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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApr 12, 1971Ill II Request Attendance at Continuing Legal Education Course. Hotion by Jeska~ seconded by Heintz that the Citf Attorney be authorized to attend Legal Education Course April 2nd and 3rd at the Thunderbird Hotel including registration fee of $35.00. Roll Call - All Ayes. Request Attend~nce at Sewer & Water Haintenance School. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz that four men from the Sewer & Water Department be authorized to attend maintenance school in April, registration fee of $20 each. Roll Call All Ayes. Licenses. Hotion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska that the licenses as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. Hotion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the solicitors license request from the Council for Corporate Review to sell balloons on street corners for American Friends Service Committee's Quan9 l~gai Hospital Project be granted and the fee waived on the basis of a charitable organization. Roll Call - All Ayes. Hotion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz to adjourn at 12:50 a.m. All Ayes. Roll [:alt - ,. ~ r;,~ ,,. '(' , Secretary tO'-~he' Council II OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular' Fleeting April 12, 1971 The regular meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. Land~ Heintz, Jeska, Logacz, Nawrocki - present. Roll Call: Hotion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that the minutes of the last regular meetin9 be. approved as presented in writing and the readin9 dispensed with. Roll gal 1 - All Ayes° Payment of Bills. Hotion by Logacz, seconded by Jeska that the following bills be paid out of their proper funds: Roll Call - All A,~s. 40. University of Minnesota $ Val Bjornson, State Treas. Minn. Rescue& First Aid N.W. Orient Airlines Payrol 1 Account MINN. Hos. Service Consol. Bev. Co. Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. Sep-Ko Chemicals Univ. of Minnesota Am. Linen Supply Johnson Bor.Whle. Liq. Twin City Wine Co. Mpls. Postmaster N.W. Bel 1 Tel. Co. N.S.P. Co. N.S.P. Co. Mpls. Gas Co. Payrol 1 Account Liquor Control Com. Mach. Testing - Sample Mach. Testing - Sample Postmaster Va! Bjornson, State Trea. Pos trna s te r Consol. Bev. Co. Famous Brands, Inc. Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. Old Peoria Co., Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Signcrafters Outdoor Dis. Twin City Wine Co. A. A. Battery Co. Ability Tire Co. Acme Au to Co. , Inc. Am. Linen Supply Auto Gear Co. Brookdale Ford, Inc. Central Motor Sales, Inc. Cherne Industrial, Inc. City of Columbia Heights City Wide Locksmithing Clutch & U Joint Coast to Coast Col. Hts. Petty Cash Fd. Col. Hts. Pharmacy Col. Hts. Libr. Petty Cash Davies Water Equip. Co. Elvin Safety Supply Fridley Office Supply General Industrial Sup. Gestetner Corp. Merle Glader 50.00 4,428 50 25 O0 198 O0 464 31 1,727 10 15O 5O 77 64 42 42 35.OO 122 20 149 63 50 93 3OO OO 77O 7O 2,034 77 1,900 65 1 ,221 61 41. 808 87 5 O0 O0 O0 5O OO 2,144 22 19 89 381 10 3,023 81 9,322 60 6,315 96 2,81 7 74 65 O0 51 O2 1 O4 55 358 82 35 O0 13 11 15O O4 59 48 18 46 92 70 5O O0 23 75 1 O0 45 37 80 33 26 19 38 24 28 69. 7 9.47 165.85 37.20 179.25 51 .85 G1 enwood Inglewood Gopher State Oil Co. W. W. Granger, Inc. Drs. Gustafson, Carr, & Wi1 i lams Heights Auto Wash Heights Shell Service Hillcrest Safety Equip. Hilltop Trailer Sales Int'l. Harvester Co. Keep Fill Products Ronald Ku lla s J. N. Larson Chevrolet Leef Bros. Inc. Donald Lohse Lowry Br. Co. Mel's Van 0 Lite Midwest Bldg. Services Miller Davis Co. Mpls. City Treasurer Mp!s. Oxygen Co. Minn. Mining & Mfg. Mobil Oil Corp. Montgomery Ward Motorola, Inc. Mr. Steak National Press, Inc. New Minar Ford, inc. No. American Safety No. Central Metal Prod. N.E. Auto Body Shop Northern Sanitary Sup. Northland Elect. North Star Dodge, Inc. Chas. Olson & Sons Peter Pi rsch & Sons Pheoll Mfg. Co. Power Brake & Equip. Dr. Curtis Radebaugh Sep-Ko Chemicals Cyrus Smythe State Treas. Sun Electric Co. Talco, Inc. Team Electronics Tracy Printing Uniforms UnIimited Uniforms Unlimited W & W Generator Wallace Supply Waste Management of Min. Malcolm O. Watson Whittaker Corp. $ 56.30 101 .15 16.25 75.OO 76.50 8.3O 110 O0 23 42 43 78 10 62 27 40 37 27 186 55 45 O0 6.56 27.94 643 50 111 95 12 OO 9 55 192 7O 22 10 69 88 872 O0 6 50 17 78 43 69 89 97 29 50 20 OO 7 8O 227 12 7 88 3 85 8 75 33 37 18 48 13 O0 25 7O 4OO OO 2,522 84 19 2O 10 O0 9 60 222 90 31 20 24 95 112 75 24 45 28 O0 98 35 26 