HomeMy WebLinkAboutFeb 10, 1958OFFICIAL PROCEW. DI~GS
Regular Meeting
February 10, 1958
Meeting called to order at 8 P.M.
All members present.
Minutes of the last regular and three special meetings were read
and approved.
Motion by Julkowski seconded by Chies, that the following bills be
paid out of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes.
Ed. Phillips& S6ns
Griggs Cooper & Co.
Payroll Account
Lynn Johnson Co.
Ed. Phillips & Sons
Johnson Raper & Sup.
Nor. States Power
Lynn Johnson Co.
Griggs Copper & Co.
Old Peoria Co.
AAA Typewriter Co.
Addressograph Mult.
Alemite Co.of Minn.
American Linen Co.
F.W. Bassett
Brunson Instr. Co.
Coast to Coast Store
Columbia Hts. Pharmacy
C.H. Record
Cook Paint & Varnish
Ralph J. Corbe~t
W.E. Cottrell
Dakota Microfilm Serv.
Donald O. Dencker
Frist Natl. Bank
Milton M. Foster
Gopher State Ext.=o.
725.20 Lange Welding Co. 85.45
880.84 - - 4.50
14,008.04 Floyd Lawson 5.55
1,163.00 Layne-Minnesota Co. 100.90
4,856.39 Leef Bros. Inc. 2.37
46.21 Gladys E. Miller,Mpls. 104.00
1,577.55 - - 8,913.53
1,016.11 Miller-Davis Co. 46.40
2,654.74 The Minar Co. 12.39
4,656.25 Robert Ross S. Jones 9.70
29.50 Neptune Meter Co. 42.21
3.49 Northern Automotive Co. 6.85
4.50 N.W. Natl. Bank 7,857.38
15.60 Temple Nygaard 5.00
4.94 O'Brien Construction 42.97
11.50 Carl Olson 168.00
23.83 Ouimette Ins.Agency 15.00
48.86 Ovshak Printing Co. 67.25
179.25e - ~ 16.00
1.86 - - 29.50
154.95 A.W. Paulson 75.00
20.75 Parsons Electric Co. 12.90
29.00 Walter Reinhart 10.10
24.45 Gerald Roback 3.55
40,0 26.18 Rocket Oil Co. 41.31
2.40 H.A. Rogers Co. 71.88
10.00 Royalton Htg. & Sheet Metal138.00
Grant Storage Battery
Hayden Murphy Equ. ip.
Heights Elec. Co.
C.J. Hoigaard Co.
Isaacson & Rasmussen
Johnson Auto Sup. Co.
Johnson Bros."66"
Kassler Co.
Stewart F. Kvalheim
Lange Welding Co.
47.64Ruffridge Johnson Equip. Co.
33.55
8.00
3.25
2.75
135.20
316.21
213.16
3.99
40.00
8.00
55.25
George T. Hyan Co. 1.75
S.C. Smiley Assoc. Co. 500.00
Gertrude Skinner,Reg. Deeds 24.25
Twin City Disposal Co.
Williams Hdw. Co.
Paul Wychor
Warner Hardware
C.L. Wilson
Wm.H. Ziegler Co. Inc.
907.50
20.00
179.14
8.00
1.50
30.00
5.28
A & A Hdw. Co.
American Linen Sup. Co.
Binder Beverage Co.
Floyd Bixle~
Canada Dry Beverage
Coca Cola Co.
E.B. Crabtree
Crown Iron Works Co.
Farnham Stat.& Sch. Sup.
Flour City.Brush Co.
Charles Ganzer
Heights Electric
Johnson Paper & Sup. Co.
Ronald Kullas
Lange Welding Co.
Lowe & Campbell
~nn. Fire Ext. Co. Inc.
John P~ Murzyn
L.W. Northfield
Northland Electric Sup.
Ovshak Printing Co.
Marvin Peterson
J.F. Ptacek & Son'Inc.
3.60
19.41
19.26
10.00
64.84
14.40
100.19
60.35
1.70
47.00
11.20
9.00
33.56
10.00
4.50
20.00
15.90
161.80
9.98
52.10
57.56
28.75
!. 60
6.75
Royalton Heating & Sheet Metal
69.90
Seven Up Bottling Co.
Ameriban Linen Sup.
Beer $,~olesalers, Inc.
Binder Beverage Co.
Brissman Kennedy, Inc.
Coca Cola Bot!g. Co.
16.80
113.23
98.58
9.07
24.55
42.14
Distillers Dist. Co.
J.C. Doherty Co.
O.M. broney Beverage Co.
Famous Brands, Inc.
Ed.T. Foran Co.
Ganzer Distributor
Hennepin Bottling Co.
Hotel & Rest. Employees
Kato Distr. Co.
