomington, Minnesota, for their low quotation of $3,775 and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Regular Council Meeting April 24, 1989 page 3 Schools, Conferences, and Workshops The Council authorized the attendance of the Library Director at the 1989 American Library Association Annual Conference to be held June 24 - 28, 1989 in Dallas, Texas and also authorized that related expenses be reimbursed. The Council authorized the attendance of the Publlc Works Director/City Engineer at the Spring Conference for the Minnesota Publlc Works Association to be held in Brainerd, Minnesota on May I1 - 12, 1989, and also authorized that related expenses be reimbursed. Contract for Library Services with Anoka County Library The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with the Anoka County Library to provide inter-library services. Award of Bituminous Bids The Council awarded the bid for and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase bituminou~ road materials for the 1989 - 1990 season at the unit prices and from the following vendors: Material MC Fine Plant Mix Bituminous - Delivered MC Fine Plant Mix Bituminous - Picked Up Winter UPM Patch Mix - Picked Up Winter UPM Patch Mix - Delivered AC Fine Plant Mix Bituminous - Delivered AC Fine Plant Mix Bituminous - Picked Up Price $27.00/ton $30.00/ton $47.50/ton $50.O0/ton S21.O0/ton $17.95/ton Vendor Bituminous Roadways Bituminous Roadways Bituminous Roadways Bituminous Roadways Bituminous Roadways Midwest Asphalt Corp. Award of Asphaltic Material Contract The Council awarded the bid to and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase the 1989 - 1990 asphaltic materials from Koch Materials Company of St. Paul for the unit prices as follows: Materials MC - 30 MC - 250 Unit Price Delivered $0.8736 per gallon 50.8736 per gallon Unit Price Picked Up S0.85 per gallon $0.85 per gallon Award of 1989 Tree Planting Contract The Council awarded the bid for and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the purchase of trees under the 1989 tree planting program to Greenworks, Inc. based upon their iow formal bid, at the unit prices as follows: Species Norway Maple Red Maple Sugar Maple Crimson King Maple Hackberry Norway Pine Redmond Linden Flowering Crab Crimson Sentry Superform Unit Prices $160.O0 5210.00 $18o.oo S 18o. oo $160. O0 $160.O0 S170.00 $175.00 S175.00 $175.00 Regular Council Meeting April 24, 1989 page 4 It was noted that residents can purchase off this bid. Award of Road A~re~ate Contracts The Council awarded the bid for and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase road aggregate materials for the 1989 - 1990 season based upon low formal bid received, at the unit prices and from the vendors as follows: Material Bid A - Class 2 Aggregate Bid B - Class 5 Aggregate Bid B Alternative - Crushed Concrete Bid C - Select Granular Borrow Bid D - Class 2 Alternative Aggregate Bid E - FA2 Aggregate Bid E - FA4 Aggregate Bid F - Sanding Gravel Bid G - Coarse Aggregate Company Hassen Sand & Gravel J.L. Shiely Co. Hassen Sand & Gravel J.L. Shiely Co. J.L. Shiely Co. J.L. Shiely Co. Hassen Sand & Gravel J.L. Shiely Co. J.L. Shiely Co. J.L. Shiely Co. J.L. Shiely Co. J.L. Shiely Co. J.L. Shiely Co. Hassen Sand & Gravel J.L. Shiely Co. R.F. Dongaski J.L. Shiely Co. Unit Price $5.25/ton-dellvered $4.50/ton-picked up $5.00/ton-delivered $4.57/ton-picked up $4.85/ton-delivered $3.65/ton-picked up $3.60/ton-delivered $2.77/ton-picked up $6.17/ton-delivered $4.57/ton-picked up S8.09/ton-delivered $6.52/ton-picked up $12.85/ton-delivered S4.30/ton-delivered $3.65/ton~picked up $6.95/ton-delivered $6.82/ton-picked up Purchase of Traffic Counters The Council authorized the purchase of two Streeter Richardson TraficComp 241 classification recorders from ACT Electronics, Inc. for $2,950, recog- nizing that the purchase if proprietary in nature and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Licenses The Council approved the 1989 license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees. Payment of Bills The Council authorized payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. 