HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 13, 1990OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 1990
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carlson at 7:30 p.m..
1. ROLL CALL
Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Paterson, Carlson - present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were approved on the consent agenda:
Minutes of Previous Meetings
The Council approved the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 22,
1990 and the Board of Trustees - Volunteer Rellef Association of October 22,
1990 as presented and there were no corrections.
Conditional Use Permit, C01u~bia Heights Mall, hO01 Central, Christmas Tree Sales
The Council approved the request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the NE
YMCA Men's Club to operate a Christmas tree sales lot in the northwest corner
of the Columbia Heights Ma11,.qO01 Central Avenue from November 2q, 1990 through
December 24, 1990.
Annual Membership Dues in National League of Cities
The Council authorized the ~ayment of $1,162 to the National League of Cities
for annual membership commenencing February I, 1991 through January 31, 1992.
Request for Bids for Annual Solid Waste Brochure
The Council authorized the Recycling Program Coordinator to solicit bids for
the 1991 annual solid waste brochure.
Authorization to Purchase and Install Carpeting at Library
The Council authorized the purchase and installation of carpeting at the Library
from New Carpet Design for the amount of $3,099, based on their low formal bid;
and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agre-
ement for the same.
Establish Date for Special Assessment Levy Public Hearing
The Council established January Iq, 1991, at 7:00 p.m. as the Special Assessment
Levy Public Hearing to be held in the City Councll Chambers.
Bids for Municipal Project #9010 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Reconstruction
The Council rejected ali bids for Municipal Project #9010 and directed staff
to seek bids for the work in 1991.
Quotations for Joint Grouting on Sewer Pipe at Polk Place
The Council.authorized work for Municipal Project #9028 to Visu-Sewer Clean ~
Seal, Inc. of Minnetonka, Mn., for their low quotation of $1,050; and further-
more, authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the
same.
Final Payment for Municipal Project #9026 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs
The Council accepted the work for Municipal Project #9026 and authorized final
payment to Norsk Concrete Construction, Inc. of New Brighton, Mn., in the amount
of $13,447.25
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Award of Bids on Municipal Project #9027 - Electrical Work for Softball Field
#3 Lights
The Council rejected all bids for Hunicipal Project #9027 electrical work on
the basis that the bids exceed budgeted figures.
License Applications
The 1990 license applications as listed were approved by the Council upon payment
of proper fees.
4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Hotion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Roll call: A11 ayes
5. PROCLAHATIONS/0PEN MIKE
Mayor Carlson presented a proclamation to Doug H111 designating the month of
November as Epilepsy Honth. Hr. Hill is a representative of the Epilepsy
Foundation.
There was no one present for Open Hike.
6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS'
a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1210, An Ordinance Giving Preliminary Approval
to a Combination Health Care and Residential Housing Program and Issuance of
Revenue Bonds on Behalf of Crestview Lutheran Home
Don Schneider, HRA Executive Director, reviewed the site plan drawings of the
facility which had been previously approved by the Council. Laura Hollet, bond
counsel from Holmes & Graven, advised the Council she is representing the City's
interests exclusively on this bond sale. She noted that the City will have no
obligation for these bonds.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance
there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1210
ORDINANCE GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A COMBINATION HEALTH CARE AND RESIDENTIAL
HOUSING PROGRAM ANO ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS ON BEHALF OF CRESTVIEW LUTHERAN
HOME
The City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City"), does ordain, as follows:
Section 1. Recitals
1.01.
By the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter ~62C, as amended (the "Act"),
the City is authorized to plan, administer, and develop housing programs, as
we1.1 as combination health care and residential housing programs, and to issue
and sell revenue bonds or obligations to make or purchase loans to finance
combination health care and residential housing developments within its
boundaries, which revenue bonds or obligations shall be payable solely from
the revenues of such developments. -'
1.02.
The City has prepared pursuant to the Act a Housing plan for the City, which
Housing Plan has been duly adopted by the City pursuant to the Act (the
"Housing P)an"). The Act provides that, prior to issuing revenue bonds
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or obligations to finance a development described in Section q62C.05,
subd. 7, of the Act, the City shall prepare a Program setting forth the
information required by Section q62C.05, subd. 6, of the Act, submit
the Program to the Metropolitan Council, and, after holding a publlc
hearing thereon, submit the Program for approval by the Minnesota Housing
Finance Agency, as provided In Section 462C.01 of the Act, on the basis
of the considerations stated in Section q62C.04 of the Act.
