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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 10, 1992OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION FEBRUARY 10, 1992 The Board of Trustees Meeting was called to order by Mayor Murzyn at 10:05 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present Clerkin - absent 2. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Motion by Nawrocki, second by Reuttimann to record the leave of absence dates for Jeff Lundgren, Volunteer Fire Department, as September 1, 1991 to December 31, 1991. Roll call: All ayes 3. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to adjourn the Board of Trustees Meeting at 10:07 p.m. Roll call: All ayes Mayor D~ald J. Su~y~'~/ ~-Ar{n'e Student ,-Council Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1992 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Murzyn at 7:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present Clerkin - absent PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: Approval of Minutes The Council approved the minutes of the January 27, 1992 Regular Council Meeting and the correction of the January 13, 1992 Meeting minutes as presented. Resolution No. ~92-04; Being a Resolution Approving Plans for Signal Construction at Stinson Boulevard and 37th Avenue The Council waived the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. RESOLUTION NO. 92-04 APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION AT STINSON BOULEVARD AND 37TH AVENUE NORTHEAST WHEREAS, it has been deemed advisable and necessary for the City of Columbia Heights to participate in the construction and operation of a traffic control signal system on County State Aid Highway No. 27 at 37th Avenue Northeast (Hennpin County Project 8905), and WHEREAS, plans have been prepared and presented to the City, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, That said plans be in all things approved and that the City agrees to provide the enforcement for the prohibition of on- street parking on those portions of said Project No. 8905 within the Corporate limits. Dated this 10th day of February, 1992. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1992 PAGE 2 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson 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 10th day of February, 1992, as disclosed by the records of said City in my possession. (SEAL) Jo-Anne Student Deputy City Clerk Appointments of Mayor and Council to Various Boards, Commissions and Orqanizations The Council made the appointments of Councilmembers to the following boards, commissions and organizations: Suburban Rate Authority: Councilmember Nawrocki - delegate, Mayor Murzyn - alternate delegate National League of Cities: Councilmember Nawrockt will be the City's representative League of Minnesota Cities: Councilmember Nawrocki - delegate, City Manager Anderson, alternate North Metro Mayor's Association: Mayor Murzyn and City Manager Anderson will serve as directors Northeast Corridor - Light Rail Transit Intergovernmental Advisory Committee: Councilmember Clerkin will serve as the City's representative Cable Communications Commission: Councilmember Nawrocki will serve as the Council's representative Human Services Commission: Councilmember Clerkin will serve as the Council's representative REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1992 PAGE 3 Library Board: Mayor Murzyn will serve as the Council .representative Park and Recreation Commission:' Counctlmembers Peterson and Ruettimann will serve as Council representatives Planning and Zoning Commission: Councilmember Peterson will serve as Council representative Science, Technology and Energy Commission: Councilmember Ruettimann will serve as Council representative Traffic Commission: Councllmember Clerkin will serve as Council representative Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council: Mayor Murzyn will serve as the City's representative Council President: Councilmember Nawrocki was selected to serve as Council President In-House Management Training The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with St. Paul Technical College for management training which is not to exceed $4,800. Attendance of Liquor Operations Manager at Liquor Convention The Council authorized the attendance of the Liquor Operations Manager at the National Liquor Stores Association, Inc. Annual Convention from March 22 - 26, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada and that all related expenses be reimbursed. Authorization to Seek Bids for Weed Contractor The Council authorized staff to seek bids for the 1992 Weed Removal Contract. Request to Seek Written Quotations to Replace Water Service Line at J.P. Murzyn Hall The Council authorized staff to seek written quotations to replace water service line at Murzyn Hall. Authorization to Seek Bids for the Purchase of Dishwashinq Unit for J.P. Murzyn Hall The Council authorized staff to seek bids for the purchase of a dishwashing unit for J.P. Murzyn Hall. Approval of License Applications The Council approved the 1992 payment of proper fees. license applications upon Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of bills out of proper funds. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1992 PAGE 4 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS There was no one present for Open Mike Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting This award was presented to Mayor Murzyn in recognition of the City's achieving the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting. The award was from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States. A similar award was presented to the City's Accountant, June Johnston. Mayor Murzyn congratulated the Finance Director, Bill Elrite and June Johnston for their work. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS Public Hearing Regarding the Use of 1992 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds Staff from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority gave the history of these funds noting that the funds are provided by HUD and administered by Anoka County. The funds will be available July 1, 1992 and will remain available for eighteen months. The HRA made all of the recommendations for the funds except those for public service projects. The recommendations for public service projects were made by the Human Services Commission. Representatives from ACAAP, Alexandra House, ARC, ECFE, CEAP and Central Center for Family Resources gave the Council information regarding the proposed use of funds which are being requested by them respectively. Mayor Murzyn thanked each of these representatives for their presentations and advised them that all of the requests received were given serious consideration by the Council. Other members of the Council acknowledged that each REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1992 PAGE 5 request deserved support and choosing those for funding was not an easy decision. Councilmember Nawrocki noted that one deserving organization, Hot Meals for Shut Ins, was not recommended for funding by the Human Services Commission. He stated they had submitted a request after the deadline set by the Human Services Commission because they had been advised previously they did not meet the criteria for qualifying. This was not the case and they had been given inaccurate information regarding their qualifying for funding. He was supportive of their funding request being approved. Councilmember Nawrocki also noted that the funding being recommended for the Senior Outreach Program was less than was requested. He suggested the Council consider approving the full amount as it directly benefits Columbia Heights residents and is needed to keep the program operating in its entirety. The Chairperson of the Human Services Commission advised the Council of the method used by members of the Commission to reach their stated recommendations. She felt all members made recommendations which would have resulted in very fair allocations. She explained why some of the recommendations were less than requested and why some of the requests were denied. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to approve the public service funds of $22,716 to the following organizations and in the stated amounts: Anoka County Community Action Program .... $10,956 Alexandra House ............................ $ 3,500 Early Childhood Family Education ........... $ 2,760 ARC of Anoka County ........................ $ 2,500 Hot Meals For Shut Ins ..................... $ 3,000 Roll call: All ayes The HRABoard's recommendations for the allocation of the CDBG funds were discussed. Councilmember Nawrocki expressed concern for potential requirements by the Federal government regarding handicapped accessibility for government buildings. Members of the Council agreed that federal mandates for accessiblity should be considered and suggestions were made for moving some of the funding from other projects REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1992 PAGE 6 being recommended. It was noted that the recommended $50,000 must remain in the Neighborhood Revitalization project to make it realistic. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki to approve the following HRA recommendations for allocations of 1992 CDBG funds: Neighborhood Revitalization ............. $50,000 Housing Rehabilitation .................. $25,000 Accessibility Improvements to Public Facilities .............................. $43,124 Administration .......................... $10,599 Roll call: All ayes Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1221; Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, Pertaining to Pipeline Safety Setback 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. .!221 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO PIPELINE SAFETY SETBACK The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 9.104(12) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which is currently reserved, shall be amended to hereafter read as follows, to wit: 9.104(12) Pipeline safety setback (a) Purpose. The purpose of the pipeline safety setback as set forth herein is to increase public safety by requiring that new development be set back from pipeline locations. (b) Application. This subdivision applies to new residential and other development. It does not apply to development that has occurred or for which development permits have been issued before the effective date of this subdivision. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1992 PAGE 7 (c) Setback. Buildings and places of public assembly subject to this ordinance shall not be constructed closer to the pipeline than the boundary of the pipeline easement. (d) Variances. Variance procedures set forth 'in this chapter adopted under Minnesota Statutes, section 462.351 to 462.365, shall apply. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: January 27, 1992 February 10, 1992 February 10, 1992 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson All ayes Ce Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Resolution Amending the 1992 Budqet for Encumbrances and Carryovers It was determined that additional information was needed on this resolution. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to table this resolution until the next regular Council meeting. Roll call: All ayes Resolution No. 92-05; Being a Resolution Authorizing a Lotsplit at 1521 39th Avenue Northeast Some members of the Council had concern regarding the dimensions of the two lots if this lotsplit were granted. The Building Inspector read the ordinance which addresses required square footage of a bulldable lot. A sixty foot lot can be reduced to fifty feet but 10,000 square feet is still required. This lotsplit will meet ordinance requirements. The property owner requesting the lotsplit stated he desires front access to a garage he is considering REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1992 PAGE 8 building in the future. He noted that there have been problems with the alley behind his property. 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. 92-05 SUBDIVISION REOUEST I, Stephen F. Kolosky, hereby request a split of PIN 36 30 24 34 0002. Legally described as: The East half of Lot 4, Block 13, Auditor's Subdivision of Walton's Sunny Acres Third Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota. THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE: A. The West 10.00 feet of the East half of Lot 4, Block 13, Auditor's Subdivision of Walton's Sunny Acres Third Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota. (This is to be combined with the West half of Lot 4 creating a new legal description: That part of Lot 4, Block 13, Auditor's Subdivision of Walton's Sunny Acres Third Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying westerly of the East 50.00 feet.) B. The East 50.00 feet of Lot 4, Block 13, Auditor's Subdivision of Walton's Sunny Acres Third Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota. 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. Any lotsplit given approval shall become invalid if the resolution, motion or other Council action approving the said lotsplit is not filed with the County Auditor within one (1) year of the date of the Council action. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1992 PAGE 9 PLANNING & ZONING DEPT. ACTION: Approved Stephen F. Kolosky Signature of Owner, notarized This 4th day of February, 1992. Offered by: Deering Seconded by: Larson Roll call: All ayes 1519 39th Ave.N.E. Owner's Address Telephone Number: 789-4135 Evelyn NYuaard (sig.) Zoning Officer SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS 16TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1992. CITY COUNCIL ACTION; Jane Gleason (sig.) Notary Public Approved This 10th day of February, 1992. Offered by: Ruettimann Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Commission expires 3-11-97 Hennepin County Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary FEE: $10.00 DATE PAID: 1/6/92 RECEIPT NO. 023281 Resolution No. 92-06; Beinq a Resolution Authorizing a Lotsplit at 4239 and 4259 Central Avenue Jerry Jensen, the developer for the property owner, Holiday Corporate Real Estate, showed the Council a survey of the parcels in question. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public· Roll call: All ayes The developer requested a minor language addition to the resolution. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1992 PAGE 10 RESOLUTION NO. 92-06 SUBDIVISION REQUEST I, Jerome A. Jensen, Director of Corporate Real Estate a Development hereby request a split of PIN 36 30 24 23 0039. Legally described as: Lots 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and West half of Lot 17, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota. Subject to easements of record. THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE: Lots 18, 19, 20, 21, and part of the West half of Lot 17, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, lying Northerly of the easterly extension of the South line of said Lot 21. All in Anoka County, Minnesota. Reserving and subject to an easement for street, sidewalk and utility purposes in favor of the City of Columbia Heights, over the North 5.0 feet of said Lot 18, and also over the North 5.0 feet of the West half of Lot 17. Lots 22, 23, 24 and that part of the West half of Lot 17, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, lying Southerly of the easterly extension of the North line of said Lot 22. All in Anoka County, Minnesota. Subject to easements of record in favor of the City of Columbia Heights filed as Document No. 337035. PROPOSED PRIVATE DRIVEWAY EASEMENT IS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK PAGE. Be it further resolved that there are no special assessments of record in the office of the City of Columbia Heigts as of this day, against the above described property. Any pending or future assessments will be levied according to the new split as approved this day. Any lotsplit given approval shall become invalid if the resolution, motion or other Council action approving the said lotsplit is not filed with the County Auditor within one (1) year of the date of the Council action. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1002 PAGE 11 PLANNING & ZONING DEPT. ACTION: Approved Lyndale Terminal Co. by Jerome A. Jensen, Dir. of Corporate Real Estate & Development This 4th day of February, 1992. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Deering Larson All ayes Jerome A. Jensen (sig.) Signature of Owner, Notarized 4567 W. 80th Street MDls. Mn. 55440 Owner's Address Evelyn Nygaard (sig.) Zoning Officer Phone No. 612-830-8727 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approved This 10th day of February, 1992. SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this 21st day of January, 1992. Jane Gleason Notary Public Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Ruettimann All ayes Hennepin County Commission expires 3-11-97 Jo-Anne Student Council Secretary Mayor Donald J. Murzyn,Jr. COMMUNICATIONS a. Planning & Zonin~ Commission 1. Conditional Use Permit, Linders Greenhouse, Inc. 4300 Central Avenue Northeast Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a temporary garden center at 4300 Central Avenue Northeast from approximately April 11, 1992 to June 28, 1992, provided a $500 check is deposited with the City to assure removal of the building by June 28, 1992. Roll call: All ayes 2. Status of prope~y at 726-738 40th Avenue Northeast The Building Inspector advised the Council that the owner REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1992 PAGE 12 of property located at 726-738 40th Avenue Northeast reconfigured the arrangement of the downstairs in building and it meets with 'ordinance requirements. the b. Traffic Commission The minutes of the Traffic Commission meeting of February 3, 1992 were provided for informational purposes and no Council action was required. ' 8. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Upgrade of Novell Network File Servers Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with BW Software, Hilltop, to purchase Novelle 386 Version 3.11 software in an amount not to exceed $3,465. Roll call: All ayes b. Accident Insurance Plan for Volunteers The Finance Director explained who would be covered under this insurance plan. Members of the Council had questions concerning who was already covered with the City's present policy. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to table this matter for additional information. Roll call: All ayes c. Authorization to Seek Bids for 2 1/2 Ton Roller The Public Works Supervisor advised that $23,600 is budgeted for this piece of equipment but it may be more costly. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize staff to seek bids for a 2 1/2 ton roller. Roll call: All ayes. do Request to Seek Wrltten Quotations on Storage Bins Motion by Peterson, second by Nawrocki to authorize staff to receive written quotations for storage bins for aggregate materials at the Municipal Service Center. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1992 PAGE 13 ee he Roll call: All ayes Request to Seek Written Quotations for Partitions Motion by Ruettimann, second by Murzyn to authorize staff to seek written quotations for the purchase of partitions. Roll call: All ayes Authorization to Seek Bids for a Riding Power Sweeper $12,000 is budgeted for this piece of equipment· The Public Works Supervisor felt it would be very effective on hills, would positively affect productivity and be effective in smaller areas· Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize staff to seek bids for a riding, self-propelled turf sweeper. Roll call: All ayes Authorization to Seek Bids for a Mower Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize staff to seek bids for a mower to replace the 1984 Toro Groundmaster Unit #223. Roll call: All ayes Change Order ~9110-1 for Municipal Services Floor Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to authorize Change Order #9110-1 in an amount of $2,090 to Pro Maintenance, Inc. and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement. Roll call: All ayes Authorization to Seek Bids for City Newsletter Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to authorize staff to seek bids for the production, printing and distribution of the City newsletter. Roll call: All ayes Information Regarding Purchase of MTC Bus Councilmember Nawrocki, who is a MTC Commissioner, advised that the MTC is considering removing some of the older buses from its fleet. He noted that the present bus used by the City was purchased from the MTC and suggested that staff follow up on gathering information regarding the purchase of another bus. The present City bus has required considerable repair. FEBRUARY 10, 1992 PAGE 14 10. k. Attendance at National League of Cities Conferences/Meetings Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the attendance of Councilmember Nawrocki at the National League of Cities conferences and meetings based on his being designated as the liaison to the National League of Cities for the City of Columbia Heights. Roll call: All ayes Councilmember Nawrocki encouraged all of the' Councilmembers to attend the meetings of the League of Minnesota Cities and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities noting that these organizations work very diligently on behalf of local municipalities. REPORTS a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in writing and no items on it were discussed further. Council Work Sessions The Council established three work sessions. They are as follows: February 17, 1992 at 8:00 p.m.; February 25, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. and February 26, 1992 at 8:00 p.m. b. Report of .the City. Attorney The City Attorney advised that the deed for the Hart Lake property is presently on the City Manager's desk awaiting signatures. He noted that the other three parcels which are being sold by the City are being worked on. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to ad3ourn at 10:05 Mayor D/6'nald J. Mur~yH, JrF ~-Anhe Student, Council Secretary