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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAug 24, 1959OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting August 24, 1959 Meeting. called to order at 8:15 p.m. Ail members present. Minutes of the ~ast regular meeting were read. Motion by Orendorf seconded by McCline, that these minutes be accepted as read. Roll Call - All Ayes.. Minutes of the special meeting held August 13th were read. Motion by Chies seconded by King that these minutes be accepted as read. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mr. Chies wished to go on record as being against the purchase of the Front End Loader. Motion by King seconded by Chies, that the following bills be paid out of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes. Ed. Phillips & Sons Old Peoria Co. Griggs~Cooper & Co. Lynn Johnson Co. . Monarch Chemicals,Inc. Ed. Phillips& Sons Co. Bergstedt-Nielson Johnson Paper Co. ~nneapolis Brewing Co. $2,054/10 1,852.05 586.16 426.09. 28.21 1,346.50 10.00 13.91 4,245.10 ~nnesota Municipal Liquor 15.00 Pepsi Cola Btlg. Co. 43.44 Petty Cash 220.59 Seven-Up Btlg. Co. 304.50 Cronstrom's Htg~ & S.M. Inc. 112.50 Schlitz Brewing Co. Payroll Account Beer Wholesalers,Inc. Old Peo~a Co. Lynn Johnson Co. Griggs,Cooper Co. Lynn Johnson Co. Extra Payroll Chas. J. Paisley & Landel Locher,Atty. Albinson's Vic Althaus Ray Baskfield & Assoc. Michael Mizal C.H. Water Dept. Danielson Drug Co. Dick & Larry's Auto Body Farnham Stationery Fred L. Grey Co. Carl R. Hanson Heights Elec. Co. Dr.W.L. Herbert Leon B. Keeling Rbbert J. Kinas Stewart F.-Kvalheim Mpls. Gas Co. 431.49 18,218.47 366.00 1,697.56 325.99 131.9.1 476.95 45.60 500.00 50.93 65.55 136.35 17.63 79.75 1.25 50.00 28.90 5.00 938.96 47.70 17.00 19.88 85.00 625.00 42.54 N.W. Bell Tel. Co. 473.24 Ovshak Brinting Co. 47.50 Petty Cash Fund 32.39 Police & Court petty cash 24.7t Rocket Oil Co. 284.80 St.Anthony Firestone 822.60 Kenneth Stinson 315.90 ~win City Disposal Co. 1,000.00 TOTAL $38,664.70 Motion by Chies seconded by F~ng, that the Library Bids be rejected and that the City Manager be authorized to-re-advertise for bids to be opened at the.Council meeting September 14, 1959. Roll Call - ~11 Ayes. Motion by King ssconded by McCline, that the awarding of bid on a 2-way Radio be postponed until September 8th, when a special meeting will be held Roll Call - All Ayes. Hearing held on Water & Sewer between Central & Monroe 'from 49th to 51st. This was discussed and several affected parties were present. Motion by McCline seconded by King, that this hearing be held over until the September !4th meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. A Hearing was held on Watermain for M~dison Street between 45th & 46th. A petition was received against this watermain but several of the petitioners are obligated to favor such construction in accordance with an agreement signed at the time when they were granted a private main. Motion by Chies seconded by King, that ' '' ' ~ the City Manager be authorized to proceed with this watermain installation. Roll Call - All Ayes. A Hearing was held on vacating alley west of Quincy, north of 38th Avenue/ Motion by McCline seconded by Chies, that the request to vacate this alley be denied. Roll Call - All Ayes. A Hearing was held on Sidewalk east side of Washington between 44th & 45th. Motion by King seconded by Orendorf, that the City Manager be authorized to pr~ proceed with this installation. Roll Call - A~.i Ayes. A Hearing was held on paving alley between VanBuren & Jackson from 39th to 40th. Motion by McCline seconded by Chies, that this hearing on paving alley be continued until the next council meeting, September 14th. Roll Call - all Ayes. A hearing was held on Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter and Blacktop on Washington between 49th & 50th. Motion by Chies seconded by King, that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with this work, pending installation of necessary storm sewer. Roll Call - All Ayes. Recess was called at 9:50 p.m. Meeting called to order at 10 p.m. A request was received for opening of an alley between 7th St.& Washington from 45th to 46th. Motion by McCline seconded by King, that a hearing be held on this alley opening, at the council meeting September 28,1959.Roll Call - All Ayes. A petition was received for opening of an alley between Taylor & Fillmore, from 46th to 47th. Motion by King seconded by Orendorf, that a hearing be held on this alley opening, at the council meeting September 28, 1959. Roll Call - All Ayes. Resignation was received from Joe Lubansky as a Park Board member, as he is moving out of the City. Motion by King seconded by McCline, that this resignation be accepted. Roll Call - All Ayes. A request was received from Donald A. Markow, 4329 Jefferson St. to have his name~.~removed from a petition for an alley to be platted in that block. Motion by Chies seconded by Orendorf, that this letter be attached to the petition for this alley. Roll Call - Ail Ayes. A Petition was received requesting that theproposed street from 40th to 41½ Aven e West of Reservoir Blvd. as proposed, be platted and opened with the necessary utility extensions being placed ~ said street, and offering to deed the necessary land for street right-of-way. Motion by Kzng seconded by McCline, that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with acquiring the deeds in accordance with this petition necessary for opening stree'a. Roll Call - All Ayes. A notice was received from the 5k~in Cities Metropolitan Planning Com- mission that they will hold a public hearing on its 1960 budget ~ednesday, September 2, at 1:30 p.m. at the Midway YMCA, 1761 University Avenue, St. Paul 4, b~nnesota. The City Manager stated he would attend also I~% McCline and ~. King. A letter was received from H.A. Jenson, Supt. of Schools asking that the 8~ watermain be installed soon on 49th Avenue so that they could connect their 6~ line from the new High School. Motion by McCline seconded by Orendorf, that the City Manager be authorized to have this 8~ watermain installed on 49th Avenue to serve the new High School. Roll Call - All Ayes. A notice was received from the County Auditor's Office in Anoka, re- garding the urgent need for a new Court House in Anoka, and inviting the council to attend a meeting in Anoka County Office Bldg. Tuesday evening, August 25, 1959 at 8 p.m. when the Board of County Commissioners will explain the results of their stud~es and decision. The City Manager reported on the report received from R.D. Thomas & Associates, on the dredging of Jackson Pond. l~iotion by King seconded by Orendorf, that check No.2715 dated 10/25/51 in the amount of $50.00 be cancelled. Roll Call - All Ayes. A letter was received from Kenneth W. Campbell, Anoka CountyAuditor, stating the County Board had passed a Resolution to exempt Class 2 Personal Property Tax. A letter was received from the Fidelity Bank & Trust Company, offering investment services. Motion by McCline Seconded by King, that the City ~Ianager be authorized to avail himself of the services of this Bank. Roll Call - All Ayes. The City Manager asked for authorization to add to the contract for · the Municipal building for various items as needed. Motion by Chies seconded by McCline, that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the extra wo~ on the new ~iunicipa~ building to be added to the contract. Roll Call - All Ayes. A request was received for a private water line to serve ~946 Central Avenue by ~ilbur Harris. this request be gra~ted ~Iotion by Orendorff seconded by King, that ~h~x~~~~~E- · z~ to connect water to 4946 Central, upon pa_Vment of the proper fee. Roll Call - King, ~lcCline, Orendorff, .Armstrong - Aye. Chies .not voting. Resolution offered by Chies seconded by King, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the City Treasurer be and she is hereby instructed to transfer from the Liquor Fund as follows: $500.00 to the Band Fund, and that there ~re suff- icient moneys in said Liquor Fund to ,make such transfer. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by King seconded by Chies, that Donald R. Frantz Construction Co. be paid the sum pf $21,535.32, out of the proper funds. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by McCline seconded by King, that the City Engineer be authorized to. rlr~ee~ with surf~cin~ 40th Avenue between Hayes & Arthur Streets w~n Dlac~op. Roll. Call - All Ayes. Mr. McCline announced that various City Officials would be invited to a Jaycees meeting at 9 p.m. Thursday, September 17th. Motion by King seconded by Chies, that the City ~nager be authorized to proceed with curb & gutter on 50th Avenue from alley east of 6th Street to 7th Street, as recommended by the City Engineer. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by King seconded by McCline, that the Plat of Hartz Addition be accepted, Roll Call - All Ayes. A request was received from B & M Inc. for sewer and water installation on Pierce Street between 46th & 47th Avenues. b~tion by King seconded by McCline, that the City Manager be authorized to add this sewer and water line to the contract, if the builder does not have this installed himself. Roll Call - All Ayes. The City Engineer reported a 10" waterline is needed on Polk Street between 40th & 41st. Motion by McCline seconded by King, that a hearing be held at the next meeting September 14th, on this installation. Roll Call - All Ayes. except Chies not voting Motion by King seconded by Orendorf, that following licenses be granted: Nathaniel Johnson, 491 Iglehart Ave., St. Paul R~bish Lehn Electric Co. 214 E. Main St.,Anoka Electrical Roll Call - All Ayes. ~tion by King seconded by McCline, that the On and Off Sale Beer & Rest. license be revoked for Mrs. John Anderson, 547 - 40th Ave. N.E. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Chies seconded by King, that On and Off Sale Beer and Restaurant License be granted A1 J. Zmuda, 547 - 40th Ave. N.E., upon approval of the Police Department. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Chies seconded by Orendorf, that Northland Constructors,Inc. be paid the sum of $2,519.05 out of the proper funds. Roll Call - All Ayes. tHE City Manager reported the Planning & Zoning Commission has recom- mended the adoption of the Shattuck zoning Ordinance. Motion by Chies seconded by King, that the first reading of the Shattuck zoning ordinance be held September 8th and the second reading 9eptember 14th. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by King seconded by McCline, that the City b~anager be instructed hot to issue any building permits that would be in conflict with the Shattuck Plan. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by McCline seconded by Orendorff, that the meeting adjourn at 11:50 p.m. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mayor'