.03.
Crestview Lutheran Home, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, or a nonprofit
affiliate thereof )the "'Corporation"'), has proposed to undertake the
acquisition, construction and equipping of a combination health care and
residential housing development under the Act in accordanoe with the
City's Housing Plan and pursuant to a proposed Program therefor (the
"Program"), on file in the office of the City Clerk-Treasurer, a copy
of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The description of the facilities
set forth in the Program is incorporated herein by reference and made
a part hereof (the "Facilities").
1.04.
Under the Program it is proposed that the City issue its Residential Care
Facility Revenue Bonds'(the "Bonds") pursuant to the Act in such aggregate
principal amount as may be necessary to finance the acquisition, con-
struction and equipping of the Facilities, subject to the agreement by the
Corporation to pay promptly when due ali the principal of and interest
on the Bonds.
1.05.
A public hearing for the Program was held on October 22, 1990, as pro-
vided in a notice of public hearing published in the City's official
newspaper on October 3, 1990 which is a date no less than 15 days
in advance of the hearing. At said hearing all persons present were
afforded an opportunity to express their views concerning the Program.
Section 2. ~pprovals and Authorization.
2.01.
The Program is hereby adopted by the City pursuant to Section 462C.04,
subd. 7, of the Act, and the issuance of the Bonds of the City, in an
aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $3,500,000 is hereby approved.
The Bonds shall not be issued untll the Program has been reviewed and
approved as provided by the Act and until the City, the Corporation and
the purchaser of the Bonds have agreed upon the details of the Bonds and
the provisions for their payment. The principal of, premium, if any,
and interest on the Bonds, when, as and if issued, shall be payable solely
from the revenues derived from the Facilities, including loan repayments
to be made with respect thereto, and the property pledged to the payment
thereof, and shall not constitute a debt of the City within the meaning
of any constitutional, statutory or charter limitation.
2.02.
The submission of the Program to the Metropolitan Council and the pub-
lication of notice of the publlc hearing held thereon are hereby ratified,
confirmed, and approved. The Mayor, City Manager and other officers and
employees of the City are hereby authorized to submit the Program, ac-
companied by the Housing Plan, and all required certificates, to the
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for review and approval pursuant to
Subdivision 2 of Section 462C.04 of the Act.
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2.03.
Pursuant to Subdivision 1, Section /462C.07, of the Act, in the making
of a loan with respect to the Program and in the issuance of the Bonds
or other obligations of the City, the City may exercise, within its
corporate limits, any of the powers the Minnesota Finance Agency may
exercise under Chapter /462A, Minnesota Statutes, without limitation under
the provisions of Chapter 462, Minnesota Statutes.
2.0/4.
The Corporation has agreed to and shall pay any and all costs incurred by
the City in connection with the Program and the Facilities whether or not
the Program is approved by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and
whether or not the Bonds are issued.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty
(30) days after its passage.
First reading:
Second read lng:
Date of passage:
October 22, 1990
November 13,1990
November 13, 1990
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Rol! ca11:
Peterson'
Ruettimann
All ayes
Mayor Edward H. Carlson
ATTEST:
William J. Elrite, City Clerk-Treasurer
Resolution Approving a Lotsplit for 1856 39th Avenue N.E.
The request for this lotsplit is being made by Gary Traverse who owns the
adjacent property. He is making the request in response to a letter he received
in August from the former City Manager regarding the selling of tax-forfeit
parcels. It was noted that this parcel was not tax-forfeit but rather a lot
owned by the City. Thirty-five years ago this property was donated to the City
by Mr. Hanson who lives immediately across the street from the property. Mr.
Hanson's sons were in attendance at the meeting to represent his interests.
Jack Hanson stated his father was willing to buy back this property and to pay
any back taxes which would have been generated over the last thirty-five years.
His purpose in wanting this property is to protect his view of Hart Lake. It
was his contention that Mr. Traverse has already encroached on the property
and intends to build on that area which constitutes his view of the Lake. The
Hansons would be comfortable with an easement being given to Mr. Traverse to
accommodate his.need to access his garage but requested that a ~no build~' easement
be granted.
Councilmember Nawrocki stated that an offer to purchase the lot had been made
in good faith by Mr. Traverse and this was in response to the letter received
from the former City Manager. Councilmember Ruettimann observed that Mr. Traverse
has encroached on the City-owned property with a fence, some landscaping and
tree which were planted there. Members of the Council indicated a willingness
to grant an easement which would give Mr. Traverse more easy access to his garage
but that they chose to have the remaining property left as park land.
Discussion continued regarding a drawing of the property in question and its
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accuracy. Councilmember Nawrockl felt it was not drawn to scale.
Motion by Clerkin to table for additional information. Motion fails for lack
of a second.
Jack Hanson offered to pay for a registered survey to be done of the property.
It was the consensus of the Council that a registered survey was not necessary
and that engineering staff could supply accurate information regarding the
parcel. It was noted that a portion of the concrete slab adjoining Mr. Traverse's-
garage was located on City property. He is requesting an additional twenty-five
feet to accommodate this slab. He indicated a willingness to Insure that a
"no build" easement would be in place if that was what was wanted by the Hansons
if the Council went ahead and made the property sale to him.
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to direct the City Attorney to prepare
the appropriate document to provide an easement to Gary Traverse for ingress
and egress to encompass the extremities of the concrete already in place located
at 1856 3~th Avenue N.E. and to direct staff to survey and prepare a legal
description of Lot !, except the west six feet thereof, Hart Lake Manor.
Councilmember Peterson requested that Lot 1 and Lot 2 and the encroachment be
surveyed.
Councilmember Nawrocki challenged this motion as he felt the previous action
of the Council, that being, to sell the property to Mr. Traverse subject to
the lot~plit being granted, has not occurred yet. The City Attorney stated
that Councilmember Peterson's motion was in order, but there was no roll call
on that motion as a tabling motion was passed.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to table for additional information which
will include exact measuremnts. Roll call: Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann - aye
Peterson, Carlson - nay Motion to table passes.
The Acting City Manager suggested that the Council and the interested parties
meet on the site. It was noted that Mr. Traverse works at night and finds it
inconvenient to take time off of work to attend Council meetings.
Councilmember Paterson's motion to prepare easement papers remains on the table.
Notion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to deny the Iotsplit of property
located at 1856 39th Avenue N.E. legally described as Lot I, except the
west six feet thereof, Hart Lake Manor. Roll call: Peterson, Ruettimann - aye
Nawrocki, Clerkin, Carlson - nay Motion falls.
Mayor Carlson felt the lotsplit should not be denied until the surveys have
been completed and returned to the Council for its review.
Authorization to Purchase and Install Furniture at Library
The Library Director explained how the Vendors were selected who received the
bid specifications.
The Acting City Manager requested this item be removed from the agenda as the
City Attorney was of the opinion that the City could not enter into a contract.
He noted that only one bid met the bid specs therefore thls could not be done
on an informal bidding process.
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Motion by Clerkin, second by Nawrockl to reject these quotes and go out
for new bids. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (cont.)
b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1207, Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance
No. 1198, Revisorms Ordinance Pertaiinng to ~ml-2~ Industrial District
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Paterson to waive the reading of the ordinance
there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1207
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. !198, REVISOR~S ORDINANCE PERTAINING
TO '1-2~ INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1198, Being an Ordinance Amending
Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, Pertaining to Creation
of An "1-2' Industrial District Which would permit auto sales
under certain conditions, passed June 11, 1990, which reads as
follows, to wit:
That property which is bounded by 38th Place on the South,
Madison Place and Jefferson Street on the West, Railroad right-
of-way immediately north of 39th Avenue on the North, and Quincy
Street on the East, except Lots 1-8, inclusive, Block 68, Columbia
Heights Annex to Hinneapolis, which is currently zoned ~'1~' shall
hereafter be zoned ~'1-2". The Official Map is herewith amended to
reflect the said change pursuant to this ordinance.
Is herewith amended to read as follows, to wit:
That property which is bounded by 38th Place on the South,
Madison Place and Jefferson Street on the West, Railroad right-
of-way immediately north of 39th Avenue on the North, and Quincy
Street on the East, except Lots I-8, inclusive, Block 65,
Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, which is currently zoned
m~l~ shall hereafter be zoned ~q-2.~m The Official Zoning Map
is herewith amended to reflect the said change pursuant to this
Ordinance.
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:
October 22, 1990
November 13, 1990
November 13, 1990
Offered by: Peterson
Seconded by: Clerkin
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Edward H. Carlson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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c. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1208, Being an Ordinance for the Sale
of Certain Real Estate (190/4 hist Avenue to Richard Laine)
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the ordinance
there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1208
BEING AN ORDINANCE .FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Sect ion 1:
The City of Columbia Heights shall sell and convey by Quit Claim
to Carolyn Laine and Richard Laine the following described land
lying and being in the County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, to-
wit:
The South 160 feet of Lot Two (2), except the East 60 feet thereof
Block Seventeen (17), Auditor's Subdivision of Walton's Second
Subdivision, Anoka County, Minnesota,
excpeting and reserving to the said state, in trust for taxing
districts concerned, all minerals and mineral rights, as provided
by 1aw.
Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute a Quit
Claim Deed to convey said real property.
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:
October 22, 19cjo
November 13, 1990
November 13, 1990
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Peterson
Ruettimann
A1 ! ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
MayOr Edward M. Carlson
d. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1209, Being an Ordinance for the Sale of
Certain Real Estate (3825 Quincy Street to dohn Tester)
Motion by Peterson, second by Nawrocki to waive the reading of the ordinance
there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1209
BEING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights shall sell and convey by Quit Claim
Deed to John Tester the following described land lying and being in
the County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, to wit:
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Lot Thirty-seven (37), Block Eighty-five (85), (except the South
15 feet front and rear), Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis,
Anoka County, Minnesota.
Sect ion 2:
Section 3:
The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute a Quit
Claim Deed to convey said real property.
This Ordinance shall be in full foroe and effect from and after
thirty (30) days after its passage.
First reading:
Second reading:
Date of passage:
October 22, 1990
November 13, 1990
November 13, 1990
Offered by: Peterson
Seconded by: Clerkin
Roll call: All ayes
Hayor Edward M. Carlson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
e. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1211, Being an Ordinance Transferring Fund
Balances to Designated Funds
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to waive the reading of the ordinance there
being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1211
BEING AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING FUND BALANCES TO 0ESIGNATED FUNDS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
Whereas, the City of Columbia Heights has accumulated a fund balance
in the General Fund and the Liquor Fund for the purpose of funding
future capitol equipment within the City, and
Whereas, these funds would be more appropriately accounted for in a
separate fund designated for the purpose for which they were accumu-
lated, and
Whereas, the City Council has established a Capitol Equipment Re-
placement Fund dedicated for future replacement of equipment.
Section 2:
The Columbia Helghts City Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of $1,000,000.00 from the General Fund and $I,000,000.00 from the
Liquor Fund to the Capltol Equipment Replacement Fund as fund
balance designated for equipment replacement.
Section 3: Any designated fund balance in the Capitol Equipment Replacement
Fund shall require a four-fifths vote to expend or transfer funds.
Section q: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
thirty (30) days after its passage.
First reading:
Second re~ding:
October 22, 1990
November 13, 1990
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Elate of passage:
November 13, 1990
Offered by: Nawrocki
Seconded by: Clerkin
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Edward H. Carlson
f. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1212, Being an Ordinance Oesignatlng Sewer
Fund and Water Fund Retained Earnings for a Construction Reserve
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1212
there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1212
BEING AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING SEWER FUND AND WATER FUND RETAINEO EARNINGS FOR A
CONSTRUCTION RESERVE
The City of Columbia Heights D.oes ordain:
Sect ion !:
Whereas, the City of Columbia Heights has accumulated retained
earnings in both the Sewer and Water Fund for the purpose of
funding future construction of sewer and water lines, and
Whereas, the retained earnings would be n~re appropriately accounted
for in a separate fund designated for construction.
Section 2:
The Columbia Heights City Council does, hereby, establish a Water
Construction Fund and a Sewer Construction Fund and authorizes a
transfer of $600,000.00 from the Water Fund to the Water Construc-
tion Fund and $2,000,000.00 from the Sewer Fund to the Sewer Construc-
tion Fund.
Section 3:
Any retained earnings in the Water Construction Fund and the Sewer
Construction Fund shall require a four-fifths vote to expend or
transfer funds.
Section q: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
thirty (30) days after its passage.
First reading:
Second read ing:
Date of passage:
October 22, 1990
November 13, 1990
November 13, 1990
Offered by: Nawrocki
Seconded by: Clerkin
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor EdwardI M. Carlson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
g. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1213, Being an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6,
Section 56, Purchases and Contracts, and Section 57, Contracts, How Let, of the
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Charter of the City of Columbla Heights
Notion by Clerkin, second by Nawrocki to waive the reading of the ordinance
there being ample copies available for the public. Ro11 call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1213
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SECTION 56, PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS, AND
SECTION 57, CONTRACTS, HOW LET, OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
The City of Columbla Heights does ordain:
Section I: Chapter 6, Section 56, of the Charter of the City of Columbla
Heights which reads as follows, to wit:
"PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS. The City Manager shall be chief purchasing
agent of the City. All purchases on behalf of the City shall be made,
and all contracts let by the City Manager subject to the approval
of the Council, whenever the amount of such purchases or contract
exceeds $1,000.00. AI1 contracts, bonds and Instruments of every
kind to which theCity shall be a party shall be signed by the
Mayor on behalf of the City as well as by the City Manager, and
shall be executed in the name of the City."
Is herewith amended to read as follows, to wlt:
Section 56. PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS. The City Manager shall be the
chief purchasing agent of the City. All purchases and contracts
on behalf of the City shall be made by the City Manager, but
subject to the approval of the City Council whenever the amounts
of such purchases or contracts exceed $3,000.00. All contracts
of any kind to which the City is a party exceeding $3,000.00 and
instruments for the conveyance of any real estate by the City
shall be signed by the Mayor and the City Manager on behalf of
the City and shall be executed in the name of the City.
Section 2:
Chapter 6, Section 57, of the Charter of the City of Columbla
Heights which reads as follows, to wit:
"CONTRACT, HOW LET. If the work to be done or property of any kind
to be purchased is estimated to exceed $10,000.OO the City shall
advertise for sealed bids In such manner as may be designated by
the City Councll. Contracts of thls magnitude shall be let only
by the City Council and shall go to the Iovest responsible bidder.
The City Council may elect to reject any and all bids. If the
amount of the contract is estimated to exceed $5,000.00 but not
exceed $10,OO0.00 the contract may be made upon either sealed bids
or by dlrect negotlatlon, by obtaining two or more written quotatlons
complying with the requirements of competitive bidding. If the amount
of the contract is estlmated to be $5,O00.O0 or less the contract
may be made either upon quotation or In the open market by dis-
cretion of the City Council; but, so Tar es practicable, shall be
based upon at least two written quotatlons. All written quotations
shall be kept on flle for a period of at least one year upon receipt.
Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the City Council
h¥ a four-fifths vote from doing work wlth a patented process or
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from purchasing a patented appliance. Further regulations for
making the bids and letting of contracts shall be made by ordinance.~'
Is herewith amended to read as follows, to wlt:
Section 57. CONTRACT, HOW LET. All contracts of the City shall be
let in accordance with the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law of
the State of Minnesota. Further regulations for the taking of
bids and letting of contracts may be made by ordinance.
Section ~: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
thirty (30) days after its passage.
First reading:
November 13, 1990
Motion by Clerkin, second by Nawrocki to schedule the second reading of Ordinance
No. 1213 for December 10, 1990. Roll call: All ayes
h. Resolution No. 90-5q; Being a Resolution Establishing Amount of City Share
and Amount of Special Assessments on Projects to be Levied
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolutlon
there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 90-5q
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF CITY SHARE AND AMOUNT OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS ON PROJECT5 TO BE LEVIED
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 24th
day of September, 1990, ordered a special assessment hearing to levy the cost of
improvements, and
WHEREAS, the following projects will be specially assessed on November 27, 1990,
and a portion of the costs may be borne by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes q29.061, and
City Code a.lO3, that the breakdown is as follows:
PIR ANOKA NEW
PROJECT COUNTY BRIGHTON CITY ASSESSMENT TOTAL
833 q3rd, Quincy-Central
866 Sealcoat NE Quadrant
822 Royce Street
83q q3rd, Central-Pierce
858 Leander Lane
868 Tyler, 37th-qlst
869 Tyler, ~lst-~3rd
872 Misc. Delinquent Bills
$3,q92.81 $751.60
Sq1,336.Oq $116,530.63 $157,866.67
118,176.7q 122,q21.15
30,9q7.33 2,7q2.82 33,690.15
IO,178.67 5,188.68 15,367.35
17,201.6~ 2,717.88 19.919.52
25,923.10 10,875.58 36,798.68
17,673.77 a,56q.O2 22,237.79
1,821.51 1,821.51
Passed this 13th day of November, 1990.
Offered by: Nawrocki
Seconded by: Clerkin
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Edward M. Carlson
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i. Resolution Establishing Rates for Refuse, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection
Provided by Waste Management
This contract would be effective December 3, 1990 through Oecember 31, 1991.
Councilmember Nawrocki referred to the problems presently being experienced by
residents for dlsposal of yard waste. He requested some language be put Into
the contract which would address extending yard waste plckup next year. The
Acting City Manager felt this could be negotiated.
Councilmember.Nawrockl Inquired how many notices were left by.the refuse haulers
advisinq residents why their yard waste was not being picked up. The City Hanager
felt that there were probably none left. Counclimember t~wrocki stated that this
is part of the contract and now those bags of yard waste will sit on people's
property until next spring.
Motion by Paterson to waive the reading of the resolution. Motion dies for lack
of a second.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to direct the City Manager to find some
alternatives in the contract.that will not impact on times of pick up of yard
waste but will also not Incur any cost to the City and to table this resolution
until thls information is available. Roll call: All ayes
j. Resolution No. 90-55; Confirming Tax Levy by the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, for Flscal Year 1991
Motion by Paterson, second by Clerkln to waive the reading of the resolution
there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 90-55
BEING A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING TAX LEVY BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THAT
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbla Heights, Minnesota
has by resolution adopted a budget for Fiscal Year 1991; and
WHEREAS, said Authority has also resolved that a special tax be levled of $70,000
(.1295~) upon all taxable property, both real and personal, in the City of
Columbia Heights as per the attached HRA Tax Levy Budget; and
WHEREAS, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6, of the Minnesota Statutes requires
approval by the governing body of the municipality In and for whlch sald Authority
was created.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that the Clty Council .of the City of Columbla Heights
approves and consents to the levy of $70,000 (.01295~) upon all taxable property,
both real and personal, In the City of Columbia Heights, by sald Authority, as
speclal taxing district, for use for the purpose of the provisions of Sectlon
450.001 et seq of the Minnesota Statutes.
Passed this 13th day of November, 1990.
Offered by: Paterson
Regular Council Meeting
November 13, 1990
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Seconded by: Clerkin
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Edward PI. Carlson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
7. COMHUNICATIONS
Traffic Commission
The Council received copies of the November 5th Traffic Commission meeting
minutes. There was no Council action required.
8. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Shared Ride Expansion and Incorporation with Anoka County Traveler Service
Motion by Clerkin, second by Nawrocki to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to enter into an amendment to the current contract between the City of Columbia
Heights and Suburban Taxi for expansion of the Shared Ride Para-Transit Service
into the City of Fridley and to Northtown Shopping Center, effective December
1, 1990 - December 31, 1990, with funding for such service to be provided by
the Regional Transit Board. Roll call: All ayes
b. Request for Approval to Seek Informal Price Quotations on the Purchase of
Computer Equipment
Hotion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to authorize staff to seek informal price
quotations for addltional processing equipment. Roll call: All ayes
c. Award of Bid for Public Works Computer
Notion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to award the purchase of computer hard-
ware for the Public Works Department from Digital Resource of St. Paul, Mn.,
based upon their low bid of $18,568; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: Clerkin,
Ruettimann, Paterson, Carlson - aye Nawrocki - nay
Notion by Paterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize the purchase of one ARC/
INFO software package from ESRI of Redlands, California, for an amount of
based upon the Anoka County GIS Taskforce doint Purchasing Contract; and further-
more, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter Into an agreement for the
same. Roll call: Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Carlson - aye Nawrocki - nay
d. Establish Position Oescrlption and Salary Range for Clerical/Purchasing Clerk
Notion by Paterson, second by Ruettimann to approve the Clerlcel/Purchaslng
Clerk job description and authorlze the filling of the position effective
December 17, 1990. Roll call: Clerkin, Ruettlmann, Paterson, Carlson - aye
Nawrocki - nay
Notion by Peterson, second by Ruettlmann to estblish the wage range for the
position of Clerical/Purchasing Clerk as follows:
1990 1991
Entry ~.---'~T2~/hour ~/hour
Six months 9.$9/hour 9.~8/hour
Regular Council Meeting
November 13, 1990
page 1 q
One year
Two years
Three years
Four years
lO.OS/hour
lO.SI/hour
lO.97/hour
ll.q2/hour
10.45/hour
lO.93/hour
11.40/hour
ll.88/hour
Roll call: Clerkin, Ruettimann, Paterson, Carlson - aye Nawrocki - nay
e. Removal of Observation Wells for Alleged Huset Park Hazardous Waste Site
Motion by Clerkin, second by Carlson to authorize retaining Northern Environ-
mental Company to proceed with abandonment of the observation waste site for an
amount of $1,058.25 based uopn their proposals dated October 18, 1990; and
furthermore, to transfer $1,058.25 from the undesignated General Fund balance
to cover the costs. Roll call: All ayes
f. Installation of Wiring for Well and Fountain at LaBelle Park
Hotion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize installation of new
three-phase electric service to the wellhead and fountain at LaBelle Park,
including necessary interconnects, by Total Electric, Inc. for their low
quotation of $1,150; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to enter into an agreement for the same. Ro11 call: All ayes
g. Final Payment for Municipal Project #9001 - Street Sealcoating Work
Hotion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to accept the work for Municipal
Project #9001 and to authorize final payment to Allied Blacktop Company
of Maple Grove, Minnesota, in an amount of $3,021.94. Ro11 call: Ail ayes
h. Award of Contract for Municipal Project #9023 - 1990 Watermain Improvements -
~gth Avenue
The City Manager advised that the School Board indicated this b111 will be paid
out of its 1991 budget.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the award of Munlcipal
Project #9023 to Burschville Construction, Inc., of Hanover, Minnesota, based
upon their low bid submitted of $119,266; and furthermore, to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All
ayes
i. Ratify Action of City Manager to Purchase Recycling Container~
Hotion by Nawrocki, second by Paterson to ratify the action of the City Manager
to purchase 500 replacement recycling containers from Rehrlg Pacific Company
at a total price, including shipping, of $2,755; and furthermore, to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Ro11 call:
AI1 ayes
j. Extension of Yard Waste Collection
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkln to ratify the action of the Acting City
Manager to retaln Waste Management - Blaine to collect residential yard waste
for the week of November 5 - 9, 1990 at a cost of $4,300 to Include collection
and disposal; and furthermore, that such fee be paid with the regular monthly
billing. Roll call: All ayes
10. REPORTS
a. Report of the City Manager
The City Managerms report was submitted in written form and the following items
Regular Council Meeting
November 13, 1990
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were discussed:
1. Agenda on Holiday Weekend: The City Manager advised since Thanksgiving
and the Friday following it are observed holidays in the City offices,
there will be no draft on Wednesday, but the full agenda for the November
26th Councll meeting.
2. Council Work Session: The Council established Monday, November 19th at
7:00 p.m. as the time and date for a Council work session.
3. Technician IV Position Vacancy: The City Manager advised difficulties have
been experienced in filling the Technician IV position because of the entry
level wage rate being offered. He requested staff be authorized to advertise
this position at $11.90 per hour entry rate.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Paterson to authorize staff to advertise the
position of Technician IV at an entry rate of $11.90 per hour. Roll call:
All ayes
4. Property for Sale: The City Manager advised the Council of property being
offered for sale which is located on the north side of 39th Avenue. It is
adjacent to the Honeywell building and is owned by Hillcrest Development.
He stated the asking price and inquired if the Council would be interested
in purchasing it. He felt the price was negotiable.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
11. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion by Carlson, second by Clerkin to pay the bills as listed out of proper
funds. Roll call: All ayes
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettlmann to adjourn the meeting at !1:10 p.m..
Roll call: All ayes ~
-Arena StUdent, L'~uncil
Secretary
Mayor Edwar-d' M;-Carl son