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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Mee%ing
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting
Meeting called' to -order at 8 p.m.
Logacz, ~awrocki - pres~ent.
January 8, 1968
Roll Call: Land, King., Jeska,
Motion by Jeska seconded by Logacz, 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 King seconded by Land, that the following bills be paid out of
'their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes.
Griggs Cooper & Co. 364.56
Johnson Bros.Whlse. Liq. Co.l,079.33
Old Peoria Co., Inc.
Ed. Phillips & sons co.
Ed. Ph~%llips & Sons "
Liquor Petty Cash Fund
Dept. of Conf.& inst.
Jury Duty
ValBj ornson, St. Treas.
Am. Natl. Bk. & Tr. Co.
Don Brander
City of C.H.
C.H. Agency
C.H. Pharmacy
Danielson Drug Store
JOhn P. Marchiniak
Modern Cleanup Service
Don Newcomb
Postmaster
Curtis Ramsdell
Barbara Reinhart
Robert Skiles
M. O.Watson
Am. Linen Sup. Co. (Park
Dale's Poptcorn
Lowry Lbr. Co.
John P. Murzyh
Northland Elec. Sup.
Northfield Co.
Olson ' s Plbg. Co.
Sepko Chemicals, Inc.
United .Chemi.cal Co.
80.96
314.46
40 9.97
459.90
20.00
144.00
4.48
19,492.41
50.00
50.00
4,672.00
5.14
9.16
'50.00
1,000.00
3,595.83
100.00
34.00
23.20
2.00
50.00
· 26.80
68.70
81.00
7.8O
22.73
61.45
30.70
26.96
8.75
27.50
Orbit Products
Payroll Account
Automatic Alarm Corp.
Binder Beverage Co.
City Wide Locksmithing Inc.
Distillers Distr. Co.
O.M. Droney Bev. Co.
Famous Brands,Inc.
John Folta
Gross industrial
Donald Hubert
Eddie Mattson
McKesson & Robbins
Mid-West Wine Co.
,pls. Btlg. Co.
Misc. Liq.& Rest. Tr. Fd.
Ed. Phillips& Sons Co..
Pilgrim Btlg. Co. ~
Joe Rak
Rex Distr. Co.
Francis Roach
John Romch
Schlitz Brewing Co.
Southside Distr. Co.
TOTAL BILLS
19.25
.3,027.70
54.00
16.15
13.00
.2,805.56
1,722.79
635.57
174.62
9.60
43.20
54,00
372.97
44.90
212.97
110.50
3,342.62
2,601.75
9.00
392.10
82.80
' 9.00
360 o 18
29 o 20
848,517.22
Bids on Two - 3/4 Ton Pickups were received from the following:
Minar Ford Co., Crystal Motors, Inc., Market Ford Co., Midway Co.,
Edison G.M.C., 7501 Highway ~65 N.E~, McGee Trucks,Inc.
Art Gob~l Ford Co.
Bids on One Heavy Duty Dump Truck were received from the following:
Minar Ford Co., 1700 Central Ave. Crystal Motors, inc.,7008 63rd Ave. N.
Market Ford, 725 W. Broadway McGee Trucks, Inc.,3001 Broadway N.E.
~idway Co., 1850 Univ. Ave.,St. Paul.
Bids on One 4-Wheel Drive Utility Vehicle were received from the following:
Minar Ford Co., Crystal Motors, inc., Market Ford, Midway Co.,
EdisoD G.M.C., .Park Jeep,Highway 7 & wooddale Ave. So.,
Berry Auto & Body, Inc., 253 E. Lake St.,Wayzata, and Art Gobel Ford.
Motion by King seconded by Land, that these bids be turned over to ~e
City Manager for tabulation and re~ort back at the next regular council
meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes.
A hearing was held on tree trimming on 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Streets.
This project would be for the purpose of preventing Dutch Elm disease.
The estimated cost would be 20¢ per front foot and on a 40 foot lot
would be $8.00. The removal would be included if a tree had to be re-
moyed. Several people were present who voiced themselves as being
against such a project.
Motion by Jeska seconded by Land, that the proposed assessable project
of tree trimming on 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Streets, be denied at th±s
time. Roll Call - All ~%yes.
The acceptance of Glover's Addition Plat and Glover's 2nd Addition Plat,
was discussed and ~he city attorney reported that a hearing should be
held before approval of these plats.
