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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting
April 1~, 1965
MEETing Called to order at 8 p.m.
Ail members present.
Invocation offered by Reverend Peterson of First Lutheran Church.
Motion by Nawrocki seconded by King, that the minutes of the last regular
and special meetings be approved as presented in writing, and the reading
be dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by Land seconded by King, that the following bills be p~id out
of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes.
Postmaster
Crest Tree Service
Johnson Paper & Supply
Lynn Johnson Co. Inc.
Sep-ko Chemicals Inc.
Payroll Account
Mpls. Gas Co.
Lynn Johnson Co. Inc.
Old Peoria Co. Inc.
Minn. Hospital Service
Griggs Cooper & Co.
Ed. Phillips& Sons
Petty Cash
Griggs Cooper & Co.
Johnson Paper & Supply
Lynn Johnson Co.
Old Peoria Co.
Ed. Phillips& Sons Co.
A & A Battery Co.
A & A Hardware
Albinson
D.M. Albro
Am. Linen Supply Co.
Am. Public Works Assoc.
Appliance Service Center
Band Box
Bill Boyer Ford Co.
Body Shop Co.
Bond Equipment Co.
Burroughs Corp.
The Carney Co.
Central Motor Sales Inc.
City of Col. Heights
Clutch U Joint Serv.
Coast to Coast
Columbia Electronics
C.H. Pharmacy
C.H. Pharmacy
C.H. Water Dept.
Construction Bulletin
Crest Tree Service
Crystal Marine, Inc.
90.00
495.00
119, 76
7,265.08
53.98
26,945.99
970.43
87.06
363.23
859.95
77.67
453.43
373.36
12,696.16
49.25
402.42
1,842.45
154.70
58.82
34.16
2~. 00
15.68
16.37
40.00
15.00
40.25
15.30
9.65
3.00
247.00
354.00
3.88
50.00
24.91
57.86
19.20
6.20
5.28
61.~5
17.20
35.00
54.26
Danielson Drug Co.
Eide Saw Co.
Expert Clng. Contr.
Gallagher's Service
Merle Glader
Glenwood Inglewood
Goodall Rubber Co.
Gopher State Oil Co.
Graham Paper Co.
Gray Audograph Co.
Halling Bros. Motor Supply
Harris Office Equip. Co.
Heights Elec. Co.
Heights Shell Service
Margaret Idziorek
Internatl. Harvester Co.
~ohnson Auto Supply Co.
Johnson Bros. Oil Co.
Ted or Ed. Jonak
Keep Fill Products,Inc.
Ronald Kullas
Floyd C. Lawson
Leef Bros. Inc.
Linoleum Louie
Makr Tool Co.
Midway Tractor & Equip. Co.
Miller Davis Co.
Minar Co.
Mpls. Bag & Barrel Co.
Minn. Fire Equip. Co.
Montgomery Ward & Co.
Motorola
Natl. Assoc.of Munic. Judges
Northern Automotive Co.
Paper Calmenson Co.
Robt. Peterson Co. Treas.
Police Petty Cash Fd.
Police Supply Co.
Poucher Prtg. Co.
Roberts-Hamilton Co.
8.78
12.00
405.00
2,684.05
20.00
20.00
73.18
153.87
46.80
58.00
3.01
22.42
56.00
347.0 9
5.50
13.50
2.28
121.33
74.49
300.00
6.50
2.40
2.78
10 3.50
25.00
74.85
11.90
56.04
24.46
70.00
394.95
160.41
10.00
51.30
30.00
34.96
61.20
1,113.35
22.45
32.40
207.50
4.34
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Sallblad Elec. Co. 40.50
Sanfax Corp. 698.04
Thomas Schroeder 53.55
Smith, Inc. 1.84
Spencer Sokolowski 14.30
C.R. Sonnenberg 40.68
Stark Electronics Sup. Co. 3.38
Steel Structures,Inc. 7.00
Superior Cleaners 12.00
T.C.Typewriter Co. 16.50
Univ. of Minnesota 30.00
W & W Generator Re-Bldrs. 36.65
M.O. Watson 37.65
Weber & Troseth 71.71
Zander Lettering 11.20
Wm. H. Ziegler Co. 583.25
Margaret Anderson 15.00
Ed. Davenport 20.00
Mary Fairbault 31.00
Ronald Johnson 20.00
Martin Koch 10.00
Dennis Lane 62.00
Lois Lane 15.00
Frank Lawtsch 20.00
Donald D. Mitchell 10.00
Richard Peterson 20.00
Lois Sundberg 10.00
Jury Duty 108.00
Payroll Account 28,465.02
.... 1,313.84
.... 513.60
A & A Hdwe. 73.33
American Linen Supply Co. 2.60
Aslesen Co. 152.00
Coast to Coast 18.56
Donald E. Cooper 10.00
E.B.Crabtree Co. 3.01
Derickson Co. Inc. 4.52
Heights Elec. Co. 2.80
Robert M. Jendro 10o00
Jari Products,Inc. 5.30
Lakeland Florist Supply 5.20
Minneapolis Saw Co. 2.00
Minn. Toro Inc. 49.17
John P. Murzyn 14.63
Rawleigh,Moses & Co. 3.36
Joe Rak 6.30
Red Lion Distr. Co. 1,$16.47
John Roach 6.75
Schlitz Brewing Co. 309.08
Sunderland, Inc. 132.20
water Trunk Ext. Account 14,810.55
Seven-Up Btlg. Co.
G.M. Stewart Lbr. co.
United Chem.& Sch. sup.
A & A Hdwe.
Coast to Coast
C.H. Recre. Comm.
Fridley Lbr.co.
Graham Paper Co.
Minn. Recr.& Park Assoc.
T.C. Duplicator Co.
Am. Linen Supply Co.
Automatic Alarm Corp.
Binder Beverage Co.
Gary Boyson~.'Vanguard, Inc.
Canada Dry Corp.
Cash Register Sales, Inc.
Coca Cola Btg. Co.
Consolidated Bev. Co.
Display Fixtures, Inc.
Distillers Distr. Corp.
J.C. Doherty & Sons
O.M. Droney B~v. Co.
Famous Brands,Inc.
Friden, Inc
Fridley Bev. Co.
Fridley Lbr. Co.
Ganzer Distr.
Gold Medal Bev. Co.
Griggs,Cooper & Co.
Gross Industrial Serv.
Krueger Sales Inc.
Kuether Distr. Co.
Jacob Land
Lowry Lbr. Co.
Luxor Lighting Prod. Inc.
Lynn Johnson Co. Inc.
Eddie Mattson
McKesson & Robbins
Mid-West Wine Co.
Minn. Form Prtg. Ser~.
Misc. Liq.& Rest. Trust Fd.
Old Peoria Co. Inc.
Pepsi Cola Btg. Co.
Ed. Phillips & Sons Co.
Pilgrim Distr. Co.
Rex Distr. Co.
Francis Roach
Seven-Up Btg. Co.
Stone's Equip. Inc.
Williams Elec. Co.
TOTAL
11.60
20.40
16.50
16.10
6.64
6.81
184.50
49.47
23.20
25.0O
142.75
119.99
54.00
17.48
60.80
178.88
45.37
136.40
680.59
4.25
4,727.81
566.19
1,678.66
519.91
42.00
5,862.53
127.67
1,670.03
52.12
215.39
6.00
15.50
1,216.93
61.20
18.76
35.38
1,921.99
33.60
2,235.80
117.38
45.00
91.00
757.66
44.23
1,287.14
2,396.71
594.05
61.20
216.00
5.76'
10.35
$139,610.10
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Award of Bids as follows:
Motion by King seconded by Land, that Hennepin Blacktopping Co. be awarded
the bid on Plant mixed Bituminous Materials for 1965 in all classes both
delivered and picked up, as per bid tabulation enclosed. Roll Call-All Ayes.
Motion by Land seconded by Nawrocki, that W.H. Barber Co., L.N. Sickels
Co. and J.W. Craig Co. be awarded the bids on Asphaltic Materials for
1965, as per bid tabulation attached, and that the J.V. Gleason bid not
be considered as they did not meet the bid security requirements. Roll
Call - All Ayes.
Bids on Road Aggregate were received from the following:
McCrossan-Potter Diamond Aggregate Co.
