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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJan 12, 1970OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting January 12, 1970 The meeting was called to order at 8:13 p.m. Jeska, Logacz, Nawrocki - present. Roll Call: Land, Heintz, The Invocation was given by Rev. Doug Henderson of the People's Church. Mayor Nawrocki welcomed the new Council member E. "Sebe" Heintz. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land that Janet Christenson be appointed Secretary to the Council. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz, that Councilman Land be named President of the Council. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 8:00 p.m. be designated as Council meeting night for this Council and the 3rd Monday be used as an extra meeting night at such time as the City Manager deems to be in order. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that Councilman Jeska be re-appointed to the Planning Commission, Councilman Logacz be appointed to the Library Board and re-appointed to the Human Rights Commission, Councilman Heintz be appointed to the Recreation Commission, Councilman Land be re- appointed to the Traffic Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the minutes of the last regular and special meetings be approved as presented in writing including the minutes of December 30th as amended, and the reading dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Logacz, seconded by Jeska that the following bills be~id out of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes. N.W. Bell Tel. Col. Hts. Water Dept. NO. States Power Co. Canada Dry Btlg. Co. Consolidated Bev. Co. Griggs Cooper & Co. Postmaster Payroll Account Consolidated Bev. Co. Griggs Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros.Whlse. Liq. Old Peoria Co., Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Am. Nat'l. Bank & Tr. Anderson Aggregates Band Box 774.34 City of Col. Hts. $ 50.00 383.19 Col. Hts. Pharmacy 17.88 258.72 Dale J. Dietrick 50.00 148.46 Fire Technology 5.00 315.60 1st Nat'l. Bank of St. 229.46 Paul 15,395.93 100.00 Fire Headquarters 20.00 37,401.47 Hts. Auto Wash 58.75 679.00 Hts. Electric, Inc. 29.25 161.13 Houser Corp. 60.00 4,422.75 Int'l. City Mgr. Assoc. 12.50 5,903.94 Ronald Kullas 18.50 2,909.96 Ronald Kullas 6.35 24,024.98 L. E. Publishers, Inc. 50.00 304.20 Thomas Larson 6.35 13.21 John Marchiniak 6.35 o Mpls. City Treasurer Mpls. City Treasurer Minn.Assoc. of C.D.DIR. Minn. Smoke Eater Minn. StateFi re Chiefs Modern Clean-up Serv. John Moneta James E. Montague Newcomb Brothers No. States Power Co. No. States Power Co. No. States Power Co. Richard Schmidt Snyder Electric Co. Smoke-Eater Alvin P. Theis Traffic Institute Malcolm O. Watson Payrol 1 Account Amsterdam Pen Co. Apache Office Supply The Carl Mfg. Co. The Child's World, Inc. C1 inton Books Doubleday & Co. , Inc. Family Book Service Lundbladls Bindery, Inc. A. C. McClurg & Co. 3M Business Products Monarch Book Co. Nat'l . Geographic Soc. Outdoor Life Book Club Roger A. Podan¥ & Assoc. Chas. Scribner's Sons Silver Burdette Co. Sincere Press Dept. of Audio Visual Coast to Coast Comm. of Taxation Conway Fire Extinguisher Home Gas Co. Lampert Bldg. Center Lange Tank & Mtce., Inc. Mel's Van 0 Lite John P. Murzyn Leo Singer Candy Co. Superior Pipe Spec. Co. C. W. Thomson Co. A & B Sporting Goods Coast to Coast Col. Hts. Recr. Comm. Nat'l . Recr. & Park Ac. Northland Milk Co. $ 9,852 18 91,600 OO 2 O0 36 O0 700 11,55O 3O 5O O0 73 94 5O O0 4 O0 1 ,254 64 206 62 5 38 4 O0 12 O0 12 5O 7 O0 2O 6O 5,157 15 16 23 l0 36 16 55 30 37 8 48 135 20 12 65 56 95 32 75 62 66 653 86 3 5O 4 49 169 5O 4 3O 24 45 8 95 714 23 94 16 47 7 O0 94 5O 12 16 16 85 23 76 15 2O 785 89 103 25 12 75 18 oo I 5o 144 99 5O O0 11 22 Speed-O-Print Corp. Automatic Alarm Corp. John Barna Bronner's Ext. Co. Cash Register Sales Cheerway Brands, Inc. Comm. of Taxation Consol idated Bev. Co. Distillers Ditb. Co. O. M. Droney Bev. Co. Eberhard Candy & Tobacco John Folta Frank Refrig., Inc. 8.85 60.00 15.20 8.75 33 75 1 ,314 43 3,278 92 8O 85 67 8O 833 181 148 98 Fridley Distributing Co. 10,608 Fritz Company, Inc. 56.79 Ganzer Distributor Gold Medal Bev. Co. Gross Industrial Hamm's Mpls. Co. Kuether Distrib. Co. Eddie Mattson McKesson Liquor Co. MidWest Wine Co., Inc. Misc. Liq. 3.2 & Rest.Tr. Pepsi Cola Btlg. Co. Petty Cash Fund Joe Rak Rex Distributing Co. Francis Roach John Roach Seven Up Btlg. Co. Southside Distrib. Co. Orfei & Sons, Inc. Orfei & Sons, Inc. 59 60 5O 2O 77 1 ,292.75 295.34 14.40 1,544 O4 2,O88 78 79 4O 1,377 75 3O 1 57 120 OO 51 O5 67 15 15 6O 591 3O 1 O9 2O 16 8O 389 63 32 4O 33,709 57 IO.927 02 Total Bills $284,781 .95 o Mayor Nawrocki presented the following Proclamation: WHEREAS: The life of a community is enriched through activities which enable its citizens to participate together, and WHEREAS: The Columbia Heights Jaycees have planned a full week of activites for young and old alike during the week of January 17-25, 1970, and WHEREAS: KSTP Radio and TV along with the Columbia Heights Sun, are participating with area merchants to publicize our community including events of the week, and WHEREAS: Nationally, the Jaycees are this week celebrating their 50th Anniversary as a group of young men of action, dedicated to community service, and NOW, THEREFORE, I Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do hereby proclaim January 17-25 as 1970 JAYCEES WINTER JAMBOREE WEEK. I do hereby urge every citizen, civic organization, and business establishment within our community, to participate in the various events planned for this week. I do further commend the Jaycees for their tremendous contribution of time and effort in this, as well as many other projects throughout the year, which help to make our community a better place in which to live. A copy of the Proclamation was given to Elliott Groth, Jaycees President. One bid on legal publications was received from Sun Newspapers. They submitted an affidavit of paid circulation along with their bid. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the bid of the Sun Newspaper for legal publcation for the City in 1970 be accepted. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bids on dog catcher services were received from the following: Tonka Kennels Per hour for regular hours - $6.80/hour Boarding any animal - 1.25/day Price for des l~oying 1.OO/animal Per hour other than regular hours 6.88/hour B & E Patrol $3,900 James E. Dooly $3,'800 Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska, that the bids be turned over to the City Manager for tabulation and report back at the next meeting. Roll Call - Ail Ayes. Bids on 1 truck mounted sewer maintenance unit combining a vacuum type catch basin cleaner and hydraulic sewer rodder were received from the following: Minar Ford Vacuum Body: Myers-Sherman Model 40OR, 16 cubic yard Jet Rodder: Model 400-R, 200 P.S.I. Truck: Ford CT 800, 49,000 GVW Total Price: $35,490.00 Del ivery Date: April 20, 1970 Myers-Sherman Co. Vacuum Body: Model 40OR, 16 cubic yard Jet Rodder: Model 400-R, 200 P.S.I. Truck: Ford CT 800, 49,000 GVW Total Price: $35,490.00 Delivery Date: April 20, 1970 the Since~only two bids received were exactly alike, Mayor Nawrocki questioned when the specifications were made up was anyone written out? The City Engineer reported this was the only combination unit that had been advertised. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz, that the bids be turned over to the City Manager and he will check if anyone else was written out of the specifications. Roll Call - All Ayes. A Resolution requesting technical services from the State was Offered by Logacz, seconded by Jeska, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that pursuant to statutory authority, the City Engineer for and on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights is hereby authorized to request and obtain from the Minnesota Department of Highways, needed engineering and technical services during the year of 1970; for which payment will be made by the City upon receipt of verified claims from the Commissioner of Highways. Roll Call - All Ayes. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Ron Blair was present requesting to do light welding work at 4040 Van Buren in the garage. ~is building is owned by the People's Church but is on the tax rolls. A question was raised about hazards as far as the Fire Department was concerned but the building is a cement block structure. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the Home Occupancy permit be granted to Ron Blair. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mr. Frank Biedny, 4230 Reservoir Boulevard, was present requesting vacating the street right-of-way east of Royce Street north of McLeod for a building site facing south on McLeod or east on Royce. The city would retain a permanent underground utility easement. The request which had been denied on two p~revious occasions was recommended unanimously by the Planning Commission. First reading of Ordinance #722 vacating the street was held with the 2nd reading on January 26, which will constitute a public hearing. John Hemak, 811 44th Avenue, was present requesting renewal of his special use permit to repair radios, televisions and phonographs and the sale of foreign language records. In addition this year he would like to include radio, television and phonograph sales. Mr. Hemak stated he has had no complaints in 1969 and will certainly comply with all the regulations. He included the following statements in his permit application: 1. Selling now. No expansion of any kind is planned. 2. No complaints in 1969 with p~esent operation. 3. No visible evidence of cartons, signs, posters, etc. has been shown or will be shown. 4. Disposition of cartons, etc., conducted inside. 5. It will be easier, conscientiously to serve on the Planning Commission. 6. C-1 and M-1 uses are now permitted in Home Occupations, as long as "home occupations" are confined to the rules and regulations permitted in the ordinance and no complaints were presented. The Council members felt it would be wise to call for a hearing to find out how the neighbors feel about selling. A lengthy discussion was held and the Council said Mr. Hemak had one of two choices: either amend the application to continue what he has been doing in the past or leave the application as it is and a hearing will be called for to find out how the neighbors feel. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the amended home occupancy permit application to repair radios, televisions and phonographs and sell foreign i~guage records as in the past at 811 - 44th Avenue N.E. be granted. Roll Call - All Ayes. A lot subdivision request was received from Peter Janeczko to split Lots 3, 4, and 5, Block 6, Sheffield's 2nd Sub. into two lots. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that the request be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation and Mr. Janeczko be instructed to present a surveyorls certificate showing the property to the Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. A letter was received from Mel Aanerud requesting a change in the City Charter recommending the City adopt the ward system of electing its Council. Mr. Aanerud was present at the meeting and said this was discussed at the Policy & Goals Committee meetings and they too recommended the Council look into the matter. This would relieve some problems of small pressure groups on the Councilmen and that one Council member from a particular area would represent the people and the pressure would be on only him and not the whole Council. A lengthy discussion was held and questions were raised on how the City would be divided up into wards. Mayor Nawrocki stated the Council cannot just change the charter and that it is up to the State Legislature or a vote of the people. He also said we do have a Charter Commission for the purpose of reviewing the Charter and making recommendations. This Commission is appointed by the District Judge. Motion by Land, seconded by Logacz that Mr. Aanerud's letter be placed on file. Roll Call - All Ayes. It was stated that a request of this nature be presented in the form of a petition. Motion by Jeska., seconded by Land to allow expenses for the Building and Plumbing Inspector to attend the 14th Annual Institute for Building Officials January 19-21, 1970 at the Pick-Nicollet Hotel. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the City Engineer, Assistant City Engineer and Street Forman be allowed to attend the City and Village Engineers and Public Works Officials conference January 29-30, 1970 at the University of Minnesota and expenses be allowed. Roll Call - All Ayes. A Recess was called at ii:O0 p.m. The meeting was called to order at i1:14 p.m. o A discussion was held on the request to operate a popcorn wagon from Francis Seward, 4550 Central. It was decided that the same restrictions placed on the ice cream wagons last summer be placed on the pop corn wagon. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska to grant the request subject to the following restrictions: 1. Adequate insurance is required $50,000 liability, $100,000 accident, $5,000 property damage. 2. They may not operate on arterial streets (a map will be furnished indicating where the arterial streets are.) 3. They may not cover any area more than two times daily. 