4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes 5. Open Mike The resident at 5153 Seventh Street noted it is understood that the State Aid designation that previously was on Seventh Street has been moved to Washington Street. He requested, on behalf of some of the residents on Seventh Street between 51st and 53rd Avenues, that this portion of the Street be made one way. He also stated that the surface of Seventh Street is in need of resurfacing. The Public Works Director noted that if this one way designation is approved that the Council should look at another street in the area for one way traffic in the opposite direction. Council- member Carlson felt the State Aid designation should have remained on Seventh Street as it bears heavier traffic and will continue to do so. Regular Council Meeting April 24, 1989 page 5 A representative of the parents of Jamboree royalty advised the Council that the vehicle which tows the Jamboree float is in poor condition. He requested the Council to consider replacing this vehicle with another. He noted that the float is presently being refurbished and a cover will be made for the tow vehicle as well. He would desire that the tow vehicle be replaced in the near future so a cover can be made to fit it. The next parade the royalty will participate in is on May 6th. 5a. Proclamations Mayor Hadtrath read proclamations for Arbor Day/Week and the Observance of the Nation's First President's Inauguration. He also read a proclamation for Disability Awareness Week and presented a copy of the proclamation to Doug Hill, who made an acceptance speech. 6. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1183; Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, Allowing Prepared Food Delivery Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1183 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, ALLOWING PREPARED FOOD DELIVERY ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AS A CONDITIONAL USE The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Sec t ion 1: Section 9.112(2)(1) 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: 9.112(2) (1) Prepared food delivery establishments Section 2: 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: March 13, 1989 April 24, 1989 April 24, 1989 Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary b. Resolution No. 89-22; Being a Resolution Adopting 1989 Salary and Fringe Benefit Adjustments for Non-Union Essential and Confidential Employees Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting Aprll 24, 1989 page 6 Mayor Hadtrath read his statement regarding the methods used for implementation of Comparable Worth in the City. He felt it had been inequitably computed and had reservations about some of the salary increases which had resulted. The Mayor reviewed the salaries for comparable positions of division heads in cities whose populations were similar to that of Columbia Heights. Council member Paulson recalled that all cities were mandated by the Legislature to lnstltute comparable worth and the City of Columbia Heights met that mandate. Motion to withdraw the waiving of the reading of the resolution by Carlson, second by Petkoff. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Peterson, second by Hadtrath to table this resolution for further discussion. Roll call: Paterson, Hadtrath - aye Pauison, Petkoff, Carlson - nay Motion to table fails. Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the publlc. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 89-22 ADOPTING CHANGES IN NON-UNION ESSENTIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL SALARY RANGES, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR NON-UNIONIZED ESSENTIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL POSITIONS, AND CHANGES IN FRINGE BENEFITS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Wage Compensation Program for Non-Unionized City Employees effective January 1, 1980 (Resolution No. 80-47), which indicated that on an annual basis changes will be adopted in Group Salary Ranges based upon reliable survey date; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Comparable Worth Implementation Plan effective January 1, 1988 (Resolution No. 88-50), to assure comparable compensation for positions with comparable skills, effort, responsibilities, and working conditions, and proportional compensation for positions where such factors are different; and, · WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights annually reviews the Employer's share for various insurance programs for its non-unionized essential and confidential employees to compare what is paid for other employee groups in the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes salary Fanges and fringe benefits for non-unionized essential and confidential Cit~ positions, as indicated on Schedule B which is on file in the Office of the City Manager, effective January l, 1989; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes the salary for specific non-unionized essential and confidential City employee positions to be effective upon such affected City employee fulfilling the requirements specified in the Wage Compensation Program for a salary change for such employee. Passed this 24th day of April, 1989. Offered by:' Paulson Seconded