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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApr 26, 197151. 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. 1678 and S.F. 1237 and recommend the following actions be taken in its place: That the Metropolitan Council be authorized to prepare a metropolitan park system plan. 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 Re appropriate Legislators. Roll Call - All Ayes Licenses. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the licenses as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All 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 Call - All Ayes. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz, to adjourn at ll:12 p.m. Call - All Ayes. Roll ~S..~cretary~-to ~he Cbb'nS~'t-~ ~OFFIC IAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting The meeting was called to order at 8:11 p.m. Jeska, Logacz, Nawrocki - present. Bru G. Nawrocki, Mayor April 26, 1971 Roll Call: Land, Heintz, Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land to approve the minutes of the last meeting as presmted in writing. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the following bills be paid out of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes. 52. Postmaster Payroll Account Consolidated Bev. Famous Brands, Inc. Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. Johnson Paper & Supply Old Peoria Co., Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Val Bjcrnson, State Trea. Famous Brands, Inc. Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. Merrill Chapman Co. Ed Phill i p s & Sons Am. Photocopy Equip,.Co. Atlantic Richfield John Barna B & E Patrol Chapin Publishing Co. Col . Hts. Fi re Dp. Col. Hts. Fire Dp. Col. Hts. Water Dept. Comm. of Taxation Dunkley Surfacing Co. Dunkley Surfacing Co. Garwood-twi n Cities Gross Industrial Sef. Royhl Hedblad Royhl Hedblad Industrial Supply Co. Japs-Olson Co. Theo. & Darlene Jonak Kain & Kressel Keith's Standard Albert Kordiak John S. Larson Lehn Electric Lehn Electric Miller Davis Co. Miner-McA1 pin Agency Mpls. City Treasurer Mpls. Gas Co. Minnesota Signal Mobile Radio Engr. Modern Clean-up Serv. Motorola Motorola Mr. Steak Myers-Sherman Co. N.E. Body Shop No. States Power No. States Power N.W. Bell Tel. Co. N.W. Bell Tel . Co. 280 O0 40,653 68 253 25 6,400 23 96 91 99 74 181 68 1 ,091 61 2,249.63 2,289.30 251 .25 67.57 2,195.85 133.66 323.44 2.5O 325.00 Ovshak Printing Oxford Chemicals Petty Cash Fund Pioneer Rim & Wheel Pos tmas ter Rockwell Mfg. Co. Power Process Equip. Shoppers City Singer - Friden Div. Spencer Sokolowski State of Min.-Det.ofHigh. Sun Newspapers Sun Newspapers Water Products Co. Malcolm O. Watson Zander Lettering Payroll Account 133.20 Amsterdam Prt.& Litho 364 O0 180 O0 698 50 857 03 334 76 726 43 40 68 28 O0 10 O0 48 28 153 69 68 O0 558 O0 144 95 637.84 1~0.00 56.8O 243.70 195.84 4O.OO 601.00 231 11 767 O7 145 5O 26 50 1,000 O0 330 90 135 10 375 139 18 100 O0 2,034 77 i,852 32 25 O0 782.56 Apache Office Supl. Better Homes & Gardens Book Div.-Hearst Mag. The Bookmen, Inc. Bro - Dart, Inc. Butler Industries, Inc. Doubleday & Co. W. H. Freeman & Co. Gaylord Library Supplies Gopher News Co. Greystone Press Industrial Lighting Sup. Johnson Paper & Supply Library Media Prod. Lundblad's Bindery, Inc. McGraw-Hill Book Co. Monarch Bod~ Co. Outdoor Life Book Club Ovshak Printing Co. Charles Scribner's Sons Shoppers Charge Service Silver Burdette Co. St. Paul Book & Stat. Co. Target Stores, Inc. Universal Car l~ding Weston Woods H. W. Wilson Co. General Office Products Mueller Company Muni-Chem Corp. O'Donnell's Cleaners Rogers Wilson Sporting Goods A & B Sporting Gozls Col. Hts. Rec. Comm. $ 227 50 2,951 65 41 O5 28 12 10 O0 1,069 44 127 5O 32 52 895 O0 8OO.OO 66 52 268 50 7 O0 359 13 41 55 4 2O i,194 97 54 30 4 O9 11 61 27 95 125 49 14.7~ 36.12 41.02 5.9O 22 70 62 36 4 4O 18 8O 28 2O 3 27 53 9O 17 86 864 78 5 14 13 5O 6 63 14 36 5 55 24.47 36.28 13.76 33.15 25.OO 3OO.OO 3O 81 33 60 9 O0 137 7O 24 35 664 60 6 O0 53. Gary N. Schoila A1 ice Dziedzic Gross Industrial Ser. Edele Hel lman Erb's Electric, Inc. Estelle Hoppe Donald Hubert Genevieve Hunczak Emil Koistinen Eddie Mattson N.W. Bell Tel. Co. Pioneer Detective Ag. Silseth Sewer Serv. Payroll Account Total Bills 10.42 5O.OO 11 .20 5O.OO 17.47 5O .00 19.84 5O .00 109.12 87.68 4.5O 46.55 32.50 3,155.09 $85,350.19 Police Car Bids. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the bids on police cars received at the last regular meeting be awarded to Midway Ford in the amount of $5,640.00 net bid, based on low bidder. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bids on Bituminous Paving for Park Areas. Bids were received from the following: Bidder Ashbach Co. Bituminous Roadways Co. Dunkley Surfacing Company Hardrives, Inc. H & ~Asphalt Company Mi nn-Kota Excavating Northern Asphalt (Tabulation Attached) Grand Total $17,707.80 10,882.00 10,895.00 12,914.00 10,293.00 21,376.50 16,390.20 Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the bids be turned over to the City Manager for tabulation and report back at next regular meeting. Rol 1 Call - All Ayes. Bids on Bituminous Street Surfacing. Bids were received from the following: (Tabulation Attached) Ashbach Company, Bituminous Roadways Co. , Dunkley Surfacing, Hardrives, Inc., H & S Asphalt Company, C. S. McCrossan, and Northern Asphalt Construction, Inc. 54. 