Kuether Distr. Co.
McKesson & Robbins
b~dwest Wine Co.
M~ls. Brewing Co.
Minn. Form Prtg. Serv.
Monarch Chemicals, Inc.
Thomas ~,~ore & Co.
Petty Cash
Pilgrim Bottling Co.
Seven-Up Bottling Co..
H.G. Sipe. Co.
Stanley Distr. Co.
Sunderland Supply Co.
Wiltmark Serv. System, Inc.
Recreation Bills
Extra Payroll
2,129.98
47 2.35
957.47
2,169.55
29.30
630.03
38.86
165.00
46.34
10 3.96
1,949.22
385.55
1,666.60
246.90
14.20
44.00
3O0.75
1,667.38
161.80
1,021.55
154.40
94.20
23.00
564.26
863.28
TOTAL $109,645.15
Bids on Insurance were received from the following:
Paul I. Minar Ins. Co. Martinson Agency
Ouimette Ins. Co. Loyalty Group Ins. (John Seman)
Mutual Service Ins.(S~m Brown) Warren Foster in behalf of Aetna Ins.
St. Paul Fire & ~rine (Paul Bengston) (Carl Sorenson)
Mo~ion by King seconded by Julkowski, that these bids on insurance be
turned over to the City Manager for tabulation. Roll Call -All Ayes.
Bids on a new Police Car were received from the following: .
Anderson Motor Co. 1958 Plymouth
Downtown Chev. Co. 1958 Chevrolet
Minar Co. 1958 Ford
Motion by Julkowski seconded by Chies, that these bids on a Police Car
be turned over to the City ~nager for tabulation. Roll Call -All Ayes.
Bids for a Towing Con~act were received from the following:
Shorty's Towing Service: 81.50 per day inside
.50 " ' outside
Towing 5.00 days
7.50 nights
Emerson Mobile Service: 1.00 per day inside
· 50 " " outside
Towing 4.00 days
5.00 nights
Motion by Chies seconded by Proft, that Emerson Mobile Service
be awarded the Towing Contract for 1958. Roll Call - Ail Ayes.
Storage
A Public Hearing was held on the following ir~provements:
Madison St. 49th to 50th - Sanitary Sewer
Monroe St. 49th to 51st - Sanitary Sewer
Madison St. 49th to 51st - Watermain
Monroe St.
Jefferson St. 49 to 51 - Storm Sewer
Madison St. 49th to 100' No.of 50th
Monroe St. 49th to 100' No.of 50th
Motiin by Julkowski seconded by King, authorizing the City Manager
to .proceed with th~se projects. Ball Call - All Ayes.
?A Hearing was held on Street opening Madison from 48th to 49th.
Motion by King seconded by Chies, that the City Manager be authorized
to proceed with this street opening. Roll Call - Ail Ayes.
A Petition was received for concrete alley paving between Jackson and
VanBuren from 37th to 39th.
Motion by Julkowski seconded by King, that a Hearing be set for
February 24th on this improvement. Roll Call -Ail Ayes.
Petit~ons were received for concrete cur~ & gutter and asphalt mat
on 39th Avenue between Buchanan and johnson Streets·
Motion by Chies seconded by Proft,,that a hearing be held on February
24th on these improvements. Roll Call - Ail Ayes.
A request was received from Northern States Power Co. to install
high tension line on west sade of Main Street from 37th to 40th.
Motion by King seconded by Chies, that this request be granted.
Roll - Call - Ail Ayes.
A letter was received from J.T. Chudek,' D.F.L. Secretary, asking
t~ City Council to consider re-hiring Peter Heryla. r4~ted n .
Motion by Julkowski seconded by Chies, that this lette e re~r~ 1958
to the City Attorney. Roll Call - All Ayes,.
A letter was received' from the State Highway Department regarding
obstructing traffic on state trunk routes in connection with Celebrations
caruivals, etc.
Motion by Julkowski seconded by King, that this letter dated Jan 22.
1958 be placed on file. Roll Call - Ail Ayes.
A letter was received from the State Highway_Department regarding
school crossing signal at 51st and University.
Motion by King seconded by Chies, that the City ~,~nager be authorized
to apply for the necessary permit for the installation of this school
signal at'51st & University, and that the City of Fridley has offered
to stand the cost of this. installation. Roll Call - Ail Ayes. ~
An invitation was received to the County Board Meeting Feb. llth at
8 p.m. from Kenneth Campbell.
Motion by Juikowski seconded by I~ng, that this letter dated Jan. 30th,
1958, .be placed on file. .Roll Call - Ail lAyes.
A letter was received from the Park Board requesting rental from the
City of $225.00 per month, for the Administrative Offices.
Motion by Julkowski seconded by Chics, that this letter dated 2/2/58
be placed on file. Roll Call - Ail Ayes.