by: Petkoff Regular Council Meeting April 24, 1989 page 7 Roll Call: Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson -aye Hadtrath - nay Peterson - abstain Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath 7. Communications Appointments to Boards and Commissions Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to reappoint the following individuals to the indicated board/commission for the specified term: Name Dennis Stroik Reuben Ruen John Hemak Joe Orendorff Jim Fowler Vern Moore Bob Ruettimann Marlaine Szurek Bill Marshall John Davitt Board/Commission Cable Commission Cable Commission Human Services Commission Merit Commission Park Board Police & Fire Civil Service Comm. Recreation & Community Service Comm. Planning & Zoning Commission Science Commission Traffic Commission Term to Expire Aaril 1991 A~ril 1991 A~ril 1992 A)ri 1 1993 A~ril 1994 A~ril 1992 A~ril 1993 A~ril 1993 A~ril 1992 A~ril 1993 8. Old Business State Aid Designation of Seventh Street/Washington Street, Between 51st and 53rd Avenues The City Manager reviewed the history of this State Aid designation and the alternative motions. Councilmember Carlson stated he is stil of the opinion that the State Aid designation should have remained on 7th Street as it will continue to have significant traffic. Motion by Petkoff, second by Pauison to reaffirm the City Council's previous action designating Washington Street from 51st Avenue to 53rd Avenues as a State Aid roadway. Councilmember Petkoff recalled that when the State Aid designation was previously assigned to Washington Street it was an unanimous decision of the Council. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Peterson, Hadtrath - aye Carlson - nay 9. New Buslness a. Saver's Retail Store Saver's Retail Store, owned and operated by TVI Inc. is requesting exempti, on from two sections of the City Code. The first exemption is for record keeping requirements and the second exemption concerns hours of operation. Councilmember Paulson requested that no Council action be taken on these requests until the City Attorney has reviewed the matter. Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to hold the request until such time as the City Attorney submits an amendment to Section 4, 5.204(11) and the matter has been discussed at the next Council work session. Roll call: All ayes b. Reimbursement for Jamboree Royalty Expenses The Counci~ had been asked to consider authorizing reimbursement for expenses incurred by Jamboree royalty. Presently, funds are budgeted for the expenses of the float and the royalty activities. Discussion followed regarding optional sources to contact for funding. Regular Council Meeting April 24, 1989 page 8 Mayor Hadtrath and members of the Council encouraged parents of the royalty to contact various civic organizations for funds. Councilmember Paulson recommended a letter be sent to community organizations from the Mayor suggesting they participate. Motion by Hadtrath, second by Paulson to deny the request to r~imburse expenses incurred by Jamboree royalty participants. Roll call: All ayes c. Establishing Date for Meeting to Draft Housing Maintenance Code Monday, May 15, 1989 at 8:00 p.m. is the date and time scheduled to draft the Housing Maintenance Code and Licensing Rental Units Ordinance. d. Council Work Session A Council work session was scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 1989 at 8:00 in the Council Chambers. lO. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: 1. Senior Outreach Monthly Report Through March, 1989: The City Manager felt the total number of persons in our community being contacted is rather low considering how many senior citizens we have in the City. He will pursue increasing the number of contacts and the amount of activity by the Senior Outreach worker. 2. March Recycling Report: The City Manager briefly reviewed the current recycling report. Mayor Hadtrath observed that the State is requiring more participation by residents yet allocating no funds for this participation. He requested the City Manager to write a letter to our Representative and Senator advising him of the Council's frustration with these continuing mandates without regard to funding. 3. Appraisal Regarding City-Owned Property at 1419 42nd Avenue: The Council directed the City Manager to sell this property in an "as is" condition. 4. Request for Opinion Regarding Legality of City's Insurance Commission: A letter will be forthcoming from the City Attorney regarding this insurance matter and the Council will be copied on the letter. 5. Public Manager's Association Petition for Mediation: Mayor Hadtrath stated he will be the employer's representative for this matter and he will recommend a negotiator for the City. 6. 