HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 13, 1993OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 1993
The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor
Murzyn.
1. ROLL CALL
Nawrocki, Clerkin, Rue~timann, Peterson, Murzyn - present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items on the Consent Agenda were addressed by
the City Council:
Minutes for Approval
The Council approved the minutes of the August 23, 1993
Council Meeting as presented and there were no corrections.
S_lvecial Purpose Fence - Cynthia Joseph, 4423 Arthur Street
The Council approved the five foot high special purpose
privacy fence as requested for 4423 Arthur Street.
Conditional Use Permit - Kay Kuba, 5003 University Avenue
The Council approved the conditional use permit to allow the
installation of a tent in the parking lot of 5003 University
Avenue from September 28 - 30, 1993 provided a $500 check is
submitted to the City prior to the erection of the tent to
assure its removal by October 1, 1993.
Variance - Grace and Truth Chapel, 200 44th Avenue Northeast
The Council approved the 24 foot front yard setback variance
to allow the existing freestanding sign to remain in its
present location at 200 44th Avenue Northeast.
Authorization to Purchase IBM AS400
The request for authorization to purchase an IBM AS400 was
tabled until the September 27, 1993 Council Meeting.
Authorization to Replace Wooden Window Sil'ls and Door Frames
at the Library
The authorization to replace wooden window sills and door
frames at the Library was tabled until the Septet,)er 27, 1993
Council Meeting.
Authorization to Dispose of City Vehicles
The Council authorized the City Manager to dispose of
Municipal Units #0410, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria, ~PD4.6, 1988
Chevrolet Caprice, #0406, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria and #0408
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1984 Ford Crown Victoria at the Hennepin County Auction
scheduled for October 2, 1993.
Approval of License Applications
The Council approved the 1993 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.
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
Dave Nelson, who owns the rental property at 3911 Tyler
Street, expressed his concerns regarding some inspections of
his property. He felt he was being requested to perform some
improvements which were not justified.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to refer this matter to
the City Manager and that a report of his findings is brought
back to the Council at the next Council Meeting.
Councilmember Nawrocki stated this would also allow time for
members of the Council to view the property. Mr. Nelson gave
his permission for Councilmembers and staff to come onto his
property.
The resident at 4216 Seventh Street requested that members of
the Council respond to an editorial in a local newspaper which
was apprehensive regarding a proposal for the community.
Members of the Council viewed this editorial as personal
opinion and were not inclined to respond noting that everyone
has a legitimate right to an opinion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
a. Resolution No. 93-42; Bein~ a Resolution Adoptina a
Proposed Budget for the Year 1994 and Settinq the Proposed Tax
Levy Collectable for the Year 1994
The City Manager advised that the Council cannot exceed the
levy amount established with this resolution but can decrease
it.
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The City Manager is proposing an increase of $2,072 which is
less than one percent. Councilmember Nawrocki stated he wants
to keep the same levy as last year. He noted that some
properties have been devalued and that this will impact on
residential properties. The City Manager felt the decrease in
values and the decrease in fiscal disparities revenues would
amount to about two/three percent.
The reading of the resolution was waived.
The resolution was offered by Nawrocki, seconded by Clerkin
and the proposed tax levy amount to be inserted into the
resolution was $3,463,645, which is the same amount as last
year and furthermore, to change the dates for the Budget
Hearing to December 1, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. and the continuation
date be December 8, 1993 at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call: Nawrocki, Clerkin - aye
Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - nay
Motion fails
The resolution was offered by Ruettimann, second by Peterson
and the proposed tax levy amount to be inserted into the
resolution was $3,548,717, which is an increase of
approximately $6.00/$7.00 per household and that the date for
the Budget Hearing be December 1, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. and the
continuation date be December 8, 1993 at 7:00 p.m.
