HomeMy WebLinkAboutSept 28, 1959OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting
September 28, 1959
Meeting called to order at 8:10 p.m. Ail members present.
Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
Motion by Chies seconded by McCline,
out of their proper funds:
that the following bills be paid
Roll Call - Ail Ayes.
Extra Payroll
Payroll Account
Ed. Phillips& Sons Co.
Old Peoria Co.
Lynn Johnson Co.
Beer Wholesalers,Inc.
C.H. Record
Petty Cash Fund
griggs,Cooper & Co.
Pepsi Cola Btlg. Co.
Liquor Petty Cash
Ed. Phillips& Sons Co.
Lynn Jchnson Co.
Griggs,Copper & Co.
C.H. Agency, Inc.
Natl. Cash Reg. Co.
Johnson Paper & Supply
Election Judge Salaries
$ 130.05 Chicago Plbg. Co. 225.00
17,268.82 Monroe Dragsten 10.00
2,650.16 C.H. Park Bd. Pinsetters 173.04
1,989.80 C.H. Water Dept. 277.80
307.39 Leon B. Keeling 19.95
334.68 Robert J. Kinas 95.00
989.02 ~ielvin O. Land 10.00
52.11 Larson Chev. 29.39
257.30 Mpls. Gas Co. 43.59
29.30 Mlnn. Fire Equip. Co. 334.50
167.78 N.W. Bell Tel. Co. 506.91
2,943.52 Postmaster 18.00
279.74 C.R. Sonnenberg 491.00
333.87 Kenneth Stinson 269.90
195.31 2~in City Disposal 1,000.00
1,212.00 Recreation 174.92
42.44 C.H. Fire Dept. 30.00
378.45 $33,270.74
Bids on Sewer & Water installations were received fro~ the following:
Randall Bros.
Northern Contracting Co.
Sandstrom & Hafner
Lametti 6: Sons
Nodland Construction Co.
Barbarossa & Sons
Montgomery Constr. Co.
Morettini Constr. Co.
Duluth, ~nn.
Box 308, Hopkins, ~nn.
2054 St. Anthony Blvd.,k,~ls.
211 No. Pascal Ave., St. Paul
Alexandria,~nn.
4~2 33rd Ave. No., St. Cloud,~nn.
St. Croix Falls, Wis.
852 Westminister, St. Paul
Motion by King seconded by Orendorf, that these bids be turned over to
the City Manager for tabulation, and to be awarded at the special meeting
to be held Wednesday, September 30th, at 7 p.m. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Bids on Library were received from R.C. Elvin, 2517 Nicollet Ave.
Pavek Constr. Co., 1743 Selby Ave.,St. Paul
Northland Constructors, 6230 Sunrise Drive,
Walco Inc. 2710 Nicollet Ave.
Motion by Chies seconded by King, that these bids be turned over to the
City Manager for tabulation and awarded at our regular meeting October
13th, 1959. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Fire Truck Bids: Motion by King seconded by Orendorff, that Pirsch &
Sons Co., be awarded the bid on a new Fire Truck at $19,306.36, upon
recommendation of the Fire Department truck committee. Roll Call -
All Ayes.
Continued hearing held on making Quincy Street one way from 42nd to 45th
and Monroe Street one way from 45th to 40th. The City attorney reported
he had contacted the Lewis Lines and they would not consider.vacating
this part of their bus route.
Motion by McCline seconded by Orendorff, that the request to make
Quincy one way North 42nd to 45th and ~4onroe one way south 45th to
42nd, be denied. Roll Call - All Ayes.
A hearing was held on Platting Ulysses Street south from 40th & Johnson.
~iotion by King seconded by ~lcCline that the City ~nager be authorized
to proceed with the acquisition of deeds for platting Ulysses, together
with the necessary storm drain easements as recommended by the Engineer.
Roll Call - Ail Ayes.
A Hearing was held on platting East-?~est Alley south of 3930 Jackson St.
Motion by Chies seconded by King, that this request be tabled until the
Engineer has sufficient information. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Hearing held on alley opening between 7th Street and ?~ashington from
45th to 46th.
Motion by King seconded by McCline, that the City Manager be authorized
to proceed with the alley opening. Roll Call ~ All Ayes.
Hearing held on alley opening between Taylor & Fillmore from 46th to
47th.
Motio~ by Chies seconded by Oren~orff, that the City Manager be auth-
orized to proceed with this alley opening. Roll Call - All Ayes.
A request was received for private sewer and water connection at 4030
Main Street.
Motion by King seconded by Orendorff, that this request be granted
upon payment of the proper fee2 Roll Call - All Ayes.
