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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 1991
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carlson at ?:00 p.m..
1. ROLL CALL
Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Carlson
2. ]PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were on the consent agenda:
Minutes for Approval
The Council approved the minutes of the August 26, 1991
Regular Council Meeting as presented and there were no
corrections.
Resolution No. 91-48; Urging Congressional Relief from
Application of Superfund Statute
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample
copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-48
BEING A RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESSIONAL
APPLICATION OF SUPERFUND STATUTE
RELIEF FROM
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, strongly
supports the general concept of the Superfund Statute
(Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act) which makes parties who have created,
transported, managed, or disposed of hazardous waste liable
for the cost of hazardous waste cleanup;
WHEREAS, under the Superfund Statute, hazardous waste site
polluters acquire the right to sue fellow polluters to share
the cleanup expenses;
WHEREAS, polluters have discovered a means of attempting to
shift the costs of hazardous waste site cleanup to taxpayers
of the nation by suing city governments for their volume of
municipal solid waste placed in landfills, thereby causing
enormous legal costs and potentially unfair economic effects
on city governments throughout the nation;
WHEREAS, the Superfund Statute does not and should not focus
on municipal solid waste;
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WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Policy recently adopted
an Interim Municipal Settlement Policy that it would not
routinely pursue local governments under Superfund,
acknowledging that only a tiny fraction of municipal solid
waste may be toxic;
WHEREAS, the policy does nothing to stop polluters from
launching expensive and often frivolous lawsuits against city
governments, many of whom have only arranged for or licensed
the pickup and hauling of municipal solid waste from within
their respective borders;
WHEREAS, such lawsuits are beginning to yield results whereby
the nation's cities, school districts, very small businesses,
and potentially citizens are prospects to be sued by
polluters;
WHEREAS, the 1976 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and
its amendments, along with EPA's regulations hereunder, treat
household wastes according to non-hazardous waste standards·
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, to urge its congressional
representatives to support:
Amending the Superfund Statute to clearly provide that
municipal solid waste is not a hazardous substance in the
same fashion as provided under the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act.
Empowering only the federal government to sue local
governments for cost-sharing under the Superfund Statute
if such local government may have handled any truly
hazardous waste.
Clearly defining that the degrees of toxicity, not the
volume of waste, should be the prime factor in assessing
any liabilities under the Superfund Statute.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be authorized to
vigorously pursue relief from any attempt to transfer the
costs of toxic waste cleanup from polluters to household
taxpayers.
Passed this 9th day of September, 1991.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Ruettimann
Peterson
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Roll call:
All ayes
Mayor Edward M. Carlson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Special Purpose Fence - Leopard Olson, 4112 Ouinc¥ Street
The Council approved the seven foot high special purpose
privacy fence for 4112 Quincy Street as requested and approved
by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Special Purpose Fence - Greg Wills, 4246 Royce Street
The Council approved the six to seven foot high special
purpose alternating board privacy fence at 4246 Royce Street
as requested and approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Changing Parking Restrictions
The Council modified the thirty minute parking limit on 40th
Avenue at City Hall to apply only between the hours of 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Establish Date for public Special Assessment Levy Hearing
The Council established Tuesday, November 19, 1991 at 7:00
p.m. as the Public Special Assessment Levy Hearing to be held
in the City Council Chambers.
Request to Seek Bids for 1992 Shared Ride Para-Transit Service
The Council authorized staff to seek bids for Shared Ride
Para-Transit services for calendar year 1992.
License ADDliCations
The Council approved the 1991 license applications as listed
upon payment of proper fees.
Payment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of
proper funds.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes
OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
WilliamKinev, 4355 McLeod Street, presented a petition to the
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Council requesting that the berm/hill on the west side of
Royce Place be decreased in height six to eight feet. It was
signed by six property owners who live in the area. He noted
that it would be desirable if this mound of dirt were reduced
even more, perhaps eight to ten feet.
Councilmember Nawrocki stated he had viewed this mound of dirt
and requested some background from the City Manager. The City
Manager responded that this berm is on the site plan but it
would have to be surveyed to determine how high it presently
is. He recommended this matter be referred to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for its review.
The Building Inspector said that this berm is being installed
to act as a buffer for the daycare school which will be
leasing space from Royce Place.
The Public Works Director advised that this hill will have to
be surveyed to determine its contoured elevations.
It was determined that a site plan change would have to be
requested. Councilmember Peterson felt the contractor or owner
would have to make the site plan change request rather than
the Council. If the City Council made this request it may have
to be paid for from city funds. Councilmember Nawrocki noted
that it is just a pile of dirt at this time. Councilmember
Peterson suggested that staff contact the contractor and
advise him of the concerns of the neighbors and of the
Council.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to accept the petition,
place it on file, and that the matter be referred to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for its review.
Mayor Carlson requested staff to contact Tom Paul, the
administrator of Crestview Lutheran Home, to advise him of the
concerns expressed at this meeting and of the petition
received, and to consider the wishes of other property owners
in the area who may choose to have of the berm remain at its
present height.
Councilmember Nawrocki suggested that this matter be placed on
the agenda of the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
and that all property owners within 300 feet be advised by
letter that this will be on the agenda.
Councilmember Ruettimann requested staff to contact Tom Paul
regarding decreasing the height of the pile of dirt and
inquire what the elevation is supposed to be.
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Mr. Kinev noted he has already spoken to the contractor.
Roll call: All ayes
Greg Eshelman, 4126 Madison Street, requested the City Council
to consider repealing the ordinance which requires that dogs
and cats be leashed in the City. He noted that he has two cats
and he feels that they can be controlled without necessarily
being kept on a leash.
Mayor Carlson noted he had discussed this matter with Mr.
Eshelman before and had advised him of his concerns regarding
his request. The Mayor felt dogs and cats should be kept
leashed for the safety of children and that this protection of
youngsters should be a primary concern. Mr. Eshelman agreed
with the Mayor's position.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
a. Condemnation of 4216 Central Avenue
The City Manager reviewed the history of this condemnation,
noting that approximately $75,000 damage was done to the
structure from a fire on October 4, 1990. He noted that on
October 25, 1990 a contractor had requested a permit to repair
the building· Issuance of this permit was refused by the
Building Inspector on the basis that more than fifty percent
of the building had been damaged.
Legal counsel for the owner of the building responded in
writing that he did not believe that more than fifty percent
of the building had been destroyed. On April 19, 1991 the
Building Inspector, Richard Larson, owner of the building, and
his legal counsel inspected the building. In a letter dated
April 22, 1991, the legal counsel responded that the building
could be repaired for $25,699.25. Staff did not feel this
repair work could be done for this cost and again refused to
issue a building permit.
The City Manager advised that a letter requesting demolition
of the building in thirty days was sent to the owner on July
29, 1991· On August 11, 1991 there were three fires in the
building all bearing evidence of arson activities. He noted
that in 1991 there have been tens calls made to the Police
Department regarding this building.
The City Manager read the Findings of Fact, the Council
Conclusions and the Order. Mr. Larson advised the Council he
has recently received funds from the insurance company for the
damaged building and has received a bid for demolition of the
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building. He noted that the demolition company stated it can
take the building down in ten days.
Motion by Clerkin, second by Ruettimann to adopt the Findings
of Fact, the Council Conclusions and the Order and to direct
the Mayor and City Manager to accept the Findings of Fact and
authorize the City Attorney to so notify the property owner,
Richard Larson of this action. Roll call: All ayes
b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1231; Being an Ordinance
Amending Ordinance No. 1181, Amending Ordinance No. 853, City
Code of 1977, Pertaining to Solid Waste
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading
of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1231
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1181, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO SOLID WASTE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
Chapter 8, Article III, Section 1 of Ordinance
No. 1181, passed March 27, 1989, which
currently reads as follows, to wit:
Chapter 8:
Public Health and Safety
Article III:
Garbage and Rubbish and Recyclable Material
Section 1:
Storage Containers
8.301 (1)
Every person who owns or occupies property
within the City for business, commercial,
industrial or residential purposes shall
dispose of all garbage rubbish and recyclable
material as defined herein, which may
accumulate upon such property at least once a
week.
For purposes of this codes
(a) "Garbage" shall be defined as organic
refuse resulting from the preparation of food
and decayed and spoiled food from any source.
(b) "Rubbish" shall refer to all inorganic refuse
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8.301 (2)
8.301 (3)
8.301 (4)
matter such as tin cans, glass, paper, ashes,
etc.
(c)
"Recyclable Materials" shall mean all items of
refuse designated by the City Manager to be a
part of an authorized recycling program and
which are intended for transportation,
processing and remanufacturlng or reuse.
Every person responsible under this section, except
as otherwise provided below, for the disposal of
rubbish and garbage shall provide for the storage
of such matter between periods of collection, one
or more fly-tight metal or thermoplastic garbage
containers of up to thirty-two (32) gallon or
seventy-five (75) pound capacity. The containers
shall be tightly covered to prevent exposure of the
contents to potential fly or vermin infestation and
shall be provided with handles for ease of lifting.
One authorized thermoplastic recycling container
for the collection and storage of recyclable
material shall be distributed to each unit in
residential buildings of eleven (11) or fewer
units. The authorized recycling container is the
property of the City. No person, firm or
corporation, unless authorized by the City Manager,
may remove a recycling container from the premises
on which the unit is located.
Notwithstanding the provisions of 8.301(2), persons
responsible under this section for the disposal of
rubbish or garbage at all apartment structures
containing three ($) or more units, and at each
commercial and Industrial establishment, or
restaurant necessitating the storage and disposal
of garbage and rubbish, shall utilize a vat service
in lieu of the above requirements. Such vats shall
be designed with the proper attachments for lifting
onto refuse trucks.
All accumulations of garbage and rubbish must be
desposited and contained within the containers as
provided in this section, except that:
(a)
tree limbs with diameters of less than four
inches (4~) and lengths of less than four feet
(4') tied into bundles, said bundles not
exceeding eighteen inches (18") in diameter;
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(b)
leaves, grass or rubbish in waterproof
containers (no larger than permitted 30 gallon
garbage can liner size), not exceeding thirty-
five pounds (35 lbs.) in weight;
(c)
bundles of newspapers and magazines tied
securely and weighing less than thirty-five
pounds (35 lbs.);
(d)
Christmas trees up to six feet (6') in length
(during January);
(e)
small household items including small
appliances, tools, and articles of furntire
weighting less than thirty-five pounds (35
lbs.); and
(f)
stone, sod, earth, concrete, and building
materials resulting from repairs and minor
remodeling of the residence on the property at
which these materials have been placed along
with carpeting, carpet padding, mattresses,
chairs, couches, tables and other such items
of furniture;
shall be placed on pick up day next to the garbage cans
where alley pick up is available or at the curb line in
areas where no alleys exist.
8.301 (5) Where alleys are platted and open for traffic, garbage
cans shall be placed at the rear of said property
adjoining the alley. Where no alley exists, garbage cans
will be kept at or near the back door; provided however,
that where the back door is not reasonably accessible
from the front yard, the container shall be placed at a
point adjacent to the house which is reasonably
accessible to the front of the house. All authorized City
recycling containers shall be placed at the curb line on
pick up day regardless of existing alleys.
8.301 (6) Refuse or garbage for commercial and industrial
properties shall be located to the rear property line of
the building. Said containers shall be located
immediately adjacent to the buildings which the
containers serve. The location of the containers shall be
in such proximity to the property that their appearance
will not be evident
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from the street.
(a)
Where practical, said containers shall be
screened by appropriate fencing and/or
shrubbery.
(b)
Where it is physically impossible to place the
containers behind the rear line of the main
building, the containers shall be placed as
inconspicuously as possible along the side or
front of the building with appropriate
screening or in such place as the Council may
require.
8.301 (7) The presence of any garbage or rubbish on any property
other than within a structure permitted by the Zoning
Code within the City or in any container other than a
container authorized by this section or in the presence
of containers not conforming with the requirements of
this section, except as specifically authorized by this
section, shall constitute a public nuisance under this
section and shall constitute an offense punishable under
Section 8.301 (9).
8.301 (8) Every household and every occupant or owner of any
dwelling, house, boarding house, apartment building, or
other structure utilized for dwelling purposes within the
City must use the garbage and rubbish collection service
as is made available by contract by the City of Columbia
Heights and its designated garbage and rubbish hauler.
8.301 (9) Any person, firm or corporation who causes any violation
of any provision of this section or who owns, maintains,
or has a superior possessory interest in any estate where
violations of the provisions of this section exist is
guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof,
shall be subject to a fine of not more than Seven Hundred
Dollars ($700.00) or to imprisonment not to exceed ninety
(90) days, or both, for each offense.
is herewith amended to read as follows:
Chapter 8 Public Health and Safety
Article III
Garbage, Rubbish and Recyclable Material
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Section 1:
Storage Containers
8.301 (1) Every person who owns or occupies property within the
City for business, commercial, industrial or residential
purposes shall dispose of all garbage, rubbish and
recyclable material as defined herein, which may
accumulate upon such property at least once a week.
Yard waste as defined herein, which may accumulate upon
such property shall be disposed of at least once a week
during the yard waste season as determined by the City
Manager. This provision does not apply to composting
permitted by section 8.301(6).
For purposes of this code:
(a)
"Garbage" shall be defined as organic refuse
resulting from the preparaton of food and
decayed and spoiled food from any source.
"Rubbish" shall refer to all inorganic refuse
matter such as tin cans, glass, paper, ashes,
etc.
(c)
"Recyclable Materials" shall mean all items of
refuse designated by the City Manager to be a
part of an authorized recycling program and
which are intended for transportation,
processing and remanufacturing or reuse.
(d)
"Yard Waste" shall mean grass, clippings,
leaves, weeds, garden waste, and soft bodied
green herbaceous material under one inch (1")
in diameter.
(e)
"Composting" shall mean any above ground
microbial process that converts yard waste to
organic soil amendments or mulch by
decomposition of material through an aerobic
process providing adequate oxygen and
moisture.
(f)
"Sheet Composting" shall mean the spreading,
incorporation or application of raw or
composted yard waste onto land.
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8.301 (2) Every person responsible under this section, except as
otherwise provided below, for the disposal of rubbish and
garbage shall provide for the storage of such matter
between periods of collection, one or more fly tight
metal or thermoplastic garbage containers of up to
thirty-two (32) gallon or seventy-five (75) pound
capacity. The containers shall be tightly covered to
prevent exposure of the contents to potential fly or
vermin infestation and shall be provided with handles for
ease of lifting. Containers for the storage of garbage
and rubbish shall be maintained in a manner which will
prevent the creation of a nuisance or menace to the
public health, safety and general welfare. Containers
which are damaged, broken, or otherwise create a nuisance
or menace to public health, safety and general welfare
shall be replaced with acceptable containers.
Disposal of yard waste shall be from plastic or paper
biodegradable bags no larger than thirty-five (35) gallon
garbage can liner size not exceeding thirty-five pounds
(35 lbs.), or a permanent ventilated thirty-two (32)
gallon fly tight metal or thermoplastic container which
is clearly identified as containing yard waste and
weighing no more than seventy-five pounds (75 lbs.).
Containers for the storage of yard waste shall be
maintained in a manner which will prevent the creation of
a nuisance or menace to the public health, safety and
general welfare. Containers which are damaged, broken or
otherwise create a nuisance or menace to public health,
safety and general welfare shall be replaced with
acceptable containers.
One authorized thermoplastic recycling container for the
collection and storage of recyclable material shall be
distributed to each unit in residential buildings of
eleven (11) or fewer units. The authorized recycling
container is the property of the City. No person, firm or
corporation, unless authorized by the City Manager, may
remove a recycling container from the premises on which
the unit is located.
8.301 (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of 8.301 (2), persons
responsible under this section for the disposal of
rubbish or garbage at all apartment structures containing
three (3) or more units, and
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at each commercial and industrial establishment, or
restaurant necessitating the storage and disposal of
garbage and rubbish, shall utilize a vat service in lieu
of the above requirements. Such vats shall be designed
with the proper attachments for lifting onto refuse
trucks.
8.301 (4) All accumulations of garbage, rubbish and yard waste must
be deposited and contained within the containers as
provided in this section, except that: :
(a)
tree limbs with diameters of less than four
inches (4") and lengths of less than four feet
(4') tied into bundles, said bundles not
exceeding eighteen inches (18") in diameter;
(b)
leaves, grass or rubbish in waterproof
containers (no larger than permitted SO gallon
garbage can liner size), not exceeding thirty-
five pounds (S5 lbs.) in weight;
(c)
bundles of newspapers and magazines tied
securely and weighing less than thirty-five
pounds (35 lbs.);
(d)
Christmas trees up to six feet (6') in length
(during January);
(e)
small household items including small
appliances, tools and articles of furniture
weighing less that thirty-five pounds (35
lbs.);
(f)
yard waste in plastic and paper biodegradable
bags (no larger than permitted 30 gallon
garbage can liner size), not exceeding thirty-
five pounds (35 lbs.), or a permanent
ventilated thirty-two (32) gallon fly tight
metal or thermoplastic container weighing no
more than seventy-five pounds (75 lbs.) with
handles; and
(g)
stone, sod, earth, concrete, and building
materials resulting from repairs and minor
remodeling of the residence on the property at
which these materials have been placed along
with carpeting, carpet padding, mattresses,
chairs, couches, tables and other such items
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8.301 (5)
B.301 (6)
of furniture;
shall be placed on pick up day next to the garbage
cans where alley pick up is available or at the
curb line in areas where no alleys exist.
Where alleys are platted and open to traffic,
garbage cans shall be placed at the rear of said
property adjoining the alley. Where no alley
exists, garbage cans will be kept at or near the
back door; provided however, that where the back
door is not reasonably accessible from the front
yard, the container shall be placed at a point
adjacent to the house which is reasonably
accessible from the front yard. Garbage cans must
be removed from your curb line within twenty-four
hours (24) after scheduled collection, and cannot
be placed on the curb line more than twenty-four
hours (24) before scheduled collection. All
authorized yard waste containers shall be placed on
the alley line, where alleys are platted and open,
separated from garbage and refuse, or at the curb
line in areas where no alleys exist. All authorized
City recycling containers shall be placed at the
curb line on pick up day regardless of existing
alleys.
Composting is prohibited for any owner or occupant
of property within the City for business,
commercial, industrial or residential purposes,
except as hereinafter provided:
(a)
Composting shall be established in such a
manner so as not to create an odor or other
condition that is a nuisance;
(b)
Composting may consist of only yard waste,
wood ash, and sawdust generated from the site
on which the compostlng is located;
(c)
Composting must be in a back yard and must be
five (5) feet from any side or rear yard lot
line and no closer than twenty (20) feet to
any habitable building, other than the
resldent's own home, or less than two (2) feet
from the alley if any alley exists;
(d)
Compostinq shall be conducted within an
enclosed container(s) not to exceed a total of
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one hundred (100) cubic feet in volume for
city lots less than ten thousand (10,000)
square feet, and five (5) feet high, the
container(s) shall be of a durable material
such as wood, block, or sturdy metal fencing
material;
(e)
Sheet composting shall cover no more than .025
of the total area, and in no case exceed 500
square feet, must be in a back yard, and must
have five (5) feet from any side or rear yard
lot line. Sheet composting must be
incorporated directly into the soil; and
(f)
None of the following materials shal be placed
in the composting container(s): meat, bones,
fat, oils, dairy products and other kitchen
wastes, whole branches or logs, plastics,
synthetic' fibers, human or pet wastes and
diseased plants.
8.301 (7) Refuse or garbage for commercial and industrial
properties shall be located to the rear property line of
the building. Said containers shall be located
immediately adjacent to the buildings which the
containers serve. The location of the containers shall be
in such proximity to the property that their appearance
will not be evident from the street.
(a)
Where practical, said containers shall be
screened by appropriate fencing and/or
shrubbery.
(b)
Where is it physically impossible to place the
containers behind the rear line of the main
building, the containers shall be placed as
inconspicuously as possible along the side or
front of the building with appropriate
screening or in such place as the Council may
require.
8.301 (8) Major appliances are managed as a separate waste stream
under Minnesota Statute 115A.9561. Major appliances are
defined as:
clothes washers and dryers, dishwashers,
heaters, garbage disposals, trash
conventional ovens, ranges and stoves, air
hot water
compactors,
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conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, humidifiers,
dehumidifiers and any other appliances specified in
Minnesota Waste Management Act amendments.
The City will establish a collection and disposal
program for major appliances. Every household and
every occupant or owner of any dwelling, house,
boarding house, apartment buildings, or other
structure utilized for dwelling purposes within the
City of Columbia Heights must use the major
appliance program made available by contract by the
City of Columbia Heights.
8.301 (9)
The presence of any garbage or rubbish on any
property other than within a structure permitted by
the Zoning Code within the City or in any container
other than a container authorized by this section
or in the presence of containers not conforming
with the requirements of this section, except as
specifically authorized by this section, shall
constitute a public nuisance under this section and
shall constitute an offense punishable under
Section 8.301(9).
8.301 (10)
Every household and every occupant or owner of any
dwelling, house, boarding house, apartment
building, or other structure utilized for dwelling
purposes within the City must use the garbage and
rubbish collection service as is made available by
contract by the City of Columbia Heights and its
designated garbage and rubbish hauler.
8.301 (11)
Any person, firm or corporation who causes any
violation of any provision of this section or who
owns, maintains, or has a superior possessory
interest in any estate where violations of the
provisions of this section exist is guilty of a
misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be
subject to a fine of not more than Seven Hundred
Dollars ($700.00) or to imprisonment not to exceed
ninety (90) days, or both, for each offense.
Section 2~
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:
August 26, 1991
September 9, 1991
September 9, 1991
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Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Edward M. Carlson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
7. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Planning and Zoning Commission
The minutes of the September 3, 1991 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting were in the agenda packet. All of the items
for Council consideration were on the consent agenda.
b. Traffic Commission
The corrected minutes of the August 15, 1991 Traffic
Commission meeting and the minutes of the September 4, 1991
Traffic Commission meeting were in the agenda packet. All of
the items for Council consideration were on the consent
agenda.
8. OLD BUSINESS
Purchase of Pick Up With Service Body
The City Manager requested this item be removed from the
agenda as there was incorrect information in the backup
material.
Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to remove the matter of
the purchase of a pick up with service body from the agenda.
Roll call: All ayes
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Purchase and Installation of Coin-Operated, Public Use
Copier at the Library
The City Manager advised that there was $6,000 budgeted for
this copier in the Library's 1991 budget. He noted that
Wager's, who was the lowest bidder, had the least costly
maintenance contract as well.
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize staff to
purchase one Toshiba copier model BD-1710 (includes stand,
currency acceptor coin-oD, and installation) fromWager's Inc.
for the amount of $3,715 based on low written formal
quotation; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call:
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All ayes
b. Canvassing of Primary and General Election
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to schedule special
council meetings on September 25, 1991 at 8:00 p.m. and
November 6, 1991 at 6:30 p.m. to canvass the election results.
Roll call: All ayes
c. Rate Increase - Physical Examinations
Motion by Peterson, second by Nawrocki to authorize the
increase on fees charged for employee physical examinations
performed by Dr. Gary Good from $25.00 to $40.00, effective
immediately. Roll call: All ayes
d. Change Order #1 - Water Main and Street Reconstruction,
Project #8721, 38th Avenue
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve Change
Order #1 for Municipal Project #8721, water main and street
reconstruction - 38th Avenue, 5th Street to Madison Place to
W.B. Miller in the amount of $5,173 with $1,400 coming from
the Sewer Fund, $1,400 coming from the Water Fund, and $2,373
coming from the PIR Fund. Roll call: All ayes
e. Change Order #1 - Water Main Construction, Innsbruck
Addition to Mathaire Addition, Project #9016
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize Change
Order #1 for Municipal Project #9016 amounting to an
additional $2,300 to W.B. Miller for remobilization expenses;
and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes
f. Award of Landscaping Contract for Various Projects
The projects are Wargo Court, the landscape accident
reconstruction on the eastside of 40th Avenue at Central,
landscaping near the Police Department entrance at City Hall,
and the landscaping near the Mill Street parking lot.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Reuttimann to authorize
miscellaneous landscaping work for 1991 to Midwest Landscapes
of Maple Grove, Minnesota for an amount of $13,122.36; and
furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes
g. Starting Rate for Engineering Technician III
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to authorize staff to
offer the position of Engineering Technician III to Michael
Shaughnessy at the one year rate of $11.11 based on the
experience of the individual. Roll call: All ayes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 1991
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10. REPORTS
a. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted
following items were discussed:
in writing and the
I. September 17th Informational Meeting: The City Manager
advised there is an informational meeting scheduled for
September 17th for property owners from Columbia Heights and
Fridley to discuss the storm water project on 52nd Avenue. The
meeting is being held at the Mathaire Park Building.
2. Problems from Recent Storm: The City Manager stated that no
calls were received from residents regarding problems with
water from the long rainfall this weekend. He also noted that
there appeared to be no water-related problems at Murzyn Hall.
3. Council Work Session Dates: Motion by Ruetttmann, second by
Nawrocki to establish Council work sessions for September 18,
1991 at 8:00 p.m. and September 19, 1991 at 8:00 p.m. Roll
call: All ayes
4. Shared Ride Para-Transit: Counctlmember Nawrocki inquired
if the specifications for the Shared Ride program had changed
from recent years. He was advised there had been no change in
the service specifications but there are new specifications
for the expanded service.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann0 second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at
8:15 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes
Ma~or Edward M. Carlson
o-Anne Studen-t'7 Council Secretary
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six to eight feet in height. It obstructs the view and beauty of the
neighborhoods view. We were not ~iven adaquate time to voice our opinion.
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