HomeMy WebLinkAboutAug 23, 1965The City Manager was asked to arrange an informal meeting for Thursday
August 12,1965 at 7 p.m., and invite ~. George M. Hansen, A~ditor, to
discuss his report, and any other matters of interest.
Mot±on by Orendorff seconded by Jeska, that the meeting adjourn at
1:45 A.M. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Secretary of the Council
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting
August 23, 1965
Meeting called to order at 8 p.m.
Ail members present.
Invocation offered by Reverend Douglas Henderson of the Peoples Church.
Motion by King seconded by Land, that the minutes of the last regular
council meeting be accepted as presented in writing with corrections
made, and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by Land seconded by Orendorff, that the following bills be paid
out of their proper funds:
Payroll Account
Sep-Ko Chemicals Inc~
johnson paper & Supply Co.
A & A Hardware
Appliance Service ~enter
Atomik Motor Parts Co.
Auto Gear Co.
Bertelson Bros. Inc..
Floyd Bixler
'Michael Bizal
Bowler Plumbing
Brunson Instrument Co.
Jerry D. Carlson
Bureau Of the Census
Coast to Coast Store
Columbia Electronics
C. H. Fire Dept.
Construction Bulletin
Crown Rubber Stamp Co.
Danielson Drug Co.
Davies Water Equipment Co.
DerickSon
Farwell Ozmun Kirk & Co.
Gallagher Service
Gray Autograph Co.
Halling Bros. Motor Sup.
Royhl Hedblad
Home Gas Co.
28,377.87
39.89
124.89
6.63
10.90
20.53
63.06
7.50
10.00
253.20
4.50
50. O0
135.00
150.00
1.29
5.00
504.00
46.80
53.35
16.32
495.75
8.40
360.30
1,000.00
20.00
18.23
4.92
10.00
171.00
Roll Call - Ail Ayes.
Hydraulic Jack & Equip. Co.
IBM
Intntl. Conf. of Bldg. Off.
Internatl. Harvester Co.
Johnson Auto Supply Co.
Johnson Bros. Oil Co.
Keep Fill Products Inc.
A1 &Mild. Kordiak et al
Ronald Kullas
LaHass Corp.
J.N.Larson Chev. Inc.
Leer Bros. Inc.
A.Y.McDonald Mfg. Co.
McGraw Hill Publications
Richard A. Meriill
Midway Ford Co.
Midway Tractor & Equip. Co.
The Minar Co.
Mpls. City Treasurer
Mpls. Oxygen Co.
Minn. Dept.of Highways
Modern Bin Equip. Co.
Montgomery Ward
Motorola
Neptune ~eter Co.
North Star Concrete Co.
Northwestern Bell Tel. Co.
Elmer N. Olson Co.
18.00
38.O0
4.00
5.36
110.39
76.90
19.90
140.00
4.25
110.00
37.21
191.73
237.18
'4.00
200.00
6.60
105.73
2.55
16,378.70
18.15
23.64
29.95
146.31
38.80
1,849.08
56.05
734.60
10.00
18.64
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Ovshak Printing Co.
A.W.2aulson
Police Supply Co.
Rocket Crane Service
Sanfax Corp.
Sears Roebuck & Co.
Sep-Ko Chemicals Inc.
Shell Oil Co.
The Sherwin Williams Co.
S.Sokolowski
Spring Lake Park Bus Co.
G.M. Stewart Lbr. Co.
Tracy Printing Co.
Tri County Publications
U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co.
W ~ W Generator Re-bldrs.
Wargo & Barna
M.O. Watson
Williams Hdw.
Williamson Jtamp Co.
gander Lettering
Bruce Nawrocki
Dale Jeska
William Land
Joe Orendorff
Griggs Cooper & Co.
Lynn Johnson Co. Inc.
Old Peoria Co. Inc.
Ed. Phillips& Sons Co.
Clyde Brown
Mpls Gas Co.
Payroll (Extra salaries).
