HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 27, 1995OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION
NOVEMBER 27, 1995
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sturdevant called the Board of Trustees Meeting to order
at 7:36 p.m.
Petkoff, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present
Councilmember Jolly was out of town on City business.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the
minutes of the October 23, 1995 Board of Trustees Meeting as
presented. There were no corrections.
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to accept the
resignation of Rick J. Smith from the Volunteer Fire
Department effective November 2, 1995. Roll call: Ail ayes
Smith was appointed to the Volunteer Division of the Fire
Department on November 1, 1991. No ReliefAssociationbenefits
have been accrued.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Petkoff to adjourn the Board
of Trustees Meeting at 7:37 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 27, 1995
CITIZENS FORUM TOADDRESSTHE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
There was no one present for Citizens Forum.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sturdevant called the Council Meeting to order at 7:01
p.m.
Petkoff, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present
Councilmember Jolly was out of town on City business.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGEND~
There were no additions nor deletions to the meeting agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to approve the Consent
Agenda as follows:
Minutes for Approval
The Council approved the minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of November 13, 1995 as presented and there were no
corrections.
Recoanition of Donation to Memorial Tree Plantina Fund
The Council accepted the $264.00 donation from the Lawrence
Halek Family to be deposited in the Memorial Tree Planting
Fund for memorial trees at Huset Park.
Authorization to Seek Bids for Dredging of LaBelle Pond
The Council authorized staff to advertise for bids to dredge
LaBelle Pond, Project #9312.
Final Payment for Sanitary Sewer Linina. Project #9524
The Council accepted the work for Municipal Project #9524
sanitary sewer lining and to authorize final payment of
$42,743.00 to Visu-Sewer Clean and Seal, Inc. of Menomonee
Falls, Wisconsin.
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NOVEMBER 27, 1995
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Approve Salary Rate for Police Secretary II-A
The Council approved the starting rate for Diane Winkler,
Secretary IIA-Police, at the two year rate of $12.11, based on
the 1995 labor contract between the City of Columbia Heights
and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal
Employees.
Approve Premise Permit Renewal Application for VFW Post. 230,
Columbia Heights
The Council directed the City Manager to forward a letter to
the State Charitable Gambling Control Board indicating that
the City of Columbia Heights has no objection to the renewal
of a Class B charitable gambling license for the Columbia
Heights VFW Post 230 in conjunction with activities held at
the VFW Post 230, 4446 Central Avenue Northeast, Columbia
Heights, and furthermore, the Council waived the remainder of
the sixty day notice to the local governing board.
License Applications/Relicensin?
1995 License Application~
The Council approved the 1995 license applications as
listed upon payment of proper fees.
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Relicense of Rental Property at 4610-12 Fillmore Street
The Council approved the relicensing of rental property
at 4610-12 Fillmore Street as all outstanding violations
have been corrected and payment of reinspection fees and
relicensing fees have been paid.
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Relicense of Rental Property at 4522 Tyler Street
The Council approved the relicensing of rental property
at 4522 Tyler Street as all outstanding violations have
been corrected and payment of reinspection fees and
relicensing fees have been paid.
Payment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of
proper funds.
Anoka County Private Sale of Tax Forfeit Land
The Council declined the purchase of any of the tax forfeit
land going to private sale by Anoka County Resolution No. 95-
180.
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NOVEMBER 27, 1995
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RECOGNITION. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. GUESTS
Mayor Sturdevant acknowledged the donation made by the
Lawrence Halek Family to the City's Memorial Tree Planting
Program. The contribution will be used for the costs
associated with the purchase and planting of two trees in
Huset Park.
