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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApr 24, 1972p. 86 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting April 24, 1972 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call: Norberg, Jeska, Heint~ Nawrocki - All present. Land, Invocation was given by Father Vincent Colon of Immaculate Conception Church. Minutes of last regular and special meetings. Councilman Norberg noted a correction in the minutes of April lOth, p. 71. The motion he offered on the 42nd Avenue project should have read: To table the matter to get verification of the petition carrying the actual estimates which were substantially higher than those on the original petition. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the minutes as corrected be approved and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes. Payment of Bills. Payroll Account No.States Power Co. No. States PowerCo. Famous Brands, Inc. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. Old Peoria Co. Ed Phi 11 ips & Sons Twin City Wine Co. Val Bjornson,State Trea. Payroll Account Dept.ofConf.& Inst. Famous Brands, Inc. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. Johnson Paper & Supply Minn. Distillers Ed Phil ! ips & Sons A. & C Business Mach. Richard Althaus Auto Gear Co. B & E Patrol Col .Hts. Fi re Dept. Col .Hts. Fi re Dept. Col.Hts. Fi re Dept. Col.Hts. Water Dept. County of Anoka Crown Rubber Stamp Co. Custom Plastics $ 44,353.75 1,570.66 454.36 1,514.16 817.37 4,454.82 205.74 107.18 317.14 2,415 29 1,7O7 O3 62 80 689 27 82 84 171 71 71 59 1,144 80 682 40 15 5O 33 22 11 O3 325 O0 6o 00 375 OO 209 O0 263 55 8.18 2.85 16.50 Eutectic Corp. Fridley Office Sup. Gen'l . Office Prod. Richard Gi 11 Gopher Athlet Sup. Gopher Glass Royhl Hedblad H & S /~phalt Int'l .Bus. Mach. Ronald Kalina James Kapala Keep Fi 11 Prod. Keep Fill Prod. Ivan C. Kohl Albert Kordiak Leef Bros., Inc. Lee Career Apparel Donald Lohse Lloyd's Sport Shop Lowry Bowlers Sup. Lowry Lumbr Co. Lowry Lumber Co. Jo'hn Marchiniak Metro Sewer Board Mpls. Chap. Am. RecC ros Mpls. City Treas. Mpl. Electo. Baln Co. Mpls. Elec. Bal.Co. Motorola Communc. $ 496 80 68.00 96 5O 31 85 132 30 6 37 10 OO 175 8O 42 OO 4OO O0 19 95 27 40 32 56 25 OO 160 OO 9 4O 368 51 29 OO 10 OO 19 80 33 64 479 36 103 48 16,252 54 5O O0 253 10 19 04 1 49 347 40 p. 87 Mpls. Gas Co. $ 29 Minn. City Managers 1 Minn. Dept. 6 Highways 3 Modern Clean-up Serv. 1,00 Motorola Comm. 16 Northeast Auto Body 50 No.States Power N.W. Bell Tel .Co. 2 N.W. Bell Tel. Co. 68 Leonard Olson 7 Olson's Plumbing 1 Ovshak Printing 47 Pepsi Cola Btlg. 12 Valjean Po powski 39 Schaaf Mfg. Co. 6 S ilseth Sewer Serv. 25 Spencer Sokolowski 479 Suburban Rubber Stamp 1 Sun Newspapers 312 Superior Prod. 48 Twin City Filter 3 W. W. Generator 56 Malcolm O. Watson 26 Will isms Hdwe. 42 Standard Oi 1 l, 197 Payroll Accc~unt 1 ,765 Coca Cola Btlg. 116 Chester Ewer 134 Chester Ewer 28 John Folta 182 John Folta 18 Earl Johnson 1 Ganzer Distributors 1>978 2 22 5 O0 8 lO 0 O0 2 60 6 60 4 O0 5 O0 56 95 25 7O 5O 85 O0 O0 17 36 25 O0 O0 2O O0 22 73 56 4O 16 76 7O 72 17 o6 Gopher Glass Gross Industrial Hamm's Twin City Eddie Mattson Mpls. Gas Co. 3 M Company John Miskowiec N.W. Bell Tel. S Serv. Sales 39O 09 14 O0 1,987 55 1 70 13 12 6O O0 20 64 5 5O Total Bills $92,980.42 Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the above bills, as listed, be paid out of their proper funds. Roll Call - All Ayes. Proclamation on Annual VFW Buddy Poppy Sale. Mayor Nawrock[ read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, the sacrifices of those who have lost their lives, their health, or their livelihood as a result of their military service are rightly the concern for all citizens, and WHEREAS, the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the ~t~terans of Foreign Wars offers an opportunity for the people of this community to express their solicitude for those unfortunate persons who have paid more than their share of the cost of freedom; and p. 88 WHEREAS,VFW Buck~ Poppies are assembled by disabled veterans, and the proceeds of this worthy fund-raising campaign are used exclusively for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans, in the desire to "Honor the Dead by Helping the Living", THEREFORE, I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights do hereby urge the citizens of this community to recognize the merits of this cause by contributing generously to its support through the purchase of Buddy Poppies on the day set aside fo r the distribution of these symbols of appreciation for the sacrifices of our honored dead. I urge all patriotic citizens to wear a Buddy Poppy as mute evidence of our gratitude to the men of this country who have risked or lost their lives in fulfilling their obligation as American citizens. Proclamation on Columbia Heights Clean-up Da~;. April 29, 1972. Mayor Nawrocki read the following Proclamation: WHEREAS, there is national concern for the preservation of our natural resources which has been recognized by the establishment of one week set forth as Earth Week, and WHEREAS, the S.C.A.R.E. Club of concerned High School students has participated