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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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(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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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