Mr. Halek, a long time resident of Columbia Heights,
frequented the park regularly and his family felt this would
be an appropriate location for the memorial trees.
pUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
a. Other Resolutions and Ordinances
1. Resolution No. 95-76 Being a Resolution Adopting 1996
~e~sonal and Temporary Wage Adjustments
Motion byRuettimann, second byPeterson to waive the reading
of the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 76
BEING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING CHANGES IN WAGE RANGES AND
ESTABLISHING WAGES FOR TEMPORARY PART TIME
LIBRARY EMPLOYEES AND SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS' POSITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a wage
compensation program for non-unionized City employees
effective January 12, 1980 (Resolution No. 80-47), which
indicates that on an annual basis, changes will be adopted in
wage ranges, based upon reliable survey data;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia
Heights establishes wage ranges for non-unionized, temporary,
part time Library positions and seasonal Public Works
Department positions, as indicated on Schedule I and II which
are on file in the office of the City Manager, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such schedules be effective
January 1, 1996.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 27, 1995
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Passed this 27th day of November, 1995.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Peterson
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
b. Bid Considerations
1. Approve Warning Sirens. Maintenance and Repair Contract
Motion byPetkoff, second by Sturdevant to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Doradus
Corporation of Fridley, Minnesota, to provide fixed price
service/maintenance for warning sirens located in the City of
Columbia Heights per contract proposal. Roll call: All ayes
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purchase of Trailer Mounted Air Compressor
The Public Works Director reviewed the bids received. He noted
that only three of the bids received met the specifications.
The low bidder was one of those who did not meet the
specifications.
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to authorize the
purchase of a 1996, 195 CFM LeRoi trailer-mounted air
compressor from Carlson Equipment of Minneapolis, Minnesota,
based on their low, qualified, responsible bid of $10,295.00
plus tax, including trade-in of Unit #145, payment to be split
from Fund~ 433-49449-5180 and 432-49499-5180; and furthermore,
to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes
c. 0%her Business
Councilmember Petkoff inquired what has been done in response
to a resident complaint regarding a sign change at the exit
from NEI's parking lot on 42nd Avenue.
The Public Works Director advised the sign which directed a
"right turn only" was either damaged or was removed in error.
The sign will be replaced and staff at NEI will be informed of
its installation.
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NOVEMBER 27, 1995
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8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
a. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and
the following items were discussed:
Shared Ride Status~ The City Manager advised that the Shared
Ride Coordinator is waiting for a response from Anoka County
regarding the City's participation in the Traveler Program.
The current provider for Shared Ride, Suburban Taxi, has
indicated no interest in continuing to provide the service. As
many patrons of the para-transit service as was possible have
been notified of the probable cessation of the program in
December. A letter has been sent from the Mayor to facilities
where residents have a high usage of Shared Ride regarding
the end of the service.
Truth In Taxation Hearing: The City Manager noted the Truth In
Taxation Hearing on November 30, 1995 will be cablecast and
re-run on a regular basis prior to adoption of the budget.
Comparison - Statutory/Home Rule Charter: Councilmember
Rue%timann requested in~Ut from the City Attorney relative to
the charter change being considered. The City Attorney noted
he had reviewed the comparisons and his observations have been
incorporated in attachments included in the City Manager's
report. The City Manager advised there will be additional
comments included in the attachment when it is considered at
a future Council work session.
Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Novgmber 8. 1995 Library Board Minutes
Minutes of the November 8, 1995 Library Board of Trustees
Meeting were included in agenda packet. No Council action was
required.
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NOVEMBER 27, 1995
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b. Acknowledgement of Letter From St. Anthony Lions
The Public Works Director mentioned the letter received from
the St. Anthony Lions Club regarding their donation of $3,000.
This donation was made to cover the costs of water and
maintenance supplied by the City of Columbia Heights for the
landscaping and beautification project on 3?th Avenue and
Stinson Boulevard.
This project was initiated and completed by the Columbia
Heights Lions Club, the St. Anthony Lions Club and the
Northeast Minneapolis Lions Club.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn the
meeting at 7:35 p.m. Roll call: Ail ayes
ayo~/~o-~ Sturdevant
U6-Anne Student; ~-6uncil Secretary