HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 23, 1991OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION
SEPTEMBER 23, 1991
The meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor
Carlson at 8:'45 p.m..
1. ROLL CALL
Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Carlson - present
2. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to record leave-of-
absence status for Gary Colvard, Volunteer Fire Department,
effective September 1, 1991 to March 1, 1992. Roll call: All
ayes
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to record leave-of-
absence status for Jeff Lundgren, Volunteer Fire Department,
effective September 1, 1991 to February 1, 1992. Roll call:
All ayes
3. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting
of the Board of Trustees at 8:47 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes
o-A~ne Studen-{, Council
Secretary
Mayor Edward ~4. Carlson
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23, 1991
The Council Meeting was cai]ed to order by Mayor Carlson at 7:00
1. ROLL CALL
Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Carlson - present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
Minutes for Approval
The Council approved the minutes of the September 9, 1991
Council Meeting as presented and there were no corrections.
Resolution No. 91-49; Regarding a Labor Agreement
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample
copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-49
BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES' UNION, LOCAL NO. 320 - POLICE SERGEANTS
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights that:
WHEREAS:
The present agreement between the Minnesota
Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees'
Union, Local 320, representing Sergeants of the
City's Police Department and the City of Columbia
Heights has a wage and contribution to fringe
benefits reopener for calenc%~r year 1992; and,
WHEREAS:
Negotiations have proceeded between the Minnesota
Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees'
Union, Local 320, representing Sergeants of the
City's Police Department, and members of the City
negotiating team, and said negotiations have
resulted in a mutually acceptable provision
regarding the following articles:
Wages - 3.0% adjustment effective February 1, 1992
(2,7% net adjustment)
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~nsurance - $250 per month employee contribution
for employees and dependent coverage effective
January l, 1992
WHEREAS:
A copy of said contract will be made available for
inspection at the Office of the Mayor 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 Sergeants of the Columbia Heights
Police Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are
hereby authorized to execute this agreement.
Passed this 23rd day of September, 1991.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Nawrocki
Clerkin
All ayes
Mayor Edward M. Carlson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Resolution No. 91-50; ReGarding a Labor Agreement
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample
copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-50
BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES' UNION, LOCAL 320 - POLICE OFFICERS
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of Columbia Heights
that:
WHEREAS:
The present agreement between the Minnesota
Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees'
Union, Local 320, representing Officers of the
City's Police Department and the City of Columbia
Heights has a wage and contribution to fringe
benefits reopener for calendar year 1992; and,
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WHEREAS:
Negotiations have proceeded between the Minnesota
Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees'
Union, Local 320, representing Officers of the City
negotiating team, and said negotiations have
resulted in a mutually acceptable provision
regarding the following articles:
Wages - 3.0% adjustment effective February 1, 1992
(2,7% net increase)
Insurance - $250 per month employee contribution
for employee and dependent coverage effective
January 1, 1992.
WHEREAS:
A copy of said contract will be made available for
inspection at the Office of the City Manager and is
made a part hereof by reference;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are
hereby authorized to execute this agreement.
Passed this 23rd day of September, 1991.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Nawrocki
Clerkin
All ayes
Mayor Edward M. Carlson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Resolution No. 91-51; Amendments to a Labor Agreement
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample
copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-51
BEING RESOLUTION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL NO. 1216
WHEREAS:
The present agreement between the International
Association of Firefighters, Local No. 1216, and
the City of Columbia Heights has a wage and
contribution to fringe benefits reopener for
calendar year 1992; and,
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WHEREAS:
Negotiations have proceeded between the
International Association of Firefighters, Local
1216, representing Firefighters and Captains of the
City's Fire Department, and members of the City's
negotiating team, and said negotiations have
resulted in a mutually acceptable provision
regarding the following articles:
Wages - 3.0% adjustment effective February 1,
1992
(2.7% net increase)
Insurance - $250 per month
contribution for employee and
coverage, effective January 1, 1992.
employer
dependent
WHEREAS:
A copy of said contract will be available for
inspection at the Office of the City Manager and is
made a part thereof by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract amendments as
ne got i at e d, be a n d ar e he re by
established as the salary and fringe benefit
adjustments for 1992 for Firefighters and Captains
of the Columbia Heights' Fire Department; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be
authorized to execute this agreement.
Passed this 23rd day of September, 1991.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Nawrocki
Clerkin
All ayes
Mayor Edward M. Carlson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
purchase of Christmas Decorations
The Council authorized the purchase of 38 white/blue snowflake
Christmas decorations from Dispaly Sales, Inc. of Eden
Prairie, Minnesota, in an amount of $7,980.
License Applications
The Council approved the license applications as listed upon
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Approval of Bill. Payment
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of
proper funds.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes
OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATIONS
Merrill Emerson, 4124 Seventh Street, advised the Council of
the neighborhood concern with regard to the vacant house
located at 4116 Seventh Street. He noted it has been vacant
since February of 1988 and has generated numerous police
calls. Mr. Emerson described the house as being in
particularly poor shape, both inside and out. He noted that
most of the utilities have been shut off. It was his
understanding that the property had been sold in 1988 and the
buyer intended to build a home on the land after demolishing
the present structure.
Mr. Merrill presented a petition bearing signatures of twenty-
eight nearby property owners requesting the property be
cleaned up or torn down.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to accept the petition
and place it on file and to direct the City Manager to review
the property and report back to the City Council. Roll call:
All ayes
The City Manager advised that the buyer had requested a
building permit which was denied as the proposed home was
smaller than that required by the City. Presently,
condemnation is being pursued and that a public hearing on
this matter will be scheduled for the first or second Council
meeting in October. The City will raze the structure thirty
days after the public hearing if this is necessary.
Mr. Merrill also requested that residents be advised that it
is a violation of City ordinance to throw or push snow into
alleys or streets in the City. He suggested this reminder be
put into utility bills.
6. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
There were no additional ordinances or resolutions to those
already addressed on the Consent Agenda.
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COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
Request to Seek Bids for Replacement of Sewer Vactor,
Municipal Unit #125
Counctlmember Nawrocki inquired if there is any value left in
the unit which is presently being used.
Public Works Superintendent Jolly responded that it is still
functioning but has some problems developing, particulary in
the uDDer engine. He added that it also requires considerable
crew time to service and clean. He noted that the costs to
service and maintain it are quite high. Jolly stated he knows
of no other machine like this which is still being used in the
area. It was his opinion that the machine would have some
value to some other community which would not use it as often
nor as extensively as does our City·
Councilmember Nawrocki felt if the unit were used for even two
or three more years the City would benefit. The City Manager
stated that staff concern is with the availability of repair
parts and the possible time necessary for repairs which could
take up to a year.
Mayor Carlson inquired as to the trade-in value of the unit.
Jolly responded it could be between ten and twenty thousand
dollars.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize staff to
seek bids to replace Municipal Unit #125, a 1970 Vacto 400 and
that the City Manager is requested to seek information on the
value of the current Vactor owned by the City. Roll call: All
ayes
OLD BUSINESS
Purchase of Pick Up With Service Body
The City Manager briefly reviewed the history of this
purchase. He noted that none of the bids received were
able to match the paint color exactly as stated in the
specifications but they all came close.
Motion by Clerkin, second by Ruettimann to award the bid
for the three-quarter ton pick up truck with service body
to North Star Dodge of Brooklyn Center for an amount of
$19,395, including trade-in of Municipal Unit #157; and
furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
enter into an agreement for same. It was noted that on
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the agenda material the trade-in figure was incorrect. It
should be $500.00. Roll call: All ayes
Authorization to Hire Engineering Services for Jackson
Pond Reconstruction
The work involved in this project includes an evaluation
of the site and determination of the cause of failure as
well as the preparation of plans and specifications for
the reconstruction of the wall.
