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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting
October 18, 1971
The meeting was called ~ order at 9:15 p.m.
Heintz, Jeska, Logacz, Nawrocki - present.
Roll Call: Land,
Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska 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.
Payment of Bills.
Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land that the list of bills be paid
out of their proper funds. Roll Call - Ali Ayes.
Postmaster $ 8.00
League of Minn. Mun. 48.00
Computer Election System 2,550..00
Payroll Acct.
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq.
Johnson Paper & Supply
Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq.
Merrill Chapman Co.
Old Peoria Co.
Ed Phillips &Sons
Signcrfts.Outdoor Disp.
Twin City Wine Co.
Val Bjornson,State Trea. 2,.666.14
Payroll Account 43,456.45
Famous Brand, Inc.
Griggs, Cooper & 'Co.
Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq.
Minn. Disti 1 lers
Ed Phillips & Sons
Twin City Wine Co.
Am. Linen Supply Co.
Anderson House of Furn.
Autotraac
42,047.86
155.47
158.40
171.53
5,924.~6
52..80
434.74
9,190.73
279.88
671.75
10,632.62
1,233.23
4,397.98
2,214.13
261.04
387.09
2.70
144.O0
12.O4
Col.Hts. Libr. PettyCash $
Elvin Safety Supply
Frank Refrg.,Inc.
Fridley Office Sup.
Fridley Office Sup.
Garland's Inc.
Garwood-Twin Cities
Gen'i.lndus.Supply Co.
Merle Glader
Gopher Glass Co.
Gopher State Oil Co.
Hillcrest Safety Equip.
J. T. Enterprises
Knox Lumber Co.
Melvin Land
John Marchin~k
Midwest Bidg. Services
Minn. Dept.ofHighways
Motorola, Inc.
No.States Power Co.
Northfield Co.
N.W.Bell Tel. Co.
Paper,Calmenson & So.
Petty Cash Fund (Admin.)
John Barna
Callboy Co.
Campbell's, Inc.
Mildred Carlson
Case Power & Equip.
City of Col.Hts.
Clutch & U Joint
Coast to Coast Stores
Col.Hts. Pharmacy
Col.Hts. Poli.PettyCash
2..50 Pheoll Mafg. Co.
39.90 Postmaster
151.20 Racine Construction
10.80 Shoppers City
550.00
50..00
46.36
14.09
34.20
36.31
State Treasurer
Roman Storkamp
Suburban Rubber Stamp
Tracy Printing
The Traffic Institute
Uniforms Unlimited
24.42
63.7O
15.OO
2.35
96.04
11 .18
65.32
14.44
71 .4O
16.54
104.40
55.00
179.4O
99 · 50
40 ..35
8.32
643.50
14.50
51O.OO
4 .O0
25.O8
25.OO
141 .63
47.92
40.37
16.00
34.82
11.77
IO4.51
25.OO
3.49
36.00
7.00
50.85
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Clarence Violette
Malcolm O. Watson
Steve Wodziak
Payroll Account
Am. Linen Supply Co.
Donald Chies
City Wide Locksmith
Co~t to Coast Stores
Coca Cola Btlg. Co.
Comm. of Taxation
Home Gas Co.
Robert Jendro
Walter Lesl ie
lowry Br. Co.
Maintenance Service Co.
Minn. Fire Exting.
Moorh.ead Mach. & Boiler
Nat'l .Recr.& Park As.
No. States Power Co.
Olson Plumbing Co.
Pepsi Cola Btld.
Richard Petkoff
Superior Products
Vaughn I S
W & G Rehbein Bros.
Warners Industrial Sup.
A. Weisman Co.
Wheeling Corrugated Co.
Sun newspapers
Val Bjornson, State Tre.
Coi.Hts. Fi're Dept.
Col .Hts. Fi re Dept.
John Larson
Joe Oce 1
Jeanne Parshall
Alvin P. Theis
Shirley Zickmund
Am. Linen Supply Co.
Bronner's Extermin.
Cash Register Sales
Coca Cola Btlg. Co.
Comm.of Taxation
Distillers Distrib.
J. C. Doherty & Sons
C. M. Dronery Bev.
Lawrence Duffee
Eberhard Candy & Tob.
Chester Ewers
Fridley Distrib.Co.
Fridley Food Market
R. E. Fritz, Inc.
Gazer Distb.
Gold Medal Bev.
