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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 28, 1992OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 28, 1992 The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00- p.m. by Mayor Murzyn. 1. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Mur2yn - present 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: Minutes for Approval The minutes of the December 10, 1992 Budget/Levy Hearing, the December 14, 1992 Special Council Meeting and the December 14, 1992 Regular Council Meeting were approved as presented and there were no corrections. Resolution No. 92-53; Adopting 1993 & 1994 Salary and Fringe Benefit Adjustments for Po]ice Officers The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 92-53 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 the City of Columbia Heights that: WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union, Local 320, representing Officers of the City's Police De!~artment, and members of the City negotiating team, a~ said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable labor agreement for calendar years 1993 and 1994; and, WHEREAS, a copy of said labor agreement will be made available for inspection at the Office of the City Manager and is made a part hereof by reference; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the labor agreement as negotiated, be and are hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for calendar years 1993 and 1994 for REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 28, 1992 PAGE 2 Officers of the Columbia Reights Police Department. BE IT FURTRER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute this agreement. Passed this 28th day of December, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Resolution No. 92-54, Designating Depositories for Funds of the City of Columbia Heiqhts The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 92-54 DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR FUNDS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marquette Banks Minneapolis and the Northeast State Bank be hereby designated as the depositories for monies of the City of Columbia Heights,. and the Treasurer of this City is hereby directed to deposit monies of this City in said banks, and the Marquette Bank and Northeast State Bank are hereby authorized and directed to honor and pay any checks or orders, when signed by the Mayor, City Manager and Treasurer for the withdrawal or transfer of funds on deposit in said banks in whatever form. AND, that. the following financial institutes be designated as official depositories of the City of Columbia Heights for investment purposes: Marquette Bank Minneapolis, Northeast State Bank, Twin City Federal, Norwest Bank, American National Bank of St. Paul, First Banks, Merrill Lynch Government Securities, Inc., Prudential-Bache Securities, Minnesota Municipal Money Market Fund, Piper Jaffray & Hopwood, Inc., Juran & Moody, Inc., Shearson-Lehman Brothers. AND, that the Treasurer shall have the authority to wire transfer funds from one official depository to another for the purpose of investing City funds. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 28, 1992 PAGE 3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in case such deposit, shall at any time exceed the sum for which its deposits are insured under the acts of Congress of the United States relating to insurance of bank deposits, said depository shall immediately furnish bond or securities in lieu of bond. The following are hereby designated as the places for safekeeping of all securities in lieu of such bond: The Marquette Bank Minneapolis, The Federal Reserve Bank, Norwest Bank, First National Bank of St. Paul, Manufacturers Hanover Bank, Midland National Bank, American National Bank of St. Paul, First Banks, Piper Jaffray & Hopwood, Inc., Juran & Moody, Inc. Passed this 28th day of December, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Designating an Official Newspaper for 1993 The Council designated the Columbia Heights Focus as the official City newspaper for 1993 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Columbia Heights Focus for required publications. License Applications The Council approved the 1993 license applications as listed upon payment of the proper fees. Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. o APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes o OPEN MIKE There was no one present for Open Mike. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 28, 1992 PAGE 4 ~ . , . ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS There were no additional ordinances or resolutions to those already addressed on the Consent Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS a. Appointments to Boards and Commissions 1. Human Services Commission Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to appoint Dan Garcia to the Human Services Commission with such term to expire in April of 1993. Roll call: All ayes 2. H.R.A. Board This item was removed from the agenda at this time. Councilmember Nawrocki suggested that other vacancies on various boards and commissions should be considered soon at a Council work session. The City Manager agreed and also reconm~ended that appointments and re-appointments be included on the agenda as well. B. Alexandra House Councilmember Nawrocki had attended a meeting at the Alexandra House where future building construction was discussed. He noted that the City presently provides some operating funds for this organization and that some Columbia Heights' residents benefit from its services. Representatives of the Alexandra House will be making a presentation for funding from the City's Community Development Block Grant. funds for its building fund. This presentation will be made to the Human Services Commission. Councilmember Nawrocki requested that the Commission review this organization's application very carefully and he feels they are a very worthwhile organization. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS A. Classified Contract with Star Tribune Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to renew the classified contract with REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 28, 1992 PAGE 5 the Star Tribune, effective January 1, 1993 through December 31, 1993. Roll call: All ayes B. Attendance of the Assistant Finance Director at the Annual GFOA Conference Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the attendance of June Johnston, Assistant Finance Director, at the Annual Government Finance Officer's Association Conference from May 2 - 5, 1993 and that related expenses be reimbursed. Councilmember Nawrocki expressed a concern with having this person out of town when the audit is being done. He noted that a new auditing firm is doing the audit and may need additional staff assistance from this employee. He also requested reassurance that the completion of the audit will not be interrupted because of her absence for this conference and other anticipated time out of the office. The Finance Director assured the Council that her absences will not. interfere with the timely completion of the audit. Roll call: All ayes C. Change Order for Park Building Accessibility Improvements The Public Works Director advised that the correct amount of funds still left in the CDBG fund for this project is $3,858.00. Motion by Clerkin, second by Ruettimann to authorize Change Order #1 to furnish and install two new lavatories on Project #9211 and to lower two drinking fountains on Project #9220, to KM Building Company, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a total of $925.10 and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes D. Final Payment for Municipal Project #9200 (1992 Miscellaneous Concrete) Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkin to accept the work for Municipal Project #9200 (1992 Miscellaneous Concrete) and to authoriae final payment of $5,438.83 to Advanced Concrete, Inc. Roll call: All ayes E. Purchase of Athletic Equipment Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize staff to obtain quotes for youth athletic equipment for the recreation program. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 28, ]992 PAGE 6 10. REPORTS A. Report of the City Manaqer The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: Jackson Pond Repair Project: The City Manager advised this project is completed except for seeding of the grass which will be done in the spring. A full report will be made to the City Council. o HRA: A memo was received from the City Manager which addressed the future of having the bookkeeping functions of the HRA maintained by the City's Finance Department. A memo was also received regarding a potential buyer of the Columbia Heights Business Center. These two items will be discussed at the joint meeting of the City Council and the HRA Board of Commissioners on December 29th. Counci]member Nawrocki stated he felt it difficult to believe that the bookkeeping functions of the HRA could not be combined with those of the City for calendar year ]993. He had understood after much discussion this was a possibility and it has been done successfu]]]y in other cities. Discussion followed regarding Councilmembers serving on both the Council and and Economic Development Authority. The Finance Director advised there are probably no legal prohibitions for service on both bodies but felt it was an accounting requirement. He noted this could affect the City's bond rating and initiate questions from the State Auditor's office. The Mayor inquired if there is additional information on this matter. The City Manager responded that staff will copy the Council on the source. , Council Work Sessions: Monday, January 4th at 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 19th at 7:00 p.m. were the dates and time selected for Council work sessions. o Purchase of Biodeqradab]e Compost Bins: Two "winter specials" of compost packages will be made in the amount of $189.90. Councilmember Nawrocki inquired if Council authorization is required for this purchase. The City Manager advised this is not necessary. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBE9 28, 1992 PAGE 7 o Incorrect Statement: At the December 14th Council Meeting, Steve Dziedzic stated that one of his neighbors is a City employee and it appears that the Housing Maintenance Code is not being enforced at that person's residence. The City Manager advised that no City employee lives at the residence identified by Mr. Dziedzic. It also is not rental property and the entire building houses one family. . Criteria for Hazardous Sidewalk: The criteria for designating sidewalk as hazardous was discussed. A public hearing will be held to address assessable hazardous sidewalk repair projects. Councilmember Peterson suggested that a video be made of the problem areas in the City as this facilitates any discussion at the public hearing. ADJO[]RNMENT Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Roll call: All ayes Mayor ~Donald J. ~M%frzyn6/ Jr. ,~-A~ Student, Council Secretary