A & A Hardware
144.00 Coca Cola Co. 148.45
287.50 E.B. Crabtree 14.20
22.80 Farnhams 18.50
265.00 Ovshak Printing Co. 13.50
349.02 Pepsi-Cola Btlg. Co. 13.05
4.99 Sepka-Chemicals Inc. 28.50
4.66 Seven-Up Btlg. Co. 15.50
30.30 Binder Beverage Co. 12.60
12.30 Canada Dry Corp. 277.16
400.00 Construction Bulletin 5.60
34.00 Frazer & Torbet 125.00
3.60 Ganzer Distributor 1,874.94
21.00 Griggs,Cooper & Co. 177.16
211.50 Jacob Land 54.40
391.14 Lynn Johnson Co. 419.60
22.20 Eddie Mattson 33.60
291.65 N.W.Bell Telephone 4.86
24.65 Old Peoria Co. inc. 718.16
18.75 Pepsi-Cola Btlg. Co. 52.43
384.64 Ed. Phillips& Sons Co. 693.82
6.50 Francis Roach 62.90
5.45 Rodney Billman 27.50
1.00 Don Paul Sod Service 453.70
1.00 Fire Fund 6,392.60
1.00 Street Fund 10,281.60
1.00 Park Fund 10,211.40
627.31 Band Fund 1,000.00
231.00
586.03
550.90 TOTAL $91,345.39
82.00
91.40
511.36
9.96
Bid on Slurry Seal Coat received from Slurry Kote Service, 4175 Highway
52, North, Robbinsdale, Minn.
Motion by Orendorff seconded by Jeska, that this bid be turned over to
the City Manager for tabulation and report back later on at this meeting.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
No bids were received on sidewalk replacement. A report will be made
at the next meeting on the proposed procedure on sidewalk repairl
Hearing held on alley paving between 7th and Washington, from 45th to 46th.
The engineering department recommends concrete paving as some of this
alley is difficult to drain. An estimated cost of $4.00 for concrete
and $2.50 for blacktop paving was given. The engineer recommends an
additional catch basin at 46th and Washington.
Motion by King seconded by Jeska, that the city manager be authorized
to proceed with the installation of concrete paving of this alley, with
the project to De put in this year, if possible. Roll Call-Ail Ayes.
First reading of Ordinance No.607, Authorizing sale of certain Real Estate
lying in the ~i[esterly 10 feet of the Northerly 130 feet of Lot 6,Block 4,
Res. Hills.
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Resolution offered by King seconded by Land, BE IT IfEREBY 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: $6,392.60 to the Fire Fund
10,281.60 to the Street Fund
10,211.40 to the Park Fund
1,000.00 to the Band Fund
and that there are sufficient moneys in said Liquor Fund to make such
transfer. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Letter of resignation from the Police & Fire Civil Service Commission
received from Walter Daviduski, as he is being transferred to Louisville,
Ky. Motion by King seconded by Orendorff, that this resignati~n be
accepted. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by Land seconded by King, that Arthur Anderson, 3934 5th Yt.N.E.
be appointed to fill the unexpired term of ~alter Daviduski on the
Police & Fire Civil Service Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes.
A letter was received from ~.~. McCubrey of the State Highway Dept.
as to our share of cost on curb and gutter they are going to install on the
east edge of the present,University Avenue from 37th to 53rd, which will
be used as a service road when the new highway is completed.
Motion by Jeska seconded by Orendorff, that the City Manager be authorized
to advertise a hearing to be held September 13, 1965, on this curb install-
ation, and that the Highway Department be requested to have a represent-
ative present to explain what they are contemplating as far as University
Avenue is concerned. Roll call - All Ayes.
Subdivision request received from Alvin Melcher and George Peterson,
to divide Lot 38, Block 2, Reservoir Hills.
Motion by King seconded by Jeska, that this request be tabled until
the next regular meeting and that the City Manager consult with these
people in regards to the North-South split. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Subdivision request received from John Bee to divide Lot 46, Block 1,
Reservoir Hills into four lots.
Motion by Land seconded by King, that this division be approved upon
payment of the outstanding special assessments of $596.69. Roll Call -
All Ayes.
Petition received from residents for concrete paving in alley south from
44th Avenue to apartments, between University & 4th St.
Motion by King seconded by Land, that the City Manager be authorized to
advertise a hearing to be held September 27th, for concrete paving of
alley, south from 44th between University & 4th St., all or any part thereof.
Roll Call - All Ayes~
Petition received for platting Cleveland~.streg~North from 43rd Avenue.
Motion by Orendorff seconded by Jeska, that the City Manager be authorized
to advertise for a hearing to be held ~eptember 27,1965, for platting of
Cleveland Street, North of 43rd Ave. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Petition received from residents of the Parkview area, requesting develop-
ment of the park in their area.
Motion by King seconded by Land, that this petition be placed on file,
and the Park Board be notified of this petition, and also that a letter
be sent to the first name on this petition, informing him of general
plans and what has been done so far as to development of this park.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
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A letter was received from John L'iurzyn, Park Superintendent stating the Park
Board wishes to meet with the Council informally.
The City Manager was asked to check and see if a meeting can be arranged for
Monday, August 30th at 7:30 p.m. and invite i~. Albert Kordiak.