$ 122 O0
46 05
141 8O
1,514 88
7 55
119 4O
3 50
2 30
22 O0
3O 45
9 5O
20 O0
1 6O
21 60
1,3O5 O0
19 90
5 5O
25 O0
9 76
14 5O
37 50
8 O0
19 9O
21 94
1,285 7O
48 O0
65 3O
82 2O
15 6O
4,528 65
297 O0
320 O0
51 24
93 O0
33 O0
85 8O
33.00
113.05
8.75
23 80
166 75
2,414 85
9,275 44
194 O0
565 23
3 O0
188 2O
87.68
8,962.41
76.25
125.19
1 ,826.25
205.72
Gross Indust. Serv.
Hamm'sTwin City Sales 1,94l
Emil Koistinen 109
Kuether Distrib.
Eddie Mattson
McKesson Liquor
Midwets Wine Co.
Minn. Mining & Mfg.
Modern Air Condt.
N.W. Bell Tel. Co.
Olson's Plubing.
Pepsi Cola Btlg.
Petty Cash Fund
Pohle Sales, Inc.
Joe Rak
Rex Distributing
John Roach
Royal Bev. Distrib.
Seven Up Btlg.
Superior Prod.
Twin City Filter
Clarence Violette
5 60
20
12
2,911 18
9 92
1,979 25
214 30
6O O0
212 6O
4 5O
45 25
87 10
82 37
939 20
13 8O
720 25
13 20
57 03
299 40
16 55
3 O0
46 O0
Modern Clean-up
Comm. ofTaxa t ion
Col .Hts. Pharmacy
Danielson Drug
Met roSewer Board
Anderson Aggregates
W. H. Barber Oil
Jay W. Craig Co.
Dunkley Surfacing
Bert Hanson Const.
Spencer Sokolowski
Am. Nat' 1Band & Turs. 11,004
Mpls.City Treas. 13,042
12,856
844
5
98
32
35
44
08
98
57
40
95
94
O1
o3
69
13,237
3,013
1,137
1,044
1,356
810
165
Total Bills $231,034.15
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Presentationof Money for Park Improvements.
Residents from the McKenna Park area were in attendance and
presented to Mayor Nawrocki a check in the amount of $1,187.02
to be used for improvements at McKenna Park. The City Attorney
was directed to prepare the necessary resolution to accept the
money, to be read later in the meeting.
Presentation of Certificate I~ Sewer & Water Department.
A certificate and a plaque were presented to Sewer & Water
Department Superintendent Don Jolly from the American Water Works
Association for the good safety record the department has
maintained.
Award of Bids on Custodial Services.
Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz, that the bid on custodial
services 'be awarded to the low bidder, Maintenance Experts, in the
amount of $650/.mo., following the applicable provisions of the
Wage-Price Freeze, and that the Mayor and City Manager be
authorized to enter into a contract for same. Roll Call -
All Ayes.
Ordinance #770 Vacating Public Alley Between 38th and Edgemoor.
The City Manager reported this 'alley vacating was petitioned for
by the owners and all were notified the second reading would be
held this evening. The second reading was held~XX~~XE~ on
Ordinance #770 which vacated the public alley in Block 82,.
Columbia Heights Annex, from 38th Avenue northerly to Edgemoor
Place. Offered by: Jeska, Seconded by: Logacz. Roll Call -
All Ayes. Ord. #770 is adopted.
Resolution Allowing Sale of House at 971 - 44½ Avenue Prior to
Completion of the Required Garage.
The City Manager reported Mr. Paul Lobash has indicated a hardship
exists on the completion of the house and garage he is building at
971 - 44½ Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed
the matter and recommended the Council allow the house to be
sold without the garage provided one is under construction before
the house is occupied. The Resolution allowing the Sale of House
971 - 44½ Avenue prior to compl'etion of a required garage was
offered by Logacz, seconded by Heintz, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED
by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that
WHEREAS, Mr. Paul Lobash is constructing a home at 971 - 44½ Avenue
N.E. for which he purchased a building permit for a house and
garage as required by Ordinance #674, and WHEREAS, Mr. Lobash
has indicat~ a hardship situation exists due to increased
construction costs on the home making it financially impossible for
him to complete the garage as required, and WHEREAS, the Planning
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and Zoning Commission has reviewed the situation with the owner
and has recommended that the Council allow the house located on
the east 1/2 (except the north 135 feet) of Lot 15, Block 1,
Reservoir Hills (971 - 44½ Avenue N.E.) to be sold without a
garage provided one is under construction before the house is
occupied and that a copy of this resolution be filed with the
Register of Deeds, Anoka County, and the Local Assessor with
instructions that the pro~ective buyer be informed of this requirement,
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no certificate of occupancy be
issued except by permission of the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
that they concur in the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission as set forth herein and allow the owner of 971 ~ 44½ Avenue
N.E. to proceed with the sale of said house with the limitations
of having a garage u~der construction as outlined herein.