Motion by King seconded by Jeska, that the City Manager be authorized
to advertise a hearing to be held January 22nd, 1968 on these two Plats.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended the acceptance of-a
registered land survey which has been prepared for the Mobil Oil Co..
to, accompany the records for their service station being built'at 5250
Central Avenue, upon approval by the COunty Surveyor.
Motion by Jeska seconded by King, that we approve the registered land
survey. Roll Call - All Ayes.
On January 23rd at 8 p.m. the Planning & zoning Commission are arranging
a meeting with Mr. Carl Dale of Midwest Planning & Research, and Mr. Robert E~
Eidem representing the State of Minnesota, to ~eview the Reconnaisance Survey
and will invite City council members to attend this meeting.
Resolution offered by Jeska seconded by King, BE IT RESOLVED by ~he
City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,'as follows:
Walter Logacz is hereby designated as alternate director of the Suburban
Rate Authority for the year 1968, and until his successor is appointed.
Roll Call - All Ayes. ~
A letter has been received from the County Auditor of Ramsey County.,
asking Columbia Heights to share in the cost of Ditch %3, in the amount
of 81.765.25. The Council asked that a letter be written by the City
Manager and City Attorney informing~Ramsey County that there is a question
on Columbia ~Heights involvement in this project. ~
A letter has been received from Peter Barna, Attorney for~Carl Hipp,
asking the City to authorize payment of the $1200.00 which is owing ~
his client~
Motion by.Land seconded by Je~ka, that payment be authorized in the
amount of $1200.00 to Carl Hipp'and Peter Barna his attorney, and
that Columbia Heights be given a Quit-claim Deed and an Agreement.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
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The Mayor reported he had appointed Rosemary Byrnes, 1340 Pierce T~errace
as the fifth member on ~%e Senior Citizen five-man Board. The other'
members are Peter Tema, Bernard Reuper, Wm. Land and C.L. McCline. Als6
A1 Theis our new Finance Director will serve on this committee.
A letter was received from our Police Chief requesting permission 'to
send the following officers to schools:
1. Gary Gice to Suburban Police Academy, January 15 thru February 23rd,
1968, tuition $25.00.
.2. Sergean~ Cleland and Kullas to State Crime Bureau Intermediate School
January 22nd thru 30th. No cost accept for lunch.
3. Propose to sent six officers to a Chemical test operators school that
the City of Mpls. is putting on jan. l~th thru 20th and jan. 22nd thru
27th, so 'that we will have a certified operator for our breathalizer avail-
able nearly always.
4. Sergeant Bixler to attend the Juvenile Officers Institute, Jan,,3t thru
Feb. 2nd, to be held at Arden Hills Training Center. Tuition is-$20.00.
Motion by Land seconded by King, that this request of the Police Chief,
be authorized, with expenses allowed as necessary. Roll Call - All Ayes.
The S~reet Department request authorization to purchase a ~used 1956 Ford
Major Tractor, without loader at a cost of $990.00.
Motion by ~eska'seconded by Logacz, that'the City Manager be authorized
to spend up to $990.00 for a used Ford Major Tractor. 'Roll Call-All Ayes.
Motion by Jeska~ seconded by King, that the expenses for the City Manager
and City Engineer be authorized for a trip to Chicago~to present the City's
application for assistance on public-projects. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by King seconded by Jeska, that the license applications as per
list be granted, upon payment~ of the proper fees. Roll Call - Ail Ayes.
The Difficulties in establishing acceptable specifications on Police Cars
for all three communities was discussed.
Mption by King seconded by Jeska, th&t the bids on Police Cars be postponed
uDtil acceptable specifications can be established. Roll Call - All Ayes.
CDuncilman Land reported that the Traffic Commission recommended partici-
pation in t~e cost of a 'traffic signal at 53rd and University Ave~, even
though the entire installation is in Fridley, as it would be beneficial
to both Columbia Heights and the School district.
Motion by Land seconded by King, that 'the City Manager and Mayor be auth-
orized to enter into an agreement mith the Highway Department for a signal
at 53rd.and University, provided payment can be made after 196~. Roll
Call - All Ayes.
Motion by King 'seconded by Logacz, ttl~z~the m ~e~in,.~ adjourn at/10:35
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