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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJul 12, 197197. OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting July 12, 1971 The meeting was called to order at 8:04 p.m. Jeska, Logacz, Nawrocki - present. Roll Call: Land, Heintz, Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz that the minutes of the last regular and special meetings be approved as presented in writing and the reading dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Logacz, seconded by Jeska that the following bills be paid out of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes. Minn. Hosp. Service $ State Treas. Col .Hts. Library Liquor Petty Cash Ed Phillips & Sons Metro. Sewer Board Minn.Gas Co. N.W. Bell Tel. Co. Col.Hts. Water Dept. Ho. States Power Co. Robt. Peterson,Co. Treas. Postmaster Payroll Account Elec. Motor Spec. Johnson Paper & Sup. Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. Old Peoria Co., Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Twin City Wine Co. Am. Linen Supply Aqualand Pool Atlantic Richfield Bartley Sales Co. F. W. Bassett Burroughs Corp. Central Motor Sales Chapin Publishing Co. Donald Cla~en City of CoI.Heights Anderson Aggregates, Inc. W. H. Barber Oil Co. Clutch & U Joint Serv. Coast to Coast Stores Columbia Electronics Col.Hts. Pharmacy Conway Fire & Safety Crystal Motors, Inc. Downtown Chevrolet Elvin Safety Supply Farwell,Ozmun,Kirk&Co. 1,795.50 3,295.64 24.71~ 241.15 159.57 13,237.57 307.92 802.67 48.80 3,760.45 355.48 6O.OO 43,704.02 53.90. 225.09 790.81 161.54 531.O9 554.4O 13.88 25.00 102.56 115.00 80.95 125.60 3.64 76.80 34.00 5O.OO 686 97 4,055 83 22 42 19 38 6 76 18 O9 32.50 7.74 74.4O 12.15 1~9.18 Friden Div.-Singer Co. Fridley Office Supply Col.Hts. Pharmacy Comm. of Taxation Danielson Drug Co. Dunkley Surfacing Co. Gestetner Corp. Richard Gill Merle Glader Glenwood Inglewood $ 69.00 55.91 2.28 722.22 6.38 520.24 175.O0 34.00 15.00 49.50 Goodin Company 144.00 Dr. Gustafson, Carr & Williams 17.OO Royhl N~%~Hedblad 11.84 Heights Shell Serv. Industrial Supply Co. Int'l.Assoc.Chief of Poi. Int'l.Business Mach. Co. Donald G. Jolly Donald G. Jolly Charles Kewa tt St. Ronald Kull~ J. N. Larson Chevrolet Leer Bros., Inc. Midwest Bldg. Serv. Milsco Engineering Mpls. Gas Co. Mpls. Oxygen Co. Mobile Radio Engrg., Inc. Modern Clean-up Service Muni-Chem. Corp. Myers-Sherman Co. National Auto Parts Co. New Minar Ford, Inc. Northfield Co. Ovshak Prtg. Co. Pioneer Rim & Wheel Co. R. L. Polk & Co. Power Br~ke & Equip. Co. Riteway Motor Parts Dar~ld sharer 6.10 216.~8 21 .00 23.49 15.O0 230.92 80.95 29.80 25.31 266.35 643.50 247.03 192.79 17.20 84 .OO 12,861 .25 35.29 32.21 58.14 12.13 25.O8 67.50 3 .OO 66.25 3.95 8.12 34 .'O0 98. Smythe-Obermeyer & Assoc. C. R. Sonnenberg Twin City Filter Serv., Inc. Victor Comptometer Corp. Water Information Center Waterous Co. Malcolm O. Watson Wyatt Bros. , Inc. Payroll Account Am. Linen Supply Co. B. J. E1ec. Motor Repair Cassidy Products, Inc. City of Robbinsdale City Wide Locksmithing Coast to Coast Stores Comm. of Taxation Crown Iron Works Franklin Creamery, Inc. Ga me Time, Inc. Heights Electric, Inc. Heights Welding Independ. Black Dirt Co. Robert Jendro Knox Lumber Co. Kr~er & Davis Co. Walter Leslie Lowry Lumber Co. Master Pools by Denny, Inc. Michel Sales Co. Midland Products Co. Midway Tractor & Equip. Milsco Engineering Minn. Silica Sand Co. John P. Murzyn Northfield Co. Sep-Ko Chemicals Shoppers City Thompson-Haywa rd Chemical Waste Management of Minn. A. Weisman Co. Col .Hts. Recr. Com. Col .Hts. Recr. Com. Col .Hts. Recr. Com. Columbia Transit Corp. Gager' s Handicraft Gen I 1 . Off i ce Prod. co. Am. Linen Supply John Barna Bronner's Exterminating City Wide Locksmithing Comm. of Taxation Distillers Distrib. Co. J. C. Doherty & Sons O. M. Drone¥ Bev. Co. $ 1OO.O0 ll.15 9.00 75.3O. 28 OO 2,002 O0 35 8O 93 60 6,895 OO 5 98 26 71 700 4OO OO 8 25 4O 48 14 81 2 85 161 2O 44 57 57 94 600 6O O0 20 O0 39.80 22.00 6.OO 11.38 45 81 56 10 454 5O 49 38 97 20 337 I 3 24 10 14 25 23 9O 23 94 78 6O 10 OO 47 46 17 12 3O5 4O 77 5O 5O OO 91 99 14 5O 121 52 11 O0 8. 75 17.55 2,647.07 2,571 .74 641 .45 749.90 Chester Ewer $ 63 Fridley Distrib. Co. 15,236 Fridley Food Market 131 R. E. Fritz, Inc. 55 Ganzer Distributor 2,616 Gold Medal Bev. Co. 240 Gross Industrial Ser. 29 Hamm's Twin City Sales 2,511 Donald Hubert 19 Emil Koistinen 79 Kuether Distrib. Co. 3,863 Eddie Mattson 53 McKesson Liquor Co. 477 Midwest Wine Co. 366 Min.Munic. Liquor Store 35 Ovshak Prtg. Co. 72 Petty Cash Fund 55 Pohle Sales, Inc. 2,341 Joe Rak 14 Rex Distributing 2,153 John Roach 16 Royal Beverage Distr. 142 Seven Up Btlg. Co. 417 Am. Nat'l.Bank&Trust 3,418 First Nat' 1.BankSt.Paul 20,965 League of Minn. Munc. 900 Mpls. City Treas. 15,130 Volk Trucking 5,900 Coca Cola Btlg. 168 Eberhard Candy & Tob. 195 Modern Air Condt.Co. 93 Pepsi Cola Btlg. Co. 86 Pioneer Detective Ag. 59 Sep-Ko Chemicals 65 Sunderland, Inc. 150 Donald Chies 1,791 R. A. Lu×enburg Cont. 3,926 R. A. Luxenburg Cont. 3,901 Total 68 81 25 59 97 9O 4O 15 84 36 48 76 82 52 OO O0 54 27 4O 55 2O 19 25 53 36 OO 38 O0 25 25 99 3O 3O 93 OO OO 32 5O $175,461.93 99. BIDS ON COPY MACHINE. Bids were received from the foaowing on a high speed copy machine, rental or purchase: Alternate No. I - Purchase: Xerox Corporation No Bid. 3M Business Products Sales, Inc., on a 3M 209. Gross: $995.00 less $100 trade-in of Apeco Roll-type machine for a net Price of $895.00. APECO Corporation, on an APECO Systematic Desk Top Copier #220. Gross Price $1,695.OO less $200.00 trade-in of old APECO roll-type machine for a net price of $1,495.00. Smith-Corona Marchant, on a SCM Model 144. Gross: $1,195.00 less $200.00 trade-in of APECO roll-type machine for a net price of $995.00. Alternate No. 2 - Rental: Xerox Corporation, on a Xerox 720. for 5,833 copies. Minimum Price Per Month $175.OO, 3M Business Products Sales, Inc., on a 3M 209. Minimum Price Per Month $50.00. For 3,000 minimum copies $75.00. APECOXE~RRBKA~X~N~X~Corporation, on an APEC0 Standard Hi-Speed Roll-o-Matic. Minimum Price Per Month $60.00/2,000 copies. Smith-Corona Marchant on an SCM Model 55. $126.00/4,OO0 copies. (Minimum) Price Per Month 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. Bids on a Roller: Bids were received from the following on a self-propelled steel wheeled roller: Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Co., on a used Ferguson (portable), capacit 4-6 ton, 8,900 lb. in the amount of $4,500. Hall Equipment Company, Inc. on a 1969 Galion S/N 53359, capacity 4-6 ton, 8,550 lbs. in the amount of $7,780. Hayden Murphy Equipment Co., on a 1953 Galion, capacity 5-8 tons, 12,050 lbs. in ~#~the amount of $3,150. Hayden Murphy Equipment Co., on a new Ferguson, capacity 4-6 ton, 8,900 empty, 12,120 ballasted, in the amount of $8,1OO. Hayden Murphy Equipment Co., on a new Ferguson with Wisconsin VH4D air colled engine with same capacity as above, $7,750. 100. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the bids be turned over to the 1~; City Manager for tabulation and report back at the next regular meeting ~oll Cai 1 - All Ayes. Bids on an Air Compressor: Bids on an Air Compressor were received from the following: Hayden-Murphy Equipment Co. on a Chicago Newmatic in the amount of $~ $5,445.60. , 115 capacity, Ryan Construction Equipment Co., on a Wabco, 100 capacity, in the amount of $4,153.00. Minneapolis Equipment Company on a Worthington, 100 capacity, in the amount of $3,500.00. Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Co., on a Jaeger 100 capacity, in the amount of $5,595.00. ' Charles Olson & Sons, on a Dave~ ,150 capacity, in the amount of $3,875.00. Air Power Equipment Co., on an Ingersoll-Rand 100 capacity in the amount of $~,8 ~.O0. ' Olson Equipment Co. $4,130.00. · on a Sullair, lO0 capacity in the amount of Zeco Co., on a Gardner-Denver, lO0 capacity, in the amount of $4,~95.O0. Hall Equipment Co. on a Quincy, 1OO capacity in the amount of $4,339.00. RMS Co. on a Joy Mfg., 100 capacity in the amount of $4,410.OO. Motion by Jeska, 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 - Ail Ayes. Bids on Utility Project #7101. Bids on a utility project at 37th and Central (Shell Oil Co.), #7101 were received from the following: Dycon Corp., in the amount of $46,835.00. Time to Start: 15 days Completion Time: 30 days. ' George Koza, White Construction Co., in the amount of $39,410.00. Time to start: 15 days. Completion Time: 30 days. Luxenburg Construction Co., in the amount of $25,200.00. Time to start: 15 days, Completion Time: 20 days. Erwin Montgomery Construction Co., in the amount of $24,635.00. Time to start: 5 days. Completion time: 30 days. 101 . Motion by Land , seconded by Heintz lbat the bids be turned over to the City Manager for tabulation and report back later in the meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. Lot Subdivision Request, 1330 - 43rd Avenue. A request was received from Anna E. Johnson, 1330 - 43rd Avenue, for a lot subdivision of her property described as: N. 15' of W.½ of Lot 3 and N. 150' of all of Lot 4, Block 3, Reservoir Hills. Mayor Nawrocki expressed concern on locations of buildings on the property and suggested the City Manager verify bui~ing locations, so the lot isnIt split down the middle of the house. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the subdivision request be tabled until the next regular meeting for additional information. Solicitors License Request to Paint Addresses on Curbs. A solicitors license application was received from Joseph Untrauer and from Michael Fitzgerald, both college students, to pai~ house numbers on curbs.. It was reported there is no set charge for the service and a slip is left at each house requesting donations for the work. A Police check indicated no record on either young man and no apparent problems. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the license be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. Truck & Trailer License, 4001 University... A truck and trailer license application was received from the Texaco Station at 4001 University Avenue, ~~XX~as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the stipulation that ~ screening would be ~cided upon when the trailers and trucks were brought in. Councilman Jeska said this request may need a special use permit which requires a plot plan. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska to grant the request for eight trailers and seven trucks based on the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, subject to later determination by the Commission on screening, that the permit so indicate that on each annual renewal the same requirement will be there that the permit be subject to screening requirements by the Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Garage Waiver for 4233 - 2nd Street. Mr. Wiklacz, 4233 - 2nd Street, was present requesting a waiver to place a detached garage in line with the front of the house,~X~X~X~ X~X~EX~X as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and in vie~ of the building locations. Motion by Heintz, seconded ~ by Land, to grant the waiver to build a detached garage 10'1" from the existing house and 1' back from the front porch line, that the permit indicate the applicant states no breezeway is anticipated. Roll Call - All Ayes. 102. Lot Subdivision Request for 620 - 47th Avenue. Mrs. Delores Crocker was present requesting a lot subdivision for her property at 620 - 47th Avenue for two building sites leaving a 62½' lot available on the west for construction of a home. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz to grant the subdivision request as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Garage Waiver at 1036 Gould Avenue. A request was received from Mr. Robert Burgoyne, 1036 Gould Avenue, to build a garage 2' from his side lot line on a 40 foot lot. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz to grant the request as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Fence waiver at 1OO1 - 49th Avenue. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz to grant a waiver, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, to allow a 7' alternating board fence starting from a point 7' north of the front property line at 1001 - 49th Avenue, and continuing to the north boundary of the lot. Roll Call - All Ayes. City Garage. A lengthy discussion was held on retaining an architect for the new City Garage and the various locations where the garage could be located. It was decided that the Council members and the Engineers, along with Architect Tom Van House~ meet informally on Tuesday evening, July 13th, at 8:00 p.m. and take a field trip to the proposed sites as suggested by the Engineering Department. Paintin~ the Liquor Store. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be au~Jorized to expend up to $934 for painting at #1 liquor store. Roll Call - All Ayes. Special Use Permit, 3952 Central. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz to grant a special use permit for William Balamut, Heights Industrial Optics Shop, at 3952 Central, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mayor Nawro~i informed Mr. Balamut this permit must be renewed each year. Ordinance #759 Relating to Parks. A second reading was held on Ordinance #759 relating to the use of parks and parkways of the Park Boar~ of Columbia Heights and to secure the quiet, orderly and suitable use and enjoyment of such parks, parkways, and portions of the adjacent lakes, streams and ponds by the people and prescribing penalties for its violation. Offered by Logacz, seconded by Heintz. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #759 was adopted. Mayor Nawrocki said this is an all- inclusive ordinance. We may have to amend it later if it does get too rest~ctive. 103. Resolution Re: 45th Avenue Overlay Project. No action was l~ken on a resolution authorizing 45th Avenue overlay project from University to Central Avenue. Clayton Berg from the Engineering Department reputed he attended a meeting of the Hilltop Village Council and Hilltop wants to get a contrac~tor in and do their own part of the street, 45th, north 1/2 from Central to Monroe. They would probably follow the same specifications and materials Columbia Heights would use but want to do their own part. He said the Village Council was concerned about being ~a~sessed for extra dollars for storm sewer work from 4th Street to 7th Street. Mayor Nawrocki suggested discussions be held between Hilltop and ~½~XXX#XColumbia Heights. Award of Bids on Utility Project #7lO1. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the bid for utility work on project #7101 be awarded to Erwin Montgomery, low bidder, in the amount of $24,635.00, $10,000 of that to be paid by Shell Oil Company as stated in their agreement. Roll Call - All Ayes. City Attorney Reports. The City Attorney reported legislative activities such as the Tax Bill, the Detoxication Center Bill, legislative re-districting, and the Right-Turn-on-Red law. The City Attorney reported he prepared a commercial and industrial garbage ordinance. Copies will be made and distributed ~before the next regular Council meeting. Bids on Sanitary Sewer for Sullivan Lake area. The City Engineer reported that due to some mechanical features to be incorporated, he would like to postpone the bid letting date on sanitary sewer for Sullivan Lake area, possibly to August 3rd. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the bids that were called for July 26, 1971 be changed to August 3rd at 10:00 a.m. in the Office Xof the City Manager. Roll Call - All Ayes. The Engineer reported the award of bids could then be made at the August 9th regular Council meeting. Main Street State Aid Project. A lengthy discussion was held on the Main Street state aid project from 37th to 40th Avenue and the lack of adequate flashers and barricades. Telephone Rate Increase. Motion by Laad~ seconded by Jeska, that the City Attorney be authorized to follow the hearings on the telephone rate increase and to take s~ b actions as he may deem suitable to protect theX~X~ best interest of the people in Columbia Heights. Roll Call - All Ayes. 104. Licenses. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the license application as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. Petition on 42nd Avenue Project. Kenneth Hentges was present and presented a petition with approximately 97 signatures on 42nd Avenue from University to Central and requested ~e Council hold a hearing. He said he felt that by the time of the hearing he would have more than 50% of the signatures required. ~X~Since he did not, the Council denied the request and told him to come back at the next Council meeting. Police Department Salaries. A discussion was held on what kind of offer should be made to the Police for 1971 salaries. Mayor Nawrocki suggested cost of living increase and because of excessive pensions costs caused partly because the men chose to get benefits that are ~in excess of the way the pension fund was funded, that we therefore can justify not ~meeting other departments on other things inclu~ding salary. 701 Hearing. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land to call a special meeting to be held August 2~, 1971 at 8:00 p.m. in the Field House for a public hearing pertaining to the long range comprehensive plan subject to verifying that someone can make the presentation and proper notification is given to the public. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz to adjourn at 12:20 a.m. All Ayes. Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Roll Call - SeCr'etary ~o the Council 0~FFI CIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting July 26, 1971 The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. Jeska, Nawrocki - present. Logacz - absent. 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.