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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 8, 1996OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 8, 1996 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL C~LL Mayor Sturdevant called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00 Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmembers Jones, Ruettimann and Peterson were present. Councilmember Jolly was absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA The City Manager advised there was one addition to ~ Consideration, that being; 7-c-3 "Purchase of Automatic Defibrillator." CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: Approval of Council Minutes The Council approved the minutes of the June 24, 1996 Regular Council Meeting as presented. Establish Hearin~ Date for License Revocation/Suspension Of Rental License at 4518 Monroe Street Northeast The Council established a hearing date of July 22, 1996, for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against Bette Scott regarding her rental property at 4518 Monroe Street Northeast. Establish Hearing Date for L~cense Revocation/Suspension of Rental License at 3740 Reservoir Boulevard. 3807 Central Avenue and 3817 Central Avenu~ The Council established a hearing date of August 12, 1996, for revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental property within the City of Columbia Heights against Jeffrey D. Bah. regarding his rental properties at 3740 Reservoir Boulevard, 3807 Central Avenue and 3817 Central Avenue. Chanae of Location of Precinct #5 The Council approved the designation of First Lutheran Church at 1555 40thAvenue Northeast as the official election polling place for Precinct #5 for future city, county, and federal elections. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 2 Re_auest for Street Closure on August 6. 1996 Between 41st and 42nd Avenues on Madison Street Northeast The Council approved the request of Mary Schaefer, 4101 Madison Street Northeast, to block off Madison Street Northeast from 41st to 42nd Avenues for a block party from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on August 6, 1996 (National Night Out). Approval of License ApplicatioD~ The Council approved the 1996 license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees as well as those licenses listed on the memorandum dated June 24, 1996 from Lowell DeMars. Payment of Bills The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call: Ail ayes RECOGNITION. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. GUESTS a. Introduction of New Employe~ EDA Director, Ken Anderson, introduced Barb Dock, the newly- hired part time Occupancy Specialist/Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator. b. Silver Lake Salvation Army Camp - ?5th Anniversary Dr. William Cart, representing the SalvationArmy Camp located at Silver Lake, stated that the Camp is observing its ?5th Anniversary this year. He apprised the Council of the history of the camp and addressed some of the activities which have taken place over the last 75 years. A celebration is planned for September 15th in recognition of the 75 years of service the Camp has provided. PUBLIC HEARING~ a. Second Readina of Ordinance No. 1329 Being an Ordi~anc~ Vacatina a Portion of an Utility Easemen~ Motion byPeterson, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1329 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, VACATING A PORTION OF AN UTILITY EASEMENT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 3 The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights herewith vacates a portion of that certain utility easement over and across the following described property, to wit: The South two (2) feet of the North fifteen (15) feet of the West half of Lot 5, Block 4, Rearrangement of Block "A", Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota. Section 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: June 24, 1996 July 8, 1996 July 8, 1996 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Ruettimann All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant e Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION a. Other Resolutions/Ordinances 1. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-49 Being a Resolution Accept Local Law Enforcement Block Gra~ Chief Johnson advised that the grant funds will become available in January of 1997. While the funding may be used for a variety of items, the current proposal is to purchase two laptop computers and two video cameras for the squad cars. Motion by Jones, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 4 RESOLUTION NO. 96-49 BEING A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT COMMUNITY POLICY GRANT WHEREAS, The City of Columbia Heights Police Department has applied for a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice in cooperation with the State of Minnesota block grants for the purpose of funding equipment and/or overtime; and WHEREAS, The City of Columbia Heights Police Department has provided the U.S. Department of Justice a proposal for implementation of funding for this grant, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED bythe City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that: The City of Columbia Heights enter into a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice for the project entitled "Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program equipment