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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 14, 1992OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION DECEMBER 14, 1992 The Board of Trustees Meeting was called to order at 10:40 p.m. by Mayor Murzyn. 1. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to approve the minutes of the November 23, 1992 Board of Trustees - Volunteer Firefighter Relief Association as presented and there were no corrections. Roll call: All ayes 3. LEAVE OF ABSENCE - GUY DEMARS Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to record the leave of absence status for Guy N. DeMars, Volunteer Fire Department, effective December 9, 1992 to March 9, 1993. Roll call: All ayes 4. RESIGNATION - RONALD LARSON Motion' by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to accept the resignation of Ronald R. Larson effective November 23, 1992; no relief association benefits have been accrued. Roll call: All ayes 5. RESIGNATION - LE-MON LAWS Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to accept the resignation of Le-mon Laws, Volunteer Fire Department, effective December 11, 1992; no relief association benefits have been accrued. Roll call: All ayes 6. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn the Board of Trustees Meeting at 10:43 p.m. Roll call: All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 14, 1992 The Special Council Meeting/Public Hearing was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by Mayor Murmyn. 1. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, C]erkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present 2. PURPOSE OF MEETING The purpose of this Special Council Meeting/Public Hearing is to consider elimination of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the creation of an Economic Development Authority. Councilmember Nawrocki requested the City Manager to read the notice of this public hearing as it was published. The City Manager read the notice and Councilmember Nawrocki observed that there was no alternative such as restructuring of the MRA mentioned. The City Manager stated that there was no resolution available for this option. 3. PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION The City Manager stated the following reasons for considering eliminating the HRA and creating an EDA: 1. Accounting functions could be combined with the City's. 2. There could be a saVings of dollars as there could be substantial improved investments of HRA surplus. 3. The per diem for HRA commissioners could be eliminated as well as FICA costs. 4. There could be a reduction or elimination of liability insurance, a reduction in legal fees, and less copying costs. 5. There could be standardization of personnel procedures and a closer chain of command and policy making. 6. Only one audit would be necessary. The City Manager suggested these changes could result, in a savings of approximately $50,000 annually. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 2 Jon Pawluk, an HRA Commissioner, stated he will be supportive of whatever decision the Council may make. Me did express a concern with the hours which may be required by the Council, who will make up the EDA, and the associated time demands. Me felt the additional hours this activity would take may be difficult.Me suggested there be a joint planning session between the Council and the NRA Board of Commissioners. At this session, consideration could be Given to duplication of costs and efforts. Me recommended this matter be evaluated in a year. Counci]member Ruettimann advised that the Council has no problems with the MRA Commissioners and the manner in which they carry out their responsiblities, but are primarily focused on cost savings. Counci]member Nawrocki read a letter received from Sebe Meintz, Chairperson of the MRA. Meintz stated his concerns with the time requirements of the MRA and questioned whether the Council sitting as the EDA would allow enough time. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Murzyn to receive the letter from Sebe Meintz and place on file. Roll call: All ayes Councilmember Nawrocki felt there would be ways to save costs without eliminating the HRA and creating the EDA. His concern is that the EDA would enter into what could be a limited partnership in economic development and he questions the desirablit]y of this move. Me felt one alternative could be to restructure the MRA. The second alternative could be to have a joint session with the NRA and the Council to determine possible cost savings without actually doing a restructuring. Councilmember Nawrocki also suggested that some members of the City Council could delegate his service on the HRA to an alternate. He mentioned Pat Jindra, who presently serves on the HRA Board, as a candidate to represent him. He recognized the problems which could come from the .time requirements. Discussion continued reGardino a joint planning session. Motion by Ruettimann to continue the hearing at a future date. The motion was withdrawn. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to direct the City Manaoer to work with the Executive Director of the HRA to incorporate the recordkeeping functions into the City's SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING\PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 3 Financial Department for fiscal year starting January 1, 1993; that the City Manager and Executive Director of the HRA further explore how the City can work closer with the HRA on personnel matters and any other area of cooperation such as the City Manager has indicated earlier in this hearing here tonight; the recordkeeping functions include a combining of the books; and a joint planning session between the City Council and the HRA be held at the earliest convenient date. Roll ca]]: All ayes . ADJOURNMENT Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkin to adjourn the hearing at 7:30 p.m. Roll call: All ayes Mayor ald J. M~yn, ~/r. /6-Anne Student, Council Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Murzyn. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: Minutes of Previous Meetings The minutes of the November 23, 1992 Regular Council Meeting were approved as presented and there were no corrections. Resolution No. 92-42; increasing Income Guidelines The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 92-42 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SENIOR CITIZEN ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS FOR REFUSE, SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND WATER SUPPLY UTILITY RATES WHEREAS, the City Council has previously established eligibility standards for senior citizens for refuse service, disposal, and water supply; and WHEREAS, it has been the City's practice to maintain uniform eligibility standards whenever possible; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights as follows: · That anyone over 62' years of age with a maximum household income of $14,100 will be eligible for reduced rates. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above eligibility standard be effective January 1, 1993. Passed this 14th day of December, 1992. offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Nawrocki Clerkin All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murmyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 2 Resolution No. 92-43; Establishing Senior Citizens or Retired & Disabled Persons Hardship Special Assessment Deferral The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 92-43 BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SENIOR CITIZENS OR RETIRED AND DISABLED PERSONS HARDSHIP SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DEFERRAL WHEREAS, immediate payment of special assessments or installments on special assessments cast an undue hardship on some persons owning homestead properties who are 65 years of age or older or retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability for whom it would be a hardship to make payments, and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 435.193 - 435.195 makes it possible for a home rule charter city to pass a resolution establishing standards and guidelines for determining the existence of a disability. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS: 1. This deferral procedure shall apply only to assessments which are payable in five or more annual installments. 2. This deferral procedure shall apply only to property owned and occupied by the elderly, retired, or disabled applicant. Ownership and occupancy must be of the same nature as would qualify the applicant for a homestead exemption for tax purposes. 3. This deferral procedure shall apply only to homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older or retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability for whom it would be a hardship to make payments. Permanent and total disability shall have the same definition for purposes of assessment deferral as is used for social security purposes. 4. This deferral procedure shall not be construed as to prohibit the determination of hardship on the basis of exceptional and unusual circumstances not covered by the standards and guidelines herein so long as determination is made in a nondiscriminatory manner and does not give the applicant an unreasonable preference or advantage over other applicants. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER ]4, 1992 PAGE 3 5. In order to obtain a deferral of an assessment, the homeowner must make application on the forms prescribed by the Anoka County Auditor. If no such form is available, the City of Columbia Heights Assessment Clerk shall prescribe the appropriate form. 6. In granting a deferred assessment, the Council shall determine in its resolution approving the assessment roll the amount of interest, if any, to be charged on the deferred assessment. 7. The option of the homeowner to defer the payment of special assessments shall terminate and all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest. shall become due and payable upon the occurrence of any of the following events; a. The death of the owner, provided that the spouse is not otherwise eligible for benefits hereunder; b. The sale, transfer or subdivision of the property or any part thereof; c. If the property should for any reason lose its homestead status; or d. If for any reason the City shall determine that there would be no hardship to require immediate or partial payment. 8. No deferral may be granted unless the homeowner makes application to the City Assessment Clerk within thirty (30) days after adoption of the assessment by the Council. 9. The deferral shall apply to only 50% of the annual installment payment. If the 50% is not paid in a timely manner, the balance of .the annual installment along with all future installments shall become immediately due and payable. 10. No deferral shall be granted to any owner who has a gross annual household income from al 1 sources in excess of $14,100.00. 11. No deferral may be continued from year to year unless the owner shall file a renewal application before September 15th of each year. 12. No special assessment may be deferred for a period longer than the time set by the Council as the time over which the project is to be assessed. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 4 13. Interest on deferred assessments shall be at the rate set by the Council in its resolution adopting the assessment roll, and such interest shall be added to the amount deferred and shall be paid in accordance with Minnesota Statute 435.195 and this resolution. Passed this 14th day of December, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Nawrocki Clerkin All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on the 14th day of December, 1992. William J. Elrite, City Clerk Resolution No. 92-441 Being a Resolution Reqardinq First Phase of High 610 Construction The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 92-44 SUPPORT FOR THE INCLUSION OF A MODIFICATION OF THE COON RAPIDS BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE IN THE FIRST PHASE OF ANY T.H. 610 CONSTRUCTION AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH METRO MAYORS ASSOCIATION WHEREAS: The North Metro Mayors Association (NM_MA) is an organization comprised of eighteen North Metro communities; and WHEREAS: The North Metro Mayors Association has identified the construction of the T.H. 610 CROSSTOWN as the highest transportation priority project in the North Metro area; WHEREAS: The construction of T.H. 10 and T.H. 610 to T.H. 65 is scheduled for construction in phases through 1996, and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 5 WHEREAS: Existing T.H. 610 interchanges at Coon Rapids Boulevard and at East River Road in Coon Rapids provide no access to T.H. 10 or egress westbound on T.M. 10 within Coon Rapids, and WHEREAS: Alternative access egress to T.H. 10 from Coon Rapids traffic is circuitous, and WHEREAS: Several discussions have taken place with MnDOT relative to a modification of the Coon Rapids Boulevard interchange into a full movement folded diamond, and WHEREAS: Present plans for T.M. 10 construction do not include this interchange construction, and WHEREAS: A Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for T.H. 10 CROSSTOWN does not include the modification of the Coon Rapids Boulevard interchange, and WHEREAS: The modification of the Coon Rapids Boulevard interchange is essential to efficient accessibility to T.H. 10 easterly of Coon Rapids. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, which is a member of the North Metro Mayors Association, hereby requests that any plans for T.H. 610 construction westerly of T.H. 10 include a modification of the Coon Rapids Boulevard interchange to provide full traffic movements, and that these improvements be included in the first phase of any T.H. 610 construction. Passed this 14th day of December, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Nawrocki Clerkin All ayes Mayor Donald J. Mur~yn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Resolution No. 92-45, Support of the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 6 RESOLUTION NO. 92-45 SUPPORT OF ADOPTION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT REGARDING COMPLETION OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 610 CROSSTOWN PROJECT AS REQUESTED BY THE NORTH METRO MAYORS ASSOCIATION WHEREAS: The North Metro Mayors Association (NMMA) is an organization comprised of eighteen North Metro communities, and WHEREAS: The NMMA has identified the construction of T.H. 610 CPOSSTOWN as the highest transportation priority for the North Metro area, and WHEREAS: The NMMA supports the T.H. 610 CROSSTOWN corridor communities of Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Blaine and Moundsview in their united effort to secure federal and state funding for the construction of this important piece of transportation infrastructure, and WHEREAS: The NMMA encourages the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to work to secure all of the funding needed to complete construction of the entire T.M. 610 CROSSTOWN project from Interstate 35W in Moundsview to Interstate 94 in Maple Grove, and WHEFEAS: The NMMA wishes to recognize the cooperative spirit and support that MnDOT has exhibited to keep T.H. 6]0 CROSSTOWN project on schedule and situated as a top transportation priority in its metropolitan regional planning process, and WHEREAS: The NM_MA understands that our common effort must continue unabated in order to achieve the stated goal of constructing the entire T.H. 610 CROSSTOWN project before the turn of the century, and WHEREAS: The NMMA is committed to working with MnDOT, the Metropolitan Council and elected officials of the North Metro area in securing the transportation funds needed to complete the T.H. 610 CROSSTOWN project in a timely manner, and WMEPEAS: The NMMA played a vital role in securing federal funding in the amount of $36 million for construction of the second stage of T.H. 610 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 7 CROSSTOWN through Brooklyn Park, and has worked diligently with MnDOT to keep the .construction of the eastern portion of the 610 CROSSTOWN through Blaine and Moundsview on schedule, and WHEREAS: The NMMA is committed to providing the necessary time, talent and resources needed to keep T.M. 610 CROSSTOWN on schedule as the top transportation project for the North Metro area, and views the adoption of the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement, dated October 1992, as a critical step in the process of preparing the reserved 610 corridor in Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove for funding and scheduled construction phases. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, which is a member of the North Metro Mayors Association, hereby requests that the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement, dated October 1992, prepared by Strgr, Roscoe & Fausch, Inc., in cooperation with MnDOT, be adopted and used as the basis for implementing the T.H. 610 CROSSTOWN project. Passed this ]4th day of December, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Nawrocki Clerkin All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Settlement of Civil Lawsuit The Council ratified the action of the City Manager in approving the payment of $24,000 to Barry Reed and Frank Pastuszk in settlement of the civil lawsuit, and that the payment will be made from the Self-Insurance Trust Fund. Holiday Party Expense The Council ratified the action of the City Manager and authorized payment of $3,136.50 to the Dragon House of Columbia Heights. Authorization to Obtain Quotes for T-Shirts and Caps The Council authorized staff to obtain quotes for t-shirts and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 8 ~ , baseball caps for the recreation program. APProval of License Applications The Council approved the 1993 license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees. Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes Approval of Minutes of the November 9, 1992 Regular Council Meeting It was noted that a reconsidered motion in the November 9, 1992 Council Meeting minutes had not been approved after reconsideration. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the Box Seat Restaurant as amended at the November 9, 1992 Council Meeting. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to approve the minutes of the November 9, 1992 Regular Council Meeting as amended. Roll call: All ayes OPEN MIKE Steve Dziedzic, who owns a double bungalow at 1260 Circle Terrace, stated his concern with the re-inspection fees he has been charged. The City Manager gave the history of this situation and noted that the owner is being requested to provde a hard surface for parking and to put in backfill behind the retaining wall. Mr. Dziedzic feels he had been unfairly sing]ed out and stated he has been requested to provide a paved driveway. The City Manager advised that a paved driveway has never been requested. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson, subject to the payment of $50.00 re-inspection fees, that the deadline for requiring two paved parking spaces in the rear of the property at 1260 Circle Terrace and fill behind the retaining wall be continued until June ], 1993. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 9 A resident feels now that the construction season is over residents are storing their heavy construction equipment on their property as well as on the alley lines. He suggested there be parking prohibitions against this. He also noted that some vehicles are beinq parked on the street for extended periods of time. At a previous Council Meeting, this resident had also requested warning signs be installed on 40th and Mill Street when emergency vehicles are approaching that intersection. The Public Works Director advised that signs with the international emergency vehicle symbol have been ordered to address this concern. Donald Drabant, who owns an apartment building at 4601/4603 Fillmore Street, advised the Council the door on his building had been broken. He was made aware of this from one of the tenants. He felt he should had been contacted by the police. The Po]ice Chief advised this is generally public information. . PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 92-52; Public Hearinq to Consider Alley L~ c_ht Motion by Peterson, second by Murzyn to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 92-52 Adopting assessment roll for the following local improvement and determing said improvement will be made and ratifying and confirming all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special Assessment for midblock alley lighting numbered 677 - Area 22 -Project #9236. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met at 7:00 p.m. on the 14th day of December, 1992, in the City Council Chambers, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota, being the time and place set when and where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the proportion of the cost of making the local improvement above described, a notice of such hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by ]aw, and a notice mailed to each property owner of record, stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER i4, 1992 PAGE 10 WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated the cost of such local improvement and has prepared an assessment roll therefore, TME CITY COUNCIL OF TNE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: Section 1: That this Council does hereby adopt the aforesaid assessment roll known and described as "Assessment Roll for Local Improvements" numbered 677-Area 22 Project 9236 for midblock alley lighting. Section 2: That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment roll was and is especially benefitted by such improvements. This Council further finds and determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvement to be especially assessed against such lot or parcel of land in the amount as billed annually by Northern States Power plus an administration fee. Section 3: That the annual installment shall be paid in full without interest on or before September 15, 1993, and in annual installments thereafter, as long as the midblock light is in place. Failure to pay the annual installment renders the same d'elinquent and thereafter a 10% penalty is added and the said delinquent special assessment is certified to the County for collection with the real estate tax. Section 4: That this Council did hereby determine and redetermine to proceed with said improvement, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in regard to this improvement, and said improvement shall hereafter be known and numbered 677-Area 22 for midblock alley lighting. Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediate]y upon its passage. Passed this 14th day of December, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Mur2yn All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 11 Authori2ation to Open Warmin~house and Skatinq Rink at LaBelle Park Motion by Peterson, second by Nawrocki to accept the petition received for the opening of a warminghouse at LaBelle Park. Roll ca]]: All ayes Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize providing a warminghouse and attendants at LaBelle Park, based on the recommendations of the Park and Recreation Commission. Roll call: Ail ayes b. Resolution No. 92-461 Adopting 1993 & 1994 Salary and Fringe Benefit Adjustments Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: Ail ayes RESOLUTION NO. 92-46 ADOPTING CHANGES IN NON-UNION ESSENTIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL SALARY RANGES, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR NON-UNIONIZED ESSENTIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL POSITIONS, AND CHANGES IN FRINGE BENEFITS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Wage Compensation Program for non-unionized employees effective January 1, 1980 (Resolution No. 80-47), which indicated that on an annual basis changes will be adopted in group salary ranges based upon reliable survey data; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Comparable Worth Implementation. Plan effective January 1, 1988 (Resolution No. 88-50), to assure comparable compensation for positions with comparable skill, effort, responsibilities, and working conditions, and proportional compensation for positions where such factors are different; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heigts annually reviews the employer's share for various insurance programs for its non- unionized essential and confidential employees to compare what is paid for other employee groups in the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes salary ranges and fringe b~nefits for non- unioni2ed essential and confidential City positions, as indicated on Schedule B which is on file in the Office of the REGUI.AR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 12 Manager, for calendar years ]993 and 1994; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes the salary for specific non-unionized essential and confidential City employee positions to be effective upon such affected City employees fulfilling the requirements specified in the Wage Compensation Program for a salary change for such employee. Passed this 14th day of December, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Nawrocki Peterson All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Upgrading Police Department Data Processinq Equipment Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Computer Corp. for the purchase of additional computer equipment at a cost of $6,191. Roll ca]]: All ayes RECESS: RECONVENE: 9:10 p.m. 9:20 p.m. C · Resolution No. 92-47, Adopting 1993 & 1994 Salary and Fringe Benefit Adjustments for Non-Union Supervisory Employees Motion by Clerkin, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 92-47 ADOPTING CHANGES IN NON-UNION SUPERVISORY SALARY RANGES, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR NON-UNIONIZED SUPERVISORY POSITIONS, AND CHANGES IN FRINGE BENEFITS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a wage compensation program for non-unionized employees effective January 1, ]980 (Resolution No. 80-47), which indicated that on an annual basis changes will be adopted in group salary ranges based upon reliable survey data; and, REGULAR C©UNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 13 WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a comparable worth implementation plan effective January 1, 1988 (Resolution No. 88-50), to assure comparable compensation for positions with comparable skill, effort, responsiblities, and working conditions, and proportional compensation for positions where such factors are different; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights annually reviews the employer's share of various insurance programs for its non- unionized supervisory employees to compare what is paid for other employee groups in the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes salary ranges and fringe benefits for non- unionized supervisory City positions, as indicated on Schedule A which is on file in the Office of the City Manager, for caledar years 1993 and 1994~ and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes the salary for specific non-unionized supervisory City employee positions to be effective upon such affected City employee fulfilling the requirements specified in the wage compensation program for a salary change for such employee. Fassed this ]4th day of December, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: C]erkin Ruettimann All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary d . Resolution No. 92-48; Adoptinq 1993 Seasonal and Temporary Wa~e Adjustments Motion by Murzyn, second by Nawrocki to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 92-48 ADOPTING CHANGES IN WAGE RANGES AND ESTABLISHING WAGES FOR TEMPORARY PART TIME LIBRARY EMPLOYEES AND SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS' POSITIONS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 14 WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a wage compensation program for non-unionized City employees effective January 12, 1980 (Resolution No. 80-47), which indicates