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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNov 22, 1971p. 181 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting November 22, 1971 The meeting was called to order at 8:14 p.m. Roll Call: Land, Heintz, Jeska, Logacz, Nawrocki - present. Invocation was given by Rev. David Skordahl of First Lutheran Church. Minutes of last Regular & Special Meetings. 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. Payment of bil Is. Motion by Logacz, seconded by Jeska that the following list of bills be paid out of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes. Payroll Account $41,956 Johnson Paper & Supp. 256 Ed Phillips & Sons 171 U.S. Postmaster 900 Twin City Wine Co. 41 No.States Power 1,914 Griggs, Cooper & Co. 1OO Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. 361 Twin City Wine Co. 470 A. A. Battery Co. 193 Ability Tire Co. 1,588 Armco Steel Corp. 167 Aunt Jenny's Rest. 29 Auto Gear Co. 88 B & E Patrol 325 Val Bjornson, St.Trea.2,278 Blumberg Photo Sound 15 George F. Brown 142 Central Machine Co. 461 Central Motor Sales 5 City of Col.Hts. 8 City Wide Locksmith 42 City Wide Locksmith 11 Coast to Coast 46 Col.Hts. Agency 177 Col.Hts. Fire Dept. 328 Col.Hts. Fire Dept. 110 Col.Hts. Fire Dept. 535 Col.Hts. Water Dept. 518 Comm.of Administra. 13 Conway Fire &Safety 19 Conway Fire & Safety 9 38 Davis North Star $ 4 48 Mitch DeMars 18 72 Downtown Chevro. 71 O0 Div.ofBoiler Insp. 6 70 Eklund Clothing 38 49 Farwell,Ozmun,Kirk 408 47 Fidelity Bank 145,O89 24 Genuine Parts 210 28 Gestetner Corp. 21 76 Gopher Glass Co. 89 38 Graphic Services 605 34 Hall Equipment 180 45 Royhl Hedblad 10 18 Heights Auto Wash 75 OO Heights Electric 167 66 Holiday 17 OO Instit. Sales 224 20 Int'l.Harvester 36 25 Int'l.lnst.of Mun.C1. 30 40 Knox Lumber Co. 139 25 Albert Kordiak 160 95 La rson Chevrolet 7 25 Ronald Kullas 5 06 Leef Bros.,Inc. 134 OO Mel's Van 0 lite 6 OO Midland Coop. 478 OO Midwest Asphalt 626 OO Mack Trucks 4 30 MacQueen Equip. 362 87 Metro Sewer Board 13,337 OO Mpls. City Trea. 12,456 50 Mobile Radio 119 25 50 41 OO O0 3O 75 18 10 8O O0 OO OO O0 O5 70 OO 67 OO 30 O0 28 OO 72 21 9O 4O 47 53 57 7O 25 p. 182 Modern Clean-up Serv. $ Nat'l. Fire Protec. Miller Davis Co. No. American Safety No. States Power No. States Power No. States Power North Star Concrete N.W. Bel 1 Tel . N.W. Nat' I .Bank N.!V. Nat' 1.Bank Olson's Plumbing Olson's Plumbing Postmaster of Mpls. Roto-Rooter Sewer Serv. Spencer Sokolowski Tracy Printing W & W Generator Wahl & Wahl, Inc. James Wantland ~.Varning Lites of Minn. WalB rous Company Malcolm O. Watson Ziegler, Inc. Payroll Account American Library Assoc. Better Homes & Gardens R. R. Bowker Co. Doubleday & Co. Groiler Educa. Johnson Paper & Supply Kiplinger Washington MacMi 1lan Co. Monarch Book Co. Si lver Burdette Co. Teaching Resources Western Publishing Co. Weston Woods 1 , 000 OO 8 96 161 87 2O500 2,074 26 1,952 63 400 834 95 25 00 90,096 25 12,369 60 63 70 23 45 300 O0 23 25 8OO OO 177 7O 55 35 37 95 9 6O 137 90 440 09 7O 8O 1,434 78 892 14 12 OO 6 57 9 95 154 32 247 OO 31 70 28 OO 312 266 41 5 6O 75 OO 16 74 148 3O City of Col.Hts. $ Col.Hts. Park Petty Cash General Office Prod. Bert T. Hanson Const . Lan9e Tank & Maint. 91son ' s Plumbin9 W & G Rehbein Bros. Seven Up Btl9. Co. Columbia Trans it Corp. Gen'l Office Prod. Zayre ShoFFers City ,'~pl s. Gas Co. Comm. of Taxation No. States Power Co. N.W. Bel 1 Tel. Co. Alvin P. Theis Coca Cola Btl9. Col. Hei~hts A9ency Col . Hts. A9ency Eberhard Candy & Tob. Chester Ewer Ga,~ze r Distributor Emil Koistinen Liquor Control Comm. N.W. Bel I Tel . Rosetown Sanitation State Treas. 