HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 10, 1994OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 1994
The Regular Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Mayor Sturdevant.
Jolly, Nawrocki, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were approved on the Consent Agenda:
Minute~ for Approval
The Council approved the minutes of the September 26,
Regular City Council Meeting as presented.
1994
Establish Hearing Date for Revocation or Suspension of a
License at 4220 Fourth Street
The Council established a hearing date of October 24, 1994 for
revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
property within the City of Columbia Heights against Mr. Lee
B. Olson regarding rental property at 4220 Fourth Street.
Establish Hearin~ Date for Revocation or Suspension of a
License at 4637-39 Pierce Street
The Council established a hearing date of October 24, 1994 for
revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
property withinthe City of Columbia Heights against Mr. Kirk
Larson regarding rental property at 4637-39 Pierce Street.
Establish HeariDa Date for Revocation or Suspension of a
License - 3959-61 Polk Street
The City Manager advised this matter should be removed from
the agenda as there has been compliance.
E~tablish Hearin~ Date for Revocation or Suspension of a
License - 3804-0~ Third Street and 3810-12 Third Street
The CounCil established a hearing date of October 24, 1994 for
revocation or suspension of a license to operate rental
property within the City of Columbia Heights against Mr. Jerry
Dean Wakeman regarding rental property at 3804-06 Third Street
and 3810-12 Third Street.
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Establish Hearina Date for Revocation or Suspension of a
License - 3843 Hayes Street
The Council established a hearing date of October 24, 1994 for
revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
property within the City of Columbia Heights against Ms. Sally
J. Anderson regarding rental property at 3843 Hayes Street.
Establish Hearina Date for Revocation or Suspension of a
License - 4222 Monroe Street
The Council established a hearing date of October 24, 1994 for
revocation or suspension of a license %o operate a rental
property within the City of Columbia Heights against Mr. Todd
Witt regarding rental property at 4222 Monroe Street.
Variance - 700 51st Avenue~ Ronald & Sandra Davidson
The Council approved the 6.5 foot sideyard setback variance
for 700 51st Avenue.
Request to Modify the Handicap Parking Si_=ns at Immaculate
Conception Church
The Council approved the modification of the on-street
handicap parking area on Jackson Street to begin south of the
north driveway for the Church and "No Parking Anytime Except
for Funerals" signs be placed from corner to first handicap
sign, based on the recommendation of the Traffic Commission.
A~thorization to Install "Deaf Child Area" Sicms Near 4248
Washin~ton Street
The Council authorized the installation of "Deaf Child Area"
signs 100' north and south of the home at 4248 Washington
Street provided the Youngquists notify the Public Works
Director when the signs are no longer needed, based on the
recommendation of the Traffic COmmission.
Authorization to Obtain Ouotes for Replacement of Blinds in
the Main Hall of Murzvn Hall
The Council authorized staff to obtain quotes for the
replacement of eleven (11) blinds for John P. Murzyn Hall.
License 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 presented. Roll call: All ayes
OPEN MIKE/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Bernie Szymczak, a long time resident of Col~mhia Heights and
Co-Chair of the Sister City Committee, advised the Council of
his recent trip to Poland. His itinerary included a visit to
Lomianki, Poland, Columbia Heights' Sister City.
Mr. Szymczak brought regards and best wishes from citizens of
Lomianki and particularly from its Mayor and its Minister of'
Culture. Both of these individuals had visited Columbia
Heights in August of this year. He noted the two cities are
similar in size and share some of the same problems.
b. Proclamation
Mayor Sturdevant read the proclamation designating October as
PolishAmerican Heritage Month. He presentedthe proclamation
to Frania Jensen, Dolores Strand and Bernie Szymczak, members
of the Sister City Committee.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
a. Public Hearing Continued - 4156 Central Avenue. Larry
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly to close the public
hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental
license held by Mr. Larry Truehart regarding rental property
at 4156 Central Avenue inthat he has complied with provisions
of the Housing Maintenance Code. Roll call: All ayes
b. Resolution No. 94-61 Public Hearing - Revoke or SUsDend
Rental License at 4544/46 Fillmore Street. William C. Fraulv
The public hearing was opened with the City Manager advising
that the license holder andthe tenants have been given proper
notice of this hearing as required by the City Code.
The Enforcement Officer reviewed the violations. Opportunity
for owner and tenant comment and input was available but no
one was present for this purpose.
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Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly to close the public
hearing. Roll call: All ayes
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. 94-61
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS APPROVING REVOCATION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE
SECTION 5A.408(1) OF THAT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE
HELD BY WILLIAM C. FRAULY (HEREAFTER "LICENSE HOLDER").
WHEREAS, LICENSE HOLDER IS THE LEGAL OWNER OF THE REAL'
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4544/46 FI~3.MORE STREET N.E., COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AND
WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CODE SECTION
5.104(1)(A), WRITTEN NOTICE SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES AND
REASONS FOR THE PROPOSED COUNCIL ACTION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS
GIVEN TO THE LICENSE HOLDER ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1994, OF A PUBLIC
HEARING TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 10, 1994.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING, AND ALL
ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MAKES THE
FOLLOWING:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on May 26, 1994, Enforcement Officer, Lowell DeMars,
for the City of Columbia Heights, has attempted to arrange for
the annual inspection of the real property at 4544/46 Fillmore
Street NE, within the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and
owned, according to the application for rental license on file
for the above-described real property by William C. Frauly,
and on June 1, 1994 and July 6, 1994, applications for renewal
of the rental license for the above described property were
mailed to the owner of record, Mr. William C. Frauly, and as
of September 26, 1994, the renewal application and required
fees have not been returned to the City.
2. Based upon said inspection of the Enforcement Officer, the
following conditions and violations of the City's Housing
Maintenance Code and Licensing Rental Units were found to
exist, to wit.
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See Attached Compliance Order
3. That all parties, including the License Holder and any
occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice
of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code
Section 5A.306(1) and 5A.303(1)(d).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the building located at 4544/46 Fillmore Street NE is
in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City
Code as set forth in the Compliance Order attached hereto;
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been
duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings
relevant to the revocation or suspension of the license held
by License Holder.
3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as
relating to the license holder, owner, occupant, or tenant, as
the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been
exercised and completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. That rental license belonging to the License Holder
described herein and identified by license number 80079 is
hereby revoked;
2. The City shall post for the purpose of preventing occupancy
a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license
held by License Holder;
3. All tenants shall remove themselves from the premises
within 60 days from the first date of posting of this Order
revoking the license as held by License Holder.
Passed this 10th day of October, 1994.
Offered by: Ruettimann
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call:
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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C. Resolution No. 94-62 - Public Hearing - Revoke or Suspend
Rental License at 4055/57 University Avenue. Kwei-Wu-Fanq
The public hearing was opened with the City Manager reading a
total of twenty-seven deficiencies observed after the August
15, 1994 inspection.
The Enforcement Officer advised that the property owner and
tenants have been properly notified of this public hearing and
the opportunity for their response or input. No one was
present to address the condition of the building.
The Enforcement Officer noted that the building was inspected
on October 7, 1994 and seventeen of the twenty-seven
violations have been brought into compliance. He read those
items which have been corrected. He observed that many of the
remaining items may not be done soon because of the weather.
Councilmember Ruettimann requested staff to make the Council
aware of affidavits of service or the methods used to
officially notify renters of the potential license revocation
of the building in which they reside.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Ruettimann to close the public
hearing. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Ruettimann, second byNawrocki to waive the reading
of the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public and that the seventeen violations which have been
corrected be removed from the Compliance Order. Roll ¢a11: All
ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 94-62
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS APPROVING REVOCATION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE
SECTION 5A.408(1) OF THAT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL RENTALLICENSE
HELD BY KWEI-WU FANG (HEREINAFTER "LICENSE HOLDER")
WHEREAS, LICENSE HOLDER IS THE LEGAL OWNER OF THE REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4055/57 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AND
WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CODE SECTION
5.104(1)(A), WRITTEN NOTICE SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES AND
REASONS FOR THE PROPOSED COUNCIL ACTION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS
GIVEN TOTHE LICENSE HOLDER ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1994, OF A PUBLIC
HEARING TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 10, 1994.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING, AND ALL
ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MAKES THE
FOLLOWING:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on September 3, 1994, Enforcement Officer, Matthew D.
Field, for the City of Columbia Heights, inspected the real
property and incidental buildings located thereon at 4055/57
University Avenue NE, within the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota, and owned, according to the application for rental
license on file for the above-described real property byKwei-
Wu Fang.
2. Based upon said inspection of the Enforcement Officer, the
following conditions and violations of the City's Housing
Maintenance Code and Licensing Rental Units were found to
exist, to wit.
See Attached Compliance Order
3. That all parties, including the License Holder and any
occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice
of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code
Section 5A.306(1) and 5A.303(1)(d).
~ONCLUSIONS OF THE COUNCIL
1. That the building located at 4055/57 University Avenue NE
is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights city
Code as set forth in the Compliance Order attached hereto;
2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been
duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings
relevant to the revocation of suspension of the license held
by the License Holder.
3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as
relating to the license holder, owner, occupant, or tenant, as
the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been
exercised and completed.
O~DER OF COUNCIL
1. The rental license belonging to the License Holder
described herein and identified by license number 20019 is
hereby revoked.
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2. The City shall post for the purpose of preventing occupancy
a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license
held by License Holder;
3. Ail tenants shall remove themselves from the premises
within 60 days from the first date of posting of this Order
revoking the license as held by License Holder.
Passed this 10th day of October, 1994.
Offered by:
Ruettimann
Seconded by: Nawrocki
Roll call:
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
d. Resolution No. 94-63: Beina a Resolution ADDrovina the
1995 Business License Fees
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly to waive the reading of
the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: Ail ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 94-63
ADOPTING 1995 BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, pertaining to
commercial licensing regulations provides for the
establishing of annual license fees; and
WHEREAS:
The City has participated in a survey of
metropolitan municipalities regarding business
license fees charged by other communities; and
The city is attempting to maintain business
licenses which are comparable; and
WHEREAS: The City annually reviews its business license fee
schedule;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the attached proposed
license fee schedule be adopted and effective January 1, 1995.
Passed this 10th day of October, 1994.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Nawrocki
Jolly
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
e. Resolution No. 94-64= Legislative Resolution
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly to waive the reading of
the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 94-64
BEING A RESOLUTION URGING THE LEGISLATURE CORRECT THE
IMBALANCE OF PROPERTY TAX BASE AND PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN THE
METROPOLITAN AREA
WHEREAS, an astonishing disparity in poverty concentration,
housing, education, and the allocation of infrastructure
dollars has evolved in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area,
similar to historical trends in other metro regions in the
nation; and
WHEREAS, the North Metro suburbs are gaining poor children, as
a percentage of total school enrollment, faster than any other
part of the Metro area; and
WHEREAS, the North Metro suburbs have the lowest property tax
base per household in the region--significantly less than
affluent south/west suburbs; and
WHEREAS, the inner-ring suburbs captured only 19% of the new
jobs during 1980-1990 while the south/west suburbs gained 61%;
and
WHEREAS, 85% of the regional highway construction dollars were
spent in the south/west suburban area during the last decade;
and
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WHEREAS, the entire region unfairly subsidizes the south/west
suburban sewer growth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the undersigned does hereby
support the following principles to be incorporated into a
legislative package beginning in 1995 to correct the above
described situation:
1. Expanded regional tax base sharing
2. Mandate balanced infrastructure investment in the
metropolitan area, and
Mandate balanced distribution of regional resources
Passed this 10th day of October, 1994.
Offered by: Nawrocki
Seconded by: Jolly
Roll call:
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
COMMUNICATIONS
Plannina and Zonina Commission
The minutes of the October 4, 1994 Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting were included in the agenda packet. They
were for informational purposes only and no Council action was
required.
b. Traffic Commission
The minutes of the October 3, 1994 Traffic Commission Meeting
were included in the agenda packet.
1. Approval to Construct Driveway Entrance to Propo~gd
Industrial Steel Buildina - 533 37th Avenue
This firm is requesting approval of a driveway entrance from
38th Avenue for a proposed building on the north half of their
property. The Traffic Commission recommended approval of the
request.
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Councilmember Nawrocki observed the driveway is already in and
it was not part of the original site plan presented to the
Council earlier. He also recalled the lack of required
screening was discussed and the owner of the business had
indicated a willingness to put in the screening. This has not
yet been done. It was felt this issue should be reviewed by
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Public Works Director advised the matter would be
returning to the P & Z as the surfacing of some storage area
on the property needs to be discussed.
Councilmember Jolly noted he had observed semi-trucks
servicing the company were backing onto others property to
access the building. He felt this was a questionable practice.
Motion byNawrocki, second by Jolly that consideration of the
request for the street opening be tabled until such time as
the screening along 37th Avenue and along the alley on the
east side is reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Roll call: Ail ayes
2. R~auest to Install Stop Sign at Johnson Street and
Innsbruck Parkway
At a Traffic Commission Meeting Mr. Bill Marshall requested
the following actions be taken for traffic control along
Johnson Street bordering Mathaire Park: more frequent radar
monitoring of vehicular speeds over 20 MPH; installation of
one stop sign at the intersection with Innsbruck Parkway;
installation of a "speed hump" at the north end of Mathaire
Park; and, construction of a sidewalk on the Mathaire Park
side of Johnson Street to 49th Avenue.
The Public Works Director advised that the "speed hump"
project in Minneapolis has proven to be effective.
Mr. Marshall, who had also presented a petition from area
residents supporting the request, had been advised 20 MPH
signs were cautionary and were not enforceable. He felt the
suggestion for radar monitoring was not applicable at the
present time. He has contacted MnDOT for its support for
legally enforceable speed limits in school zones. He also has
spoken with Superintendent Holt regarding installation of
sidewalk on Johnson Street adjacent to the Park and south to
49th Avenue. A portion of this property is owned by the ISD
#13 so there would be cost sharing with the City.
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Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly to request MnDOT to do a
study on Johnson Street from 49th Avenue to Lincoln Terrace
and staff be directed to prepare such a resolution. Roll call:
All ayes
Staff was requested to delay the installation of any stop
signs.
3. R~quest for Variance from Visibility Ordinance for 4602
Fillmore Street and 5100 Fourth Street
The owners of these two properties have been requested to trim
their hedges or trees to comply with the visibility ordinance.
They attended the Traffic Commission to request a variance to
the ordinance. The Traffic Commission recommended the variance
be granted for the property at 4602 Fillmore and made no
recommendation for the property at 5100 Fourth Street. The
owner of the property at 4901 Washington Street, who had
received a similar request, wanted their issue presented at
the October 24th Council Meeting.
Staff recommends the variance requests be denied based on the
safety aspect and relative to the City's liability.
Councilmember Jolly noted that 140+ letters have been sent to
property owners requesting compliance with this ordinance and
there has been a high compliance response.
The City Attorney advised a variance approval must b e based on
the uniqueness of the situation so it can be distinguished
from future situations which may occur. He observed that the
intersections regarding both of these situations are
controlled.
Discussion continued regarding "grandfathering in" the tree
and hedge in question. The City Attorney stated that there can
be no "grandfathering in" exceptions when public safety,
health and welfare are at issue.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Peterson that this matter be
laid over and staff be directed to contact other communities
and find out what is typical and criteria for variances and
that the three property owners be advised when ths matter
comes back to the City Council. Roll call: All ayes
c. Establish Joint Meetina Between City Council and Cable
Communications Commission
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Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to establish
Thursday, October 20, 1994 at 8:00 p.m. at a joint meeting
with the City Council and the Columbia Heights/Hilltop Cable
Communications Commission. Roll call: Ail ayes
8. OLD BUSINESS
a. Award of ~ontract for Clover Pond Division/52nd AveDue
Floodway. Project #9112
The Public Works Director reviewed the base bid and addressed
Alternate I which is being recommended by staff. Four bids
were received and opened October 4, 1994.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding trees, landscaping
and the appearance and maintenance of a garage which is
visible from the affected Columbia Heights properties.
The owner of two of the affected properties in Columbia
Heights advised she has hired the services of a landscaping
appraiser to address her specific situation regarding trees
and proposed landscaping on her parcels.
Some members of the Council expressed concern with the future
liability of the City regarding replacement trees associated
with this project. It was also observed that some of the trees
in question are located within an easement.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Jolly to award the contract,
subject to concurrence by the Fridley City Council, who will
be evenly sharing the costs, for the construction of the
Clover Pond Diversion/52nd Avenue Floodway, Project ~9112, to
F.F. Jedlicki, Inc. of Eden Prairie, Mn. for a base bid of
$113,871.50 and Alternate I in the amount of $18,760.00 based
on low, formal bid; the project to include an additional
amount up to $5,000 to be evenly split between Columbia
Heights and Fridley for landscaping work for a total not to
exceed $137,631.50; and the Public Works Director and the
three property owners of the four parcels located at 1125,
1135, 1145' and 1165 Polk Place N.E. continue working out
satisfactory landscaping plans; and furthermore, the Mayor and
City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for the
same. Roll call: All ayes
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b. ~ward of 1250 GPM Fire Pumper Truck Bid
Two bids were received for this truck. The bid from Luverne
Fire Apparatus Company was the lower of the two but had
approximately 61 exceptions, omissions and errors as
determined by the City Manager and staff. The City Manager
reviewed all 61.
A memo was drafted by the City Attorney which addressed some
of the essentials of competitive bidding and specifics of the
bids received for this truck.
Councilmember Nawrocki requested clarification as to whether
the items which could not be supplied by the low bidder were
critical. The City Attorney felt any additional information
supplied by Laverne Fire Apparatus Company would not be
clarification, but rather negotiation. He felt the exceptions
to the bid received from this company were substantial and the
six exceptions from the second bidder were not material. He
verbally made the recommendation cited in his memo which is as
follows: "Move to reject all bids and readvertise" or "move to
reject the bid from Luverne based on numerous exceptions and
omissions material to the specifications, and award the
contract to General Safety as the low, responsible bidder."
Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to declare the bid of
North Central Fire Equipment, Inc. d/b/a/ Luverne, as non-
responsive and award the bid for a 1250 GPM Class A fire
pumper to General Safety Equipment Corporation in the amount
of $239,810 with the purchase funded from Capital Equipment
Replacement Fund 431-42200-5150. Roll call: Jolly, Ruettimann,
Peterson, Sturdevant - aye Nawrocki - abstain
Councilmember Nawrocki noted he had been advisedthere may be
five bids for this equipment. He also felt only one bidder
could meet the specifications which he suggested violated the
good faith dimension of spec writing.
C. Re-Establish Meetina Time for October 17. 1994 Council
Work Session
Motion by -Peterson, second by Ruettimann to re-establish
October 17, 1994 Sheffield Redevelopment work session starting
time from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
d. Resignation from Police & Fire civil Service Defense
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Mayor Sturdevant received a letter of resignation from Bob
Guzy who has served on the Police and Fire Civil Service
Commission.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to accept the
resignation of Bob Guzy from the Police and Fire Civil Service
Commission and to direct staff to be responsible that
appropriate recognition be given to Mr. Guzy for his service.
Roll call: All ayes
NEW BUSINESS
a. A~horization to Acquire Additional Riaht of Way for 44th
Avenue Sidewalk Proiect #9412
The variance for this project was received from the State of'
Minnesota.
Motion byPeterson, second byRuettimann to authorize staff to
begin the process to acquire the additional right-of-way
necessary to proceed with the construction of a sidewalk along
44th Avenue for Project ~9412. Roll call: All ayes
Award of Contract to Install Liaht at Keyes Park
Motion by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to allow staff to
utilize the unspent portion of the funding for the Mathaire
Pool repair to install a light and other safety items not to
exceed up to $3,050.00 at the Keyes Park sledding hill and to
award the work for installation of the light to Heights
Electric based on their quotation of $3,950, and furthermore,
to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a
contract for the same. Roll call: All ayes
c. Final p~yment for Elevator and Toilet Room Modification
Pro4ect at the Library_
Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to accept the work for
Project ~9326 and to authorize final payment from Fund 401-
59326-5120 to National American Insurance Company in the
amount of $3,436.45. Roll call: All ayes
d. Authorization to Obtain Ouotes for Replacement of Carpet
in the Mathaire/McKenna Room at Murzyn Hail
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize staff to
obtain quotes for the replacement of carpet in the
Mathaire/McKenna Room at John P. Murzyn Hall. Roll call:
Jolly, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - aye Nawrocki - nay
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e. Gambling Request - Hiawatha Activites Council. Inc. at
Immaculate Conception Church
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to direct the City
Manager to forward a letter to the State Charitable Gambling
Control Board indicating that the City of Columbia Heights
denies permission to a one-time bingo event to be conducted by
the Hiawatha Activities Council, Inc. at the Church of
Immaculate Conception, 4030 Jackson Street N.E., Columbia
Heights on November 20, 1994 per City Resolution No. 88-42.
Roll call: Ail ayes
f. Mill Levy_ Changes
Councilmember Nawrocki requested the City Manager to gather
information regarding the increase/decrease in assessed
property valuations. He stated there appears to besignificant
reductions in industrial evaluations.
g. Anoka County HRA
Councilmember Nawrocki advised that Anoka County is activating
a County ~I~A. This entity's tax levy would be across the
entire County whether there is a local HRA levy or not. A
letter from the County was received requesting the Council to
designate a councilmember and a staff member to serve on the
Technical Subcommittee.
10.
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Report of the City Manauer
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and
the following items were discussed:
Robert Guzv. Civil Service Commission Resianation: The City
Manager requested three issues be addressed in light of this
resignation. He requested Council input on the issues.
Referendum Pamphlet Direct Mailing: Comments regarding this
material were requested. Councilmember Nawrocki felt
clarification was needed regarding who supported this issue
being put to a vote. He noted that the City Council and the
Park and Recreation Commission bothwanted this put to a vote.
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b. Report of the City Attorney
The city Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
Councilmember Nawrocki stated his feelings regarding the
process for specification writing. He suggested this process
needed a lot of cleaning up. His comments were relative to bid
documents on the fire truck.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn to
Executive Session at 12:25 a.m. Roll call: All ayes
///l~a~;or ~Joseph stUrde~ant '
o-Anne s~udent',~council secretary