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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 8, 1972p. 101 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting May 8, 1972 The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. Norberg, Jeska, Heintz, Nawrocki - A11 Ayes. Roll Call: Land, Invocation was given by Rev. Kenneth Behnken, new Pastor at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Minutes of Last Regular Meeting. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Norberg that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved as presented in writing and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes. Payment of Bills. Motion by Heint~ seconded by Land that the bills as listed be paid out of their proper funds. Roll Call - All Ayes. Minneapolis Gas Co. No.States Power Co. Payroll Account Postmaster Famous Brands, Inc. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Old Peoria Co., Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Twin City Wine Co. The Management Center Val Bjornson,St.Treas. No.Am. Life & Casulty Minn. Hospital Service Donald Aker Albinson Anoka County Treasurer Aunt Jenny's Rest. Badger Meter, Inc. Clayton Berg Brookdale Ford Co. The Carney Company Chapin Publishing Co. City of Col.Heights Co].Heights Pharmacy Col .Heights Pharmacy Col.Heights State Bank Comm. of Taxation Eddie's Automatic Tran. Flaherty Equip. Corp. Forman Ford Paints Fridley Office Supply 626 83 2,331 62 44,650 83 30 00 1,511 42 332 56 9 06 10 51 165 83 230 O0 2,563 88 945 O0 1 ,871 10 31 O0 68 23 7O 6.3O 33 OO 453 24 15 OO 39 17 44 90 104 40 5O O0 3 63 19 89 251 75 1,403 O3 225 79 1 O4 O0 493 50 1 O8 89 Genuine Parts Co. $ Gross I ndust. Serv. Hal 1 Equipment Homel ite House of Rental Norm Kiefer Maint. Experts Mp]s. O~ygen Co. Minn. Chapter, MFOA Minn.Mining & Mfg. Minn. Safety Equip. James Montague Modern Clean-up Serv. Olson's Plumbing Paper, Calmenson & Co. Parker Publishing Pitney Bowes Pi tney Bowes Pitney Bowes, Inc. Power Process Equip. Shoppers City Singer-Friden Div. Stark Electronics State Bldg. Inspector Transport Clearings Lhiforms Unlimited Vaughn's Inc. Waterous Company Water Products Co. Malcolm O. Watson Wi lliams Hdwe. Ziegler, Inc. 412 52 42 OO 149 63 316 70 15 OO 5 79 650 OO 21 74 10 O0 87 5O 46 88 9 95 14,833 60 37 50 69 O1 919 199 40 306 O0 995 O0 195 25 5 85 190 OO 6 8O 86 18 6 46 170 35 32 15 95 5O 998 02 32 80 272 26 624 76 p. 102 Zimmerman's "76" Payrol 1 Account A & A H dwe. Amsterdam Prtig. Anoka Co. Lib. Apache Office Sup. The Bookmen Cassidy Prod., Inc. Col .Hts. Libr. Petty C. Doubleday & Co. J. G. Ferguson Pub. Listening Library Lundblad's Bindery Mi 1 ler Brody P~od. 3M Bus. Prod. Cen. Monarch Book Co. Ovshak Printing Pos tmast e r Howard W. Sams Co. Shoppers Charge Time - Life Book H. W. Wi lson Co. A & A Hdwe. A & B Sporting Go. Am. Linen Supply Comm. of Taxation .Corrie's Sporting Go. erown Iron Works Dvorsky Barrel Elec.Service Cen. R. L. Gould & Co. Royhl C. Hedblad Harris Bros. Plbg. Johnson Paper & Sup. Lampert Bldg. Cen. Lowry Lbr. Co. M & H Tool Supply John Murzyn Sportsway Superior Prod. A. Weisman Co. Wyatt Bros. Youngblood Lbr. Co. A. & A H dwe. Col.Hts. Recr. Dept. Gopher Athletic Co] Hts. Recr. Dep. John Barna Bronner's Exter. Cassidy Prod. City Wide Locksmith Comm. of Taxat ion Disti 1 lers Distr. J. C. Doherty & Son $ 2 09 1,523 02 9 86 45 75 8 26 7 52 84 24 265 60 21 55 41 O2 · 21 95 800 59 25 332 68 160 05 385 52 4O OO 3O OO 12 34 5 2O 5 63 10 OO 199 99 102 50 7 3O 22 10 41 25 55 6O 21 OO 10 O0 2C 40 20 O0 284 74 56 8O 10 90 8O 39 6 5O 9 8O 90 42 55 55 44 54 78 94 10 95 15 86 164 O0 51 15 10 2O 19 5O 8 75 347 30 3] O0 3,329 12 5,385 74 355 86 O. M. Droney Bev. Co. Eberhatd Candy & Tob. Chester Ewer John Fol ta Fridley Distrib. Fridley Ice Co. Gold Medal Bev. Co. Gordy's Refr. Serv. Douglas Kneal ing Kuether Distrib. McKesson Liquor Co. Mel's Van O Lite Midwest Wine Co. Minn. Form Printing John Miskowiec Modern Air Condt. Old Peoria Co. Petty Cash Fund Petty Cash Fund Ed Phi 11 ips & Sons Pioneer Detective Pohle Sales Joe Rak Rex Distributing John Roach Royal Beverage Seven Up Btlg. co. Signcrafters Outdoor Sun Newspapers Sunderland, Inc. Twin City Filter Serv. Famous Brands, Inc. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros.Whel. lqi. Richard Schmidt The Econonics Press Total Bills $ 570 66 167 35 92 88 37 8O 7,652 42 45 O0 ]O5 8O 53 25 1 80 2,112 79 202 38 49 02 289 39 47 5O 72 24 36 OO 95 69 67 13 309 54 288 13 47 70 1,955 56 ]5 60 ], 276 47 13 80 41 76 436.95 87 52 79 5O 64 O0 3 O0 7O9 56 425 06 1,110 84 27 95 5~27 $57,714.50 p. 103 Certificate of Appreciation. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Mrs. Eleanor Bjostad for her service on the Charter Commission. Mrs. Bio,tad is leaving the Commission as she and her husband are moving to Sweden on a job assignment. Bids on Ball Park Lighting. The City Manager reported the Park Board and the Consulting Engineer have both recommended award of bids on ball park lighting for Huset Park to the low bidder, Batzli Electric in the amount of $30,651 less alternate A-7 for a net total bid of $28,651. This exceeds the budgeted amount of $16,000 by $12,651. It was suggested the Council consider transferring funds from land sales to cover these extra costs. John Murzyn and other members of the Park Board were present and explained at the time the budget was set, it was anticipated to use wooden poles, but after the budget was approved, the thought came up to use steel swivel lights that could be used to light a softball field, a football field, a hockey rink, and a skating rink. The board felt it was a good investment to provide year-around use of the lights. The Council members expressed concern over theincreased costs and it was suggested to hold off awarding the bid at this time and review the budget. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Norberg to withhold awarding the bids until the next regular or special meeting and in the interim, evaluate the Park budget and see if additional money can be found. Roll Call - All ~yes. Bids on Seal Coat Project #7203. It was reported the apparent low bidder on the seal coat project was Bi tzminous Construction Company. The City Engineer and Street Superintendent went out to check the equipment owned by the firm and from the condition of the equipment and the man's lack of experience, they recommended the award be made to the second low responsible bidder, Allied Blacktop. A discussion was held on the legality of awarding a bid to the second low bidder. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the matter be tabled until the next regular or special meeting for more information on the low bidder. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bids on Squad Cars. John Barna reported bids were received at Anoka County on squad cars through the ~loint Purchasing Agreement. He said the bids came in $50 less than Anoka County Sheriff's paid last year, and $36 less than the Hennepin County bids. He and Police Chief Glader ordered two squad cars and one investigator car from Coon Rapids Chrysler-Plymouth, the low bidder. p. 104 Ordinance #785 Rezoning 4811 Central for Pondorossa Restaurant. A first reading was held on Ordinance #785 rezoning 4811 Central from C-2-S general shopping center, to C-3 genera] restaurant, to allow the Pondorossa Restaurant, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Councilman Jeska said the Planning Commission recommended the rezoning, but they also asked the Council to investigate the possibility of referring this to the Traffic Commission and the possibility of a curb cut to allevate the traffic conjestion. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that the proposal be referred to the Traffic Commission for recommendations and report back to the Council before a second reading and public hearing are set up on the ordinance. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #786 vacadng Streets and Alleys in the Area of the New City Garage. A first reading was held on Ordinance #786 vacating certain stre~s and alleys in the area of the new City Garage, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The second reading and a public hearing were set up for the next regular Council meeting. Special Use Permit &Plot Plan for Medical Building, 3950 Stinson. It was reported the Planning Commission reviewed this matter again and recommended granting of a special use permit and approving the plot plan as revised. Residents from the area were present and objected to the placement of the parking lot. The suggestion was made to place the building adjacent to McKinley Street with the parking lot adjacent to Stinson. The developers were instructed to get additional soil tests. The matter will be discussed at the next regular Council meeting. House size waiver, 4319 - 2nd Street. Robert Turek was present requesting a waiver to build a prefabricated Wausau home at 4319 - 2nd Street. Councilman Jeska reported the waiver was recommended by the Planning Commission because they felt there was a hardship situation on the land. This land abuts on park property. Our requirement on this type of bulding is 900 square feet and they want to build on 864' Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that a 36' square foot waiver be granted to allow the proposed structure. Roll Call - All Ayes. Home Occupation Permit, 3953 Quincy Street. David Mangen, 3953 Quincy Street was present requesting a home occupation permit to mold, paint and plaster/paris statuary in his garage. He presented petiti~.