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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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