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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 25, 1991OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 25, I~1 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 CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the Consent Agenda: Approval of Minutes of Council Meetings The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 11, 1991 and the Public Improvement Hearing of March 14, )991 as presented and there were no correc[ions. Resolution No. 91-19; Requpstin~ the State of Minnesota Maintain S.C.O.R.E. Funding as Originally Prescribed by the Legislature The Council waived the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 91-19 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA MAINTAIN S.C.0.R.E. FUNDING AS ORI.GINALLY PRESCRIBED BY THE LEGISLATURE WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, has been offering recycling services to residents, through a recycling drop-off center, since 1985, and in April 1989, the City implemented a comprehensive solid waste abatement program, including curbside residential collection program, continuing the recycling drop-off center, city facility office paper recycling program, residential yard waste composting program, and multi-dwelling residential recycling program; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has abated approximately 4,340 tons since 1985; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has distributed containers for curbside recycling, developed and mailed educational literature, held public meetings, and established a collection fee for its solid waste abatement programs; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Legislature passed the S.C.O.R.E. bill in 1989; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Legislature placed a 35% reduction goal on the Seven County Metropol.itan area by January 1, 1994; and WHEREAS, the metropolitan municipalities will play a critical role in meeting this goal; and WHEREAS, the legislation required a 6% sales tax be.placed on waste hauling and disposal to pay a portion of the programs mandated under this legis- lation; and Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1991 page 2 WHEREAS, Anoka County distributes S.C.O.R.E. funds to the munlcipalities for their use in waste abatement programs; and WHEREAS, municipalities are dependent on these S.C.O.R.E. funds as budget revenue from Anoka County, in order to fund waste abatement programs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights requests the State of Minnesota maintain the existing funding formula under S.C.O.R.E. and maintain current levels of funding to metropolitan counties. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights requests that the State of Minnesota distribute the S.C.O.R.E. funds for solid waste abatement programs as originally prescribed under the legislation. PASSED and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights this 25th day of March, 1~91. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Clerkin All ayes Mayor Edward M. Carl son Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Request from Golden Agers Club - St. Matthew Lutheran Church - To Close Washington Street The Council approved the closing of Washington Street from 41st to 42nd Avenues on Thursday, June 13th, from the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in conjunction with a Summerfest to be held by the Golden Agers Club of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Purchase of Fire Hydrants The Council authorized the purchase of three Waterous WB-59, 8' Bury Fire hydraots from Davies Water Equipment Company of Minnepolis, based upon their low quotation of $3,095.37 and also authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same. Attendance of Liquor Operations Manager at Liquor Convention The Council authorized the attendance of the Liquor Operations Manager at the National Liquor Stores Association, Inc. annual convention, May 12 through May 16 in Las Vegas, Nevada and also authorized all related expenses to be reimbursed. Attendance of Fire Chlef at International Association of Fire Chief's Annual Conference The Council authorized the attendance of the City's Fire Chief, Charles Kewatt, at the International Association of Fire Chief's Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada from September 20-25, 1991 and that related expenses be reimbursed. Authorization to Seek Bids for Sealcoating City-Owned Parkln~ Lots The Council authorized staff to seek bids for sealcoating of City-owned parking lots. Approval of License Applications The Council approved the 1991 license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees. Regular Council Meeting March page 3 Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of bills as llsted out of proper funds. 4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS a. Fair Housing Month Proclamation Mayor Carlson read the proclamation designating April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Columbia Heights. He presented it to Mickey Rooney, a member of the Anoka County Association of Realtors and a resident of Columbia Heights. b. Week of the Young Child Proclamation Mayor Carlson read the proclamation which designated the week of April 7 - 13, 1991 as The Week of The Young Child in Columbia Heights. He presented it to Sally Bancroft Carlson. c. Legislative Update - Senator Frank Senator Frank, who represents the City of Columb!s Heights, apprised the Council of some of the current activity at the Legislature. He noted that the legislative session will probably not recess on May 20th but rather will continue into the summer with a special session. The Senator briefly reviewed some of the bills presently being considered by the Senate. Mayor Carlson thanked the Senator for attending this meeting and encouraged him to return at his convenience. Councilmember Nawrocki stated his ap- preciation for Senator Frank's availablity and responsiveness. d. Dave Zurbey, 4034 Cleveland Street, had comments on three issues of interest. He noted that the most recent installation of street lights in his area was not justified, in his opinion, and that if property owners installed lights in their yards it would be just as effective and less costly. Members of the Council responded there have been many requests for this type of lighting. Some councilmembers also felt there was more illumination'from these lights which benefitted everyone, not just the homeowner. Mr. Zurbey felt the proposed semaphore on 37th Avenue and Stinson BouleVard was not necessary, and that increased painting of the crosswalks or a flashing yellow pedestrian sign would be just as effective. He suggested there be a four way stop sign at the intersection of 37th Avenue and Johnson Street and that no lights be placed on 3~th Avenue md 5tinson Boulevard. He also stated that concrete strees require no maintenance and suggested they be considered rather than bituminous. The Public Works Director responded that traffic warrants show that traffic lights on 37th and Stinson Boulevard are justified. He noted that requests for something to assure safe pedestrian crossing at 3~th and Stinson Boulevard have been received for the past five or six years from senior citizens in the area. Costs for concrete streets are approximately fifty percent more than bituminous streets. The issue of pedestrian signals at Johnson Street and 37th Avenue will be referred to the Traffic Commission for its con- sideration. Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1991 page 4 Counci)member Nawrocki requested that Mr. Zurbey be notified of the Traffic Commission where this item will be discussed. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS a. Continuation of Recessed Public Hearing of March 14, 1991 1. Resolution No. 91-16; Being a Resolution Ordering Improvements This resolutlon addresses sealco~ting of bituminous alleyways in the City and is known as Project #9101. At the Public Improvement Hearing on March 14th property owners on the alley between 52nd and $3rd Avenues, 4th to 5th Streets, stated their opposition to sealcoating of their alley as they felt the alley needed surface improvements and solutions to the water problems being experienced in the alley. The Council requested staff to draft some proposals to address these problems to be presented at this continued public hearing. The Public Works Director advised this alley was constructed in 1959 and a portion of the alley was laid at a grade of 0.3~. This grade was selected in order to keep it at or below the existing garages and meet the grade on $3rd Avenue. He noted that 0.3~ grade has not been effective in having the water flow out of the alley. It was his recommendation to install a storm sewer in the alley which would involve reconstruction of most of the alley. The approximate cost for this proposal is $27.52 per alley foot. Another option for this alley would be to smooth out the alley and to place an overlay on its surface. Residents of the area recalled some of their experiences with water ponding in the a)ley. They were advised that a reconstruction project could be done if 51% of the residents agreed. This would be an assessable project. Council- member Nawrocki suggested that City crews could use a profiling machine on this alley which would do a better job of patching its surface and remove some of the bumps in it. A "v" could be put in the alley with the City's new patching machine. He recommended the residents circulate a petition for this work and bring it back to another public hearing, May 28, 1991 was established as the date for another public hearing on this alley and is was removed from Project #glO1. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 91-16 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 11th day of February, 1991 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property owners, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a Council meeting on the 14th day of March, 1991, and on the 25th day of March, )991, and WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions. Regular Council Meeting I~arch 25, I~1 page $ NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: !. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows: Seal¢oatlng of the following bituminous alleys in the City: Californ~a St. and Na~n St., 39th Ave. to 283' North Ha£n St. and 2nd St., 37th Ave. to 3Otb Ave. Na~n St. and 2nd St., 38th Ave. to 39th Ave. 2nd St. ~nd 2 1/2 St,, 37th Ave. to $8th&ve. 2nd St. and 2 2/2 St., 38th Ave. to Edsemoor PLace 2 2/2 St. and 3rd St., 37th Ave. to 38th Ave. Un~ve:s~t7 Ave. and 4th St., 353' to $00' South of &&th Ave. Un£ve:s~t7 Ave. and ath St., &&th Ave. to &Sth Ave. Un~ve:s~t7 Ave. and ath St., &gth Ave. to $0th Ave. 39th Ave. and a0th Ave., ~ill St. to Jeffetson St. &th St. and 5th St., &Tth Ave. to &Sth Ave. &th St. and ~th St., agth Ave. to 50th Ave. &th St. and 5th St., S0th Ave. to 52st Ave. &th St. and 5th St, ~lst Ave. to 52nd Ave. Sth St. and 6th St., alst Ave. to 42nd Ave. 5th St. and 6t~ St., &Tth Ave. to aBth Ave. 5th St. and 6th St., &Sth Ave. to &gth Ave. 5th St. and 6th St., 50th Ave. to 52st Ave. 5th St. and 6th St., 52nd Ave. to 53rd Ave. 6th St. and 7th St., 52st Ave. to 52nd Ave. Eash£ngton St. and Jefferson St., &2st Ave. to &2nd Ave. 37th Ave. and $Sth Ave., 37th Ave. to Nad~son PLace 37th Ave. and 38th Ave., ~ad£son ~l. to Nad£son St, Had£son PL. and Had~son St., E/g AZ~e7 North to 38th Ave. 39th Ave. and &0th Ave., Jeffe:son St. to qu~nc7 St. Jefferson St, and Had~son St., agth Ave. to 50th Ave. Nad£son St. and ~ono:e St., &0th Ave. to &2st Ave. Had~son St. and ~ontoe St., a2nd Ave. to &3rd Ave. ~ed£son St. ~nd Honroe St., agth Ave, to 50th Ave. ~onroe St. and ~u~nc7 St., Bon:oe St. to a2st Ave. ~ontoe St. and Qu~c7 St., a2st Ave. to a2nd Ave. ~onroe St. ~d qa~c7 St., a2nd Ave. to a3td Ave. Bontoe St. ~d q~c7 St,, aath Ave. to aSth Ave. ~u~nc7 St. ~d Jackson St., ~a2' Not~ of ~Zst Ave. to a2nd Ave. Jackson St. and V~ Buten St., a0~ Ave. to a~st Ave. Jackson St. ~d V~ BUtCh St., a2nd Ave. to a3rd ~ve. Jackson St. and Centre2 Ave., agth Ave. to 60th Ave. Van Bu:en St, and CentraZ Ave., ~9~Ave. to a0~ Ave. Van Baren St. and Centra~ Ave., N/S AZle7 Sou~ of aZst Ave. Eest of CenttaZ Ave., aZst Ave. to 2~3' Sou~ of a~d Ave. V~ Buten St. ~d Central Ave,, a~d Ave. to a~rd Ave. Peter PZ. ~d Gould Ave., Peter P2. East to N/S East of Central Ave., South of a0th Ave. Central Ave. ~d ~ese~o~r ~vd., ~=ld Ave. to a0th Ave. ~let St. and Polk St., 37~ Ave. to ~gth Ave. ~71e: St. ~d PoZk St., 39th Ave. N. to S. EdEe of E/~ Alle7 ~let St. ~d ~oZk St., S.Ed~e E/~ Alle7 ~otth 22a' ~gt~ Ave. and a0th Ave., E. Edse N/S AZle7 ~aet to Polk ~TZe: St. ~d PoZk St., a2st Ave. to ~2nd Ave. PoZk St. ~d Buc~ St., South of ~9~ Ave. Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1991 page 6 Polk St. and Buchanan St., S. of 39th Ave. - Triangle Turnaround Polk St. and Johnson St., 39th Ave. to 321' North of )gth Ave. Polk St. and Johnson St., 321' to 570' North of 39th Ave. Polk St. and Johnson St., E. edge N/S alley East 330' Polk St. and Taylor St., 46th Ave. to 47th Ave. Taylor St. and Fillmore St., 45th Ave. to 46th Ave. Taylor St. and Fillmore St., 46th Ave. to 47th Ave. Parkview Lane and 47th Ave., Parkview Ln. to Parkview Ln. South of Fairway Drive, West to Chatham Road Heights Drive and Stinson Blvd., 45th Ave. to Heights Drive East of Jackson St., South of 42nd Ave. Work would include bituminous surface patching, and sealcoat application. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: Bituminous patching, asphalt emulsion and sealcoat aggregate. 3. That a careful estimate of the cost of the improvements has been made by the City Manager and the several )ors and parcels of land fronting upon and adjacent to such proposed improvements, which be deemed benefitted thereby, were properly notified of such hearings; and That the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of the several parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained. 5. That the City Manager shall proceed with taking of bids for the improvements, or portions of the improvements as stated herein. 6. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #873 - Project #9101. Passed this 25th day of March, 1991. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Nawrocki Ruettimann All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Edward M. Carlson Residents whose property is located on the alley located between 37th and 38th Avenues, Madison Place to 5th Street had also expressed concern with the proposed sealcoating of their alley at the March 14th Public Hearing. The Public Works Director advised the Council that this alley appears to be in fair condition and he felt the sealcoating was all that was needed at this time. No one from that area was In attendance at this meeting and this alley remained in Project #glO1. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to direct the City Manager to call for a Public Improvement Hearing on the alley between 52nd and 53rd Avenues, 4th to 5th Streets, on May 28, 1991. Roll call: All ayes 2. Resolution No. 91-17; Being a Resolution Ordering Improvements This resolution addresses reconstruction of 38th Avenue from 323 feet east Regular Council Meeting Hatch 25, 1~)~1 page 7 of 5th Street to Madison Place. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 91-17 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT5 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the llth day of February, 1991, ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property owners, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a Council meeting on the 14th day of March, 19~1, and on the 25th day of March, 1~1, and WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. That the location end extent of such improvements is as follows: Constructionof 38th Avenue N.E., from 323 feet east of 5th Street N.E. to Madison Place N.E. The proposed, road is 37 feet from back of curb to back of curb (existing bituminous width is 33 feet). Work would include watermain and storm sewer replacement, new concrete curb and gutter including driveway aprons, required driveway replacement, concrete service walk replacement, new aggregate base, new bituminous surfacing, resodding, and miscellaneous associated construction items. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: Aggregate base, bituminous surfacing, concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveway aprons and servicewalk, sod DIP watermain and copper services, reinforced concrete storm sewer pipe, concrete manholes and catch basins and various appurtenances. 3. That a careful estimate of the cost of the improvements has been made by the City Manager and the several )ots and parcels of land fronting upon and adjacent to such proposed improvements, which be deemed benefitted thereby, were properly notified of said hearings, and That the CEty Manager shall also list the names and owners of the several parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained. 5. That the City Manager shall proceed with taking of bids for the improvements or portions of the improvements stated herein. 6. That the City shall pay 25~ of the street construction cost. 7. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #841 - Project #8721. Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1991. page 8 Passed this 25th day of March, 1991. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Paterson A1 1 ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Edward M. Carlson b. Resolution :o Enter Into a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Fridley for Storm Sewer Improvements on NE Portion of the City Councilmember Nawrocki expressed concerns regarding this project being approved for bids without the City Council reviewing the bids and the proposed costs. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roil call: All ayes Councilmember Nawrocki, offered the motion; Councilmember Ruettimann seconded it with the understanding that the Joint Powers Agreement and the resolution not be signed by the Mayor until the Columbia Heights City Council had reviewed the plans and specifications for this project and approve the award of bid before the bids are let. The Public Works Director observed that the Counci) may require the services of a consulting engineer. The City Attorney noted that funds would need to be authorized for an engineering contract and he suggested t)~is matter be considered later in the meeting. The motion and the second were withdrawn. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to table this matter until later in the meeting. Roll call: Al) ayes c. Resolution No. 91-18; Authorizing the Use of M.S.A. Maintenance Funds Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. gl-18 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF MUNICIPAL STATE AID FUNDS ON T.H. 65 SIGNAL PROJECT AT h7TH AVE. N.E. AND $3RD AVE. N.E. WHEREAS, it has been deemed advisable and necessary for the City of Columbia Heights to participate in the cost of a signal construction project located on T.H. No. 65 within the limits of said municipality, and WHEREAS, said construction project has been approved by the Commissioner of Transportation and identified in his records as S.P. No. 207-5q, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Columbia Heights; That we do hereby appropriate from our Municipal State Aid Street Funds the sum of $h,696.~3 to apply toward the construction of said project and request the Commissioner of Transportation to approve this authorization. Dated this 25th day of March, 19~1. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Clerkin All ayes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1991 page 9 Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Edward M. Carlson CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the aforegoing resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, at a duly authorized meeting thereof, held on the 25th day of March, 1991, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my presence. Jo-Anne Student, Deputy City Clerk Motion by Ruettimann, second by Paterson to authorize the use of Municipal State Aid Maintenance Funds on Trunk Highway 65 signal project for 41st, 45th, $Oth and 42nd Avenues N.E. for a cost not to exceed $17,749.57. Roll call: All ayes d. Resolution No. 91-20; Setting Taxi Cab Rates Councilmember Nawrocki felt this matter should continue to be brought before the Council for its consideration for rate changes and suggested a change in the last paragraph be made to accommodate this. Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 91-20 SETTING TAXI CAB RATES IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is a community adjacent to the City of Minneapolis, which licenses many of the same taxi cab companies which operate within the City of Columbia Heights; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Minneapolis sets rates and approves rate increases for all licensed taxi cab companies operating within the City of Minneapolis upon thorough investigation and review of financial records of the taxi cab companies; and WHEREAS, in setting rates and approved rate increases for all licensed cab companies operating within the City of Columbia Heights, an attempt will be made to avoid duplication of effort and to achieve consistency in rate setting; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, that rates for all licensed taxi cab companies operating in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, be set at the same rate as is set for ell licensed taxi cab companies operating in the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and that such rate change is effective immediately. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such future rate increases be brought before the City Council for approval. Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1991 page 10 Passed this 25th day of March, 1991. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Peterson Rol1 call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Edward M. Carlson 7. COMMUNICATIONS Temporary Signage Request - Emory Book Sales Motion by Clerkln, second by Peterson to approve the temporary signage request of Emory Book Sales, h330 Central Avenue N.E., from March 29 through April ], 199], as presented, subject to the submitta] of a $100 deposit to the License/ Permit Clerk prior to the installation of the temporary signage. Roll call: Ail ayes Continuation of Discussion Regarding Joint Powers Agreement with Fridley The Public Works Director requested tabling of the discussion of the Joint Powers Agreement with Frid]ey for storm sewer improvements in the northeast portion of the City. He advised this matter was being discussed at the Fridley City Council meeting tonight and felt he shou]d get the results of that Council's discussion before any action is taken by the Columbia Heights City Council. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to table this matter until the next regular Council meeting. Roll call: All ayes 8. OLD BUSINESS a. Award of Plant Mixed Bituminous Materials An error was made on the agenda for the March llth Council resulting in two mistakes in the award of plant mixed bituminous materials, The action of the Council has to be reconsidered, Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkin to reconsider the action of the Council regarding the award for plant mixed bituminous materials taken at the March ll, 1991 Council meeting. Roll call: All ayes Motion to amend by Peterson, second by Clerkin the followlng motion: 2231-Type 41 Binder Tower Asphalt $22,30 per ton-delivered 2231-Type 41 Binder Tower Asphalt $18.00 per ton-oicked up 2231-Type 41 Wear Midwest Asphalt $23.00 per ton-delivered 2231-Type 41 Wear Midwest Asphalt $18.80 per ton-picked up to read as follows: 2231-Type 41 Binder 2231-Type 41 Binder 2231-Type 41 Wear 2231-Type 41 Wear Roll call: All ayes Midwest Asphalt Midwest Asphalt Midwest Asphalt Midwest Asphalt $22.30 per ton-delivered $18.80 per ton-picked up $23.00 per ton-delivered $19.50 per ton-picked up Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1~1 page 11 Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkin to approve the motion as amended. Roll call on amended motion: All ayes NEW BUSINESS a. Amendment to 1~1 Community Development Block Grant Program The City has been notified that an additional amount of funding has been realized from that originally projected and that there are also resldual funds left from 1988. Mayor Carlson requested that an additlonal $750.00 be allocated to the Friends of the Library for its request for reading materlals. Motion by Peterson, second by Nawrocki to concur with the funding recommendations of the HRA Board of Commissioners for the I~1 C.D.B.G. program. Ro11 call: Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson- aye Carlson - nay b. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Minneapolis is requesting all communities ~ho discharge storm water into its storm system to become a co-permittee for a discharge permit. Columbia Heights discharges storm water into the storm sewer system of Minneapolis. Staff is recommending that Columbia Heights become a co-permittee rather than apply for e separate permit as it would be very costly and time consuming. Councilmember Ruettimann inquired what liability exposure the City may have by being a co-permittee. The Public Works Director advised that there would be some exposure but these issues could be dealt with in a Joint Powers Agreement. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to authorize staff to draft an Agre- ement with the City of Minneapolis as a co-permlttee to meet the requirements of EPA regulations for a National Pol]utant Discharge Elimination System permit and that staff should pursue additional information regarding any additional responsibility of the City of Columbia Heights. RD]! call: All ayes c. Authorization to Sell, Salvage, or Dispose of City Property Car #158, a i~7~ Chevrolet sedan, was added to the list of property for the Public Works Department. Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to authorize the sale, salvage, or disposal of surplus City property (fixed assets) as indicated on the listing of surplus p~operty dated March 22, 1~1. Roll call: All ayes d. Establish Dates for Work Sessions Motion by Paterson, second by Ruettimann to establlsh Aprll 1, 1~91 at 8:00 p.m. and April 4, 1~1 at 7:00 p.m. as the dates and times for Councll work sessions. Roll call: Ail ayes 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.Flood Plain Area: Previously, the Council had indicated an interest in Regular Council Meeting March 25, 19~1 page 12 o 10. holding a public meeting for property owners affected by the flood plain designation. The City Manager recommended this be done at the April 22nd Council meeting. New Hires: Cindy Zaspel has been hired at the Accounting Coordinator, effective March 18, 1~91 and Wi]liam Cherrler took the position of Engineering Technician III on March 11, l~i. Spring Load Limits: The Public Works Director advised that the spring load limits are in effect. Update on Tax Proposal: The City Manager referred the Council to the recent AMM Bulletin which addressed the potential reductions in LGA and HACA. Councilmember Nawrockl observed that these reductions are only the Governor's proposals and are not yet in bill form. 13th Check Issue: Additional information has been received from the legal counsel regarding the 13th Check. The City Manager noted that the Council could take a formal or an informal position on this issue. Councilmember Nawrocki felt this matter should be decided by the Counci) relatively quickly as the Legislature will be acting on these bills soon. Columbia Heights Relief Association: A letter has been received regarding the Columbia Heights Relief Association. It was recommended that a change in the definition be made of the Top Patrolman to include longevity. Addendum to Joint Agreement with Hilltop for Police and Medlcal Service: The City Manager reviewed the addendum to the Joint Agreement with Hilltop for police and medical services. Councilmember Nawrocki inquired what would happen if Hilltop fails to comply. The Addendum stated that the City of Columbia Heights has the authority to automatically stop service five caledar days after any breach of-the Addendum. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Addendum to the Hilltop .Police and Medical Service Contract. Roil ca1]: Ali ayes Metropolitan Waste Commission's Request: The Metropolltan Waste Commission has requested Hilltop to make some changes in its se~er lines. The City has not as yet responded and have received another letter from the Commission. The Public Works Direc¢or has been representing Columbia Heights in this matter. Notion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to reaffirm that Fred Salsbury, the Public Works Director, continue to represent Columbia Heights in these negotiations. Roll call: All ayes Street Sweeping: The City Manager advised that City crews have been sweeping the City streets about sixteen hours each day. This is being done to avoid having all of the accumulated sand and debris flow into the sewers. City Bus: The City Manager received a copy of the condition of the City bus from the MTC. The report reflected a thorough inspection and stated that the bus was in very poor condition. Regular Council Meeting March 25, 1~1 page 13 ill. Swale in Back of Innsbruck Parkway: Much of the property has been removed from the swale in back of Innsbruck Parkway properties. Only one property owner has failed to comply. A hearing has been scheduled for next week in court regarding this matter and this property owner. 12. C.C. Ludwig Award: Councilmember Nawrocki advised he has received a letter from the Fridley City Council requesting the Columbia Heights City Council's support of Mayor Nee as the recipient of the C.C. Ludwig Award. The Council Secretary w111 draft a letter for signatures. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes 6-A~he Student., Council Secretary Mayor Edward M. Carl~on-