Petition received from residents adjacent to alley south from 40th between
Jackson and Quincy, asking that the Pek's Lbr. Co. property be required to
pay their fair and equal share of alley improvements.
A letter was received from [~.~. Clarence A. 3ather, Trustee for Pek's Lbr.
Property, releasing their right of access to this alley.
Motion by King seconded by Land, that this petition be placed on file,
and the City Attorney obtain satisfactory evidence that Mr. Sather is author-
ized to so act for his Company. Roll Call - All Ayes.
The City Manager reported regarding back yards of property on west side
of Johnson St. north of 4~th. 5~%ey are terracing their back yards and
showing some progress, and this will be checked into further.
Also checked on Dunkley Blacktop Co. August 11 and 12, as to what they had done
to improve their situation. Hood and dust collector had been added so
the situation was improved.
Mr. Gustafson Assistant Engineer reported on the following items:
A letter was received from Emergency Planning as to re-imbursement on
certain items resulting from the flood.
Maps and estimates have been prepared for future sanitary sewer lines to
serve the balance of the Glover property.
Prepared information for I4r. Blackey and Burger King Restaurant as to
what is required for drainage and cost.
Drainage boundary maps were prepared for storm lines at 46th and ~i'ashington
and 39th and 2nd Street.
A map and letter were prepared for the Fridley Engineer showing the drain-
age study involved in the area contributing to the 934 Hole, between
Mathaire and Marian Hills.
Plans were begun for the alley south of 40th between Jackson & Quincy, in
preparation for paving.
Also the City would do the work necessary in the street for drainage
from the new Central Jr. High, and bill the School Board.
The engineers are starting the design for storm sewers on 50th Avenue and
also on 48th Avenue.
Specifications for well rehabilitation have been prepared.
Mr. $onnenberg reported on conditions at Circle Terrace and that several
of the properties have handled their drainage problem adequately.
Motion by Orendorff seconded by Jeska, That Slurry Kote Service be awarded
the bid on Slurry seal coat on Jefferson St. between 40th and 45th, at
a total cost of $2,250.00. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Judge Wargo attended the council meeting in place of Mr. $okolowski,
who is on vacation.
Motion by King seconded by Jeska, that the license applications as per
attached list be granted upon payment of the proper fees. Roll Call -
All Ayes.
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Residents from the area of 49th Avenue and Fairway Drive were present
and complained of road conditions on Fairway Drive, and want to know
what is going to be done.
Motion by Jeska seconded iby King, that the City Manager, City Engineer
and City Attorney, investigate 'the status of the street opening
Fairway Drive in Hilltop 3rd Unit, and that a report be made to the
Council as to the best way to handle the base and surfacing work for
this street. Roll Call - All Ayes.
~kr. Gustafson reported 'the alley grade was too low in Block 3, Hilltop,
between Stinson Blvd. and Heights Drive, and the council asked that
· this be checked on.
Mrs. Philips, 1615 49th Avenue complained of drainage around her
home and this will be checked into.
Motion by King seconded by Jeska,
Secretary of -the Council
that the meetin~ adiOurn at 11:35 p.m.
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Special Meeting
September 7, 1965
Meeting called to order at 8:05 p.m.
Land, Orendorff and jeska - Present.
Roll Call: Nawrocki, King,
Bids on Bond sale for water works and storm sewer were received from
the following: First National Bank of St. Paul, Minnesota
Juran 6~ Moody, Inc., St. Paul, Minn.
J.M. Dain & Co. Inc. ~inneapo!is, Minn.
Cincotta, inc., Minneapolis, Minn.
Motion by King seconded by Jeska, that these bids be turned over to
the City Manager for tabulation and report later on at this meeting.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Bids on Well Rehabilitation were received from the following:
Bergerson-Caswell, Inc. Thein Well Co. Inc., Clara City,Minn.
E.H. Renner Well Co. Layne-Minnesota Co., Minneapolis
Mueller Bros. Well Co.
Motion by Orendorff seconded by Jeska, that these bids be turned over
to the City Manager for tabulation and report back at the next regular
meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by Land seconded by King, that the request of the Fire Department
be granted to send one man to a Heavy Duty Rescue Instructors Course at
Arden Hills Training Center, September 17,18,19, with expenses paid.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
The City Engineer reported on sidewalk replacement around the Field
House, and also some of the most dangerous sidewalks that were listed
in our hearings. He stated arrangements could be made with the con-
tractor who is v;orking in Columbia Heights at the present time to make
these replacements. The Engineer was asked to eheck into this further
and report at the council meeting on September 13th.