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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 26, 1992OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER RELIEF ASSOCIATION OCTOBER 26, 1992 CALL TO ORDER The Board of Trustees Meeting was called to order at ]0:20 p.m. by Mayor Murzyn. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present · NEW BUSINESS a. Retirement of Ron Chan - Volunteer Firefighter Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to accept the resignation, due to retirement, of Ronald E. Chan from the Columbia HeiGhts Fire Department effective October 21, 1992, and furthermore, to schedule pension payment through the Volunteer Division Relief Association beGinninG one month from October 21, 1992. Roll call: All ayes · ADJOURNMENT Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to adjourn the Board of Trustees Meeting at 10:22 p.m. Roll call: All ayes Mayor ld J. ~l/u/~zyn~,/Jr -Anne Student, Council Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 The Council Meetin~ was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Murzyn. 1. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA The Council approved the following items on the Consent Agenda: Minutes for Approval The Council approved the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 12, 1992 as presented and there were no corrections. Resolution No. 92-33; Authorizinq Agreement With Mn/DOT for Technical Certification Tuition The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 92-33 REIMBURSEMENT TO CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FOR TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION TUITION WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, State Aid for Local Transportation Division requires that certified technicians be used on all State Aid projects beginning on January 1, 1994, and WHEREAS, the tuition cost for these classes is eligible for reimbursement from the Administrative Account provided Agreement No. 70081 is approved by the City Council. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Columbia Heights that the City enter into Agreement No. 700~1 with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute the agreement thereby assuming for and on behalf of the City all of the contractual obligations contained therein. Dated this 26th day of October, 1992. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 2 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Clerkin Nawrocki All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary CERTIFICATION State of Minnesota County of Anoka City of Columbia Heights I hereby certify that the aforegoing resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of Columbia Heights at a meeting thereof held in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on the 26th day of October, 1992, as disclosed by the records of said City in my possession. Jo-Anne Student, Deputy City Clerk Human Services Commission Appointment The Council appointed Elizabeth Fairley to the Human Services Commission to a term expiring in April 1994 as recommended by the Human Services Commission. Reliqious Access Channel The Council approved the request of Cable TV North Central to move the Religious Access Channel from Channel 57 to Channel 56, effective November 18, 1992. Award of Bid for Municipal Service Center Storaqe Yard Liqhtinq The Council awarded the bid for the Municipal Service Center storage yard lighting to Heights Electric Company of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, as the lowest qualified responsible bidder in the amount of $7,071 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. License Applications The Council approved the license applications as listed upon REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 3 , ~ · payment of proper fees. Payment of Bills The Council authorized the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Clerkin, second by Nawrocki to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call: Ail ayes OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Mayor Murzyn read a proclamation designating the month of November as Epilepsy Month. He presented the proclamation to Doug Hill, a Columbia Heights resident and a representative of the Epilepsy Foundation. Councilmember Nawrocki commended Mr. Hill for his active work on behalf of the Epilepsy Foundation. He also noted that Mr. Hill had been very effective in lobbying the Minnesota Legislature regarding controlling the high cost of prescription drugs. Marcia Stroik, an organizer of the Castle Heights Playground Committee, gave the Council an overview of the project and how it was realized with contributions and many hours of volunteer help. The resident at 4215 Fifth Street had a number of comments he wished to make. He commented on the stop sign recently placed on Jefferson Street at 43rd Avenue. He felt this sign was effective in slowing traffic. He inquired when signs in the City must be brought into compliance. The City Manager advised the deadline for compliance is eleven months from now. This resident noted there are no identifying numbers on City Hall. This resident also suggested that warning signs be installed on 40th and Mill Street to alert motorists and pedestrians about oncoming City emergency vehicles. Councilmember Nawrocki responded that drivers of emergency vehicles are always very careful when entering intersections. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS a ~ Resolution No. 92-32, Potential Refundinq of 1982 Sinqle Family Mortgaqe Revenue Bonds REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 4 Ms. Kathy Aho from Springsted Financial Advisors, the City's financial advisors, and Ms. Barbara Portwood from Holmes and Graven Law Firm, the City's bond counsel, were present for the discussion regarding the refunding. Don Schneider, Executive Director of the City's H.R.A., briefly reviewed the resolution and attached documents. This refunding involves issuance jointly by the City of Brooklyn Center, the City of Columbia Heights, the City of Moorhead and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Robbinsdale single family mortgage revenue refunding bonds. Ms. Aho stated that the distribution of the funds will not take place until all four entities agree. The bonds have not been sold yet. Proceeds of $1.9 million are anticipated. If the proceeds fall below this amount, Ms. Aho will contact staff of all four entities for direction. Councilmember Nawrocki stated he is uncomfortable with staff being asked for direction. Mr. Schneider assured him that if he is contacted he will defer the decision to the City Manager who will contact all of the Councilmembers. Noting that there remain tax delinquencies, Councilmember Nawrocki inquired if the bond proceeds could be reserved to support present tax increment bonds. Ms. Portwood responded that there have been changes in the use of these funds since 1985. She suggested that the proposed uses would have to be reviewed. Ms. Aho noted that if the refunding is not done at this time, the earliest bond proceeds would be available would be in 1997. Councilmember Ruettimann felt that the costs associated with this proposed refunding are very high considering there must be some "routine" work involved. Ms. Aho stated that all of the costs appear to be in line. Ms. Portwood felt this transaction was not an easy or "normal" type of bond counselling activity and each entity had to be addressed differently. Councilmember Nawrocki stated his disappointment in not having the distribution of the funds finalized and noted that this refunding could be done at another time in the future. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 5 He requested that the distribution formula be known before the Mayor and City Manager sign off on the bonds and that this information is reported back to the City Council. 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. 92-32 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE JOINTLY BY CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, CITY OF MOORHEAD AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ROBBINSDALE OF THEIR SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 1992A IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000,000, RESIDUAL INTEREST REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1992B IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000, AND RESIDUAL INTEREST REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1992C, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000, PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTERS 462A, 462C, 469 AND SECTION 471.59, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF VARIOUS DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights as follows: 1. City of Brooklyn Center, City of Columbia Heights, City of Moorhead and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Robbinsdale, as the predecessor of the Economic Development of the City of Robbinsdale (the "Robbinsdale Authority") in 1982 issued their $31,758,000 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds (the "Prior Bonds") to undertake a below market interest rate single family mortgage loan program to finance the acquisition by low and moderate income first- time homebuyers of single family homes located in the Cities of Brooklyn Center, Columbia Heights, Moorhead and Robbinsdale (the "Program") by acquiring qualifying mortgage loans (the "Mortgage Loans"). A portion of the Mortgage Loans have been or will be transferred to the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), and in consideration thereof, there have been or will be issued certain single pool Guaranteed Mortgage Pass-Through Securities (collectively the "GNMA Security"), guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA. Certain of the Mortgage Loans (the "Non-FNMA Mortgage Loans") have not been transferred to FNMA. It is in the best interests of the City of Columbia Heights that (a) the City of Columbia Heiohts, together with the City of Brooklyn Center, City of Moorhead and Robbinsdale Authority (together, the "Issuer") issue their Single Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 6 Bonds, Taxable Series 1992A ("Series 1992A Bonds"), to refund the Prior Bonds, (b) the Issuer issue their Residual Interest Revenue Bonds, Series 1992B ("Series 1992B Bonds") and Residual Interest Revenue Bonds, Series 1992C ("Series 1992C Bonds") (the Series 1992A Bonds, Series 1992B Bonds and the Series 1992C Bonds are referred to as "Bonds"), secured on a subordinate basis to the Series 1992A Bonds to finance certain essential governmental functions of the entities which constitute the Issuer and (c) all of such Bonds be secured by the FNMA Security and the Non-FNMAMortgage Loans. All of such Bonds shall be issued in accordance with the Joint Powers Agreement described herein. The Issuer will issue the bonds pursuant to the three separate Indentures of Trust hereinafter referred to, and will apply the proceeds of such Bonds as provided in such Indentures of Trust and in other documents hereinafter referred to, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 462A and 462C (the "Act") and Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59 (the "Joint Powers Act"). 