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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 14, 1994OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1994 The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Sturdevant. 1. ROLL CALL Jolly, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present Nawrocki - absent Councilmember Nawrocki was attending the National League of Cities Legislative Conference as the City's representative. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were addressed on the Consent Agenda: Approval of Meeting Minutes The Council approve the minutes of the February 28, 1994 Regular Council Meeting as presented and there were no corrections. Authorization to Seek Bids for 1994 Miscellaneous Concrete The Council authorized staff to seek sealed bids for 1994 miscellaneous concrete replacement and installation project. Authorization for Training The Council authorized police officer Patrick Nelson to attend Firearms Instructor Course sponsored by Maple Grove Law Enforcement Training Center to be held in Maple Grove, Minnesota, from April 25 to April 29, 1994 and the tuition cost of $385 to come from the Police Department training budget, 101-42100-3105. Hold Harmless Resolutions Required by State Aid Operations, ~ro~ects 9321 and 9322 The following resolutions were approved on the Consent Agenda and their reading was waived there being ample copies available for the public. RESQLUTION NO. 94-15 BEING A RESOLUTION INDEMNIFYING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FROM CERTAIN CLAIMS ARISING ON THE DESIGN VARIANCE FOR ARTHUR STREET N.E., FROM 39TH AVENUE TO 44TH AVENUE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1994 PAGE 2 That the City shall indemnify, save, hold harmless the State of Minnesota and its agents and employees of and from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action arising out of or by reason of the reconstruction of Arthur Street N.E. from 39th Avenue to 40th Avenue in any other manner than in accordance with Minnesota Rules 8820.9945 and further agrees to defend at its sole cost and expense any action or proceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting any claim of whatsoever character arising as a result of the granting of this variance. Dated this 14th day of March, 1994. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Jolly Peterson All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary ATTEST: I hereby certify that the forgoing resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the 14th day of March, 1994, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my presence. Jo-Anne Student Deputy City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 94-16 BEING A RESOLUTION INDEMNIFYING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FROM CERTAIN CLAIMS ARISING ON THE DESIGN VARIANCE FOR 40TH AVENUE N.E., FROM RESERVOIR BOULEVARD TO HAYES STREET AND FROM ARTHUR STREET TO STINSON BOULEVARD BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights: That the City shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State of Minnesota and its agents and employees of and from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising out REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1994 PAGE 3 of or by reason of the reconstruction of 40th Avenue N.E., from Reservoir Boulevard to Hayes Street and from Arthur Street to Stinson Boulevard in any other manner than in accordance with Minnesota Rules 8820.9945 and further agrees to defend at its sole cost and expense any action or proceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting any claim of whatsoever character arising as a result of the granting of this variance. Dated this 14th day of March, 1994. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Jolly Peterson All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary ATTEST: I hereby certify that the forgoing resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the 14th day of March, 1994, as shown by the mintues of said meeting in my possession. Jo-Anne Student Deputy City Clerk Approval of License Applications The Council approved the license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees. Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll call: All ayes OPEN MIKE/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS There was no one present for Open Mike. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1994 PAGE 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS/ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS a. Continued Public Hearing for Condemnation at 4501 Madison Street Three homeowners who reside close to this house requested it be razed. They noted there have been numerous problems with the structure over the years. The City Manager reviewed the history of this house and its maintenance by the owner. He noted that numerous attempts to have it improved were not responded to by the owner. He also reviewed all of the Housing Maintenance Code violations found by City inspectors. The owner has twenty days to respond to the Order if it is approved at this meeting. Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann that there is adequate evidence to find the structure at 4501 Madison Street is hazardous and in violation of the law and that the City Council orders the existing structure to be razed, demolished, and all parts of the former structure removed, including concrete slabs and foundations. The site must then be restored to a safe condition with fill as necessary. Utilities are to be cut off and sealed per the Engineering Department's requirements. Such corrections shall be completed within forty-five (45) days of the service of this order. A motion for a summary enforcement will be made to the Anoka County District Court unless corrective action is taken or unless an answer is filed with the time specified by Minnesota Statute 463.18, the cost shall be charged against the real estate as provided in Minnesota Statute 463.21 and the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute these orders. Roll call: All ayes b. Resolution No. 94-14; Public Hearing for Police Relief Association Consolidation into P.E.R.A. The City Manager reviewed all of the exhibits attached to the resolution. 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. 94-14 APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION INTO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION POLICE AND FIRE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1994 PAGE 5 WHEREAS, members of the Columbia Heights Police Relief Association (the Association) desires to have the membership of the Association consolidate with the Public Employees Retirement Association (P.E.R.A.), and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the City) supported the initiation of a consolidation process into P.E.R.A., and WHEREAS, P.E.R.A. has provided notification to the City that the Columbia Heights Police Relief Association has satisfied all preliminary actions for consolidation under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 353.A., and WHEREAS, the public has been duly notified of a public hearing that has been conducted on March 14, 1994. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City of Columbia Heights approves the final consolidation of the Columbia Heights Police Relief Association into the Public Employees Retirement Association Police and Fire Plan. That the City of Columbia Heights grants its local approval to Laws 1993, Chapter 126, Article I amending Chapter 353A by changing the definition of "salary of a top patrolman" and ~top patrolman's salary." That the City Manager on behalf of the City is hereby directed to meet with representatives of P.E.R.A. and the Association to finalize the details needed to effect the transfer of the administration of the Relief Association into P.E.R.A. That the City Manager is directed to formally file local approval of the special laws 1993, Chapter 126, Article I with the Secretary of State's office. That the effective date of the consolidation shall be May 1, 1994, or such other date as approved by the Public Employees Retirement Association. Passed this 14th day of March, 1994. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1994 PAGE 6 C. Establish Hearing Date for Disposition of a License - 4655 Fifth Street Tenants of this building will be notified as to the date of the revocation· Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to establish a hearing date for April 11, 1994 for revocation, suspension, and/or other appropriate disposition of a license to operate a rental units(s) within the City of Columbia Heights against Mr. Jake Cadwallader, dba/C-H Properties, regarding rental property at 4655 Fifth Street Northeast· Roll call: All ayes COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Extension of Lease for Top Valu Liquor Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a ]ease agreement with Kraus-Anderson to extend the lease at 4340 Central Avenue Northeast for a five year term commencing January l, 1995 and ending December 31, 1999, at a monthly rental rate of $7,398.75. Roll call: All ayes b. Request to Trade Surplus Weapons for New Weapons Motion by Jolly, second by Ruettimann to authorize the City to engage with Streicher's Professional Police Equipment to trade the surplus weapons we have for one Glock Model 17 9 mm pistol with three magazines, one Glock model 19 9 mm with three magazines, one Beretta model 92 9 mm pistol with three magazines, and one 9 mm Heckler and Kock HK MP5 9 mm automatic carbine with two magazines and that this trade will be an even exchange. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1994 PAGE 7 10. c. Authorize Increase in Engineering Contract for LaBelle Pond Restoration ( Project ~9312) Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize increasing the contract for engineering services for the LaBelle Pond Restoration (Project ~9312) with HNTB by $3,995 to $18,777 due to changes in scope of services. Roll call: All ayes d. Accept Donation from Lion's Club for Joint Beautification Project Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to accept $2,000 from the Columbia Heights Lion's Club to be used towards a joint beautification project at 37th Avenue and Stinson Boulevard with the City of St. Anthony. Roll call: All ayes REPORTS a. Report of the City ManaGer The City Manager's report was submitted in written form. Councilmember Ruettimann inquired as to the dates collection of hazardous waste in Anoka County. for The Recycling Coordinator responded they will be held on June 10th and llth at the Columbia Arena site. She also noted that residents will be informed as to the other dates scheduled around the County. Councilmember Ruettimann requested the dates be added to the information channel on the City's cable system. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson meeting at 8:25 p.m. Roll call: All ayes ~,~o-Anne St'udent ~-C~unci 1 to adjourn  l~¥or ~oseph Sturdevant Secretary the