HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 10, 1998OFFICIAL PROCEEDiNGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETiNG
AUGUST 10, 1998
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sturdevant at 7:00 p.m. Present were Mayor
Sturdevant and Councilmembers Szurek, Jolly, Ruettimann and Peterson.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE MEETiNG AGENDA
One addition to the agenda was the closing of a rental license revocation heating for the property
at 1020 44th Avenue.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be acted upon as part of
the Consent Agenda by one motion. Items removed from the consent agenda will be taken up as
the next order of business.)
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Szurek to approve the consent agenda as follows:
a) Approval of Council Meeting Minutes
The Council approved the minutes of the July 14, 1998 Special Council Meeting, the July
20, 1998 Continued Special Council Meeting and the July 27, 1998 Regular Council
Meeting as presented.
b) Establish Council Work Session for August
It was determined by the City Council there would be no agenda items of consequence
which would require a second Council work session in Augast.
c) Approval of Resolution No. 98-73 Bein~ a Resolution Approving the List of Election
Judges for the 1998 Primary and General Elections
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies available for the
public.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-73
BEiNG A RESOLUTION DESIGNATiNG ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE 1998
PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS
WHEREAS: There are scheduled elections in the City of Columbia Heights and the
State of Mirmesota; and
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WHEREAS: Pursuant to City Charter, Section 30, and M.S.S. 204A, the Council shall
appoint qualified voters of each election district to be judges of election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights does appoint the attached list of judges, by precinct, for the Primary and General
Elections to be held on September 15, 1998 and November 3, 1998, respectively, with an
hourly remuneration of $9.50 for head judge and $9.00 for an election judge.
Passed this l0th day of August, 1998.
Offered by: Ruettimann
Seconded by: Szurek
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
d) Approval of Change Order #2 for Zone 3 Construction
The Council authorized Contract Change Order #2 for additional gate valve,
remobilization, loop detector, mill and overlay, manhole and subgrade stabilization
construction work to Midwest Asphalt Corporation in the amount of $23,800.04 with
funding out of Water Construction Fund 651 of $4,466.25; Sewer Construction Fund 652;
PIR Fund of 415 of $1,000.00 and the State Aid Maintenance Fund 212 of $4,667.54.
e) Authorization to Sign Joint Powers Aereement with the City of Mirmeapolis
The Council approved the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Minneapolis to
construct a concrete surfaced railroad crossing on 37th Avenue west of Stinson Boulevard
within the cities of Minneapolis and Columbia Heights.
f) Final Payment for Zone 1 and Zone 2 Construction
The Council accepted the work for 1997 Street Rehabilitation - Zones 1 and 2, Municipal
Project Numbers 9415, 9416, 9417, 9418, 9419, 9420, 9421, 9423, 9614, 9615, 9617,
9618, 9619, 9620, 9621, 9622, 9623, 9624 and 9625 and authorized final payment of
$74,152.14 to Midwest Asphalt Corporation of Hopkins, Minnesota.
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g) Award of 1998 Street and Parking Lane Striping Project
The Council awarded the 1998 Street and Parking Lane Striping Project to AAA Striping
Service Company of Rogers, Minnesota, based upon their Iow, qualified, responsible bid
in the amount of $4,772.41 to be appropriated from Fund 212-43190-4000 and $652.09 to
be appropriated from Fund 101-43170-4000 and authorized the Mayor and City Manager
to enter into a contract for the same.
h) Establish Hearing Dates for License Revocations for Rental Properties
The Council established a hearing date of August 24,1998 for revocation or suspension of
a license to operate rental properties at 1407-09 Circle Terrace (Susan Loewenthal) and
525 38th Avenue (Alan Schultz) within the City of Columbia Heights against the above
named property owners regarding their rental property.
i) Attendance at NATOA Conference - Assistant to the City Manager
The Council authorized the attendance of Linda Magee, Assistant to the City Manager, at
the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors Conference to be
held in San Diego, California, from September 9-12, 1998 and that all related expenses be
reimbursed from Funds 225-49844-3105 and 225-49844-3320.
j) Approval of Perrnit Request/Fee Waiver from Columbia Heights/Fridley Kiwanis Club
The Council approved the permit request of the Columbia Heights/Fridley Kiwanis Club
to conduct their annual Peach Sale on August 18-22, 1998 to be held in parking stalls
south of Blockbuster Video at 5220 Central Avenue and that the fee be waived as all
funds raised in the sale are for local charitable purposes.
k) Aid Association for Lutherans Request to Serve Beer
The Council approved the request from Les Linngren of the Aid Association for
Lutheran, Branch 2244, to serve 3.2 beer in Sullivan Park on August 18, 1998 from 6:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. during their event.
1) Authorize Additional Funds for Replacement of Dishwasher at John P. Murzyn Hall
The Council authorized an additional $281 for the replacement of the Murzyn Hall
dishwasher with the new dishwasher at a cost not to exceed $7,531 installed, which
would be funded out of the City antenna fund.
m) Payment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper funds.
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n) Close Hearing on Rental License Revocation - 1020 44t~ Avenue
The Council closed the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the
rental license held by Greg Heinen regarding rental property at 1020 44th Avenue in that
the scheduled inspection was missed by the Fire Department and compliance was not
determined.
Roll call on Consent Agenda: All ayes
5. PROCLAMATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, GUESTS
A. Presentation
Police Chief Johnson presented a Citizen Recognition award to Bruce Biddick, a resident
of Columbia Heights. Mr Biddick had assisted the Police Department in the apprehension
of criminals.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Resolutions and Ordinances
None
B. Bid Considerations
1) & 2) Resolution No. 98-74 Being a Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding TH65
Traffic Signal Revisions
Discussion was held regarding the Backlit street signs. It was noted that they were
included in the funding in Resolution No. 98-74. The Public Works Director advised that
the Backlit street signs can be paid for from State Aid funds. The contract for them must
be awarded before the application for State Aid funding is submitted. The total cost for
the Backlit street signs is $80,445.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available for the public.
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-74
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BiD AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC
SIGNAL REVISIONS, TH65 (CENTRAL AVENUE) CITY PROJECT #9505 TO
EGAN-MCKAY ELECTRICAL
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for City Project #9505, Traffic Signal
Revisions, TH65 ( Central Avenue), bids were received, open and tabulated according to
law. The following bids were received complying with the advertisement.
WHEREAS, it appears that Egan-McKay Electrical of 7100 Medicine Lake Road, New
Hope, Minnesota, is the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract
with Egan-McKay Electrical in the name of the City of Columbia Heights for
Traffic Signal Revisions, TH65 (Central Avenue), City Project No. 9505,
according to plans and specifications therefore approved by the Council.
The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to return, forthwith, to all
bidders, the deposits made with their bids except the deposit of the successful
bidder shall be retained until the contract has been signed.
Dated this l0th day of August, 1998.
Offered by: Ruettimarm
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
C. Other Business
Mayor Joseph Smrdevant
1) 1998 CDBG Contracts
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Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jolly to approve the Agreement for the Anoka County
Community Development Block Grant Program for 1998/1999 between the County of
Anoka and the City of Columbia Heights, and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes
8. ADMINISTRATWE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager had nothing to report at this time.
B. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attomey had nothing to report at this time.
9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of Boards and Commissions
The minutes of the July 7, 1998 Library Board of Trustees Meeting were included in the
agenda packet. No Council action was required.
10. CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
No citizens were present for the Citizens Forum.
Councilmember Peterson inquired as to the status of a weed cutter for the City. The
Public Works Director responded that there have been on-going problems in securing the
services of a dependable weed cutter. A recently-hired contractor appears to be meeting
expectations.
The Facilitator of the Youth Commission, Matt Linngren, stated that new members are
being sought for the Commission.
11. ADJOURNMENT
g-Anne Student, Council ~eecretary
Motion by Peterson, second by Szurek to adjourn the Council Meeting at 7:35 p.m. Roll
call: All ayes
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