4. They may not park within 50 feet of any street intersection. 5. They may not park beside~any park or recreation area. 6. They may not cause a sound or visual nuisance in violation of Ordinance ~01. 7. They may not operate on streets before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the Jaycees request to place a banner across Central in the usual location advertising the Winter Jamboree Week be granted upon presentation of proof of insurance coverage. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Logacz, seconded by Jeska to concur in the Mayor's appointment of Robert King to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mayor Nawrocki presented a resolution to go on record supporting the establishment of a Metro Aire Fire Service Training Center - the Resolution was prepared by the Metropolitan Section of the League of Minn. Municipalities. A Resolution supporting in principle the establishment of a Metropolitan Area Fire Service Training Center was offered by Jeska, seconded by Logacz, WHEREAS, the general public safety is partially dependent upon the ability of local fire departments to reduce and eliminate the threat of fire to life and property; and WHEREAS, this capability is achieved primarily through training exercises; and WHEREAS, the adequate training requires suitable facilities for the teaching of fire prevention and fire fig~ing techniques and methods; and WHEREAS, an adequate training facility does not now exist in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area; and WHEREAS, the need of such a fire training facility is increasing with the continuing growth and industrialization of the metrppolitan area; and WHEREAS, the fire training center and its staff would serve all fire prevention and fire fighting agencies in the metropolitan area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that it supports in principle the establishment of a Metropolitan Area Fire Service Training Center. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That authorities of all interested jurisdictions join together to plan the facility, determine its location and determine a method of financing its construction and operation which can be accepted by the participatin sponsors. Roll Call - All Ayes. o The City Attorney presented copies of a letter he will be sending to Dean Nyquist, Attorney for the Columbia Heights Apartment Owners Association in regards to garbage pick-up service. The City Attorney presented Ordinance #723 adopting all of the State Pollution Control Agency regulations by reference. A first reading of the Ordinance was held. A discussion was held on a lease agreement for court room facilities with the County of Anoka. The City Attorney will go over this and a contract or agreement will be made up. A discussion was held on the Snowmobile Ordinance and the City Attorney said our ordinance does not conflict with the State Laws in any way but he will get copies of the Attorney General's Opinions on this and will advise the Council if there is anything different. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that the license applications as listed ~e approved upon payment of proper fees and that the special use permits and home occupancy permits as listed be approved upon payment of proper fees with the same restrictions as applicable during the last calendar year be included. Roll Call - All Ayes. A discussion, was held on the proposed fountain at 41st and Central. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement to purchase the water fountain for the proposed park site at 41st and Central. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz Call - All Ayes. Se~/e'tary to the Coun¢i 1 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Special Meeting to ~.djourn.at )~1~:29 p.m. Roll Bruce G. Nawrocki , Mayor January 16, 1970 The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. Logacz, Nawrocki - present. Jeska - absent. Roll Call: Land, Heintz, Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz to appoint Temple Nygaard Secretary pro-rem. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Land, seconded by Logacz to waive the 12-hour prior notice requirement on meeting date and time. Roll Call - All Ayes. This special meeting was called for the purpose of considering the On-Sale Club Beer License application of the Columbia Heights Jaycees, in order that they might sell beer at various activites during their