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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 12, 1994 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 The Regular Council Meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Mayor Sturdevant Jolly, Nawrocki, Ruetfimaun, Peterson, Sturdevant- Present 2. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY PRO TEM Motion by Bruce Nawrocki, seconded by Bob Ruettimann, to appoint Carole Blowers as Secretary Pro Tem. Passed unanimously. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CONSENT AGENDA The City Manager presented the following items for the consent agenda. After some discussion regarding item 7.B. 1 (special purpose fence, Tom/Karen CroW, 3964 Van Buren Street), and 9.F. (award of bid for fire pumper truck), the following items were approved on the Consent Agenda: Approval of Minutes The Council approved the minu-tes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 22, 1994, as presented. A~lthoriTation to Pay Dues to the League of Minnesota Cities for the Next Fiscal Year The Council approved the continued membership with the League of Minnesota Cities and authorized the annual payment of $8,724.00. S?a:ial Purpo_ se Fence, Tom/Karen Crottv. 3964 Van Buren Street The Council approved the request for a 5'4' high alternating board special purpose privacy fence located inside the ~ line as appwved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Special Purpo_ se Fence, G. LaPlant. 4359 N.E. 3rd Street The Council approved the request for the special purpose privacy fence as proposed for 4359 N.E. 3rd Street with the stipulation that should ingress and egress be needed for utility work, the owner would be responsible for removing and replacing the fence and for any costs incurred in the process. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 2 Variance. Tom Olson: 3943 Polk Street The Council approved the request for a side yard setback varionce of one foot on the north side of the ~ located at 3943 Polk Street. Variance, Margaret Bloomquist. 1700 N.E. 49th Avenue The Council approved the request for a one (1) foot variance to the required side yard setback of property located at 1700 N.E. 49th Avenue. Variance. City of Columbia Heights. 4519/21 Taylor Su'eet The Council approved the request for a front yard variance of 2 feet for property located at 4519/21 Taylor Street. yariance. City of Columbia Heights; 4531/33 Fillmore Street The Council approved the request for a variance of 2'4' from the required front yard setback for property located at 4531 Fillmore Street. Variance. City of Columbia HeiSts. 4535/37 Taylor Street The Council approved the request for a variance of 2'1" from the required front yard setback for property located at 4535 Taylor Street. Establish a Hearing Date for Public Special Assessmem Levv Hearing The Council established TuesdaY, November 22, 1994, at'7:00 P.M. as the Public Special Assessment Levy Hearing to be Held in the City Council Chnmbers. AuthoriT, ation for Training - Sgts. Schmidt and Yamala The Council authorized the attendance of Sergeants Richard Schmidt and James Kapala at the CommuRity Policing for Mid-Managers and Supervisors Training course in lVlinneapolis, Minllesota, October l0 to October 14, 1994, and the tuition of $570 to come from the Police Training Budget, 101-42100-3105. AuthoriTation for Training - Officers Schlemmer and Vau?_hn The Council authorized the attendance of Officers ]ohn Schlemmer and Steven Vaughn at the Community Police Officer Training course in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 17 to October 21, 1994, and the tuition of $570 to come from the Police Training Budget, 101-42100-3105. AuthoriTafion for Gang Resistance Fxlueafion and Training - Officer Bartlett The Council authorized the attendance of Officer Randy Bartlett at Gang Resistance Education and Training !n.stmctor Course September 19-23, 1994. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 3 Award of Bid for Fire Pumper Truck The Council moved to table the award of bids for purchase of Fire Pumper Truck Replacement to Regular City Council Meeting of September 26, 1994. 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. o APPROVAL OF CONSENT Motion by Brace Nawrocki, second by Don Jolly to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS/PRF~ENTATIONS Open Mike A resident verified information on her special purpose fence passed on consent agenda tonight. A resident spoke on crime and corruption in the City; vicious dogs and three foot high fences; plowing alleys to full width; and the need for curb cuts. pUBLIC HEARINGS/RF~OLUTIONS/ORDINANCES a. Public Improvement Hearing - Curb and Gutter. Main St. from 44th Avenue to City Manager Hentges reviewed costs for the public and city council on the proposed curb and gutter: 1,625.13 & 8% for County Engineering fees, for a total assessable cost of $1,755.18. Storm sewer costs will be approximately $3,830 to residents (10 properties involved) according to Asst. City Engineer, Kathy Young. The county will put in concrete curb and gutter. Mayor Sturdevant requested comments or questions from the audience; none were presented. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 4 Motion by Bob Ruettimann, seconded by Gary Peterson, to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample copies available for the public. Motion approved unanimously. Motion by Bob Ruettimann, seconded by Cra~ Peterson, to adopt Resolution 94-54, being a Resolution Ordering Improvements, P.I.R. //904, Project //9404. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 94-54 BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 8th day of August, 1994 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property owners, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a Council Meeting on the 12th day of September 1994, and WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed by special assessment under Charter provisions. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows: Main Street N.E. from 44th Avenue to 45th Avenue as part of the Anoka County Street Construction Project 89-28-102 C.R. (Main St. N.E.) from C.S.A.H. (44th Avenue N.E.) to Service Road, South of 1-694. Work would include one half of the construction costs for the concrete curb and gutter plus 8% of the construction cost for Anoka County Engineering Services. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: Concrete curb and gutter. 3. That a careful estimate of the cost of the improvements has been made by the City Manager and the several lots and parcels of land fronting upon and adjacent to such proposed improvements, which be deemed benefitted thereby, were properly notified of said hearings, and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 5 4. That the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of the several parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained. 5. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. 904 - Project 9404. Passed this 12th day of September, 1994. Offered by: Ruettmann Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro-tem b. Resolution Adopting a Pr .oposed Budget for the Year 1995 and Setting the Proposed Tax Levy_ Collect~ble for the Year 1995 City Manager Hentges reviewed the resolution for the public and council. The amount of $2,608,699 is proposed for the certified tax levy collectable for 1995. This is a 1.28% increase over the 1994 local property taxes. Added police activity, area wide housing study, and BRA/Sheffield costs account for a majority of the increase proposed. Concern was expressed by some councilmembers that if the city loses funding from outside sources, then the additional mounts needed must come from the residents. Councilmember Ruettimaun suggested that the proposed tax levy be set higher to start out (like 4%), and then reduce it to a lower figure, which is permissible. The proposed tax levy cannot be raised from the established proposed tax levy collectable. Bill El_rite, Finance Director, verified new figures if the proposed tax levy is set higher than proposed by the City Manager. After further discussion, Councilmember RueUimann suggested that the proposed tax levy be set at 3 %. Motion by Bruce Nawrocki, seconded by Don Jolly, to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample copies available for the public. Motion approved unanimously. Motion by Bruce Nawrocki, seconded by Bob Ruetlimann, to adopt Resolution 94-55, being a Resolution Adopting a Proposed Budget for the Year 1995 and Setting the Proposed Tax Levy Collectable for the Year 1995 in the amount of $2,642,165, Establishing a Budget Hearing Date of November 30, 1994, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. Motion passed unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 6 Motion by Nawrocki to increase the tax levy by 1.28%. Motion dies for lack of a second. Councilmember Nawrocki accepted a friendly amendment to raise the tax levy to 3 %. NOTE: The budget hearing date should aired on cable television and the hearing itself should be televised. RESOLUTION 94-55 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1995 AND SETTING THE PROPOSED TAX LEVY COLLECTABLE FOR THE YEAR 1995 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: That the following is hereby adopted by the City of Columbia Heights: ~ The proposed budget for the