HomeMy WebLinkAboutApr 25, 1966OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting
April 25, 1966
Meeting called to order at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call: Land, King, Nawrocki,
Jeska - present. Orendorff - absent.
Motion by King seconded by Land, that the reading of the minutes of the
last council meeting be dispensed with, and that they be accepted as
presented in writing. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by Jeska seconded by King, that the following bills be paid out
of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes.
Postmaster
Griggs, cooper & Co., Inc.
Johnson Paper & Sup. Co.
Lynn Johnson Co. Inc.
Old Peoria Co. Inc.
Sep-Ko Chemicals Inc.
Griggs, Cooper & Co. Inc.
Payroll Account
J~ry_-'Duty (16)
A & A Hardware
Addressograph Mult. Corp.
Albrecht Serv. Garage
American Pipe Services
Band Box
Floyd Bixler
Carl Bohline
Clyde Brown
C.D. Petty Cash
City Wide Locksmith
Earl Cleland
'C.H. Fire Dept.
Davies Water Equip. Co.
Gallagher Service
Art Goebel, Inc.
Gross Industrial Serv.
Farnh~ ' s
Halling Bros. Motor Sup.
Royhl Hedblad
Arnold Helwick
Internatl. Harv. Co.
Robert Jendro
Johnson Auto Sup.
Johnson Bros. Oil Co.
Keep Fill Products Inc.
A.& M. Kordiak et al
League of Minn. Munic.
Leef Bros. Inc.
Ted Lorenz Garage
Richard A. Merrill
Midway Chev. Co.
90,00
304.92
80.29
274.33
178.83
100.04
391.61
29,955.31
96.00
15.31
2.20
2.50
498.00
12.55
10.00
24.00
8.00
18.00
16.20
48.00
330.00
544.00
123.62
1,'000.00
2,970.00
12.00
3.87
94.84
10.00
48.00
52.00
16.48
1.80
3.6O
120.03
83.60
10.95
150.00
14.50
10 2.10
35.00
233.33
4,026.00
Miller Davis Co.
Mpls. City Treasurer
Mpls. Gas Co.
Minn. Chapter of Bldg. Off.
Minn. Hospital Serv. Assn.
N.W.Bell Tel. Co.
Olson's Plbg.
Ovshak Printing Co.
P~per,Calmenson Co
A.W. Paulson
Pepsi Cola B~g. Co.
Police Supply Co.
Smoke-Eater
S. Sokolowski
C.R. Sonnenberg
Standard Oil Co.
State Treasurer
Tri-Co. Publications
U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co.
Waco Scaffolding Co.
Waterous Co.
M.O. Watson
Williams Hdw. Co.
Payroll Account
A & A Hardware
Columbia Electronics
Lakeland Sign Co.
N.E. Fiberglass
Olson's Plumbing
Pepsi-Cola Btlg. Co.
A & A Hardware
C.H. Pharmacy
C.H. Recreation Com.
Holiday Corp.
James Montague
Ovshak Printing
Twin City Duplicator
Canada Dry Corp.
Consolidated Bev. Co.
Ganzer Distributor
Gross Industrial Serv.
102.52
9,820.60
230.43
604.86
126.75
10.00
907.20
736.86
10.00
43.34
16.50
202.00
287.50
13.25
9.00
12.50
466.66
35.98
2,012.78
6.10
266.8.0
395.98
14.90
112.70
12.00
188.35
875.90
25.91
11.00
16.50
7.50
379.20
5.80
46.37
24.05
37.50
3O.O0
10.00
29.50
29.70
216.54
572.39
1,626.27
6.OO
482 ~
Lynn johnson Co. Inc.
EddieMattson
N.W.Bel! Tel. Co.
Old Peoria Co. Inc.
~°S.F~"P~l~n Inc.
Pepsi-Cola Btlg. Co.
Refrig. Guarantee Corp.
Francis R~ach
Seven-Up Btlg. Co.
Sunderland InC.
Victor Compt. Corp.
G~iggs~Cooper & Co.
Award of Bids:
394.44
96.96
4.50
766.73
21.42
287.90
61.86
276.'85
123.30
43.00
258.57
ESTi!~TES
Barbarossa & Sons Inc. ~,999.33
Commercial Aggregates Inc.1,203.43
City of Frid!ey 101,.~25.35
H & S AsPhalt Co. Inc. 384.75
Northdale Constr2Co. 16,060.75
~ 20,1~8.80
Total
'$ 228,096.60
Motion by jesKa seconded by 'K~ng, that t~e Mayor and City .Manager be.author-
ized to enter into a contract with the various low'bid~e~s.~on Equipment
Rental for the year endin~ March 31, 1967, Roll 'Call - Ali A~es.
as per bid tabul~atio~ at'tached. ·
Motion by King seconded by Land, that th~ Mayor and city~anager be auth-
orized to enter into a contract with the .~ow bidders on Asphalt Material,
as recommended by the City Engineer, and as ~er bid tabulation a~tached.
