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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting
November 9, 1970
The meeting was called to order at 8:14 p.m.
Jeska, Logacz, Nawrocki - present.
Roll Call:
Land, Heintz,
Invocation was given by Rev. Calvin C. Peterson of Community Methodist
Church.
Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the minutes of the last
regular and special meetings be approved as presented and the reading
dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the following bills be paid
out of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes.
Payroll Account
Canada Dry Btlg. Co.
Famous Brands, Inc.
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
Johnson Bros.Whlse. Liq.
~ld Peoria Co., Inc.
Ed Phillips & Sons
Minn. Hosp. Service
Donald Strootman
Anoka Co. Treasurer
League of Minn. Mun.
Joseph L. Donovan
Canada Dry Btlg. Co.
Consol. Bev. Co.
Johnson Bros.Whosl.Liq.
Old Peoria Co., Inc.
Sep-Ko Chemicals
American Pipe Ser.
Aunt Jenny's Rest.
Burgess - Beckwith
City of Col. Hts.
Clutch & U Joint Ser.
Coast to Coast Stores
Col. Hts. Pharmacy
Colwell Press, Inc.
Cy's Men's Wear
A. B. Dick Products
Glenwood Inglewood
Ind. School Dist.#13
Keep Fill Products
Leer Bros., Inc.
Lowry Br. Co.
Market Ford Sales, Inc.
Mel's Van O Lite
Mercury Tool & Engrg.
Midwest Bldg. Services
$ 41,25.8.74 Mpls. City Treasurer $
16.33 Minn. Fire Equip. Co.
20.13 Monroe Calculator
20.56 James Montague
75.30 Nick Munsch
8.52 Northeast Auto Body
469.22 The Northfield Co.
1,522.86 Northwest Landfills
105.00 Ovshak Prt. Co.
1,363.10 Walter Reinhart
10.00 Standard Spring Co.
1.25 State of Minnesota
54.64 Uniforms Unlimited
155.60 Vaughn's
1,429.33 W & W Generator
4.65 Malcolm O. Watson
36.04 Henry Wokal
63.10 Payroll Account
26.50 Cambridge Implement
390.99 Central Ave. Firestone
50.00 Coast to C a~t Stores
83.37 Col. Hts. Park Petty Cash
80.03 Crown IronWOrks
18.31 Electric Service Cent.
7.10 General Parts & Supply
55.70
20.66
36.5O
274.98
27.93
111.23
Keep Fill Proud. Co.
Lampert Bldg. Center
Lowry Br. Co.
John P. Murzyn
Rogers
Roto-Rooter Sewer Serv.
20.80 Seven Up Btlg. Co.
5,465.00 Comm. of Taxation
34.26 Tracy Prtg. Co.
26.00 United Chemical
643.50 A. Weisman Company
8.32
393.75
3.50
20.95
6.00
35.00
10.83
2.00
19.50
5.OO
82.32
3.5O
61.30
30.58
32.00
55.OO
17.50
2,O18.97
65.OO
11.61
7.02
36.30
96.82
11.90
7.10
3.06
16.60
49.O4
15.20
184.00
22.01
21.50
9.66
29.00
39.50
123.34
148.
Col. Hts. Recr. Comm.
Gager' s Handicraft
Gary N. Sc holla
John Barna
Bronner's Exterm. Co.
Cash Register Sales
Columbia Electronics
Comm. of Taxation
Display Fixtures, Inc.
J. C. Doherty
C. M. Droney Bev. Co.
Eberhard Candy & Tob.
Fridley Distributing
Fridley Food Market
Fritz Company, Inc.
Gordy's Refrig. Serv.
Gross Industrial Ser.
A1 bert Holton
Kuether Distri b. Co.
Eddie Mattson
McKesson Liquor Co.
Midwest Wine Co.
Minnesota Mining
Misc. Liq. 3.2 & Res.
Ovshak Prt. Co.
Petty Cash Fund
Pohle Sales, Inc.
Joe Rak
Rex Distributing Co.
John Roach
Royal~ 1 Bv. Distrib. Co.
Seven Up Btlg. Co.
Sunderland, Inc.
Am. Nat'l. Bank & Tr.
Mpls City Treasurer
Comm. of Taxation
Minn. Chapter M.F.O.A.
Modern Clean~up
N.W. Nat' 1. Bank
Robt. Peterson, Co. Treas.
Robt. Peterson, Co. Treas.
