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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 5, 1990OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUHBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1990 Mayor Carlson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.. 1. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Paterson, Carlson - present 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA The following Items were on the Consent Agenda: Approval of Minutes The counc'ii approved the minutes of the Regular Clty Council Meeting of January 22, 1990, the Board of Trustees - Volunteer Relief Association I~eetlng of January 22, 1990, the Special Meeting of January 29, 1990 and the Continuation of the Special Meeting of January 30, 1990 as presented and there were no corrections. Annual Membership Dues In North Metro Ma¥o~s Association The Council authorized the payment of $q,833 to the North'Metro Mayors Association for payment of the City's 1990 membership dues. Annual Hembershlp Dues in North Metro Development Association Yhe C~uncil authorize~ the payment of $10~092 to the North Metro Development Association for payment of the City's 1990 membership dues. Execution Of Change Order No. 4 Regarding flechanlcal, Eiec'trlcal and Roofing Improvements The Council approved Change Order No. 4 In the amount of $1,073 with Kumar Mechanical, Inc. and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute appropriate documents. Purchase of Root Control Foam The Council authorized the purchase of 600 gallons of Sanafoam Vaporooter II from Davies Water Equipment Company of Minneapolis for an amount of $7,194 and recognized the proprietary nature of-the product based on evidence pro- vided; and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter Into an agreement for the same. Purchase of Lumber The Council authorized the purchase of 57 8' x 8~ x 6~ treated plne t~mbers and 100 2" x 12" x 16~ fir boards from Shaw Lumber Company of St. Paul based upon their low lnformal quotation of $2,5~3.79 and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter Into an agreement for the same. Purchase .of Trash Receptacles for Parks The Counc|'i'authorized the purchase of slx Form Products Model A containers from Flanagan Sales, Inc. of St. Paul in the amount of $2,700 and recognized the purchase as proprietary in nature and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Approval of License App11catlons The Council approved the"l~90 'license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees. Regular Councll Meetlng February 5; 1990 page 2 Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nawrockl, second by Peterson to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call: Ali ayes 5. OPEN MIKE The property owner of 1236-38 Circle Terrace, who is representing the Circle Terrace Homeowners Association, Inquired if the park construction In the area of Circle Terrace Is still being planned. The City Manager advlsed that thls matter will be on the agenda of the February 28th Park Board Meeting. He noted that approximately $32,000 was the estimate for equipment and Improvements to the park. The resident of 4931 Jackson Street again came to Open Mike to discuss her water bill. She had attended the last Council meeting to address her concerns regarding her water bill as well as other Issues. The City Manager advised he had responded by letter to all of the concerns she had previously expressed. She indicated she had not received the letter. Councilmember Nawrocki gave his copy to her. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS a. Public Hearing Regarding Amendment to the 1989 Anoka County C.D.B.G. Program The City Manager advised thls actlon Is to reaffirm the Council's earlier motion to amend the 1989 C.D.B.G. Program. Staff was unaware that this matter required a publlc hearing. Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkln to reaffirm the motion passed on January 22, 1990; that being to amend the 1989 Anoka County Community Development Block Grant Program by reallocatlng $34,000 from the Neighborhood Preservation Pro- gram, $31,000 from the Multl-Use Redevelopment Plan Environmental Assessment, and $5,000 from Economic Development Promotion to purchase a site for the ECFE Resource Center. Roli Call: All ayes b. Public Hearing Regarding Selectl'on of Activities for the City's 1990 Community Oevelopment Block Grant Program The City Manager had recommended this matter be tabled until after the Council work session on February 19th and be placed on the agenda of the February 26th Council meetlng. Councllmember Nawrockl expressed his disappointment with not receiving'alternative recommendations for the use of these funds. He was particularly concerned with .the recommendation to allocate $g5,OO0 for the updating of .the 1980 Comprehensive Plan. Ne stated he had requested Information regarding doing the updating of the Comprehensive Plan In-house. Councllmember Peterson advised that the Councll had received a letter addressing this suggestion. The Assistant Administrator of the HRA stated that the HRA staff does not have enough training nor expertise to do this updating In-house,but felt It could be done on a lesser scale. It was noted that when the 1980 Comprehensive Plan was done the City had a Planner on the staff. Regular Council Meeting February 5, 1990 page 3 Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkln to concur with the funding recommendations of the HRA Board of Commissioners and Human Services Commission for the use of 1990 C.D.B.G. funds as follows: Economic Development Promotion Neighborhood Revitalization Program Update 1980 City Comprehensive Plan Expand existing home Improvement grant program Multi-Use Redevelopment Plan Environmental Assessment RISE, Incorporated Capital Program $ 5,000 q3,000 25,000 20,000 15,OD0 5,000 Public Service Projects Early Childhood & Family Education Program (Transportation to parent/child classes) Alexandra House (Outreach program for abused women) Anoka County Job Training Center (Career planning and job search workshops) Anoka County Community Action Program (Senior Outreach Program) Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (Housing accessibility survey and referrals) Central Center for Family Resources (Transportation for Brldgevlew Club) Judicare of Anoka County, Inc. (Legal services for housing cases) i,624 3,500 1,800 7,000 q,O00 2,000 996 $133,960 Roll call: Peterson, Clerkln, Carlson - aye Nawrockl - nay c. Resolution No..90-08; Being a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 90-07 Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkln to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 90-08 BEING A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 90-07; ESTABLISHING RESIDENTIAL RATES FOR REFUSE, YARD WASTE, ANO'RECYCLING COLLECTION, EFFECTIVE JANUARY !, !~90 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, I~0 WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 853, ~lty Code of 1977 (as amended) pertaining to garbage and rubbish service provides for the setting of appropriate rates for the servic~s rendered; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 90-07, adopted January 30, 1990, based on an Increase In landfill fees such rates have been adjusted; and WHEREAS, an error In the service rates for two of the service levels was found for the 2 - 2 cubic yard vat with 1 pickup per week and the 2 - 2 cubic'yard vat with 2 pickups per week; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the two service levls be corrected as follows: Regular Council Meeting February 5, 1990 page 4 2-2 yd w/l pu/wk a 14 units $176.68 b 15 units $176.93 2-2 yd w/2 pu/wk a 33 units $351.91 b 60 units $412.66 c 72 units $439.66 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any addltlonal yard waste disposal costs Incurred by the Clty wtll be passed directly onto the residents. Sales tax on municipal solid waste, currently 6~, wlll be added to the above rates. Passed this 5th day of February, 1990. Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Clerkin Roll ca11: All ayes Mayor Edward M. Carlson Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 8. OLD BUSINESS a. Addendum to Palntlng Contract Counc[lmember Nawrockl observed that the proposed addendum substantially exceeds the 25~ limit on addendums to contracts. The City Attorney advised tha: another quote should be sought for the work addressed In the addendum and bring It back to the Council. Motion by Nawrockl, second by Clerkln to table thls Item pending further information being supplied by the City Manager. Roll call: All ayes b. Comments Regarding Newspaper Edltorlal Councilmember Nawrocki referred to a recent editorial In the Focus Newspaper which suggested that the appointment to flll the vacancy on the Council should not have been delayed until this point in time. Me responded to the editorial by saylng that In hls opinion the proper procedures had been employed by the Council to date. He noted that all areas of the community are presently being represented as the Councilmembers serve at large and do not represent specific areas of the Clty. Councilmember Nawrockl also felt the Councll had a very large workload as they entered office. NEW BUSINESS a. Workerms Compensation Insurance The Finance Director advised the Councll that .varlous options for Worker's Compensation .Insurance had been reviewed by the Insurance Commission. The consensus of the Commission felt the best option available Is to continue with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMClT). The LMCIT gives the City a method of significantly reducing workers compensation premiums by maintaining Iow losses. Regular Council Meeting February 5, 1990 page 5 Councllmember Peterson Inquired what kind of safety education is offered to employees. On-going safety education 1~ In place but the Finance Director advised that three of the worker's compensation clalms In 1989 were unavoldable. Counclimember Nawrockl Inquired what Is belng done in the area of risk management. The City Manager advised that there Is not an on-going risk management program. Councllmember Nawrockl requested a risk management program be an item on the agenda for the Councll~s February 19th work session. Motion by Nawrockl, second by Clerkln to authorize the City Manager to renew the Worker's Compensation Insurance Policy from the League of Minnesota titles Insurance Trust Under the premium refund option at the rates specified In their quotation. Roll call: Ali ayes b. Application to Sell Lottery Tickets Motion by Clerkln, second by Paterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to file an application with the State of Minnesota to allow the two muni- cipal stores to sell lottery tickets. Roll call: Al! ayes c. Accepting the Discover Card for Liquor Sales Motion by Paterson, second by Clerkln to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Discover Card Services, Inc., for the processing of Discover card servlces. Roll call: AI1 ayes d. Expansion of IBM 36 Computer Motion by Paterson, second by Clerkin to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter Into an agreement with Xerxes Corporation for the purchase and lnstailatlon of an IBM 36 port expansion card at a cost not to exceed $2,000. Roll ca11: All ayes e. Appointment to North Metro Development Association Motion by Carlson, second by Clerkln to appoint Councllmember Bruce Nawrockl and City Manager Robert Bocwlnskl to represent the City of Columbla Heights at the North Metro Development Assoclatlon. Roll call: AI1 ayes f. Transportation Funding - Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) Councllmember Nawrocki advised that a cut back of the MVETeonles Is being considered by the Legislature. He Indicated that considerable lobbying is being done to have some of these monies transferred back to roadway maintenance funds. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to direct the City Manager to draft a resolution for the Mayor's signature expressing the Council~s position that MYET transfer not be cut back but Increased . Roll call: AIl ayes g. Conference Attendance and Travel Authorization Motion by Nawrockl, second by Carlson to authorize funds for members of the City Count11 to attend the ~eetlngs of the National League of Cities, the League of Minnesota Cities and the Association of Metrolx51'ltan Municipalities. Roll call: AIi ayes Regular Council Meeting February 5, 1990 page 6 )0. REPORTS a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was presented in written form and the following Items were discussed: 1. Status of Contract Negotlations: The Council received a memo regarding the status of contract negotlations with Local q9 and AF~CME. The City's position and negotiating strategy wlll be an agenda Item on the February )gth Council work session. 2. Anoka County Historical Listing: Heights Theater and Murzyn Hall have been added to the Anoka County list of hlstorlcal sites. The City Manager was requested to follow up on this designation regarding how It may Influence the future disposition of each of these buildings. 3. Forfeiture of Drug Proceeds: The City Manager advised the Council that proceeds received via the forfeiture law will be deposited to the General Fund to supplant the City's annual budget. Recently, funds were obtained by this method and the Police Chief had Indicated he Intended to turn the funds over to the Finance Olrector for deposit Into the General Fund as stipulated by statute. TaX Forfelt Property at ~4½ Avenue: The Anoka County Land Commissloner has indicated no success In selling tax forfelt property located on qq½ Avenue. He recommended reducing the values on these two parcels to equal the special assessments plus Interest which Is due. The City Manager lndlcateo these parcels are not usable without substantial work. Hotlon by Peterson, second by Nawrockl to concur with the Anoka County Land Commissloner's recommendations regarding the selling price of the above-mentioned parcels on 4q½ Avenue. Roll call: All ayes The County suggested that the values be reduced on one parcel from $12,894 to $7,200 and on the other parcel from $8,972 to $3,600. Motion by Peterson, second by Nawrockl to certify the reduction In the' special assessments. Roll call: Ail ayes 5. Waste Management - Blaine: The City Manager received from the I&gal counsel for Waste Management - Blaine regarding yard waste rates. This matter will be discussed further. 6. Sealcoating Project - Northeast quadrant: Part of. thls project wi!1 affect property owned by the City of Minneapolis. Historically, the City'of Min- neapolis has not paid any assessments for Improvements which affect pro- perty the City owns. /~otlon by Nawrocki, second by Clerkln that the following Information regarding the sealcoating project In the Northeast quandrant of the City be sent to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and the City Clerk; a notice o~'~ the public Improvement hea.rlng and that part of the State Statute which refet~ to a city's right to participate In the payment of assessments whlch benefit its property. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting February 5, I~90 page 7 7. Clarification of Foreman's Position: The City Manager advised that the hearing to pursue the clarification of the Foreman's position w111 be held this week. 8. Special Assessment Project on 38th Avenue: This project Is on 38th Avenue, between Main Street and California Street. The proposed costs are $30.8q per avenue foot and $92.52 per street foot. There are ver~ few affected property owners. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the posslble annual costs for a 15 year assessment period. Councilmember Peterson requested the City Manager to prepare costs for Council consideratlon. b. Report of the City Attorney At a previous meeting the City Attorney was requested to draft a resolution for changing the starting time of regular council meetings and special council meetings. The City Attorney read the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 90-09 CHANGING STARTING TIME OF REGULAR AND SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS BE IT RESOLVED that the starting time for regularly scheduled council meetings shall hereafter be set for 7:00 p.m.. Offered by: Clerkln Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Passed this 5th day of February, 1990. Mayor Edward M. Carlson Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Councilmember Nawrockl requested Counci.lmember Peterson advise the Council If there w111 be a follow-up meeting with the HRA. The HRA'had scheduled a meeting for a special presentation at the 'same time as a Council meeting was being con- ducted. Councilmember Nawrocki requested the City Attorney to consider what, if any, minutes of council work sessions should be kept. 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Nawrockl, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 10:q5 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes b-Anne Student, C6unci 1 MaycFr Edward M. Carl sod Sec re ta ry ,