Rol] call: Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - aye
Nawrocki - nay
RESOLUTION NO. 93-42
BEING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR
1994 AND SETTING THE PROPOSED TAX LEVY COLLECTABLE FOR THE
YEAR 1994
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights as
follows:
Section A: The budget for the City of Columbia Heights for the
year 1994 is hereby approved and adopted with appropriations
for each of the funds as follows:
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Expense
General Fund
Para Transit Fund
State Aid
Cable Television Fund
Library
Dare Project
Community Police
Project Pride
Capital Improvements Fund
Infrastructure Fund
Capital Equipment Replacement Funds:
General Fund
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Central Garage Fund
Central Garage Fund
Liquor Fund
Water Utility Fund
Sewer Utility Fund
Refuse Fund
Water & Sewer Constructions Funds
Energy Management
Data Processing
Debt Service Fund
6,701~744
177,971
56,867
182,026
425,407
4,965
48,027
959
377,750
0
768,624
1,540
35,910
0
339,841
7,274,430
1,190,612
1,172,502
1,521,568
282,000
267,399
77,714
16,642,547
Total Expense Including Interfund Transfers 37,550,403
Section B: The estimated gross revenue to fund the budget of the
City of Columbia Heights for all funds, including general ad
valorem tax levies as hereinafter set forth for the year 1994:
Revenue Available
General Fund
Para Transit Fund
State Aid
Cable Television Fund
Library
Dare Project
Community Police
Project Pride
Capital Improvements Fund
Infrastructure Fund
Capital Equipment Replacement Funds:
General Fund
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Central Garage Fund
6,701,744
177,971
56,867
182,026
425,407
4,965
48,027
959
377,750
0
768,624
1,540
35,910
0
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Central Garage Fund
Liquor Fund
Water Utility Fund
Sewer Utility Fund
Refuse Fund
Water & Sewer Construction Funds
Energy Management
Data Processing
Debt Service Fund
Total Revenue Including Interfund Transfers
339,841
7,274,430
1,190,612
1,172,502
1,521,568
282,000
267,399
77,714
16,642,547
37,550,403
Section C: The following sums of money are levied for the current
year, collectable in 1994, upon the taxable property in said City
of Co]umbia HeiGhts, for the following purposes:
General Fund
3,548,717
Bond & Interest 0
Total 3,548,717
Less H.A.C.A. 964,991
Certified Levy
2,583,726
Be it further resolved by the City Council of the City of Columbia
HeiGhts that:
The budget hearing shall be held on December 1, 1993 and a
continuation date of this hearing shall be held on December 8,
1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
The City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of
this resolution to the County Auditor of Anoka County, Minnesota.
Passed this 13th day of September, 1993.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call~
Ruettimann
Peterson
Clerkin, Ruettimann Peterson, Murzyn - aye
Nawrockt - nay
Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr.
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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Motion by Murzyn, second by Ruettimann to approve as proposed
HRA levy and budget of $71,040 for the year 1994. Roll call:
All ayes
Resolution No. 93-43; Being a Resolution Approving a Lotsplit
(4545 and 4557 Madison Street)
Council approval was contingent on the parking being approved
by the City engineering staff.
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. 93-43
SUBDIVISION REOUEST
I, Alois D. Kroll, hereby request a split of PIN 26 30 24 43
0092 legally described as:
Lot 2, Block l, Julian Johnson Addition, Anoka County,
Minnesota. Subject to utility and drainage easement over East
5 feet.
THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE:
1. "A" (PARCEL TO BE ADDED TO LOT SOUTH) that part of Lot 2,
Block 1, JULIAN JOHNSON ADDITION, Anoka County, Minnesota
lying southerly of the following described line:
Beginning at a point on the southwesterly line of said Lot 2,
distance 6.00 feet, northwesterly from the most southerly
corner of said Lot 2, measured along the arc of said
southwesterly line of Lot 2; thence running northeasterly to
its intersection with the east line of said Lot 2, line of Lot
2; thence running northeasterly to its intersection with the
east line of said Lot 2, distant 26.00 feet, northerly from
the southeasterly corner of said Lot 2 and there terminating.
RESERVING AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENTANDMAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES AS DESCRIBED IN THE FIVE PAGES OF THE
DECLARATION OF EASEMENT ATTACHED.
2. "B" (REMAINING LOT 2 AFTER SPLIT) That part of Lot 2, Block
1, JULIAN JOHNSON ADDITION, Anoka County, Minnesota lying
northerly of the following described line: Beginning at a
point on the southwesterly line of said Lot 2, distant 6.00
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feet, northwesterly from the most southerly corner of said Lot
2. measured along the arc of said southwesterly line of Lot 2,
thence running northeasterly to its intersection with the east
line of said Lot 2, distant 26.00 feet, northerly from the
southeasterly corner of said Lot 2 and there terminating.
RESERVING AND SUBJECT TO ANEASEMENTANDMAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES AS DESCRIBED IN THE FIVE PAGES OF THE
DECLARATION OF EASEMENT ATTACHED.
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. 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
year of the date of the Council action.
PLANNING & ZONING DEPT. ACTION:
Approved provided the hard surface
parking be completed within 60 days
from Council approval and that the
five page Declaration of Easement and
Maintenance as attached be recorded
to each parcel.
Signature of Owner, Notarized
This 7th day of September, 1993.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Larson
Peterson
All ayes
Owner's Address 4549 Polk
Street
Owner's Phone ~ 571-2813
(sig) Evelyn Nygaard
Zoning Officer
Subscribed & sworn to before me
this 10th day of Sept. 1993.
Jane Gleason
Notary Public
FEE $10.00
DATE PAID 7-16-93 RECEIPT NO. 30903
THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTIES ARE TORRENS, THEREFORE, THE
EASEMENTS WILL BE RECORDED AS MEMORIALS PER THE REGISTRAR OF
TITLES AT ANOKA COUNTY.
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COUNCIL ACTION:
APPROVED contingent on the parking being approved by the City
engineering staff.
This 13th day of September, 1993.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Petersoh
Clerkin
All ayes
Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr.
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
c. Resolution No. 93-44; Being a Resolution Approving
Lotsplit (4025 Stinson Boulevard)
Councilmember Nawrocki noted that the purpose of the lotsplit
ordinance was to give orderly development and comparability to
the neighborhood. He felt this lotsp]it would not be in the
spririt of the ordinance. Councilmember Ruettimann agreed
noting that to reduce the size of the house was a drastic way
to circumvent the ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO. 93-44
SUBDIVISION REQUEST
I, Joseph B. & Helen Gallus hereby request a split of PLAT
35178 PARCEL 640 KEY PIN 36 30 24 41 0087 legally
described as: Lot 16, Block 1, Silver Lake Addn.
The description henceforth to be: Proposed Tract "A" the
easterly 70.0 feet of Lot 16, Block 1, Silver Lake Addn. to
Columbia Heights, Mn., Anoka County. AND Proposed Tract "B"
that part of Lot 16, Block 1, lying westerly of the easterly
70.0 feet thereof in Silver Lake Addition to Columbia Heights,
Mn., Anoka County.
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 $ NONE be
divided. Paid.
Any pending or future assessments will be levied according to
the new split as approved this day.
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PLANNING & ZONING DEPT. ACTION:
Approved providing drainage and
public utility plans be submitted
for review prior to City Council
action, that *
This 7th day of September, 1993.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Szurek
Fowler
All ayes
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Signature of
Notarized
Owner's Address
Telephone No.
Owner
Subscribed and sworn
before me this 18th
of September, 1993.
Notary public
to
day
DENIED
This 13th day of September, 1993.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Nawrocki
Clerkin
Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Murzyn - aye
Peterson - abstain
Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr.
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
*All requirements for a lotsplit are met and that no permits
are issued for construction on the new lot until the
demolition and reconstruction of the existing house are
completed and meet the minimum requirements for square footage
of the R-1 District.
FEE $10.00 DATE PAID: 8-18-93 RECEIPT NO. 31005
Mayor Murzyn directed staff to follow up obtaining information
regarding the Shoreline Ordinance.
d. First Readinq of Ordinance No. 1270; Being an Ordinance
Pertaining to Conditional Use Permits
Councilmember Nawrocki observed that the present process
allows for adjoining neighbors to become aware of what is
being proposed and affords them input.
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
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ORDINANCE NO. 1270
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF
1977, PERTAINING TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Section 9.105(5) (g) of Ordinance No. 853, City
Code of 1977, which is currently reserved, shall be amended to
hereafter read as follows, to wit:
9.105(5) Conditional Use Permit
(g) Exceptions
(i) Accessory Structures: Any conditional use permit for
an accessory structure that is 120 square feet or less
and that has been applied for properly and pursuant to
Section 9.105(5)(b) may be granted by the Zoning
Administrator, provided that said accessory structure
will not be detrimental to the Comprehensive Plan or the
development of the surrounding neighborhood. Decisions of
the Zoning Administrator are appealable pursuant to
Section 9.105(3).
Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading: September 13, 1993
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to schedule the
second reading of Ordinance No. 1270 for September 27, 1993.
Roll call: All ayes
e. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1272 Being an Ordinance
Pertainina to Hon-Conformin~ Signage
Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to waive the reading of
the ordinance there being ample copies available to the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1272
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE
OF 1977, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO NON-CONFORMING SIGNAGE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
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Section 1: Section 9.117A (2)(b) of Ordinance No. 853, City
Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows to wit:
9.117A(2)(b) Signs which are lawfully in existence and in use
prior to and on July 13, 1981, may remain in use until July
13, 1993, even though such signs do not conform with Section
9.117A of the City Code.
is herewith amended to read:
9.117A(2)(b) Signs which were lawfully in existence and in use
prior to and on July 13, 1981, may remain in use even though
such signs do not conform with Section 9.117A of the City
Code. However, all such non-conforming signs will be required
to be brought into strict compliance with Section 9.117A of
the City Code if any one of the following should occur:
(i) if application is made for building permits for the
property, equal to or greater than $5,000.00 in estimated
construction costs;
(ii) if the non-conforming sign comes into disrepair such
that, in the opinion of the zoning administrator, it requires
significant repairs or replacement;
(iii) if the sign face requires replacement (i.e. change of
tenant, etc.); and/or
(iv) if the property is sold.
Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First reading: September 13, 1993
Motion by Clerk~n, second by Peterson to schedule the second
reading of Ordinance No. 1272 for September 27, 1993. Roll
call: All ayes
f. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1274 Being an Ordinance
Pertainina to Flood Plain
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Murzyn to waive the reading of
the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1274
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BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF
1977, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO FLOOD PLAIN
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Chapter 9, Article 3, Section 11, of Ordinance No.
853, City Code of 1977, as amended, which currently reads as
follows, to wit:
9.311.13 The cost of any structural alterations or additions
to any non-conforming structure over the life of the structure
shall not exceed 50 percent of the market value of the
structure unless the conditions of this Section are satisfied.
The cost of all of the community's initial flood plain
controls must be calculated into today's current cost which
will include all costs such as construction materials and a
reasonable cost placed on all manpower or labor. If the
current cost of all previous and proposed alterations and
additions exceed 50 percent of the current market value of the
structure, then the structure must meet the standards of
Section 9.304 and 9.305 of this Ordinance for new structures
depending upon whether the structure is in the Floodway or
Flood Fringe, respectively.
is herewith amended to read
9.311.13 The cost of any structural alterations or additions
to any nonconforming structure over the life of the structure
shall not exceed 50 percent of the market value of the
structure unless the conditions of this Section are satisfied.
The cost of all structural alterations and additions
constructed since the adoption of the community's initial
flood plain controls must calculated into today's current cost
which will include all costs placed on manpower and labor. If
the current cost of all previous and proposed alterations and
additions exceed 50 percent of the current market value of the
structure, then the structure must meet the standards of
Section 9.304 and 9.305 of this Ordinance for new structures
depending upon whether the structure is in the Floodway or
Flood Fringe, respectively.
Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First reading: September 13, 1993
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Murzyn to schedule the second
reading of Ordinance No. 1274 for September 27, 1993. Roll
call: All ayes
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g. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1275 Being an Ordinance
Pertaining to Housing Maintenance Code
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to table the first
reading of Ordinance No. 1275. Roll call: All ayes
h. First Readinq of Ordinance No. 1276 Being an Ordinance
Pertaining to Penalties for Violation of Housing Maintenance
Code
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to table the first
reading of Ordinance No. 1276. Roll call: All ayes
COMMUNICATIONS
a. Variance/Site Plan Approval - Frank/Mary Jo Miske, 455 37th
Avenue
The Executive Director reviewed the proposal and noted that if
the building changes hands or usage the variance no longer
applies.
Motion by Peterson, second by Murzyn to approve the request
for a variance of 28 parking spaces from the 87 spaces
required for the proposed construction at 455 37th Avenue
contingent on the following conditions:
1. The grading and drainage of the parking lot shall be
according to a plan approved by the City Engineer.
2. The Traffic Commission review and approve the
circulation plan and what impact there will be on 37th
Avenue and 5th Street.
3. Lighting for the parking areas shall be per
9.116(3)(b) of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. A maximum of 100 square feet of wall signage is
allowed plus one freestanding sign forty (40) feet high
with a maximum of 100 square feet on two sides.
5. Landscaping for the parking areas shall be provided
with 200 square feet of landscaping for each 20 spaces.
The parking spaces are to be striped. Signage for
handicap parking and parking space size to be per State
requirements.
Roll call: All ayes
b. Traffic Commission
There was no report from the Traffic Commission as there was
not a quorum present.
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c. Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to appoint
following residents to various boards and commissions:
the
Ruth Graham to the Cable Communications Commission with a term
to expire in April, 1994.
Gerald Foss to the Park and Recreation Commission with a term
to expire in April, 1998.
Daniel Duda to the Traffic Commission with a term to expire
in April, 1997.
Joseph Sturdevant to the Traffic Commission with a term to
expire in April, 1995.
Roll call: Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson - aye
Murzyn - abstain
d. Housing and Redevelopment Authority Issues
Councilmember Nawrocki distributed copies of the 1994 HRA
proposed goals and a job description for the position of the
community development coordinator. These issues were referred
to members of the City Counci for their comments. He requested
Councilmembers to share any thoughts they may have on either
of these items.
e. MACTA Conference
On September 17th MACTA will be holding a conference to
discuss cable issues which will include rate regulation and
federal laws affecting the cable industry.
f. Cooperative Efforts Between Cities
In a recent legislative session funding was set aside for
cities to study areas in which they could collaborate on
various municipal services being made more cost effective. He
gave the example of legal costs incurred in traffic court
prosecutions by city attorneys. He suggested staff pursue the
acquisition of some of this funding.
g. City Newsletter
Councilmember Nawrocki was disappointed that more information
was not given and not prominently displayed in the recent City
newsletter. He noted that there have been precinct changes
recently and this information would have been very valuable
for residents. He also noted there was no budget information
included in the newsletter.
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OLD BUSINESS
a. Sale of Miscellaneous Lots
Councilmember Nawrocki inquired how the title transfer is
progressing on lots sold to various residents. The City
Manager responded these are still being worked on. He also
noted that the ordinance for the property sale to Dave Szurek
is being drafted.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Duration of a Light Duty Meter Reader Position
Motion by Peterson, second by MurZyn to create a light duty
meter reader position, due to Worker's Compensation
disability, not to exceed one year or until the retirement of
Myrtice Degenstein, and to appropriate $5,272 from Retained
Earnings in the Water Fund and Sewer Fund administrative
budgets for this position. Roll call: All ayes
b. Authorization to Execute Agreement with Affordable
Suburban Housing, Inc. Consortium
Councilmember Nawrocki was concerned with the exclusive
agreement with this firm. He feels the exclusion should be
removed so there is something to compare this offer with. He
also noted the City is financing everything and feels other
alternatives should be explored. Mayor Murzyn shared this
concern.
Motion by Murzyn, second by Ruettimann to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to execute a preliminary agreement for
exclusive negotiations with Affordable Suburban Housing, Inc.
Consortium on Sheffield Neighborhood. Roll call: All ayes
c. Supplemental Agreement to Increase/Decrease Quantities
for Project ~9300 - Miscellaneous Concrete
Councilmember Nawrocki questioned the authority to do this
work. He noted that the entire hazardous sidewalk project had
been turned down at the public hearing, but the opportunity
for individual property owners to purchase off the City's
contract remained.
Councilmember Ruettimann felt the intent of the Council's
action was to authorize the work being done on the non-
assessable portion of the hazardous sidewalk project.
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Motion by Nawrockt, second by Clerkin to table this matter
until the next regular Council meeting. Roll call: All ayes
d. Award of Bids for Projects ~9113, ~9123 and ~9125
Motion by Peterson, second by Clerkin to award bids for
Projects #9113, #9123 and #9125 to Lametti and Sons of Hugo,
Minnesota, as the lowest, qualified responsible bidder in the
amount of $134,283 budgeted in line item 652-49499-5130; and
furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes
e. Award of Bid to Repair/Resurface Tennis Courts - Project
#9303 and #9305
The Public Works Director recommended this project be done
next year.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to reject the bid
received from Bituminous Consulting and Contracting Company,
Inc. for Projects #9303 and #9305. Roll call: All ayes
f. Authorization to Seek Bids to Seal Well at Jackson Pond
Councilmember Nawrocki recalled the problems experienced with
flooding from Jackson Pond. He felt the inverted well should
remain in place and functional.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to deny the request.
Roll call: Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson - aye
Murzyn - nay
REPORTS
a. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form.
Councilmember Nawrocki noted that ACCAP is proceeding with its
project at 3932 Central Avenue.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
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ADJOURNMENT
'Motion by Clerkin, second by Ruettimann to adjourn the meeting at
10:57 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
Mayor/~onald J. M~rjZ'yn, ~'r.
Secretary