Commercial Aggregates,Inc. Arsenal Sand & Gravel Co.
Alexander Constr. Co. Chies Bros.
Anderson Aggregates Hennepin Blacktopping Co.
Motion by King seconded by Nawrocki, that these bids b~ turned over
to the City Manager for tabulation and report back at the next regular
meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Bids on Equipment Rental were received from the following:
Chies Bros. Commercial Carthage Co.
Park Construction Co. Zeco Co.
Ruffridge-Johnson Truck-Crane Service
Earl Doty Industry Services
M.E. Kraft Hayden-Murphy
Motion by Nawrocki seconded by King, that these bids be turned over to
the City Manager for tabulation and report back at the next regular
council meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Bids on an Electric Printing Calculator received from the following:
Monroe Calculating Machine Co. Inc,
Victor Comptometer Corp.
Motion by Nawrocki seconded by King, that these bi4s be turned over to
the CisM Manager for tabulation and report back at the next regular
council meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Bids on a Radar-Type Speed Analyzer were received from the following:
Police Equipment Store
D.M.' Albro
Russell Bacon '
Motion by king seconded by Orendorff, that these bids be turned over
to the City Manager for tabulation and report back at the next regular
meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Hearing held on Curb# GUtter and Paving on Lincoln St., 37th to 39th.
An estimated cost of up to $7.00 per foot, depending how much can be
saved on the base now there. Several residents from this area were
present and they are anxious to get this work done.
Motion by King seconded by Land, that the City Manager be authorized
to proceed with the installation of Curb. Gutter and Asphalt paving on
Lincoln St. between 37 and 39, in the 1965 construction season. Roll
Call - All Ayes.
The Continued hearing on Clover Pond from November 9,1964, was held.
Mr. Dahl and several residents from this area were present. The install-
ation of a storm sewer from Clover Pond to Sullivan Lake Outfall was
discussed. $o~e people see~'~ed to think the pond was alright as it is.
A petition was presented from Jim Heldenbrand, signed by 15 property
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owners in the area of Clover Pond, asking for installation of storm drain
pipe to control the level of Clover Pond.
Motion by King seconded by Nawrocki, that this hearing be subject to the
appropriate settlement of the Mathaire Outlot, and table this hearing
until the April 26th meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Mr. Dahl stated he would try to meet with residents of this area on
April 20th.
Second reading of Ordinance No.594, Prohibiting the abandonment of vehicles,
restricting the disposition or keeping of wrecked, non-operating or dis-
carded vehicles on streets or private property.
Offered by Land seconded by King.
Motion by Nawrocki seconded by King, that the vote on Ordinance No.594
be tabled until the next meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Subdivision request from Walter A. Krischuk, to divide Lot 16, Block 1,
Walton's Sunny Acres, as follows: South 62.49' of Lot 16- and Lot 16
(ex. South 62.49'. '
Motion by Orendorff seconded by Land, that this request be granted on the
basis of 70' on one parcel and the other 62.49', with the outstanding
special assessments divided according to footage. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Petition received for alley paving between 4th & 5th, from 45 to 46.
Motion by Nawrocki seconded by Orendorff, that the City Manager be
authorized to advertise a hearing to be held April 26th,1965, and that
letters be sent out to property owners, informing them of the hearing,
and the situation in regard to the easements, along with the necessary
deed forms for them to sign. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Petition received for platting 44~ Avenue and utility installments.
Motion by King seconded by Land, that the City Manager be authorized to
advertise a hearing to be held May 24, 1965, for platting and opening of
44:!~ Avenue and utility installations. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Petition received for concrete paving in alley between 4th ~ 5th, from
40 to 41, signed by 43%.
MQtion by Nawrocki seconded by King, that this petition be ~eturned to
the circulator of this petition and encourage him to get more signers
for the required 50%. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Jackson Pond informative discussion was held, Mr. Watson stated the well
in Jackson Pond was checked and found to be working properly, and that
the Red Cross was called in to help with emergencies. He stated the crew
has begun today in cleaning and disinfecting basements before re-occupancy.
Mr. Gustafson, assistant engineer, explained what was done during the
flooding. Several residents from this flooded area were present and were
heard from regarding the damages sustained and their feelings regarding
the flooding situation.
Resolution offered by King seconded by Land, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by
the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the following gross sal-
salary scales (including hospitalization and Health & Welfare) for supervisory
personnel in the liquor stores be established:
Liquor Store Manager 88,305.40 per year
Assistant Liquor Store Manager 8,086.20 per year
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said scale be based on the normal super-
visory schedule in affect at the stores, said scale to be effective
as of January 1, 1965. Roll Call,- All Ayes.
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Subdivision request from Kenneth Wick to divide the West ½ of Lot 8,
Block 2, Sheffield's Sub.
Motion by King seconded by Orendorff, that this request be granted to
divide the West ~ of Lot 8, into two equal 52½' lots, upon payment of
the current specials of $268.14, and the remainder be divided appropri-
ately between the N.~ and the S.~. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Subdivision request from Kenneth Wick to divide the North ½ of Lot 17,
Block 2, Sheffield's subdivision, into two equal lots.
Motion by Land seconded by King, that this request be approved upon
payment of the current installment of special assessments, and the
balance be equally divided. (Current amount~ 8370.22) Roll Call-Ail Ayes.
A letter was received from Walter E.A. Reinhart, Civil Defense Director,
asking for authorization to attend the 1965 annual conference of the
United States Civil Defense Council to be held in October at Clar]¢
County, Nevada.
Motion by King seconded by Land, that this request be granted, with
payment of the necessary expenses estimated at from $400. to $425.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
A letter was received from Merle Glader, Chief of Police, requesting
permission to send Officer Melvin O. Land to the 80-hour Basic Police
Science Course at the Minnesota Highway Department Training Center from
May 3 - 14, 1965.
Motion by Orendorff seconded by King, that this request be approved
with necessary expenses paid. Roll Call - All Ayes.
The Fire Chief requests permission to send two men to the Annual
Minnesota State Fire School April 26-29,1965 on the St. Paul Campus
of the U. of M.
Motion by King seconded by Land, that this request be granted with
necessary expenses paid. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Request received from John Murzyn, Park Supt. that the City install
new sidewalk and steps at the Field House site.
Motion by King seconded by Land , that the city manager be authorized
to advertise a hearing for installation of sidewalk and steps at
Field House site, for April 26th. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by King seconded by Orendorff, that a hearing be set for May
24, 1965 on change in Bus routing of the Johnson Street Bus. Roll
Call - All Ayes.
A letter was received from the Kiwanis Club of Columbia Heights, re-
questing permission to sell peanuts and balloons along the Parade route
during the Jamboree parade on June 18th, and also during the Coronation
events on June 19th.
Motion by Land seconded by King, that this letter be referred to the
Activities Committee for their approval and report back at the next
meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes.
T~e City Attorney reported he would have further information at the
next council meeting on water contract proposal with Minneapolis.
A letter was received from the City Attorney stating that Mr. Kriesel
will not accept our proposal for purchase of his property.
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Motion by Nawrocki seconded by King, that the City Attorney be authorized
to proceed with the condemnation of the South ~ of Lot 19, and the South
~ of the %~est ½ of Lot 20, Sheffield's Subdivision. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by King seconded by Orendorff, that the City Attorney be author-
ized to proceed with the condemnation of the Birosh property at the West
end of 43q Avenue. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by King seconded by Nawrocki, that the license applications as
listed be granted with the exception of Gladys Erickson, 8 Rides on
Zayre's parking Lot May 24 thru 30, & Aug. 30 thru Sept. 6, and Restaurant
and On Sale Beer for Shakey's Pizza Inc., 4759 Central Ave., upon payment
of the proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by King seconded by Nawrocki, that the two license applications
not approved, be turned over to the City Manager for investigation and
report back at the next regular meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Resolution offered by Orendorff seconded by King, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED,
by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that a "Bill for an
Act, relating to the City of Columbia Heights and its firemen's Relief
Association and providing for a plan of retirement for the paid firemen
of such City", has come before the City of Columbia Heights and has been
examined by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights, respectfully recommends the passage of said aforementioned Act
attached hereto, by the 1965 Session of the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by King seconded by Orendorff, that the meeting adjourn at
1:20 A.M. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Secretary to City Council
MAYOK~'~ ,.,,j~/ '