10 41. Wyatt Bros., Inc. $ Ziegler, Inc. Payroll Account Am. Linen Supply Am. Linen Supply Coast to Coast Stores Comm. of Taxation cook Paint & Varnish Farmer Seed & Nursery Graybar Elect. Co. Heights Welding Home Gas Co, Inc. Johnson Paper & Supply Keep Fili Products Knox Lumber Co. Lampert Bldg. Center Lange Tank & Ma int. Lowry Lbr. Co. Midway Tractor Mpls. Saw Co. Northrup, King N.W. Bell Tel. Co. Pepsi Cola Btlg. Co. Plywood Minnesota Robinson-King Floors Seven Up Btlg. Co. Superior Products Mfg. United Chemical Co. Vendal 1 Distributing A. Weisman Company Coast to Coast Col. Hts. Recr. Comm. Col. Hts. Recr. Comm. Columbia Transit Corp. Northland Milk Co. Speed-o-Print Corp. Am. Linen Supply John Barna Bronner's Exterm. Co. City Wide Locksmith. Coca Cola Btlg. Comm. Of Taxation Crown Rubber Stamp Distillers Distrib. J. C. Doherty & Sons O. M. Drone¥ Bev. Co. Eberhard Candy & Tob. Fridley Distributing Fridley Food Market Ganzer Distrib. Gold Medal Bev. Gordy's Refr. Servi. 194.50 321 .3O 3,962.91 70.00 4.99 68.15 11.28 Griggs, Cooper & Co. Hamm's Twin City Sales Donald Hubert Johnson Bros. Whle. Liq. Emil Koistinen Kuether Distrib. Co. Eddie Mattson 34.12 McKeson Liquor Co. 3.90 13.25 10.O0 17.50 65.OO 8.31 14.39 ll .02 36.75 311 .O2 12.24 3.40 6.5O 2.10 11.00 45.5O 31 .25 16.OO 19.90 27.80 5.65 100.02 7.18 9.00 224.75 25.OO 18.72 32.25 137.56 5.30 8.75 17.75 157.20 2,565.48 3.15 3,440.72 257.25 577.42 2O7.OO 11 ,385.75 30.OO 2,341 .85 4O6.45 42.00 Midwest Wine Co. Old Peoria Co. Pepsi Cola Btlg. Co. Petty Cash Fund Ed Phillips & Sons Pohle Sales, Inc. Rex Distributing Co. John Roach Royal Beverage Distrib. Seven Up Btlg. Co. Sunderland, Inc. Twin City Filter Serv. Anderson Aggregates Cargill, Inc. Dunkley Surfacing Home Gas Co., Inc. Lyon Chemicals, Inc. No. States Power Co. J. L. Shiely Co. Total Bills Supplementary Bills: Bury & Carlson, inc. Col. Hts. Pharmacy Col. Hts. Water Dept. Col. Hts. Water Dept. Danielson Drug Store. Geo. M. Hansen Co. Heights Electric, Inc. Kain & Kressel Thomas J. Kelly Metro Sewer Board Mpls. City Treasurer Modern Cleanup Serv. Total Bills $ 11,381.49 1 ,746.9O 18.40 3,714.97 110.40 4,948.8O 81 .6O 4,725.20 145.45 111.31 46.10 26.65 42.56 2,752.57 743.29 16.20 49.8O 526.35 160.80 3.00 286.15 448.34 144.32 13.50 182.O0 4.OO 1 , 202.70 $135,481.66 $ 426.80 2.26 459.75 335.30 5.86 993.00 241.O5 400.00 145.63 13,237.57 12,765.91 12,877.91 41,891.O4 42. Proclamation Designating Athletic Boosters Month. A Proclamation Designating May, 1971 as Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters Month was read by Mayor Nawrocki: WHEREAS, the Athletic Boosters Club of the City of Columbia Heights has at all times worked for the Youth of our comm~ity in promoting and supporting athletes and athletic events by: Purchasing of all typesof athletic uniforms and special equipment, Financing various items such as lighted softball fields, entry fees, and banquets, and in a continued effort making their time a~lc~talents available to every worthy youth-oriented activity in our City, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights do hereby proclaim the month of May, 1971 as "ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MONTH" and encourage the citizens of our community to support the unselfish endeavors of our Athletic Boosters Club. Police Car Bids. Bids were received from the following on two police cars: Central Motor Sales, Fury I Plymouth, $6,899.74 less $1,100 trade-in of two 1969 Plymouths, for a net bid of $5,799.74. Delivery: 40-60 days Midway Ford, Ford Custom, $6,968.00 less $1,328.00 trade-in of two 1969 Plymouths, for a net bid of $5,640.00. Delivery: 60 days. North Star Dodge, Dodge Polara, $6,829.48 less $900.00 trade-in of two 1969 P~ymouths, for a net bid of $5,929.48. Delivery: 40-60 days. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the bids be turned over to the City Manager for tabulation and report back at the next regular meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Burton Klietz who has served on the Columbia Heights Recreation Commission for the last five years and who was unable to accept reap~ointment to the Commission ar another term due to job conflicts. Award of Bids on Hart Boulevard Lighting. Motion by Logacz, seconded by Heintz that the bid be awarded to Hoffman Electric in the amount of $2,552 as per bid tabulation attached, with the understanding that General Electric fixtures will be provided instead of Westinghouse as indicated on their bid. Roll Call - All Ayes. Award of Bids on Plant Mixed Bituminous. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the bid on plant mixed bituminous be awarded to Dunkley Surfacing for both picked up and delivered stan d~rd mix, fine mix, and fine mix and mineral filler as per bid tabulation attached, with H. & S. Asphalt Co. as an alternate on picked up standard mix, fine mix, and fine mix andmineral filler. The Engineering Department is also authorized to use the low county bid for these materials where practical. Roll Call - All Ayes. 43. Award of Bids on Road Aggregates. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land that the bid on road aggregates be awarded to: J. L. Shiely Co. for picked up and delivered Class 2 and CL 2 Traprock, and picked up F^-4; Anderson Aggregates for picked up and delivered B^-2, Class ?, and Class 3; delivered F^2; and picked up and delivered sanding sand and coarse aggregates Bryan Dresser Trap Rock for delivered F^-4. as per bid tabulation attached. Roll Call - ^11 Ayes. ^ward of Bids on Asphaltic Materials. Motion by Jeska, seconded by I_ogacz that the bid on asphaltic materials be awarded to: L. N. Sickels Co. for delivered SS1, CRSl, CRS2, and Northwestern Refining for delivered and picked up SC-250, SC-800; delivered MC3-, MCTO, MC250, MC800, RC250, and RC800; Richards Oil Co. for picked up SSl, CRSl, CRS2; W. H. Barber Oil Co. for picked up MC30, MC70, MC250, MC800, RC250, RC800; Jay W. Craig Co. for distributed SC70, SC250, SC800, MC30, MC70, MC250, MC800, RC70, RC250, RC800, SSl, CRSl, CRS2, SSKH, AS per bid tabulation attached. Roll Call - All Ayes. Award of Bids on Equipment Rental. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that the tabulation of bids on equipment rental be placed on file for the Engineering Department's use as needed. Roll Call - Ali Ayes. Award of Bids on Miscellaneous Sewer & Water Materials. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska that the tabulation of bids on miscellaneous sewer and water materials be placed on file and the Engineering Department be authorized to purchase as necessary from this list. Roll Call -All Ayes. Ordinance #752 - Sale of Propert.y Behind 4531-33 University Avenue to Gary Quick. A second reading was held on Ordinance #752 authorizing sale of property described as follows: That part of Lot 3; Com. at SW cor. of Lot 3; th. N. along W. line to a pt. 135' s. of N.W. cor; th. 44. E. & Par. with N. line along a line hereinafter referred to as line "A" a dist. of 129.6' to act. pt. of beg. of land to be descr: Th. N. a par. with W. line a dist. of 60'; th. E. a par. with N. line to a pt. of intersection with the W. line of E½ of L. 3; th. S. along said W. line of E½ ~ a pt. of intersection with the E'ly of aforesaid line "A"; th. W. along said ext. to a pt. of beg., Block 3, Columbia Heights Acres, to Gary C. & Janet A. Quick for $150. The ordinance Was Offered by Jeska, seconded by Heintz, Roll Call - All ~es. Adopted. Ordinance #753 - Sale of Property Along side 4525 University Avenue to Leonard French. A second reading was held on Ordinance #753 authorizing sale of property described as follows: That part of Lot 3 described as follows: Beginning at the SW corner of said Lot 3; thence N. along W. line thereof to a point 135' S. of NW corner; thence E. & parallel with N. line thereof a distance of 129.6'; thence continuing E. in a straight line along an extension of last named course to a point of intersection with W. line of the E½ of Lot 3; thence S. along said W. line ~of E½ to the S. 1 ine of said Lot; thence W. along the S. line thereof to the point of beginning, Block 3, Columbia Heights Acres, to Leonard H. & Frances E. French for $125.00. The ordinance was offered by Land, seconded by Jeska, Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted. Side Yard Waiver, 4116 Quincy Street. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the request for a waiver to place a garage 2' from side lot line on 40' lot be granted for 4116 Quincy S£reet as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Side Yard Waiver, 3816 Polk Street. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the request for a waiver to place a garage 2' from side lot line on 40' lot be granted for 3816 Polk Street as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Side Yard Waiver for 4141 Arthur Street. A request was received from 4141 Arthur Street for a side yard waiver for the purpose of building an attached garage to within 4' of the side lot line, as recommen~ied by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The next door neighbor has signed an agreement indicating no objections. Another neighbor behind 4141 Arthur was present at the meeting objecting to the proposed garage saying the plan would affect his property, that he would be landlocked, and would have a drainage area on his back lot. He requested someone from the City Engineering Department come out and check the area before the waiver is granted. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz ~at the request be granted for a waiver subject to the approval of the Engineering Department on the drainage question. Roll Call - All Ayes. 45. Front Yard Waiver, 1304 - 42nd Avenue. A request was received from 1304 - 42nd Avenue for a waiver to expand the kitchen on the front of the home similar to a neighbor's house that has already made this change several years ago. The request was recommended by the Planning Commission and both adjoining neighbors have signed approval. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the waiver be granted for 1304 - 42nd Ave. Roll Call - Ail Ayes. Front Yard Waiver, 641 - 51st Avenue. The owner of 641 - 51st Avenue was present requesting a waiver to build an entry way on the front of their colonial home. She explained the interior of the house is such that the front door cannot be opened to its full width because it is blocked by the stairway going upstairs and felt this was a fire hazard. Signed approval has been received from the neighbors and the waiver was recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the request for a waiver be granted. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mayor Nawrocki said he would like a report on why this door arrangement was allowed in the first place. Petition Requesting Hearing on Alley Paving and Grading. A petition was received requesting a hearing on alley grading and paving of the alley between 45th Avenue and 46th Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets. The petition asked that the alley grade be lowered sufficiently on the 46th Avenue end to permit effective drainage to 46th Avenue and that 45th Avenue be lowered between 6th and 7th Streets to provide improved drainage. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that a hearing be set for the next regular Council meeting, April 26th, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for the hearing. Roll Call - Ali Ayes. Planning Commission Vacancy. Appoinl~ent to Recreation Commissi°n~L -- Motion by Heintz; seconded by Logacz that Gordon Schelde be appointed to the Recreation Commission for a three year term. Roll Call - All Ayes. A letter was received from John Hemak, Planning Commission member, indicating he does not wish to serve another term on the Commission. The City Manager was directed to contact all applicants for the Planning Commission informing them of the vacancy and interviews will be set up. Appointment of New Charter Commission. A letter was received from Judge Keyes indicating he will re-activate the Charter Commission and would appreciate having the City Manager submit names of qualified persons to him. The Council members suggested the City Manager put together a list of past Councilmen, Mayors and Attorneys for consideration. 46. Recess was called at 9:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. Traffic Commission Recommendation to Re-route Bus. It was reported the ~affic Commission held a lengthy hearing on April 5th for consideration of a petition request rerouting the M.T.C. bus from Upland Crest to Stinson Boulevard. The discussion centered primarily around moving the bus on to a heavy duty street, and eventually the rerouting request was unanimously recommended by the Commission members. The City Manager reported he received a call from Mrs. Kruse, ~Z~ 4720 Stinson Boulevard, who could not be present at the Council meeting who voiced objection to the change-over to Stinson Boulevard stating a safety problem would result from the bus traffic. She indicated, however, if it appears that Stinson is to be used for bus service that the Council consider having the bus go north on Stinson instead of south elim~ting the blind corner problem at 45th Avenue and have the bus travel alongside a fenced area instead of going in front of houses. Mr. Ben Lumm, who also lives on Stinson, was present stated his objections to the proposal. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz to recommend that the request be favorably acted upon by the Metropolitan Transit Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Call for Bids on Paver Laid Bituminous. Motion by Logacz, seconded by Jeska that the City Manager be authorized to call for bids on paver laid bituminous surfacing for certain park areas, bids to be opened April 26th Roll Call - All Ayes. ' Request Expenses For Attendance at Emergency Care Seminar. A request was received from Officer Donald French for necessary expenses incurred when he attended an Emergency Care Seminar at North Memorial Hospital April l, 2, and 3, 1971. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the request be granted. Roll Call ~ All Ayes. Request Expenses for Attendance at Mechanics Training Session. A request was received from the City Shop for two employees to attend a mechanics training session Monday evenings from March 29th and lasts for eight weeks. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the request for expenses be granted. Roll Call - All Ayes. Request to Open Bids on Paving. The City Engineer requested ~ZN~X~X~authorization to call for bids on bituminous paving~as needed. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for paving, bids to be opened at the next regular meeting, April 26th. Roll Call - All Ayes. 47. Request Authorization to Purchase Black Dirt and Sod. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska that the City Manager be authorized to purchase up to $1,000 worth of black dirt for use in the Parks. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to purchase up to $1,000 worth of sod for use in the Parks. Roll Call - All Ayes. Rental Agreement for Quonset Building, 3841 - 3rd Street. The City Manager reported the lease for the quonset building at 3841 - 3rd Street, used for storing sewer and water department equipment, expired April ist. He said he has talked with the owners of the quonset who request an P$8.00 per month increase in rent over 1970 based on higher taxes. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the City Manager and the Mayor be authorized to enter into a new rental agreement For the quonset building at a rental rate of $93.00 per month and that an attempt will be made to negotiate a six month agreement with a six month option for the same price. Roll Call - Ali Ayes. Ordinance #754 Relating to Diseased Trees. A second r~ding was ~ld on Ordinance #754 relating to the control and prevention of tree diseases in the City of Columbia Heights. Offered by: Land, seconded by: Jeska. Roll Call: All Ayes. Ordinance #754 was adopted. Ordinances Relating to Use of Drugs. A series of four ordinances relating to use of drugs was presented on the mcommendation of the Police Chief, based on ordinances adopted in neighboring communities, and the County Attorney's office. First reading was held on Ordinance #755 relating to the sale and possession of barbiturates and other prohibited drugs. First reading was held on Ordinance #756 relating to the possession, sale, distribution, administration, dispensation, furnishing, use and prescription of certain drugs. First reading was held on Ordinance #757 relating to the handling, the regulation of inhaling, breathing, drinking, purchase, sale, and possession of glue and certain other substances. First reading was held on Ordinance #758 relating to the regulation of sale and possession of codeine. 48. Resolution Vacating Easement on 4Oth Avenue. A resolution vacating a construction easement on the south fifteen (15) feet more or less of Lot Six (6) in Block Two (2) Rearrangement of Block "D", Columbia Heights Annex, was offered by Logacz, seconded by Jeska, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that, WHEREAS, there is on record an easement document No. 102265 on file dated May 29, 1941 from Arthur S. Porter and Julia A. Porter, his wife, executed in favor of the City of Columbia Heights, and WHEREAS, said easement was granted for the purpose of maintaining fill thereon during the construction of 4Oth Avenue N.E. which purpose has now been satisfactorily fulfilled. NOW, THEREFORE, it is determined by the City of Columbia Heights that said easement is no longer necessary or of benefit to said City and the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute a release of said easement. Roll Call - All Ayes. Resolution Setting 1971 Liquor Store Employee Salaries. A resolution setting 1971 Liquor Store employees salaries was offered by Logacz, seconded by Jeska, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the following changes in salaries and fringe benefits as negotiated be effective retro- active to January 1, 1971 for the Municipal Liquor Stores. 1. Liquor Store Manager to receive $11,600 plus hospitalization. Assistant store manager to receive $11,370 plus hospitalization. 2. Regular bartenders to receive $4.02 per hour plus hospitalization. Part-time bartenders to receive $4.02 per hour. New bartenders to be paid 25¢ per hour under scale for a 30 day probaticnary period. 