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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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 2 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 3 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. e 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 4 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 5 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 6 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 7 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 8 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; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 9 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 10 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 11 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 12 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 13 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 14 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 15 e 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 16 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. ae 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 10, 1994 PAGE 17 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