Rol 1 Cal 1 - A1 1 Ayes.
Request for Street & Alley Lights from 4131 Washington.
Mrs. James Bradshaw, 4131 Washington Street, was present requesting
the City install mid-block street and alley lights in her area.
She explained problems she and her neighbors have had with prowlers.
Mayor Nawrocki said he agreed that the lighting would be a benefit,
but if the City put in lights for one, they would be obligated to
do it for the rest of the City. That would be quite expensive.
He suggested Mrs. Bradshaw either petition for the lighting and
the City could hold a hearing to assess the costs, or she should
do what he and his neighbors did where they contacted Northern
States Power to put in the light and divided the cost between
themselves.
Resolution Setting 1971 Salaries for Members of Local 664.
Resolution Establishing salaries for municipal drivers and helpers,
public employees Union 664 for calendar year 1971 was offered
by Heintz, seconded by Jeska, BE IT KI~HEREBY RESOLVED by the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights tha t the following
salaries will be implemented in accordance with the Federal Register
dated August 26, 1971, Volume 36, #116, P. 16921 under Section 501.
This reference authorizes salary adjustments during the Price
Freeze for employees of the same firm whose salaries had been
negotiated prior to the Wage Freeze when employe~ of the same firm
had received such an adjustment. Therefore, the salary adjustments
as authorized in the Council resolution June 14, 1971 as follows:
Heavy Equipment Operator $838 per month ($4.84 per hour), Sewer
and Water Maintenance Men: 10¢ per hour over Light Equipment
Operator ($4.54 per hour). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the
justification of said salary adjustments is in recognition of
the letter dated October 14, 1971 from Local 664 stating their
acceptance of the area-wide negotiated settlements between
representatives of Local 49 Operating Engineers and a Municipal
Managers Negotiating Team and the letter signed by all members
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of 664 witnessed by Business' Agents John Skeate and Frank Phillips.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be and he is hereby
authorized and directed to prepare the necessary back pay checks for
the differential between the 1970 salaries and the salary adjustments
as agreed upon therein. Roll Call - All Ayes.
The City Attorney stated he was of the opinion that the City is in
conformance with the Federal Wage-Price Freeze.
Side Yard Waiver Request for Utility Shed, 5111 - 7th Street.
Mr. Jerry Houck was present requesting a side yard waiver to allow
a utility shed within 2' from his side X~lot line at 5111 - 7th
Street. A statement signed by Mr. Houck's neighbor stating he has
no objections to the placement of the shed was presented.
Motion by land, seconded by Heintz that the request be granted as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call -
Ali Ayes.
Hart Custom Homes, 5050 Central Avenue N.E.
A representative from Hart Custom Homes was present and requested
a fence height waiver for an 8' fence behind their property. The
City Manager reported the Planning Commission discussed the situation
and recommended the fence waiver and set December 1, 1971 as a deadline
to complete the fence and blacktop the storage lot, as required under
their Special Use Permit. The representative from Hart said he
purchased the sales lot and the property next door in the spring
and has been working with the City Engineer on drainage so he can
blacktop the area from 5Oth ~XX~to 51st Avenue. Mayor Nawrocki
expressed concern over whether the special use permit covered the
property all the way from 5Oth to 51st Avenue and suggested the item
be referred back to the Planning Commission for review.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that Hart Custom Homes operation
at 5050 Central Avenue be referred back to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for review of the scope of the entire operation with a
report back to the Council. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Recess was called at 11:OO p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 11:O7 p.m.
Cargill Request for Easement on 37th Avenue Ri_~q_~_t-of-Way.
The City Manager reported this request for an easement for an enclosure
was forwarded to the Council with no recommendation from the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Cargill has requested an extension
of the existing 11' easement on 37th Avenue right-of-way for
purposes of an enclosure for backs of trucks loading in the area.
Motion bY Land, seconded by Jeska to grant a license to Cargill
which would allow them to use the requested property ~on 37th
Avenue right-of-way for their purposes,that it is understood that
the license can be revoked by the Council at any time. Roll Call-
Land, JeskA, Logacz,- Ayes. Heintz, Nawrocki - Nay. The ~request
was granted.
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Request for New Dump Truck.
A request was received from the Street Department to ~call for bids
on a new dump truck. Mayor Nawrocki suggested to hold off call
for bids until we see what the Legislature does with respect to
levy limits.
Lot Subdivision Request for 4612-8 4th Street.
Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the lot subdivision request
from Ivan Dostaler to split E. 140' of Lot 7 (subj. to rd. & util.
ease. over E 30') Block 4, Columbia Heights Acres be granted, making
it ~l~ 1. The N. ½ of E. 140' (subj. to rd. & util.ease, over E. 30')
of Lot 7, Block 4, Columbia Heights Acres, and 2. S. ½ of E. 140'
(Subj. to rd. & util. ease. over E 30') of Lot 7, Block 4,
Columbia Heights Acres. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Garbage Contract.
Ken Hentges was present and expressed concern over the award of
bids on garbage collection. The City Manager said the bids were
very close and he based his recommendation to consider a new
contract with Modern Services on factors such as experience,
reliability and so forth. He said the amount of personnel time
tied up on getting a new service started would exceed the 1%
differential. Motion by Jeska, seconded b/ logacz that the ~
XXX~~X~X~X bid on garbage service be awarded to Modern
Services, Inc., that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to
enter into a contract with Modern for same. Roll Call: Land,
Heintz, Jeska, I-ogacz~- Ayes. Nawrocki - Nay.
Resolution Accepting Funds for McKenna Park Improvements.
The Resolution was offered by Heintz, seconded by Jeska, WHEREAS,
tl~ McKenna Park Improvement Committee has solicited funds for the
improvement of McKenna Park, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that
the City of Columbia Heights accept the sum of $1,187.O2 as presented
by the McKenna Park Improvement Committee, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the sum be given to the Park Department for the improvement
of McKenna Park. Roll Call - A1 1 Ayes.
Letter Re: Police Union Request.
A discussion was held regarding a letter ~X~outlining the Police
Union request, and the effects of the wage-price freeze.
Resignation from Human Rights Commission.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska that the resignation of
Pat McAlpin be reluctantly accepted from the Human Rights
Commission, that an appropriate certi~cate of service be prepared.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
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Licenses.
Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the licenses as listed be
granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Street Lights.
The City Engineer reported two street lights were taken down
'after accidents and said the cost will exceed $1,000 for each.
He asked if it was necessary to take'bids on these?
It was suggested if possible get three current quotations from
suppliers and bring them to the Council as an informal bid.
Contract for Sewer Cleaning Compound.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz ~that the Mayor and City Manager
be authorized to enter into an agreement pursuant to the letter
dated October Ist, .1971 from Oxford Chemicals with regard to
sewer cleaning compound, to extend the contract between the City of
Columbia Heights and Oxford Chemicals dated September 14, 1970 under
the terms and conditions as specified in the agreement which were
enumerated in the October 1st, letter. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz to adjourn at 12:40Xi~(i~)~ a.m'.
Call - All Ayes. ~" ,~
Bruc'e G. N~wrocki~--M~y~" '
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting
October 26, 1971
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m.
Jeska, Logacz, Nawrocki - present.
Roll Call:
Land, Heintz,
Payment of Bills.
Election Judges
Griggs Cooper & Co.
JohnsonB ros. Le. L i q.
Sep-Ko Chemicals
Ability Tire Co.
Am. Cast Iron Pi.pe
Au to Gear Co.
B & E Patrol
Mary Blackstad
$ 1,210.20 Budd Broman $
70..06 C,ase Power & Equip.Co.
26,8.80 Col .Hts. Pol .Petty Cash
152.41. C_r,own Iron Works
313.25 Cy's Men's '[~/ear
27.6.00 Elk River Concrete Prd.
95.98 Janet EricSson
325.00 H. E. Erickson Co.
15.00 Genuine Parts Co.
15 oo
{;16 00.
27 Ol
355 50
'10 20
57 60
15 O0
40 ..95
566.20