3. Waitresses to receive $2.70 per hour plus hospitalization, with a $50 per year uniform allowance. 4. All three (3) regular off sale clerks to receive $3.35 per hour plus hospitalization. Part-time off sale clerks to receive $3.22 per hour. Regular janitor to receive $3.60 per hour plus hospitalization. Part-time janitors to receive $3.00 per hour. Glass washer to receive $2.75 per hour. Part-time custodians to receive $2.48 per hour. 5. The union sponsored Health and Welfare program is discontinued due to a duplication in coverage with the City-sponsored Blue Cross and Blue Shield hospitalization plan. 6. All other fringe benefits as set forth in the 1970 Council Resolution to remain in effect for 1971. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing changes be effective in accordance with the schedule as listed herein for the calendar year 1971. Roll Call - All Ayes. Resolution on Police Pensions. Resolution requesting the Legislature of the State of Minnesota to make certain changes in the pension program for members of the Police Department of the City of Columbia Heights in recognition of the excessive financial demands required to meet projected funding requirements for the existing pension benefit schedule was offered by Jeska, seconded by Land, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights and the Columbia Heights Police Relief Associatio~ did in 1965, mutually agree to be bound by the laws relating to 49. Police Pensions governing cities of the third class, M.S.A. 423.37, and WHEREAS, said laws specified a rate of contribution by both the City and active duty members of said Police Relief Association into the fund, and delegated sole responsibility for the proper management and control of all funds of the Police Relief Association to the members of the Association themselves, including the sole power via bylaw amendment, subject to certain minimum and maximum limits, to adjust benefits so as to maintain over-all solvency of the association, and WHEREAS, benefit schedules have been set by the Association considerably in excess of the ability of the prescribed funding to support, resulting in a considerable actuarial deficit for fund balances of the association, and WHEREAS, the "Guidelines Act" passed by the 1969 Session of the State Legislature has resulted in a required Police Relief Association contribution for 1971 by the City of Columbia Heights in an amount equal to $1,674 per active duty man in the department, and is projected to cost the City $3,900 per man in 197~, and $10,400 in 1982 (City contribution was $1,250 per man in 1970, the last year before the "Guidelines" formula became effective), said projected costs to City will be approximately 50% of payroll, whereas, active duty officers will only be required to put in 6% of salary, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights deems these costs to be beyond the realm of reasonableness with respect to the ability to the taxpayers of the City of Columbia Heights to be expected to pay, and WHEREAS, extended negotiations over a period of several months between the City Council and the Policemen has failed to produce a meaningful reduction of these costs, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS respectfully requests the State Legislature to enact into law certain changes to existing law as pertains to the City of Columbia Heights and the Columbia Heights Police Relief Association, as follows: Maximum allowable retirement benefit be based on following: Minimum retirement age to be 58. Minimum retirement benefit to require 20 years of paid-in service to fund. Retirement benefit not to exceed 30% of the top five-year average salary of the t~p patrolman salary during the active duty years of the officer receiving said benefit within an additional maximum allowable benefit not to exceed 2% per year of said average salary for each additional year of paid-in service beyond 20 years, but for no years beyond a total of 30 years of paid-in service. Members retired and drawing benefits as of July 1, 1971, or on deferred benefit status on such date, shall be deemed to have 20 years of paid-in service with a five year high average top patrolman salary schedule equal to the 1968 salary schedule for top patrolmen. Said members shall also be eligible for a retirement benefit not to exceed 50~% of said top patrolman salary and shall further be eligible for said benefit at age 50. Maximum allowable disability benefit shall be based on following: A total disability benefit may be allowed not to exceed 30% of top patrolman salary in department at time of disability, and commencing from date of said disability, to any active officer of the department with a minimum of ~ix months of full-time service. 