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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 13, 1991OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1991 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carlson at 7:00 p.m.. 1. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Carlson - present 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 Regular City Council meeting of April 22, 1991; the Columbia Heights Board of Trustees-Volunteer Relief Association of April 22, 1991; the Continued Board of Review of April 23, 199]; and, the Continued Board of Review of April 29, 1991, as presented in writing and there were no corrections. First Readin~ of Ordinance No. 1218; Being an Ordinance for the Sale of Certain Real Estate (1856 39t~ '~enue) The reading of the ordinance was waived. ORDINANCE NO. 1218 BEING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights shall sell and convey by Quit Claim to Gary Traverse the following described land lying and being in the County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, to-wit: East twenty-seven(27) feet of the West thirty-three(33) feet of Lot One(l), Hart Lake Manor, excepting and reserving to the said state, in trust for taxing districts concerned, all minerals and mineral rights, as provided by law. 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 i£5 passage. First reading: May ]3, 1991 The second reading and public hearing of Ordinance No. 1218 is scheduled for May 28, 1991. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1219; Being an Ordlnance for the Sale of Certain Real Estate (2224 Maiden Lane) Regular Council Meeting May 12, 1991 page 2 The reading of the ordinance was waived. ORDINANCE NO. 1219 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 the Quit Claim to Ralph Fuerst and Janice Fuerst the following descrlbed'land lying and being in the County of Anoka, State of .Minnesota, to-wit: Lot 22, Block 3, Hilltop, Anoka County, Minnesota, excepting and reserving to the said state, in trust for taxing districts concerned, all minerals and minerals rights, as pro- vided by ]aw. 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: May 13, 1991 The second reading and public hearing of Ordinance No. 1219 is scheduled for May 28, 1991. Resolution No. 91-24; Being a Resolution Canceling Improvements The .reading of the resolution was waived. RESOLUTION NO. 91-24 BEING A RESOLUTION CANCELING IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the properties listed in the Assessment Rolls known and described as: 677 - 13 44½ Avenue N.E. 677 - 18 39th Avenue N.E., Buchanan Street to Johnson Street N.E. AND WHEREAS, These street lights are now part of the City of Columbia Heights Additional Street Lighting Program that was authorized by the City Council on October 8, 1990. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to strike from Local Improvements, Numbers 677-13 and 677-18, the street lights charged against the described properties in the above described assessment rolls. Passed this 13th day of May, 1991. Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1991 page 3 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Nawrocki Ruettimann Ail ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Edward M. Carlson Renewal of Class B Gambling License by Church of the Immaculate Conception for Mady's Lounge'and Bowl 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 Church of the Immaculate Conception in conjunction with activities at Mady's Bowling Lounge, 3919 Central Avenue, Columbia Heights and the City Council waived the remainder of the sixty day notice to the local governing body. Renewal of Class B Gambli.ng License for the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception for the Church of the Immaculate Conception The Council directed the City Manager to forward a letter to the State of Charitable Gambling Control Board indicating Chat the City of Columbia Heighs has no objection to the renewal of a Class B charitable gamb ing license for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 4030 Jackson Street N.E., Columbia Heights and the City Council waived the remainder of the sixty day notice to the local governing body. Business Revolving Loan Fund - Loan Review Committee Bylaws The Council approved the "Housing and Redevelopment Authority Business Revolving Loan Fund Review Committee Bylaws/Functions" as approved by the HRA Board of Commissioners on April 29, 1991. Purchase of Lumber The Council authorized the purchase of various pieces of lumber from Shaw Lumber Company in the amount of $3,914.]O based on their low written quotation submitted and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Purchase of Motor Vehicle The Council ratified the action of the City Manager authorizing the purchase of a )989 Chevrolet Corsica for $6,499 from National Car Rental; the monies to come from the Undesignated Fund Balance of the Capitol Equipment Re- placement Fund. Approval of License Applications The Council approved the license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees. Approval of Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of bills as listed ~rom proper funds. 4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1991 page 4 5. OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. Official Signing of Sister Cities' Agreement The Sister Cities Agreement is between the Cities of Columbia Heights, Minnesota and Lomianki, Poland. Mayor Carlson signed the agreement. Dolores Strand, a member of the Sister Cities Commlttee, read the Agreement in English. Tony Maciaszek, also a member of the Committee, read the Agreement in Polish. The Agree~nt will be forwarded to the Mayor of Lomianki for his signature. b. Proclamation for Public Works Week Mayor Carlson read the proclamation designating the week of May 19 - 25, 1991 as Public Works Week. The Public Works Director accepted the proclamation and invited all resideets to attend the Public Works Open House on Tuesday, May 21st. Don Chies, 4020 Tyler Street, advised the Council of the mast recent problem he and his brother have experienced with water in their basement. He noted that this problem has been going on for nearly twenty gears. He felt the cause was the overloading of the sanitary sewer system with the double lines coming from the Hilltop Addition. The Public Works Director suggested that the problem may be corrected with the installation of gate valves in the line going into the three or four homes being affected. He felt the infiltration from the Chatham Road lift station was the cause. Discussion continued regarding the manual operation necessary with gate valves. Mr. Chies was referred to the Public Works Director to further discuss this matter. Joe Ryan, 3916 Arthur Street, that water blockage is being experienced in his back yard as well as yards of some of his neighbors. He felt the water was being blocked by a property owner who has done some landscaping and planting as well as some regrading on property adjacent to a storm sewer which was installed in 1987 to correct pending problems in the area. The Public Works Director advised that the storm drain installed in 1987 was for the purpose of eliminating ~o~ding and a swampy area. He noted that the City has no easements other than the one for the storm drain. He recommended that another drain be installed or that easements be gotten from the property owner and to have the property owner remove his plantings and landscaping. He has spoken to the property owner for assurance that the drain~n~ area ~ecessar¥ to a~ev~at~ the problem would be left open. He felt the pro~pet~¥ o~ner was not too approachable to do[n~ this. Ryan noted that the installation of the drain was an assessed project and the problem bas not been solved. Dennis Falldin, 1831 39th Avenue, indicated his unwillingness to pay for another storm drain. The City Attorney felt this was a civil matter and that the City has no access to the property. The Public Works Director advised that the easement- for the drain installation was very specific in addressing access to maintain the pipe but not to maintain continual drainage. It was noted that about one hundred feet would be needed to clear any possible obstructions to the drainage of the pipe. Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1991 page 5 Councilmember Peterson felt it was generally understood that the property in the area would be kept clear so that the water could drain in the proper diFection. He suggested that the City Manager and the Pubic Works Director could visit the property owner whose plantings and landscaping is blocking the drainage. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to refer this matter to the City Manager for review and that a report will be made at the next Council meeting. Roll call: All ayes c. Agreement for City Manager Position Councilmember Nawrocki had hoped that an agreement would be in place so it would be effective July 1, 1991. He has received additional information today and will report on this to the Council in the future. 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. Planning and Zoning Commission 1. Lotsplit - 1725 37th Avenue N.E. This lotsplit is being requested for a parcel which would have the address of 1725 37th Avenue N.E.. The Building Inspector is requesting that soil testing be done to determine the buildability of the lot. There are no special assessments outstanding. Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 91-25 SUBDIVISION REQUEST I, Walter F. & Helen M Bochnak hereby request a split of PIN 36 30 24 43 0026 legally described as: Lot 2, Block 6, Auditor's Subdivision of Walton's Sunny Acres Third, Anoka County, Minnesota. Except the East 300 feet. Except the South 100 feet of West 228.30 feet. THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE: 1. Lot 2, Block 6, Auditor's Subdivision of Walton's Sunny Acres Third, Anoka County, Minnesota. Except the East 300 feet thereof. Also except She South 100.0 feet thereof. 2. The South 100.O feet of Lot 2, Block 6, Auditor's Subdivision of Welton's Sunny Acres Third, Anoka County, Minnesota. Except the East 300.0 feet thereof. Also ezcept the West 228.3 feet thereof. Be it further resolved that special assessments of record in the office of the City of Columbia Heights as of this day, against the above described property, in the amount of $ - 0 - be divided. Any pending or future assessments will be levied according to the new split as Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1991 page 6 approved this day. Any lotsplit given approval shall become invalid if the resolution, motion or other Coun. ciI action approving the said lotsplit is not filed with the County Auditor within one (1) year of the date of the Counci] action. PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT ACTION: APPROVED This 7th day of May, 1991. Offered by: Larson Seconded by: Paterson Roll call: All ayes Evelyn Ny~aard (si~.) Zoning Officer Walter Bochnak (sig.) HeJen Bochnak (si~.) Signatures of Ow=ers, Notarized. 418 9th Avenue N.E., Minneapolis Owner's Address Telephone No. 379-8313 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this 19th day of April, 1991. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED Jane Ann Gleason (si~.) Notary Public Hennepin County Commission expires 2-11-97 This 13th day of May, 1991. Offered by: Paterson Seconded by: Clerkin Roll call: All ayes Mayor Edward M. Carlson Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary FEE $10.00 DATE PAID 4-19-91 RECEIPT NO. 014735 b. Traffic Commissio~ The minutes of the May 6, 1991 Traffic Commission meeting were distributed. A request was received by the Traffic Commission to remove a handicapped sign located at 4904 Sixth Street. The Traffic Commission is recommending the sign be removed. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to direct staff to remove the handicapped sign located at 4904 Sixth Street. Roll call: All ayes c. Temporary Sign Request from Northeast Chiropractic Clinic Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the temporary signage as requested by Northeast Chiropractic Clinis, 3701 Reservoir Boulevard, provided a $100 deposit is submitted to the City to assure the removal of the temporary signage by May 19, 1991. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1991 page 7 8. OLD BUSINESS a. Award of 1991 Weed Cutting Contract Councilmember Nawrocki questioned the inclusion in the bid of the low bidder which specifically mentioned "per location." He felt this could increase the charges. Noting the bid specifications did not include the equipment which must be used, Councilmember Nawrocki observed that some cutting could take more time depending on the equipment used. The person who did the weed cutting last year noted that considerable time is spent in cleaning up property before as well as after the cutting. He also stated that an average lot takes approximately one hour to cut. Councilmember Nawrocki felt more information would be desirable before awarding the contract, he noted that due to the amount of rains already in the season weeds are really growing. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to award the 1991 Weed Cutting Contract to Gene's Mowing Service of Columbia Heights based upon the low bid of $30 per hour and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes Mayor Carlson stated that the person who had the weed cutting contract for 1991 did a very good job. Councilmember Nawrocki requested what fee will be charged to property owners where weeds are cut. The Public Works Director advised this matter will return to the Council for its approval. b. Letter from property owner of rental property at 4615 Tyler Street The owner of the above-mentioned property sent a letter to the Mayor and Council requesting assistance with a storm water drainage property at that location. This matter was referred to staff. c. Advertising at Top Valu Liquor Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Twin Cities Reader for eight advertisements of liquor store merchandise and hours, at a cost not to exceed $3,360. Roll call: All ayes d. Award of Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs Project #9100 Motion by Ruettimann, secodd by Peterson to award Municipal Project #9100 to Advanced Concrete, Inc. of Burnsville, Minnesota, based upon their low formal bid of $39,229.36 and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same. Roll ¢a11: All ayes e. Award of Storage Bins Motion by Clerkin, second by Ruettlmann to award the construction of three storage bin~'to RR Tie and Landscaping based upon their low written quotation for $7,720.90 and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1991 page ¢ f. Award of Bid for Municipal Projects #9101 and #9102 These two projects are for sealcoating of alleyways and parking lots. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to award Municipal Projects #9101 and #9102 to Astech Corporation based upon their Iow formal bid of $50,116.21 and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the same. Roll call: Ali ayes h. Other New Business Mayor Carlson noted that the driveway at the construction site of Parkview Villa South is very difficult to use and in poor condition. The Executive Director of the HRA advised that the contractor is planning on poarlng the driveway concrete this week. Councilmember Nawrocki felt more care should be given to cleaning up in the area and noted that there is considerable dirt on 40th Avenue. 10. REPORTS a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was'submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: 1. MTC Bus RouZe Change: The MTC sent a letter to the City requesting per- mission to use the 4000 block of Van Buren as a portion of a bus route. The City Manager requested direction as to a response from the Council. in response to a Councilmember's question, the Public Works Director advised that the street is not constructed to handle the additional traffic which would be generated by this route change and may possibly need to be reconstructed if the change is approved. Mayor Carlson is opposed to the change. 2. Restriction of Boat Speed on Silver Lake: A copy of a draft ordinance the City of St. Anthony is proposing was received by the City Manager today. The ordinance would restrict boat speeds durin9 certain hours of the day. Because of the lateness of the ordinance, the City Manager will include it on the agenda of the next Council meeting. 3. Alley Project: A public hearing will be held on May 28th regarding the alley project between 52nd and 53rd Avenues and 4th and 5th Streets. Approximate costs would be $33.00 per foot for asphalt and $49.00 per foot for concrete. 4. Water Quality Study of LaBelle Pond: It is felt that the water quality study of LaBelle Pond will cost about $25,000 for engineering costs for the entire project. In March of 1991, the Council had authorized up to $7,000 for the first phase of the project and it is anticipated it should cost about $5,000. The second phase will be paid for from C.D.B.G. funds. Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1991 page 9 5. Request from Complete Graphics: The owners of Complete Graphics are requesting permission to enlarge their facility on 40th Avenue. The NRA Executive Director showed the Council their proposed plans and drawings. The City Manager advised the Council that there is an ordinance restriction of 3,000 feet on print shops. To approve this request an ordinance change would be required. Councilmember Nawrocki expressed a concern regarding the impact this expansion may have on the residential property behind this site. 6. Silver Lake Ordinance: Homeowners around Silver Lake are requesting Columbia Heights and St. Anthony to take steps to control the speed of boats on the Lake. A copy of a proposed ordinance was received too late for appropriate review by staff. Comments from the Council were being requested. It was noted that residents are concerned about erosion and noise. 7. Six Cities Watershed Rules: The Council received copies of the proposed amended joint powers agreement for Six Cities. Councilmember Nawrocki stated he assumes that the involved municipalities will have an opportunity to vote on these changes. 8. Tax Forfeit Property Sales: The City Manager advised that there have been additional tax forfeit propert!es sold in the City and he is waiting to receive the documentation for these sales from the City Attorney. 9. Council Work Session: A Council work session was established for Tuesday, May 21st at 7:30 p.m.. b. Report of ~he City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann that at the conclusion of this meeting the Council will constitute itself to be in a'work session after the adjournment. Ro)l call: All ayes ADJOURNMENT Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Roll call: All ayes Ma-y~r Edward M.- Carlso~ /~o-Anne Student,-~Counci 1 Secretary