12 OO 39 67 4O OO 1,456 OO 10 50 53 15 878 71 39 OO 3O O0 108 OO 22 50 597 67 152 77 23 93 882 53 22 50 157 O0 79 O0 762 OO 165 55 87 68 1,664 90 ]O9 12 500 4 5O 4OO O0 12 O0 Total Bills $350,347.22 Letter from School Board Re: K-Mart. Mr. William Marshall from the School Board was at the meeting and presented a letter to the Council members containing a motion passed by the Board at their meeting on November 9th, regarding the proposed 49th Avenue entrance-exit to the K-Mart development. He said basically the Board was attempting to state that after the Council's invitation to participate in an informal discussion on the matter of the pedestrian traffic a week ago, they became concerned that the question of the need for the 49th Avenue entrance-~t still had not been determined. He said the Board wished that a pedestrian over-pass be established to preclude any children from going through the traffic pattern should it be shown the 49th Avenue entrance-exit was essential. He said there were p. 183 approximately 700 students who make their way back and forth throughout the calendar year. He suggested the question on the exit-entrance be examined by the Traffic Commission or the Planning and Zoning Commission to have a final judgment. Mayor Nawrocki said there were several conditions attached to granting the building permit to K-Mart. One was with regards to either a pedestrian signal light or a pedestrian over-pass on 49th Avenue. Because of the grade, it would be more of a ramp-type arrangement. He said he has talked with the City Engineer and expected there will be a follow-up through the Traffic Commission on the parts that are traffic matters. The City Manager said he intends to use information on projected traffic volumes in making a presentation to the Highway Department on the warrants for a light at 47th and Central. The developer would pay the cost of the signal. Mayor Nawrocki said he was not sure the type of study m~erial presented at the last meeting was as comprehensive as the School felt it should be. The final point stated at that;meeting by the developer was the access was needed on 49th Avenue and the Council did concur with that. The concurrance was made that there would be more attention given to pedestrian access. Mr. Marshall said the concern lies that if there is a side street entrance, the Highway Department would be reluctant to warrant sema-phores on Central. He recommended further studies be made. Final Payment on Orfei Watermain Contract. The City Manager reported he traveled all the streets involved with the watermain installation and considered the contract as complete. He requested the Council release the $20,000 withheld less $1,439.43 for certain repair work. He said in almost every case, the street is equivalent to what it would be now had there been no watermain installation. Councilman Land said if he lived on Gould Avenue he would not like the appearance of the street. The City has saved enough money in maintenance in the last few years and in projects like this we can't let the people put up with a bad appearing street. The City should go in and do more of the work to make the street look better. The City Manager said a seal coat would give the street a uniform appearance but a seal coat is not feasible this time of year. It should be done in hot weather. This could be done for approximately ~,ooo. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with seal coating on Gould Avenue from Central to Reservoir Boulevard in the 1972 construction season, that the money to come from the General Fund. Roll Call - All Ayes. p. 184 The residents from Gould Avenue who were ~resent at the meeting said this would be satis~ctory to them and they would consider the street to be back to the original condition after a seal coat. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land that the final payment of $20,000 less the amount of $1,439.43 ~ authorized to complete the Orfei ContraS. Roll Call All Ayes. Resolution Re: Albert A. Kordiak Part~. Howard Seim was present with a letter from Gerry Herringer, A1 Martinsen, Jr., Don Bailey, Dick Johnson and himself asking the Counci 1 to direct a letter to the Anoka County Board asking that the name of the County Park located on 49th Avenue be officially designated as the "Albert A. :(ordiak, Anoka County Park". The City Attorney directed the following resolution: Recommending that the County Park on 49th Avenue and Highland Lake in Columbia Heights be named "Albert A. Kordiak, Anoka County Park" Offered by Logacz, seconded by Heintz, WHEREAS, Albert A. Kordiak has served as a commissioner on the Anoka County Board with great distinction and excellence, and WHEREAS, under his dedication and guidance the present Anoka County Park System has developed into one of the finest park systems in this State, and WHEREAS, under his deep and genuine interest in the concepts of development, continuing improvements, the general well being and achievement of high standards of this park; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that because of the commendable efforts of Mr. Kordiak, recognition should be given to him by naming the present County Park in Columbia Heights the "Albert A. Kordiak Anoka County Park" BE IT FURTHFR RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be presented to the Anoka County Board at its next regular meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. Park Construction Blasting Permit. Mayor Nawrocki said at the last special meeting, the City Council considered re-issuance of Parl~ Construction Company's blasting permit. At that time the Council asked the City Manager to seek additional technical advice for the benefit of the Council in an attempt to see how this matter could be resolved. The name of Alfred Schroeder, who was formerly wit'.~ the City of St. Paul, and who has had considerable experience on different blasting situations, came up. The Contractor agreed to compensate the City for engaging the services of Mr. Schroeder. p. 185 Mayor Nawrock[ propos~ that in the three week period between now and our next regular Council meeting, Mr. Schroeder come in and investigate what is going on and make some recommendations. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Logacz, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with A1 Schroeder for his services on the matter, and an agreement with Park Construction or their subcontractor to compensate the City for Mr. Schroeder's services. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mr. McDonald from Park Construction requested they get a conditional blasting permit to carry on under the conditions they have been working on in Fridley inasmuch as they do come in close to Columbia Heights when blasting in Minneapolis and Fridley. He said they have no intentions of coming across to Columbia Heights at this time but on the same count they will be working close to the border and he would not like to be accused of a shot in Columbia Heights without a permit. Mayor Nawrocki suggested this matter be handled on a "Gentlemen's Understanding" that they will not come into Columbia Heights. Three weeks from toright at the next regular meeting, a report will be given by Mr. Schroeder. Recess was called at 10:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m. Letter Re: Traffic Situation on 40th and Jackson. Miss Dawn Shattuck was present at the meeting with her father and presented a letter to the Council members regarding a pedestrian crossing hazard at 40th and Jackson Street. Councilman Land reported this problem has been brought up many times at the Traffic Commission meetings. He said surveys have been run, traffic counts made, and police watches, and so far they feel it is about as safe as they could make it without actual lights going in. Mr. Shattuck asked if signs could be placed that said "Automobile Traffic MustStop for Pedestrian in Cross Walk". Mr. Land suggested possibly putting out the roll-out stop sign from the Library for a certain length of time. After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Heintz, seconded by Jeska, that the letter be referred to the Traffic Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mayor Nawrocki said the matter will be brought to the attention of the Police Department and they will be asked to pay a little extra attention to this problem on 40th Avenue. p. 186 Resolution on Traffic Signals on Highway 47. The Resolution was offered by Heintz, seconded by Jeska. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the City enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways for the following purposes, to wit: To maintain and provide electric energy for 2 - 400 watt mercury vap~r lighting units at the intersection of Trunk Highway No. 47 (University Avenue Northeast at 40th Avenue Northeast) and 2 - 400 watt mercury v, apor lighting units at 44th Avenue Northeast in accordance with this Agreement, a copy of which was before the Council. BE IT FUffHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute such agreement, and thereby assume for and on behalf of the City all of the contractural obligations contained therein. Roll Call - All Ayes. Proposal for Implementing Joint Powers