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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 13, 1995OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 me CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERSNOT ON AGENDA A resident of rental property at 4200 Third Street requested information regarding the disposition of rent he paid on property which had been posted for a rental license revocation. He received information on this matter from the City Attorney. The resident at 4207 Van Buren Street advised the Council that signage located at the exit of the parking lot at NEI has been changed. Previously, exiting traffic had been prohibited from entering Van Buren Street. He stated the signage currently there does not support this prohibition but rather prohibits left turns onto 42nd Avenue. Staff will research the matter. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Sturdevant called the Council Meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. and the cablecasting commenced. e Jolly, Petkoff, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant- present 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANT~ ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA There were no additions nor deletions to the meeting agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to Consent Agenda items as follows: approve the Minutes for Approval The Council approved the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 23, 1995 and the minutes of the Election Canvassing Meeting of November 8, 1995 as presented and there were no corrections. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 2 Establish Hearing Date for License Revocation for Rental The Council established the hearing date of December 11, 1995 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against the property owners regarding their rental property at 3727 Reservoir Boulevard, 4222 Monroe Street and 4217 Central Avenue. Accept Donation from the Columbia Heights Boosters Club for Children's Programs at the Library The Council accepted a $250.00 donation from the Columbia Heights Boosters Club for children's programs at the Columbia Heights Public Library. Final Pa_v~ent - Silver Lake Park Pond Modifications - Project #9316 The Council accepted the work for Municipal Project #9316, Silver Lake Pond Modifications, and authorized final payment of $17,728.50 for F.M. Frattalone Excavating and Grading, Inc. of St. Paul, Mn. Final Payment - Traffic Signals at 37th Avenue and Johnson Street - Project #9105 The Council accepted the work for Municipal Project #9105, traffic signals at 37th Avenue and Johnson Street, and authorized final payment of $34,738.51 to the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Attendance of the Finance Director at the Annual GFOA The Council authorized the attendance of William Elrite, Finance Director, at the Annual Government Finance Officer's Association Conference from May 19 - 22, 1996 and that all related expenses be reimbursed from Fund 101-41510. Retain Stop Sign - Johnson Street and Innsbruck Parkway Intersection The Council authorized the retention of the stop sign for southbound traffic on Johnson Street at the intersection of Johnson Street and Innsbruck Parkway based on the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. ~pprove Conditional Use Permit for Kendall Stone. 4747 Central Avenue The Council approved the conditional use permit for Kendall Stone for the operation of a Christmas tree sales lot at 4747 Central Avenue provided the required license is obtained and the clean up deposit is submitted prior to operation. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 3 Approve Conditional Use Permit for Food-N-Fuel. 4001 University Avenue The Council approved the conditional use permit to allow a takeout only restaurant operation in the existing gas station building at 4001 University Avenue provided all fire code requirements and all Anoka County Health Department regulations are met. Approved Conditional Use Permit for James Eng. 5101 University Avenue The Council approved a conditional use permit amendment to allow operation of a U-Haul rental facility in the northeast corner of the paved parking lot at 5101 University Avenue provided a yearly license is obtained and the storage of U- Haul vehicles on site are restricted to a maximum of nine to twelve vehicles at any one time and only be located in the northeast paved parking area. Approve Conditional Use Permit for John Roaers. 4300 Central Avenue The Council approved the conditional use permit for the operation of a Christmas tree lot in the easterly portion of a parking lot at 4300 Central Avenue from November 24, 1995 through December 24, 1995 provided the required license is obtained and the clean up deposit is submitted to staff prior to the operation. Approve Conditional Use Permit for Brian Bona. 573 40th Avenue The Council approved the conditional use permit to utilize off-street parking contingent upon the following items being completed no later than June 30, 1996: 1) The 22.90 feet that was split from 4015 Seventh Street and combined with 573 40th Avenue be surfaced with blacktop; 2) The applicant provide a continuous, permanent concrete curb along the east property line adjacent to the alley; 3) The applicant provide a continuous, permanent concrete curb or bumper curb parallel to the required screening for protection from damage; 4) Screening is provided as required by Section 9.117(3) of the Zoning Ordinance and subject to staff approval between the house at 4015 Seventh Street and the service station at 573 40th Avenue in addition to extending approved screening on the east and west sides up to 23 feet in length. License ADDlications The Council approved the 1995 license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees and approved the rental license applications as listed on the memo from Lowell DeMars dated November 13, 1995. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 4 Pa_vment of Bills The Council authorized the payment of bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes 5. RECOGNITION. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS AND GUESTS A. Proclamation - Home Care Month Bob Loftus, representing the Home Care Industry, accepted the Proclamation designating November as Home Care Month in Columbia Heights. B. Proclamation - Epilepsy Month Doug Hill, a Columbia Heights resident and representative of the Epilepsy Foundation, accepted the proclamation designating November as Epilepsy Month in Columbia Heights. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. public Hearing for Revocation/Suspension of Rental License Against Jeannine McDonald (5228 Fourth Street~; Duane R. Lachinski (5025/27 Jackson Street): and Haakon L. Oksnevad (3801 Van Buren Street) Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to close the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by the above named property owners regarding their rental property in that the property owners have complied with provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code. Roll call: All ayes B. Public Hearing for Revocation/Suspension of Rental License Against Omar Nelson (3915 Van Buren Street~ Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to close the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Omar Nelson regarding rental property at 3915 Van Buren Street in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 5 C. public Hearina for Revocation/Suspension of Rental License Against Steven M. Cook {1133 45th Avenue) Motion by Petkoff, second by Jolly to close the public hearing regarding the revocation/suspension of the rental license held by Steven M. Cook regarding rental property at 1133 45th Avenue in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with. Roll call: All ayes D. ~ublic ~earing for Revocation/Suspension of Rental License Against Lee Brandt ¢Smaby!Cities Management. 1201/03 37th Avenue Motion by Petkoff, second by Jolly to re-establish a hearing date of December 18, 1995 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against Smaby/Cities Management regarding rental property at 1201 37th Avenue. Roll call: Ail ayes E. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1309 Being an Ordinance Adopting the State Building Code Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: Ail ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1309 ADOPTING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE AN ORDINANCEADOPTING THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE. THIS ORDINANCE PROVIDES FOR THE APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE BY REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHT, AREA AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES IN THIS MUNICIPALITY; PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREOF; PROVIDES PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; REPEALS ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES THAT CONFLICT THEREWITH. The municipality does ordain as follows: Section 1. Application, Ad~inistration and Enforcement. The application, administration and enforcement of the code shall be in accordance with Minnesota rule part 1300.2100 and as modified by Chapter 1305. The Code shall be enforced within the extraterritorial limits permitted by Minnesota Statute 16B.62 subdivision 1 when so established by this ordinance. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 6 The code enforcement agency of this municipality is called Protective Inspections. A Minnesota certified Building Official must be appointed by this jurisdiction to administer the code (Minnesota Statute 16B.65). Section 2. Permits and Fees. The issuance of permits and the collection of fees shall b e as authorized in Minnesota Statute 16B.62 subdivision 1 and as provided for in Chapter I of the 1994 Uniform Building Code and Minnesota rules parts 1305.0106 and 1305.0107. Permit fees shall be assessed for work governed by this code in accordance with Table No. 3A, 1988 Edition of UBC per ordinance. In addition, a surcharge fee shall be collected on all permits issued for work governed by this code in accordance with Minnesota Statute 16B.70. Section 3. Violations and Penalties. A violation of the code is a misdemeanor (Minnesota Statute 16B.69). Section 4. Building Code. The Minnesota State Building Code, established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 16B.59 to 16B.75, is hereby adopted as the building code for this jurisdiction. This code is hereby incorporated in this ordinance as if fully set out herein. The Minnesota State Building Code includes the following chapters of Minnesota Rules: 1. 1300 Minnesota Building Code 2. 1301 Building Official Certification 3. 1302 State Building Construction Approvals 4. 1305 Adoption of the 1994 Uniform Building Code including Appendix Chapters: a. 3, Division 1, Detention and Correctional Facilities b. 12, Division 11, Sound Transmission Control c. 29, Minimum Plumbing Fixtures 5. 1307 Elevators and Related Devices 6. 1315 Adoption of the 1993 National Electrical Code 7. 1325 Solar Energy Systems 8. 1330 Fallout Shelters 9. 1335 Floodproofing Regulations 10. 1340 Facilities for the Handicapped 11. 1346 Adoption of the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code 12. 1350 Manufactured Homes 13. 1360 Prefabricated Buildings 14. 1365 Snow Loads REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 7 15. 16. 17. 1370 Storm Shelters 4715 Minnesota Plumbing Code 7670 Minnesota Energy Code The following optional appendix chapter of the 1994 Uniform Building Code is hereby adopted and incorporated as part of the building code for this municipality. 2. 3. 4. 5. Membrane Structures Section 5. Effective Date of Ordinance. The effective date of this ordinance is December 13, 1995. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: October 23, 1995 November 13, 1995 November 13, 1995 Petkoff Peterson All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Resolutions/Ordinances 1. Qrder Tolling Initial Review Period Tom Creighton, cable counsel, advised the Council that the City is certified to regulate rates. The cost increases being requested with this tolling are for inflation and actual costs. The effective date for these increases is January 1, 1996. If an error is found, the cable company will make refunds. Meredith Cable stated its preference for annual rate increases. Councilmember Ruettimann noted there is a possibility the company will be sold. Creighton felt the new owners may also want annual increases as well. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 8 Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the Order there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes REGARDING THE REVIEW OF FORM 1210 SUBMITTED BY MEREDITH CABLE COMPANY ON OCTOBER 24, 1995 WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (hereinafter 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 a FCC Form 1210, received October 24, 1995, calculating an increase in the Company's maximum permitted rate for Basic service as of January 1, 1996, from $7.85 to $9.49, WHEREAS, the City has determined that it needs additional time to solicit, receive, and analyze additional information related to review of the Company's FCC Form 1210, WHEREAS, the company has since informed the City that it will not increase its Basic service rate from the current level of $7.85 to the maximum permitted level reflected on its Form 1210, subject to the FCC allowing the Company, effective January 1, 1996, to shift the amount of the increase in the Basic service rate to the Preferred service tier on a revenue neutral basis. WHEREAS, the City supports the company in its efforts to obtain approval of its Preferred service rate from the FCC, and will not issue a Form 329 complaint against the Company with respect to the Preferred service rate implemented January 1, 1996, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDERED by the City that the initial thirty (30) day period for the review of the Company's FCC Form 1210 is tolled for an additional ninety (90)days. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 9 FURTHER, for the purpose of calculating the amount of the increase in the maximum permitted Basic service rate to be shifted to the Preferred service tier, the City tentatively approves the Company's FCC Form 1210, with the understanding that, in the event the City's subsequent analysis of FCC Form 1210 requires a downward reduction in the calculation of the maximum permitted Basic service rate, the Company will be required to make such rate adjustments and refunds as are appropriate. FURTHER, that in the event the FCC does not allow the Company to shift the increase in the maximum permitted Basic service rate to the Preferred service rate, the Company may implement the Basic service rate, as approved by the City, concurrent with the implementation of the reduction of the Preferred service rate, ordered by the FCC, and may offset any refunds ordered by the FCC against the difference between the Basic service rate charged during the period covered by the refund order and the maximum permitted Basic rate, as approved by the City. 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 13th day of November, 1995. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Petkoff All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 2. Resolution No. 95-74 Being a Resolution Requesting the Abandopment of Certain Railroad Tracks Owned by C.P. Rail (Soo Line Railroad) 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 10 RESOLUTION NO. 95-74 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ABANDONMENT OF CERTAIN RAILROAD TRACKS OWNED BY C.P. RAIL (SOO LINE RAILROAD) WHEREAS, facts have been submitted to this body showing that certain spur line railroad tracks owned by C.P. Rail (Soo Line Railroad) and located within the City of Columbia Heights, lying north of 39th Avenue Northeast, from a point 430 feet east of Fifth Street Northeast, east to the end of the spur line at Jackson Street Northeast have substantially reduced the utility of the land through which they pass, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. SS218.041 and 218.071 the Transportation Regulation Board has authority over all common carriers, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. SS219.681 and 219.741 et seq. Soo Line Railroad may request the abandonment of certain tracks, and WHEREAS, facts have been submitted to this body indicating that there is a need for the abandonment of Soo Line Railroad tracks lying north of 39th Avenue Northeast, from a point 430 feet east of Fifth Street Northeast, east to the end of the spur line at Jackson Street Northeast in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA that the City of Columbia Heights requests C.P. Rail (Soo Line Railroad) to begin abandonment proceedings, with the Transportation Regulation Board for the C.P. Rail (Soo Line Railroad) spur line tracks lying north of 39th Avenue Northeast from a point 400 feet east of Fifth Street Northeast to the end of the spur line at Jackson Street Northeast in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Passed this 13th day of November, 1995. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 11 3. Resolution No. 95-75 Being a Resolution Declarina Hazardous Property at 1340 Pierce Terrace Final inspection of this property has been done. The Building Inspector recommends the building bedeclared hazardous but is not recommending that it be razed. It cannot b e occupied until it is brought up to code. The City Manager will continue to have the property monitored. Motion by Petkoff, second by Jolly to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 95-72 BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DECLARING THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 1340 PIERCE TERRACE NORTHEAST, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AS UNSANITARY, HAZARDOUS AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE PER MINNESOTA STATUTES AS WELL AS BEING IN VOLATION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOUSING MAINTENANCE CODE WHEREAS, The property located at 1340 Pierce Terrace was inspected on October 10, 1995 by Fire Chief Kewatt and Building Inspector Nygaard and it was determined that the structure is unsanitary, hazardous and a public nuisance per Minnesota Statutes and in violation of the Columbia Heights Housing Maintenance Code. These violations constitute this seriously dilapidated structure as uninhabitable; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 463.15 to 463.26 authorizes municipalities to address hazardous and substandard structures and properties and the purpose oft he Housing Maintenance Code is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the people of this City; and WHEREAS, The City of Columbia Heights finds this structure to be hazardous based on the following code violations as contained in the Findings of Fact: FINDINGS OF FACT Foundation. Exterior Walls. Roof 28-5A 1) The exterior wood surfaces have peeling paint and bare wood exposed. The window frames show rot and are no longer sound. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 12 2) The roof is in poor condition with many shingles curled and dogeared. The ceilings below show water damage from leaks. 3) The gutters and downspouts are rusted with cracked and peeling paint. Some downspouts are dented and have parts missing. Windows. Doors. Screens 30-5A 205(1~(B) 4) The front and rear doors are cracked and no longer keep out the elements. Safe Buildina Elements 36-5A 5) The rear concrete stoop is cracked. Facilities to Function 37-5A 6) Cracking is noted in the wall of the upper fireplace. Heating Facilities (27-5A 204(1) 7) The furnace is non-functional. 8) The water heater is non-functional and appears to have ruptured due to freezing. Gas service is off due to hazardous appliances. 9) Water service is off due to broken water pipes. Rodent Proof 32-5A 205¢1~(D~ 10. The structure is no longer rodent proof. Rodent inhabitation is evidenced byfeces in large accumulations on the roof and by the eaves (racoon). Kitchen Sink 6-5A 201(1%(A~: Kitchen Storage 7-5A 201(1)¢B); and Food Storage and Preparation 8-5A 11) The kitchen floor, walls, sink, counter, cabinets, water piping and applicances have been destroyed where the water pipes froze and broke. Nothing in this area is salvageable including the sub floor. Sanitary Maintenance of Fixtures and Facilities 56-5A 211(4); Toilet Facilities - 9-5A 201(1~(D); Lavatory Si~k 10-5A 201(1~(E~: and Bathtub and Shower 11-5A 201(1%(F% REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 13 12) The existing water piping and drain waste vent throughout the structure may need to be replaced due tot he freezing of pipes. The existing fixture may no longer be usable due to the freezing of liquids. 13) Water and ice damage throughout. Sheet rock and interior wood elements are no longer viable on first three levels. Sodding. Slopes. Berms. Weeds. Maintenance 41-5A 207(1~(B~ 14) Lawn and yard need maintenance. Smoke Detectors 51-5A 209f1~ 15) Smoke detectors do not meet code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, based on the Building Inspector's conclusions, that the structure at 1340 Pierce Terrace is in a state of dilapidation and lacks the basic requirements for habitation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council accepts the recommendations of the Fire Chief and the Building Inspector regarding the structure at 1340 Pierce Terrace and that the structure be declared hazardous and uninhabitable in its present condition. CONCLUSIONS OF THE COUNCIL The Council finds that all relevant parties have been duly notified that the Columbia Heights City Council will be considering this matter on November 13, 1995 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Columbia Heights City Hall, 590 40th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, via the delivery of a copy of this resolution and its attachments. Q~DER OF THE COUNCIL That the structure at 1340 Pierce Terrace cannot be occupied nor inhabitated until all of the code and statute violations have been complied with to inhabit or occupy the building and the owner has received approval from the Fire Chief and Building Inspector after they have viewed the structure relative to meeting that compliance. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 14 Passed this 13th day of November, 1995. Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Sturdevant Roll call: All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 4. First Readina of Ordinance No. 1312 Beina an Ordinance Authorizing ¢oDve~anc~ O£ PrQper~y at 721 51s~ Avenue Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: Ail ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1312 BEINGANORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 721 51ST AVENUE NORTHEAST The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, a public body, corporate and politic, the real property described as follows, to wit: Easterly 3 acres of North 3.6 acres of Lots ? & 8, Auditor's Subdivision 51, City of Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota PIN # 26-30-24-11-0009 (Portion) Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute a quit claim deed to effectuate the conveyance of said real estate for $360,000. Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: November 13, 1995 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 15 Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to establish December 11, 1995 at approximately 7:00 p.m. as the second reading of Ordinance No. 1312. Roll call: All ayes B. Bid Considerations Award Plow Package for New DumD Truck to Replace Unit #22 Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to award the snow removal equipment package for 1996 Ford L8000, W.B. 162", CA-CT 84 to J-Craft, Inc. of Kimball, Minnesota, based on their low quote of $13,625.00 plus tax with the Imron paint option, funding from Fund 431-43121-5150, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes 2. Authorization to Purchase Service Body for Unit #175 Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to authorize the purchase of a service body for Unit $175 from ABM Equipment based on their low quotation of $8,169.00 plus tax, payment to be split from Funds 433-49449-5150 and 432-49449-5150, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes 3. Award o£ Contract for Window Replacement at MSC Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to award the contract for window replacement at the Municipal Service Center to Empirehouse, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, for $6092.00 plus permit costs with funds to come from 601-49449-5120 and 602- 49449-5120, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes C. Other Business 1. Adopt Snow and Ice Control Plan Motion by Jolly, second by Ruettimann to adopt the Columbia Heights Master Plan for snow plowing, removal and ice control. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 16 0 2. 1996 Para Transit Service Motion by Ruettimann, second by Petkoff to request in writing the Anoka County Board of Commissioners include the City of Columbia Heights under the Traveler service area based on the provisions outlined subject to no resolution being reached with Suburban Taxi for the provision of Shared Ride services for 1996 at a mutually acceptable per passenger rate by Friday, November 17, 1995. Roll call: All ayes 3. Handicap Parking Space on Mill Street Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to retain the handicap parking space on Mill Street in front of Murzyn Hall based on the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. Roll call: All ayes ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manaaer The City Manager's report was submitted in written form. None of the issues in the report were discussed. Councilmember Ruettimann observed that all of the FAST COPS positions are funded on a temporary basis. There is a sunset date for these officer positions. He felt with the one retirement already submitted in the Police Department and the potential for three other retirements, there would be no need to hire officers to fill the positions left vacant by retirements. He requested there be a hiring freeze in the Police Department. Mayor Sturdevant viewed a problem which would result from this strategy. All of the federal grants received for funding of the FAST COPS program were to be used for increased efficiency. Councilmember Ruettimann did not feel this was correct. B. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. Open Mike Review Councilmember Jolly requested the Open Mike policy be reviewed at a Council work session after the first of the year. He is of the opinion that it should be cablecast. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1995 PAGE 17 e 10. Election Candidate Forum Councilmember Jolly suggested the matter of a candidates' forum should be explored at a future Council work session. He noted that during the most recent election there were no forums in which the voting public could question a candidate. This has been done in the past. It was recommended that the City's Human Services Commission could handle this matter. The City Manager felt that this matter should be operated outside of City government jurisdiction. He observed that members of boards and co~missions are appointed by the City Council. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Minutes of the following board/commission meetings were included in the agenda packet: Human Services Commission October 11, 1995 meeting Park & Recreation Commission October 25, 1995 meeting Cable Commission October 19, 1995 meeting Traffic Commission November 6, 1995 meeting Planning & Zoning Commission November 8, 1995 meeting No Council action was required. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn the Council meeting at 8:50 p.m. Roll call: All ayes  ayor~J6~eph Sturdevant Anne Stdd-ent,~cil Secretary