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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 13, 1989OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 13, 1989
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hadtrath at 7:30 p.m..
1. Roll Call
Paulson, Petkoff, Peterson, Carlson, Hadtrath - present
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Consent A~enda
The following Items'were on the consent agenda:
Minutes of Previous Meetings
The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
February 27th and the Public Improvement Hearing of March 6th as pre-
sented and there were no corrections.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1181; Being an Ordinance Amendin~ Ordinance
No. 853, City Code of 1977.5 Pertalnln9 to Solld Waste
The Council walved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1181 and the second
reading and public hearing will be held on March 27, 1989.
ORDINANCE NO. 1181
BEING AN OROINANCE AME~OING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CiTY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING
TO SOLID WASTE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
SECTION 1: Section 8.301(1) to 8.301(9), inclusive, of Ordinance No. 853,
City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which currently reads
as follows, to wit:
Chapter 8 PUBLIC HEALTH AJtD SAFTE¥
Article III Garbage and Rubbish
Section I: Storage Containers
8.301(i) Every person who owns or occupies property within the City for
business, commercial, industrial or residential purposes shall
dispose of all garbage and rubbish, as defined herein, which may
accumulate upon such property at least once a week.
For the purpose of this Code:
(a) garbage shall be defined as organic refuse resulting
from the preparation of'food and decayed and spoiled
food from any source.
(b) rubbish shall refer to all inorganic refuse resultlng
from the preparation of food and decayed and spoiled
food from any source.
8.3Oi(2) Every person responsible under this section, except as other-
wise provided below, for the disposal of rubbish, and garbage
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page 2
shall provide for the storage of such matter between periods
of collection, one or more fly-tight metal or thermoplastic
garbage containers or up to thirty-two (32) gallon or seventy-
five (75) pound capacity. The containers shall be tightly
covered to prevent exposure of the contents to potential
fly or vermin, infestations, and shall be provided with handles
for ease of llfting.
8.301 (3)
Notwithstanding the provisions of 8.301(2), persons responsible
under this section for the disposal of rubbish or garbage at
all apartment structures containing three (3) or more units, and
at each-commercial and Industrial establishment, or restaurant
necessitating the storage and disposal of garbage and rubbish,
shall utilize a vat service In lieu of the above requirements.
Such vats shall be designed wlth the proper attachments for
lifting onto refuse trucks.
8.301 (4)
All accumulations of garbage and rubbish must be deposited
and-contained within the containers as provided in this
section, except that:
(a)
tree limbs with diameters of less than four inches (4")
and lengths of less than four feet (4') tied into bundles,
said bundles not exceeding eighteen inches (18") in
diameter;
(b)
leaves, grass or rubbish in water-proof containers (no
larger than permitted 30 gallon 9arbage can liner size),
not exceeding thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.) in weight;
(c) bundles of newspapers and magazines tied securely and
weighing less than thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.);
(d) Christmas trees up to six feet (6') in length (during
January);
(e)
small household items including small appllances, tools,
and articles of furniture weighing less than thirty-five
pounds (35 lbs.), and
(f)
stone, -sod, earth, concrete, and buildlng materlals
resulting from repairs and minor remodeling of the
residence on the property at which these materials have
been placed along with carpeting, carpet padding, mat-
tresses, chairs, couches, tables and other such items
of furniture;
shall be placed on pick-up day next to the garbage cans where
alley pick-up is available or at the curb line in areas where
no alleys exist.
8.301 (5)
Where alleys are platted and open for traffic, garbage cans
shall be placed at toe rear of said property adjoining the
alley. Where no alley exists, garbage cans will be kept at
or near the back door, provided, however, that where the back
door Is not reasonably accessible from the front yard, the
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page 3
container shall be placed at a point adjacent to the house
which is reasonably accessible to the front of the house.
8.301 (6)
Refuse or garbage for commercial and industrial properties
shall be located to the rear property line of the bulldlng.
Said containers shall be located Immediately adjacent to
the bulldings which the containers serve. The location
of the containers shall be in such proximity to the pro-
perty so that their appearance will not be evident from the
street.
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Where practical, said containers shall be screened by
appropriate fencing and/or shrubbery.
Where it is physically impossible to place the containers
behind the rear line of the maln building, the containers
shall be placed as the Council may require.
8.301 (7)
The presence of any garbage or rubbish on any property other
than within a structure permitted by the Zoning Code within
the City or in any container other than that authorized by
this section or in the presence of containers not conformed
with the requirements of thls section, except as specifically
authorized by this section, shall constitute an offense pun-
ishable under Section
8.301 (8)
Every householder and every occupant or owner of any dwelling,
house, boarding house, apartment building, or other structure
utilized for dwelling purposes within the City must use the
garbage and rubbish collection service as is made available
by contract by the City of Columbia Heights and its desig-
nated garbage and rubbish hauler.
8. 301 (9)
Any person, firm, or corporation who causes any violation of any
provision of this section or who owns, maintains, or has a
superior possessory interest In any real estate where violations
of the provisions of this section exist is guilty of a mid-
demeanor 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.
Shall hereafter read as follows, to wlt:
Chapter 8 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFTEY
Article III GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
Section'1.: Storage Containers
8.301 (1)
Every person who owns or occupies within the City for
business, commercial, industrial or residential purposes
shall dispose of all garbage, rubbish and recyclable material
as defined herein, which may accumulate upon such property at
least once 'a week.
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page 4
8.30] (2)
8.30](3)
8.301 (q)
For purposes of this code:
(a)
"Garbage'~ shall be defined as organic refuse resulting
from the preparation of food and decayed add spoiled
food from any source.
(b) ~"Rubblsh~' shall refer to all Inorganic refuse matter such
as tin cans, glass, paper, ashes, etc..
(c)
"Recyclable Materials~' shall mean all items of refuse
designated by the City Manager to be a part of an auth-
orized recycling program and which are intended for trans-
portation, processing and remanufacturlng or reuse.
Every person responsible under this section, except as otherwise
provided below, for the disposal of rubbish and garbage shall
provide for the storage of such matter between periods of col-
lectlon, one or more fly-.tight metal or thermoplastic garbage
containers of up to thirty-two (32) gallon or seventy-five (75)
pound capacity. The containers shall be tightly covered to prevent
exposure of the contents to potential fly or vermln Infestation
and shall be provided with handles for ease of lifting.
One authorized thermoplastic recycllng container for the col-
lection and storage of recyclable material shall be distributed
to each unit in residential buildings of eleven (11) or fewer
units. The authorized recycling container is the property of
the City. No person, firm or corporation, unless authorized
by the City Manager, may remove a recycling container from
the premises on which the unit is located.
Notwithstanding the provision of 8.301(2), persons responsible
under this section for the disposal of rubbish or garbage at
all apartment structures containing three (3) or more units,
and at each commercial and industrlal establishment or restaurant
necessitating the storage and disposal of garbage and rubbish
shall utilize a vat service in lieu of the above requirements.
Such vats shall' be designed with the proper attachments for
lifting onto refuse trucks.
All accumulations of garbage and rubbish must be deposited and
contained within the containers as provided in this section,
except that:
(a)
tree limbs with diameters of less than four Inches (q")
and lengths of less than four feet (~') tied Into bundles,
said bundles not exceeding eighteen Inches (18~") In
diameter;
(b)
leaves, grass or rubbish in water-proof containers (no
larger than permitted 30 gallon garbage can liner size),
not exceeding thirty-five (35) pounds in weight;
(c) bundles of newspapers and magazines tied securely and
weighing less than thirty-five pounds (35 pounds);
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page 5
(d)
Christmas trees up to six feet (6') in length (during
January);
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small household items including small appliances, tools,
and articles of furniture weighing less than thirty-five
pounds (35 pounds);
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stone,, sod, earth, concrete, and building materials resulting
from repairs and minor remodeling of the residence on the
property at which these materials have been placed along
with carpeting, carpet padding, mattresses,, chairs, couches,
tables an~ other such items of furniture.
shall be placed on pick-up day next to the garbage cans where
alley pick-up Is available or at the curb line In areas where
no alleys exist.
8.301 (5)
Where alleys are platted and open for traffic, garbage cans shall
be placed at the rear of said property adjoining the alley. Where
no alleys exist, garbage cans will be kept at or near the back
door; provided however, that where the back door is not reasonably
accessible from the front yard, the container shall be placed
at a point adjacent to the house which is reasonably accessible
to the front of the house. Ail authorized City recycling containers
shall be placed at the curb llne on pick-up day regardless of
existing alleys.
8.301(6)
Refuse or garbage for commercial and industrial properties
shall be located to the rear property line of the building.
Said containers shall be located immediately adjacent to the
buildings which the containers serve. The location of the
containers shall be in such proximity to the property that
their appearance will not be evident from the street.
(al Where practical, said containers shall be screened by
appropriate fencing and/or shrubbery.
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Where it i.s physically impossible to place the containers
behind the rear line of the main building, the containers
shall be placed as Inconspicuously as possible along the
side or front of the building with appropriate screening
or in such place as the Council may require.
8.301 (7)
The presence of any garbage or rubbish on any property other
than within a structure permitted by the Zonlng Code within
the City or In any container other than a container authorized
by this section or In the presence of containers not conforming
with the requirements of this section, except as specifically
authorized by this section, shall constitute a public nuisance
under this section and shal) constitute an offense punishable
under Section 8.301(9).
8.3Ol (8)
Every household and.every occupant or owner of any dwelling,
house, boarding house, apartment building, or other structure
utillzed for dwelllng purposes within the Clty must use the
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page 6
8.301(9)
SECT I ON 2:
SECT I ON V
5.605(1)
5.605 (2)
5.605(3)
605 (4)
garbage and rubbish collection service as is made available
by contract by the City of Columbia Heights and its designated
garbage and rubbish hauler.
Any person, firm or corporation who causes any violation of
any provision of this section or who owns, maintains, or has
a superior possessory interest in any estate where violations
of the provisions of this section exist is guilty of a mid-
demeanor 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 5.605 (1) to 5.605(7), inclusive, of Ordinance No. 853,
City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows,
to wit:
GARBAGE COLLECTION
No person shall engage in or conduct the business of collecting
garbage or rubbish without a license issued pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter.
For purposes of this section, the below-named words shall have
the meaning ascribed to them.
(a)
"Garbage" shall mean organic refuse resulting from the
storage or preparation of food and decayed or spoiled
food from any source.
(b) "Rubbish" shall mean all inorganic refuse, such as, but
not limited to, tin cans, glass, paper and ashes.
Application for a llcense under this section shall include a
statement describing all equipment and vehicles to be used in
the course of business together with any identifying license
or serial numbers. The application shall further indicate the
place or places where the garbage and rubbish will be disposed
of.
After a license application is approved by the Council, the
appllcant shall present proof to the Clerk of Insurance on each
vehicle with an insurance company licensed to transact business
in this state. The limits of such POlicY shall be One Hundred
Thousand Dollars for bodily injuries to or death of one person,
and Two Hundred Thousand Dollars for any one accident resulting
in injuries and/or death to more than one person, and a total
of Ten Thousand Dollars liability for damages to property of
others arising out of any one accident.
The applicant shall also present proof t.o the Clerk of
Contractor's publlc liability insurance with an insurance
company licensed to transact business in this state. The
limits of such policy shall be Twenty Thousand for any one
person, Forty Thousand for any one accident~ property damage
of Five Thousand, and with a maximum total liability of Fifty
Thousand.
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page 7
5.605(5)
5.605(6)
5.605(7)
5.605(1)
5.605(2)
Licensees shall provide a covered receptacle for the storage of
collected refuse. The receptacle shall be constructed so that
the stored contents wlll not leak or spl11 therefrom. The
receptacle shall be kept as clean and as free from offensive
odors as possible.
Licensees under this section shall be required to make all
collections between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and
shall make collections in a manner that will minimize traffic
disruption.
Each licensee shall.comply with all ordinances of the City and
with any regulations promulgated by the Health Authority estab-
lishlng standards of health and sanitation In the City.
The licensee under this section, or any employee thereof, shall
issue a notice to all customers and users of the licensee's
services whenever garbage and rubbish removal is not effected
in accordance with the terms of the contract between the City
and the licensee. Such notice shall indicate the reason for
failure to collect the garbage and rubbish, and a copy of said
notice shall be filed with the Clerk.
Shall hereafter read as follows, to wit:
No person shall engage in or conduct the business of collecting
garbage, rubbish or recyclable materials without a license
issued pursuant to the provision of this chapter.
For the purposes of this section, the below-named words shall
have the meaning ascribed to them.
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"Garbage" shall mean organic refuse resulting from the
storage or preparation of food and decayed or spoiled
food from any source.
(bi "Rubbish" shall mean all inorganic refuse, such as, but not
limited to, tin cans, glass, paper and ashes.
(c)
"Authorized Recycling Program" shall mean a program for the
collection and recycling of recyclable materials which are
Instituted, sponsored, authorized or controlled by the City.
(d)
"Recyclable Materials" shall mean all Items of garbage and
rubbish designated by the City Manager robe a part of an
authorized recycling program and which are Intended for trans-
portation, processing and remanufacturing or reuse.
(e)
"Scavenging" shall mean the unauthorized collection of
recyclable materials that have been set out by residents
of the City specifically for participating in curbslde
recycling programs.
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5.605(3)
Application for a license under this section shall include a
statement describing all equipment and vehicles to be used in
the course of business together with any identifying license
or serial numbers. The application shall further indicate the
disposition site for the garbage, rubbish and recyclable
materials.
5.605(4)
After the license application is approved by the Council, the
applicant shall present proof to the Clerk of insurance on each
vehicle with an insurance company licensed to transact business
in this state. The limits of such policy shall be Two Hundred
Thousand dollars ($200,000) for bodily injuries to or death
of one person, and Six Hundred Thousand dollars ($600,000)
for any one accident resulting in injuries and/or death to
more than one person, and a total of Fifty Thousand dollars
($50,000) liability for damages to property of others arising
out of any accident.
The applicant shall also present proof to the Clerk of Con-
tractor's public liability insurance with an insurance company
licensed to transact business in this state. The limits of
such policy shall be Two Hundred Thousand dollars ($200,000)
for any one program, Six Hundred Thousand dollars ($600,000)
for any one accident, and property damage of Fifty Thousand
dollars ($50,000).
5.605(5)
Licensees shall provide a covered receptacle for the storage of
collected solid waste. The receptacle shall be constructed so
that the stored contents will not leak or spill therefrom.
The receptacle shall be kept as clean and free from offensive
odors as possible.
Licensees under this section shall be required to make all
collections between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and lO:O0 p.m.
and shall make collections in a manner that will minimize
traffic disruption.
5.605(6)
5.605(7)
5.605(8)
Each licensee shall comply with all ordinances of the City and
with any regulations promulgated by the Health Authority estab-
lishing standards of health and sanitation in the City.
The licensee under this section, or any employee thereof, shall
issue a notice to all customers and users of the licensee's
services whenever garbage, rubbish and recyclable materials
removal is not effected in accordance with the terms of the
contract between the City and the licensee. Such notice shall
indicate the reason for failure to collect the garbage, rubbish,
or recyclable materials, and a copy of said notice shall be
filed with the Clerk.
Items designated for recycling shall be listed by the City Manager
to be part of an authorized recyc)ing program.
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page 9
5.605(9)
Ownership of recyclable materials set out for the purpose of
participating curbslde recycling programs shall remain with
the person who set out the materials until removed by the
authorized collector. The person who set out the materials
is totally responsible for their proper preparation, handling
and storage. Ownership and responsibility for the proper
handling of the recyclable materials shall vest in the
authorized collector upon removal thereof by the collector.
SECTION 3: Section 5.7OI of the City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977,
which currently reads as follows, to wit:
Chapter V COMMERCIAL LICENSING
Article Vll Compliance
Section 1: Violations
5.701 (1)
Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or refuses to
comply with any of the provisions of this chapter; engages in
or operates any business in violation of the provisions of this
chapter; engages in or violates the restrictions imposed upon
any licensee under this chapter; engages in, participates in,
or operates any of the businesses described in this chapter
without having first obtained a license therefor; or engages in,
participates in, or operates any of the businesses described in
this chapter after a license therefor, 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. Each day that a vio)ation exists shall constitute a
separate offense.
5.701 (2)
Any person, firm, or corporation who provides false imformation,
makes a material misrepresentations, or fails to disclose
material information under the provisions of Section 5.101 (2)
of this Code is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof, shall 'be subject to a fine of not more that Three
Hundred dollars ($300.00) or to imprisonment not to exceed
ninety (90) days, or both, for each offense.
Shall hereafter read as follows, to wit:
Chapter 5 COMMERCIAL LICENSING
Article VII Compliance
Section 1: Violations
5.701 (I).
Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or refuses to
comply with any of the provisions of this chapter; engages
in or operates any business in violation of the provisions
of this chapter; engages in or violates the restrictions
imposed upon any licensee under this chapter; engages in,
participates in, or operates any of the businesses described
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page 10
in this chapter without having first obtained a license
therefor; or engages in, participates in, or operates any
of the businesses described in this chapter after a license
therefor has expired is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon
conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine bf not more
'than Seven Hundred dollars ($700.00) or to imprisonment not
to exceed ninety (90) days, or both, for each offense. Each
day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.
5.701 (2)
Any person, firm, or corporation who provides false information,
makes a material misrepresentation,.or fails to disclose
material information under the provisions of Section 5.101 (2)
of this Code 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.
5.7o~ (3)
Any person, firm, or corporation who shall take, collect or
scavenge recyclable material set out for the authorized
collection program within the City, without having first
been licensed hereunder to do so, is guilty of a misdemeanor,
and, upon convlc[ion thereof, shall be subject to a fine of
not more than Seven Hundred dollars ($700.00) or to imprison-
ment not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both, for each offense.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
thirty days after its passage.
First reading: March 13, 1989
The second reading of Ordinance No. ll81 is scheduled for Monday, March
27, 1989.
Resolution No. 89-13; Being a Resolution Authorizing Removal of an Assessment
The Council waived the reading of the resolution. The County Auditor erroneously
certified a special assessment against the property located at 4631 Fillmore
Street in Columbia Heights.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-13
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO REMOVE A SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT ERRONEOUSLY CERTIFIED AGAINST PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS
WHEREAS, an amount certified to the County Auditor in 1987 as Fund 1425
by the City of Ramsay was erroneously recorded by the County Auditor,
WHEREAS~ the property known and described as:
The South 60 feet of the West 25 feet of Lot ll and the South 60 feet
of Lo~ 12, Block 1, Sheffield's Subdivision, Anoka County, Minnesota.
PIN 25 30 24 34 0050.
was assessed on the payable 1988 taxes for a utility bill, from another
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page 11
City, in the amount of $11,q87.86, and
was also assessed on the payable 1585 taxes, $9,q31.q2, and
WHEREAS, the amount was keyed to the wrong PIN by the Audltdrms office;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights, that the County Auditor is hereby authorized to
remove from the payable 1988 taxes on PIN 25 30 24 3q 0050, $11,q87.86
and from the payable 1989 taxes on PIN 25 30 2k 3~ 0050, $9,q31.q2;
Anoka County Fund #1q25.
Passed this 13th day of March, 1989.
Offered by: Paulson
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: AI1 ayes
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
First Readin9 of Ordinance No' i182; Bein9 an Ordinance Amending Ordinance
No. 853, City Code of 1977, Allowin9 Veterinary Clinics in Retail Business
District as a Conditional Use
The Council waived the reading of the ordinance and the second reading was
scheduled for April 10, 1989.
ORDINANCE NO. 1182
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, ALLOWING
VETERINARY CLINICS IN RETAIL. BUSINESS DISTRICTS AS A CONDITIONAL USE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
SECTION I:
Section 9.113(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:
9.113(2)(1) Outpatient veterinary animal clinics.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall be In full force and effect from and
after thirty (30) days after Its passage.
First reading: March 13, 1989
Request to Close qlst Avenue and ~ashln~ton Street
The Council approved the closing of Washington Street, from ~lst Avenue
to q2nd Avenue on ~ednesday, June ~4th, froeq the hours of 4:00 p.m. to
10:OO p.m. in conjunction with a Summerfest to be held by the Golden
Agers Club of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
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March ]3, 1989
page 12
Purchase of Repair and Replacement Parts for Playground Equipment
The Council authorized the purchase of various replacement and repair
parts for playground equipment from Miracle Recreatlon in an amount of
$1,831.50 and recognized that the purchase was of a proprietary nature
due to the fact that repair and rePlacement parts must match existing
equipment; and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to enter into
an agreement for the same.
Repair of Huset Block Garage Roof
The Council awarded the bid for rerooflng of the block garage at Huset
Park to Franzen Construction Company based on their Iow quotation of
$2,360 plus $1.00/foot of board sheeting for an amount not to exceed
$3,000 and the Mayor and City Manager were authorized to enter into
e contract for the same.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The Council approved payment in the amount of $9,555.54 to the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency and requested reimbursement of $5,000 from Anoka
County and reimbursement of $4,555.54 from Anoka County Solid Waste
Abatement Funds.
Authorization to Pay Tax and License Fees
The Council authorized the payment of excise tax and license fees for
City Unit No. 218 in an amount of $1,453.91 to the Anoka County Auditor
and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for
the same.
Authorization to Expend Monies for 1989 Employee Picnic/Holiday Party
The Council authorized the expenditure of up to $1,750 for the 1989
Employee Holiday Party and Employee Picnic.
Seekin9 Bids for Sale of City-Owned Property at 1419 42nd Avenue
The Council authorized the City Manager to seek bids for the sale of City-
owned property located at 1419 42nd Avenue N.E.
Licenses
The Council approved the 1989 license applications as listed upon payment
of proper fees.
Payment of Bills
The Council authorized the payment of the bills as listed out of proper
funds.
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Roll call: All ayes
5. Open Mike
An owner of property located on Washington Street inquired if the State
Aid designation had been placed on Washington Street. She was advised
that it was so designated on Washington Street, between 51st and 53rd
Avenues. She expressed a concern with having the street torn up again.
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page 13
5a. Proclamation - Support of the Children's Agenda
Mayor Hadtrath read the proclamation.
6. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1176; Being an Ordinance Amending
Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, By Establishing a Housing
Maintenance Code and Licensing Rental Units
The first reading of Ordinance No. 1176 was tabled for further information.
b. Resolution No. 89-14; Being a Resolution Establishing a Policy
Prohibiting the Use by. City Employees of Various City Facilities
and Equipment
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the
resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll
call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 89-14
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY PROHIBITING THE USE BY CITY
EMPLOYEES OF VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has considered adoption of a policy
allowing limited use by City employees of various City facilities
and equipment; and
WHEREAS, the State Auditor was asked to review and to provide comment
on the proposed policy allowing limited use by City employees
of various City facilities and equipment; and
WHEREAS, the State Auditor has recommended that it would be in the best
interests of the City for the Columbia Heights' City Council
to adopt a stringent policy forbidding the private use of its
equipment and/or facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of maintaining business practices
consistent with the advice of the State Auditor's Office;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights City Council
does hereby ordain that City employees shall be prohibited
from using City-owned buildings and facilities, not ordinarily
available to the general public, and City-owned equipment
for their own personal use.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Paulson
Peterson
Paulson, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath - aye
Petkoff - nay
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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page 14
7. Communications
a. Planning and Zoning Commission
Conditional Use Permit - 4757 Central Avenue
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve a Conditional Use
Permit to operate a 163 seat restaurant at 4757 Central Avenue
subject to signage conforming to the Sign Ordinance, a dumpster
enclosure being provided, handicapped parking spaces being pro-
vided and ali available spaces on the site being striped. Roll
call: All ayes
b. Recommendation on Silver Lake Beach Property
The Park Board has recommended that the Council consider removing the
Silver Lake Beach area from the park system and seek a developer for
the site.
Notion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to direct the staff to prepare
the necessary documents to remove Silver Lake Beach area from the
park system; and furthermore, to investigate potentia) deve]opment
of the site. Roll call: All ayes
c. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
The Council Secretary will contact all those persons whose terms
expire in April ]989. This matter will be considered at the next
regular Council meeting.
8. Old Business
There was no old business.
New Business
a. Spring City/County Management Conference
Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to authorize the attendance of
the City Manager at the 1989 Spring City/County Management Conference
to be held May l0 - 12, 1989, in Brainerd, Minnesota, and furthermore,
~hat related expenses be reimbursed. Roll call: All ayes
b. Adoption of Five-Year Capital Improvement Program/Capital Outlay
Program, 1990-1994
Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to adopt the )990-1994 Capital
Improvement/Capital Outlay Program as a guideline and direction for
future City improvements and expenditures. 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. Request of Immaculate Conception Church Regarding Storage of a
Transport Trailer: The Public Works Director recommended that permission
not be granted at this time to store the Church's trailer as there is
)imited space. Mayor Hadtrath suggested that this request be kept on
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file and given consideration when space may be available. The
City Manager indicated he will notify the Church of this decision.
2. Public Works Week: Public Works Week will be observed from May 21st
to May 27th with an Open House being held on May 23rd..This item
was for informational purposes.
3. Columbia Heights Community Complex Committee - Request for Proposals:
It was noted that BWBR has withdrawn from consideration as a con-
suiting firm for the community complex.
4. Repair Estimate for Damaged City Caterpillar Unit 120: A repair
estimate was received from Ziegler, Inc. for the repair of the
damaged caterpillar as well as the cost of a rental machine. It
was noted that the repair cos(s have increased dramatically. The
Finance Director has been advised by. the insurance company that
at! costs associated with the accident will be paid by the other
driver's insurance company. Mayor Hadtrath felt the City should
have a letter stating the insurance company's intent to pay all
costs.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
Adjournment
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.. Roll
call: All ayes
An-ne Student, Cou'o'i~il
Secretary
Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath