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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJun 28, 197189. Main Street Tree Markings. Residents from Main Street, 37th to 40th Avenue, were present and held a discussion with the Council members and Engineering staff regarding markings on trees and telephone poles for removal during construction in this area. Motion by Heintz, seconded Call - All Ayes. by Logacz to adjourn at )11:23 p.m. Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Roll 'Se~z~e'~a'ry to tfie Council OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting June 28, 1971 The meeting was called D order at 8:15 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Nawrocki - present. Heintz - absent. Land , Jeska, Invocation was offered by Rev. Doug Henderson of People's Church. Motion by Logacz, seconded by Land that the mir utes of the last regular and special meetings be approved as presented in writing)4-~uil~j and the reading dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes. Payment of Bills: Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that the bills as listed be paid out of their proper funds. Roll Call - All Ayes. Val Bjornson, State Trea. Payroll Account Griggs, Cooper & Co. Ed Phill i ps & Sons Co. Twin City Wine Co. Payroll Account Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. Twin City Wine Co. Acme Auto Co. Auto Gear Co. Auto Traac B & E Patrol Bill Boyer Ford Coast to Coast Stores Colmb.-Great Lakes Corp. Col .Hts. Agency, Inc. Col.Hts. Fire Dept. $ 2,258 07 9,604 27 121 31 1,315 03 17 O1 42,996 10 1,459 99 31 39 25 O0 199 56 8.OO 325 O0 4 91 44 12 21 91 32,862 O0 100 O0 Col.Hts. Fire Dept. $ Col. Hts. FireDept. Co-Op Lead & Chem. Curtin Scientific Davies Water Equip. Eklund Clothing Farwell, Ozmun,Kirk Gestetner Corp. Gestetner Corp. Gopher Glass Co. Gopher State Oll Co. Gross Industrial Serv. Hall Equipment, Inc. Royhl Hedblad Heights Electric 425.00 23O O0 347 4O 4O 9O 418 74 4O 2O 191 10 95 2O 53 O0 67 14 68 45 21.00 58.O4 10.00 36.O5 Industrial Supply Co. Insty Prints Keep Fill Products Keith's Standard Serv. Albert Kordiak League of Minn.Mun. L¥1e Signs, Inc. Master TankService Midway Tractor & Equip. Miller davis Co. Mpls. Eiectronic Bal. Co. Mpis. Equipment Co. Mi nn. Dept. ofHi ghways Mi nn. Dept.ofHi ghways Modern Clean-up John A. Nelson Excav. No. American Safety Northeast Auto Body No. States P~er Co. Ovshak Printing Phillips Petrolmm Power Process Equip. Riteway Motor Parts, Inc. Rockwell Mfg. Co. Shoppers City Snyder' s Drug Spencer Sokolowski Standard Oil Co. State Treasurer Sun Newspapers Systems Center, Inc. Team Electronics Tecto Sporting Goods Uniforms Unlimited W & W Generator Waste Management of Minn. I~alcolm O. Watson Zahl Equipment Zander Lettering Zander Lettering Arbor Tree Service Caswell & Assoc. Dunkl ey Surfacing Val Bjornson, State Tr. Payroll Account A & A Hdwe. Better Homes & Gad. BFA Educational Media Bowmar Records, Inc. Bro-Dart, Inc. General Book Covers Grolier Educational Co. Johnson Paper & Sup. McGraw-Hill Book 8.95 67.5O i0.72 14.55 160.00 8.00 48.80 54O.OO 118.94 21 .OO 18.44 18,24 3,777.71 83.46 1 , O00 . OO 43.00 267.80 72.80 4.OO 2O.5O 1OO.70 154.00 8.66 986.00 9.O5 14.04 8OO.OO I ,262.51 1 .7O 426.90 55.9O 15.00 6.5O 74.75 99.53 41 .00 42.50 239.52 3.OO 8.4O 290.73 2,249.00 797. 17 3,O?7.78 3,905.88 1 .75 13.49 42.00 49.98 3.36 25O.OO 69.12 32.55 6.07 3M Business Prod. $ Monarch Book Co. Nat'l.Geog. Society Outdoor Life Book Club Postmaster Shoppers Charge Ser. Silver Burdette Co. University of Minn. H. W. Wilson Co. Columbia Electronics Donovan Construction Co. General Office Prod. Co. Richard L. Schmidt A. B. Dick Co. A & B Sporting Goods Am. Handicrafts Co. Col. Hts. Recr. Com. Col. Hts. Recr.Comm. Gager's Handicraft Gen'l.Office Prod. Gary N. Scholla Speed-O-Print Co. Viking Trophy ChesterEwer Famous Brands, Inc. John Foita Griggs, Cooper & Co. Herb's Electric Donald Hubert Emil Koistinen Merrill Chapman Co. Minnesota Distillers Singer - Friden Div. 120.96 879.88 3.50 4.89 32.00 5.72 4.45 7.6O 15.00 12.50 105.OO 36.70 20.00 25.5O 305.45 173.39 4.78 103.80 419.57 90.35 11.O0 23.24 46.OO 87.68 574.32 32.16 526.03 64.93 19.84 109.12 42.43 161.58 44.00 Total $119,057.O6 9~R. Bids on Towing Service. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land that the bid on towing service be awarded to Dick's Towing Service of New Brighton, on the basis of X~low bid, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same. Roll Call -All Ayes. Bids on Gasoline, Diesel Fuel and Furnace Oi 1. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land that the bid on regular gasoline be awarded to American Oil Co., in the amount of 21.15¢/gai., and the bid on diesel fuel and furnace oil be awarded to Mobil Oil Corp., in the amount of ~X~ 13.2¢/gal. for each, on the basis of low bid, the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same. Roll Call - AIl Ayes. Bids on Used Track Type Tractor Bulldozer. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the bid on a used bulldozer be awarded to Volk Trucking Co. in the amount of $6900.00, based on low bid. Roll Call - All Ayes. Hearing on Installation of Sanitary Sewer Near Sullivan Lake. A hearing was held on the installation of sanitary sewer west of Central Avenue, east and south of Sullivan Lake. The City Manager reported the hearing came about as a result of a cess pool problem at 53rd and Central and therefore the project was considered a little bit earlier than had been thought necessary. Owners of the undeveloped property involved were present and made no comments in opposition to the project and said this was necessary work in order to develope the area. The City Manager estimated the cost at approximately $~1.O0 per foot. Motion by Land, seconded by Logacz that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with this project. RollCall - All Ayes. Resolution Authorizing Sanitary Sewer Project. 