2. The following documents (including the exhibits referred to therein) have been submitted to the City of Columbia Heigts for approval: a , b ~ c . Three separate Indentures of Trust, each dated October 1, 1992 (the"1992A Indenture, 1992B Indenture and 1992C Indenture" respectively), to be made and entered into between the Issuer and First Trust National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee"), providing for the issuance of the Bonds, prescribing the form thereof, pledging the trust estate described therein for the security of the Bonds, and setting forth proposed recitals, covenants and agreements by the parties with respect thereto; The Amendment to Program Administration and Servicing Agreement, dated as of October 1, 1992 (the "Servicing Agreement"), between the Issuer, the Trustee and the Servicer, which amends and supplements that certain Program Administration and Servicing Agreement, dated as of December 29, 1982, executed in connection with the issuance of the Prior Bonds; An Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement, dated as of October 1, 1992 (the "Joint Powers Agreement"), by and between each of the entities which comprise the Issuer, providing, among other things, for the joint undertaking of the Program and the issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer; d. A Purchase Contract, to be dated as of the date of REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 7 of execution thereof (the "Purchase Contract") by and between the Issuer and Miller & Schroeder Financial, Inc. (the "Purchaser") Droviding for the purchase of the Bonds by the Purchaser; and e , A First Amendment to Prior Indenture, dated as of October 1, 1992, between the Issuer and the Trustee, amending certain terms of the indenture of trust pursuant to which the Prior Bonds were issued; and f ~ An Escrow Agreement, dated as of October 1, 1992, between the Issuer and the Prior Trustee, to provide for the defeasance and payment of the Prior Bonds using proceeds from the Series 1992A Bonds. The Agreements described and referred to in paragraphs a through f above, shall hereinafter sometimes be referred to collectively as the "Agreements." 3. It is hereby found, determined and declared that: a · The issuance of the Bonds and the defeasance of the Prior Bonds are authorized by the Act and the Joint Powers Act; and the Program and financing program therefor have been approved as required by Sections 462C.01 and 462C.04 of the Act; b , The issuance and sale of the Bonds by the Issuer, and the execution and delivery of the Agreements and the performance of all covenants and agreements of the Issuer contained therein and all other acts and things required under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Minnesota to make the Agreements and the Bonds valid and binding obligations of the Issuer in accordance with their terms, are authorized by the Act and the Joint Powers Act; C · The issuance of the Bonds for the purDoses and in the manner contemplated by the Agreements conforms or will conform to all pertinent statutes, regulations and ordinances of the State of Minnesota, and the Issuer; d ~ It is desirable that the Bonds in the aggregate principal amounts not to exceed the amounts set forth at Exhibit A be issued by the Issuer, on the terms set forth in the respective Indentures and the Purchase Contract~ and at interest rates not to exceed those rates set forth at Exhibit A; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 8 e o The payments required or provided for by each of the Indentures are intended to produce income and revenues sufficient to provide for the payment when due of principal and interest on all Bonds issued under the respective Indentures, provided that it is understood that the Series 1992B Bonds shall be subordinate to the Series 1992A Bonds, and the Series 1992C Bonds shall be subordinate to both the Series 1992A Bonds and the Series 1992C Bonds; and f , Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, and as provided in the respective Indentures and the Joint Powers Agreement, the Bonds shall be retired solely from the revenues pledged thereto pursuant to the respective Indentures and a separate sinking fund shall be established for the accounting of the revenues and retirement of the Bonds. 4. The Agreements are hereby approved either in the forms on file with the City of Columbia Heights on the date hereof, or in such forms as may be approved by the Mayor and City Manager. Such of the Agreements as require the execution of the City of Columbia Heights are hereby authorized and directed to be executed or accepted, as the case may be, and delivered in the name and on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights by its Mayor and City Manager upon execution thereof by the parties thereto as appropriate, and upon final approval of the form thereof by the Mayor. The Bonds and the Agreements shall be executed and delivered as provided therein. 5. The Trustee is hereby authorized to execute and deliver such instruments for the investment of th~ proceeds of the Bonds shall be satisfactory to the City Manager. 6. The form and terms of the Agreements may be varied prior to execution and delivery by the parties thereto, provided that any such variance shall not be, in the opinion of the City Manager, materially adverse to the interests of the City of Columbia Heights. The execution and delivery of the Agreements shall be conclusive evidence of the determination that any such variance was not materially adverse to the interests of the City of Columbia Heights. 7. In anticipation of the collection of revenues of the Prooram, there shall be issued forthwith Bonds, in the principal amount not to exceed the amounts set forth at Exhibit A, substantially in the forms set forth in the respective Indentures, the terms of which are for this purpose incorporated in this resolution and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein. The Bonds shall mature on REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 9 approximately such dates and bear interest at rates not exceeding those set forth at Exhibit A. 8. All actions of the members, emDloyees and staff of the City of Columbia Heights heretofore taken in furtherance of the Program are hereby apDroved, ratified and confirmed. 