HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 25, 197067.
Motion by Heintz,
Ail Ayes.
seconded by
J~ska to ~djourn at 1:35 a.m.
.Roll Call -
~-'~/~cretar~ to the Co~un i
~FF~CIALPROCEED~S
'Regu~lar meeting '
'Themeeting w~s cal2ed to order-at 8:10 P.M.
'Logacz, Nawrocki - present.
Roll call:
May ~5, 1970
Land~ Hei~tz, J~ska,
'The invocation was given by Rew Edgar Streufert of St. Mathews Lutheran ChUrch.
'Motion by Land seconded by-Heintz that Mrs. Temple Nygaard be appointed Secretary
Pro Tem until the return of Janet Christe~son. Ail ayes.
Motion by Jeska seconded byLogacz that the minutes of the last regular meeting
be approved as presented in writing and the reading dispensed with. Ail ayes.
Motion by Land seconded by Heintz that the follo~dng bills be paid out of their
proper funds. Roll call - Ail ayes.
Firemen~ Relief Assn.
Police Relief Assoc.
A~. Natl. Bank & Trust Co.
Univ. of Wisconsin
Postmaster'
Payroll Account
Consolidated Beverage Co.
Ed Phillips & Sons Co.
League of Minn. Municipalities
John Barna
City of Columbia Heights
Col.Hts. Fire Dept.
Col. Hts. Fire Dept.
James Dooley
Farwell,Ozmun,Kirk & Co.
Royhl Hedblad
Hoffman Electric Co.
Albert Kordiak et al
Lee Industrial Division
Lloyds Sport ~Tnop
John P. Marchiniak '
John P. Marchiniak
15350.00 Minn. Insurance Agency 1,697.00
1,350.00 Minnesota Onan Corp. 17.98
1,187.96 Modern Cleanup Seri~ce 1,000.00
70.00 Motorola Co.vmunications 600.00
50.00 Mr. Steak 8.50
37,902.77 No.States Power Co. 4.00
67.45 N.W.Bell Tel. Co. 25.00
355.78 Paper Calmenson & Co. 197.20
120.00 Spencer Sokolowski 750.00
2.50 Russell Sonnenberg 5.25
50.00 State Treasurer 22.75
204.00 Daniel Strootman 19.24
52.00 ~n City Filter Service 9.00
316.66 Williams 33.28
204.00 Zander Lettering 6.25
10.00 Acme Fast Freight 13.47
28.00 Amsterdam. Pen Co. 140.00
160.00 Better Homes & Gardens 6.60
267.60 Carl¥~g. Co. 29.95
20.58 Elliot Film Co. 4.67
10.00 Gmylord Bros. Inc. 22.98
21.95- Johnson Paper & Supply Co. 34.60
Listening Library !nc,
Monarch Book Co.
Outdoor Aife Book Club
Ovshak Printi~ng Co.
Regent Book ~o.
Silver Burdette Co.
C. S. Underhill
U of M Audio-Visual~'~ep~t.
Payroll Account
Coca Cola Btlg.N~dwest Inc.
Crow Iron ~orks
H.E.Erickso~ Co. !nc.
James Kapala
Mel's Van 0 Lite
Leonard M. Olson
Pepsi Cola Btlg Co.
Williams Steel & Hdwe Co.
Col.Hgts. Recr. Comm.
Forty Xnots ~
George Kolesar
Gar~ Scholla
~ilson Sporting Goods
~Yolverine Sports Supply
Consolidated Beverage Co.
John Folta
Donald Hubert
Eddie Mattson
205.23 Inter~a! Revenue Service 54.00
640.02 P~ls. Bottling Co. 95.52
7.35 N.%~.Bell TeI, Co~ 4.50
19.50 Francis Roach · 100.80
10.22 Famous Brands Inc. 15,02
20.00 Consolidated Beverage Co. 330.70
2.50 Payroll Accounb 168.00
4.49 Anderson Aggregates Irc. 40.29
83~.23 Buena Vista Motel 28.00
17.25 Col. Hts. ~ater Dept. 27.70
497.85 ~!ey Surfacing Co. 391.00
25.35 Earl Gust~fson .~ ~ 103.30
15.00 ~nar Ford Co~ Inc. ' 35,490.~
6.48 Mpls. Gas Co. 497.06
' 15.~ Minn.C~s & Finance Off,Assn. 6..00
10.lC Nc.States Power Co. 2~008~52
4.~ Nc.States Power Co. 1~5~.78
207.00 N.'~.Bell Tel. Co. 759.56
49~02 Robt.Peterson Co.~eas. 1,166.37
67.50 Robt.Pete~son Co.Trgas. 370.38
48.00 Robt.Peterson Co.Treas. 8.00
6.88 Mpls~ Poetaster 250.00
192.43 Village of St.Anthony 18, 754.67
174.30 Malcoh O. ~*~atson 52.55
29.7O
8.40 Total Bills 113,922,89
83.60
Award of Bids on Hca ~v~.. Duty Truck ·
Motion by Jeska seco6de'6 by Hein{z that the bid on a heavy duty truck be awarded to
the low bidder Market Ford Sales in the amount of $5,465.00 and the' Mayor and City
Manmger:~ be ~.thorized to enter into a contract~for same. ~Roll call - a~ ayes.
