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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 22, 1996OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION JANUARY 22, 1996 The Board of Trustees Neeting was called to order at 9:34 p.m. Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve the minutes of the November 27, 1995 Board of Trllstees Meeting as presented· Roll call: All ayes There were no corrections. ACCEPT RESIGNATION Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to accept the resignation of Lance R. Montague, Volunteer Fire Department, effective December 28, 1995. No Relief Association benefits have been accrued. Roll call: All ayes ACCEPT NEW MRMBERS TO THE ASSOCIATION Motion by Jolly, second by Sturdevant to have the Fire Department Volunteer Relief Association Board of Trustees take official action to accept Mark J. Fisher and Samuel J. Hinrichs as members of the Association effective January 2, 1996. Roll call: All ayes ACCEPT RESIGNATION DUE TO RETIREMENT Motion by Jones, second by Ruettimann to accept the resignation of Robert A. Davidson due to retirement from the Columbia Heights Fire Department effective February 15, 1996, and furthermore, to schedule pension payments through the Volunteer Division Relief Association. Per Article VI, Schedule A, the amount of Mr. Davidson's monthly pension will be $367.20. Roll call: All ayes ACCEPTANCE OF COUNCILMEMBER TO RELIEF ASSOCIATION MotionbySturdevant, second byJolly to accept Councilmember Jones to the Fire Department Relief Association. Roll call: All ayes BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 2 ADJOURNMENT Motion byPeterson, second bySturdevant to adjourn the Board of Trustees Meeting at 9~40 p.m. Roll call= All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 me e CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA There was no one present for this segment of the Council Meeting. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Sturdevant called the Council Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and the Cablecasting of the meeting commenced· Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - present 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE e ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Councilmember Jolly requested that discussion of the City's storm policies be added to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: Minutes for ADDroval The Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 8, 1996 as presented and there were no corrections. Establish Date for Board of Review The Council established the date for the Local Board of Review for Monday, April 15, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. which will be held in the Council Chambers. Authorize Staff to Seek Bids for the 1996-97 Dutch Elm Diseased Tree Removal Program The Council authorized staff to seek bids for the 1996-97 Dutch Elm Diseased Tree Removal Program. Authorize Staff to Seek Sealed Bids for 1996 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and Installation Proiect The Council authorized staff to seek sealed bids for 1996 Miscellaneous Concrete Replacement and Installation Project. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 2 Approve Conditional Use Permit. BW-3. Inc.. Case $9601-03. 4811 Central Avenue The Council approved the conditional use permit for the operation of the proposed BW-3 restaurant at 4811 Central Avenue, provided some type of barrier/screening be installed around the proposed exterior patio with access only from the interior, that no audio be available to the outside area, and the hours of operation of the outdoor area be limited to 10:00 p.m. Approve CQB%ional Use Permit. Linder Greenhouses. Case $9601- 04. 4300 Central Avenue The Council approved the conditional use permit to allow the operation of a temporary greenhouse and retail sales in the easterly parking area of 4300 Central Avenue provided a $500 deposit is submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to installation of the structure on the site. Approve Conditional Use Permit. White Rental. Case #9601-057 3901 Central Avenue The Council approved the conditional use permit for White Rental at 3901 Central Avenue to allow the operation of a truck/trailer rental business, provided no more than twelve (12) vehicles are stored on the site at one time. Approve Variance~ Bruce and Vicki Fischbach. Case $9601-06. 4~12 Washinaton Street The Council approved the variance due to this unique situation and based upon the previous existence of an approved building permit allowing creation of the unit and prior variance approval, provided the second floor unit at 4212 Washington Street is rented and occupied within six months from the final approval date. Approve Variance. Jeff Winter. Case $9601-07. 3927 Central Avenue The Council approved the variance of thirty (30) square feet to allow total wall signage of 130 square feet on the building located at 3927 Central Avenue due to the distance that the building is set back from the front property line. Approv~ Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for Assessment Services The Council approved the Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for assessment services, effective January 16, 1996 to January 15, 2002, and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 3 Action to Refund Clean-Up Deposit. John Roaers. 