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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDec 8, 1969131 . OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting December 8, 1969 The meeting was called to order at 8:02 p.m. Jeska, Logacz, Nawrocki - present. Roll Call: Land, King, Motion by King, seconded by Land that the minutes of the last regular and special meetings 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. No. States Power $ 630.00 Payroll Account 34,708.40 Minn. Hospital Ser. 1,218.14 Mpls. City Treas. 10,093.32 Famous Brands, Inc. 161.14 Johnson Bros.Whlse. Liq. 976.05 Ed Phillips & Sons 62.87 Johnson Paper & Sup. 131.98 Val Bjornson, State Tre3,947.94 A & A Hdwe. Albinson Am. Photocopy Equip. Am. Pub. Health Assoc. Am. Water Works Assoc. T. L. Anderson Mildred V. Carlson Carney Company Central Motor Sales City of Col. Hts. Coast to Coast Conway Fire Exting. Co. Cook Paint & Varnish Davies Water Equip. Co. 57.48 78.22 80.78 15.80 7.00 170.O0 2.50 49.00 193 20 5O O0 11 17 500 17 OO 287 55 T.C.Testing & Engr. Steve Wodziak Ziegler, Inc. Payroll Account A. & A. Hadwe. Am. Linen Supply Co. Comm. of Taxation Crown Iron Works Co. John T. Downey Kremer & Davis, Inc. Lampert Bldg. Center Lowry Lbr. Co. Miracle Equipment Co. John P. Murzyn Ovshak Prtg. Co. Leo Singer Candy Co. Daniel Strootman Kenneth J. Wick Const. Co. Williams Steel & Hdwe. Col. Hts. Recr. Comm. Insurance Co. of No. Am. Ovshak Prtg. Co. Am. Library Assoc. Eklund Clothing Co. Eklund Clothing Co. Merle Glader Gopher State Ext.Co. Hts. Electric, Inc. Int' 1.Conf.ofBldg. Off. Keep Fill Products Ronald Kullas A! Martinsen, Jr. Midwest Bldg. Serv. Mueller Company Nick Munsch Leonard M. Olson Rem's Auto Trim F. N. Shaffer Real Est. Russell Sonnenberg 5.50 Amsterdam Pen Co. 62.80 7.46 12.00 13.00 72.35 22.21 16.50 9.71 643.50 266.52 2.25 19.30 38.OO 150.00 9.25 R. R. Bowker Co. Demco Dover Publications, Inc. General Book Cover Gestetner Corp. Book Div. of Hearst Mag. Houghton Mifflin Co. Johnson Paper & Supply Kiplinger Washington Ed. The Kirkus Service, Inc. A. C. McClurg & Co. McGraw - Hill Book Co. Modern Learning Aids Monarch Book Co. Outdoor Life Book Club $ 105.00 59.25 227.06 3,186.97 242.59 6.8O 14.09 190.81 15.00 35,0O. 64.02 14.91 285.62 13.70 24.50 80.22 15.00 109.00 10.57 66.24 220.00 32.50 10.O0 2O.88 36.70 46.83 7.10 75.OO 71 .02 62.51 5.94 29.80 24.00 6O.OO 6.16 8.13 96.00 1,094.12 10.32 132. Ovshak Prtg. Co. $ Oxford University Press Roger A Podany & Assoc. St. Paul Book & Stat. Scott Publications Servi cemaster Sun Newspapers Frederick Ungar Pub. Co. Dept. of Audio Visual Comm. of Taxation Fidelity Bank &Trust First Nat'l. Bank Mpls. City Treasurer Modern Clean-up N.W. Nat'l. Bank Alvin P. Theis Canada Dry Btlg. Co. Consol idated Bev. Co. Famous Brands, Inc. Griggs Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros.Whlse. Liq. Merrill Chapman Co. Old Peoria. Co., Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Am. Linen Supply Co. John Barna Bronner ExterminatingCo. Col.Hts. Chamber of Comm. Comm. of Taxation Display Fixtures, Inc. Distillers Distrib. J. C. Doberty & Sons O. M. Droney Bev. Co. John Fol ta Fridley Bev. Co. Gross Industrial Service Hamm's Mpls. Co. 3.95 249. 79 7.85 32.50 15 O0 281 80 7 80 20 36 7 87 849 05 124,326 83 62,563 65 13,539 3O ll, 550 30 12,690 O0 18 5O 14 73 746 45 11,728 28 38 66 599 23 46 76 859 77 692 37 89 76 ll O0 8 75 100 O0 2,621 91 4 34 13,478 34 516 85 322 52 148 50 7, 101 59 6 40 1,414 9O Heights Electric, Inc. Hotel Trust Kuether Distrib. Co. Eddie Mattson McKesson Liquor Co. Midwest Wine Co. , Inc. Mpls. Bott! ing Co. Pac, I nc. Petty Cash Fund Joe Rak Francis Roach John Roach Schlitz Brewing Co. Scotsman Refig. Southside Distrib. Co. Sunderland, Inc. Bernadette O'Shea Domicela Voss $ 20.53 ! 10.00 2,002.19 104.40 7,492.30 742.96 97.48 43.20 38. 38 14.40 92.40 14.40 1 ,398.97 20.75 15.35 157.50 23.25 1 , 800 . O0 Total Bills $289,962.53 Hearings on assessable projects #631, 638, 639, and644 were held. Project #631. Waterline replacement from watermain to stop box on 40th Avenue, University to Central. The City Manager presented the project stating when 40th Avenue was widened it was necessary to move the stop box to a new location back of the new public sidewalk. It was recommended the cost of $173.70 be spread over a three year period or could be paid in full in 30 days without the 8% interest charge. 133. Project #638.. Alley Opening, Lookout to 5th Street, 4Oth to Summit. The assessment on this project is $3.92, the cost to be spread over a five year period. The City Engineer explained the alley will be maintained through alley maintenance funds and additional work will be done next year. The owner of 3974 - 5th Street was present objecting to the amount of the assessment stating she is paying more for the alley than her neighbors. It was pointed out to her that she is paying exactly $2.80 a foot on a 1OO' lot. Project #639. 53rd Avenue. Alley Surfacing, University to 4th Street from 52nd to This assessment on the project is $1.67 per foot. Project #644. Delinquent Weed Control. Albert Urspringer was taken off the list of delinquencies. John Moneta was present stating he felt the assessment was quite high. A Resolution adopting assessment rolls for the following local improve- ments and determining that said improvements have been made and ratifying and confirming all other proceedings, heretofore had: Special Assessment numbers 631, 638, 639, and 644 was offered by Logacz, seconded by Jeska. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, met on the 8th day of December, 1969, at the City Hall Council Chambers, being the time and place set when and where all persons interested could appear and be heard by the Council with respect to benefits, and to the proportion of the cost of making the local improvements above described, a notice of such hearing having been heretofore duly published as required by law, and a notice mailed to each property owner of record stating the proposed amount of the assessment; and, WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore estimated and fixed the cost of such local improvements and has prepared an assessment roll therefore. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HEREBY RESOLVES: Section 1. That this Council does hereby adopt theaforesaid assessment rolls known and described as "Assessment Roll for Local Improvements numbered 631, 638, 639, and 644. Section 2. That this Council hereby finds and determines that each of the lots and parcels of land enumerated in said assessment rolls was and is especially benefited by such improvement in an amount not less than the amount set opposite in the column headed "Total amount of lien against each tract of land" And this Council further finds and determines that the proper proportion of the cost of such improvement to be especially assessed against such lot or parcel of land is the amount set opposite the description of each such lot or parcel of land respectively in said assessment rolls in said column headed "Total amount of lien against each tract of land." Section 3. That said assessments may be paid in part or in full without interest on or before January 7, 1969, or in annual installments for a period of from one to ten years as designated on each assessment roll, payable on or before the 30th day of September, annually, with 8% interest thereon. Failure to pay the annual install- ment renders the same delinquent and thereafter a 10% penalty is added and the said delinquent special assessment is certified to the County for collection with the real estate tax. Section 4. That this Council 134. did hereby determine and redetermine to proceed with said improvements, does ratify and confirm all other proceedings heretofore had in that regard, and said improvement shall hereafter be known and numbered as "Local Improvements numbered 631, 638, 639, and 644." Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Passed this 8th day of December, 1969. Roll Call All Ayes. A Resolution establishing special garbage and rubbish pick-up service rates for qualified senior citizens and extra can service rates where requested was offered by: Jeska, seconded by Logacz, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights: WHEREAS, it has been determined that a practical hardship exists for certain low income Senior Citizens in our community to finance the expanded garbage and rubbish pick-up service: NOW, THEREFORE, the following procedure shall be instituted in respect to said Senior Citizens: 1. Upon request by a Senior Citizen, a form requesting certain information such as age, need for a lesser service (one can), and annual income of the household, shall be sent to said individual. 2. The completed form, signed by the Senior Citizen, shall be checked by the City Administrative Offices and filed for the appropriate billing category. 3. Senior Citizens with household incomes of over $1,8OO.O0 per year and not exceeding $3,000.00 per year shall be given a reduced garbage service rate of $1.00 per month. 4. Senior Citizens with household incomes of $1,800.00 or less per year shall be given a reduced garbage service rate of $.50 per month. 5. Income shall be determined from the present year's income, which includes all forms of receipts. 6. The reduced rates for Senior Citizens shall be effective on the next regular billing date following receipt of the completed form. 7. Extra service where additional garbage can service is desired can be made available for an extra $1.00 per can per month on a minimum of 6 months paid by a separate billing in advance. Passed this 8th day of December, 1969. Roll Call - All Ayes. A discussion was held on a list of six requests for reconsideration of garbage service rates. A gentleman from 4455 Jackson Street was present stating he hauls all his garbage to a dump in St. £1oud when he visits his mother each week in St. Cloud. He also has an incinerator and garbage disposal in his home and sees no need for collection service. He complained about the unsightly condition around the Salvation Army Box across the street from his home in Hilltop. The Council felt everyone should be treated the same and if a request like this is granted others will come in and ask for the same. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #721 prohil~iting back yard burning in the City of Columbia Heights. He explained this is the exact wording in the State Pollution Control Agency regulations. ^ discussion was held on regulating industries and the City Attorney will continue working on the ordinance. 135. No action was taken on Ordinance //717 allowing a restaurant in C-2 zone. The City Engineer presented a Resolution establishing municipal state aid street, offered by King, seconded by Land, WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, that the street hereinafter described, should be designated as "Municipal State Aid Street", under the provisions of Minnesota Laws of 1959, Chapter 500; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the street described and numbered as follows, to-wit: MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET MSAS No. 13-115-O90 - Stinson Boulevard from its intersection with Fairway Drive (Anoka CSAH //4), northerly to its intersection with 5th Street N.W. (MSAS 47-103-010) (New Brighton), be and hereby is designated as a "Municipal State Aid Street" of said City, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Highways of the State of Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Highways for his consider- ation, that upon his approval of the designation of said street, or portions thereof, such approved street or portion thereof shall comprise the Municipal State Aid Street System of the City of Columbia Heights, and that same be constructed, improved and maintained in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Highways, and the provisions of Minnesota Laws of 1959, Chapter 500. Passed this 8th day of December, 1969. Roll Call - All Ayes. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS A request was received from Rodney Billman, Inc. for a very minor side lot waiver for 2310 Innsbruck Parkway. A letter was submitted by the next door neighbor stating no objections to the waiver. Motion by King, seconded by Jeska that the 0.27' side yard waiver be granted upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. A discussion was held on a proposed walkway on Monroe Street between 46th and 46½ Avenues for school children walking to Valley View and the Junior High Schools. The Traffic Commission and the Planning Commission have both recommended the Council meet with the Council of Hilltop Village to consider the matter further. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that the City Manager be instructed to contact the Village Council of Hilltop and attempt to set up a joint meeting with them Monday, December 15th at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the walkway. Roll Call - All Ayes. A discussion was held on a request for hockey rink lights at McKenna Park. Mr. Dick Borchardt from the Boosters Club was present and said there may be a possibility the Boosters could come up with the money for the project. More thought will be given to the project and decisions reached at a later date. A recess was called at lO:i7 p.m. The meeting came to order at 10:30 p.m. A discussion was held on the purchase of a Vac All Sewer Cleaning machine. Motion by King, seconded by Land that the City Manager be authorized to call for bids on a sewer cleaning machines, bids to be opened at the January 12th meeting of the Council. Roll Call - All Ayes. 136. REPORTS The City Manager reported contacting hardware stores in the Columbia Heights area informing plastic garbage containers are illegal in the City and asking cooperation in selling metal containers to the residents. The City Attorney reported the new Council members take office the first business day in January and there is no requirement that a Council meeting be held that day. He reported either an ordinance be adopted or the City Manager call a meeting to establish the date of the first meeting. The City Attorney informed the Council members there has been trouble in the schools with people pulling the fire alarms. The City Engineer reported Orfei and Sons began work on the H.U.D. project. LICENSES Councilman King raised a question about a solicitor's license application from the Christian Record Braille Foundation and it was decided to hold the application until another meeting. Motion by King, seconded by Jeska that the license applications as per list attached except the one from Christian Record Braille Foundation be approved as presented upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by King, seconded by Jeska All Ayes. Secretary ~o the Council to~~adjourn at 1/~?-~3 p.[. Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Rol 1 Ca11 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting December 22, 1969 The meeting was called to order at 8:07 p.m. Jeska, Nawrocki - present. Logacz - absent. Roll Call: Land, King, 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.