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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNov 10, 196911-7. OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting November lO, 1969 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call: Land, King, Jeska, Logacz, Nawrocki - present. The City Manager and City Engineer were both out of town for this meeting and John Barna and Armond Borocki held their positions respectively. The invocation was offered by Rev. Doug Henderson of the People's Church. Motion by Land, seconded by King that the minutes of the last regular and special council meetings be approved as presented in writing and the reading dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by King, seconded by Land that the bills be paid out of their proper funds as follows: Roll Call - All Ayes. Postmaster Payroll Account Minn. Blue Cross Canada Dry Btlg. Co. Johnson Bros. Whlse. Liq. Johnson Paper & Supply $ 12 50 35,252 76 1,218 14 110 28 776 64 74 83 Robt. Peterson, Co. Treas. 1 ,575 Val Bjornson, State Treas. 5,961 Election Judges 1,098 Anoka Co. Municipal Ct. 12 Armco Steel Corp. 56 Auto Gear Co. 63 Bill Boyer Ford 86 City of Col. Hts. 50 City Wide Locksmithing 10 Col. Hts. Pharmacy 67 Col. Hts. Pharmacy 3 Construction Bulletin 35 Conway Fire Extinguisher 9 Elvin Safety Supply, Inc. 11 Farweil, Ozmun, Kirk & Co. 15 The Flax Company 32 Gestetner Corp. 30 Gopher Bearing Co. 88 Gopher State Ext. Co. 12 Chet Herringer 10 Hobi, Incorporated 8 77 31 14 O0 55 10 95 OO O0 O9 O4 25 O0 36 O0 94 4O 37 OO OO 88 Hoff Rubber Stamp Co. Hoover Wheel A1 ignment Int' 1. Harvester Co. Insty-Prints Bernard Jablowski Johnson Paper & Supply Kremer & Davis, Inc. League of Minn. Munc. 4.29 8 5O 818 61 45 3O O0 15 O5 12 OO 23 O0 Maintenance Experts $ John Marchiniak Mark Tool Co. Mel's Van-O-Lite Metro. Bus. Forms Midway Tractor & Equip. Minn. Civil Service Dept. State of Minn. - Doc. Sec. Northern Sanitary Supply Northfield Co. North Star Concrete Co. Northwest landfi I1 Olson Equipment Co. O.E. Auto Supply, Inc. Ovshak Printing Oxford Chemicals Riebeth Welding Supply Sewal 1 Bros., Ind. Supp. Stromberg Products Mite Cp. Suburban Rubber Stamp Co. Uniforms Unlimited M.O. Watson Zander Lettering Better Homes & Gardens Book of the Month Club R. R. Bowker Co. Col . Hts. Pub. Library Doubleday & Co., Inc. Heights Electric, Inc. Lundblad's Bindery, Inc. 3M Business Products A. C. McClury & Co. Monarch Book Co. Nat'l . Geographic Our Living World of Nat. 585 OO 800 12 95 15 19 69 82 18 76 66 O0 20 OO 31 OO 24 22 227 32 300 67 O0 2 72 69 50 1 ,225 51 9 26 2O 41 2 65 2 98 6 3O 72 40 810 11 4O 37.00 3O 2O 24 98 170 75 19 58 62 40 98 6O 4 86 1,906 O8 13 3O 4 25 118. Moody I s Invest. Ser. $ Outdoor Life Book Club Ovshak Prt. Co. Plays, Inc. Roadrunner Library Ser. Servicemaster of Twin St. Paul Book & Stat. Silver Burdett Co. Univ. of Minnesota American Linen Supply City Wide Locksmithing Coast to Coast Stores Garlands, Inc. Heights Electric, Inc. Heinen & Mason, Inc. Hoofer Glass of Mpls. Johnson Paper & Supply Lange Tank & Ma int. Mpls. Saws Co. John Murzyn No. Lexington Lands. No. Star Concrete Co. Olson's Plumbing Co. Plywood Minnesota, Inc. Richard L. Schmid~ Sep-Ko Chemicals Inc. Seven up Btlg. Co. Leo Singer Candy Co. Siwek Lumber & Mil lwork Steve Wodziak Col. Hts. Pharmacy Col. Hts. Recrd. Comm. Royal C. Hedblad The Pommer Mfg. Co. Payroll Account Am. Linen Supply Co. John Barna Bronner Exterm. Co. Comm. of Taxation Cons. Bev. Co. Distillers Distrib. J. C. Doherty & Sons O. J. Droney Bev. John Fol ta Ganzer Distrib. Gold Medal Bev. Co. Hts. Electric, Inc. Kuether Distrib. Co. Eddie Mattson McKesson Liquor Co. Mel's Van-O-Lite Merrill Chapman Co. 40.00 4.64 45.95 48.58 57.9O Cit.19.80 7.OO 29.90 8.7O 6.8O 10.00 41 .53 41 .62 290.43 334.30 230 .OO 49.39 73.58 3O .O4 23.50 440.00 97.22 194.15 12.20 15.O0 37.5O 29.00 90.33 4O .4O 38.9O 18.68 202.65 15.OO 45.56 1,549. O4 166.83 17.O0 8.75 2,649 58 275 35 3,457 37 1 ,O49 6O 2,228 36 59 4O 1 ,411 .07 15.15 475.79 2,421 .08 75.2O i ,996.97 82.91 38.99 Midwest Wine Co., Inc. $ IO3.07 Mis. Liq.3.2 & Rest.Tr. Fun. 130.00 Mod. Air Condt. Co. 114.80 Olson's Plbg. 1 1.OO Joe Rak 16.80 Petty Cash 44.89 Refr. Guarantee Corp. 23.70 Rex Distributing Co. 555.15 Francis Roach 119.70 John Roach 15.60 Seven-up Btlg. Co. 256.47 Southside Distrib. Co. 8.20 Sun Newspapers 5.00 Consolidated Bev. Co. 865.00 Old Peoria Co., Inc. 788. 19 Ed Phillips & Sons Co. 3,048.62 Construction Bulletin 26.50 Eddie Automatic Trans. 106.77 Leef Bros., Inc. 168.74 Modern Clean-up Serv. 3,878.80 Ovshak Printing ~o. 238.50 Postmaster of Mpls. 300.00 Russell Sonnenberg 5.10 Alvin P. Theis 9.40 N.W. Nat'l. Bank of Mp. 93,319.23 Anderson Aggregates 746.50 Dunkley Surfacing Co., 1,480.50 Midwest Asphalt Corp. 537.60 John Nelson Excavating 455.50 Olson's Plbg. 998.00 Richards Oil Co. 1,792.32 Total Bills $143,593.68 119. Bids on $660,000 Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund bonds were received from the following as per bid tabulation attached: E. J. Prescott Robert S. C. Peterson, Inc. First National Bank of St. Paul Dain, Kalman & Quail Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that the bids be turned over to the Assistant City Manager for tabulation and report back later in the meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. A hearing was held on proposed sidewalks for the south side of 49th Avenue between University and Monroe Street and approximately 20 citizens were in attendance. Armond Borocki from the Engineering staff explained the engineering part of the project stating a 5' sidewalk would be built immediately behind the curb, the south side chosen because the present sidewalk in Hilltop was on the south side as were the schools, and sloping problems on the north were greater than those on the south. Retaining walls may have to be built on Jefferson and Madison Street but the project will include restoration of what- ever changes in grade wQuld be done. Mayor Nawrocki stated 60% of the cost would be picked up by the city in general taxes as people from other areas would be using the sidewalks, and the remaining 40% would be assessed back in the same manner as an improvement of this kind usually is. The total cost of the project will be around $9500. A question was raised on who would maintain the sidewalks. Most of the residents felt the city should handle snow removal. Mayor Nawrocki said no firm promise could be made at this time but if the city did handle the snow removal it would be done the same as is done in the business district. Concern was expressed over children crossing at 49th and Monroe and one resident asked if the city could install a four-way stop at the intersection. The Mayor recommended this be taken up at the next Traffic Commission meeting and he stated he would ask the Police to patrol the area more often to control drag racing. A vote of persons present showed 10 in favor and 7 opposed to the project. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the construction of 5' sidewalks on 49th Avenue from Monroe to University in the 1970 constru~ction season. Roll Call - All Ayes. A Resolution ordering improvements was offered by Logacz, seconded by Jeska, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by Motion on the 22nd day of September, 1969 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property owners, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a Council meeting on the 10th day of November, 1969, and WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed by special assessments, under Charter provisions. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows: 49th Avenue (South side) from University to Monroe Street N.E. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: Concrete. 3. That a careful estimate of the 120. cost of the improvement has been made by the City Manager and the several lots and parcels of land fronting upon and adjacent to such proposed improvement, which he deemed benefited thereby, were properly notified of said hearings, and 4. That the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of the several parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained. 5. These improvements shall also be known as Project No. 642. Passed this 10th day of November, 1969. Roll Call - All Ayes. Resolution awarding the sale of $660,000 Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds was offered by Land, seconded by King, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, that the bid of First National Bank of St. Paul and associates named therein, to purchase the $660,000 general obligation Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds of the City to be dated November 1, 1969, and to be issued in accordance with the published notice of sale therefor, at a price of $212,581.25 and accrued interest, 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 972 973 974 975 976 977 978 979 5 7O% 5 7O% 5 7O% 5 7O% 5 75% 6 00~o 6 00~o 6 00% is hereby found and declared to be the highest and best bid received pursuant to said notice of sale, and is hereby accepted. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized and directed to endorse an acceptance on said bid, and ~n a copy thereof, and to return such copy to the successful bidder. The good faith check of said bidder shall be retained by the City Treasurer pending completion and delivery of the bonds, and the good faith checks of other bidders shall be forthwith returned to them. Roll Call - All Ayes. The second reading of Ordinance #694 on snowmobiles was held. The ordinance was offered by Land, seconded by Jeska. Roll Call - All Ayes. Councilman Jeska stated he was entirely happy with the ordinance and asked why the section on noise of operation was taken out. The City Attorney explained this was notin t~state law, but it might be in direct conflict with the state law. Also, the noise problems would probably be covered in Section 4. A discussion was held on Ordinance #696 - conduct in schools. Councilman Land read two letters from the teachers organizations opposed to adoption of this ordinance. The City Attorney stated he feels this is unnecessary as we have other ordinances on record that are certainly sufficient to prosecute anyone who is disorderly. 121 . Motion by Logacz, seconded by Jeska that ordinance #696 be tabled indefinitely. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Land, seconded by King that the two letters from the teachers organizations concerning ordinance #696 be placed on file. Roll Call - All Ayes. A request was received from Donald Benny to rezone 528 - 40th from C-l, Local Commercial, to M-l, Light Industrial to build a 30I X 50I building to be used as a machine shop. This request was recommended by the Planning Commission on a 3 to 2 vote. Mr. Benny presented a letter he received from the bank stating it would be more favorable to get a loan for the building if the property were rezoned. The Council indicated some concern over patch-work zoning. Motion by King, seconded by Land that the request be denied. Roll Call - All Ayes. A request was received from David Hansen for a home occupancy permit to repair snowmobiles in his garage at 41OO - 7th Street N.E. The request was unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission and Mrs. Hansen presented a signed agreement from 64 neighbors saying they have no objections. Motion by Jeska, seconded by King that the home occupancy permit for 4100 - 7th Street to repair snowmobiles be granted subject to the following requirements: That there be no operation of business between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., that there be no running of snowmobile engines on Sunday and the parking requirements of the City of Columbia Heights be complied with. Roll Call - All Ayes. A lot subdivision request was received from Nicholas Kucisko to divide 1021 - 41st into~rth and south parcels. The request was unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission but the northerly half would have to have street access. Motion by Land, seconded by King to grant the request and the outstanding specials would be divided according to the benefited lots. Roll Call: Land, King, Logacz - Ayes. Jeska, Nawrocki - Nay. The subdivision was granted. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Motion by King, seconded by Jeska that the Council concur with the Traffic Commission recommendation to move one of the two parking meters between the alley between Central and Van Buren to facilitate better bus movement and designate the spot no parking by painting the space yellow. Roll Call - All Ayes. Jack Meyer of the ~ansit Commission and the Commission's arc~tect, Peter Hall, were present to show plans for a proposed bus shelter on the corner of 44th and Central on the 15' easement as recommended by the Traffic Commission. Mr. Meyer said the purpose of this shelter is to encourage bus riding in the metropolitan area and that four shelters like this are planned for the metro area, one in Bloomington, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Columbia Heights. 122. Two sites were considered in Columbia Heights, one at 37th and Central and the other at 44th and Central. The Transit Commission decided on 44th and Central as two bus lines pass this corner and on 37th there is a building where people can stand inside and wait for the bus during bad weather. The shelter will be heated in the winter, will have a pay telephone, tempered plate glass windows for visibility, and news stands. Motion by King, seconded by Land to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Commission to provide a bus shelter on the corner of 44th and Central Avenue N.E. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Land, seconded by King to table the second reading of Ordinance #717 amending Ordinance #462 to allow a restaurant in a C-2 zone until the next regular meeting of the City Council. Roll Call - All Ayes. First reading of Ordinance #720 amending Ordinance #462 rezoning Lots 21 and 22, Block 2, Reservoir Hills (4341 Central) from C-2-S General Shopping Center to C-2 General Commercial was held. A discussion was held on the license renewal fee for multiple dwellings and the Building Inspector was directed to obtain a survey of what other communities charge on this. No action was taken on consideration of a senior citizens garbage rate for hardship cases. Motion by King, seconded by Land that the City Manager be authorized to call for bids on a used loader, the bidsto be opened November 24. Roll Call All Ayes. Motion by King, seconded by Land to authorize the taking of an option for a one year extension on our sewer cleaning compound contract with the Sanfax Company. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mr. Barna reported the City Manager received a call from H.U.D. on Friday and they concurred in the award of bids to Orfei & Sons. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that a special meeting be called for Monday, December 1st at 8:00 p.m. to be held in the regular Council Chambers for the purpose of consideration of adoption of assessment rolls. Roll Call - All Ayes. The City Attorney reported a request for an ordinance prohibiting drag racing and screeching of Seels. The ordinance will be reviewed by the Traffic Commission. The City Attorney reported the bus fare case has been filed and the transcript was ordered from the reporter. 123. A discussion was held on taking bids for a sewer cleaning machine but the Council felt we were not ready to call for bids in December and Mr. Jolly will make a report on what type of program can be worked out for rental. Councilman Jeska asked Mr. Borocki about the situation on Fairway Drive and Mr. Borocki said he would have to check with George Brown and a report will be mailed to the Council this week. Councilman Jeska also asked if the alley between Central and Van Buren from 39th ~o 40th could be surfaced. Four people have asked for this and he suggested they file a petition for a concrete alley. Motion by Land, seconded by Logacz that the license applications as per list attached, be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by King, seconded by Logacz Call - All Ayes. to adjourn at 12:~9 p.m. Roll Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Secretary to the Council OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS November 24, 1969 Regular Meeting The meeting was called to order at 8:08 p.m. Roll Call: All present. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved as presented in writing and the reading dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that the following bills be paid out of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes. Comm. of Taxation Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Payroll Account Canada Dry Btlg. Co. Consolidated Bev. Co. Famous Brands, Inc. Griggs Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros. Whle. Liq. 13.73 Old Peoria Co., Inc. $ 6,678.45 975.14 A.A. Battery Co. 59.16 34,903.82 Acme Auto Co., Inc. 66.50 i10.77 Addressograph Corp. 66.28 306.90 Am. Linen Supply Co. il.97 3,379.90 Am. Soc. of Mech. Engr. 4.00 1,736.44 B & E Patrol, Inc. 300.00 3,779.81 W.H. Barber Oil Co. 646.79