that on an annual basis changes will be adopted in wage ranges, based upon reliable survey data; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights establishes wage ranges for non-unionized temporary part time library positions and seasonal Public Works' positions, as indicated in Schedules I and II which are on file in the Office of the City Manager; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such schedules be effective January 1, 1993. Passed this 14th day of December, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Murzyn Ruettimann Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - aye Nawrocki - abstain e . Resolution No. 92-49; Resolution Adopting Payment Schedule for Legal Services The City Manager advised he has changed the tier system for payment of legal services thereby reducing the budget $10,000. Councilmember Nawrocki stated h'e favors a full time in-house legal staff and he feels this would afford the Council better control. Motion by Nawrocki that before considering any changes in the legal fees, the Council re-explore the possibilities of having a full time legal counsel. Motion dies for lack of a second. Councilmember Ruettimann stated he.would support a study of this matter for next year's legal services. Councilmember Nawrocki noted he has contacted other cities with in-house legal services and feels it should not take a year to complete a study. He also indicted his displeasure with the City.'s legal firm moving out of the City of Columbia Heights. Motion by Murzyn, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 1 5 RESOLUTION NO. 92-49 ADOPTING PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR LEGAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights requires legal services; and, WHEREAS, the rate of payment for such services has not been adjusted since January l, 1991; and, WHEREAS, such persons delivering said services are not employees of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes the rate of payment for legal services to the appointed City Attorney as follows: Partners in the law firm ................. Associate attorney ....................... Para-legals .............................. $75.00 per hour $67.00 per hour $22.00 per hour Passed this 14th day of December, ]992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Murzyn Peterson Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - aye Nawrocki - nay Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary f. Resolution No. 92-50; Adopting 1993 & 1994 Salary and Fringe Benefit Adjustments for Police Serqeants Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 92-50 BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES' UNION, LOCAL NO. 320 - POLICE SERGEANTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that: PEGULAP COUNCIL MEETING - 14, 1992 L, ECEMBER PAGE 16 WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union, Local No. 320, representing Sergeants of the City's Police Department, and members of the City negotiating team, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable 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 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 ca]endar years 1993 and 1994 for Sergeants of the Columbia Heights Police Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute this agreement. Pass_a the 14th day of December 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll ca]]: Nawrocki C]erkin ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student., Council Secretary g. Resolution No. 92-51; Authorize Amendments to Previously Issued Commercial Development Note Motion by Peterson, second by Murzyn to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All. ayes RESOLUTION NO. 92-51 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS RELATING TO CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE (RUVELSON & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED PROJECT) WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Industrial Development Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 474, the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City") has issued its $810,000 Commercial Development Revenue Note (~uvels,on & Associates, Incorporated Project) dated March 4, i982 (the "Note"); and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER ]4, 1992 PAGE 17 WHEREAS, UNUM Life Insurance Company of America, formerly known as Unionmutual Stock Life Insurance Co. of America (the "Lender") purchased the Note from the City; and WHEREAS, the proceeds from the sale of the Note were loaned to Ruvelson & Associates, Incorporated (the "Borrower") pursuant to the terms of a Loan Agreement date March 4, 1982 (the "Loan Agreement") between the City and the Borrower; and WHEREAS, the City assigned its interest in the Loan Agreement to the Lender pursuant to the terms of a Pledge Agreement dated March 4, 1982 (the "Pledge Agreement"); and WHEREAS, the Borrower is unable to pay the sums due under the Note at the interest rate currently payable thereunder and the Lender has agreed to reduce the interest rate payable under the Note; and WHEREAS, the Borrower and the Lender have requested that the Note, the Loan Agreement and the Pledge Agreement be revised to reflect the lowered interest rate; and WHEREAS, the City has been advised that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 469.152 through 469.165 (the "Act"), it has the authority to approve the requested change; and WHEREAS, there has been filed with the City a form of a First Amendment to Loan Agreement between the City and the Borrower to be dated on or about December 1, 1992 and a form of a First ~nendment to Note to Pledge Agreement to be dated on or about December 1, 1992 between the City and the Lender (collectively, the "Amendment Documents"). NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, 1. Amendment of Note, Loan Agreement and Pledqe Agreement. The Note, the Loan Agreement and the Pledge Agreement shall be amended to reflect the change in the interest rate on the Note to seven percent (7%) per annum, effective December 1, 1992. 2. Approval of Amendment Documents. The terms and provisions of the Amendment Documents are hereby approved. The Mayor and City Manager of the City are hereby authorized for and in the name of the City to execute and deliver the Amendments Documents in substantially the forms presented herewith, or with such insertions, correctons, or non-substantive modifications or additions, or modifications or additions made as contemplated by Paragraph I of this Resolution, as shall be approved by them consistent with this Resolution and the terms REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 18 o of the Act, their execution thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of their approval of any such insertions and corrections. 3. Effective Date; Conformity. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and approval. To the extent that any prior resolutions of this body are inconsistent with the provisions hereof, this Resolution shall control and such prior resolutions shall be deemed amended to such extent as may be necessary to bring them in conformity with this Resolution. Passed th~s 14th day of December, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Murzyn All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary COMMUNICATIONS The minutes of the November 30, 1992 Traffic Commission Meeting were included in the Council packet. This was for informational purposes only and no Council action was needed. OLD BUSINESS City ManaGer Selection Process Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin that the C~ty Council conduct a public hearing on the criteria for the City Manager position at the January 11, 1993 Regular Council Meeting. Councilmember Ruettimann noted that the profile for the position had already been completed by the Brimeyer Group. The City Manager inquired if the Council wanted Jim Brimeyer present at the public hearing. Counci]member Nawrocki felt it would be appropriate to advise him of the public hearing and he could choose whether to attend or not. Roll call: Nawrocki, Clerkin, Peterson, Mur2yn - aye Ruettimann - abstain REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER ]4, 1992 PAGE 19 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Authorization to Purchase Closed Circuit TV Sewer Inspection System A handout of cost comparisons from the Public Works Director was distributed. Councilmember Nawrocki observed that perhaps a winch was not needed as it was not included in the bid specifications. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize staff to purchase a closed circuit tv sewer inspection system as specified and an electric winch assembly from Aries Industries of Sussex, Wisconsin, the lowest qualified responsible bidder, for a total cost of $27,940; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for same. Roll call: All ayes b. Donation from Athletic Boosters Mayor I~urzyn advised that the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters donated $8,000 for the purchase of t-shirts and baseball caps for the recreation program. He thanked the organization for its generous contribution. c. Tapes from National League of Cities' Conference Councilmember Nawrocki purchased cassette tapes of some of the more interesting sessions at the recent National League of Cities' Conference. These tapes addressed the subjects of selection of a City Manager and new legislation regarding cable television and renewal. These tapes will be available in the Council Secretary's office. Me also brought back a compost bin which he will pass on to the City's Recycling Coordinator. 10. REPORTS a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: Board of Review Date for 1993: April 5, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. was selected as the date and time for the City's Board of Review. Murzyn Mall Rental Rates: Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann that resident rental rates for Murzyn Hall be changed from a discount of 30% to a discount of 35%. Roll call: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1992 PAGE 20 Nawrocki, C]erkin, Ruettimann - aye Murzyn - abstain Peterson - nay Parking Ramp Funds: The City Manager distributed a memo which clarified the use of legal staff regardin~ the parkin~ ramp. Councilmember Ruettimann suggested this matter be placed on a work session agenda. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. Safe Water Conference The Public Works Director commented on what had transpired at the Safe Water Conference. He noted that presently we are waiting on the recommendations of Minneapolis. Counci]member Nawrocki noted that the source inspections have been completed and wanted to know why we are waiting for Minneapolis' comments. He was advised that some of the sources may be in the lines or pipes of various homes. Fund Transfers Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize interfund loans of $259,210.87 to Capital Improvement Fund 401 and of $]25,910.85 to State Aid Construction Fund 402 from the General Fund and of $245,960.63 to Sewer Operating Fund 602 from Sewer Construction Fund 652 in order to fund cash deficits. Roll call: All ayes ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 p.m. Roll call: ~> a~~i~~r~ Mayor [~na . . -Afine stUdent/ ~ouncil Secretary