Motion by Land seconded by King, that th'~ Mayor and City Manager be,auth-
orized tO enter~ into~a c0ntract~with the ~low bidders-on Plant'Mixed,'.
Bituminous Materials, as recommended by the City Engineer-and as per bid
~tabulation attached. Roll Call - All'Ayes.
Motion by King s~conded by Je~ka, that t~e Mayor and city Manager be' auth-
orized to enter into a c6ntract with the low bidders on Road Ag~rega6e,
as recommended by the City Engineer, and as per bid tabulation attached.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
' Discussion and review of Proposals for H~set Park west of Quincy Street.
Residents from this area were present and Mr. Gustafson, 'Assistant Engin-
eer, reported on plans for .th~s~area and ~stimated costs as follows:
Storm sewer $~,100.00, Curb and Gutter along par~ frontage-on.Quincy St.,
and surfacing of parking lot·$12,000.00. (280 ft. of Curb & Gutter).
Motion by jeska seconded by King, that the City Manager b~ authorized
to proceed with the installation of 'Curb '& Gutter ~long the par~ frontage
~ on Quincy Street, Storm sewer line to ~and!e the drainage from this area,
and grading and grassing of the boulevard adjoining Quincy St.'
Roll Call - All Ayes.· c
Second reading of Ordinance~No.621,
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Offered by King seconded by Land.
Second reading Ordinance No.622. Offere~ by Land seconded by Jeska.
Roll Call - All A~es.
Resolution offered by Land seconded by King, WI~EREAS, the Highway Department o
of the State of Minnesota has not yet let bids for storm sewer construction
in Highway 47, including the ~runk line extension connecting the Columbia
Heights and Fridley storm sewers at 44th A~enue N.E., and ~
?~BEREAS, earlier Construction will utilize the storm sewe~ system as now
b~ing placed by the City of Colux~bia Heights and the City'of Fridiey and~
483
WHE~S, a certain trunk line on 44th Avenue Northeast extending East to
approximately one-half way between University and 4th Street N.E., must
be installed so that the City of Columbia Heights can alleviate the potential
flooding at Jackson Pond, and
WHEREAS, an estimate of $22,692.00 has been received by the City .... of Fridl~v~Q D~
from La,ertl and Sons to complete the connection, which was orzg~na£±y~aone
by the State of Minnesota, and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota estimated that this Trunk line should
cost $31,000.00,
WHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Trunk Line on 44th Avenue Northeast
from 3rd Street Northeast extending East to one-half way between University
and 4th Street NE to be removed from the State of Minnesota contract, and
the same work shall be completed by the City of Fridley in their contract
based upon the same cost division as originally agreed upon by the parties,
in their respective contracts. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Resolution offered by King seconded by Jeska, ~,~tEREAS, the City of Columbia
Heights and the City of Fridley have entered into a contract between the
respective cities for the storm sewer system 45th Avenue outfall, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has entered into condemnation proceedings
for certain property, and
WHEREAS, one parcel of property was omitted from that condemnation proCeed-
ings, and
WHEREAS, that parcel of property is described as a permanent easement across
the FMC Corp. Railroad right of way, the easement being a 60-foot wide strip
of land approximately 110 feet long, plus a temporary easement for excavation
while installing the sewer to expire in twelve months, and
WHEREAS, an appraisal of the easement has been made by l~r. F.N. Shaffer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights hereby concurs in the award of $1700.00 to the FMC Corp. for this
-~asement. Said appraised total valuation of the easement is $2100.00.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
~. Orendorff arrived at the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
The Minnesota Highway Department presented an Agreement between the City.
of Fridley, the City of CoLumbia Heights and the ~nnesota Highway Dept.
covering installation of traffic control signals at T.H.47 and 51st Ave,
and asked that it be fully executed together with the resolution attached
thereto, and returned to them. School officials were present and this
matter was discussed, as to cost etc.
Motion by King seconded by Jeska, that the Agreement and Resolution on
school signals at 51st and T.H.47, be referred to the City Manager and
City Attorney for further clarification and report back. Roll Call-All Ayes.