4111 Central Avenue - Ruvelson Property: Previously, Mr. Ruvelson had advised that City. staff was pursuing with MN/DOT the possibility of removing the double yellow stripe lines in front of his building as well as the possibility of relocating the driveway entrance to the property. The City Manager has found no staff member who has made any commitments to Mr. Ruvelson on these matters. Also, the HRA has received Regular Council Meeting April 24, 1989 page 9 a letter from MN/DOT stating they have no problem with the double yellow line being crossed by vehicles. February Financial Report: Councilmember Paulson had some questions regarding the February Financial Report which the City Manager ~i~l pass on to the Finance Director. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. Adjournment Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes 6-Ann~e- S't-6dent, C6un-~"-i~ Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED BOARD OF REVIEW APRIL 24, 1989 Mayor Hadtrath reconvened the Continued Board of Review at 7:10 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath present 2. Reports Carrol McCain, the Anoka County Appraiser for the City of Columbia Heights, presented her findings on those properties discussed at the Board of Review on April 17th. They are as follows: 999 41st Avenue: Four residents at the LaBelle III condos had indicated they would prefer one tax statement. They have been receiving two statements, one for their unit and one for their garage stall. They had been advised to bring their request to the Assessor's attention. 4333 Monroe Street -Hensel: This property owner had inquired why his value had been raised. He received an explanation and no further action was taken. 4142 7th Street - Urspringer: This property was viewed again and given an additional 5% reduction for the area. The va'lue was reduced from $96,300 to $92,100 and the owner was satisfied. 3970 Tyler Street - Zemke: This property was viewed by another appraiser and a reduction in value was given. The value of the property was formerly $68,200 and is now reduced to $64,200. 4615 Chatham Road Damerow: The effective age on this home was corrected and the property was reduced in value from $71,200 to $70,600. 3806 2½ Street - Symanski: This property owner was advised how his home's overhand figured into the value of the home. 4070 Maureen Drive - Ranallo: This property owner was advised that her homestead tax is implemented fully in 1990. She was also advised to apply for a handicapped homeowner's consideration. 2133 North Upland Crest - Shoenhofer: An error was corrected in the figures for this property and the value was lowered to $74,900 from $79,400. 4748 4th Street - Kaczor: This property was viewed by another appraiser and the value was lowered from $79,400 to $76,500. 4522 7th Street & 4456 7,E,~ Street - Norberg: This property owner was voicing his opinion on all of the taxes being too high. No action was taken. 1827 41st Avenue - Hayoz: This property owner would not allow an appraiser to view his home and indicated he was not interested in seeing the sales list of comparable homes. No action was taken. English duplexes in the City - Stauch: Mr. Stauch owns many English duplexes in the City and felt the values have been placed too high. He will discuss this with the Chief Appraiser. No action was taken. Continued Board of Review April 24, 1989 page 2 1213 42nd Avenue - Kocur: This property owner had sent a letter to the Board of Review to insure her being able to appear at the County Board is she so desires. Her property value had decreased in value. 2200 Highland Place - Snelson: McCain had a phone conversation with Mr. Snelson advising him that the completion of his home's upstairs had put it in the category of being an expansion home which increased its value. A change was made in the effective age of the home which resulted in a reduction of the value from $77,100 to $75,600. 4028 4th Street - Myhre: Presently, this home is being taxed on a non- homestead basis. McCain advised the resident of what steps could be taken to change this property to homestead. 4321 5th Street - Hoium: Mr. Hoium was interested in the value placed on a lot in his area, 4301 5th Street. This information will be mailed to him. 4. Recommendation Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to adopt the 1989 Assessment Rolls as presented and amended. Roll call: All ayes 5. Adjournment Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to adjourn the continued Board of Review at 7:20 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes ~-Anne Student, Cc~un~C~i~ Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath