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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 24, 197170. OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Special Meeting May 17, 1971 The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. Heintz, Jes~a, Logacz, Nawrocki - present. Roll Call: Land, Mayor Nawrocki announced that the purpose of this meeting was a hearing on the installation of curb, gutter and blacktop on all or any part of 42nd Avenue from University to Central Avenue N.E. The City Engineer and City Manager presented slides showing cross sections of the avenue and gave a cost breakdown indicating a total estimated cost of $3.00 per foot on an avenue basis and residents within ½ block of 42nd Avenue. A further discussion was held regarding the cost where curbs presently exist. On this the cost breakdown was $1.66 for blacktop and $1.36 for curb. Several individuals in the audience were heard from objecting to the costs and asked that the project be delayed due to other as~ssments for watermains that were assessed last year. A number of individuals expressed the opinion that the work should be done now since the cost of construction is continually rising and it will cost much more money to do the work later. Councilman Land pointed out the desirability of having good ~Jstreets by a person's home and indicated that people expect to have good streets to drive on in all neighborhoods and it is unfair to expect some people to pay for good streets which are available to everyone and others to leave their streets in poor condition because they do not wish to pay the cost of desirable street surfacing. At this point, Councilman Land moved to deny the proposal for construction on 42nd Avenue. Councilman Jeska seconded t~ motion. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Call - All Ayes. ar~ to the Counc 1 Secret i Logacz to adjourn at ,~D:12 p.m. B~rl~ice G. Nawrocki , Mayor Roll OFFICIAL ~OCEEDINGS Regular Meeting May 24, 1971 The meeting was called to order at 8:05 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 with one correction on the tabulation of bids on black dirt and sod - total amount for J. L. Neumann Co. bid to be $15,O00.00. Roll Call - All Ayes. 71. tl Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the following bills be paid out of their proper funds: Roll Call ~)~- All Ayes. Payroll Account $ Famous Brands, Inc. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. League of Minn. Munic. 50th Anniversary Committee Val Bjornson Pos tmaster U.S. Postmaster U.S. Postmaster Famous Brands, Inc. Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. Johnson Paper & Supply Old Peoria, Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Sep-Ko Chemicals, Inc. Twin City Wine Co. A. A. Battery Co. A & A Hdwe. Albinson Apache Hose & Rubber, Inc. Artom, Inc. B & E Patrol Burroughs Corp. Campbell's Inc. Central Motor Sales Columbia Gardens Col. Heights Fire Dept. Col. Heights Fire Dept. Downtown Chevrolet Eddie's Automatic Trans. Eklund Clothing Co. Eme rg. Phys i c i a ns Prof. Ac. Farwell , Ozmun, Ki ri< & Co. Fire Rescue Supply Flexible Pipe Tool Co. Gen'l. Industrial Sup. Gestetner Corp. GMC Truck & Coach Div. Gross Industrial Serv. Hall Equipment, Inc. Harris Warehouse Co. Royhl C. Hedblad Hillcrest Safety Equip. Hoffman Electric Co. Homel i te Instrumentation Serv. Albert Kordiak J. N. Larson Chevrol. Leslie Paper Co. 40,678 76 199 62 528 82 919 41 230 OO 428 48 2,226 23 7 9O 6O OO 5OO O0 :2,352 07 '7.820 18 83 59 1,267 55 .3,342 07 31 58 666 ]7 37 88 217 45 54 23 3O 86 500 325 OO 458 59 220 68 23 03 10 OO 333 OO 265 O0 4 O5 60 48 18 95 12 5O 355 8O 495 00 215 43 1 69 46.03 2.83 28.00 180 .OO 16.00 10 O0 3OO OO 54 35 46 95 45 O0 16O OO 12 83 1 O3 86 Lloyd's Tool Grinding Mel's Van O Lite Metro Business Forms Midway Ford Co. Miller Davis Co. Modern Clean-up Serv. Motor Nat'l. Fire Protec. Am. Nat'1. Bank & Trust Fidelity Bank & Trust $ 6 O0 23 94 93 5O 15 7O 75 50 1 , OO000 900 112 5O 61 ,187 78 1,212 5O First Nat'l.Bank-St. Paui 20,348 Metro Sewer Board Minn. Chapter MTF.O.A. Neptune Meter Co. No. States Power Co. No. States Power Co. Northland Elec. Suppty Northland Supply N.W. Bel 1 Tel. Co. N.W.Nat'l.Bank of Mpls. Phillips Petrol. Co. Shoppers' City Singer-Friden Div. Spencer Sokolowski C, R. Sonnenberg Sun Newspapers Tracy Printing Uniforms Unlimited Wallace Supply Wi 1 1 iams Payrol I Account Ayer Press Better Homes & Gardens City Wide Locksmithing Co] 1 ier-MacMit tan Col. Hts. Lbr. Petty Cash Everett Gray, Jr. Gale Research Co. Greystone Press Holes-Webway Co. Monarch Book Co. Outdoor Life Book Club Ovshak Printing Co. Postmaster St. Paul Book & Stat. Silver Burdette Co. Adrian Steckling Sun Newspapers Time & Life Books University of Minnesota 44 13,237 57 15 O0 2,270 66 2,588.37 4.00 56.84 52 5O 25 OO 5 ~.. 