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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 10, 1992CORRECTION TO MINUTES FOR AUGUST 10, 1992 COUNCIL MEETING The heading for Resolution No. 92-23 on page 6 should read as follows: LQtsplit - 547 38th Avenue Northeast, Resolution No. 92-23 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 1992 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Murzyn at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Peterson, Murzyn - present Ruettimann - absent 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: Minutes for Approval The Council approved the minutes of the July 27, 1992 Regular Council Meeting and the July 28, 1992 Public Hearing as presented and there were no corrections. Special Purpose Fence The Council approved the request for a six foot high special purpose fence for 4108/4110 Madison Street Northeast· Request by The 500 Club - Seventh Annual Kielbasa Days Celebration The Council authorized The 500 Club to serve beer and have live music in their parking lot on September 12 - 13, 1992, from 3;00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. each day in conjunction with their Seventh Annual Kielbasa Days at 500 40th Avenue N.E. 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 Peterson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 1992 PAGE 2 5. OPEN MIKE The resident at 4431 Jefferson Street stated there will be a midblock light placed in front of her home. She is concerned with the wires for the light which will be spanning the area directly above her deck. The Public Works Director will follow up on this matter and contact her. The resident at 4622 Tyler Street requested to meet with the Mayor following this Council meeting to discuss a neighborhood problem. Mayor Murzyn said he is agreeable to this meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS a. Public Hearin~ - License for Taxi Cab Operator The Police Department had recommended this license be denied based on the applicant's prior conviction record. At a previous Council meeting where this matter had been discussed, staff had been requested to contact the applicant's probation officer regarding his history of compliance with the probation requirements. A letter from the probation officer was included in the agenda packet. Councilmember Nawrocki felt the applicant should be given an opportunity to make an honest living. The Mayor stated he could not support approval of the license. Councilmember Clerkin felt he could not support the approval in that it involves the safety of the general public and that denial was recommended by the Police Department. Councilmember Peterson stated he could support approval of the license if there were requirements for a probationary period included in the license. The Police Chief advised that keeping track of charges and convictions is difficult in that much of this information is not available on a timely basis. The applicant suggested that his probation officer was always aware of his whereabouts and activities. Motion by Peterson, second by Nawrocki to approve the taxi cab operator license for William F. Green contingent upon the Police Department checking with his probation officer monthly, that Mr. Green's record remain free from charges and convictions, there be a thirty day renewal period, and subject to Suspension by the Police Chief with due cause with reView by the City Council within thirty days. Roll call: Nawrocki, Clerkin, Peterson - aye Murzyn - nay REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 1992 PAGE 3 b. Public Hearing - Third Municipal Liquor Store Ninety eight letters had been sent to residents in the area proposed for the third liquor store advising them of this public hearing. Five residents were in attendance. Much of their concern focused on controlling the activity which may take place in the parking lot. Examples of objectionable activity in the parking lot at Top Valu were discussed. Staff advised there is a community service officer located in that parking lot every evening from the hours of 8:00 p.m. until the store closes at 10:00 p.m. It was the opinion of staff that activity was very well controlled by the presence of this officer. The community service officer is not a licensed officer. One resident suggested that a licensed police officer be placed at that location. Discussion continued regarding the proposed location's proximity to another community's liquor store and a non- alcoholic night club. Councilmember Nawrocki stated he is not overly enthusiastic for opening this store but it does offer an opportunity for,. better control when this type of operation is handled by a local municipality. Mayor Murzyn noted that the community had overwhelmingly endorsed a municipal liquor operation and it was the responsibility of the Council to see that it was run as efficiently and productively as possible. Councilmember Clerkin observed that the Council had requested the public hearing although it was not required. This could afford residents an opportunity for input. Motion by Murzyn, second by Clerkin to direct staff to proceed to take steps necessary to open a third municipal liquor store, and furthermore, to direct the Police Chief to put together what the costs would be to have a sworn police officer at the new store and at Top Valu for a period of two hours, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each evening and other policing options. Roll call: Clerkin, Peterson, Murzyn - aye Nawrocki - nay c. Public Hearing - Transfer'of 1991CDBG Business Revolvinq Loan Funds to 1992 CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Pro~ram REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 1992 PAGE 4 Councilmember Nawrocki suggested that some of these funds could be used to meet the requirements of the American Disabilities Act. The HRA Executive Director felt there would not be enough time to do this as the funds must be used by the end of 1992. Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to transfer $43,893 from the 1991CDBG Business Revolving Loan Program to the 1992 CDBG Revitalization Program. Roll calls All ayes Resolution No. 92-21; Being a Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the Office of Drug Policy in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the City of Columbia Heights and the Columbia Heights Police Department Councilmember Nawrocki inquired what would be the disposition of the additional police officer position when the grant funds cease. The Police Chief advised it will be understood this position depends on the grant funding and would be discontinued if the funds are no longer available. 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. 92-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT Be it resolved that the City of Columbia Heights/Columbia Heights Police Department enter into a cooperative agreement with the Office of Drug Policy in the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the pro3ect entitled Community/Problem Oriented Policing during the period from September ], 1992 through August 31, 1993. Stuart Anderson, City Manager, is hereby authorized to execute such agreement as is necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights. I hereby certify that the above resolution was adopted by the Columbia Heights City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on August 10, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Murzyn All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 1992 PAGE 5 William J. Elrite (sig.) City Clerk August 10, 1992 Motion by Peterson, second by Murzyn to set up Fund #275 - Community Police Fund. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Murzyn, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor, the Civil Service Commission and the Police Chief to approve the addition of a position in the Police Department. Roll call: All ayes Resolution No. 92-22; Being a Resolution Designating Election Judges for 1992 Primary and General Elections Councilmember Nawrocki inquired if there would be supplemental funding received from Anoka County for the election judge salaries. He was advised there will be. Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkin to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 92-22 BEING A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ELECTION JUDGES FOR 1992 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION Pursuant to City Charter, Section 30 and M.S.S. 204A, the Council shall appoint, at least twenty-five (25) days before election, qualified voters in each election district to be judges of election. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does appoint the attached list of judges, by precinct, for the Primary Election to be held on September 15, 1992, and the General Election to be held on November 3, 1992, with an hourly remuneration of $9.50 for a head judge and $9.00 for an election judge. Passed this 10th day of August, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Clerkin All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 1992 PAGE 6 COMMUNICATIONS a. Planning and Zoning Commission The minutes of the August 4, 1992 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting were included in the agenda packet for Council reference. Lotsplit - 4108 - 4110 Madison Street, Resolution No. 92-23 Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All aye RESOLUTION NO. 92-23 SUBDIVISION REQUEST I, Donald R. Schneider, Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, hereby request a' split of PIN 35 30 24 34 009. Legally described as: Lots 17, 18, and 19, Block 83, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, and the South 1/2 of the vacated alley lying North and adjacent' to said lots, Anoka County, Minnesota. THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE: 1. Lots 17 and the East Half of Lot 18, (by proportional measure), Block 83, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota, and the South Half of the vacated alley lying North and adjacent thereto. 2. Lot 19 and the West Half of Lot 18, (by proportional measure), Block 83, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota, and the South Half of the vacated alley lying North and adjacent thereto. Be it further resolved that special assessments of record in the office of the City of Columbia Heights as of this day, against the above described property, in the amount of $ -~0 - be divided. Paid. Any pending or future assessments will be levied according to the new split as approved this day. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 1992 PAGE 7 Any lotsplit given approval shall become invalid if the resolution, motion or other Council action providing the said lotsplit is not filed with the County Auditor within one (1) year of the date of the Council action. PLANNING & DEPT. ACTION: This 4th day of August, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Larson Deering All ayes Evelyn Nygaard (sig.) Zoning Officer CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approved This 10th day of August, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Nawrocki Peterson All ayes Donald R. Schneider, HRA Executive Dr. D.R. Schneider (signature of owner) 590 40th Avenue Owner's Address 782-2855 Phone No. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of July, 1992. Jane Gleason Notary Public Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary FEE $10.00 DATE PAID - WAIVED RECEIPT NO. b. Traffic Commission The minutes of the August 3, 1992 Traffic Commission meeting were included in the agenda Dacket for Council reference,- REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 1992 PAGE 8 Request for stop sign and Watch for Pedestrian Sign at Alley Between Credit Union and Miller Funeral Home Motion by Nawrocki, second by Murzyn that the Traffic Commission be directed to conduct a public hearing concerning the installation of 'stop sign" and "watch for pedestrians" sign in the alley between the Credit Union and Miller Funeral Home with notices being sent to affected property owners. Roll call: All ayes OLD BUSINESS a. Authorization to Seek Bids to Install Pipe from Innsbruck Parkway to Secondary Pond The Public Works Director advised that the estimate for this project was made on a "stand alone" basis but is proposed to be done in conjunction with two other projects. Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkin to authorize staff to seek bids to replace 171 feet of pipe from Innsbruck Parkway to the Secondary Pond and if bids exceed budget by $10,000 the' Public Works Director search his records for sources of' funding and return alternatives for funding to the City Council. Roll call: All ayes b. Alley Barricade A request had been received for information regarding the progress on barricading an alley between Central Avenue and Tyler Street, 46th to 47th Avenues. At a previous Council meeting this item had been discussed but no specific direction was given regarding the barricading. Councilmember Nawrocki noted he had not received an answer to his inquiry regarding access to a parking area adjacent to the alley. He is also concerned with the placement of a dumpster which serves an apartment building in the area. The City Attorney felt it would be prudent to determine if this is a dedicated alley before any authorizations are given. Motion by Murzyn, second by Nawrocki to direct the City Manager to follow up on this matter and the City Attorney determine if the alley has been dedicated. Roll call: A11 ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 1992 PAGE 9 c. Funding for Shared Ride Program Councilmember Nawrocki inquired what funding is being received from the Regional Transit Board for the City's Shared Ride Program. The Assistant to the City Manager responded that the RTB gives funding amounting to sixty percent of expenses. NEW BUSINESS a. Establishment of a New Fund to Account for Parking Ramp Assessments Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to authorize the establishment of Fund #290 Parking Ramp Assessments and to authorize inter-fund loans from this fund to the Debt Service Fund as needed to make debt service payments. Roll call: All ayes 10. b. Payment to the Minnesota Department of Health for Water Testing Motion by Clerkin, second by Murzyn to amend the 1992 Water' Fund budget to increase revenue by $16,388.19 and to increase expenditures by $16,356.90. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to authorize payment to the State of Minnesota for the water testing service in an amount of $13,713.59 through fiscal year 1993, payments to be made quarterly. Roll call: All ayes c. Authorization to Seek Bids to Replace Vertical Auger Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to authorize staff to seek bids to replace the vertical auger. Roll call: All ayes d. Purchase of Rotary Mower Deck Motion by Peterson, second by Murzyn to purchase a 120' MT rotary mower deck from MacQueen Equipment for $2,800 plus the trade in of a 72" used mower. Roll call: All ayes REPORTS a. Report of the City Manager. The City Manager's report was submitted in written form. Two memos were received by the Council regarding items of concern. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 1992 PAGE 10 The first memo was from the Building Inspector and addressed a retaining wall on 45th Avenue. The second memo was from the Police Chief and addressed the status of some nuisance complaints on the 4500 and 4600 blocks on Tyler Street. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney distributed a copy of a recent newspaper article about Supreme Court findings on a local trespassing matter. 11. APPROVAL OF LICENSE APPLICATIONS Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkin to approve the license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees, with the exception of the taxicab driver's license application of William Green which was handled earlier in the meeting. Roll call: All ayes ADJOURNMENT Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkin to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 p.m. Roll call: All ayes Mayol~/Dona 1 d J. /~u~zyn ,6/Jr. -Anne Student, Council Secretary