HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 25, 1991OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION
NOVEMBER 25, 1991
Mayor Carlson called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m..
1. ROLL CALL
Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Carlson - present
Nawrocki - absent
2. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to terminate Terry L.
Aldrich from the Columbia Heights Fire Department Volunteer
Relief Association effective November 1, 1991. Roll call: Ail
ayes
3. RECOMMENDATION FOR RELIEF ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to accept the following
people as members of the Association: Daniel M. Gutkaes
(effective October 1, 1991); Le-mon L. Laws (effective October
I, 1991); and Rick J. Smith (effective November i, 1991). Roll
call: All ayes
4. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to adjourn the Board
of Trustees Meeting at 8:13 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Edward M. Carlson
-Ahhe Stt[dent,-'-Council Secretary
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 25, 1991
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carlson at 7:00 p.m..
1. ROLL CALL
Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Carlson - present
Nawrocki - absent
Councilmember Nawrocki was out of town on business.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The fo]lowing items were approved by the Council on the
consent agenda:
MinutDs for Approval
The Council approved the minutes of the Special Council
Meeting of November 6, 1991, the Regular Council Meeting of
November 12, 1991 and the Public Hearing of November 19, 1991
as presented and there were no corrections.
Resolution No. 91-71; Amendments to Existing Labor Agreement
Between the City and International Union of Operating
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The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample
copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-71
BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING
ENGINEERS, LOCAL NO. 49
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights that:
WHEREAS, the present agreement between the International Union
of Operating Engineers, Local 49, representing Public Works
Department employees of the City, and the City of Columbia
Heights has a wage and contribution to fringe benefit reopener
for calendar year 1992; and,
WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the International
Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49, representing Public
Works Department employees of the City, and members of the
City negotiating team, and said negotiations have resulted in
a mutually acceptable provision regarding the wage and
insurance articles; and,
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WHEREAS, a cody of said contract will be made available for
inspection at the Office of the City Manager and is made a
part hereof by reference;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract amendments as
negotiated, be and are hereby established as the salary and
fringe benefit adjustments for calendar year 1992 for IUOE
bargaining unit employees of the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are
hereby authorized to execute this agreement.
Passed this 25th day of November, 1991.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Clerkin
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Edward M. Carlson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Renewal of Class B Gamblinq License for V.F.W. Post #230
The Council directed the City Manager to forward a letter to
the State Charitable Gambling Control Board indicating that
the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the renewal
of a Class B charitable gambling license for the Columbia
Heights V.F.W. Post #230 in conjunction with activities held
at the V.F.W. Post #230, 4446 Central Avenue N.E., Columbia
Heights; and the City Council waived the remainder of the
sixty day notice to the local governing body.
Columbia HeiGhts Snow Removal Plan Amendments
The Council adopted the Columbia Heights Master Plan for snow
plowing, removal and ice control as submitted by the Public
Works Director.
Approval of License Applications
The Council approved the license applications as listed upon
payment of proper fees.
Payment of the Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out or
proper funds.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Mction by Clerkin, second by Peterson to approve the consent
a~enda as presented. Roll call: All ayes
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OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS
There was no one present for Open Mike.
Mayor Carlson read a proclamation recognizing the Fiftieth
Anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He presented it to
representatives of V.F.W. Post #230. Post #230 is hosting an
open house on December 7th in honor of the occasion.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
There were no additional ordinances or resolutions to those
already considered on the consent a~enda.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no additional communications to those already
considered on the consent agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
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Award of Bid - 1992 Shared Ride
The Assistant to the City ManaGer, Linda MaGee, reviewed
the bid received for the Shared Ride program. She noted
that there have been no increases since 1983.
Mayor Carlson stated that the response to this bid
request was very poor with only one bid being received.
MaGee stated that there is a very low profit margin for
the vendor who supplies the service to the program.
MaGee advised that funding for the program is received
from Anoka County and from the ReGional Transit Board
through a Grant. Costs for each funding entity were
reviewed. Councilmember Ruettimann felt both of these
bodies should indicate their willingness to fund earlier
in the year so there would be more time to negotiate fees
with a vendor. He also felt this request should come
before the Council earlier in the year so there is more
time to review bids and increases.
Mayor Carlson felt the contract for 1992 should be
negotiated and requested staff to do this. Some
discussion continued reGardinG neGotiatinG strategies
when there is only one bidder. Ma~ee advised that more
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requirements are being placed on cab companies by the
Regional Transit Board such as drug testing, insurance,
etc.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to award the bid
for the Shared Ride Para-Transit Program contract to
Suburban Taxi Corporation for calendar year 1992, based
upon low responsible bid received and that the Mayor and
City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for
same, subject to approval by the Regional Transit Board.
Roll call: Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson - aye
Carlson - nay
Police Software Purchase
Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the
purchase of Police Department computer software update
version 5.0 from the Masys Corporation for the quoted
figure of $3,925 which includes installation and
training, and that the Mayor and City Manager be
authorized to sign a contract for same. Roll call: All
ayes
Changes to 1990 and 1991 Community Development Block
Grant Budgets
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to transfer
$3,000 from the 1990 Public Service Pool to the 1991
Public Service Pool, specifically to fund the ACCAP
Senior Outreach Program. Roll call: All ayes
Amendment to Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch Engineering Contract
for Project #8600
This project is for improvements to the 44th and Central
Avenues intersection and the overlay from Tyler to
Reservoir Boulevard.
The contract for this project was originally developed in
late 1987. Unforeseen delays have resulted in increased
engineering time being spent on the project. Staff has
reviewed all of the expenses of the engineering firm and
feel they are legitimate.
The funding will come from Minnesota State Aid.
Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkin to authorize an
increase of $12,575 to the Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch, Inc.
engineering contract for Municipal Project #8600,
bringing the total engineering fees for the project to
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10.
$61,485; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll
call: All ayes
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Authorization to Purchase New Jet-Vactor Machine
This machine will replace a machine which has been in
operation since 1970.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the
purchase of one 1992 Vactor #211OC mounted on a 1992 Ford
LN 8000 from ABM Equipment and Supply, Inc. of Hopkins,
Minnesota, in an amount of $128,237 including the trade-
in of Municipal Unit #125; and furthermore, to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for
the same. Roll call: All ayes
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Resurfacing Municipal Service Center Floor, Municipal
Project #9110
Staff is recommending Option B which is a maintenance
coat with 1/8" + coating in the mechanic and the door
areas and some concrete repair. $30,000 had been budgeted
for this project. The Public Works Director stated that
staff is seeking a long term solution rather than
frequent resurfacing.
Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to award the bid
for the resurfacing of the Municipal Service Center
floor, Municipal Project #9110, to Pro-Maintenance, Inc.
of Hutchinson, Minnesota, in the amount of $17,232.20;
and furthermore to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to enter into a contract for the same. Roll call: All
ayes
Damage to Service Center Doors
At a previous Council meeting Councilmember Ruettimann
had requested staff to research insurance coverage for
damages done to the Service Center doors. The City
Manager advised that a claim has been submitted.
REPORTS
Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form
and the following items were discussed:
1. Damage to Grader: Substantial damage was done to the
City's grader when it struck a manhole and its driver was
slightly injured. The grader will be out of service until
it is repaired.
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2. Water Meter: The water meter which measures water
purchased from the City of Minneapolis is out of
commission. Also, the City of Minneapolis has announced
a thirty percent increase in water rates. This will be an
instant increase for the residents of Minneapolis.
3. GIS Computer System: Staff has met with
representatives of IBM regarding software for the GIS
system. When this system was first considered, staff was
quite enthusiastic but now there are reservations,
especially about staff time necessary to train on the
system. Recognizing staff concerns, representatives of
IBM brought back a three-phase proposal which they
suGGested be mastered initially by the Public Works
Department.
The City ManaGer suggested that the Council and staff
meet with the IBM representives to discuss this proposal.
Noting that the IBM contract with the State expires on
December 3Ist and that costs may increase ten percent
after the first of the year, he felt the Council should
meet with these representatives at its earliest
convenience.
A Council work session was scheduled for Wednesday,
November 27th at 8:00 p.m. The Council will meet with the
IBM representatives to discuss their proposal for both
software and hardware.
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Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkin to adjourn the meeting at
8:10 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
~t {~den t ,~--Counc
il Secretary
Mayor Edward-M. Carlson