329 25 151 25 3 96 15 O0 8OO O0 5 75 569 20 84 38 68 lO 63 27 8~ 91 1 :, 535 OO 42 63 5 7O 26 27 242 50 23 83 49 68 25 O0 13 2O 9 44 531 83 543 28 5O 26 OO 139 80 10 :lO 380 50 145 14 31 5 24 72. A. & A. Hdwe. $ Coca Cola Btlg. Frank Coleman Knox Lumber Co. Olson's Plumbing Park Construction Co. A & B Sporting Goods Col. Hts. Recr. Com. Col. Hts. Recr. Com. Holiday Lowry Central Bow. Sup. Coca Cola Btlg. Nancy Dziedzic Chester Ewer Hamm's Twin City Sales Herb's Electric, Inc. Donald Hubert Emil Koistinen Eddie Mattson N.W. Bell Tel. Co. Sum Newspapers Col. Hts. Water Dept. Col. Hts. Petty Cash Dunkley Surfacing Dunkley Surfacing Bert T. Hanson McGraw-Hill Publc. Minn. Civil Service Dept. Minn. Clks .&Fin.Offi. M inn. Dept. ofH i ghways 210.82 21 75 60 O0 i14 OO 679 OO 360 O0 54 55 900 223 OO 21 76 22 OO 117 90 40 O0 19 84 2,911 84 17.47 19 84 99 20 121 6o 4 5O 76 5O 53 4o 4O o7 47.51 273.45 116.25 8.OO 83.OO 10.O0 18.21 Minn. Safety Council $ M.F.O.A. Of U.S.&Canada Newman Signs N.W. Bell Tel. Co. N.W. Refining Co. Olson's Plumbing Olson's Plumbing Olson's Plumbing Olson's Plumbing 38 R. A. Peterson, CountyTrea. 836 Superior Products 277 Waste Management, Inc. 32 Ziegler Company 317 30.00 4O.OO 78.81 779.32 371.95 3O 1 55 2O 54 22 73 95 5O 85 Total Bills $187,'961 .42 Bids on Black Dirt and Sod. The Park Superintendent was present at the meeting and reported to the Council he was mt ready to make a recommendation for award of Xbids on black dirt and sod at this time. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz to postpone consideration of the bids until the next regular meeting ~'a special meeting to be called by the City Manager Roll Call - Ali Ayes. ' Hearing on Curb, Gutter and Storm Sewer in Main Street, 37th to 40th Ave. A hearing was held on proposed municipal state aid street construction including curb, gutter and storm sewer for Main Street from 37th to 4Otb Avenue N.E. Residents from the area were present for the advertised hearing. The City Manager explained the street will be a 9 ton design with two traffic lanes and two parking lanes with the cost of paving to be paid out of municipal state aid funds. The total cost of the project is estimated at $96,OO0. Curb and gutter will amount to approximately $14,OOO. Storm sewer is estimated at $30,000, $15,O00 of which will be paid from State aid funds, $10,O00 from City storm sewer fund, and $5,000 to be assessed. It was reported a credit will be given for an assessment on storm sewer back in 1953 in the amount of $5,000. 73. The City Engineer said he has determined about 15 water services in the ground are not copper and it would be his recommendation 'to replace them at this time. He said there are ten vacant buildable lots remaining and recommended utility stubs be installed to those lots at a cost of $150 each. A discussion was held on problems with off-street parking in the neighborhood and the possibility of putting in an alley if a petition were received. A poll was taken of the residents present and the n~jority were in favor of the project. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska to authorize the project with the stipulation that the maximum assessment per utility stub out be $75.00. Roll Call - All Ayes. Councilman Heintz said by establishing this $75.00 utility stub out, it will encourage property owners to do it now. Councilman Land said this $75.00 should be set as a precedent and not only for Main Street. Resolution Authorizing Hain Street Project. Resolution was offered by Logacz, seconded by Jeska, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by Motion on the 26th day of April, 1971 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property owners, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearin9 certain residents appeared at a Council meeting on the 24th day of May, 1971, and WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed by special assessments umder Charter provisions, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY 1. ,o tio. as follows: Concrete curb and gutter and storm sewer on Main s~reet, from 37th to bOth Avenue N.E. and utility stubs to vacant buildable lots and replacement of old metal water lines with copper where needed. 2. That the materials to bBS§~e as follows: Concrete curb and gutter, and standard concrete storm sewer pipes and copper utility fittings and asphaltic materials for street surfacing (state aid project). 3. That a careful estimate of the cost of the improvement 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 parcets so improved as nearly as can be ascertained. 5. These improvements shall also be known as Project #655 Curb, Gutter and Utilities~ and #656 Storm Sewer. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #762 Vacating Public Alley, ~7TH TO 47½ AVE., WEST OF MONROE. Second reading was held on Ordinance #762 vacating the Public Alley in Blocks 1 and 2, Pleasant View Addition from Monroe Street westerly to the o~st line of Lots 6 and l l, in Block 2. . ~, Offered by Land, seconded by Heintz. Roll Call - Al1 Ayes. was adopted. Ord. #762 Ordinance //760 Establishing ROC Zone. A second reading was held on Ordinance //760 establshing Residence- Over-Commercial (R-O-C) zone. Offered by Land, seconded by Jeska. Roll Call: Land, Heintz, Jeska, Logacz - Ayes. Nawrocki - Nay. Ordinance //760 was adopted. Ordinance //761 Rezoning 945 - 40th Avenue to R-O-C Zone. A second reading was held on Ordinance //761 rezoning Lot 36, Block 5, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota (945 - 4Ot~ Avenue N.E.) from C-2-S, General Shopping Center, to R-O-C ResidenCe Over Commercial. Offered by Land, seconded by Jeska. Roll Call - Land, Heintz, Jeska, Logacz -Ayes. Nawrocki - Nay. Ordinance //761 was adopted. Ordinance //759 - Relating to Parks. Councilman Heintz reported Ordinance //759 was reviewed by the Park Board section by section. The board was satisfied with the wording and unanimously recommended adoption of the ordinance by the City Council. Attorney Sokolowski said he has not had a chance to personally go over the ordinance to check for any conflicts or review it with the other attorneys in his office. No action was taken. Ordinance //763 - Relating to Commercial Garbage Co]ection. Ordinance //763 was presented to the Council. Mayor Nawrocki questioned whether or not the ordinance carried out the intent of the Council which would establish certain standards for hauling waste and so forth on commercial and industrial property. No action was taken. Resolution Setting 1971 and 1972 Salaries for Employees Represented by Local 49 and Local 664. No action was taken on A resolution setting 1971 and 1972 salaries for employees in the Street, Park, Shop, and Sewer & Water Departments represented by Local 49 and 664. A question was raised on what the Legislature would do on the property tax freeze bill and how this would affect the City. Jaycees Request to Sell Beer and Operate Food Concession. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz to grant the request from the Jaycees for a license to sell 3.2 beer and operate a food concession stand at the Jamboree upon approval of the Activities Committee. Roll Call - All Ayes. Appeal Planning Commission ~nial for Building Site, 4125 Polk. Mr. Wyman Smith, Attorney, a~d Mrs. Vivian Ratliff were present to appeal the Planning Commission denial of their request for a building site at 4125 Polk Street. Mrs. Ratl iff proposes to construct a house 25' X 42' on the 35' lot. 75. Councilman Jeska said the Planning Commission denied this request on the basis that 35' was too sma]] for a building site and that this was the only a~o~ss to the interior of the block. Mr. Smith said their basic argument is that the City has treated this property as a parcel of land and have assessed it for special improvements. If Mrs. Ratliff cannot use it for the purposes for which it is zoned, then there is no benefit for the time it was assessed. He said it is not fair to call a piece of property benefited and not let the owner make use of it. Councilman Land said if the owner would get a petition from the people who surround the area with no objections, he would be in favor of the proposal. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz to refer' the matter to the City Attorney and report back at the next regular' meeting. Roll Call ~ All Ayes. Cat Situation at 4426 Jefferson Street. The owner of 4426 Jefferson Street was present and expressed concern over 'the number of cats running loose in his neighborhood. The City Hanager reported B & E Patrol have picked up six cats in the area over the past month, and that a represe, ntative from B ~ E Patrol would be coming out to the home to get more information on the situation. Solicitors License Request. A solicitors license request was received from Robert Morris Cook who represents the "Boys of the City Junior Sales'~ group to sell packaged candy door to door. Hr. Cook reported their group has licenses in Crystal, and White Bear Lake. He said the money will be used to build a youth center on Franklin Avenue. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that the license application be granted and the fee waived on the basis of a non-profit organization. Roll Call - All Ayes. Request to Keep VFW Open Sunday, June 20, 1971. A request was received from the VFW Club to keep their club open on Sunday, June 20, 1971 during the Jamboree for the convenience of their members. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the request be granted to have the VFW Club open from noon until Hidnight on Sunday, June 20th with same restrictions as in 1970. Roll Call All Ayes. Bingo License Request. A representative of the Order of the Purple Heart was present requesting a bingo license for their group in the old Anderson building on Central. He said the games would be run four hours twice a week. Mayor Nawrocki said he was not too keen on a general public bingo operation and requested the City Attorney look at the bingo ordinance 76. before any action is taken. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz to refer the matter to the City Attorney and report back at the next regular meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. Recess at lO:31 p.m. The meeting resumed at 10:45 p.m. Minnesota State Firemen's Association Conference. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz to authorize five members of the Columbia Heights Fire Department to attend the Minnesota State Firemen's Association Conference to be held in Bemidji, Minnesota June 10th - 13th, expenses be paid. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bids on Bulldozer. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for a used bulldozer, bids to be opereJ June 14, 1971 at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call - All Ayes. Charter Commission Appointments. It was reported Judge Keyes would be making Charter Commission appointments soon. Councilman Land indicated he would be interested in serving on the commission and requested his name be submitted along with other names of interested former Mayors and Councilmen. Human Rights and Planning Commission Appointments. It was reported interviews will be set up soon for Planning and Zoning Commission applicants and Human Ri~ts Commission applicants. Bids on Towing and Gasoline. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz to call for bids on ~~ towing service and g~oline, diesel fuel and furnace oil, bid to be opened June 14, 1971 at 8:00 p.m. ~11 Call - All Ayes. Call for Various Hearings. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for hearings on blacktop overlay maintenance work on 45th Avenue from University Service Road to Central; for curb and gutter on Jefferson from 39th Avenue to 40th Avenue; and curb, gutter and accessory utility work on 39th Avenue from 5th Street to Jefferson such hearings to be ~ld at a Mspecial meeting hereby called for Monday, June 21st at 8:00 p.m. in the Columbia Heights Field House. Roll Call - All Ayes. 77. I Call for Bids on Various Items. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the: City Manager be authorized to call for bids on concrete curb and gutter' and miscellaneous concrete work on Main Street, 37th to 40th Avenue; concrete alley paving between 6th and 7th Street north of 45th Avenue; storm sewer on Main Street, 37th to4Oth Aven~; and water and sewer house services on Main Street from 37th to 40th Avenue N.E., bids to be opened at the regular meeting June 14, 1971 at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call - All Ayes. Licenses. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the license applications as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bids on Sale of Low Boy Trailer. Motion by Je~a, seconded by Heintz, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on the sale of a low boy trailer. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Jeska, seconded by All Ayes. Logacz, to adjourn at 11~:50 p.m. Bruce i]. i';a,,.:rocki ~ t!ayor Roll Call- OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Special Meeting June 1, 1971 The meeting was called to order at 7:]5 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Nawrocki - present. Heintz - absent. Land, Jeska, Hotion by Land, seconded by Jeska that Hrs. Nygaard be appointed Secretary pro tem for this special meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. Award of Bids on Black Dirt & Sod. The low bidder for black dirt was Donald Chies, however, he did not submit a bid on the cultured sod. Low bidder for sod was W & G Rehbein. Discussion followed as to whether the Chies low bid on black dirt could even be considered, as he did not submit a bid on the sod. Mr. Chies stated that khe City Engineer had indicated he could bid on just black dirt. The CityAttorney's opinion is that since the specifications did not clearly indicate the bids to be tied, they were not, and the City could award each item to the low bidder or reject all bids and call for new bids. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land that the award for black dirt ($1.99 per cu. yard) be awarded to