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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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(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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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