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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 23, 1966493 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Council Meeting May 23, 1966 ~Meeting called to order at 8:52 p.m. Roll Call: Land, King, Nawrocki, Jeska, Orendorff - present. The meeting was delayed as the council met with representatives of the Minnesota Highway Department regarding Columbia Heights concurrence in award of Highwat ~47 contract with Barton Contr. Co., and also to dis- cuss the 42nd Avenue crossing for Oakwood School. Invocation offered by Reverend Larry L. Houseman of Community Methodist Church. Motion by King seconded by Land, that the minutes of the last regular and special meetings be approved as presented in writing as corrected, and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Orendorff seconded by Jeska, that the following bills be paid out of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes. Minn. Safety Council Inc. Donald W. Lohse Monarch Book Co. Postmaster Griggs,Cooper & Co. Inc. Lynn Johnson Co. Inc. Old Peoria Co. Inc. Ed. Phillips & Sons Sep-ko Chemicals, Inc. Payroll Account Addressograph Mult. Corp. Atomik Motor Parts Co. American Red Cross Floyd Bixler Edlund Clothing Co. Cash Reg. Sales Inc. C.H. Fire Dept. Donald E. Cooper Mitch DeMars Eddie's Transmission Serv. Gallagher Service Halling Bros. Motor Supply Royhl Hedblad Immaculate Concep. Church Robert A. Peterson, Treas. Internatl. City Mgrs. Assn. Robert Jendro Al. & Mildred Kordiak, et al Leef Bros. Inc. Richard A. Merrill Midway Ford Co. Midway Tractor & Equip. Co. Miller-Davis Co. Mpls. City Treasurer Mpls. Gas Company Natl. Fire Protect. Assn. N.W.Bell Tel. Co. 35.00 25.90 20.00 90.00 670.44 443.39 1,272.30 3,593.25 49.00 28,108.31 18.10 10.74 6,00 10. O0 4.50 48.06 468.00 4.50 5.00 25.00 1,000.00 40.00 10.00 10.00 3.25 60.00 4.25 150.00 81.77 233.33 2,293.00 19.33 191.31 9,322.15 356.66 87.68 10.15 772.23 10.00 Olson's Plbg. Co. A.W. Paulson Pitney-Bowes, Inc, Police Dept. Petty Cash Police Press Plywood ~nnesota Inc. Walter Reinhart Spencer Sokolowski Standard Oil Co. Tri Co. Publications Twin city Venetian Blinds M.O. Watson Earl Cleland Mitro Dupay Arnold Helwick 132.00 287.50 18.00 22.03 15.72 5.O5 29.00 466.66 849.87 109.80 22.50 24.30 74.00 20.00 64.00 Payroll Accto. (Extra Sal.) 639.54 American Linen Sup. Co. 2.92 Ed. Erickson Co. 3,628.00 Ganzer Distr. Graybar Electric Co. Independent Black Dirt Co. Pepsi Cola Btlg. Co. Scott-Atwater Fndry. Co. Seven Up Btlg. Co. Beacon Products Co. C.H. Recrea. Com. Farnham's Donald J. French American Linen Sup. Co. Canada Dry Corp. Dist. Dr.of Int. Revenue Ganzer Distributor Griggs,Cooper Co. Inc. Heights Electric Co. Johnson Paper & Sup. Co. Lynn Johnson Co. Inc. Eddie Mattson N.W.Bell Tel. Co. Old Peoria Co. Inc. 26.20 35.84 96.00 11.60 33.00 21.00 64.00 22.89 179.63 10.00 124.73 184.54 54.0O 1,250.62 259.85 360.03 121.16 2,576.85 62.56 4.50 259.68 Pepsi Cola Btlg. Co. Ed. Phillips & Sons Co. Francis Roach Sep-Ko Chemicals Inc. Seven-Up B%lg. Co. Minn-Koya Excavating Inc. Northdale Constr. Co. 494 - ESTIMATES - 56.12 Anderson Aggregate~ Inc. 314.03 509.80 City of Fridley 131,997.76 88.00 H & S Asphalt Co. Inc. 240.00 6.93 Hennepin Blacktopping Co. 774.80 181.65 Hennepin " 696.90 18,694.47 McWilliams Constr. Co. 55,180.67 5,404.30 Northdale Constr. Co. 21,382.60 Total 297,261.10 One bid was received for a new Squad car for the Police Department. Motion b King seconded by Land, that thi~_bid be returned unopened, · Y ., ~- · ' a and that the City Manager be authorized to~\advert~se for bads on new Squad car to be opened June 13, 1966. Roll Call - Ail Ayes. A petition was received from residents living on Monroe Street between 40th and 41st Avenues, objecting to the re-construction Of this street, as approved at the special council meeting held MaY 16, 1966. The Mayor and City Engineer gave reports as to what work is planned on this street this year. A large group of people were present and gave their views as to why they did not want this street fixed this year. Motion by Jeska seconded by King, that the consideration of improvement of Monroe Street between 40th and 41st, be removed from street re-construc- tion for 1966, as approved on May 16, 1966. Roll Call - All Ayes. The second reading of Ordinance No.623, adopting the uniform Building code, 1964 Edition, is held up ~ntil more information is acquired on fee schedules of other communities. Second reading of Ordinance No.624, Offered by King seconded by Jeska. Roll Call - All Ayes. Resolution offered by Land seconded by King, WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota, that this municipality be a part of and have a voice in an Association of Municipalities of Anoka County. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights by and through formal action taken by its governing body on this date, does hereby declare its desire to be a member of the Anoka County Association of Municipalities, with all attendant rights, duties and obligations thereto, and hereby authorizes its Mayor to proceed to execute and file the proper papers and fees necessary for such membership. That the first delegate to represent this municipality shall be Bruce G. Nawrocki, of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and that the first alternate delegate shall be A.~ Dale jeska, of Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Roll Call - All Ayes. Next meeting to be May 25th, at 7:30 p.m., Blaine City Office, 9150 Central Avenue. F~st reading of Ordinance N0.625, Being an ordinance prohibiting Motor Boats upon City Lakes. No action taken on N.S.P. Resolution for new lighting contract. PROCLAMATION - I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do hereby concur with our National'and State Leaders in the appropriate commemoration of MEMORIAL DAY, celebrated on the 30th day of May, and in further support of this National Holiday, I do urge every citizen, School, 495 Church, Organization, Business Establishment and home within my official jurisdiction, to display the flag of our country proudly and to participate in public demonstrations and ceremonies sponsored by the Veteran's of Foreign Wars of the United States, and others on Memorial Day, May 30th, 1966. ' Motion by King seconded by Jeska, that check ~2084 issued to Robert Jendro instead of Donald W. Lohse, be cancelled. Roll Call - All Ayes. Letter received from Kiwanis Club, requesting permission to sell balloons along the parade route during Jamboree parade, June 17th, 1966. Motion by King seconded by Orendorff, that this request be granted and that license fee be waived. Roll Call - All Ayes. Letter from Columbia Heights Jay-cees requesting permission to provide helicopter rides, and also to conduct a car demolition concession, at the 1966 Jamboree, June 17,18 and 19, Representatives were present and explained these operations and the insurance protection, which will be provided. Motion by Jeska seconded by Land, to allow the C.H. Jay-cees to use the Park property for Helicopter rides at the 1966 Jamboree, conditioned upon the Chief of Police inspecting the area to see that there is proper fencing, that the area is safe, and further that certificate of insurance is approved by the City Attorney. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by King seconded by Land, that permission be granted to the C.H. Jay-cees to conduct a car demolition concession at the 1966 Jamboree, conditioned upon the Police Chief approving the safety precaution, and the City Attorney approving the insurance. Roll Call - All Ayes. Request from Mrs. Urspringer, 3719 Hayes St. that front foot waiver be granted on two 50-foot lots facing 37th Avenue, so that duplexes can be built on them. Motion by King seconded by Jeska, that this request be tabled until the next regular meeting, and the City Manager be asked to check our records for information as to what has taken place pre~iously. Roll Call-All Ayes. Subdivision request from John & Margaret Behun, to divide his property on 43rd Avenue to allow a Lot as follows: East 70' of West 110' of Lot 42, lying south of the North 265'-thereof. Motion by Land seconded by King, that this request be granted as requested and the outstanding special assessments remain against property on 43½ Avenue as benefitted. Roll Call - All Ayes. Subdivision request from Richard E. DeLong, 4456 Jefferson St. to divide Lots 1 and 2, Block 15, C.H.Annex, into the East 61.15 feet of Lots 1 & 2, and the West 68 feet of Lots 1 and 2. Motion by King seconded by Jeska, that this request be granted as per Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation, as stated above, and that the necessary waivers be allowed to permit construction of a house on the East 61.15 feet. Roll Call - All Ayes. The Park Department request authorization to blacktop a walk-way around the Pool at Mathaire Park, at a cost of $650.00. Motion by Orendorff seconded by Jeska, that the City Manager be authorized to spend up to $650.00 for this walk-way. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Land seconded by Orendorff, that the City Manager be authorized to spend up to 81200.00 for the purchase of Lot 13, Block 9,Hilltop, to be used for utility purposes, and subject to checking by the City Attorney as 496 to correctness of title. Roll Call - Ail Ayes. Request from Fire Chief ~or approval of five men to attend the Minnesota State Firemen Association Conference at New Ulm on June 12,13,14,15,1966, with expenses paid. Motion by King secon4ed by Jeska, that this request be granted. Roll Call - All Ayes. The Collins property on University Avenue south of 40th Avenue, was discussed and the Building Inspector, City Manager and City Attorney were asked to check this area. The City Manager requested approval for eight people to attend the Minnesota League of Municipalities Convention at Rochester, June 13,14,15, 16,17,1966, with expenses paid. Motion by Land seconded by King, that expenses be allowed for up to eight people to attend this convention. Motion by' Jeska seconded by Orendorff, that the above motion be amended to read, four people instead of eight. Roll Call: Land, King - Naye. Jeska, O~endorff, Nawrocki - Roll Call on original motion as amended - All Ayes. Mr. Argo, 1420 Lincoln Terrace was present regarding his drainage problem. and the council and park supt. will meet with him Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Johnson Street. Petition received for Curb & Gutter and Blacktop on 41st Avenue, west of Reservoir Blvd. to dead end. Motion by King seconded by Land, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise a hearing for theKe improvements, to be held June 27, 1966. Roll Cai1 - All Ayes. Motion by Jeska seconded by Orendorff, that a Special meeting be held Tuesday, May 24, 1966, at 9 p.m. Roll Call - All Ayes. The City Engineer stated he would like to have installed a walk-way from ~ierce Circle to alley S.E. of Polk Street. Motion by Jeska seconded by Orendorff, that the City Manager be authorized to obtain an easement and get estimates on cost of this walk-way install- ation. Roll Call - All Ayes. Resolution offered by Orendorff seconded by Jeska, WHEREAS, the Minneapolis Gas Company has caused certain cuts to be made in West Upland Crest and in Heights Drive in the City of Columbia Heights to provide gas service to certain homes that front those streets and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is in the process of repairing said streets and, WHEREAS, those certain cuts were made to ten (10) homes on upland Crest and Thirty-eight (38) homes on Heights Drive. N~q, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the City of Columbia Heights will accept from the Minneapolis Gas Company the sum of 8650.00 and will release the Gas Company from any further liability because of cuts being made as herein above referred to. Roll Call - All Ayes. The City Attorney reported on several legal matters. 497 Motion by King seconded by Jeska, that the license applications as per list attached, be granted upon payment of the proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Orendorff seconded by King, p.m. Roi1 Call - Ail Ayes. S~retary "of the Council that the meeti~ a~journ at " / / / / f' / / J / MAYOR 12:13 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Special Meeting May 24, 1966 Meeting called to order at 8:38 p.m. Jeska, Orendorff: present. Roll call: Land, King, Nawrocki, Motion by King seconded by Land, that Mr. Sokolowski be appointed Secretary pro-tem. Roll Call - All Ayes. A letter was received from Mr. Welch of the Minnesota Highway Department relative to a pedestrian cross-way over trunk highway ~7, at 42nd Avenue. Resolution offered by Jeska seconded by Orendorff, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the City Counci pursuant to an agreement with the State of Minnesota No.54797, approves and concurs in the award for Highway construction, including curbs,storm sewers and signalizations, to Barton Construction Co. for their bid in the amount of $1,315,162.16, and also the unit prices attached thereto. Roll Call - All Ayes. , Resolution offered by Orendorff seconded by Jeska, BE IT RESOLVED that the City enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways for the following purposes, to-wit: To install a traffic control signal on Trunk Highway No.47 (University Avenue N.E.) at its intersection with Slat Avenue N.E. in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth and contained in Agreement No.55006, a copy of which was before the Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Manager, be and they hereby are authorized to execute such agreement, and thereby assume for and on behalf of the City all of the contractural obligations con- tained therein. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by King seconded by Jeska, that the meet~~j~urn at %:45 p.m. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mayor Secretary of the Council, Pro-tem