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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 22, 1992OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHIS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 1992 The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Murzyn. i. 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 Meetinqs The Council approved the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 8, 1992 as presented and there were no corrections. Request for Neighborhood Block Party The Council approved the request submitted by Tom Ramsdell of 5134 Seventh Street Northeast to conduct a block party on June 27, 1992 from 6:00 p.m. until Midnight, with barricades being placed on Sullivan Drive between Washington Street and Seventh Street Northeast. Lic__e_nse Ap~.lications The Council approved the license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees. Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. o o APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Clerkin, second by Nawrocki to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roil call: All ayes OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS There was no one present for Open Mike and there were no proclamations nor presentations. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 1992 PAGE 2 o PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS a o Public Hearinq Continuation of April 2, 1992, to Consider the Proposed Transfer of Ownership for Cable Television The City Manager advised that representatives of the cable television company were not yet present at the meeting. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to continue the public hearing until later in this meeting. Roll call: All ayes Resolution No. 92-15; Beinq a Resolution in Recoqnition of Companies and Individuals Contributinq to the Library Re-Carpeting Project Three members of the City Council requested their names be removed from the resolution. Although they had volunteered their services, the project was completed before they were needed. 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. 92-15 BEING A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS CONTRIBUTING TO THE LIBRARY'S RE-CARPETING PROJECT WHEREAS, The Columbia Heights Public Library re-carpeted the adult reading room, main floor lobby, and interior stairwell in June, 1992; and WHEREAS, Said project required the moving of 25,000 books and other materials from the shelves to a storage facility in the parking lot; the moving of 24 ranges of steel shelving; and the return of all of the above to the proper place in the library building; and WHEREAS, Said project required the coordinated efforts of many people to come to a successful completion; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Columbia Heights wish to recognize the outstanding cooperation and hard work given by the following companies and individuals: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2~, 1992 PAGE 3 Stu Anderson Margo Ashmore Morris Ballingrud Berger Transfer (William Dircks, Jr.) BFI (Tom Moline) Don Borris Ruth Borris Boy Scout Troup #52 (St. Tim's) Scot Englin, leader Jerry McKnight, parent Jason Arrington Shawn Englin Bert Jones James McKnight Jay McKnight Valorie Gilford Rich Gill Dennis Golden Michelle Grady Matt Graves John Griffin Joseph Griffin Noma Griffin Teresa Guzik Hardee's Sheila Hatchell Deborah Hepokoski Wilbur Hill Betsy Hoium Nancy Hoium Pamela Holzinger Lotus Hubbard Boy Scout Troup #92 (lst Lutheran) Richard Hubbard Gary Johnson, leader Sherry McGregor, parent Aron Avery Josh Avery Ben Halstrom Charlie McGregor Gre~ Rauch Kim Briley Shari Briley Andrea Carter Sean Clerkin Mark Emme Joan Fox Kim Galka Andy Nawrocki Tom O'Connor Kelly Olson John Otte Katie Palmer Rod Palmer Chris Payson Deb Peterson Luke Peterson Larry Poundstone Shawn Poundstone Rainbow Foods (Dennis Dehling) night bakery supervisor Terry Randall Harry Reichmann Don Jolly Jack Josephson Gary Kloss Mary Kloss Lou Kovacs Steve Leese Lauren McClanahan McDonald's Sarah Malmberg Collette Marshall Barbara Miller Robert Moe Jennifer Murphy Don Murzyn, Jr. Pauline Rusinyak SACA (Marilyn & Ron) Barb Sandberg Jason Schmidt Jeanine Schmidt Nicole Schmidt Tom Schmidt Joanne Scudder Jackie Sowada Marvin Sowada Pat Sowada Dennis Stroik Aileen Sturdevant 3M (Wally Brown) Audrey Thumstrom REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 1992 PAGE 4 Evelyn Reinholdson Lorraine Reisewitz Ruth Rice Michael Ritchie Gerry Roback Tom Ruen Beth Townsley Allison Tubbs Marsha Tubbs White's Rental Chris Winger Jay Winger Kathy Young Mayor Donald J. Muryzn, Jr. Councilmember Sean Clerkin Councilmember Bruce Nawrocki Councilmember Gary Peterson Councilmember Robert Ruettimann Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Second Readinq of Ordinance No. 1246, Beinq an Ordinance Amendinq Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, Estabiishinq a City Tree Board Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1246 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, ESTABLISHING A CITY TREE BOARD The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 3.316 of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which is currently reserved, shall hereafter read as follows: 3.316(1) There is hereby created and established a City Tree Board for the City of Columbia Heights, which shall be composed of the members of the Park and Recreation Commission. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 1992 PAGE 5 3.316(2) Members of the Board shall without compensation. serve 3.316(3) It shall be the responsibility of the Board to study, investigate, counsel and develop and/or update annually, and administer a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of public trees. Such plan will be presented annually to the City Council and upon their acceptance and approval shall constitute the official comprehensive City Tree Plan for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota. The Board, when requested by the City Council, shall consider, investigate, make findings, reports and recommendations upon any special matter of question coming within the scope of its work. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, it shall be the responsibility of the City Forester to determine if a tree is hazardous to public safety. 3.316(4) The Board shall choose its own officers, make its own rules and regulations and keep a journal of its proceedings. A majority of the members shall be a quorum for the transaction of business. Section 2: Section 3.316(5) of the City Code of 1977, as amended, passed June 21, 1977, which is currently reserved, shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: 3.316(5) The City Council shall have the right to review the conduct, acts and decisions of the City Tree Board. Any person may appeal from any ruling or order of the City Tree Board to the City Council who may hear the matter and make final decision. Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: June 8, 1992 June 22, 1992 June 22, 1992 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 1992 PAGE 6 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary d o Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1248, Beina an Ordinance Amendinq Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, Pertaininq to Municipal Services~ Tree and Weed Services, Removal of ~~.ed _~Kees,~ and Spraying, Plantinq, and Routine Removal The City Manager reviewed all of the amendments contained in Ordinance No. 1248. Some members of the Council had a number of questions regarding the ordinance amendments. It was felt that the entire ordinance should be reviewed at the time these amendments are considered. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to continue the public hearing and that members of the City Council receive a copy of the existing ordinance. Roll call: All ayes Public Hearinq Continuation of April 2, 1992, to Consider the Proposed Transfer of Ownership for Cable Television (cont.) The City's cable counsel stated he had reviewed the proposed transaction for the transfer of the cable franchise. The new owners will be Meredith/New Heritage Corporation with headquarters in Des Moines. He noted that reports of the technical audit and the financial analysis are available as is a videotape. Representatives of the Meredith/New Heritage Corporation have met with the Cable Commission. The Cable Commission will make a recommendation to the Council regarding acceptance of the transfer. The cable counsel advised that a "reasonable" basis is needed for the City Council to deny the transfer. Three representatives of the Meredith/New Heritage Corporation were in attendance at the Council Meeting. They reviewed the history of their company and gave some background regarding their past and present ventures. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 1992 PAGE 7 Counc]lmember Nawrocki addressed the history of the cable franchise in Columbia Heights. He noted that subscriber rates have increased steadily. Motion by Clerkin, second by Nawrocki to continue the Public Hearing. Roll call: All ayes First Reading of Ordinance No. 1250; Being an Ordinance Pertaining to Conditional Uses Within a Floodway District Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1250 there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1250 BEING AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO PERMITTED USES IN A FLOODWAY DISTRICT The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 9.304(1) of the City Code of 1977, as amended, passed June 21, 1977, which currently reads as follows, to-wit: 9.304(1) Permitted uses. The following uses have a low flood damage potential and do not obstruct flood flows. These uses shall be permitted within the floodway district to the extent that they are not prohibited by any other ordinance and provided they do not require structures, fill, or storage of materials, or equipment. In addition, no use shall adversely affect the capacity of the channels or floodways or any tributary to the mainstream or of any drainage ditch, or any other drainage facility or system. is herewith amended to read as follows, to-wit: 9.304(1) Permitted uses. The following uses have a low flood damage potential and do not obstruct flood flows. These uses shall be permitted within the floodway district to the extent that they are not prohibited by any other ordinance and provided they do not require structures, fill, or storage of materials, or equipment, except as expressly provided for herein. In addition, no use shall adversely affect the capacity of the channels or floodways or any tributary to the mainstream or of any drainage ditch, or any other drainage facility or system. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, !992 PAGE 8 o Section 2: Section 9o304(1)(d) of the City Code of 1977, as amended, passed June 21, 1977, which currently reads as follows, to-wit: 9.304(1)(d) Residential uses such as lawns, gardens, parking areas,and play areas. is herewith amended to read as follows: 9.304(1)(d) Residential uses such as lawns, gardens, parking areas, decks, screened-in porch, gazebos, treehouse, tents, playhouses, or similar structures and areas which may be used for play or recreational purposes. Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: June 22, 1992 Motion by Peterson, second by Nawrocki to send a copy of Ordinance No. 1250 to the Commissioner of Natural Resources. Roll call: All ayes COMMUNICATIONS There were no other communications. OLD BUSINESS a. Stop Sign on Tyler Street at 47th Avenue Councilmember Ruettimann inquired of a resident from the area of 47th and Tyler Street if he is aware of any decreased vehicular speed since the stop sign has been installed. The resident responded he has noticed that traffic has slowed going both directions, north and south. He feels the sign is effective. b. Purchase of Police Cars Councilmember Nawrocki had some material which addressed the leasing of used vehicles which may be helpful for a lease-type program for police vehicles. He felt there may be a financial advantage available for the City. NEW BUSINESS a o Final Payment for Municipal Sealcoating Work Project #9101 - Alley REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 1992 PAGE 9 b o C · d o e o Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to accept the work for Municipal Project #9101 and #9102 and to authorize the final payment to Astech Corporation of St. Cloud, Minnesota, in an amount of $2,282.59. Roll call: All ayes Request to Attend Traininq Out-Of-State Conference Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the attendance of Chief David Mawhorter and Captain Leonard Olson at the National Community Policing Conference in Portland, Oregon, September 23-25, 1992; and furthermore, to authorize related expenses from the police budget and contributions fund. Roll call: All ayes Establish Date for Public Improvement Hearing Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to establish a Public Improvement Hearing for Tuesday, July 28, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Roll call: Cterkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - aye Nawrocki - nay Release of Easement - 679 43rd Avenue Northeast Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign a letter releasing the unneeded sewer easement at 679 43rd Avenue Northeast. Roll call: All ayes Recycling Joint Powers Aqreement Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County to provide cooperation between the City and the County to implement recycling programs in the City of Columbia Heights and to make available up to $59,091.12 for reimbursement of eligible expenses for recycling activities; such agreement is effective January - December, 1992. Roll call: Ail ayes Hold Harmless Aqreement The City Manager advised that the shooting site for the Fourth of July fireworks was moved south of Huset Park across 39th Avenue to accommodate larger shells. The State requires a larger space around the firing zone. The owners of the property on the south side of 39th Avenue have requested a Hold Harmless Agreement. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 1992 PAGE 10 10. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the Hold Harmless Agreement with the owners of the property at 551 39th Avenue Northeast and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign same. Roll call: All ayes REPORTS Report of the City Manaqer The City Manager's Report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: City Manager's vacation Schedule: The City Manager distributed copies of his vacation schedule, July through September. Shared Ride - Additional Funding from RTB: The City will receive an additional $29,092 from the Regional Transit Board for the Shared Ride Program. Water Testing Charges: The City Manager is in the process of gathering information from the State Health Department regarding the water testing project mandated by the State. He advised that the Attorney General has ruled that the statute is valid and the charges will start to be collected in September. Charges to Hilltop for Use of Columbia Heights Sewage Pipes: The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission has ceased paying for Hilltop's use of Columbia Heights' sanitary sewage pipes. This commission indicated it expects Columbia Heights to negotiate the rates and manner of payment with Hilltop. The City Manager advised that these negotiations are presently being reviewed by the Columbia Heights City Attorney, City Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer. He will be contacting Hilltop's City Engineer regarding this matter. Honeywell Project: Representatives of Honeywell have toured or viewed all of the city buildings and parks. Staff has prepared data and will be meeting with Honeywell representatives on July 9th at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall to review previous costs. The City Manager invited all interested members of the Council to attend this meeting. Mayor Murzyn indicated he will be attending. Councilmember Nawrocki felt the staff should be seeking comments and costs from alternative firms which would provide similar services to those of Honeywell. This REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, t992 PAGE 11 would assure that the City would be receiving the most cost effective services. On August 18th at 7:30 p.m. Honeywell will be presenting its proposal with the objective of having this matter on the agenda of the August 24th Council Meeting. Council Work Session: Monday, June 29th at 7:30 p.m. is the date and time established for a Council work session. Other work session dates will be selected at that work session. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m. Roll call: All ayes /~o-Anne Student, Council Secretary