in the Earth Week activities removing debris from highways and parks throughout our community setting an example for all of our citizens, and WHEREAS, all of our citizens should show concern about the pre~rvation of our natural resources and the maintaining of clean surroundings in their neighborhoods, and WHEREAS, the civic organizations of our community have volunteered to handle the responsibilities for manning a recycling pick-up station at 39th Avenue and Jefferson Street N.E. each Saturday to collect disposable tin cans, aluminum cans, and disposable bottles, and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do her~y proclaim that Saturday, April 29, 1972 be Columbia Heights Clean-up Day and request that all citizens cooperate with our civic groups in observance of the day by bringing their disposable containers to the recycling center, cleaning their yards, and adjoining vacant lands, wherever possible to make our community an even better pl. ace in which to live. p. 89 Bids on Park Lighting for Huset Park. Bids on lighting for a ball park in Huset Park were received from seven bidders. (See attached bid tabulation). Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the bids be turned over to the C~ty Manager for tabulation and report back at the next regular meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bids on Seal Coating Project //7203. Bids on seal coating project #7203 were received from five bidders. (See attached bid tabulation.) Motion by Norberg, seconded by Jeska that the bids be turned over to the City Manager for tabulation and report back at the next regular meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bid on Used Self-propelled Pulverizer Mixer. A bid was received on one used self-propelled pulverizer mixer from McQueen Equipment Company on a Seaman 1957 Pulvamixer in the amount of $2,700. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the bid be turned over to the City Manager for tabulation and report back later in the meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bids on Alley Paving Project #7202. The City Manager recommended awarding the bid on alley paving project #7202 to the low bidder, Boda Construction Company, in the amount of 80¢ per square foot. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska that the bid on alley paving be awarded to Boda Construction, the low bidder, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same. Roll Call - All Ayes. Advertised Hearing on Storm Sewer, 39th Avenue east of Reservoir. Many residents from the affected area were present and a lengthy discussion washeld on the proposed storm sewer project, 39th Avenue east of Reservoir. It was reported the hearing was called for on the basis of an engineering recommendation to complete the needed drainage systems in this section of town. It would allow for paving 39th Avenue, and would help to prevent flooding in certain areas. The estimated total cost of the project is $70,000, or 5¢ per square foot. The City Manager said back in 1966 when we had a major drainage system, the Council determined there was City-wide benefit and decided to divide the cost 40% to be assessed and 60% to remain a general obligation. This project is similar and it was his recommendation, if the Council approved the project, they consider it on the same basis. The cost was estimated at 5¢ per square foot - 2¢ to be assessed and 3¢ to be general obligation. p. 90 Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the C~ty Manager be authorized to proceed with this project with the stipulation that the intent of the Council is a 60-40 cost, 40% to be assessed to the benefited property owners, and that this 40% not to exceed 2¢ per square foot. Roll Call: Land, Jeska, Heintz, Nawrocki - Ayes. Norberg - Nay. The motion carried. Recess was called at 10:16 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:30 p.m. Petition for Park West of Main Street. A petition was received, signed by 140 people, requesting the land west of Main Street, east of the Burlington-Northern Railroad construction site, to be transferred to the City, be zoned for park purposes, l~e residents present from the area said they realized there was no money for the p~rk proje,~t in the budget this year, but they wanted a chance to do something for themselves. They asked for active support from the Council. They need the property rezoned when the City has title to the land. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land to place the petition on file. Roll Call - A1 1 Ayes. Ken Hentges protested saying this was 8 acres of land being taken off tax rolls. There are six other playgrounds in the area. He requested the Council first develop parks that have been committed in other areas. Mayor Nawrocki said the Council has made its indication in the past that this will be park land. They have indicated that the existing industry there now would remain for some indefinite time as industrial sites and rented out. It has been indicated that we have other committed park sites, but for lack of funds they have never been developed. This park will have to take its place in line with others. Any work the residents want to do, the Council will only offer encouragement to that type of activity. It was suggested the Park Board look at the proposal as ultimately they will be responsible for whatever type of park is developed there. It was also suggested a committee be established to get the thing moving. The City ~nager was instructed to contactthe City of Fridley to see if they would be interested in cooperating on the proposal. Councilman Norberg then contributed 1/2 of his Council paycheck to the residents to set up the park fund. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Jeska to set up an ad hoc committee composed of Councilmen Norberg and Heintz, Mr. Brown, Mr. Murzyn, a member of the Park Board, A1 Kordiak, Bob Nixon, and three people from the neighborhood and get a proposal for this park to be rough graded. Roll Cal 1 - All Ayes. p. 91 Report on Blasting Operations. Jerry McDonald from Park Construction and Dick Smith from Barton Contracting were present for the bi-monthly report on the blasting operations in the Burl ington-Northern construction area. Art Porter, blasting inspecotr, was present and outlined the blast operations as monitored during the two month time period since the issuance of the blasting permit. He reported the pre-split operation in the Dunkley Surfacing area was only 200' ahead of the blasting even though the agreement stated the pre-split was to be 600' ahead. He said Dunkley was to have been out of the area the first of March, but the railroad gave them an extra two months to stay. This has caused the problem. Concern was expressed by Council members and residents present on the number and the speed of trucks, and the dust problems. It was suggested a hearing be set up for the next regular Council meeting to consider revocation of the blasting permit on the basis that: 1. The agreement has not been lived up to. o The agreement that truck traffic use East River Road, if possible, has not been lived up to. 3. That the dust control measures on the streets and highways in our community have not been taken care of. Motion by Heintz that such a hearing be set up for our next regular Counci 1 meeting. Mayor Nawrocki relinquished the chair to Council President Jeska to second the motion. Roll Call: Heintz, Nawrocki - Ayes. Land, Norberg, Jeska - Nay. The motion fa i 1 ed. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Jeska that the question of whether or not to hold a hearing for possible revocation of Park Construction's license in regards to the Burlington-Northern construction operation be on the agenda for the special meeting of Monday, May 1st. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mayor Nawrocki suggested that the Council members make whatever effort they can to observe the operation to determine whether these things d~scussed tonight were true or not. Resolution #72-25 Authorizing Storm Sewer Construction. The Resolution Ordering Improvements was offered by Land, seconded by Jeska. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, p. 92 WHEI~AS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 27th day of March, 1972 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property ~ners, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a Council meeting on the 24th day of April, 1972, and WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows: Lots 2 thru 7, Block 13, Aud. Sub. of Waltons Sunny Acres Third; Lots 29-31, Block 1 & 22-44, Block 2, & Lots 16 thru 32, Block 3, and Lots 1 thru 27,, Block 4, and Lots 1 thru 56, Block 5, and Lots 1 thru 30, Block 6, Walton's 1st sub. of Reservoir Hills, and Lots 20 thru 41, Block 8, and Lots 36 thru 55, Block 6, Reservoir Hills. That the materials to be used are as follows: Standard reinforced concrete and corrugated metal pipe in accordance with the appropriate design criteria required. That a careful estimate of the cost of the improvement has been made by the City Ma n~Jer 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 That the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of the several parcels so improved asnearly as can be ascertained. 5. These improvements shall also be known as P~ject No. 669. Roll Call - All Ayes. Resolution #72-27 Authorizing Transfers. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and ~lirected to make the following transfers: Park Department - Transfer from salaries regular to salaries extra: $7,000. Liquor Fund Transfer from miscellaneous expense reserve to salaries and wages: $1 ,600. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That said Inter-fund transfers fall within the 1972 budgetary allocations and there are sufficient moneys in said funds to make such transfers. Offered by: Heintz, seconded by Jeska. Roll Call - All Ayes. p. 93 Resolution #72-28 Amending #72-23 Postponing Date of Bond Sale. The City Manager reported he met with Tom Hay who is working on the bond issue. From the information encountered, it would appear that it would be of advantage for us to go to the New York and Chicago bond markets. It was suggested to change the date of the bond sale from May 8 to May 31st in order to have sufficient time to prepare additional data. A resolution #72-28 amending resolution #72-23 "Providing for the Public Sale of $965,000 General Obligation Bonds" and Postponing the Date of Said Sale from May 8 to May 31, was offered by Jeska, seconded by Heintz. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the "Notice of Sale" section of Resolution #72-23 dated April 10, 1972 be and the same is hereby amended to read: NOTICE OF SALE $965,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA MAY 31, 1972 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, will meet at the City Hall on ~le~ay, May 31, 1972, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C.D.S.T., to receive, open and consider sealed bids for the purchase of $965,000 negotiable coupon, general obligation bonds of the City, comprising $455,000 Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund bonds and $510,000 Garage Bonds, at a price of not less than $950,000 plus accrued interest. The bonds will be dated July l, 1972, and will mature without option of prior payment on January 1 in the amount of $100,000 in each of the years 1974 through 1982 and $65,000 in 1983. Interest on the bonds will be payable January 1, 1973, and semi-annually thereafter. All bonds maturing on the same date must bear interest from date of issue until paid at a single, uniform rate, not exceeding the rate specified for bonds for any subsequent maturity. Each rate must be in an integral multiple of 5/100 of 1%, and no rate may exceed 7%. No supplemental or "B" coupons will be permitted. The bonds will be issued in denominations of $5,000, unless a different denomination is' requested by the successful bidder within 48 hours after award of sale. Principal and interest will be made payable at any suitable bank in the United States designated by the successful bidder within 48 hours after award of sale, subject to approval by the City, and the City will pay the reasonable and customary paying p. 94 agency charges. The City will furnish, without cost to the purchaser and within forty day s after award of sale, the printed and executed bonds, the usual form of no-litigation certificate, and the unqualified approving legal opinion of bond counsel designated below. Delivery will be made without cost to the purchaser anywhere in the continental United States, payment by the purchaser must be in immediately available funds. An unqualified legal opinion on the bonds will be furnished by Messrs. Dorsey, Marquart, Windhorst, West & Halladay of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The legal opinion will be printed on the bonds and will state that the bonds are valid and binding general obligations of the City. Sealed bids must be mailed or delivered to the undersigned and must be received prior to the time of said meeting. Each bid must be accompanied by a cashier's or certified check or bank draft in the amount of $19,300 payable to the City Treasurer, to be retained by the City as liquidated damages if the bid is accepted and the bidder fails to comply therewith. The bid authorizing the lowest net interest cost (total interest from date of bonds to stated maturities, less any cash premium or plus any discount) will be deemed the most favorable. No oral bid, and no bid less than $950,000 for principal plus accrued interest on all of the bids, and no bid involving a net interest cost exceeding an average annual rate of 7%, will be considered. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in any bid. Dated April 24, 1972. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Malcolm O. Watson City Manager Columbia Heights, Minnesota Each and all of the terms and provisions of the foregoing notice of sale are adopted and confirmed as the terms and conditions of the bonds and of their offering for sale. Roll Call - All Ayes. Award of Bid on Mixer. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to purchase a used Seamen Mixer, as per bid received, subject to approval after Mr. Brown's inspection. Roll Call - All Ayes. Lease Agreements for Kordiak Building] and Barber Shop_ The City Manager reported he spoke with Mr. Kordiak who would be willing to continue our lease agreement on the bui~Id~ng we use. for sto~ing, police c~rs on t~,e.s~me basis we are presently paying for a one year period at $160. Motion by Heintz, seconded by ~rberg that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter p. 95 into a lease agreement with George Kordiak for a one year rental on the facilities used for parking police cars at the current monthly rent. Rol 1 Call - A11 Ayes. The City Manager also reported the lease on thebarber shop at 558 - 40th expires May 15th. He said Mr. Carlson rents this property from the City for $70 a month, and the lease ,~s on a one year basis. He suggested the City continue to lease this property. Solicitors Licenses. A request was received from Charles Mauritz Nelson to sell Watkins Products in the City. The Police indicate there is no record on Mr. Nelson. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz to grant the solicitors license. Roll Call - All Ayes. A request was received from Edward Zakoura for a solicitors license to do clean-up work, painting and odd jobs for residents in the City. The Police report indicates no criminal record. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Jeska that the license be granted, and that the fee be waived subject to the legality of waiver to be checked by the City Attorney. Roll Call - All Ayes. Request to Purchase Drapes for Field House. A request was received from the Park Board to spend $622,77 for the purchase of drapes for the Field House Porch area. The Mrs. Jaycees preseoted a check to the Park Board in the amount of $140.07 towards the purchase of the drapes. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the City Manager be authorized to purchase drapes for the Field House porch. Roll Call - A 11 Ayes . Request to purchase Black Dirt and Sod. A request was received from the Park Board to spend up to $1,500 on sod; $1,500 on 60-40 mix; and $1,500 on black dirt, for development of park areas. Mr. Murzyn was present and discussed with the Council why he preferred to negotiate for these purchases rather than take bids. Motion by Norberg, ~conded by Jeska that the request be tabled until a legal opinion is received on the matter. Roll Call: Norberg, Jeska - Ayes. Land, Heintz, Nawrocki - Nay. The request was denied. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the City Manager be authorized to spend $1,500 for sod, $1,500 for 60-40 mix, and $1,500 for black dirt subject to a favorable legal opinion by the City Attorney that theseamounts can so be expended. Roll Call - All Ayes. p. 96 Request to Attend Management Course. A request was received from the Police Chief to attend a management course at St. Thomas Management Center on four consecutive Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The fee is $115. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land that the request be granted including expenses. The City Manager said since this course is not strictly for Police, he suggested Mr. DeMars and Mr. Jolly also attend. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska to amend the motion to include Mr. DeMars and Mr. Jolly. Roll Call: Jeska, Heintz, Nawrocki - Ayes. Land, Norberg- Nay. Motion carried. Roll Call on original motion: All Ayes. Request to attend Swimmin9 Pool Seminar. A request was received for somone to atter~d a seminar on construction, cleaning and sanitation of swimming pools to be held May 3rd. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz to grant the request. Roll Call - Al 1 Ayes. League Convention. The City Manager said he wanted to submit reservations for the League of Minnesota Municipalities annual convention to be held in Rochester, June 14, 15, and 16th, and asked who from the Council wanted a reservation. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz to authorize expenses for up to ten people to attend the Convention. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motor Vehicle Eq. uipment Management Course. A request was received for someone to attend the Motor Vehicle Equipment Management Course, sponsored by the American Public Works Association, to be held in Madison, Wisconsin May 25-26. MolJon by Jeska, seconded by Norberg that the request be denied. Roll Cai 1 - All Ayes. Sewerage and Urban Drainage Sy.stems Course. A request was received for one person to attend the Sewerage and Urban Drainage Systems course in Minneapolis May 18-19 sponsored by the American Public Works. Association. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Norberg that the request be granted. Roll Call - All Ayes. Petition Regarding Stinson and Benjamin, 40th to 45th Avenues. The City Engineer brought forth a petition he received from the residents on Stinson from 40th to 43rd and Benjamin from 43rd to 45th Avenue urging the Council postpone major maintenance approval for their streets until a traffic study could be made. The City Manager suggested the petition be placed on file and the Traffic Commission and Planning Commission be requested to review the situation before any work is done on the streets. p. 97 Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the matter be referred to the Traffic and Planning Commissions with a report back to the Council. Roll Call - Land, Heintz, Jeska, Nawrocki - Ayes. Norberg - Nay. Motion carried. Licenses. A list of licenses was presented. Councilman Norberg expressed concern over a solicitors license application renewal for the 'IBc~ of the City Junior Sales", Mr. Robert Morris Cook. to sell candy. His concern was over where the money was actual ly going. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the licenses as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees, that the fee be waived for the solicitors license renewal for "Boys of the City Junior Sales" , Mr. Robert Morris Cook, on the basis of a non-profit organization. Roll Ca1 l: Land, Heintz, Jeska, Nawrocki - Ayes. Norberg - Nay. The motion carried. Senior Citizen Housing Projects. A discussion was held on the senior citizen low income housing project. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz t~t the City Manager be authorized to work with the Housing Authority to locate staff assistance. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska to adjourn at 2:20 a.m. Call All Ayes. Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Roll