Petition received for concrete paving of alley between Central and VanBuren,
from 37th to 39th.
Motion by Land seconded by King, that the City Manager be authorized to
advertise a hearing on this project for May 9th meeting. Roll Call-All Ayes.
Subdivision request to divide Lots 1 thru 6 inclusive, Block 10, (Ex. parts
platted as Apache Heights) Aud. Sub. of Walton's Sunny Acres Fourth.
Motion by King seconded by Jeska, that this division be granted as
follows: Lot 6 and E'ly. 42.§~ of Lot 5, for Medical Building. ~oll Call -
All Ayes. Special assessments to remain against Lot 4 and W'ly.57.5'
of Lot 5, 8540.81.
484
Rubdivision reqdest from~Carl E. Sorenson, Inc. to divide Lot 7,Block 1 and
Lots l~thru 5,Block 2, Pleasant View Addition, into four lots,'60 ft.wide.
Motion by King seconded by Land, that this request be granted. Roll
Call: King, Land, Orendorff - Ayes. Jeska & Nawrocki - Nayes.
Letter ~eceived from Police Chief, requesting .permission to call for
for a new squad car.
Motion by Orendorff seconded by King, ·that the City Manager be authorized
to advertise for bids on a new Squad Car, to be opened May 23, 1966.
Letters were received from Don Hanson, Coordinator zorAFz~e ~escue Squ~d
and Robert Jendro,Coordinator for Civil Defense Relice Reserve, requesting
authorization to purchase uniforms for men in these units.
Motion by Jeska seconded by King, that th~s request be referred to the
City Manager for further information as t~ status of Civil Defense Budget.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Mayor Nawrocki read the ~011o~ing Proclamations:
Veterans of ForeigD Wars
Loyalty Day ~ 1966
· ~.YOR S PROCLAI~.TION
¥[H~REAS The progress, tranquility and worthy influence of our~,city
depends in large m~asure upon the determination of its c~tiz
· zens 'to create and to maintain vigorously tKe loyal p~actice
of true American ideals, and .
WHEREAS It behooves us to periodically take stock of our achievements
in such matters and to strengthen our stand agains~ahY i~flU-
_~..ence, either foreign or domestic, which might threateh to dis-
Luro our preferred way of life, and
WI~EREAS _here is in our nation evidence of some subverting forces'en-
deavoring to undermine and destroy American unity, now
TI~REFOt~E i, Bruce Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of COlumbia Heights,
do hereby ~concur with our national.and state leaders.in
praising the concept of LOYALTY DAM, celebrated on the-~irst
day of May; and in.further support of that ·special occasion
I do urge every citizen, school, church, .organization~
f business establishment and home within my officia.1 juris-
diction to display the flag of our-country proudly 'and to
participate in p~.ollc demonstrations and ceremonies sponsored by
by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United. States, and
others, on LOYALTY DA~, May the first, nineteen hundred and
sixty-six
PROCLAMATION
BY TITE ~.YOR OF. T~ CiTy· OF COLUMBIA.. HEIGHTS
LAW DAY, May !, 1966.
The observance of L~w Day USA, on May !,, 1966, with t~e theme, aRespect
the-Law--It respects you=, will serve to focus attention on the fact that
every citizen can help strengthen our community by respecting the'law.
Obedience to the laws which, protect,~the.lrights'.of our citizens is 'the
heart of our system. Disrespect fQr the law, intolerance, public apathy
concerning the law enforcement..are enemies..of our,justice and f~eedom.
Every American can contribute to an orderly, lawful society by ·personal
compliance with the laws, by recognizing the rights of others, bY teach-
ing respect for the law.
4S5
NOW THEREFORE, I Bruce Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights
do support and emphasize this Proclamation, do hereby request the people
of our city to observe the 1st day of May, 1966 with such ceremonies, and
observances as will suitably signalize this great aspiration. I urge that
civic and service organizations, schools, public bodies join in this ob-
servance and I further call upon all officials to display the Nation's flag.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the ~eal of the
City of Columbia Heights tp be affixed.
DONE in the City of Columbia Heights this 25th day of April, 1966. BY THE
BRUCE G. NAWROCKI
A letter was received from Edw. C.Schwartz, County Assessor, stating that
Monday, July 18, 1966 has been set for the Board of Equalization meeting
for the City of Columbia Heights, at 7:30 p.m.