A request was received for private sewer connection for Sunnyside
Trailer Park.
Motion by ~icCline seconded by King, that this request be tabled ~ntil
the engineer can get more information regarding this and of other
continguent plans. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Request from Library Board for authorization of five members to attend
State Library Association Convention at Nicollet Hotel October 1 and 2,
with expenses paid.
Motion by McCline seconded by King, that this request be granted.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Petition to vacate East-west alley-??est of Quincy and North of 38th Ave.
Motion by King seconded by McCline, that a hearing be held October 13th
regarding this request. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Request to purchase 1954 Pick-up truck with trade-in of 1948 at a cost
of $795.00 less $300.00 allowance of trade-in.
~iotion by'Ore~dorff seconded ~y King, that the City Manager be authorized
to spend up to $495.00 together with trade-in of old truck on a 1954
pi~-up truck. Roll Call ;- Ail Ayes.
I~Iotion by Chies seconded by King, that the City ~Ianager and Mayor
be authorized to renew our existing contract with Twin City Disposal
for one more year. Roll Call - All Ayes.
A Petition was received for Sanitary Sewer to be installed on Stinson
Blvd. from 37th to 43rd.
Motion by King seconded by McCline, that a hearing be held on this
petition on October 26th. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Recess called at 10 p.m.
Meeting called to order at 10:10 p.m.
Resolution offered by Orendorff seconded by ~icCline, BE iT I~EREBY
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the
following schedule of salaries and fringe benefits for City employees
be put into effect:
As of June 1, 1959 - 10¢ per hour to all employees in the Street Dept.,
Water & Sewer Dept., Park Dept. and Engineering Dept., who did not re-
ceive an adjustment in 1959. Beginning January 1, 1960, an additional
15¢ per hour, plus an increased allotment to the employees retirement
fund of 3~.~. Exceptions to this general adjust-sent to be as follows:
Street Foreman, Sewer & Water Department Foreman, and Park Superintendent
to receive adjustments of 18¢ per hour June 1, 1959, plus 18¢ per hour
January 1, 1960.
City Mechanic to receive an adjustment of 15¢ June 1, 1959, and 20¢
January 1/ 1960.
The water meter reader to receive a s.~ ary scale from $2.10 per hour up
to sewer and water maintenance man scale, said rate to depend upon the
experience and ability of the man involved. This meter reader shall be
considered as holding seniority on the sewer and water maintenance
departmwnt list.
The Plumbing Inspector to receive an adjustment to heavy equipment
operators rate January 1, 1960.
In the Sewer and Water Department, the operator of the Rodding Machine,
Bucket machine, and Hoist, shall receive heavy equipment rate as of
January 1, 1960.
The mechanic No.2 and the City Welder shall receive sewer and water
maintenance man rate as of January 1, 1960.
New Park Keeper to receive regular parkkeeper rate as of October 1, 1959.
Instrument men, draftsmen, seasonal employees and inspectors of the
Engineering Department shall receive a salary range of 81.65 per hour
up to truck drivers scale, beginning January 1, 1960, plus 10¢ per hour
adjustment as of,June 1, 1959. Pay scale for this personnel to depend
upon experience and qualifications subject to approval of City ~anager.
Employees with over 20 years service to be granted four (4) weeks paid
vacation.
If the following holidays fall on a Saturday the ureceeding Friday shall
be granted as a paid holiday: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence
Day and Chris~oas.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the retroactive pay from June 1, 1959 to
October 1, 1959, be paid.~n January 1960 and be budgeted for in the
1960 City Budget. Roll Call - Ail Ayes.
Resolution offered by King seconded by Orendorff, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED
by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that Monroe and
Jefferson Streets from 47~ to 48th, 47~ and 48th Avenues from Monroe
to Jefferson Streets be improved as follows:
Right of ~ay 60 feet
Roadway 30 foot minimum
Pavementbbase 4 inch stabilized per City specifications
Wearing surface ~%1/2 inch Bituminous mat per city"
Curb & Gutter Concrete as per City ~ecifications
Storm Sewer Per City Plans as necessary
Street Signs Standard Metal at all intersections
Completion of the above improvements shall be not later than November
1, 1960, weather and other natural hazards permitting.
BE iT ~URTHERRESOLVED, that assessments for said improvements be made
on a one year basis, on the properties owned by Lyndale Builders.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by ~'~IcCline seconded by King, that a hearing be held on October 13th
for improvements on ~Ionroe & Jefferson Streets from 47½ to 48th, 47~ and
48th Avenues from ~Ionroe to Jefferson Streets. Roll Call - All Ayes.
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: $2,066.08 to the Street Fund and $2,267.95 to the Park Fund,
and that there are sufficient moneys in said Liquor Fund to make such
transfer. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Resolution offered by Chies seconded by McCline, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED
by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that all employees other
than those in the Street Department, Water & Sewer Department, Park Depart~
ment and Engineering Department, who did not receive a'salary adjustment
in 1959, shall receive the following increases:
10¢ per hour retroactive to June 1, 1959
15¢ per hour additional beginning January 1, 1960
Employees with over 20 years service to be granted four (4) weeks
paid vacation.
If the following holidays fall on a Saturday the preceeding Friday
shall be granted as a paid holiday: New Years Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day and Christmas. ,
BeIT FURTHER RESOLVED that the retroactive pay from June 1,'.1959
to October 1, 1959, be paid in January 1960 and be budgeted for in
the 1960 City Budget. Roll Call - All Ayes.
The City Engineer reported on progress on alley platting in Hilltop
Addition east of Upland Crest with turn' around on lots 2 and 3 .
~iotion by Chies seconded by f4cCline, that the City Manager be authorized
to condemn properties for opening an alley east of ~pland Crest.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
The Engineer reported on proposal on alley opening between 5th & 6th
,from 45th 'to 46th.
Motion by Orendorff seconded by ~,IcCline, that the-City Manager be
be authorized'to advertise a hearing on this proposed alley at the
October 13th meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes.
The City Engineer reported regarding traffic signals at 41st and 40th
and Central and his meeting with ~.Rush of the Minnesota Highway
Department. Estimated cost of signal at 41st & Central to co-ordinate
with 40th & Central would be $14,000.00, and our share 55%.
Motion by King seconded by k~IcCline, that the City Manager be authorized
to enter into negotiations with the State Highway Department for the
purpose of getting a signal at 41st & Central and synchronize with the
signal on 40th. Roll Call - All Ayes.
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The Suburban Sanitation Corporation Franchise was discussed and it was
agreed to hold the first reading of Ordinance at the special meeting
Wednesday, September 30th, at 7 p.m.
Resolution offered by Orendorff seconded by ~cCline,"WHEREAS, The Cities
of Columbia Heights, Fridley, Coon Rapids, and the Villages of Blaine, Spring
Lake Park, Circle Pines, Lexington and ~undsview propose to join together foz
the purpose of forming a hospital district and
%~TEREAS, this area comprises a territory of more than four designated
cities and villages, and
WHEREAS, the entire territory of each of these Municipalities is to be
included in the hospital district, and
?~{EREAS, this City is contiguous at at least one point to the territory
of one or more of the other cities or villages included in the proposed
hospital district, and
?UHEREAS, none of these n~unicipalities are located within a duly,con-
stituted or organized hospital district, and
W..~EREAS, in the considered judgment of n this, the City of Columbia Heights,
it is of the ut~ost importance and urgency that hospital facilities be
made available to the people located within its are~,and
WI{EREAS, in order to accomplish this and for the purpose of acquisition,
betterment, operation, ~aintenance and a~inistration of a hospital,
nursing ho~ne facilities, or such other hospital service, that in the
judgment of the hospital board would be necessary, this can be accom-
plished most expeditiously and economically by the fcr~ation of a
hospital district to include the area above described and set forth.
NOW Tt-~REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights do
hereby establish that their municipality in its entirety is hereby
included in the proposed hospital district or such portion of it as
shall ultimately be established so long as it has at least four (4)
municipalities in n~ber and so long as they are contiguous to one of
the other ~-~unicipalities who ultimately form said hospital district,
AND FURTI{ER BE IT RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be considered
to be in full satisfaction of any a~d all requir~]ents that may have
been anticipated for the purpose of joining this municipality to a
hospital district as said requirements are set forth in Chapter 570,
b~nnesota Session Laws 1959". Roll Call - All Ayes.
~tion by Chies seconded by King, that Horbal Construction Co. be paid
the sum of $23,294.43 out of the proper funds. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by King seconded by McCline, that Donald R. Frantz Contracting Co.
be paid the sum of $8,652.24 out of the proper funds. Roll Call -All Ayes.
Mption by McCline seconded by King, that C.S. McCrossan Construction Co.
be paid the sum of $10,B70.S6 out of the proper funds. Roll Call-Ail Ayes.
Motion by King seconded by Chies, that the following license be granted:
Como Specialty Co., 1608 Como Ave., St. Paul Heating
Richard C. Hansen, 4156 Central Ave. Cigarette
...... Off-Sale Beer
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by ~4cCline seconded by Chies, that the meeting adjourn at 12
midnight. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Mayor - ~/
Secretary to City Council'
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