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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 26, 1990OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL HEETING NOVEMBER 26, 1990 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carlson at 7:00 p.m.. 1. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Carlson - present 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: Approval of Minutes The Council approved the minutes of the November 13, 1990 Regular Council Meeting as presented and there were no corrections. Request to Seek Bids for Skid Steer Loader The Council authorized staff to seek bids for a skid steer loader for delivery and purchase in 1991. City - School Board A~reement The Council approved the Statement of Understanding and the Administrative Agre- ement and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Joint Statement of Understanding with Indepdendent School District #13 for the separation of Recreation and Community Education programs. Seek Quotations on Computer Equipment The Council authorized the City Manager to seek quotations on computer hard- ware and software for the Recreation Department which is compatible with the existing City computer system. 1990 Licenses The Council approved the 1990 license applications as presented upon payment of proper fees. 1991 Licenses The Council approved the 1991 license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees and waived the fees as indicated. Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruett|mann to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes Mayor Carlson introduced Jerry Cassidy the newly-appointed Editor of the Columbia Heights edition of the Focus. Regular Council Meeting November 26, 19~0 page 2 5. OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Donald Thomas, 650 Sullivan Lane, is the Treasurer of the Sullivan Shores Homeowners' Association. Speaking on behalf of the members of the Association, Mr. Thomas stated that he felt the Mu]tiple Dwelling Ordinance did not apply to Sullivan Shores as each unit is individually owned. He read from Section 6.5.606 (l-6) which he felt supported his opinion. He noted that when he had contacted staff in the Building Inspections Department they indicated that this ordinance did app]y to Sullivan Shores. Councilmember Nawrocki observed that this ordinance was passed before Sullivan Shores was developed and felt the Council should further discuss the matter at a work session. The Acting City Hanager advised that the ordinance had been reviewed by the Counci) on October 11, 1989 and amended. Andris Straumanis, 313 Kathy Lane, is the President of the University Heights Townhouse Association. He also felt this ordinance did not apply to those townhouses which were individually owned. He noted that there are two associations at the development. He is speaking only for the Townhouse Association. He noted he has contacted the Finance Director inquiring what the license fees were used for. Mayor Carlson requested the City Attorney to research the matter. Motion by Peterson, second by Nawrocki to grant a termporary waiver of the licenses being discussed until the Council work session is held and the matter further reviewed. Roll call: All ayes 6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS a. Resolution No. 90-56; Being a Resolution Establishing Rates for Refuse, Recycling, and Yard Waste Collection Provided by Waste Management Copies of the revised ordinance were distributed to the Council. The Acting City Manager reviewed the changes in this version from the first version. It was noted that the hauler had suggested that an area be designated for the deposit of yard waste which was not picked up this season before the deadline. This area would be in the City. The contract had been extended this year for one week, until November 9th, to accommodate the pick up of yard waste. Many trees in the City did not lose their leaves until after the original deadline of November 2nd as stated in the contract. Councilmember Nawrocki felt it is the business of the hauler to do the job when it needed to be done and the firm should be more flexible. He suggested that the pick up schedule should be able to be adjusted and the hauler should.lndicate a wi11ingness to perform a service and to work with the community. The Recycling Coordinator reviewed the amendments to the contract. She noted that rates have increased 8~. The refuse from vats is compacted and a different formula is used to compute charges. Charges are not based on the ton but by the size of the vat. In viewing the charges for refuse collection from City buildings, Council- member Nawrocki expressed a hope that the City w111 go out for bids for these buildings. Regular Council Meeting November 26, 1990 page 3 In the letter from Waste Management regarding extension of the Compost Schedule for 1991 it stated, "If you wish to delay the start of the program for a week and extend an additional week at the end of the schedule .... " Council member Ruettimann requested clarification on this matter to include "one or more." Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 90-56 BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RATES FOR REFUSE, RECYCLING AND YARD WASTE COL- LECTION PROVIDED BY WASTE I~RNAGEMENT WHEREAS, the City awarded a two year contract to Waste Management - Blaine, terminating December 2, 1990, and has agreed to an extension of the existing contract with a new termination date of December 31, 1991, to provide refuse collection service in the City of Columbia Heights; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following rates be adopted and become effective January 1, 1991; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED such rates be incorporated into the contract between the City of Columbia Heights and Waste Management - Blaine as an addendum to such contract. *RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Private Residences - One Pickup Per Week (and per unit in buildings consisting of two or three dwelling units, also with one pickup per week) TOTAL PRIVATE RESIDENCES RATE $7.38 (refuse) I.O0 (yard waste) 1.75 (recycle) $iO.13 Senior Citizens - One Pickup Per Week (as defined by Council Resolution estab)ishing eligibility) TOTAL SENIOR CITIZEN RATE $3.50 (refuse) l.O0 (yard waste) I .75 (recyc)e) 1991 ADJUSTMENTS *In addition Waste Management - Blaine, upon presentation of verifiable weight tickets listing truck number, shall be paid at the rate of $q9.75 per ton for residential refuse disposed after January 1, 1991. The City of Columbia Heights shall pay the first two rate adjustments made by the County of Anoka in 1991 which exceed $69.77 per ton for disposal costs. Additional yard waste disposal costs will be paid upon the presentation of weight tickets to the City by Waste Management - Blaine, and will be paid at the lowest compost tipping rate availab)e at Bunker Hi)ls, Lino Lakes and Ramsey Landfill. ,-- E ~) 0 ~ P~O 0 P'~ 0000 Regular Council Heetlng November 26, 1990 page 5 1-2 yd vat w/2 pu~wk a 14 units $147.01 $14.00 $161.01 b 17 units $147.01 $17..00 $164.01 2-2 vat w/1 PU/wk a 14 units $147.01 b 15 units $147.01 2-2 yd vat w/2 pu/wk a 33 units $292.25 b 60 units $292.25 c 72 units $292.25 1-3. yd vat w/1 pu/wk a 16 units $111.59 1-4 yd vat w/1 pu/wk $14.00 $15.oo $33.00 $60.00 $72.00 $16.00 units $147.01 $ 4.00 units $147.01 $ 5.00 units $147.01 $ 6.00 units $147.01 $ 7.00 units $147.01 $ 8.00 lOunits $147.01 $10.00 llunits $147.01 $11.00 12units $147.01 $12.00 14units $147.01 $14.00 16units $147.01 $16.00 17units $147.01 $17.00 20units $147.01 $20.00 22units $147.01 $22.00 27units $147.01 $27.00 1-4 yd vat w/2 pu/wk $161.01 $162.01 $325.25 $352.25 $364.25 $127.59 $151.01 $152.01 $153.01 $154.01 $155.01 $157.0] $158.01 $159.0~ $161.0! $163.01 $164.01 $167.01 $169.01 $174.01 a 11 units $292.25 $11.00 $303.25 b 12 units $292.25 $12.00 $304.25 c 13 units $292.25 $13.00 $305.25 d 17 units $292.25 $17.00 $309.25 e 22 units $292.25 $22.00 $314.25 f 33 units $292.25 $33.00 $325.25 g 51 units $292.25 $51.00 $343.25 1-4 yd vat w/3 pu/wk a. 35 units $439.26 $35.00 $474.26 2-4 yd vat w/3 pu/wk $ 24.50 $ 29.75 24.50 26.15 57.75 $105.00 $126.00 $ 28.00 7.00 8.75 10.50 12.25 14.00 17.50 19.25 21.00 24.50 28.00 29.75 35.00 38.50 47.25 19.25 21.00 22.75 29.75 38.5O 57.75 89.25 $ 61.25 $185.51 $193.76 $185.51 $188.16 $383.00 $457.25 $490.25 $155.59 $158.01 $160.76 $163.51 $166.26 $169.01 $174.51 $177.26 $180.01 $185.51 $191.01 $193.76 $202.01 $207.51 $221.26 $322.50 $325.25 $328.00 $339.00 $352.75 $383.00 $432.50 $535.51 a 75 units $876.74 $75.00 $951.74 $131.25 $1,082.99 Regular Council Meeting November 26, 1990 page 6 * Any additional yard waste disposal costs incurred by the City will be passed onto multiple dwelllng service. All but seven multi-dwelling buildings are currently involved in the recycling program. As the additional buildings are added to the program Waste Management, Inc. - Blaine will be paid accordingly. CITY FACILITIES Library Murzyn Hall Top Valu Liquor University Avenue Liquor City Hall Huset Park (May-Sept.) Public Works Parkview Villa (including recycling ~ $1.75/unit) $67.31 $876.74 $70.85 $147.01 $398.52 $646.49 $2,125.44 $419.45 BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED that al1 the aforegoing rates are established in order to meet the additional cost to the City of Columbia Heigbts for the respec- tive services. Passed this 26th day of November, 1990. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Clerkin Paterson Clerkin, Ruettimann, Paterson, Carlson - aye Mayor Edward M. Carlson Nawrocki - nay Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 7. COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications. 8. OLD BUSINESS a. Authorization to Purchase and to Install Furniture at the Library Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize the purchase and installation of specified furniture at the Library from Contract Source for the amount of $7,597.95 based on low written formal quotation; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Councilmember Nawrocki felt that not all of the furniture being replaced was necessary. Roll call: Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Carlson - aye Nawrocki - nay 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Purchase of Telecommunications Equipment for Automated Circulation System The Library Director advised that presently there are no terminals available for patron use. She noted that this equipment will be for the use of the Regular Council. Meeting November 26, 1990 page 7 library patrons and not the staff. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to purchase one 16-port multiplexor, four cards, and one cable from the Anoka County Library based on low bids received for them for specified telecommunications equipment; and further- more, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Carlson, second by Paterson to accept the offer of $500 from the Anoka County Library to purchase the Columbia Heights Public Library's 8- port multiplexor. Roll call: All ayes b. Handicap Access to the Municipal Service Center The Assistant City Engineer advised the Council of whet Is being considered to revamp the entrances at the Service Center so they are handicapped accessible. Motion by Clerkin, second by Nawrocki to authorize staff to seek quotations to revamp entrances to the Municipal Service Center to allow handicap access in order go obtain services from the Public Works Department. Roll call: All ayes c. Permission to Request Proposals - Cable Equipment and Sound System Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to authorize staff to formally request proposals for an Automated Cable Television Programmable Video Play- back System for Channel 16; and Automatic Microphone Speech Reinforcement Sound System for the Council Chambers; and, to take bids for a video play- back system. Roll call: All ayes d. Approval for Parkview Villa South Councilmember Nawrocki advised the Council that HUD approval is expected on Wednesday for the Parkview Villa South project. RECESS: 8:30 p.m. RECONVENE: 8:50 p.m. e. Watermain Installation on 49th Avenue The Acting City Manager advised the Council neither the State nor the County would permit excavating at the intersection of 49th and Central Avenue for the installation required at that location. He noted that De)aria's Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant, which is located at that site, allowed the City to do some excavating on their property, specifically on the,[r parking lot. He stated that a large amount of dirt was excavated and placed on their lot. It gave the impression that the restaurant was not open for business and as a result they have experienced a loss of business. The Acting City Manager contacted lSD #13 Superintendent regarding a proposal to compensate the restaurant for its inconvenience and loss of revenue. The School District is paying al1 of the costs associated with the installation of the watermain. Presently, some of the dirt is being removed from the site and put into Mathaire Park. The remaining dirt will be removed soon. The Acting City Manager stated that the Superintendent had indicated a willingness to compensate the restaurant. It was also suggested that a large 'mOpen For Business" sign be placed on the parking lot visible to the passing traffic. Regular Councll Meetlng November 26, 1~)~)0 page 8 Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to contract with DeLaria's Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant to compensate it relating to business lost and to be compensated lO0~ by the School District. Roll call: All ayes 10. REPORTS a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form. Comprehensive Plan and Storm Water Management Plan The Acting City Manager advised that members of the City staff had met with representatives of BRW regarding details of their work and costs for the reviewal of the 'Comprehensive Plan and the Storm Water Management Plan. He stated that the price this firm had Originally bid was $24,590 and have now put in a bid for a not to exceed figure of $18,000. He inquired if this meeting and new quote achieved the objectives of the Council or if staff should pursue this matter further. Mayor Carlson observed that this firm is still not the low bidder and requested the matter be referred to a Council work session. Lotsplit Request -.Property Adjacent to 1848 39th Avenue at Hart Lake Staff had just completed a survey of this property and reviewed it with the Council. It was noted that the survey was not completed in time to notify the interested parties it would be discussed at this meeting. Councilmember Peterson recalled that it was stated the Council and staff would meet with the interested parties on the site. Hotion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to schedule a Council Special Meeting on December 8th at 7:30 a.m. at the City-owned lot adjacent to 1848 39th Avenue. Roll call: All ayes Potential Loss of LGA Funding Councilmember Nawrocki noted that the Citizens~ League had proposed a dramatic decrease in the LGA Funding. He felt the projected shortfall in the State revenues could place some cities in trouble. Grant Application for Cleanln~ LaBelle Pond The Public works Director ~dvlsed the Council that the City's grant application for funding for cleaning LaBelle Pond was ranked 23rd out of 23 applications. He noted that only five will be approved. He felt the tardy notification of the availability of grant funding impacted on the completeness of the application. This funding will. be applied for next year. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney gave a status report on the progress made with the Parking Ramp Agreement. All documentation has been signed and has been returned to the City Attorqey. He wi1] send this material to the County Attorney this week. Regular Council Heeting November 26, 1990 page 9 Extension of Council Work Session Hotion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to extend tonight's work session until after the P.I.R. Hearing on November 27th as time might allow or if needed. Roll call: All ayes ADJOURNMENT Notion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes Mayor EcFwarS~/4. Carl son 3-Anne Student, Councml Secretary