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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 12, 1993OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Murzyn. 1. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: Conditional Use Permit - Ace Hardware, 2261 37th Avenue The Council approved the conditional use permit for Columbia Heights Ace Hardware, 2261 3?th Avenue for the installation of a 48' x 24' tent in the parking lot from April 15 - June 20, 1993, provided a $500 deposit is submitted to the City prior to installation of the tent to ensure removal and cleanup by June 21, 1993. Site Plan Approval/CUP The Council approved the amendment to the conditional use permit for the McDonald's Restaurant, 4605 Central Avenue to allow the construction of a 35' x 37' addition onto the front of the building for an enclosed play area and additional seatinG. Request for Proposal for Architectural Services The Council authorized the City ManaGer to seek proposals for architectural services for the preparation of specifications for a lift and unisex restroom at the Columbia HeiGhts Public Library. Purchase of Athletic Equipment The Council authorized the purchase of athletic equipment for the overall price of $7,196.70 from Kokesh Athletics, based on low informal price quotations and authorized the Mayor and City ManaGer to sign a contract for the same. Li.cense Applications 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 PAGE 2 o APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to approve the Consent AGenda as modified. Roll call: All ayes APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Councilmember Nawrocki stated corrections he wanted made to the minutes for the March 22, 1993 ReGular Council MeetinG. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to approve the minutes of the ReGular Council Meeting of March 22, 1993 as corrected. Roll call: All ayes OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Proclamations Mayor Murzyn read the proclamations for Buddy Poppy Day and Loyalty Day. He presented the proclamations to representatives of V.F.W. Post #230. National Library Week is April 18 - 24, 1993. Mayor Murzyn read the proclamation recoGnizinG this week in Columbia HeiGhts. He presented the proclamation to Nancy Hoium, Chairperson of the Library Board and Richard Hubbard, a member of the Library Board. Mayor Murzyn read a proclamation dedicating the week of April 18 - 24, 1993 as Volunteer RecoGnition Week iN Columbia HeiGhts. Open Mike The owner of rental properties located at 4347 Tyler Street and 980 44th Avenue advised the Council he had concern with the findings of the inspections performed by the Fire Department and by the Building Inspections Department. He also was questioning the condition of an area near his building on 44th Avenue. The City ManaGer advised the Council he will follow up on these concerns. The owner of an apartment building at 4556 Tyler Street felt the interpretation of the snow removal ordinance was too vague. He was issued a citation for snow moved into an alley ad3acent to his property. He contracts for snow removal. Some of the contractor's equipment was broken down. It was not the intention of the contractor to leave the snow in the alley but to remove it as soon as the equipment was repaired. He anticipated this would take a relatively short time and he would return to remove the snow from the alley. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 PAGE 3 Councilmember Nawrocki suggested that the building owner should have been notified of the violation before the citation was issued. He felt there is no problem with the manner in which the ordinance is written and interpreted, but rather the way it is enforced. The resident at 4337 Third Street inquired how the selection of a Police Chief is made in Columbia Heights. She was advised this is done by the Civil Service Commission, various testing and screening methods and consultants. She also presented her views on community safety. The resident at 4230 Jefferson Street expressed his opinion on two agenda items. They were out of town training and reroofing of the picnic shelter at Sullivan Lake Park. Don Jolly, the City's Forester and a Supervisor in the Public Works Department, presented a plaque to Mayor Murzyn. The plaque was in recognition of the City being selected as a Tree City USA. It was mentioned there will be a tree planting at Castle Heights on April 30th at 1:30 in honor of Arbor Day. The resident at 4321 Fifth Street suggested there may be a weight violation by trucks which use the residential street east of the Post Office. He also made comments regarding some other city-related issues. 6. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, PUBLIC HEARINGS a. 1993 Permit Fee Schedule Resolution No. 93-15; 1993 Permit Fee Schedule The City Manager advised that during budget deliberations, staff will provide figures on revenue generated by these fees and expenses involved such as staff time, etc. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann t° waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 93-15 ESTABLISHING 1993 FEE SCHEDULES FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, PLUMBING\GAS PIPING, HEATING\COOLING. FIRE SUPPRESSION, WRECKING AND MOVING, SIGNS AND OTHER RELATED CONSTRUCTION WORK WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has established Building Construction, Public Safety .and Health, and Land Use regulations by City Code, and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 PAGE 4 WHEREAS, said Code for Building Construction adopts the Minnesota State Building Code by reference, which states in Chapter 1305.0800, Section 304(b), "All permit fees must be established by the local authority except in areas outside of the enforcement authority of a city"; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said recommended Building Construction Fee Schedule and schedules for PlumbinG/Gas PipinG, HeatinG/CoolinG, Fire Suppression, Wrecking and MovinG, SiGns and other related construction work as attached be adopted and effective June 1, 1993. Passed this 12th day of April, 1993. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Ruettimann All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 2. Amendment to Proposed Permit Fee Schedule Concerning Issuance of Electrical Permits The Building Inspector advised this amendment would not introduce any delays in property owners receiving their permits. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the removal of electrical permits from the current fee schedule and that the State Board of Electricity be the issuing authority for all future electrical permits for the City of Columbia HeiGhts effective June 1, 1993. Roll call: All ayes Resolution No. 93-16 Granting Preliminary Approval to the Consolidation Process Councilmember Nawrocki advised this legislation is presently on the floor of the State Senate and in committee in the House. Motion by Murzyn, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 PAGE 5 RESOLUTION NO. 93-16 BEING A RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE CONSOLIDATION PROCESS OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION, PAID DIVISION, WITH THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the membershiD of the Columbia Heights Fire Department Relief Association, Paid Division, conducted a membership referendum pursuant to the procedures for local relief association consolidation with P.E.R.A. Police and Fire, under the laws of the State of Minnesota, 1987, Chapter 296; WHEREAS, a majority vote of the membership favored continuing the consolidation process; WHEREAS, the local municipality must provide consent to continue the consolidation process; WHEREAS, prior to final municipal approval of the consolidation, various state agencies and commissions will conduct analysis and forward the findings to the municipality for final municipal approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights City Council grants preliminary aDproval to continuing the consolidation process of the Columbia Heights Fire Department Relief Association, Paid Division, with the Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota Police and Fire. Passed this 12th day of April, 1993. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Murzyn All ayes Mayor Donald J. Murzyn, Jr. Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary First Reading of Ordinance No. 1263, Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, Pertaining to the Library Board Councilmember Nawrocki felt the words "Library Director" should replace "Library Board" in Section 9, 3.309(3). He also requested an amendment be drafted for inclusion in the second REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 PAGE 6 reading of the ordinance. This amendment would be to 3.309.(2) which addresses setting policy. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Murzyn to waive the reading of the ordinance subject to the proposed amendment there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1263 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977 AND PERTAINING TO THE LIBRARY BOARD The City of Columbia HeiGhts does ordain: Section 1: Chapter 3, Article III, Section 9 of Ordinance 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit: Section 9 LIBRARY BOARD 3.309(1) A Library Board is hereby established which shall consist of five (5) members to be appointed by the Council for a term of three years each. Members shall be residents of the City, and include one member of the Council. 3.309(2) Subject to the provisions of the Charter, the Library Board shall supervise and control the policy, program, use and physical plant of the City Library, including all lands and equipment associated therewith and the setting of levels of service and manpower. The Board shall also recommend improvements for the Library as may be necessary and desirable and shall have the authority to make reasonable administrative rules and regulations Governing public use of the Library and its facilities, but shall at all times be subject to the direction and authority of the Council. 3.309(3) The Library Board shall have the power to make expenditures from funds so authorized and budgeted by the Council and approved by the ManaGer; provided, however, that no single expenditure of an amount in excess of Five hundred dollars ($500.00) shall be made without the specific authorization of the Council, and expenditures of an amount in excess of One thousand dollars ($1,000.00) shall be made in the manner prescribed by the Charter. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 PAGE 7 (a) All monies received or expended shall be accounted for and audited in the General Fund as though the Library were a department under the control of the City Manager or subsidiary manager as delegated. (b) All claims and all bills incurred by the Board shall be presented to the Council for payment and paid in the same manner as other claims against the City are paid. (c) Annually and in proper time, the Board shall approve and recommend to the Council a budget for the coming year and at least semi-annually, the Board shall approve and make a comparison by line item of its performance against the current budget together with recommendations for transfer of funds between line items. is herewith amended to read as follows: Section 9 LIBRARY BOARD 3.309(1) A Library Board is hereby established which shall consist of five (5) members to be appointed by the Council for a term of three years each. Members shall be residents of the City, and include one member of the Council. 3.309(2) Subject to the provisions of the Charter, the Library Board shall supervise and control the policy, program, use and physical plant of the City Library, including all lands and equipment associated therewith and the setting of levels of service and manpower. The Board shall also recommend improvements for the Library as may be necessary and desirable and shall have the authority to make reasonable administrative rules and regulations governing public use of the Library and its facilities, but shall at all times be subject to the direction and authority of the Council. 3.309(3) The Library Board shall have the power to make expenditures from funds so authorized and budgeted by the Council and approved by the Manager; provided, however, that no single expenditure of an amount in excess of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) shall be made without the specific authorization of the City Manager, and expenditures REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 PAGE 8 of an amount in excess of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) shall be made in the manner prescribed by the Charter. (a) All monies received or expended shall be accounted for and audited in the Library Fund as though the Library were a department under the control of the City Manager or subsidiary manager as delegated. (b) All claims and all bills incurred by the Board shall be presented to the Council for payment and paid in the same manner as other claims against the City are paid. (c) Annually and in proper time, the Board shall approve and recommend to the Council a budget for the coming year and at least semi-annually, the Board shall approve and make a comparison by line item of its performance against the current budget together with recommendations for transfers of funds between line items. Section : This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: April 12, 1993. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Murzyn to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1263 for April 26, 1993..Roll call: All ayes (d) First Readinq of Ordinance No. 1264; Beinq an Ordinance Amendinq Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, a Trespass Ordinance There was discussion regarding enforcement of this ordinance and its application in specific instances. Councilmember Nawrocki requested staff be prepared to respond to the stated concerns on this ordinance at its second reading at the next Council meeting. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. I264 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, A TRESPASS ORDINANCE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 PAGE 9 The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Trespassing upon the land of another. (a) No person shall intentionally trespass upon the land of another and/or, without claim of right, refuse to depart therefrom on demand of the lawful possessor thereof or the possessor's agent. A demand to depart may be made as follows: (1) Orally or in writing by the lawful possessor or the possessor's agent; or (2) By conspicuously posting at reasonable intervals signs which prohibit trespass on the affected land; or (3) By conspicuously posting at reasonable intervals signs which prohibit trespass on the affected land during certain hours. (b) No person who has received a demand to depart pursuant to clause (1) of paragraph (a.) of this section shall re-enter the lawful possessor's land, without written permission of the lawful possessor or possessor's agent who provided said demand, for a period of up to ninety (90) days from the date of the demand. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: April 12, 1993 Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1264 for April 26, 1993. Roll call: All ayes 7. COMMUNICATIONS a. PlanninG and Zoninq Commission The. minutes of the April 6, 1993 Planning and Zoning- Commission meeting were included in the a~enda packet. This was informational only and no Council action was required. b. Traff]c Commission The minutes of the April. 5, 1993 Traffic Commission meeting were included in the agenda packet. This was informational only and no Council action was .required. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 PAGE 10 c. School Buses on Circle Terrace Councilmember Nawrocki received a request to have the possiblity of having one way traffic on Circle Terrace considered. This request was to accommodate school bus traffic. He requested staff to have the Traffic Commission review this item. 8. OLD BUSINESS a. DuDlex on Hayes Street Councilmember Nawrocki had requested information regarding what appears to be a duplex in residential zoning. The Ci'ty Attorney prepared a memo responding to this request. The City Manager will gather information on those buildings on the same street which also appear to be used as duplexes. 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Out of Town Traininq - Policinq School Councilmember Nawrocki felt this policing school was similar to that attended by Chief Mawhorter previously in Portland. Me suggested it may be more appropriate for only one officer to attend. Mayor Murzyn inquired as to the difference between this school and the one in Portland. The Chief advised this school addresses issues such as finances, budget and administration and is not intended for street officers. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson to authorize the attendance of Sergeant Roddy to attend the IACP sponsored by Community Oriented Policing School at Daytona Beach, Florida, from May 17 - 19, 1993, and that the expenses be paid from the police training budget. Roll call: Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson - aye Murzyn - nay b. Acceptance of Visa, Mastercard and Discover Councilmember Ruettimann felt no action should be taken on this request until costs of this service are available. These costs would include any service fees, annual fees, and cost per transaction. Councilmember Nawrocki also found it questionable to treat this account and the other one at Top Valu on Central Avenue as separate accounts. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Nawrocki addtional information. Roll call: All ayes to table for REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 PAGE 11 9A. c. Request to Seek Bids to Reroof Picnic Shelter Buildinq at Sullivan Lake Park Councilmember Peterson advised that the Park & Recreation Commission will be touring the parks in the City. Me requested this item receive no action until this is done. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to table this item until the parks are toured by the Park and Recreation Commission. Roll call: All ayes d. Automatic Doors for Liquor Store at 37th & Stinson Motion by Clerkin, second by Nawrocki to authorize the Mayor and City ManaGer to enter into a purchase agreement with Stan's Door Services, Inc. for the installation of automatic door openers in an amount not to exceed $7,085 based on low informal quotation. Roll call: All ayes Mayor Murzyn advised that the Columbia HeiGhts Athletic Boosters had donated $7,196.70 for the purchase of athletic equipment for the Recreation Department. He thanked the organization for its gracious contribution. RECONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA Three items had been removed from the consent agenda by Councilmember Nawrocki. He wanted information as to how prices in these bid awards compared to last year's. The Public Works Director advised there was a very small increase for most of the materials and in two instances there were decreases. Councilmember Nawrocki also felt the low bidders on some of these bid awards should be recognized as non-responsive in the awarding motion. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to reconsider the Consent AGenda. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to add items 9 h, 9 i and 9 j to the Consent Agenda. Roll call: All ayes Award of Plant Mixed Bituminous Materials Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to award the bid and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 PAGE 12 agreement to purchase the 1993 plant mixed bituminous materials based upon low formal bids received at the unit prices and from the vendors as follows: Materials Company Unit Price 3/8" MC Fine 3/8" AC Fine 1/2" AC Fine Winter Patch Mix UPM Sylvax AC Fine sand mix 2331-Type 31 Base Tower Asphalt Midwest AsphaltS25 Midwest AsphaltS19 Midwest AsphaltS25 Bituminous Rdws$19 Tower Asphalt $75 Midwest AsphaltS75 Midwest AsphaltS25 Midwest AsphaltS19 Midwest AsphaltS25 Midwest AsphaltS17 2331-Type 41 Binder Midwest AsphaltS25 Midwest AsphaltS18 2331-Type 41 Wear 2332-Recycled Base No bids for delivered $27 65 per ton/picked up 00 per ton/delivered 25 per ton/picked up 00 per ton/delivered 00 per ton/picked up 00 per ton/delivered 00 per ton/picked up 00 per ton/delivered 25 per ton/picked up 00 per ton/delivered 75 per ton/picked up 00 per ton/delivered 00 per ton/picked up Midwest AsphaltS25.00 per ton/delivered Bituminous Rdws$18.50 per ton/picked up Midwest AsphaltS25.00 per ton/delivered Bituminous Rdws$17.25 per ton/picked up Disposal of Concrete/Asphalt Rubble Bituminous Midwest Asphalt $5 00 per ton/picked up Midwest Asphalt $1 00 per ton/delivered Concrete with steel Midwest Asphalt $7 00 per ton/picked up Midwest Asphalt $3 00 per ton/delivered Concrete with steel Midwest Asphalt $5 00 per ton/picked up Midwest Asphalt $1 00 per ton/delivered and the low bidder for winter patch, Bituminous Roadways, submitted a bid of "Bitcrete" which was not responsive to the specifications thereby disqualifying that firm as a responsive bidder. Roll call: All ayes Award of Asphaltic Material Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to award the bid and to authorize the Mayor and City ManaGer to enter into an agreement to purchase the 1993 asphaltic materials contract with Koch Materials Company of St. Paul, Mn., based upon their low formal bid for the unit prices as follows: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 PAGE 13 Materials Unit Price Delivered Unit Price SS-1 Emulsion MC - 30 MC - 250 CRS - 2 $0.5712 per gallon $0.7748 per gallon $0.7748 per gallon $0.5212 per gallon $0.5500 per gallon $0.7500 per gallon $0.7500 per gallon $0.5000 per gallon Roll call: All ayes Award of Road Aggregates Motion by Ne~rocki, second by Ruettimann to award the bid for and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase road aggregate materials for the 1993 season based upon low formal bids received; at the unit prices and from the vendors as follows: Material Company Unit Price Bid A-FA 2 Aggregate Bid B-FA 3 Aggregate Bid C-Class 5 Agg. Bid D-Alt. Class 5 Ag Bid E - Select Gran Bid F - Class 2 Agg Bid G - Sanding sand Bid H - Coarse Agg J.L. Shiely Co $ 8.57 per ton/del vered J.L. Shiely Co $ 7.17 per ton/picked up Dresser Trap Dresser Trap Barton S & G Midwest Barton S & G Midwest Barton S & G J.L. Shiely J.L. Shiely J.L. Shiely Hassan J.L. Shiely Bryan Rock J.L. Shiely $13.35 per ton/de] vered $ 8.85 per ton/picked up $ 5.90 per ton/del vered $ 4.25 per ton/picked up $ 5.80 per ton/del vered $ 3.95 per ton/picked up $ 4.45 per ton/delivered $ 4.27 per ton/picked up $ 6.00 per ton/delivered $ 4.67 per ton/picked up $ 4.50 per ton/delivered $ 4.14 per ton/picked up $ 7.37 per ton/delivered $ 7.72 per ton/picked up Roll call: All ayes e. Award of Bid for Tree Replantinq Program Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to award the 1993 tree replanting contract to Greenworks, Inc. of Loretto, Mn, the lowest qualified, responsible bidder for the unit prices submitted in their proposal dated March 15, 1993, in the amount of $15,840 and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same, and furthermore, the low bidder, Laurel, Inc., be disqualified for failure to meet the bid criteria, that is, .being unable to provide all the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, i993 PAGE 14 types of trees in the specifications, and instead substituting unacceptable trees. Roll call: All ayes f. Update of Mutual Aid Agreement Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City ManaGer to execute the North Medical Transportation Services AGreement. This motion was withdrawn. Councilmember Nawrocki inquired as to the costs of this agreement. Councilmember Ruettimann observed that there are no fee changes and that this is an extension of the agreement. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to table this item until the next regular council meetinG. Roll call: All ayes Agreement with Southern Anoka County Community Consortium This consortium will be a collaborative effort which will result in identification of community strengths and weaknesses, development of Goals and strategies to promote strengths and address weaknesses and to provide recommendations. Councilmember Ruettimann stated he is not interested in numerous meetings to relook facts and figures that the Council has seen many times in the past. He also noted he does not wish to pay for data and information which the Council has already received and reviewed. The City ManaGer acknowledged that members of the consortium were in agreement with Councilmember Ruettimann and Gave directions that the information must be very specific as to recommendations. Councilmember Ruettimann suGGested a committee be formed of citizens and staff to address problems in the communty which have already been identified. Councilmember Nawrocki stated he would support the orGanizinG of this committee if Councilmember Ruettimann still felt the need for it after reading material from the consortium meetings and consultant. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to approve the agreement with Southern Anoka County Community Consortium and that $2,750 be authorized from the UndeleGated General Fund Balance. Roll call: Clerkin, Nawrocki, Murzyn - aye Ruettimann, Peterson -nay REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 PAGE 15 h. Meeting Regarding Water Runoff - Silver Lake The Public Works Director advised he attended a meeting at the St. Anthony City Hall to discuss water runoff into Silver Lake. An engineer from the Rice Creek Watershed District discussed solutions for water runoff from Apache Plaza. The owner of the shopping mall has suggested there would be arrangements made for expansion of ponding areas and basins to accommodate the increased water runoff expected from the construction of the CUB Store. i. Metropolitan Waste Control Commission Councilmember Nawrocki inquired if the MWCC has commenced paying Hilltop's outstanding utility bill with Columbia Heights. He was advised there has been no payment received. The Metropolitan Council representative for Columbia Heights suggested this issue should be discussed between the two cities. She suggested that Mediation Services could work with both cities. It was the Mayor's observation that for Mediation Services to be effective there must a willing second party. o Combining Some Duties in HRA & Building Inspections Department Presently, there is a Housing Specialist vacancy in the HRA and a vacancy in the Assistant Building Inspector position. Combining some of the responsibilities of these two positions and those of the Fire Department regarding inspections could be very cost effective. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Murzyn that the City Manager be directed to work with the HRA Director to further explore the possibilities of combining the inspector functions of the Fire Department, the HRA and the Inspections Department and to return his recommendations to the City Council. Roll call: All ayes k. Landscaping/Beautification Project Councilmember Nawrocki said he has ongoing concerns with projects that require funding and felt they should be properly budgeted. The Beautification Project has not been made a part of the City's budget nor formally brought to the Council for its consideration. Counci]member Nawrocki feels this should be done. This will be added to the. May 3rd Council work session agenda. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 PAGE 16 10. REPORTS 11. a. Report of the City Manager The City ManaGer's report was submitted in written form and the following item was discussed: Hazardous Sidewalk - Resident Replacement Policy: Councilmember Nawrocki did not recall the Council requiring a permit nor bonding to install their own sidewalk. He requested staff to research this matter. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Nawrocki, second by Clerkin to authorize an interfund loan of $24,583.05 to Capital Improvement Fund 401; $121,949.18 to State Aid Construction Fund 402; and $22,257.98 to Central Garage Fund 701 from the Unallocated Generall Fund only for calendar year 1993. Roll call: All ayes ADJOURNMENT Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to adjourn the meeting at 11:18 p.m. Roll call: i~ll ayes Mayor ~]~onalc~ J. ~r~Fyn,~/~. ~6-Ann~-student,~ouncil Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION APRIL 12, 1993 The Board of Trustees Meeting was called to order at 11:18 p.m. by Mayor Murzyn. ROLL CALL Nawrocki, Clerkin, Ruettimann, Peterson, Murzyn - present APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Clerkin, second by Peterson to approve the minutes of the Board of Trustees - Volunteer Relief Association meeting of March 8, 1993, as presented in writing. Roll call: All ayes LEAVE OF ABSENCE - JEFFREY C. LUNDGREN Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to record the leave- of-absence status for Jeffrey C. Lundgren, Volunteer Fire Department, effective March 1, 1993 to September 1, 1993. Roll call: All ayes DEATH BENEFIT - KENNETH STINSON Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the City Clerk/Treasurer to issue a death benefit check in the amount of $1,500 to the estate of Kenneth Stinson from the Volunteer Relief Association Pension Fund. Roll call: All ayes ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Clerkin to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 p.m. Roll call: All ayes May~'~ D~nald J. M~FZy~, ~. ~o-Anne Stud~hk,-council secretary