and/or overtime" for the period of January 1997 to December 1997. e The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute such agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Jones Ruettimann Ail ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant be Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bid Considerations 1. Authorize Purchase of Three ¢3) Fire Hydrants Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to authorize staff to purchase three Waterous WG-59 hydrants from Northern Water Works of Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a total cost of $3,363.00 plus sales tax, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 5 2. Authorize Purchase of Replacement Water Meters Councilmember Ruettimann expressed his concern regarding this matter being on the agenda for approval. Me felt there should be much more discussion before any decisions are made. He also noted that other cities have experienced problems with the equipment of the recommended vendor. Councilmember Jones cited an associated cost of $25,000 and inquired if sharing this equipment with other cities had been explored. She commented that it appears this equipment will be used only one week out of four. The Finance Director noted that the sharing concept had not been explored. Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to table this matter to be discussed at a future Council work session. Roll call: All ayes 3. Authorize Final Payment for Police Garaae Concrete Floor and Topping - Municipal Project #9525 Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to accept work for police garage, concrete floor topping, Municipal Project $9525 and authorize final payment of $3,845 to Apollo Construction, Inc. of Roseville, Minnesota. Roll call: All ayes 4. Award Playground Eguipment Motion by Jones, second by Peterson to award the purchase of playground equipment for Ostrander and Gauvitte Parks to Flanagan Sales, Inc. of Roseville, Minnesota, based on their low, responsible bid of $29,906 including taxes and delivery with funding to be from the Park Capital Improvement Fund 412- 45200; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes 5. Authorization to Re-Bid 1996 Street Rehabilitation Motion byPeterson, second by Ruettimannto authorize staff to seek sealed bids for the 1996 Street Rehabilitation Project, consisting of P.I.R. $906, $907, $908, $909, $910, $911, $912 and $914 being Projects $9415, $9416, $9417, $9418, $9419, $9420, $9421 and $9423 respectively. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 6 c. Other Business 1. Approve Application fQr OBe-Time Bingo Event on August 10 and 11. 1996 at Immaculate Conception Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to direct 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 a one-time bingo event to be conducted by the Hiawatha Activities Council, Inc. at the Church of Immaculate Conception, 4030 Jackson Street Northeast, Columbia Heights, on August 10 and 11, 1996; the City Council hereby waives the remainder of the thirty day notice to the local governing board; and the above matter being approved is contingent upon the City Manager checking on whether other bingo events are being conducted by Immaculate Conception Church and also upon review and recommendation of the City Attorney after he reviews the city's gambling ordinances. Roll call: Ail ayes 2. Denial of Taxicab License Application of William E. Floyd The Police Chief reviewed the history of trying to contact Mr. Floyd regarding his license request and the completed application he submitted. To date, Mr. Floyd has not been reached at the address or telephone number on the application. Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to table approval until the Council Meeting of August 12, 1996 at which time a properly completed application must be submitted by)tr. Floyd. Roll call: All ayes 3. Automatic Defibrillator Purchase Motion by Jones, second byPeterson to authorize the purchase of one LIFEPAK 300 automatic advisory fibrillator unit from Physio Control Corporation of Redmond, Washington at a total cost of $5,000.00 as the purchase is being made possible by a donation from the Tri-City American Legion in the amount of $5,000.00. Roll call: All ayes ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS ReDort of the City Manager City Manager Fehst stated he sincerely appreciates the assistance and cooperation he has received from the Acting City Manager, Mark Winson. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 7 e GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS The Council received the minutes of the April 18, 1996 Charter Commission Meeting. 10. CITIZEN FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA 11. A resident on Fifth Street expressed his concern relative to a letter he received from the Housing Inspection Department regarding a condition on his property which is in violation of City ordinance. A resident on Jackson Street stated she has received a letter from the City Inspector addressing some material on her property and the condition of her garage. She wants to meet with the Inspector to discuss the content of the letter. She also felt her neighbor has not been cooperative with her and many of the problems she has been experiencing have not been addressed. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Roll call: All ayes  ayor ~0~e~h sturdeva~t - - ~-Anne Student, ~uncil secretary