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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 27, 1995OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER 27, 1995 11 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 / ay~r Wo~6ph Sturdevant Anne Student, Council ~ecretary 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. me 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 Se e 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 1995 PAGE 2 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. bm 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. Ce 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 1995 PAGE 3 e 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 PAGE 4 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 e 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 1995 PAGE 5 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 1995 PAGE 6 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