The CityManager reported on the recommendations of the Drivers &
Helpers Union regarding wages and fringe benefits.
The City Manager was asked to contact the Union in regard to more
specific recommendations on compulsory retirement before the next
meeting.
Mayor Stopka left the meeting at 9:20 p.m. and turned th~ meeting
over to Councilman Julkowski.
The recommendation of the Dog Catcher regarding female dogs was
discussed.. Motion by Chics seconded by Proft, that this
matter be referred to the City Manager for further study and
information. Roll Cell - All Ayes.
The Police report on tavern license for Park Ln~n, 547 - 40th ~ve.
was received. This is under surveillance of City Inspection Dept.
as to sanitation.
Motion .by Chics seconded by King,,that this License application be
tabled. Roll Call -All Ayes.
Motion, by. Chies seconded by King, that a special meeting be set
for Tuesday, February llth, at 6:30 p.m. R~x~~~3~x
for discussing the Proposed Public. Works Program, and awarding
the bid on Insurance. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Resolution, offered by ICing seconded by Chies, BE IT RESOLVED by
the City Council ~f the City of Columbia Heights as follows:
!. it is hereby determined to be necessa.ry and expedient t~ the
public health, safety, proDperity, convenience, and ggneral welfare
to enter into an agreement for the investigation of the rates of the
Minneapolis Gas Company in this municipality and that such investi-
gation can best be made by a joint and cooperative study of such
rates with other municipalities in the vicinity.
2. In order to make such a joint investigation, a proposed agreement
entitled, "Joint Agreement relating to Investigation of Suburban Gas
Rates", a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is
hereby approved and adopted and the appropriate officials of this
~unicipality are hereby authorized and directed to enter into said
agreement and to take such steps as may be necessary to give effect
thereto, including the payment to the Village of Edina of the sums
specified in said agreement to be paid by this municipality.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Resolution offered by Chies seconded by Proft, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED
by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the City Treasure:
be and she is hereby instructed to transfer from the Liquor Fund as follows
$4,532.04 to the Administration Fund
8,029.96 to the Street
617.26 to the Library
917.56 to the Park "
2,253,72 to the Police & Court
895.77 to the Fire "
and that there are sufficient moneys in said Liquor Fund to make such
transfers. Roll Call -All Ayes.
The City Manager asked for permission to send five employees to
Public Finance officers School, offered by the General Extension
Division of the University of Minnesota starting February 17,1958
and thru the week of June 9th, every Wednesday night from 6:20 to
8 p.m. Motion by King seconded by Proft, that the City Manager
be authorized to enroll five employees in this course at a cost of
821.00 each. Roll Call - All Ayes.
A recommendation was received from the Planning & Zoning Commission
that Lots 21 & 22, Block 69, C.H. Annex be rezoned to multiple dwelling.
An Ordinance will be drawn up and presented at the next meeting.
Motion by King seconded by Chies, that the electric License of
Stevens Elec. Co., 310 Johnson St.N.E. be granted. Roll Call - All Ayes.
M~tion by Chies seconded by King, that the Restaurant, On & Off Sale
Beer License application of Clarence A. Hallin, 4010 Central Ave. N.E.
be turned over to the Police Department for routine investigation.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
The City Manager will report back at the next regular meeting
regarding a Liquor Commission.
The Council thanked Mr. Dencker for the fine work he has done in
Columbia Heights, and wished him success in his new job. Mr.
Dencker stated he has enjoyed working here and found the work
very interesting.
Motion by King seconded by Chies, that the meeting adjourn at 10 p.m.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Secretary to City Council
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Special Meeting
February 11, 1958
Meeting called to order at 6:40 p.m.
Chies, Proft, Stopka.
Roll Call - King, Julkowski,
The purpose of this meeting is to award the insurance bid. After
some discussion a recess was called to allow the City 5~nager time
to make a further investigation of one bid. Meeting Called to order.
Motion by Julkowski seconded by King, that the bid on inland marine
floater and general comprehensive liability insurance be awarded to
Mutual Service Insurance, representing general accident, fire and life
assurance company, Ross Brown, Agent, in the amount of 82,815.12.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
The City Attorney reported he had contacted Mr. Erwin Peterson,
representative for the Bartenders Union, and had discussed Union
jurisdiction to represent Mr. Drangeid. Mr. Peterson had stated
that unless we submit the matter to arbitration, they have the authority
of the Joint Council to banner the Liquor Store.
The City Attorney was asked to check on the possibility of obtaining
a restraining order in case the union actually attempted to banner
the liquor store..
5~tion by King seconded by Julkowski, that the meeting adjourn at
8 P.M. Roll Call - All Ayes.
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Secretary of C~ty Council