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. Hearing on Alley Paving and Grading Project Between 45th and 4~h Avenue 6th to 7th Street. The City Manager reported at the last meeting a petition was received signed by a majority of the affected property owners requesting an alley grade and paving for the alley between 45th and 46th Avenue from 6th to7th Street. He said the alley, as the property owners are aware, has a flat grade and is a bad drainage problem. He said an informal meeting was held wi~ the City Engineer and residents and a solution was reached which seemed reasonable, that being to set a catch basin in the alley back to a point that is about 150' north of 45th Avenue which would pick up the water from the alley and icarry it south to 45th Avenue, and ultimately there would be a storm drain in 45ti~. The total estimated cost for this project would be $5.50 per foot for concrete paving, and $1.50 per foot for the drain to handle the water in the alley, or a total of $7.00/assessable foot. The City would pay $4,500 out of the storm sewer fund for the ~X~Xsection on 45th Avenue. Motion by Land, seconded by Logacz that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with construction of a concrete alley between 45th and 46th Avenue from 6th to 7th Street, and the necessary storm drain for that alley in the 1971 construction season with an estimated cost of $7.00 per foot assuming the City will spend money for a storm sewer on 45th Avenue. Roll Call - All Ayes. Resolution Authorizing Alley Paving and Grading Project. A resolution ordering improvements was offered by Logacz, seconded by Jeska, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, WHEREAS, ~e City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 12th day of April, 1971 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property owners, and WHEREAS, pursuant t~a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a Council meeting on the 26th day of April, 1971, and WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows: Alley Grading, Drainage, and Paving between 6th and 7th Street, from 45th to 46th Avenue. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: Concrete. 3. That a careful estimate of ~e cost of the improvements has been made by the City Manager and 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 of the several parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained. 5. These improvements shall also be known as Project No. 653. Passed this 26th day of April, 1971. Roll Call - All Ayes. 55. Petition Requesting Curb & Gutter on 42nd Avenue. A petition was recei~i requesting curb and gutter to be installed on 42nd Avenue. It was reported the last hearing held on this project was in 1962 but authorized construction was withheld due to pending watermain installation. The City Engineer requested a hearing be held on the request on 42nd Avenue from Central to University. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for a hearing for the curb and gutter as needed and street re-surfacing on 42nd Avenue between Central and University, such hearing to be held at a special meeting hereby called for 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 17, 1971. Roll Call - All Ayes. Petition Opposed to Continued' City Rental of Voss Lot A petitioned signed by over 200 people was submitted ~~X~ ~B~stating opposition to continued city rental of the Voss parking lot on Van Buren Street near 40th Avenue. A lengthy discussion was held on the amounts paid for rental of the lot and taxes, and how parking meter money was used for parking lot purposes. Motion by Land, seconded ~ Heintz tl~t the petition be placed on file. Roll Call - Ail Ayes. VFW Requests Permission to Hang Banner Across 40th Avenue. Mr. James Nyman from the VFW Club was present and requested permission for the VFW to hang a banner across 40th Avenue at 5th Street advertising the 50th Anniversary of Adoption of the City 1Charter. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the request be granted upon presentation of proper insurance coverage. Roll Call - All Ayes. VFW Requests to Place Buddy Poppy Cards in Municipal Buildings. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska to authorize the placement of Buddy Poppy Cards in City Buildings with the provision that no City funds be expended for that purpose. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinances #755, 756, 757~ and 758 relating to Drugs. A second reading was held on Ordinance #755 relating to the ~X~ sale and possession of barbiturates and other prohbited drugs. Offer~l by Jeska, seconded by Heintz - Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #755 was adopted. A second reading was held on Ordinance #756 relating to the possession, sale, distribution, administration, dispensation, furnishing, use and preScription ofcertain drugs. Offered by: Land, Seconded by: Logacz. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #756 was adopted. 56. A second reading was held on Ordinance #757 relating to regulation of inhaling, breathing, drinking, purchase, sale and possession of glue and certain other substances. Offered by Logacz, seconded by Jeska. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #757 was adopted. A second reading was held on Ordinance #758 regulating the sale and possession of codeine. Offered by Heintz, seconded by Land. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #75~ was adopted. Resolution Relating to Northern States Power Co. Electric Rate Increase. The resolution was offered by Logacz, seconded by Heintz, WHEREAS, Northern States Power Company is the supplier of electric service in this community, and WHEREAS, the rates and charges of Northern States Power Com~ny for electric ~service are not subject to effective regulation on a state or regional level, and WHEREAS, Northern States Power Company has announced a general rate increase for electric service of approximately eight percent (8%), and WHEREAS, this Council believes that the basis for such increase should be subjected to a detailed analysis by persons skilled in utility rate-making, to provide assurance to the City and to other consumers of electricity that the rates and charges of Northern States Power Company are justified, ~and, WHEREAS, this Council believes that Northern States Power Company should be willing to submit to such an examination of its rates and charges, and WHEREAS, the costs of utility rate analysis incurred in behalf of the public are customarily borne by the utility being regulated; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, as follows: 1. This Council objects to any increase in the electric rates of Northern States Power Company in this community until such timeas Northern States Power Company submits to a detailed professional analysis of such rate increase, by such persons, acceptab ~ to this Council with the costs of such analysis being borne by Northern States Power Company. 2. A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Northern States Power Company with the request for a response from Northern States Power Company. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska that copies of this re~ution and a cover letter be sent to all Mayors, Councilmen and Managers in communities served by N.S.P. in the 7 county metropolitan area. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #759 - Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Parks. A request was receivedfrom the Park Board to adopt an ordinance containing the rules and regulations pertaining to parks and parkways in the City, similar to an ordinance in the City of Minneapolis. A first reading was held on Ordinance #759 and the City Attorney will go over the ordinance to be sure it is totally applicable to Columbia Heights. 57. Resolution Approving Plat for 556 - 40th Ave. N.E. Resolution offered by Land, seconded by Jeska, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that WHEREAS, a lot subdivision for the property described as Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 66, Columbia Heights Annex, was granted on February 23, 1970, and WHEREAS, all requirements of said lot subdivision have been met including the proper platting for the subdivision, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be and they are hereby authorized to endorse the plat as prepared in accordance with the original subdivision. Roll Call - Ali Ayes. Ordinance Which Would Allow Commercial Building at 945 - 4Oth Ave. A questio~was raised on the progress of a proposed zoning ordinance referred to the City Attorney two meetings ago which would allow a commercial building with two apartments at 945 - 40th Avenue N.E. Resolution On Bill Imposing Metropolitan Sales Tax+ The City Manager presented a Resolution in support of a Bill imposing a metropolitan sales tax offered by Land, seconded by Jeska, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that WHEREAS, for the past several years, the City Council has had of prime concern the increased amount of taxes imposed upon landowners within the Metropolitan Area and in the City of Columbia Heights due to rising costs for municipal and other governmental services; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that most taxpayers who own property in the City of Columbia Heights or in other areas are of the opinion that their own real property taxes have reached a level which is too high for the average taxpayer; and WHEREAS, ~the City Council is of the opinion that steps must be taken to remove the tax burden imposed upon the owners of real property; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed a Bill pending before the 1971 Legislature, designated as House File No. 2995; and companion Senate File 2636; and WHEREAS, the City Co~cil is of the opinion that House File No. 2995, if enacted by the Legislature, would provide a fair tax which woulud~benefit property owners in the Metropolitan Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby endorses House File No. 2995 and companion Senate File No. 2636 and urges the Legislature of the State of Minnesota to enact it into law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk of the City of Columbia Heights cause a copy of this resolution be delivered to the Honorable Jerome Blatz, State Senator, the Honorable Dean Nyquist, State Senator, and the Honorable Spencer Sokoiowski, State Representative, and that they are hereby rec~sted to support House File No. 2995 and companion Senate File No. 2636 and to present a copy of this resolution to the Legislature of the State of Minnesota. Roll Call - All Nays. Defeated. Councilman Jeska stated he would support the theory of adding a metropolitan sales tax on to the state sales tax if the state Legislature in some way could put a requirement that the property tax level cannot go beyond a certain level of assessed valuation. 58. Councilman Logacz said he agreed with Councilman Jeska, but felt money shou~ d be raised from income taxes ~nd distributed in proportion to population. Resignation from Human Rights Commission~ A letter was received from James Heldenbrand who served on the Human Rights Commission informing the Council of his intent to resign from the Human Rights Commis~on. He is being transferred out of the State on his job. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz to accept the resignation of James Heldenbrand from the Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Athletic Boosters 1971 Beer License. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that a request for a 1971 beer license from the Athletic Boosters be granted. Roll Call - All Ayes. American Cancer Society Solicitors License. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska that a solicitors license be granted to the American Cancer Society and the fee be waived on the basis of a charitable organization. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bids on Black Dirt & Sod for Park Department. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to call for bids for black dirt and sod for use in the Park Department, bids to be opened May 10, 1971 at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call - All Ayes. Purchase Agreement for Property on 38th Avenue. The City Manager requested authorization to enter into a purchase agree- ment for the Peter Tema property on 38th Avenue for 9530,000. He said appraisals had been made and the price is in line with the appraisals. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement for the property, a house and seven lots, and a lease be negotiated for the house. Roll Call - All Ayes. Pollution Control Regulations. A discussion was held on a question raised at the last Council meeting regarding burning in garages. The City Attorney said after checking our ordinances and Pollution Control Agency regulations he finds our ordinances are outdated. He will check the Agency amendments for consideration of adopting same. Bids on Utility Re-location for Shell Oil. Motion by Jesl~a, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on the utility relocations for Shell Oil property upon obtaining final approval of available money from Shell, the bids to be opened at the next meeting following the receipt of formal notification that would allow proper time for legal advertisement of the bids. Roll Call - All Ayes. 59. Hearing on Curb, Gutter and Paving in Hilltop Second Addition. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land that the City Manager be authorized to ad~rtise for a hearing on curb, gutter and paving for Hilltop Second Addition, U~pland~s~LL, ,~a-i-~wc~' ~r~.., and Highland Place, the hearing to be held at the next regular meeting, May loth. Roll Call- All Ayes. ,.~. ' . . ~.~.. · ..~-~ . . ~ . . .' . Hearing for Curb, Gutter and Storm Sewer on Main Street. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for a hearing for curb, gutter and storm sewer on Main Street from 37th to 40th Avenue, hearing to be held May 24th. Roll Call -All Ayes. Mayor Nawrocki suggested a letter type notice be sent to affected property owners explaining what is involved in this work and what they would be responsible for. He also suggested the same type of notice be sent to people in Hilltop Second Addition .on their hearing. Hearing on Curb and Gutter - 39th Avenue, Central to Reservoir. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for a hearing for curb and gutter on 39th Avenue between Central and Reservoir Boulevard, the hearing to be held I~y lOth. Roll Call - All Ayes. Alley Between Reservoir & Tyl.er, 39th to 4Oth Avenue. The City Engineer requested alley paving project for the alley between Reservoir and Tyler from 39th to 4Oth Avenue. He reported the residents petitioned for this work a few years ago but no work could be done until the watermain was put in. Councilman Land requested we hold off on this until a petition is received now and he will talk to the residents about it. 'Storm Drain on 39th Avenue, Reservoir to Polk. The City Engineer requested a hearing on storm drain for 39th Avenue from Reservoir Boulevard to Polk Street. Councilman Land suggested an informal meeting be held between the Engineers and the re,dents and a report made at the next regular meeting. Licenses. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the licenses as listed be approved upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. 60. Traffic Safety Award Dinner. The City Engineer requested expenses be allowed for Traffic Commissior ~members to attend a Traffic Safety Awards Dinner at which Columbia Heights will receive an award. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that expenses for up to five people be authorized to attend the dinner May 4th. Roll Call - All Ayes. Recreation Commission Bus. Councilman Heintz reported the Recreation Commission bus has been in the garage for repairs for some time now and requested a report on this at the next regular meeting. Reception for Recreation Director. It was reported a reception will be held for retiring Recreation Director, George Kolesar, in the Field House on Friday, April 30th. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Call - All Ayes. Se~cr~a'ry to the Coun'cil OFfiCIAL'S7 PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting May 10, 1971 Logacz to adjourn at/ll2:l3 p.m. Brl~ce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Roll The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Heintz, Jeska, Logacz, Nawrocki - present. Roll Call: Land, Invocation was given by Rev. Larry Johnson, Associate Pastor of First Lutheran Church. Minutes of last regular meeting. One correction was made on the minutes of the last regular meeting held April 26th, on the matter on the call for a hearing. The streets were corrected to read Fo~st Drive instead of Fairway Drive and the descriptions on Upland Crest were made stating West Upland Crest and North Upland Crest. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that the minutes be approved as corrected. Roll Call - All Ayes. Payment of Bills. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the folbwing bills be paid out of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes.