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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