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 14th day of June, 1971 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property owners, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appear~l at a Council meeting on the ~28th day of June, 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: The installation of lateral sanitary sewer, lift station, and force mains to serve that part of Columbia Heights lying west of Central Avenue and easterly and southerly of Sullivan Lake including parts of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, a~d.8, Auditors Sub. N. 51, Anoka County. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: Plastic sewer pipe, package lift station and appurtenances, cast iron force main and appurtenances. 3. That a careful estimate of cost of the improvement has been made by the City Manager and the ~veral lots and parcels of land fronting upon and adjacent to such ~oposed improvement, which he deemed benefited thereby, were properly ~tified of said hearing, 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. That these improvements shall also be known as Project No. 662. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance No. 764 Relating to Fences. A second reading was held on Ordinance #764 amending Fence Ordinance ~599 regarding barbed wire fence prohibition and fences in industrial areas. Offered by Land, seconded by Jeska. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #764 is adopted. Ordinance #765 Relating to Sale of Property. A second reading was held on Ordinance #7~5 amending #699 relating to sale of property to Kenneth J. Wick and Bernice E. Wick. Offered by Land, secondedby Logacz. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #765 was adopted. Resolution Authorizing Tra~-I:ers from Unallocated General Fund. Offered by Land, seconded by Jeska, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heighl5 that the City Treasurer be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to make the following transfers to the salary funds of the respective departments from the unallocated general fund salary and fringe benefit section of the 1971 budget: Street Department $12,000, Administration $10,000, Engineering $2,600., Park Department $6,000 and Fire Department $8,000. BE IT BURTHER RESOLVED that an inter-fund transfer in the revenue funds be made as follows: Sewer Fund: $3,000 from utilities salary contingency fund; Water Fund: $7,000 from utilities salary contingency fund. Said transfers to be made prior to June 30, 1971 and there are sufficient monies allocated in said contingency funds to make such transfers. Roll Call - Ail Ayes. Resolution Relating to Surcharge on Permits. Offered by Land, seconded by Jeska, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Col ufoia Heights that: WHEREAS,the 1971 Legislature has established a new surcharge on all building permits issued by local governmental units within the state, and~EREAS, the method of establishing evaluations differs somewhat from the methods used in the City~ Columbia Heights as established by Resolution January 22, X~X1962, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that effective July !, 1971 the state evaluations as set forth and on record in the City Office of the City of Columbia Heights be utilized in the computations for permit ~es effected thereby. Roll Call - All Ayes. 94. Resolution Re: Low Rent Housing. A Resolution approving application of the provisions of section 23 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as Amended, to locality, was offered by Jeska, seconded by Logacz, WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 23 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, the United States of America, Housing Assistance Administration is authorized to provide financial assistance to local public housing agencies in providing low-rent housing by leasing dwelling units in existing privately-owned structures; and WHEREAS, said Section 23 provides that the provisions thereof shall not apply to any locality unless the governing body of the locality has by resolution approved the application of such provisions to such locality. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights as follows: The application of the provisions of Section 23 of the United States Housin§ Act of 1937, as amende~ to the City of Columbia Heights is approved. Roll Call - All Ayes. Metropolitan Police Communication System. Capt. Morris of the Coon Rapids Police Department was present requesting the City Council of Columbia Heights to adopt a resolution authorizing participation in the Metropolitan Police Communication system, a proposal for a computer tele-type system. He said it would cost the City less ~K~than $100 per month and he has received assurance from the Law Enforcement Aid Assistance Program that they would help fund this program on a year to year basis. The resolution was offered by Jeska, seconded by Logacz ~EREAS, the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is submitting an application for funding a Metropolitan Communication Upgrading Program; and WHEREAS, the Counties and Municipalities using the metro teletype circuits have requested the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to act as grantee for this program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City CouNcil of the City of Columbia Heights that the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension act as grantee for the Metropolitan Communications Upgrading Program, and administer the funds in behalf of th e~etro circuit users and for the 12 months duration of the grant; BE IT RESOLVED that the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Department of Public Safety, is hereby authorized and directed to execute such an agreement as requested by the Governor's Commission on Crime Prevention and Control to Implement said grant; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we understand and accept the total cost of this upgraded communication system on a pro-rated basis when federal support is no longer available; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we agree to pay not less than 25% of the system, such actual cost to be based on total mileage pro-rated, premise charge, channel conditioning, and hardware installed in our department at a total cost of no more than $125.00 per month. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we will accept monthly billing from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, as grantee, based on the above formula as worked out by the terminal users committee; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we will make maximum use of the available terminal equipment and computer programs. This shall include responsibility for immediate 95. entry, inquiry and removal of data which law enforcement computers ~re prepared to accept and store. At least one terminal shall remain operational 24 hours per day, to ensure prompt response to messages directed to us. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights may at any time withdraw from the Metropolitan Communications Upgrading Program without any further cost except that incurred to date of withdrawal. These responsibilities shall become effective on the date of installation. Roll Call - All Ayes. Garbage Collection Situation, 4152 - 7th Street. Eugene Scartozzi, 4152 - 7th Street, was present indicating he does not get proper garbage pick-up according to the Contract. He said there is nothing in the Contract or the ordinance about using plastic bags or burnable paper and he can't see how the contractor can refuse to pick up his paper bags when they are sealed packages. He said there are lots of holes I~etween the Contract and the ordinance. Councilman Land said the City tried to put together what they felt was the best ar~ngement for the City under the contract and the intent was to avoid using containers that might weather away. It was reported the contract is up for renewal in August and Mr. Scartozzi said he hopes when it is written, it will state suitable containers. Fence Height Waiver, 4017 Madison Street. A request was received from Daro Smith, 4017 Madison Street. to ~XK~ erect a 48" high chain link fence. The Planning Commission members have indicated no objections to this waiver and a statement was received from Mr. Smith's neighbor indicating no objections. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that the waiver be granted. Roll Call - All Ayes. Garage Waiver, 4824 - 4th Street. A request was received from Fred Payne, 4824 - 4th Street N.E. to build a garage 2' from the lot line. Mr. Payne's neighbor has signed a statement indicating no objections to the waiver. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz to grant the request. Roll Call - All Ayes. Recreation Commission Appointments. A discussion was held on whether or not the City Council concurs in the appointment of School Board representative to the Recreation Commission. The matter was referred to the City Attorney for a report. Report on 38th and 5th Street Situation. The City Manager reported he met with Mr. Kennedy from the vicinity of 38th and 5th Street to discuss a situation which was reported at the last Council meeting. An extremely bad odor was traced to Thompson-Hayward Chemical Co; and they were directed to place their potato bug killer into sealed containers. Cargill is checking their 96. pulleys, belts and shafts to help eliminate noise problems. American Brakeshoe will proceed next month with construction to eliminate ~ all fumes and odors. The City Manager said he will go to the Minneapolis Electric Steel Castings plant after 1:30 a.m. and check the noise. Reimbursement for Training Course. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska to grant a request from the Police Department for reimbursement for expenses incurred for Officer Frank Coleman to attend the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Peace Officer Training Course. Roll Call - All Ayes. Proposal for Auto Parts Building, 48th and Central. Mr. Lou Welle was present requesting permission to build a new auto parts business on the property north of Shakey's Pizza on Central Avenue. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that the 5' waiver on the north and 35' waiver on the south be granted, that the conditions such as parking, screening and landscaping and so forth be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Sale of Home at 3932 Quincy Street. It was reported the McManus home at 3932 Quincy Street is up for sale and this is the only remaining house on the south side of Huset Park. The City Manager said there are two ~ossible uses for thisx~x~propert¥, one for park expansion and theother for a senior citizens housing project. The Manager was Directed to contact the Park Department and the Housing Authority for their views. Bids on Sanitary Sewer Work. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for sanitary sewer work and lift station work in the area east of Sullivan Lake, bids to be opened at 8:00 p.m., July 26, 1971. Roll Call - All Ayes. Licenses. attached Motion by Logacz, seconded by Land that the licenses,~be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz to adjourn~ /~1:15 p.~. Roll Call All Ayes. ~~ i, Mayor Secretary to the Council