City of Columbia Heights for the year 1995 is hereby approved and adopted with appropriations for each of the funds as follows: General Fund Para Transit Fund State Aid Cable Television Fund Library D.A.R.E Project Police Grant Community Police Project Pride Capital Improvements Fund Infrastructure Fund Capital Equipment Replacement Funds: General Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Central Garage Fund Central Garage Fund Liquor Fund Water Utility Fund Sewer Utility Fund Refuse Fund 6,586,680 89,609 79,394 32,029 418,679 5,781 98,569 0 1,850 714,165 0 475,460 49,374 48,319 0 345,999 6,255,408 1,304,211 1,274,888 1,309,758 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 7 Water & Sewer Construction Funds Energy Management Data Processing Pension Reserve Debt Service Fund 2,875,977 292,500 340,196 94,470 175,000 Total Expense, Including Interfund Transfers $22,968,316 Section B. The estimated gross revenue to fund the budget of the City of Columbia Heights for all funds, including general ad valorem tax levies, as hereinafter set forth for the year 1995: General Fund Para Transit Fund State Aid Cable Television Fund Library D.A.R.E. Project Police Grant Community Police Project Pride Capital Improvements Fund Infrastructure Fund Capital Equipment Replacement Funds: General Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Central Garage Fund Central Garage Fund Liquor Fund Water Utility Fund Sewer Utility Fund Refuse Fund Water & Sewer Construction Funds Energy Management Data Processing Pension Reserve Debt Service Fund $ 6,586,680 l~evenue Available 89,609 79,394 132,029 418,679 5,781 98,569 0 1,8850 714,165 0 475,460 49,374 48,319 0 345,999 6,255,408 1,304,211 1,274,888 1,309,758 292,500 340,196 94,470 175,000 2,875,977 Total Revenue, Including Intefund Transfers $22,968,316 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 8 S~fion C. The following sums of money are levied for the current year, collectable in 1995, upon the taxable ~ in said City of Columbia Heights, for the following purposes: Estimated Area-Wide Estimated Local Levy Certified Levy $ 634,839 2,007,326 2,642,165 S~fion D. The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby approves the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Tax Levy Budget for fiscal year 1995 in the amount of $78,558.70. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA: That the budget hearing shall be held on November 30, 1994, at 7:00. p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the County Auditor of Anoka County, Minnesota. Approved this 12th day of September, 1994. Offered by: Nawrocki Seconded by: Ruettimann Roll call: All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro-tem c. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Property_ Located in the Sheffield Neiehborhood ¢4624-26 Pierce Street N.E3 City Manager Hentges stated this is the last property on the target block to be purchased. It is proposed to purchase this ~ at $72,000, which is the second highest amount paid for property on the tm'get block. When questioned about whether or not property taxes have been paid on this property, Don Schneider, HRA Executive Director, stated that the first half has been paid. There are no pending special assessments. It was noted on the purchase agreement that two stoves, two refrigerators, and two air conditions would be removed by the sellers. City Manager Hentges stated that due to the condition of these appliances, it reduces risks to the City to have them removed. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 9 Motion by Gary Peterson, seconded by Bob Ruettimann, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 94-56, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Gary Peterson, seconded by Bob Ruettimann, to adopt Resolution No. 94-56, Authorizing the Purchase of Property Located in the Sheffield Neighborhood (4624-26 Pierce Street N.E.) Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 94-56 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 4624-26 PIERCE STREET LOCATED IN THE SHEFFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights (the 'City') and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights (the "Authority') have jointly prepared a Redevelopment Plan for the Sheffield Neighborhood entitled 'The Sheffield Neighborhood Revitalization Program (the 'Redevelopment Plan'); and WHEREAS, the City and the Authority have found within theSheffield Neighborhood there exists conditions of deterioration, substandard residential structures, residential units in need of repairs which are in violation of the City Housing Code and City Ordinances or there exists a need for intervention by the City to