Act. Councilman-elect Norberg presented a proposal prepared by Mayor Kirkham of Frid~ey and himself for implementing a joint powers act in Columbia Heights and Fridley. He said in this area, things have not happened as much as they could. What has been missing is a plan of action and a time table people will follow through. He suggested meetings be set up between the two Councils and turn the ideas over to the particular City Managers and get estimates of the advantages. Mayor Nawrocki said at one time we had a committee composed of representatives of the different communities in this area, the purpose of which was to try and determine areas we could work together on jointly. He said this committee petered out, and toward the end Fridley and Columbia Heights representatives were the only ones who continued meeting. The whole idea was to try and find ways of mutual purchasing and cooperating. He said we ought to be working together, but the idea of getting both Councils together might be too big a group. It might be better to have a smaller group that could at least examine some proposals. Councilman Land said the hang-up he sees is the whole Council meeting like this. If someone wants to be a representative on the committee, that is O.K., but if there are too many people you wouldn't get things done. He wouldn't want our administrative people getting involved in this during the day time until we get something concrete. Mayor Nawrocki suggested this could be a good thing for Mr. Norberg to represent the Council on. We have to find out what Fridley's reaction to this is too. Assuming they have some interest in persuing it, a small group could better prepare the way. The City Manager reported he contacted Mr. Guzy, Attorney for Peter Tema and asked for some indication in response to his letter of September 23rd at which time he asked if Mr. Tema would consider selling the lots. He said since Mr. Tema does not wish to consider selling his lots east of his home, we have three choices: o Condemn the lots. Enter into an agreement wherein the City would pay Mr. Tema $30,000 for his house and seven lots, and rent the house back to Mr. Tema for a certain length of time. Pay Mr. Tema $35,000 cash and request he move out within a reasonable period of time. The Council ~mbers indicated the third possibility of paying $35,000 cash was too high, and they certainly would hate to condemn. It was suggested the City Manager and City Attorney continue negotiations and bring the matter to a head. Petition to Vacate Street Right-of-way on 39th Avenue, Between McKinley and Stinson. A petition was received signed by W. J. Carr, Dr. Paul Williams, and Gerry Herringer requesting 39th Avenue between McKinley Street and Stinson Boulevard be vacated. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the request be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Traffic Commission. Roll Call All Ayes. Assessor Traine~. Motion by Land, seconded by Logacz that the City Manager be authorized to hire additional help in the Assessor Department, that the salary classification be determined by the City Manager, the salary to be taken out of the proper budget, his starting time to be at the discretion of the City Manager. Roll Call: Land, Heintz, Jeska, Logacz - Ayes. Nawrocki - Nay. Motion carried. Lot Subdivision Request, Lot ll, Block l, Aud. Sub. of Walton's Second Sub. The City Attorney said at the last regular meeting, Howard Dumphy requested a lot subdivision for Lot 11, Block 1, Aud. Sub. of Walton's Second Sub. He said he could not find any Council action indicating the subdivision be granted upon payment of sewer line. He said he will research this problem further. Licenses. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the licenses as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. 4Oth to 45th Avenue should be brought up to those standards. It is in continious lousy condition. He said regardless of whether the people want it or not, as a citizen of Columbia Heights, he uses the street. By the same token, other people use his street which is kept at a bett~r level. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska to adjourn at 12:45 a.m. Call - All Ayes. Roll Br~ce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Secretary to the Council