Joe Rak
Alvin P. Theis
Dunkley Surfacing
Orfei & Sons
$ 79 5O
41 82
5 25
9 5O
8 75
21 42
188 25
2,731 94
18 74
558 35
589 65
149 65
9,096 1 7
52 5O
73 39
25O 65
6 40
46 O0
3,046.30
169 OO
6,097 60
467 8O
3 O0
136 50
72 50
103 56
2,142 25
16 80
494 7O
15 6O
161 7O
318 45
110 4O
11,200 46
9,6O8 21
97O 66
10 OO
12,837.53
91 .7OO.2O
824.88
1,313.10
15.60
11.18
6,229.80
101,772.18
Total $276,460.05
149.
Ordinance #742 - Setting Solicitor's License Fee.
A second reading was held on Ordinance #742, amending #501,
setting solicitors license fee at $10.00. The ordinance was
Offered by Logacz, seconded by Heintz. Roll Call - All Ayes.
The ordinance was adopted.
Front Yard Parking Waiver Request, 4624 - 5th Street.
Mr. Tom Chandonnet was present requesting a waiver for off-street
parking area he constructed in front of his home at 4624 - 5th
Street, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
A petition signed by Mr. Chandonnet's neighbors was submitted
stating no objections to the project. Motion by Heintz, seconded
by Jeska to allow a variance from ordinance #462 to allow off
street parking for this particular property in the front yard
as requested. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Truck and Trailer License Request for 38;~ Central.
Representatives from Budget Rent-A-Car were present requesting a
truck and trailer license as recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. A lengthy discussion was held on parking
requirements, surfacing, and screening and the Council members
felt the Planning Commission should have checked these items
carefully before they recommended the license be granted.
The area is not blacktopped or cement surface as required by
ordinance, and Mayor Nawrocki said he is disappointed by the
lack of cooperation from Budget Rent-A-Car as far as 8¢reening
was concerned. Motion by Heint~ seconded by Land that the request
be denied. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Truck and Trailer License Request for 4955 Central.
Mr. Sneft of Jerry's Service, 4955 Central, was present requesting
a truck and trailer license as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The Council members felt his scale drawing was the nicest one
brought in so far. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska that the
truck and trailer license for 12 trailers and four trucksbe
approved as presented as l~er the request. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Resignation and Appointment of Members 1~ Traffic Commission.
Councilman Land said at the last Traffic Commission meeting Mr.
Don Burton submitted his resignation from the Commission stating he
has a difficult time getting to the meetings, and the School Board
had appointed Mr. Robert Hart to fulfill Mr. Burton's unexpired term.
Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the resignation of Don
Burton from the Traffic Commission be accepted and a certificate of
service be prepared for him. Roll Call - All Ayes.
The Council members said that the Council makes all commission
appointment and the ordinance regulating commission appointment says
it must be an employee of the school district which would rule out
Mr. Hart. Mayor Nawrocki said he proposed we take no action on
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the appointment tonight and he will talk to the School Board Chairman.
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Petition and Report from S.C.A.R.E. Group on Re-Cycling Containers.
A group of High School students known as S.C.A.R.E. were at the meeting
and presented a petition in the form of a resolution to the City Council
asking the Council to adopt an ordinance providing for the re-
cycling of no return containers, and prohibiting the sale ~and
distribution of such containers in ~the City of Columbia Heights.
Charles Ek, spokesman for the group, said there is a trend in this
direction in the Metropolitan Area and Columbia Heights has the
opportunity to show the way to other communities. The Council
members felt this was a good thing but the timing on enforcement
of such an ordinance should coincide with every community.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska to instruct the City Attorney to
draft an ordinance concerning the prohibiting of non-recycling
beverage containers in accordance with other ordinances that are
being drafted in the Metropolitan Area, that a resolution be submitted
to the State Legislature recommending they consider this kind of
statute at the next legislative session, and the City Council accept
the petition from the students of the S.C.A.R.E. group and place it
on file. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Mayor Nawrocki encouraged the students to work with Hilltop Village
and the City of Fridley in the same regard.
Watermain Construction Restoration Work on 4th Street.
A petition had been submitted from the residents on 4th Street
between 40th and 42nd Avenue listing complaints on the watermain
construction project and asking that the City Council take actions
against the contractor to require him to correct the conditions.
No one from the area was present at the meeting, however. The
City Engineer reposed on the City Manager's reply to the petitioners,
a copy of which was sent to each Councilman, and said in addition
to the work that has been done there will be additional follow-up
restoration work on 4th Street.