4300 Central Avenue The Council extended the date for inspection of the lot to determine that sufficient removal of all tree debris has been completed until April 30, 1996 at 4300 Central Avenue, site of a Christmas tree sales lot. Failure to remove debris by that date will result in the $200 clean-up deposit being retained by the City. Application Recommendation for Secondhand Merchant License The Council approved the application of Heidi Lou Westman for a secondhand merchant six month provisionary license at 4110 Central Avenue, Suite 206, subject to the City Manager and Police Chief providing a report on the status of the license and criminal history search of 90 days and 190 days. Order Approving Proposed Cable Rate Increases The Council waived the reading of the Order approving proposed cable rate increases and approved the Order approving the proposed rate increase submitted by Meredith Cable Company effective January 1, 1996. ~stablish City Council Work Session Dates The Council established February 5, 1996 at 8:00 p.m. and February 20, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. as Council work session dates for February, 1996. ~pprove 1996 Dues for North Metro Mayors Association The Council approved the 1996 dues for the North Metro Mayors Association in the amount of $10,672.00 with funds to come from Fund 101-41110-4330. Approval of Rental License Applications and License Applications The Council approved the 1996 license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees and the rental property licenses as listed on the memorandum from Lowell DeMars dated January 16, 1996. Deny Taxicab License Application for Gary Martinson Based on what information was contained in the license application, the Police Department recommended denial. The applicant explained his reason for answering the application question in the manner he did. He was advised that the offense which remains on his driving record will be removed as it was over five years old. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 4 e Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to refer this matter back to the Police Department to follow up and to approve if the record is clear and the offense has been removed. Roll call: All ayes Payment of Bill~ The Council approved payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call on Consent Agenda: Ail ayes RECOGNITIONS. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. GUESTS a. ProclamatiQ~ - Tenth Anniversary of National Girls and Women in Sports Day Mayor Sturdevant read the proclamation recognizing February 1, 1996 as the tenth anniversary of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. b. Proclamation - Values First. January is Respect Values Month The Mayor read a proclamation designating the month of January as Respect Month in the City of Columbia Heights in conjunction with the Values First Month. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Public Hearinas - Close Hearinas/AdoDt Resolutions Re~ardin~ Rental L~cense Revocation~ - 1. Resolution No. 96-16 Bein~ a Resolution Approvina Rental License Revocation. 1100 39th Avenue Motion by Jolly, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 96-16 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS APPROVING REVOCATION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 5A.408(1) OF THAT CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE HELD BY STEVEN EFTERFIELD (HEREINAFTER "LICENSE HOLDER"). WHEREAS, LICENSE HOLDER IS THE LEGAL OWNER OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1100-02 39TH AVENUE, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 5 WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CODE SECTION 5.104(1)(A), WRITTEN NOTICE SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES AND REASONS FOR THE PROPOSED COUNCIL ACTION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS GIVEN TO THE LICENSE HOLDER ON JANUARY 11, 1996, OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 22, 1996. NOW, THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOREGOING, AND ALL ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MAKES THE FOLLOWING: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. That on August 8, 1995, Lowell DeMars, Enforcement Officer, for the City of Columbia Heights, mailed re-inspection fee notices to Steven Efterfield, owner of the real property and incidental buildings located thereon at 1100-02 39th Avenue, within the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and owned, according to the application for rental license on file for the above-described real property by Steven Efterfield. 2. That on one other occasion, re-inspection fee notices were mailed to Mr. Efterfield with no response. 3. That all parties, including the license holder and any occupants or tenants, have been given the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 5A.306(1) and 5A.303(1)(d). CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL 1. That the building located at 1100 39th Avenue is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia Heights City Code. 2. That all relevant parties and parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any other hearings relevant to the revocation or suspension of the license held by license holder. 3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the license holder, owner, occupant, or tenant, as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 6 ORDER OF COUNCIL 1. The rental license belonging to the license holder described herein and identified by license number F-1049-95 is hereby revoked/suspended; 2. The City shall post for the purpose of preventing occupancy a copy of this order on the buildings covered by the license held by license holder; 3. Ail tenants shall remove themselves from the premises within 60 days from the first day of posting of this Order revoking the license as held by license holder. Passed this 22nd day of January, 1996. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Jolly Ruettimann All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 2. Resolution No. 96-17 Beina a Resolution Approvina Rental License Revocation for 4855-57 Fifth Street Northeast Motion by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to close the public hearing regarding revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Gerald McGuire/Estate of Dorothy McGuire regarding rental property at 4855-57 Fifth Street Northeast in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with. Roll call: All ayes 3. Closing Hearin~ Regarding Rental License at 627-29 51st Avenue. Leonard Thaver Motion by Ruettimann, second byPeterson to close the hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Leonard Thayer regarding rental property at 627-29 51st Avenue in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with. Roll call: All ayes 4. Closing Hearing Regarding Rental License at 4017 Sixth Street, Francis Job REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 7 Motion by Jones, second by Peterson to close the hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Francis Job regarding rental property at 4017 Sixth Street in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with. 5. Closing Hearing Regardin~ Rental License at 4059 Jefferson Street. Thomas R. Kemnitz Motion by JOlly, second by Jones to close the hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by Thomas R. Kemnitz regarding rental property at 4059 Jefferson Street in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with. Roll call: All ayes b. Public Hearin~ - 1996 Community Development Block Grant Staff of the HRA advised that approximately $238,000 in funds is expected to be received from the Community Development Block Grant Programs. All of the recipients being recommended for funding were reviewed by staff. Representatives from SACA, ACCAP (re: Senior Outreach Program for Columbia Heights) and CEAP addressed their requests and reviewed the scope of their activity in Columbia Heights. Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to approve the following as the 1996 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the City of Columbia Heights with the Acting City Manager and the and HRAChair authorized to prepare and submit the formal application for such funds: Projects to be Funded with FY 1995 CDBG Grant Funds: Neighborhood Revitalization with Priority Use of Funds in Sheffield Neighborhood $140,000 to $160,000 B. Housing Rehab (City-Wide) $ 90,000 to $100,000 C. Public Service Grants $ 21,662 to $ 21,662 1. Senior Outreach Program for Columbia Heights. (Anoka County Community Action Program ) $11,662 2. Southern Anoka County Community Assistance $4,000 3. Alexandra House (Columbia Heights) $3,000 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 8 4. Hot Meals for Shut-Ins (Meals on Wheels) for Columbia Heights $3,000 5. CEAP (Community Emergency Assistance Program, Inc.) $1,000 to be taken from "B" Housing Rehabilitation allocation. Roll call: All ayes Councilmember Ruettimann noted procedure was incorrect by taking a vote on the allocation of CDBG funds before the public hearing for same was closed. Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to rescind their vote on approval of the allocation of CDBG Program. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to close the public hearing on the 1996 Community Development Block Grant Program. Roll call: Ail ayes Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to approve the 1996 Community Development Block Grant Program as previously stated during the Council Meeting. Roll call: Ail ayes ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION a. Other Resolutions and Ordinanc~ 1. Resolutions No. 96-18 and No. 96-19 Beina Resolutio~ Directina the City Engineer to Proceed with the Submittal of a Variance Request to the Commissioner of Transportation Motion byPeterson, second byRuettimann to waive the reading of Resolution No. 96-18 therebeing ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 96-18 DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED WITH THE SUBMITTAL OF A VARIANCE REQUEST TO THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION FOR 39TH AVENUE NORTHEAST FROM STATION 12+68.27 TO 13+31.33 WHEREAS, the City wishes to overlay 39th Avenue N.E. from Fifth Street to Jefferson Street and whereas, the existing horizontal curve does not meet the minimum required length for 50 kilometers per hour; and REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 9 WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation Rule 8820.9946 requires that State Aid Streets have a minimum design speed of 50 kilometers per hour; and WHEREAS, State Aid Rules provide that a political subdivision may request a variance from these rules; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDbythe City Council of the City of Columbia Heights; That the City Engineer be directed to submit to the Commissioner of Transportation a formal request for variance from adopted Rule 8820.9946 to permit the overlay of 39th Avenue Northeast from Fifth Street to Jefferson Street with less than the minimum required horizontal curve length for 50 kilometers per hour from Station 12+68.27 to 13+31.33. Dated this 22nd day of January, 1996. Offered by: Seconded by; Roll call: Peterson Ruettimann 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 22nd day of January, 1996, as disclosed by the records of said City in my possession. Jo-Anne Student Deputy City Clerk Motion byRuettimann, second byPeterson to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 96-19 there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: Ail ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 10 RESOLUTION NO, 96-19 DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED WITH THE SUBMITTAL OF A VARIANCE REQUEST TO THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FILLMORE STREET N.E. FROM 46TH AVENUE TO 47TH AVENUE AT STATION 35+75 TO 37+75 AND STATION 38+07.87 TO 39+66.43 WHEREAS, the City wishes to overlay Fillmore Street N.E. from 46th Avenue to 47th Avenue, and WHEREAS, one existing crest vertical curve and one existing horizontal curve, respectively, does not meet the minimum required length for 50 kilometers per hour WHEREAS, the Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations, Chapter 8820.9946 requires that State Aid Streets have a minimum design of speed of 50 kilometers per hour; and WHEREAS, Rules for State Aid Operations provides that a political subdivision may request a variance from these rules; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights: That the City Engineer be directed to submit to the Commissioner of Transportation a formal request for variance from adopted Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations, Chapter 8820.9946 to permit the overlay of Fillmore Street N.E. from 46th Avenue to 4?th Avenue with less than the minimum required vertical and horizontal curve length for 50 kilometers per hour at Station 35+75 to 37+75 and Station 38+07.87 to 39+66.43. Dated this 22nd day of January, 1996. Offered by: Ruettimann Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 11 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 22nd day of January, 1996, as disclosed by the records of said City in my possession. Jo-Anne Student Deputy City Clerk 2. Resolution No. 96-20 Being a Resolution Approving Joint Powers Agreement with St. Anthony Traffic Signal at 39th Avenue and Stinson Boulevard 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 BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL SYSTEM TO BE LOCATED ON STINSON BOULEVARD AT 39TH AVENUE NORTHEAST WHEREAS, the cities of Columbia Heights and St. Anthony desire to install a traffic control signal system to be located on Stinson Boulevard at 39th Avenue Northeast; and WHEREAS, Use of Minnesota State Aid Construction Funds for this project is allowed; and WHEREAS, both parties agree to participate in the construction, maintenance and operating costs of said signal system. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Columbia Heights hereby approves the Joint Powers Agreement for the placement, construction and operation of a traffic control signal system with the City of Columbia Heights and City of St. Anthony at 39th Avenue N. E. and Stinson Boulevard. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 12 Dated this 22nd day of January 1996. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Ruettimann Peterson Ail 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 22nd day of January, 1996, as disclosed by the records of said City in my possession. Jo-Anne Student Deputy City Clerk 3. ~torm Damage and City Actions Councilmember Jolly requested there be some discussion regarding the damageincurred from the recent wind and rain storm in the City. The Acting City Manager distributed copies of the City's written policy on severe winter procedures and the directive regarding handling of debris resulting from severe weather. This policy was approved by the City Council in 1983. The Acting City Manager reviewed what city crews are currently doing to address the problems resulting from the storm. Ail public areas are being cleaned up. He strongly encouraged residents to not be concerned with debris which is frozen in the ground or about debris which is not hazardous nor dangerous. He recommended this material be left alone until its frozen state has changed. Handling frozen material may cause further damage than is already sustained. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 13 The Acting City Manager also advised that the City is renting a chipper to be used in some of the debris clean-up. The City's chipper needs some repair. Councilmember Ruettimann has viewed the City's chipper and agrees that it needs repair. Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to direct the Acting City Manager to seek bids not to exceed $5,000 for repair of the City's chipper with the funds to be taken from the Undesignated Fund Balance. Roll call: Ail ayes b. Bid Considerations 1. Authorization to Purchase Pickup to Replace Unit #305 The vehicle being replaced will remain in the fleet inventory. It is a 1977 Ford pickup with utility box and hoist. Its mileage is over 62,000 and its repair and maintenance costs over the last three years have been $4,100 due to its age. Mayor Sturdevant did not feel the vehicle needed to be replaced because of its low mileage. Councilmember Ruettimann felt its being replaced was justified due to the high repair and maintenance costs incurred over the last three years. Motion by Jolly, second by Jones to authorize the purchase of a 1996 Ford F250 3/4 ton pickup from the Hennepin County Contract #3579C-232 for $14,600 plus tax, funding from Fund 434-49950-5150, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and Acting City Manager to enter into a contract for the same. Roll call: Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann, Peterson - aye Sturdevant - nay 2. Authorization to Enter Into a Purchase Agreement for an Oil Distributor Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the Acting City Manager and current Public Works Director to enter into a purchase agreement for a used oil distributor should an accceptable distributorbe located. This authority is limited to a purchase of $45,000 or less and expires on April 30, 1996, and furthermore, final purchase of the equipment is contingent on approval of the City Council. Roll call: Ail ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 14 The Acting City Manager advised there may be a.penalty if the City changes its plans to purchase this unit. 3. ~pproval of Road Salt Purchase Motion bySturdevant, second by Jones to approve the purchase of up to 250 tons of road salt from Cargill, Inc. through State Contract #405492 for a total of $7,135.00 including tax, funding from Funds 101-43121-2161 and 101-43121-4395. Roll call: All ayes 4. Approve Change Order No. I to Contract with Park Construction Project #9312 Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to approve Change Order No. 1 to contract with Park Construction for Project #9312, LaBelle Water Quality Improvements, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute Change Order No 1. Roll call: All ayes 5. ~pprove Purchase and Installation of Telecommunications Hardware for the Library Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to purchase and install telecommunications hardware necessary to implement a frame relay system from the Anoka County Library based on available State and County contract prices, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and Acting City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize sale of the Library's 16-port multiplexor to Scott/Carver Library. Roll call: Ail ayes 6. Approve Purchase of Replacement Liaht Bars Councilmember Ruettimann inquired if the availability of these light bars on a State contract was considered. Chief Johnson responded that Captain Olson has checked this and established they were not available. Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to authorize the purchase of three federal "Streethawk" light bars from Uniforms Unlimited of Minneapolis for a total price of $2,835 with funds budgeted, in the Police Department, Capital Equipment Replacement Fund 431-42100-5180 and payment of sales tax from Account 101-42100-4395, and that the Mayor and Acting City Manager be authorized to issue payment for the purchase. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 15 C. Other Business 1. Conditional Use Permit for First Community Credit Union. ¢~se #9601-01 for Car Sales Display Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to table reconsideration of a conditional use permit request for First Community Credit Union and refer the same to the January 29, 1996 work session for further discussion. Roll call: Ail ayes 2. Authorize Development Agreement Between City and Habitat for Humanity Regarding the Transfer of Certain Lots within the City and S~effield Neiahborhood Motion by Jones, second by Sturdevant to authorize the Mayor and Acting City Manager to enter into a preliminary development agreement with Habitat for Humanity on the transfer of certain lots in the City of Columbia Heights and the Sheffield Neighborhood. Roll call: All ayes 3. Televising of Open Mike Policy Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to amend the current Rules of Decorum to allow televising Open Mike at the end of the agenda. Roll call: Ail ayes Councilmember Ruettimann recalled the previous abuses of Open Mike which led to the stopping of cablecasting of this segment of the meeting. He requested the Chair to control the Open Mike portion of the meeting. Councilmember Jolly noted that some of the abuses of Open Mike were statements made by political candidates. Councilmember Peterson was supportive of this matter being held until the end of the meeting. He felt is was a question of fairness to those people who had an issue already on the agenda. With this arrangement they will no longer be kept waiting until all comments have been made and discussed on the Open Mike portion of the agenda. 4. Approve Medtronic. Inc.. Building Plan Review and Permit Inspection Agreement Motion by Jolly, second by Ruettimann to authorize the Mayor and Acting City Manager to enter into a building plan review and inspection services agreement associated with Code Advocate in conjunction with Medtronic, Inc. Roll call: All ayes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996 PAGE 16 The Acting City Manager advised that the contractor will be reimbursed for reasonable costs associated with the cell phone. 10. ~DMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 11. 12. a. ~eport of the City Manaaer The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and no items were discussed. The Acting City Manager had no additional comments relative to the report. The Acting City Manager did recognize employees of the Public Works Department for their superior work during the recent storm and follow up work during inclement weather. He thanked them and expressed appreciation on behalf of residents. be Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney requested an Executive Session be called before adjournment of the Regular Council Meeting. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Minutes of the January 9, 1996 Planning and Zoning Commission were included in the agenda packet. No Council action was required. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Sturdevant, second by Ruettimann to recess to an Executive Session at 9:20 p.m. for the purposes of discussing the Agreement with the City of Hilltop relative to payment of costs associated with sewer service, and furthermore, to appoint Jo-Anne Student as Recording Secretary. Roll call: Ail ayes EXECUTIVE'.SESSION Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 p.m. Roll call: Ail ayes J~An~ne Student, Council  /~ayo~' JOseph Sturdeva~t Secretary