9. The sale of said Bonds to the Purchaser at price of the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest is hereby approved, and the Bonds are hereby directed to be sold to the Purchaser, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Contract. The Mayor and City Manager of the City of Columbia Heights are hereby authorized and directed to prepare and execute by manual or facsimile signature the Bonds as described in the respective Indentures and to cause them to be delivered to the Trustee (which is herein designated as the authenticating agent under Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.55) for authentication and delivery to the Purchaser, together with a certified copy of this resolution, and the other documents required by the respective Indentures. 10. The Mayor, City Manager and other officers of the City of Columbia Heights are authorized and directed to prepare and furnish when the Bonds are issued, certified copies of all proceedings and records of the City of Columbia Heights relating to each series of Bonds and such other affidavits and certificates (including but not limited to those required by bond counsel) as may be required to show the facts relating to the legality, tax exemption and marketability of the Bonds as such facts appear from the books and records in said officers custody and control or as otherwise known to them; and all such certified coDies, certificates and affidavits, including any heretofore furnished, shall constitute representations of the City of Columbia Heights as to the truth of all statements made on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights and contained therein. The Mayor, City Manager and said officers are further authorized to execute such additional documents as shall be determined by the City Manager to be necessary and desirable to provide for the issuance of the Bonds. 11. In the event any of the officers of the City of Columbia Heights authorized to execute documents on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights under this resolution shall for any reason be unable to do so, any member of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, or any other officer of the City of Columbia Heights, is hereby directed and authorized to do so on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights, with the same effect as if executed by the officer authorized to do so in this resolution. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 10 12. The City of Columbia Heights has been advised by the Purchaser of its intent to prepare and distribute Official Statements and/or similar offering materials in connection with the Purchaser's marketing of the Bonds, and the City of Columbia Heights consents to the same. Adopted this 26th day of October, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Nawrocki Clerkin Nawrocki, Clerkin, Peterson, Murzyn - aye Ruettimann - nay b , Second Readinq of Ordinance No. 1254, Being an Ordinance Amendinq Ordinance No. 853, Columbia Heiqhts Zoning Code, Pertaininq to Non-Conforminq Lots Motion by Clerkin, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1254 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ZONING CODE, PERTAINING TO NON-CONFORMING LOTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: SECTION 1: Chapter 9, Article I, Section 4, 9.104(4), of Ordinance No. 853, Columbia Heights, which currently reads as follows, to wit: Section 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS 9.194(4) Lot Provisions A lot or lot of record shall be deemed a buildable lot provided it has frontage on a public right-of- way and said space requirements for the district in which it is located or adjusted to conform as follows: (a) A lot or lot of record upon the effective date of this Ordinance which is in an "R" District and which does not meet the requirements of this Ordinance as to area or width, may be utilized for single family detached dwelling purposes provided the measurements of such area, width or open space are within sixty percent (60%) of the requirements REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 11 of this Ordinance; but said lot or parcel shall not be more intensively developed. (b) There shall be no more than one (1) principal building on one lot except as provided under Section 9.116(17). is herewith amended to read as follows: Section 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS 9.104(4) Lot Provisions A lot or lot of record shall be deemed a buildable lot provided it has frontage on a public right-of- way and said space requirements for the district in which it is located or adjusted to conform as follows: (a) A lot or lot of record upon the effective date of this Ordinance which is in an "R" District and which does not meet the requirements of this Ordinance as to area or width, may be utilized for single family detached dwelling purposes provided the measurements of such area meet 100% of the front yard, side yard and rear yard setback requirements of Article I, Section 8, of this Ordinance, and 60% of the Minimum Lot Area or Lot Width requirements of Article I, Section 8, of this Ordinance; but said lot or parcel shall not be more intensively developed. (b) There shall be no more than one (1) principal building on one lot, except as provided under Section 9.116(17). SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: September 14, 1992 October 26, 1992 October 