H_earin.~ on concrete Al.l_e.y. paving from 48t~ to 49th bet~,een 4~th and 5th Streets.
Several people were present for this heari~g. The City Engineer stated-~at the
grade is extremely flat and it ~Lll have t,o be staked very carefully. He e~stimated
a cost of $5 per assessable front foot for~ this lC' ~de alley. The Resolution
ordering the Improvement %ms of Eered by Land seconded by Heintz BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED
bythe City Council of the City of Col'umbia Heights "~qE~ the City Council of the
Ci%y of Columbia Heights by Motion on the ~llth~day.of May 1970 o ~rdered notice of a
hearing to be given to property o~.mers, and ~P~EREAS purso~ant to a notice of hearing
certain residenta appeared at a Council Meeting on the 25th day of MgM 1970 and
~qEREAS the Council dete mines to proceed~vAth this loca~ imRrovement a ,portion of
the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter~ provisions~. NOW
THE~EFORE, IT iS HEREBY RESOLVED: (1) That the location and extent of such~im-
prevements is as follows: Concrete alley~paving, 48th ~o 49th between 4tH and
5th Street (2) That the materials to be used are as follows: Concrete (3) That a
careful estimate of the cost of the improvement has been ma~de by the City Manager
an~ 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 6f the
several parcels so. improved as nearly as pan be ascertained. (5) These improvements
shall alse be known as Project No. 649. passed t5is 25th day of May 19~7~. Roll
Call All Ayes.
69.
Request for rezonin~ 3738 Reservoir Blvd. (Shell Oil Co.)
Mr. Robert Guzy represented °hell Oil Company in their re_~uest for rezoning of Lot
12 Spains Addition fran R-3 to C-2. A rezoning ordinance #711 had a first reading
last Septenber but lost for lack of a second. Several residents from the area
were present with their attorney ~r. James Tuzinski 6bjecting to the rezoning,
the expansion of the station facility, and the vacating of the east-west alley.
A petition was presented signed by many property owners within 300 feet.
Motion by Land seconded by Heintz that the petition as regards the 37th and
Central rezoning be accepted and placed on file. Ail ayes
No action was taken on the rezoning or on the vacatin~ of the alley. Cbuncil-
men Land, Heintz, and Losacz stated their disapproval of both r~quests, although
Councilman Jeska still favors the rezoning.
Second R6adin$ of Ordinance 731~ Sale .of Property
Orddnance 731 was offered by Jeska seconded by Logacz, authorizing the sale of
~the northerly 25 feet of Lot 13 Block 9 Hilltop to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Keller.
Roll call - all ayes
Drivewa~ access for 4720 Stinson Blvd.
4726 Stinson Blvd. does not have suf{{cient side yard for a driveway, nor legal
access to the pub$ic alley~ich serves lots to the south. Motion by Heintz
seconded by Jeska that the City Manager and City Attorney be instructed to in-
vestigate the off street parking (or the lack of it) for 4720 Stinson Blvd. and
report back as to the manner in which the city might enforce the off stre&t
p4rking ordinance with respect to-pFoviding thS parkin~. Ail ayes.
Second readin~ of Ordinance 732 - Resulatin[ Use of Alcoholic Beverages
The City Attorney reco~r~ended adding a phsase or clause which would fo~,id
minors to sell alcoholic beverages. Ordinance as corrected offered by Land
seconded by Heintz. Ail ayes.
Minneapolis-St.Psul sanitar~ district sewerage works .~
The Minneapolis-St,Pa~l sanitary district suggested thab a resolution be adopted
authorizing/~u~d ~e~of the sewers. Howewr this would be only a temporary
contract running until August !st, 1970, and no action was taken.
Lot subdivision - 4230 Reservoir Blvd.
Mr. Frank Biedn¥ was present. The wo~-ding of the legal description for hi~ lot
subdivision has now been corrected. No action was ~ecessary.
Retainin$ wall - 580 - 43rd A~. ~4.E.
Mr. Michael Simons .home at the above address on the southwest corner of 43rd and
Washington is on an extremely high bank, and the foundation of the house is
in need of same additional support. He wishes to erect ~ retaining walle, east
and north of his home. There is no problem with the ~.~all on the ~ashington street
side, as that can be erec'bed on his own land; however the wall on the north side
along 43rd ~enue would, encroach on ~.~at is now the city's right-of-way. Motion
by Land seconded by Jeska th~ the City Attorney be i'~structed t o draft an
ordi~auce wb. ich would convey-15 feet of the city property on 43rd Avenue to
Mr. Simons allotting him to build a retaining wall as recommended by the City
Engineer. Roll call, all ayes.
City Property .a.d. jacent £o 18~8 - 39th Avenue
Mr. Gary Tra~rse had asked to buy 30 feet of city property adjacent to his ~
home at 18~8 - 3?th Avenue. He already has a driveway easement over part of this
l~and, and now he ~Jishes to make a lawn, and~to fence-in the 30 feet. However he
is not in a~reement to t~he appraisers valuation of $2,250.00. Mayor Nawrocki
exTress~d the city's unwillingness to give up too much of its property in that
area since it provides access to Hart Lake. Mr. Traverse inquired as to whether
he could then install a fence on the city property for privacy. The City Attorney
will investigate the easement which exists, and inform Mr. Traverse and the City
C_ouucil.
Advertise for bids - Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, mad~rnace Oil - Towing a nd Storage
Motion by Lo--~ac-~econded by Jeska bhat the"i~ ~anager be author{zed ~o'
advertise for bids on gasoline, diesel fuel, and furnace oil, and on to~ing and
storage for ~uly l, 1970 to July l, 1970. Bids to be received June 8. All ayes
A ~ecess was caIled at 10:35 and the meeting was called back to order at 10:~5.
Resolution setting 1970 salaries for Fire Department emp.lp.~ees
Reso]~ution offered byHeintz seconded by Jeska BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights, ~hat the following salaries be established
effective JanUary 1,-19?O for the calendar year 19?O. The s~lary figures do not
~nclude the individual hospitalization plan premiums which are to be paid by the
cit~. The monthly salary for each position shall be as follows: Fire Chief
$1,000 per month. Deputy fire chief $900 per month. Captains $87h.00 per month.
Fire fighters (top scale) $82~.00 per month. The step scale System to reach top
firefighter grade~shall be the same as previously established to wit:
1st 6 months -' 7~/hr below top firefigh~er scale
2nd 6 months - 50~/hr below top firefighter scale
2nd year - 30~/hr below top firefighter scale-
3~d year - 20~/hr below top firefighte~ scale
hth year - lO~/hr below top firefighter scale
~th year - Top firefighter scale
All other fringe benefits as previously set forth in Council r~soi~tions referring
to the Fire Department ~o remain in,effect in 1970..Roll 'call, all ayes
Solicitors License a~plication - Youth In~entive
Mr. Don Templ~n was present requesting a Solicitors License for Youth Incentive~
which he states is a national non-profit organization. They wish to s ell candy
from door to door, the $1.30 price being divided as follows: 30~ to 6he child,
37~ to Youth Incentive,. and 63~ for overhead (candy~ office, salari$s, etc.).
He was told that each individual solicitor~ should apply for a~ license to~ ell
from door-to-door~ and if the organization is really cha~i~bablethe $~/~Spos-
.sib!ybe waived, however this could not be done if the sales are forthe p%rpose
of dispensing merchandise. Mr. Nawrocki s~ggested that the organization give the
.council the names of local people involved in the management of the c ompanY'on
a voluntary basis, or the names of known people ~no are affiliated with the 0r-
ganiZatio~.
Extension of time on Orfei & Sons contra Ct~(H.U.D.)~~
A letter was received from Orfei & SonS reporting that due to strikes all of their
work is being curtailed for several weeks. They may require an extension ~of the
completion date on their contract, Waich is July 12, 19?l. No action was deemed
necessary at this time.
71.
Human Bights Commission and i%rit Commission appointments
Mrs. Gloria Chadwiek has withdrawn her resignation from the Human Rights
Commission, therefore she will fill out her term.
Former Councilman Joe Orendorff has stated that he is honored to be considered
for appointment on the Merit Commission. Motion by Land seconded by Heintz
confirming his appointment. All ayes.
Lot Subdivisions
Notion by Jeska seconded by Logacz to grant the Subdivision request for Lot
5 )ex. E. 59') (Subj. to road and utility easements over S. 30' of No. 10')
Block 2, Reservoir Hills, the outstanding assessments having been paid in
full. All ayes.
Motion by Heintz seconded by Land to grant the subdivision request for Lot 12
(Ex. E. 50') (Subj. to road and utility easements over N. l0T and S. 30') Block
2 Reservoir Hills, and the special assessments in the amount of $~63.6~ to be
divided. Roll call, all ayes.
Labor conciliatorls retainer
Motion by Jeska seconded by Logacz that expenditures amounting up to $900 be
allowed for a labor conciliator for the period from July l, 1970 to July l, 1971.
All ayes.
Minnesota State Firements Conference~ Fairmont~. Minn.
Motion by Jeska seconded by Heintz that expenses for up to 5 men be authorized
for the Minnesota State Firemen~s Conference to be held at Fairmont, Minn.
on June 12, 13, and l&, 1970. Expenses estimated to be $290.00. All ayes
Call for bids on blacktoppin~ at city parks
Motion by Heintz seconded by Logacz that the City Manager be authorized to call
for bids to be opened at the regular meeting on June 8, 1970, for blacktopping
in two areas at the City Parks (1) Astro City area in Memorial Park, and (2)
parking lot in the picnic grounds near Quincy Street. Roll call, all ayes.
Resolution setting 1970 salaries for employees in the Public Works Department
R~sented by Local 66& Teamsters Union, through unilateral action. B~ IT
HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the
following salary and fringe benefits be established effective January l, 1970
for the calendar year of 1970 for the members of the public works department not
previously covered by salary adjustments for 1970. The monthly s~laries shall
be: Heavy Equipment operators $778.00 per month; Sewer and water maintenance
men $725.~0 per month; The foregoing salaries do not include the individual
hospitalization premiums which shall be paid by the city. It is understood
that these salaries conform to the salaries established for s~milar positions
in the suburban metropolitan area. Said salaries constitute the final proposal
of the collective bargaining committee to Local 66&. All existing fringe benefits
shall continue in effect for 1~70. Passed this 25th day of May, 1970. BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing schedule shall be made effective upon
acceptance in writing by the e~oyees herein affected. Resolution offered
by Logacz seconded by Jeska. Roll call, all ayes.
Call for bids on Concrete work and Bituminous work
Motion by Jeska seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to ad-
vertise for bids for concrete work (sidewalk, curb and gutter, and alley paving)
and for bituminous work for the 1970 season, bids to be opened at the June 22nd
meeting. Roll call, all ayes.
9.~ty Attorney Reports
Mr. Sokolowski reported that a contract has been-received~£or signature,.
in regard to t he bus shelter at ~th and Central Avenue~, and that thera is
one new Stipulation, i,e.~in the event of removal of the structure, MTC
may also remove the concrete pad upon which the shelter is constructed, but
it shall have no o~ligation %o do so.~
The City Attorney stated that a property owner,~or the City, can post property
at the entran6e if he wishes to keep people out, such as the noisy dune buggies
or mini-bikes. In that event the Police Department can make.an arrest and
~ specific ~omplaint need not be signed.
He also reported that he is' working on two ordinances (1) referring to the
allowable location of a barbecue burner in a yard and (2) a swinrging pool
ordinance for the Planning Commission's June 2nd meeting.
Easement for walkway~ Madison Circle to Monroe St.
Motion by Heintz seConded by Jeska that the City Manager~be instructed to
proceed with securing easements for the walkway between Madison Circle.and
Monroe Street~ south of ~6th Avenue. This is the surface rights above
the storm sewer easement which we already have4~.Rol!.ca~l'- all ayes
Hearing on curb repair work
The City Engineer reported a need for curb correction and repair~a distance
'of about 160' on ~3rd Avenue between Quincy and Central along the south side of
the Shoppers City property. Motion byJeskaaecon~ed by Logacz that.the ~ity
Manager be instructed to set a hearing as requested for the June 22nd meeting.
~11 ayes.
Licenses
An application for a Solicitors License.wa~ received .~rOm .Mr...Lar.ryLitman who
wishes to supervise sales of hand crafted jewelry from door to door. The"
proper license fee has been paid and PoliceChief Glader reports no evidence
of crime or misdemeanor. No action was taken on this application as the Council
-wishes to~ have more information on the people who would be doing.the Selling,
and individual applications from them.
Motion~by Land seconded by Heint~ that the list of'license applica6i0ns'b~
'approved upon payment .of the proper fees. Ail ayes
Old and new business
Mayor Naw~ocki's attention has been called to t he number of trailers and trucks
which are for rent at the service station at 4955 Central Avenue. There is a
question as to whether this~constitutes an accessory to a Service stati~n~
or whether it is a spparate endeavor. The City Attorney was asked to get first
hand knowledge of the number of trailers, and report.
Motion by Jeska secondDd by Logacz to adjourn at 12:30 A.M.
Secretary pro-rem to t ~ ~ouncil
Bruce Nawrocki, Mayor