50. No disability benefit to be al l owed where disability was the result of gainful employment outside of the department. Maximum allowable widow and children benefit shall be based on the following: Deceased member to haYe had a minimum of six months of paid-in service for benefit to apply. Maximum allowable widow benefit not to exceed 20% of top patrolman salary in department at time of death for remainder of life of widow, or until she shall remarry. Maximum allowable benefit for each child of a said deceased officer shall not exceed 5% of top patrolman salary in department at time of death and shall cease at age 18 of said child. Total maximum allowable widow and children benefit of deceased member shall not exceed 40~ of department top patrolman salary at time of dea th. Cost Participation by City and Members of Association. 1. Active duty officers of association shall contribute a minimum of 6% of salary to benefit fund during each payroll period. 2. City shall contribute an amount equal to 9% of salary for each active member of association during each pay period. 3. Neither City or active duty officer shall be required to contribute to fund for service of individual officers in excess of 30 years of paid-in service. 4. An actuarial survey shall be made of fund on or before July 1, 1972. Any deficit existing at such time shall be paid by the City in equal installments over a period of 40 years. Subsequent actuarial studies shall be made on or before July 1st of every fourth year following. Any additional deficits brought forth by such actuaries shall be made up by a contribution from both City and active department officers in a 60-40 ratio. 5. City and active department officers shall have the right to negotiate additional cost participation in fund on the basis of a cost sharing not to exceed 60% of said additional costs by the City, and not less than 40% of said additional costs by the active duty officers of the association. 6. Should any additional sources of revenue be made available to the fund, they shall just be used to reduce the City required annual contributi~ to fund the deficit until such deficit is eliminated. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing proposals be set forth as a Bill For An Act by the 1971 Legislature and copies of this resolution be submitted to ali members of the Legislative Retirement Study Commission and the Legislators representing our district. Roll Call - All Ayes. Resolution Opposing Metropolitan Park System Bill. Resolution was offered by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, WHEREAS, Anoka County has demonstrated its willingness and ability to plan, build, and operate a county park system, subject only to current limitations on funding, and WHEREAS, H.F. 1678 and S.F. 1237 would unnecessarily set up a new level of government on a metropolitan basis to handle 51. this function, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does hereby indicate its opposition to H.F. ]678 and S.F. 1237 and recommend the fo]iowin9 actions be taken in its place: That the Hetropolitan Council be authorized to prepare a metropolitan park system plan. o That any funds which are, or become available for park purposes be channeled to those units of existing local government for facilities which conform to said park system plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be submitted to the appropriate Legislators. Roll Call - All Ayes. Licenses. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the 'licenses as listed be 9ranted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Ca'Il - AIl Ayes. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the special use permits as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission be granted subject to any existing restrictions. Roll Ca] ] All Ayes. 14otion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz, to adjourn at 11:12 p.m. Roll Call - A1 1 Ayes. Bru~e G. Nawrocki, Hayor '0FFIC IAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting April 26, 1971 The meeting was called to order at 8:11 p.m. Jeska, Logacz, Nawrocki - present. Roll Call: Land, Heintz, Hot]on by Heintz, seconded by Land to approve the minutes of the last meetin9 as presa~ted in writing. Roll Call - All Ayes. i]otion by Jeska, seconded by He]ritz that the following bills be paid out of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes.