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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAug 9, 1971113. OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting August 9, 1971 The meeting was called to order at the Field House at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call: Land, Heintz, Jeska, Nawrocki - present. Logacz - absent. Invocatign was given by Father Ince of Immaculate Conception Church. Motion by deska, seconded by Heintz tlat the minutes of the last regular and special meetings be approved as presented in writing and the reading dispensed with. Roll Call - AIl Ayes. Payment of Bills: Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the following list of bills be paid out of their proper funds: Roil Call - AIl Ayes. Police Relief Assoc. Firemen's Relief Assoc. Famous Brands, Inc. Griggs Cooper & 'Co. Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. Merrill Chapman Co. Old Peoria, Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Twin City Wine Co. Val Bjornson, StateTreas. Minn.Hosp. Service Payroll Account Payrol 1 Account Famous Brands, Inc. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. Johnson Paper & Supply Ed Phillips & Sons Anderson Aggregates, Inc. Autot raac F. W. Bassett City of Col.Hts. Earl Cleland Col.Hts. Lbr. Petty Cash Col.Hts. Pharmacy Carl R. Hanson Int'l. Conf.ofBldg. Off. Jill Johnson Ronal d Kullas Mpls. City Treasurer Midwest Bldg. Serv. Mpls. Star & Trib. Modern Clean-up Serv. Northfield Company Oison's Plumbing Roland Millwork Co. State of Minnesota 13,316.20 12,3.12 ..00 103.'54 20.97 580.38 39.84 154.21 134.43 650.63 2,294.90 1,761.38 85.44 46,802..65 127.95 28.84 100..09 124..59 86.69 2,.518.51 4.OO 10.56 50 ..00. 72.00 24.88 17.10 15O .00 8.10 8.5O 17.00 14,534.80 643.50 19.20 12,858.31 283.82 34.82 ! 10.00 494.70 State Treasurer Tracy Printing Uniforms Unlimited Zander Lettering Payroll Account Johnson BroslWhle. Liq. Am. Linen Supply Donald Chies City Wide Locksmith. Comm. of Taxation Franklin Creamery Johnson Paper & Sup. Knox Lumber Co. Lakeland Sign Co. Master Pools by Denny Minnesota Fire, Inc. John P. Murzyn Northfield Co. The Pool Center W & G RehbeinBros. Sep-Ko Chemicals Superior Pipe Spec. Thompson-Hayward Chem. Tracy Printing Co. U.S. Bench Corp. A. Weisman Co. A $ B Sporting Goods Col. Hts. Recr. Comm. ~olumbia Transit Co. Gager's Handicraft General Office Prod. Lowry Central Bowlers 3M Bus. Prod. Sales Ovshak Printing Co. Paul's Gul.f Service Am. Linen Supply John Barna $137.96 117.00 31.81 10.00 8,659.67 789.59 10.13 1,719.36 2.0O 7.28 75.6O 17.15 29.85 13.50 51.16 358.00 15.10 28.5O 65.75 1,646.9O 23.90 17.20 7O.6O 19.00 274.00 125.30 121.5O 330.00 52O .00 32.67 421.55 78.00 282.64 41.5O 21 .02 103.15 8.5O 114. Bronner's 'Extermin. Co. $ City Wide Locksmithing Comm. of Taxation Distillers Distrib. J. C. Doherty & Sons O. M. Droney Bev. Co. Chester Ewer Fridley Distributing Fridley Food Market Gold Medal Bev. Co. Herb's Electric, Inc. Donald Hubert Douglas Knealing Emil Koistinen Kuether Distributing McKess. on Liquor Co. Ml's Van 0 Lite Midwest Wine Co. Modern Air Condition. Olson's Plumbing Jos. F. Palen, Inc. Petty Cash Fund Pioneer Detective Ag. Pohle Sales, Inc. Joe Rak Rex Distributing 8 75 12 O0 2 ,',734 95 9,099 38 378 8O 1,4O9 93 107 52 9,558 O5 122.50 314.75 86.54 29.76 7 2O 109 12 3, O7O 9O 3,O88 1 7 34 71 222 12 79 42 79 57 18 7O 46 17 23 30 2,378.20 16.20 1,683.65 John Roach $ Royal Beverage Dist. Seven Up Btlg. Co. Sunderland, Inc. Twin City Filter Ser. Arcon Construction R. A. Luxenburg Con. 8.40 45.75 309.85 132.70 3.00 8,300.47 4,649.50 R. A. Luxenburg Con. 24,898.88 Erwin Montgomery 14,855.03 Total Bills $187,473.11 Bids on Copy Machine~. The City Manager said he reviewed the bids as submitted two meetings ago and he finds that the volume of need in so far as our present situation is concerned doesn't really justify the purchase of a machine at this time. In the case of a rental machine, the minimum volume of rental is somewhat higher than we ~had anticipated so under the circumstances, he would recommend that the bids be rejected at this time. He said possibly in 1972 we could consider making a change over but now the actual copies being made is quite low and we do have a machine available around the clock through the Police Department. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the bids be rejected. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bids on Sanitary S~er & Lift Stations for Sullivan Lake area. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the bid on sanitary sewers and lift stations, project #7108, be awarded to the low bidder, Dunkley Surfacing in the amount of $28,627.75 contingent upon obtaining all necessary easements in writing. Roll Call - All Ayes. 115. Bids on Sale of D-~7 Bulldozer and Low Boy Trailer. The City Manager reported when we recently purchased a bulldozer, we offered the D-7 for sale through informal bids. In so doing, we got a bid from B. L. Christian in the amount of $2,813. The City Engineer contacted B. L. Christian and informed him of the acceptability of his bid. Informal bids were also taken on the sale of the low boy trailer, but we were not satisfied with any of the bids and are not going to sell ~it at this time. Hearing on Alley Paving Project. A hearing was held on an alley paving project for the alley south of Peters Place west of Reservoir Boulevard. Only three residents from the area were present at the hearing. It was reported the hearing came about on the basis of a petition signed by owners of 52% of the assessable frontage. The proposal is for a 10' wide concrete alley at an estimated cost of $5.00 per assessable foot. The residents present all favored the proposal and a motion was made by Land, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the project. Roll Call - All Ayes. Resolution Authorizing Alley Paving Project. Resolution ordering improzements was offered by Jeska, seconded by Heintz, 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 July, 1971 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property owners, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a Council meeting on the 9th day of August, 1971, and WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed by sp'ecial assessments under Charter provisions. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows: Alley paving of the public alley south of Peters Place and West of Reservoir Boulevard to the Southeasterly corner of said alley. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: Portland cement on stabilized base. 3. That a careful estimate ~ the cost of the improvement has been made by theCity 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. 633. Roll Call - All Ayes. Donald Johnson, 971 - 39th Avenue, who was present for the alley paving project, said he was satisfied with the watermain restoration work , that the sodding and fire hydrant moving was greatly appreciated. He said everything has been taken care of at his property except fence repair work and this item was placed on the punch list. Il6. 45th Avenue Over-Lay Project. A discussion was held on the 45th Avenue from Central to University over-lay project which was authorized several weeks ago subject to concurrence with the Village of Hilltop on the cost. A letter was presented from Paster Enterprises, owner of the Central Plaza Shopping Center, guaranteeing payment would be made. A letter was also presented from The Attorney for Hilltop Village stating it was agreeable with the Village if the City of Columbia Heights entered into an agreement with Paster Enterprises to take care of the assessments. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the work on 45th Avenue as previously authorized subject to assurance that the adjoining property owner in the Village of Hilltop will post a bond to assure payment of the assessment cost all in accordance with the Laws of the State of Minnesota. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #763 relating to Commercial and Industrial Garbage Pick-up. Kenneth Hentges pointed out in Ordbance #763 many of the buildings could not be served at the rear of the building, and the rear I~operty line. A discussion followed and it was recommended by the City Attorney that the second reading be postponed so that proper language might be inserted to take care of those exceptions as pointed out by Mr. Hentges. Side yard waiver, 4914 Washington Street. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the request from Mr. Dale Ross, 4914 Washington Street, for a side yard waiver to place an attached garage 5' from side lot line be granted as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commis~on. Roll Call - All Ayes. Teen Dance at Immaculate Conception Church. Mr. Paul Corbett was present requesting a permit to hold a teen dance in conjunction with Immaculate Conception Church's fall festival, August 21, 1971 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in ~e church parking lot. Mr. Corbett said he spoke with the Police Chief who will have the Police patrol the area during the dance. The City Manager said no actual permit is needed, but this is for the Council's information since the Police Department is involved. Lot Subdivision, 4325 - 2nd Street. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the lot subdivision request from Robert Lonkey, 4325 - 2nd Street (Lot 13, Ex. E½, Block 2, Rearr. of Block C) be granted upon payment of outstanding special assessments in the amount of $68.49. Roll Call - All Ayes. 117. Payment on Orfei Contract. A request was received from Orfei & Sons for final payment on the watermain con~act. A discussion was held on items listed on the punch list and the Council members expressed a desire to make an inspection tour of the work that has been done to date. The tour was set up for Tuesday evening, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land that the payment in the amount of $40,000 to Orfei & Sons on watermain construction project, be authorized. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mayor Nawrocki said this means Columbia Heights is still withholding $20,000 plus bond. Lease Proposal for 3755 California Stree~t. Mr. & Mrs. Nils Bjugan, owner of 3755 California Street, were present and asked what was transpiring on the purchase and lease arrangements with the railroad and the City. The City Manager's letter regarding appraisals of the property was discussed in respe~ to possible values to be used in estimating a lease price. The City Attorney the City Manager were direc~d to arrange a meeting with the Attorney for the Bjugans, the Attorney for Burlington-Northern, and themselves to negotiate a lease. Bids on Pick-up TrucK. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for a ½ ton pick-up truck for the Park Department, bids to be opened at the August 23rd meeting. Roll ~1 - All Ayes. Burning Permit for Burlington-Northern Construction Site. Representatives from Park Construction, who are doing the excavation for the Burlington-Northern yard, were present requesting a bu~ng permit to clear the property for construction. They reported work will be starting in Fridley and that they have permission from the City of Fridley and the Pollution Control Agency to burn. Motion by Jena, seconded by Heintz that the burning permit request be granted subject to verification by the City Attorney and the Fire Chief that all ordinances and regulations of the Pollution Control Agency are being complied with, and subject to specific requirements the Fire Chief will make. Roll Call - All Ayes. Park Construction offered to supply the City fill materials as needed for park areas in conjunction with the excavation at the Burlington- Northern site. Assessors School. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land to authorize the attendance of Mrs. Carlson at the Residential Appraisal School, August..3Oth to September 3rd, and for John Larson to attend the Commercial and Industrial Appraisal School August 23rd to 27th. Roll Call - Ali Ayes. 118. 1971 Audit. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that George M. Hansen Company be authorized to conduct the 1971 Audit for the City of Columbia Heights. Roll Call - All Ayes. ~;}~i~X~Mayor Nawrocki questioned the costs on having the audit performed and the City Manager was directed to check on this and make a report. Sidewalk on Jefferson. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to include in the Jefferson Street State Aid work the placement of concrete sidewalk on the east side' of Jefferson from 40th Avenue to ~ south of the warming house. K~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. Fence at 4225 and 4229 Central. Kenneth Hentges reported several meetings back the owner of the apartments at 4225 and 4229 Central was ordered to correct a fence he in, ailed. Apparently the corrections have not been made at this time. The City Manager was directed to check into the matter. Charter Commission. Mayor Nawrocki reported the Charter Commission held their organizatioml meeting and the President Mel Aanerud submitted a letter giving a schedule of their meeting dates. They have requested the City Council meet with the Commission on September 22nd to get the Council views, past officials and staff members ideas on what should be included in the new Charter. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Call - All Ayes. ~' S/e/cretary to the Cou~--~l Jeska to adjourn aw 10:55 p.m. Bru~Ee G. Nawrocki, Mayor Roll