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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 9, 1989OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION JANUARY 9, 1989 Mayor Hadtrath called the Board of Trustees Meeting to order at 10:45 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Hadtrath - present 2. Termination From Relief Association Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to terminate Rodney J. Peterson from the Volunteer Relief Association, who is leaving in good standing, effective December 20, 1988. Roll ¢a11: All ayes 3. Adjournment Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to adjourn the Board of Trustees Meeting at 10:47 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath /~-Anne Student', Co'u'~rc-i 1 Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUHBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1989 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hadtrath at 7:30 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Pauison, Petkoff, Carlson, Paterson, Hadtrath - present 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent Agenda The Council approved the following consent agenda Items: Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings. The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 27th as written and there were no corrections. Permission to Display Portable Sign - Grand China Restaurant, 5050 Central Avenue The Council authorized the placement of a q' x 8~ lighted portable sign in conjunction with the grand opening of the Grand China Restaurant, 5050 Central Avenue, as a $100 deposit had been submitted to ensure removal of the sign, and the Council requested that the City be notified of the five day period for display of the sign prior to placement of the sign. National League of Cities - Annual Membership Dues The Counci] authorized the payment of $1,065 to the llational League of Cities for an annual membership commencing February 1, 198~ through January 31, 1990. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities - Annual Membershlp Dues The Council authorized the payment of $3,892 to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for payment of the City's 1989 membership dues. Labor Relations Subscriber Service - Annual Membership Dues The Council authorized the payment of $2,507 for participation in the Leaque of Cities - Labor Relations Subscriber Service for the period of 14arch 1989 to March lq, 1990. Purchase of Traffic Paint The Council authorized the purchase of traffic paint from Ennis Paint Menu- facturing, Inc. based upon their low bid for Mennepin County Joint Purchasing Contract #9538A and amounting to a total of $1,809.59 and also authorlzed the Mayor and City Manager to enter Into an agreement for the same. Purchase of Frost Bucket for Backhoe The Council authorized the purchase of one new 16" Hensley Adco Frost Bucket, Model #11V-16, complete with plns and bushings to fit a Ford Model #550 PLB for an amount of $1,353 from Long Lake Ford Tractor, Inc. of Long Lake, Minnesota based upon low written quotation and also autho- rized the Mayor and City Manager to-enter Into a contract for the same. Regular Council Meeting January 9, 1989 page 2 Designatin9 an Official Newspaper for 1989 The Council designated Post Publications as the official City Newspaper for 1989 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agre- ement with Post Publications for required publications. Approval of License Applications The Council approved the 1989 license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees. Payment of Bills The Council authorized the.payment of bills as listed from proper funds. 4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to approve the consent agenda as pre- sented. Roll call: All ayes Oral Petitions/Proclamations There were no oral petitions. Proclamation - State Banking Day Mayor Hadtrath read the proclamation designating January 10, 1989 as Minnesota State Banking Day. This is observance of the lOOth anniversary of the State of Minnesota Banking Association. 6. Public Hearings - Ordinances and Resolutions a. Public.Hearing - Midblock Lighting, East Upland Crest, from Highland Place to Forest Drive On November 7, 1988 a petition was received requesting this midblock light from five property owners in the area. In a letter dated December 19, 1988 the City Manager advised the property owners of the estimated costs for this light which would be paid by each one of them. The resident at 2226 Forest Drive, who was in attendance at the public hearing, advised the Council that the property owners felt the City should pay the costs for the light and that the signers of the petition had requested it be with- drawn. Motion by Carlson, second by Paterson to table this item until a petition requesting withdrawal of the request signed by all of the property owners in the area is received. Roll call: All ayes b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1176, Being an Ordinance Amending Ordi- nance No. 853, City Code of 1977, By Establishing a Rental Housing Maintenance Code The City Manager advised the Council that 438 notices of this public hearing were sent to owners of rental property in the City. With the use of a graph the City Manager reviewed the ordinance, its administration and the proposed timeframe for any violations to be brought into compliance. A lengthy dls- cussion followed regarding the ordinance, its implementation and its enfor- cement. Mayor Hadtrath felt other municipalitles' ordinance should be looked into. Councilmember Petkoff recognized a need for an ordinance of this nature, but suggested a committee of rental property owners and staff be formed to further explore this matter. Motion by Hadtrath, second by Carlson to table for further consideration. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting January 9, 1989 page 3 RECESS: 9:35 p.m. RECONVENE: 9:50 p.m. c. Resolution No. 89-01; Being a Resolution Amending 1989 Budget for Encumbrances and Carryovers Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the reso- lution there being ample copies available for the publlc. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 89-01 AMENDING 1989 BUDGET FOR ENCUMBRANCES AND CARRYOVERS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbla Heights as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on October 6, 1988 passed Resolution No. 88-62 adopting a budget for 1989 and amending the budget for 1988; and WHEREAS, several expenditures that were projected to be incurred in the 1988 budget will not be incurred until 1989 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the 1989 departmental budgets be amended by the following increases with the increases coming from the 1989 reserved and designated fund balances: General Fund Expense City Manager $ 5,760 Finance 52,219 General Buildings 5,000 Public safety 42,424 Public Works 31,916 Library 63,802 Parks 68,111 Total General Fund Cable Television Fund Recreation Capital Improvements Fund Central Garage Fund Sewer Utility Fund Water Utility Fund $ 269,232 8,000 748 333,764 109,305 146,799 277,894 Passed this 9th day of January, 1989. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: A11 ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath d. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1179, Pertaining to Permitted Principal Uses in Retell Business Districts Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance Regular Council Meeting January 9, ]989 page 4 there being ample copies available to the publlc. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1179 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, AND PER- TAINING TO PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES IN RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 9.113(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, ko wit: Within the "RB" Retail Business District, no structure or land shall be used except for one or more of the following uses: Those uses permitted in Section 9.112(1) (CBD) and as regulated therein except as herein amended. (RB-]) is herewith amended to read as follows, to wit: Within the "RB" Re~ai1 Business District, no structure or land shat1 be used except for one or more of the following uses: 1. Those uses permitted in Section 9.112(1) (CBD) and as regulated therein except as herein amended (RB-1); 2. Upholstery shops which do not exceed three-thousand (3000) square feet in floor area. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full.force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: January 9, 1989. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to schedule a second reading of Ordinance No. !179, pertalning to permitted principal uses in retail business districts for January 23, 1989. Roll call: All ayes 7'. Communications a. Planning and Zonlng Commission The Council received copies of the minutes of the January 3, 1989 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. No Council action was requlred. b. Traffic Commission Copies of the unapproved minutes for the Traffic Commission meeting of January 5, 1989 were received by the Council. No Council action was required. 8. Old Business There was no old business. Regular Council Meeting January 9, 1989 page 5 9. New Business a. Replacement of Inspection Department Vehicle Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to authorize the purchase of one 1989 Dodge Omni and service manual from North Star Dodge for a total of $7,959 based on formal bid under Hennepin County Contract #9523, and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign a contract for same; such monies are to come from 1988 Unexpended Budget Funds carried over to the 1989 budget. Roll cal~: Ali ayes b. Hazardous Waste Site Exploration - Huset Park In December the City Manager had been authorized to seek proposals for a hazardous waste site exploration in Huset Park. Four proposals were re- ceived. The Public Works Director advised tha'f"'thls issue will be addres- sed either by the City or by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Ne noted if it is done by the City there would be more control and also if the MPCA does the exploration it may not be done in a timely manner and would have significant costs associated with it. He suggested that how- ever it was done it would be costly. Councilmember Petkoff felt that the City's legislators should be notified by letter of this matter noting that it is based on an anonymous phone call. Mayor Hadtrath felt it was re- gretable that one individual, who refused to be identified, could halt the improvement project for Huset Park and also put the City in a position to have to expend large amounts of funds to cover the costs of this ex- ploration. The funding for the exploration will come from the General Fund. SEE ADDITION TO THIS SECTION OF MINUTES ("MOTION") ON MAY 8, 1989. 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. Mechanical, electrical and roofing improvements to City Buildings: The Council received copies of the revised recommendations regarding the improvements for the City Hall, the Library and the Municipal Service Center. The Council requested the City Manager proceed with going out for bids once the final plans and specifications have been reviewed by staff. 2. Open Contract for Sod Purchases: Councilmember Paulson had requested the Public Works Director to look into the posslbility of having an open contract for the purchase of sod by residents through the City's contract. The memo from the Public Works Director indicated that this arrangement could present numerous problems for the administration as well as with collecting the money. It was suggested that residents could pre-pay for the sod they ordered and this would require minimal bookkeeping. This matter will be further explored. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. Adjournment Motion by Paulson, second by Paterson to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 p.m. Roll call: All ayes (~~ ~~ Mayor Dale V. Hadtrath ~-A6ne Studeiat, Council Secretary