prevent further deterioration of the area, and WHEREAS, the City has an option to acquire one such non-owner occupied duplex property pursuant to the Purchase Agreement by and between the City of Columbia Heights and Floyd and Marilyn Dalseth (the "Seller'); and the Purchase Agreements were signed by the Seller(s) and are provided herewith; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that: (1) The City Council herewith approves the terms of the Purchase Agreement between the City and Floyd and Marilyn Dalseth authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to sign it on behalf of the City at a purchase price of $72,000. (2) The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to handle all the requirements and conditions in order for the City to complete the transaction contemplated in the Purchase Agreements. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 10 (3) The City Council approves an interim source of funding from Capital Improvement Fund 410 in the amount of $72,000 plus $2,000 so the City may acquire the real property as provided in the Purchase Agreements. (4) The interim sources of financing of Capital Improvement Fund 410 shall be repaid from sources of permanent financing as set forth in Resolution 94-40 (approving the Development Project Budget for 4600 block between Pierce Street and Fillmore Street). (5) The resolution supersedes and rephces Resolution 94-52 authorizing the acquistion of property by eminent domain proceedings to acquire fee simple title (4624-26 Pierce Street N.E.). Passed this 12th day of September, 1994 Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Ruettimann Roll call: All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro-tern d. Public Hearing - Hearing for Revocation and Su _spension of Rental License - 1004106 Gould Avenue N.E. Councilmember Nawrocki questioned the comment on the attachments to the council letter that stated that work is currently in progress and dated 9-7-94, and wanted to know if the work is done or what exactly is the status. City Manager Hentges stated only clean up items were left. Mayor Sturdevant request~ comments or questions from the audience; none were presented. Motion by Gary Peterson, seconded by Bob Ruettimann, to close the Public Hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental licenses held by Harry C. Endthoff Regarding Rental Property at 1004/06 Gould Avenue NE in that he has complied with provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code. Motion passed unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE l 1 e. Order Regarding the Tolling of the Effective Date of Rates Submitted by Meredith Cable Councilmember Nawrocki questioned Linda Magee, Assistant to the City Manager, whether the PEG fee was included in the latest rate adjustment. Ms. Magee explained that it was, and went on to explain why an additional 90 days is needed to determine if the latest proposed rate is within the FCC's reasonableness standard. Councilmember Jolly also asked Ms. Magee some cable-related questions. Motion by Bruce Nawrocki, seconded by Don Jolly, to waive the reading of the order, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Bruce Nawrocki, seconded by Don Jolly, to adopt the Order regarding the tolling of the effective date of the rates submitted by Meredith Cable to the City on August 15, 1994, for an additional 90 days. Motion passed unanimously. REGARDING THE TOLLING OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE RATES SUBMITTED BY MEREDITH CABLE TO THE CITY ON AUGUST 15, 1994 WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heigh~ (hereinafer the 'City") is certified as a rate regulatory authority pursuant to rules of the Federal Communications Commission (hereinafter "FCC WHEREAS, the City has notified Meredith Cable Company (hereinafter 'Company") that the Company is subject to the rate regulatory authority of the City. WHEREAS, the City has received from the Company FCC Forms 1200, 1205, and 1215, submitted August 15, 1994, WHEREAS, the City has determined that it needs additional time to ensure that the proposed rates are within the FCC's reasonableness standards, WHEREAS, the additional time is required to solicit, receive and analyze information related to the company's rate filing and to allow for review of the rate filing by the City staff and consultants. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HER~I~Y ORDERED by the City of Columbia Heights that the initial thirty (30) day period for the review of the submitted rates is hereby tolled for an additional ninety (90) days. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994' PAGE 12 FURTHER, that this Order shall be effective immediately, however, the tolling period shall not begin until the expiration of the initial thirty (30) day period. Ordered this 12th day of September, 1994. Offered by: Nawrocki Seconded by: Jolly Roll call: All ayes Mayor Joseph Smrdevant Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro-tem f. Resolution Approving Lotsplit of Property_ Located at 1319 N.E. 44 1/2 Avenue Motion by Bob Ruettimann, seconded by Gary Peterson, to waive the reading of Resolution 94-57, there being ample copies available to the general public. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Bob Ruettimaun, seconded by Gary Peterson, to approve Resolution 94-57, being a Resolution approving the lotsplit of property located at 1319 N.E. 44 1/2 Avenue into three lots, two being 83 foot by 100 foot parcels, and one being a 82.95 foot by 100 foot parcel fronting on Buchanan Street. Motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 94-57 SUBDMSION REQUEST CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40TH AVENUE N.E. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 I, Donald R. Schneider, Executive Director Housing and Redevelopment Authority, hereby request a split of PIN 36 30 24 21 0155 legally described as: Lots 8 and 9, DONEROVING ADDmON, Anoka County, Minnesota. Subject to easement for public road and utilities over South 30 feet and subject to easement 10' wide to NSP 6/30/64. THE DESCRIFrlON HENCEFORTH TO BE: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 13 The south 113.00 feet of Lots 8 and 9, Doneroving Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota. Subject to 44 1/2 Avenue N.E. over the south 30.00 feet thereof. The north 83.00 feet of the south 196.00 feet of Lots 8 and 9, Doneroving Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota. That part of Lots 8 and 9, Doneroving Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying northerly of the south 196.00 feet of said Lots 8 and 9. Be it further resolved that special assessments of record in the office of the City of Columbia Heights as of this day, against the above described property, in the amount of $ - 0 - be divided. Paid. Any pending or future assessments will be levied according to the new split as approved this day. Any lotsplit given approval shall become invalid if the resolution, motion or other Council action approving the said lotsplit is not filed with the County Auditor within one (1) year of the date of the Council action. P & Z DEPT. ACTION: HRA Executive Director approve Donald R. Schneider Signature of Owner, Notarized This 6th day of Sept., 1994 590 40th Ave., Col. Hts., Mn. Offered by: Paulson Owner's Address Seconded by: Peterson Tele # 782-2855 Roll call: All ayes Evelyn Nygaard (sig.) Zoning Officer Subscribed/sworn to before me this 19th day of August, 1994. City Council Action Rebecca Townsley (sig.) Approved This 12th of Sept., 1994 Offered by: Ruettimatm Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 14 COMMUNICATIONS a. Councilmember Nawrocki passed out copies of the League of Minnesota Cities 1994 Member Survey forms to be completed by all councilmembers by the next work session. OLD BUSINESS a. Councilmember Ruettimann asked about the trapping of the woodchucks; City Manager Hentges stated Minneapolis has resumed. b. Councilmember Nawrocki asked about the tax delinquent lot being proposed for sale to the Fuersts. Jim HoeR, City Attorney, explained that the deed was returned by the Register of Title because of a deficiency. The deficiency is now cured; the title will be changed; deed was resubmitted to the County. It will probably take around 90 days to prepare the paperwork and go through court. c. Councilmember Nawrocki asked if the joint powers storm sewer project with Fridley would be reviewed by property owners from both Fridley and Columbia Heights before coming to the City Council. City Manager Hentges indicated that Public Works Director, Mark Winson, is intending to meet with affected Columbia Heights property owners to review the plans. d. Councilmember Jolly stated he felt staff was doing a good job with the diseased trees in the city, and that citizens should make oextain that companies they contact are licensed. Councilmember Nawrocki expressed his concern that the five days notice to the property owner to respond might be too short, especially when people could be gone on vacation. e NEW BUSINESS a. Award of Dumo Truck Various questions were raised and were answered by Lauren McClanahan, such as how much was allowed for trade-in ($15,000), how many bids were received (5), what year Ixuck this would be ('96), what the previous low bid was ($111,000.), if the vehicle is covered by a standard warranty (yes), and other mi~ellaneous questions. One council member expected the bid would come in at least $20,000 more. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 15 Motion by Bob Ruettimann, second by Gary Peterson, to award the bid for a new tandem axle dump truck to Twin City Mack Sales of Roseville, Minnesota, the lowest, qualified, responsible bidder in the amount of $98,210.04 to be paid from the Capital Equipment Fund; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll Call: Ayes: Jolly, Sturdevant, Ruettimann, Peterson Nayes: Nawrocki b. Authorization to Seek Bids for Sheffield Rehabilitation Pro_m-am The City Manager discussed estimated restoration costs ($50-$60,000 each) and possible. selling costs ($80-$84,900) for the property of 4519-21 and 4535-37 Taylor Street and 4531-33 Fillmore Street. Councilmember Nawrocki asked if the appraisal could be done before restoration, and what the City would hire Joe Voels at to be the Contract Administrator and Project Inspector. Motion by Gary Peterson, second by Bob RueRimann, to Authorize Staff to advertise for bids for renovation of 4519-21 and 4535-37 Taylor Street, and 4531-33 Fillmore Street with bids to be received and considered at the October 11, 1994, City Council Meeting, and grant approval for Joe Voels to act as Contract Administrator and Project Inspector on behalf of the City and HRA for this project. Motion passed unanimously. c. Establish Work Session Dates Discussion was held to change the time for the September 28th work session from 6:30 P.M. because of a North Metro Mayors Meeting. Motion by Bruce Nawrocki, second by Don Jolly, to set the following dates for Work Sessions: September 19 at 8 P.M,; September 28 at 8:00 P.M.; October 3 at 8 P.M.; October 4 at 8 P.M.; October 17 at 8 P.M.; October 18 at 7 P.M.; and October 25 at 7 P. M. Motion passed unanimously. d. Multi-Puroose Buildine Discussion was initiated by Councilmember Nawrocki regarding a multi-purpose center to be built next to Murzyn Hall, and whether or not to place an advisory referendum question on the ballot in November to ask citizens whether to proceed on this item. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 16 Bill Elrite, Finance Director, was asked if there was enough time to prepare such ballot language. Mr. Elrite indicated 30 days plus at least two full weeks for printing time would be needed. Thus, the regular Council meeting of September 26th would be too late to get on the November ballot. Motion by Bruce Nawrocki, second by Bob Ruettimann, that City Staff be directed to prepare an advisory referendum ballot on the question of building a multi-purpose center to be presented to the Council for further consideration at a Special Meeting hereby called for Monday, September 19, 1994, at 8:00 P.M. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Nawrocki stated that programs through the new crime bill, Recreation Commission on this. monies were available for community school and perhaps we could work with the Park and Motion by Bruce Nawrocki, seconded by Don Jolly, to have the City Manager and Acting Police Chief, seek information on the possibilities of an application for a grant for some of the monies for community school programs that is available through this bill. Motion passed unanimously. 10. a. ]~ _~-port of the City_ Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form, and the following items were discussed at this meeting: I. Police Officer Appointments-were seasoned applicants appointed? (no) 2. Taxicab applications--good investigation of applications 3. Honeywell report-very detailed; are we really saving money? City Manager is to have Honeywell explain their report at Council work session after the next 6 months. 4. Retaining walls--Different addresses/examples were cited; City needs to clarify policy at a future work session. 5. Commers property--the City's concerns for uses when original contract made were discussed; the current deed restrictions should remain in force. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 PAGE 17 b. R _eport of the City. Attorney The City Attorney had the following to report: Councilmember Ruettimann brought up campaign contributions and how it ties into the new ethics law. City Attorney, Jim HoeR, stated that Section 2.11, Ethics, covering campaign contributions still allows such contributions with restricted amounts. The ethics law contains exclusively a provision for contributions under Section 2.11. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bob Ruettimann, second by Bruce Nawrocki, to adjourn the meeting at 9:11 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. /~l~v~S/urdevant X~Carole Blower~ Secretary Pro Tern