The engineering proposal has been reviewed by the City
Attorney if this matter goes to court and the bonding
company has been advised of the action to employ the
services of an engineering firm.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to authorize the
retention of Twin City Testing Corporation to determine
the causes of failure of the wall and to prepare plans
and specifications for the reconstruction of Jackson Pond
wall, Municipal Project #9126, for an amount of $12,875;
and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All
ayes
NEW BUSINESS
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Purchase of Land From Mennepin County Regional Railroad
Authority (HCRRA)
This land was purchased by Hennepin County from the
Cargill Company for seventy-five cents per square foot
for use with the Light Rail Transit project. They no
longer have use for the land for this purpose and have
offered to sell it to the City of Columbia Heights for
the same price.
Councilmember Nawrocki advised that Mennepin County did
some soil testing on this land and is still waiting for
the results. The City Manager stated that the purchase
will not take place until the site is found to be
satisfactory as a result of an environmental assessment.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to concur with
the HRA's planned action on acquiring the subject
79,279.2 square feet of land (as per legal descriptions
as on file in the City Hall) from the Hennepin County
Regional Railroad Authority for $59,460 with funding for
such purchase from the HRA Community Development
Restricted Reserves Fund. Roll call: All ayes
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10.
HVAC Maintenance Contract
The City has sixty heating, ventilating and air
conditioning pieces of equipment. During the 1990-1991
contract period, eighty-five service calls were made on
thirty-three units and $4,604 worth of parts were
replaced.
The HVAC maintenance contract being recommended by staff
will cover twenty-four hour, seven days each week, year
around service for call outs; two servicing and
inspections visits for each unit of equipment and full
coverage for all labor on other call outs and repairs as
well as the cost of some replacement parts.
Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkin to authorize the
1991-1992 HVAC Maintenance Contract with Minnegasco in an
amount of $9,950 and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to enter into the same. Roll call: All
ayes
C ·
Municipal Project #9110 - Resurfacing Municipal Service
Center Floor
The City Manager advised that the bids had been sent out
three weeks ago and only one has been received at this
time. The Public Works Director stated that the
businesses who do this type of work are not very big and
need prodding to bid.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to reject all bids
for Municipal Project #9110 on the basis that bids exceed
estimates for the work and furthermore, to authorize the
City Manager to re-advertise the project. Roll call: All
ayes
REPORTS
Report of the City ManaGer
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form
and the following items were discussed:
1.Community Survey Responses: 830 surveys have been
returned to City Hall by residents. It was felt this was
a very good response.
2. Costs for Civil Lawsuit: This lawsuit occurred during
the time the City was self-insured. The services of Marsh
and Associates of Circle Pines have been employed as this
firm has an impressive history of activity in civil
rights litigation. The motion to release the City from
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the lawsuit is on the court calendar the third week in
October.
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize
payment of $4,500 to Marsh and Associates for legal
services rendered. Roll call: All ayes
3. Water Booster Pump Station *2: Copies of a letter
received from Maier Stewart & Associates, consulting
engineers, was distributed to the Council. The letter
addressed three options for upgrading the Water Booster
Pump Station *2. The advantages and disadvantages of each
option were discussed as were sources of funding for
whatever option was chosen.
Anticipated uses for reserve funds were considered. Some
members of the Council favored option two or three. Staff
was requested to provide more information on these two
options and on sources of funding.
4. Hearing Date for Light Rail Transit Public Hearing:
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to establish a
public hearing for Light Rail Transit proposed by Anoka
County on Tuesday, October 15, 1991, at 7:$0 in the
Council Chambers. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin that following the
completion of this Council Meeting and the Board of Trustees
Meeting, the City Council go into a Council Work Session. Roll
call: All ayes
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to adjourn the
meeting at 8:45 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Edward M. Carlson
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