Bingo Permit for Immaculate Conception Church.
Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the request from Immaculate
Conception Church for a 1971 bingo permit be granted. Roll Call -
All Ayes.
Solicitors License Request.
Mr. Charles Edward Anderson, 1325 Circle Terrace, was present requesting
a solicitors license to sell cleaning products door to door for
Heritage Chemical Corp. The routine police investigation of the
company failed to turn up any evidence of its existence although
the company was only formed in March, 1970. Motion by Land,
seconded by Jeska that the solicitors license be granted. Roll Call -
All Ayes.
151 .
Request Attendance at Concrete Conference.
Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz, that Mr. Brown and ~r.
Sonnenberg be authorized to attend the Annual Concrete Conference at
the X#~University of Minnesota, Friday, December llth, that the
expenses of $15.00 a piece be authorized. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Request to Sell Plastic Garbage Bags.
A request was received from the Kiwanis Club to sell plastic
garbage bags to all ciUzens door-to-door. Motion by Heintz,
seconded by Land, that the request for a solicitors license be
approved and that the fee be waivered on the basis of a charitable
organization. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Recess was called at 9:45 p.m.
The meeting convened at lO:14 p.m.
Report on Educational Assistance.
After the last Council meeting, the City Manager reported he found
no written policy setting educational assistance for employees.
After a lengthy discussion on whether or not to discontinue
subsidies, the Council asked how many employees were going to
school at the present time and instructed the City Manager to
check with the Labor Consultant, Cyrus Smythe, as to whether
this was assumed as part of the negotiations and working agreement
as an actual benefit.
Cancel Checks #1021~2 and 10213.
The City Treasurer requested check #10212 be cancelled due to
an over-payment of $50 on real estate taxes, and check #10213 be
cancelled due to cancellation of November 7th seminar. Motion by
Jeska, seconded by Heintz that checks #10212 and #10213 in the
amounts of $1,363.10 and $10 be cancelled. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Parking Meter Rates.
The City Manager reported he received a letter from the Don Harstad
Parking Meter Coml~ny who concurred in the proposal to raise the
rates for parking meters in Columbia Heights. Motion by Jeska,
seconded by Logacz, that the City Manager be instructed to draft
an ordinance to change the meter rates to a nickle for 30 minutes,
a dime for 60 minutes, first reading to be held at the next regular
meeting, and that the matter be brought to the attention of the
Traffic Commission and the Chamber of Commerce for their comments.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Soo Line Ditch.
The City Manager reported receiving a letter from the Attorney for
Soo Line stating both Soo Line and Sepko will pay $3,000 on the
storm sewer improvement provided no other assessments be levied
and an easement be granted to the railroad.
152.
Newsletter.
The City Manager reported he has been checking on costs of
publishing a newsletter to all citizens. '
Licenses.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the licenses as listed
be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Request to Attend Bituminous Conference.
Motion by Land, seconded by Logacz, that the City Engineer be
authorized to attend the Bituminous Conference at the University
of Minnesota, December 2nd and that expenses in the amount of
$15 be approved. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz to adjourn
~All Ayes.
S~c~etary to the Council
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting
at 1,~:58 p.m. Roll Call
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
November 23, 1970
The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m.
Jeska, Logacz, Nawrocki - present.
Roll Call:
Land, Heintz,
Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz 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 Land, seconded by Heintz that the following bills be paid
out of their proper funds: Roll Call - AIl Ayes.
Payroll Account
Canada Dry Btlg.
Cond. Beverage Co.
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
Johnson Paper & Supply
Ed Phillips & Sons
Pos tma ster
Election Judges'
U.S. Leasing Corp.
Val Bjornson, StateTrea.
A. A. Battery Co.
~cme Auto Co.
$ 41 ,199 24
296 53
1 36 70
203 33
128 91
35 34
420 O0
2,591 28
71 59
4,364 35
152
17
Am. Linen Supply
Auto Gear Co.
Band Box
Bill Boyer Ford
Brookdale Motors, Inc.
Chapin Publishing
Col . Hts. Agency, Inc.
Col. Hts. Fi re Dept.
Col. Hts. Fi re Dept.
Com. of Administration
47 £t~rystal Motors
O0
14 70
218 81
10 85
22 54
24 26
12 50
216 00
295 O0
198 O0
12 27
2 30