Motion by King seconded by Orendorff, that the City Manager be authorized
to purchase Lots 10,11 and 12,Block 2, Walton's 1st sub.of Res. Hills, as
tax delinquent lots for the s~ of 830.00. Roll Call - All Ayes.
The City Manager reported he would arrange for representatives from N.S.P.
Co. to meet with the council at the special council meeting Thursday,
April 28th, to review the proposed lighting contract.
The engineering department recommended a hearing be held for re-surfacing
the following streets: Heights Drive, 45th to Fairway; Golf Place;
Upland Crest,Fairway to Heights Dr.; Ivanhoe Place; Maiden Lane;
VanBuren, 37 to 39; Quincy, 37 to 39; Quincy South of 40th Ave.;
41st Avenue, 4-5, 6-7, Washington to Monroe; Monroe, 40 to 41; Madison,
41 to 42; 2nd Street, 40 to 42.
Motion by King seconded by Jeska, that the city Manager be authorized to
advertise a hearing to be held May 16, 1966, at 8 p.m., on the re-surfac-
ing of the above listed streets. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Mr. Gustafson reported the engineering department were concerned about
42½ Avenue as there were plans for a 42 inch watermain and Storm sewer
lines, also co~mittments about .grades and sanitary sewer problems.
An informal hearing was set for April 30th, at 9 a.m. to discuss this
with the property owners.
The City Attorney reported the condemnation committee for the Kriesel-
Bernard property had made an appraisal of $9,834.00 and the City to pay
all the taxes and penalties thereon.
Also Mr. Glover has sued the City for 82,000.000.00 for damage to his land.
The meeting of the condemnation committee on the George C. Anderson property
on 43~ Avenue, had to be continued as the attorney was sick and could not
be present.
Motion by Jeska seconded by Orendorff, that the license applications a~
per attached list, be approved with the exception of Frank Micek, 3934
Jackson.St.N.E.. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by Orendorff seconded by King, that the license application of
Frank Micek, 3934 Jackson St.N.E. not be approved on-the basis of being
on Minnesota Highway Department property. Roll Call;- Ail Ayes.
486
Mr. Orendorff reported on his investigation regarding having Our Ordinances
revised and brought UP to date, and the 'estimated cost would be from $5,000
to $8,000. A report 'will be prepared on his recommendation as to how this
should be done. c
The City Manager reported' the alley be:~ween Washingtbn & Jefferson,
had been cleaned up and' on inspection was found to be in good condition.
Also that Mr. Hensley, Sanitarian, would like to meet with the Council
and. go over his recommendations. The council asked ,-ho have him meet
with them on May 16th, at 7 p.m.
that the meet~n~ ourn at 12 Midnight.
Motion by King seconded by
Jeska,
~'O~FICIAL PROCEEDINGS' '' .· .,-.
special· Meeting April 28, 1966
Meeting called to order at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call: Land, King, Nawroeki,
Orendorff 'present. Jeska- absent.'Mr. Jeska Was'representing'the City
at'the elected officials review'meeting.of the Met. Planning Com.
Bids on Bond Sale Were received from 'the following: -.
Americah National Bank and Trust Company, St. Paul, Minnesota~ '~-
E.J. Prescott & company, .607 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis~Minn.
First National Bank of St. Paul, 332 MinneSota St,,"st. Paul, Minn.
J.M. Dain & Co.,Inc. 110 South SiXth'Street, MinneapOlis,Minn.
Motion by King.seeonded by Land, that these bids be;turned over-tO
the City Manager for tabulation and report back later on at this meeting.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Mr. Rudolph from N.S.P. Company was present and .explained the ne~ street
lighting proposal. Their proposal is to.change from incandescent~ lights
to mercury vapor. 'This would be done over a period of .four years and
would start in 1967 and be finished in 1970. These new lights would '
give increased lighting and cost less to operate. No action was taken
at this time but will be Considered at the next council meeting.-.
After consideration of the foregoing bids, Councilman orendorff, intro-
duced the following resolution and moved its adoption"
RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF $690~000
_GENERAL OBLIGATION BO~DS ~-
BE IT RESOLVED by the city Council of ~the ~City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota,.that the bid of E.J. Prescott & Company and AssociateS named
therein, to purchase 'the $690,000 g~neral'obligation bOnds of the City.
to be dated April 1, 1966,~ at a price-of par and accrued, intereSt plus a
premium of $ None~ the bonds maturing in the various years Shown'below
to bear basic interest from date of issue to maturity'at the respective
rates per annum shown'opposite such years of maturity, as follows:
'Maturity Years .-Interest Rate ~
'1967 - 1973 3.70%