26, 1992 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Clerkin Peterson All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 12 Resolution No. 92-34; Adopting the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Columbia Heights and the Public Managers' Association Motion by Nawrocki to table this item for additional information at a Council Work Session. Motion fails for lack of a second. Councilmember Nawrocki noted that the proposed salary rates are significantly higher than those of cities of similar size in the Stanton Survey. He inquired how salary ranges and actual sa]aries compare. Staff was not prepared to answer this inquiry. The City Manager advised that the proposed salaries reflect a compromise in that no one actually reaches the top. Councilmember Ruettimann observed that movement within the range was to be based on performance reviews. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 92-34 BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND PUBLIC MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that: WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the Public Managers' Association, representing Division Heads of the City, and members of the City negotiating team, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable Memorandum of Understanding for calendar years 1993 and 1994; WHEREAS, a copy of said Memorandum of Understanding will be made available for inspection at the Office of the City Manager and is made part hereof by reference: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Memorandum of Understanding as negotiated, be and is hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for calendar years 1993 and 1994 for Public Managers' Association bargaining unit employees of the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 13 hereby authorized to execute this agreement. Passed this 26th day of October, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murmyn - aye Nawrocki - abstain Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary d ~ Resolution No. 92-35; Being a Resolution Concerning a Constitutional Amendment to Create a New Property Taxpayers' Trust Fund in Minnesota Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 92-35 BEING A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CREATE A NEW PROPERTY TAXPAYERS' TRUST FUND IN MINNESOTA WHEREAS: The State of Minnesota enacted a 3% State sales tax in 1967 with the promise to voters that some of the money would be returned to them in the form of lower property tax relief for property taxpayers; and WHEREAS: In 1991, the Governor and State Legislature approved the addition of a 1/2% increase in the State sales tax, raising it from 6% to 6 1/2% with two cents dedicated to fund the Local Government Trust Fund which is created to continue the State's commitment to local property tax relief; and WHEREAS: In 1992, the Governor and State Legislature extended the 6 1/2% sales tax to local government purchases with the promise of continued property tax relief through the Local Government Trust Fund; and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 14 · WHEREAS: Each year local governments are forced to combat continued attempts to reduce the levels of State revenue dedicated to local property tax relief through cuts in programs such as Local Government Aids; and WHEREAS: It is anticipated that the State will face another budget deficit in 1993, making cuts in local property tax relief programs tempting ways to solve the State's budget problems; and WHEREAS: Governor Carlson has already publicly announced that he will concentrate on eliminating local property tax relief programs during the upcoming legislative session; and WHEREAS: The League of Minnesota Cities and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities have taken positions supporting a constitutional amendment dedicating two cents of each six and one half cents collected from the State sales tax to the Local Government Trust Fund if such dedication cannot be assured statutorily. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights strongly urges the League of Minnesota Cities and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities make one of their 1993 priorities support of a constitutional amendment dedicating two cents of each six and one half cents collected by the State sales tax to a new Property Taxpayers' Trust Fund. Passed this 26th day of October, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Nawrocki Peterson All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary COMMUNICATIONS There were no additional communications. All other communications had been addressed on the Consent Agenda. 8. OLD BUSINESS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, ]992 PAGE 15 ~ a. Award of Bid - 1993 Shared Ride Contract Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to award the Alternative A Bid for the Shared Ride Para-Transit Program contract to Yellow Taxi Service Corporation for calendar year 1993, based upon low responsible bid received; and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same subject to approval by the Regional Transit Board. Roll call: All ayes NEW BUSINESS a. Award of Bid for Park Building Accessibility Improvement Project A total of $42,928 in CDBG money was budgeted for this project. The Public Works Director presented information as to the costs for making the Silver Lake Beach building accessible. Councilmember Nawrocki questioned the wisdom of including the Lake building for improvements in that it may not remain open in the future. He recommended that the building at Southwest Park be included in the project which would still keep it within the budgeted amount. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to award the Park Building Accessibility Improvement project for McKenna Park, Huset Park, Prestemon Park, Mathaire Park and Southwest Park to KM Building Company, Inc. of Minneapolis as the lowest qualified responsible bidder in the amount of $38,070, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes b. Authorization to Attend Fleet Maintenance Advanced Traininq Course Councilmember Nawrocki questioned why two employees are requesting to attend this conference rather than one. The Public Works Director responded that Tom Hosch performs the day to day fleet work and Barb Sandberg administers the program, generates the reports and does the analyses. Motion by Nawrocki to authorize the attendance of one employee to the Fleet Maintenance Advanced Training Course. Motion dies for lack of a second. Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkin to authorize the attendance of Tom Mosch and Barb Sandberg at the Fleet REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 16 Maintenance Advanced Training Course by HSB Reliability Technologies Corporation to be held November 14 - 18, 1992 in Lakeland, Florida. Roll call: Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Mur2yn - aye Nawrocki - abstain C · Furnace and Air Contioning Condenser Replacement - Liquor Store # 3 Councilmember Nawrocki recalled that at the last Council Meeting only repair of the furnace was authorized. Other Councilmembers felt the staff was directed to investigate both the furnace and the air conditioning. Motion by Murzyn, second by Ruettimann to ratify the action of the City Manager to replace the furnace and air conditioning condenser at Liquor Store # 3 by Anderson Heating in an amount of $6,359 based on low quotation. Roll call: Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Mur2yn - aye Nawrocki - nay d. Authorization to Establish Public Hearing for Consideration of Alley Lighting This hearing would be to consider alley lighting in the alley between Pierce and Fillmore Streets, 46th to 47th Avenues. A petition was circulated to the residents and property owners of parcels which would be assessed for this lighting. The City Manager noted that the petition determined there was considerable support for the project, but the persons who own the majority of the properties were not supportive. Councilmember Nawrocki inquired if the owner occupied signators had been determined. He was advised that this had not been done. The City Attorney was requested to define "resident" property owner. He will do this and report back to the Council. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Murzyn to table this matter for additional information. Roll call: All ayes e. Audit Proposals for 1992-1994 Audit Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Deloitte & Touche to perform the City, the Fire Relief Association and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (subject to the concurrence of the HRA) audits for the years 1992 through 1994. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 17 Councilmember Nawrocki requested that before an agreement is signed, staff contact Deloitte & Touche to show them the City's books and to request that the City get as a firm a bid as possible. He advised if there are any discrepancies, the matter should be returned for Council consideration. Roll call: Clerkin, Nawrocki, Murzyn - aye Ruettimann, Peterson - nay f. Honeywell Proposal Noting that the City has a Science, Technology and Energy Commission, Councilmember Nawrocki felt the Honeywell Proposal should be referred to the Commission before the Council takes action on it. Motion by Nawrocki that the Honeywell Proposal be referred to the Science, Technology and Energy Commission for its review and recommendations. Motion dies for lack of a second. Community Mousinq Affordability Study Councilmember Nawrocki noted that the cost figures contained in the Community Housing Affordability Study reflect that the Metropolitan Council receives about two thirds of the administrative costs for administering Section 8 housing. He felt there would be an advantage for the Section 8 housing program to be handled either on a local level or countywide. The HRA's Executive Director will prepare comments for presentation based on this observation. h. Gangs and Ganq Control Councilmember Ruettimann requested the City Manager and Police Chief review documents which address gangs and gang control being done by the City of Minneapolis. i. HRA to Become a City Department Councilmember Nawrocki requested information regarding the HRA becoming a City department. Mayor Murzyn advised this will be addressed at the October 27th Council work session. 10. REPORTS a. Report of the City Manaqer The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1992 PAGE 18 the following items were discussed: Local Government Aid: The City Manager advised that the information packet in the agenda was prepared by the North Metro Mayors' Association for the League of Minnesota Cities. Councilmember Nawrocki inquired when the local government aid formula will be ready. The City Manager responded it should be ready in about four weeks. Overlay/Milling Project - 44th Avenue: Councilmember Nawrocki has noticed there are sharp drop offs on the overlay project being done on 44th Avenue. He felt there should be better warnings of these drop offs as they could damage vehicles if they are going very fast. The Public Works Director agreed and has observed that the millings which are done with perpendicular cuts decrease the possibility for damage. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Peterson, second by Nawrocki to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. Roll call: All ayes Mayol~/Donald J.~~zy~/ Jr. ~fo-An'ne St[ldent, Council Secretary