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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 2, 1996OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The Mayor called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmembers Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann and Peterson were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA The item which addressed the revocation/suspension of three rental properties was removed from the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows: Adoption of Council Minutes The Council adopted the minutes of the November 25, 1996 regular council meeting and the minutes of the November 18, 1996 levy hearing. Designate Official Newspaper for 1997 The Council designated the Focus News as the official City newspaper for 1997 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Focus News for required publications. Resolution No. 96-80 Being a Resolution. Designating Depositories for Funds of the City of Columbia Heights The reading of the resolution was waived. RESOLUTION NO. 96-80 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES AND SAFE DEPOSIT ACCESS FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that Northeast State Bank, Norwest Bank, and First Bank National' Association are hereby designated as depositories of the funds of this corporation. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that checks, drafts, or other withdrawal orders issued against the funds of this corporation on deposit with said banks shall be signed by the following: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 2 Mayor City Manager Clerk-Treasurer and that said banks are hereby fully authorized to pay and charge to the account of this corporation any checks, drafts, or other withdrawal orders. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Northeast State Bank, Norwest Bank, and First Bank National Association as designated depositories of the corporation be and it is hereby requested, authorized and directed to honor checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money drawn in this corporation's name, including those drawn to the individual order of any person or persons whose name or names appear thereon as signer or signers thereof, when bearing or purporting to bear the facsimile signatures of the following: Mayor City Manager Clerk-Treasurer and that Northeast State Bank, Norwest Bank, and First Bank National Association shall be entitled to honor and to charge this corporation for all such checks, drafts or other orders, regardless by whom or by what means the facsimile signature or signatures thereon may have been affixed thereto, if such facsimile signature or signatures resemble the facsimile specimens duly certified to or filed with the Banks by the City Clerk or other officer of his corporation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any and all resolutions heretofore adopted by the City Council of the corporation and certified to as governing the operation of this corporation's account(s) with it, be and are hereby continued in full force and effect, except as the same maybe supplemented or modified by the foregoing part of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLYED, that all transactions, if any relating to deposits, withdrawals, re-discounts and borrowings byor on behalf of this corporation with said banks prior to the adoption of this resolution be, and the same hereby are, in all things ratified, approved and confirmed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any bank or savings and loan located in the State of Minnesota may be used as depositories for investments purposes so long as the investments comply with authorized investments as set forth in Minnesota Statutes. REGUI2%R COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any brokerage firm located in the State of Minnesota may be used as a depository for investment purposes so long as the investments comply with the authorized investments as set forth in Minnesota Statutes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signatures of any one of the following named City employees are required for access to safe deposit boxes: Finance Director City Manager Assistant Finance Director Accounting Coordinator Passed this 2nd day of December, 1996. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Peterson Jones All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Resolution No. 96-81 Being a Resolution Increasing Income ~ui~elines for Senior Citizens to be Eligible for Reduced Refuse. Sewer and Water Utility Rates The reading of the resolution was waived. RESOLUTION NO. 96-81 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SENIOR CITIZEN ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS FOR REFUSE, SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND WATER SUPPLY UTILITY RATES WHEREAS, The city Council has previously established eligibility standards for senior citizens for refuse service, disposal, and water supply; and WHEREAS, It has been the City's practice to maintain uniform eligibility standards whenever possible: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights as follows: That anyone over 62 years of age with a maximum household income of $16,600 will be eligible for reduced rates. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 4 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above eligibility standard be effective January 1, 1997. Passed this 2nd day of December, 1996 Offered by: Seconded by: Roi1 Call: Peterson Jones All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Approve Final Pa_vmen% for Municipal Project #.9600 {1996 Miscellaneous Concrete) The Council accepted the work for Municipal Project #9600 (1996 miscellaneous concrete) and authorized final payment of $9,794.13 to Gunderson Brothers Company, Inc. of Minneapolis. Resolution No. 96-82 Being a Resolution Approving Participation in the Mn/DOT Municipal Agreement Pro~ram %o Install Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption Equipment oH T.H. 65 The reading of the resolution was waived. RESOLUTION NO. 96-82 BEING A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST PARTICIPATION IN THE Mn/DOT MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is interested in entering into a Cooperative Agreement with Mn/DOT under the Municipal Agreement Program and, WHEREAS, the proposed project is to install Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption equipment on the traffic signals on T.H. 65 from 40th Avenue to 52nd Avenue. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council requests Mn/DOT funding through the Municipal Agreement Program for the proposed EVP installations on T.H. 65. Dated this 2nd day of December, 1996. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 5 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Jones All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary CERTIFICATION State of Minnesota County of Anoka city of Columbia Heights I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of Columbia Heights at a meeting thereof held in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on the 2nd day of December, 1996, as disclosed by the records of said City in my possession. Jo-Anne Student, Deputy City Clerk Resolution No. 96-83 Being a Resolution Adopting 1997-1998 Salary and Fringe Benefit Adjustments for Non-Union Essential and Confidential Employees The reading of the resolution was waived. RESOLUTION NO. 96-83 ADOPTING CHANGES IN NON-UNION ESSENTIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL SALARY RANGES, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR NON-UNIONIZED ESSENTIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL POSITIONS, AND CHANGES IN FRINGE BENEFITS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Wage Compensation Program for NOn-Unionized City Employees effective January 1, 1980 (Resolution 80-47), which indicated that on an annual basis changes will be adopted in Group Salary Ranges based upon reliable survey data; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Comparable Worth Implementation Plan effective January 1, 1988 (Resolution 88-50), to assure comparable compensation for positions with comparable skill, effort, responsibilities, and working conditions, and proportional compensation for positions where such factors are different; and, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 6 WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights annually reviews the Employer's share for various insurance programs for its non- unionized essential and confidential employees to compare what is paid for other employee groups in the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes salary ranges and Employer Contributions to insurances for non-unionized essential and confidential City positions, as indicated on Schedule B which is on file in the Office of the City Manager, for calendar years 1997 and 1998; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that movement through the salary range is contingent upon satisfactory performance of the employee. Passed this 2nd day of December, 1996. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Jones All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Resolution No. 96-84 Being a Resolution Adopting 1997-1998 Salary and Fringe Benefit Adjustments for Non-Union ~pervisory Employees The reading of the resolution was waived. RESOLUTION NO. 96-84 ADOPTING CHANGES IN NON-UNION SUPERVISORY SALARY RANGES, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR NON-UNIONIZED SUPERVISORY POSITIONS, AND CHANGES IN FRINGE BENEFITS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Wage Compensation Program for Non-Unionized City Employees effective January 1, 1980 (Resolution 80-47), which indicated that on an annual basis changes will be adopted in Group Salary Ranges based upon reliable survey data; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Comparable Worth Implementation Plan effective January 1, 1988 (Resolution 88-50), to assure comparable compensation for positions with comparable skill, efforts, responsibilities, and work conditions,and proportional compensation for positions where such factors are different; and, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 7 WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights annually reviews the Employer's share for various insurance programs for its non- unionized supervisory employees to compare what is paid for other employee groups in the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes salary ranges and Employer contributions to insurances for non-unionized supervisory City positions, as indicated on Schedule A which is on file in the Office of the City Manager, for calendar years 1997 and 1998; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that movement through the salary range is contingent upon satisfactory performance of the employee. Passed this 2nd day of December, 1996. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Jones All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Resolution No. 96-85 Being a Resolution Adopting Changes iD Wage Ranges and Establishing Wages for Seasonal and Temporary Employees for Calendar Year 1997 The reading of the resolution was waived. RESOLUTION NO. 96-85 ADOPTING CHANGES IN WAGE RANGES AND ESTABLISHING WAGES FOR TEMPORARY PART-TIME LIBRARY POSITIONS, SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS POSITIONS, SEASONAL/TEMPORARY RECREATION POSITIONS, AND BIKE PATROL OFFICER WHEREAS, the city of Columbia Heights adopted a Wage Compensation Program for Non-Unionized City Employees effective January 1, 1980 (Resolution 80-47), which indicated 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, seasonal Public Works positions, seasonal/temporary Recreation positions, and bike patrol officer, as indicated on Schedule I, II, III, and IV, which are on file in the office of the City Manager; and, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 8 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such schedules be effective January 1, 1997. Passed this 2nd day of December, 1996. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Jones All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Resolution No. 96-86 Being a Resolution Amending Resolutions Nos. 9~-71 and 96-73 Regarding Street Improvements The reading of the resolution was waived. RESOLUTION NO. 96-86 BEING A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 96-71 AND 96-73 REGARDING STREET IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights, on November 12, 1996, adopted a series of resolutions regarding ordering the City Engineer to prepare a feasibility report on several street improvements, and WHEREAS, staff has determined Tyler Street from the centerline of 42nd Avenue to centerline of 44th Avenue should be considered for milling and bituminous overlay. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 96-71 be amended to include Tyler Street from centerline of 42nd Avenue to centerline of 44th Avenue and that Resolution No. 96-73 be amended to remove the line "Tyler Street centerline of 41st Avenue to dead end" and replace this line with "Tyler Street centerline of 41st Avenue to centerline of 42nd Avenue and from centerline of 44th Avenue to dead end." Dated this 2nd day of December, 1996. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Jones All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 9 Be e Pa_vment of Bills The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. Approve License Applications The Council approved the 1996 license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees and approved the rental housing licenses as submitted in the December 2, 1996 memorandum from Lowell DeMars. Roll call on Consent Agenda: Ail ayes E~COGNITION~ PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. GUESTS A. Values First Presentation Pastor A1 Schoonover of St. Philip's Lutheran Church in Fridley was in attendance at the Council Meeting to make a presentation regarding the Values First Program. He chairs the Vision Team for the Program. Pastor Schoonover addressed the history of the Values First Program and cited examples of some of the results of activities sponsored by the Program. He noted the seven values being focused on would hopefully result in healthier communities, attitude changes and behavior modifications. The Police Chief commented on additional features of behavior changes resulting from Values First projects. He addressed the success of SAFETYNET, a curfew violator program and of THE ZONE, a recreation center for area youth. One member of the City Council stated his on-going interest in Values First but suggested the times for meetings of committees and sub-committees were seldom convenient for people who work during the day. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Public Hearing-Rental License Revocation/Sus~ensiQn, 4506- 08 Fillmore Stree~ Northeas~ Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to close the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held byAlexander Cajucom regarding rental property at 4506-08 Fillmore Street Northeast in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 10 B. Public Hearing-Rental License Revocation/Suspension. 1407- 09 Circle Terrace The Housing Inspector advised this property has nearly come into compliance. It was recommended it be viewed again. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to continue the public hearing regarding the revocation of suspension of the rental license held by Kurt Loewenthal regarding rental property at 1407-09 Circle Terrace until January 13, 1997. Roll call: All ayes C. Public Hearing-Rental License Revocation/Suspension. 2215 45th. Avenue Northeast Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to close the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Kunal Kamran regarding rental property at 2215 45th Avenue Northeast in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with. Roll call: All ayes D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1338 Being an Ordinance ~ertaining to General Provisions of the Personnel Policy Motion by Jones, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes Councilmember Ruettimann inquired if criminal background checks are going to be done on volunteers who deal with youth, teens and vulnerable adults. He was advised this will be the case. An example is that all volunteers with the C.H.A.S.E. program will have background checks. The City Attorney stated that all volunteers for the City are not necessarily volunteering on behalf of the City. Since this may be a rather gray area, each situation may have to be looked at on a case by case basis. ORDINANCE NO. 1338 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, AND PERTAINING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 11 Section 1: Section 3.401 (2), of Ordinance 853, City Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit: Employment in the City government shall be based on merit and fitness, free of personal considerations. No person shall be discriminated for or against in such matters as recruitment, examination, appointment, tenure, compensation, classification, or promotion or in such matters as conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of his or her race, color, creed, religion, national origin, physical disability (where such disability does not interfere with the completion of assigned duties) or sex. The Manager shall designate an Affirmative Action Officer from the administrative service to formulate and recommend to the City Council a program of positive action by the City to insure that the aforementioned principles are followed. The Affirmative Action officer shall advise the Council and the Manager on implementation methods for said program. is hereby amended to read: Employment in the City government shall be based on merit and fitness, free of personal considerations. No person shall be discriminated for or against in such matters as recruitment, examination, appointment, tenure, compensation, classification, or promotion or in such matters as conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of his or her race, color, creed, religion, national origin, phys~ea~ eemD~e~e~-e~-ee~~~i~~ sex. marital status, $~atus with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in s local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. The Manager shall designate an Affirmative Action Officer from the administrative service to formulate and recommend to the City Council a program of positive action by the City to ~nsure that the aforementioned principles are followed. The Affirmative Action officer shall advise the Council and the Manager on implementation methods for said program. Section 2: Section 3.401(3), of Ordinance 853, City Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit: The personnel policy contained in this Code is not intended to be an exclusive statement of all rights and duties of the employees of the City. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 12 The City Manager is authorized herewith to prepare a detailed personnel policy manual for submission to the Council and approval thereof by resolution of the Council; provided, however, that such manual shall not be in conflict with this Code or with the powers reserved to the Council to enact by ordinance pursuant to Section 54 of the City Charter. The policies and procedures as hereinafter provided by this Article shall apply to all personnel except: (a) elected officials and members of boards and commissions, (b) volunteer personnel and personnel appointed to serve without pay, (c) consultants rendering temporary professional services, (d) positions involving seasonal or temporary employment, (e) employees classified under the Joint Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, (f) the city Manager. is hereby amended to read: The personnel policy contained in this Code is not intended to be an exclusive statement of all rights and duties of the employees of the City. The City Manager is authorized herewith to prepare a detailed personnel policy manual for submission to the Council and approval thereof by resolution of the Council; provided, however, that such manual shall not be in conflict with this Code or with the powers reserved to the Council to enact by ordinance pursuant to Section 54 of the City Charter. The policies and procedures as hereinafter provided by this Article shall apply to all personnel except: (a) elected officials and members of boards and commissions, volunteer personnel and personnel appointed to serve without pay, (c) consultants rendering temporary professional services, (d) positions involving seasonal or temporary employment, (e) employees classified under the Joint Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 13 (f) the City Manager. Section 3. Section 3.401 (4), of Ordinance 853, City Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit: Just and equitable incentives and conditions of employment shall be established and maintained to promote efficiency and economy in the operation of the City government. (a) Appointments, promotions, and other actions requiring the application of the merit principle shall be based on systematic tests and evaluations. (b) Tenure of employees covered by this section shall be subject to good behavior, the satisfactory performance of work, availability of work and the availability of funds. is hereby amended to read: Just and equitable incentives and conditions of employment shall be established and maintained to promote efficiency and economy in the operation of the City government. (a) Appointments, promotions, and other actions requiring the application of the merit principle shall be based on systematic tests and evaluations. (b) At the direction of the City Manager~ or his/bet designee., the police department is authorized conduct criminal history background investigatiQD$ on applicants for positions with the city, provided by this section. This section applies only to applicants who are finalists for paid or volunteer positions with the city. where the city manager, or his/her designee, has deteFmine~ that conv~ction of a crime may relate directly to position sought. The police department may perform a background investigation unless the applicant consents in writing to the investigatio2 and to the release of the investigation information to the city manager and other city staff as may appropriate. An aDDlicant's failure to provide consent may disqualify the aDplicant for the position sought. If the applicant's app~icatiQD rejected due solely or in part to the applicant's prior cotwi¢%ion O£ a ~rime~ subject to the exception set forth in Minnesota Statutes~ section 364.09. the city manager, or his/her designee~ must notify the applicant in writing of the following: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 14 the grounds and reasons for the rejection: the applicable complaint and grievance procedure set forth in Minnesota Statutes. section 364.06: c~ the earliest date the applicant may reapply for employment: and d~ that all competent evidence of rehabilitation will be considered upon reapplication. (~) Tenure of employees covered by this section shall be subject to good behavior, the satisfactory performance of work, availability of work and the availability of funds. Section 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Jones Peterson All ayes First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: November 25,1996 December 2, 1996 December 2, 1996 Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary E. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1337 Being an OrdinaBG~ Regulating the Removal of Graffi~ The Police Chief advised that this ordinance addresses the unlawfulness of all types of graffiti. It also directs the removal of graffiti within two business days of discovery or notification of the presence of graffiti. "Taggers," being those people who do graffiti, want their work displayed for a long period of time so it can be seen by other "taggers." This is the reason for removing graffiti as soon as possible. The Chief also advised that those "taggers" who are caught are sent back to Columbia Heights to perform community service by removing the graffiti. Some of those people have indicated this type of service will serve as a very meaningful deterrant to repeating their actions. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 15 Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1337 BEING AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: An amendment to Section 8.203 of the Public Health and Safety Ordinance adding the following: 8.203(11) Graffiti: Subdivision 1, Definition: For purposes of this section, graffiti is defined as the unpermitted application of any drawing, inscription, figure or mark upon a structure, wall, rock, bridge, building, fence, gate, roadway, tree or other real or personal property, either privately or publicly owned. Subdivision 2, Prohibition: Failure to remove or cover graffiti within two business days (Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays) of the discovery or notification of the presence of graffiti is declared to be a public nuisance. Section 2: Effective date: This ordinance will be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and publication. First Reading: December 2, 1996 Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1337. Roll call: All ayes F. AOOP~ Order Regarding Proposed Rates for Meredith Cable Company Motion by Jones, second by Jolly to waive the reading of the Order there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Jones, second by Jolly to adopt the Order regarding Meredith Cable's treatment of PEG fees consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 16 Motion by Jolly, second by Jones to waive the reading of the Order there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Jolly, second by Jones to adopt the Order regarding tolling the initial thirty day review of Form 1210 (programming rates) submitted by Meredith Cable Company on November 8, 1996 for an additional 90 days in order to complete an assessment of the proposed increase and issuing an interim order, permitting the basic rates to go into effect January 1, 1997, subject to rollback and refunds. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the Order there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adopt the Order regarding tolling the proposed rates and other entries on FCC Form 1205 (equipment rates) submitted by Meredith Cable Company on November 8, 1996, for an additional 90 days in order to complete an assessment of the proposed increase and issuing an interim order permitting the equipment rates to go into effect January 1, 1997 subject to rollbacks and refunds. All ayes 7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. O~her Resolutions/Ordinances There were no other resolutions nor ordinances. B. ~id Considerations 1) Authorize Purchase of AutoCADD Release 13 and Softdesk ~lease 7.5 Programs Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to authorize the purchase of two AutoCADD Release 13 programs from the State contract with Ameridata for a total of $5,084.32 (including tax) and one Softdesk Release 7.5 Program with Softdesk in Henniker, New Hampshire, for a total of $3,727.50 (including tax) based on their low, qualified, responsible quotes, with funds to be appropriated from 101-43100-5170 and 212-43190- 5170; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 17 C. Other Business 1) Authorize Amendment to Murzyn Hall capital Improvement The City Manager was requested to supply members of the Council with a copy of the specifications and a list of the vendors who had been contacted regarding this project as well as who had responded. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the amended 1996 Murzyn Hall Fund #411 Capital Improvement budget as listed in the Recreation Director's memo of November 27, 1996, to authorize staff to seek bids to install heat tape on Murzyn Hall, and to authorize the purchase of 300 padded folding chairs at a cost of $8,244.00 from the Adirondack Company based on low, informal quote. Roll call: All ayes ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Report of the city Manager The City Manager advised that December 12th has been the date selected to discuss the Minneapolis reservoir construction project. Representatives of Anoka and Ramsey counties, Independent School District #13 School Board and the Cities of Minneapolis, New Brighton and Columbia Heights will be attending the 5:30 p.m. meeting in the Columbia Heights City Hall. Topics for discussion will include the proposed routes of the trucks associated with the project, affect of truck traffic on buildings along the routes, affect of truck traffic on school buses and walking school children and the economics of the project by not using the most direct route available for the trucks. Councilmember Jolly noted that Minneapolis' original plan was to have the trucks pass along I694 to Silver Lake Road, south to 5th Street N.W., and exiting onto the Reservoir property. A staff member had suggested this matter be bid two ways and that the savings realized from the least expensive way be split between Columbia Heights and New Brighton. It was stated that the representatives of Minneapolis displayed limited interest in this suggestion. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 18 B. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. 9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS A. Informational Items The minutes of the November 4, 1996 Library Board meeting and the minutes of the November 21, 1996 Telecommunications Commission meeting were included in the agenda packet for informational purposes. B. Other Communications 1) council Meeting/Work Session Dates There was some discussion regarding changing the December 23rd Regular Council Meeting date. It was agreed this date was convenient for the City Council members and should not be changed. There appeared to be no items for discussion to be placed on the agenda for the December 16th Council work session. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to cancel the December 16, 1996 Council work session. All ayes 2) Establish Hearing Date for License Revocation on Four Rental Properties Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to establish a hearing date of December 23, 1996 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 properties at 1242-44 Circle Terrace and 1248-50 Circle Terrace which are owned by J.P. Janson Properties. Roll call: All ayes The Council was advised this motion addressed only two properties whereas there were four properties which should have been considered. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to reconsider the previous motion and to add the two addresses omitted from the original motion. Roll call on reconsideration: Ail ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1996 PAGE 19 10. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to establish a hearing date of December 23, 1996 for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against the named property owners regarding their rental property at the following: J.P. Janson Properties for properties at 1242-44 Circle Terrace; J.P. Janson Properties for properties at 1248-50 Circle Terrace; David Holton for the property at 656 47 1/2 Avenue and C.H. Properties at 4655 Fifth Street. Roll call: All ayes CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA There was no one present to address the Council. 11. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Roll call: All ayes 0 -A-nne Stddent-,~nci i /ay°r ?Jo'se-p~ Sturd~van% Secretary