~ns signed by his neighbors stating no objection to the operation. This permit was recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska to grant the permit contingent upon approval by the Fire Department. Roll Call - All Ayes. p. 105 Lot Subdivision and Lot Size Waiver, 3819 Main Street. James Mecl was present and requested a lot subdivision and a lot size waiver for ~9 and 3825 Main Street. It was reported a 4-unit building is on two 40' lots at 3819 Main Street and a single home is on a 40' lot at 3825 Main Street. He would like to split the property and keep 50' for his home and get a waiver for 70' for the 4-plex. Mot ~ by Jeska, seconded by Heintz to grant the lot subdivision including a lot size waiver to allow the 4-plex on the 70' lot and the residence on a 50' lot,as recommended by the Planning Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Fence Location Waiver, 3944 Tyler. James Hoye was present reque~ing a waiver on a fence location at 3944 Tyler. Mr. Hoye said he has had a fence at this locat~n since 1950. The original fence was damaged during watermain construction and he replaced it with an identical fence in the same location six inches from the alley instead of the required three feet. He agreed not to put in a claim if any damage occurred to the fence due to any equipment and maintenance work done in the alley. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land to grant the waiver, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Fence Height Waiver, 3746 Stinson. Leonard Thompson, owner of the 17-unit apartment building at 3746 Stinson was present requesting a fence height waiver to build a 6 foot chain link fence across the back lot line along McKinley and down each side. He said he has had problems with sho~tcutters going through his property to Apache Plaza. He also proposed to construct garages and resurface the parking area. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz to grant the waiver, as recommended by the Planning Commission Roll Call - All Ayes. Fence Height Waiver, 43~6 Leander Lane. Jack Portlance, 4326 Leander Lane , was present requesting a fence height waiver for a 48" chain link fence. Both his neighbors have signed agreements stating they have no objections to the fence. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Norberg to grant the request,as re¢omended by ~he Planning Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Report on Telephone Rate Hike Findings. The C~ty Attorney reported on the telephone company rate hike hearing w~th ~e Public Service Commission. The Customer Relations Supervisor for Northwestern Bell was present at the meeting to answer any questions the Council might have had. p. 106 Recess was called at 10:40 p.m. The meeting reconvened at ll:O0 p.m. Resolution #72-30 on Metro Sewer Benefits for Sewer Service Area #1. The Resolution was offered by Jeska, seconded by Land. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that WHEREAS, an Advisory Board has been established representing communities in an area known as Sewer Service Area #1 which area includes Columbia Heights, and WHEREAS, our representative to said Board in cooperation with the other representatives, has determined that the City should support a fair and equitable calculating system for determining the dollar amount of metropolitan benefit described in their April 13, 1972 minutes as Alternative A, which alternative limits the financing to metropolitan benefits of natural water resources in our area, as the best and most equitable policy for determining metropolitan b~efits and is opposed to any broad all-inclusive defifftion of metropolitan benefits as being contrary to the intent of law in the allocation of sewer costs and would be an economic liability to our service area, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does hereby endorse Alternative A as recommended in the Advisory Board meeting of April 13, 1972 and said recommendation on the policy paper on metropolitan sewer benefits for Sewer Service Area #1 is hereby made a part of mis resolution as though set forth in full. Roll Call: Land, Jeska, Heintz, Nawrocki - Ayes. Norberg - Nay. The resolution was adopted. Set Hearing on Improvements for Stinson and Benjamin. It was reported the Traffic Commission considered further the improvement of Stinson and Benjamin based on a petition received from home owners in the area. They recommended the Council withhold action on getting reconstruction (major maintenance) of Stinson and Benjamin and have asked that the Council consider holding a hearing for curb, gutter and blacktopping this street including traffic bumps, stop signs, and extending 43rd Avenue eastward to create a right angle intersection. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to call for a hearing on street improvements and traffic design for Stinson Boulevard from 40th to 43rd Avenue and Benjamin Street from 43rd to 45th Avenue to be held at the next regular Council meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. p. 107 It was suggested this hearing be held in the field house and people on Chatham Road to Gulf Place be notified as well as residents on Arthur Street, as the improvements will also affect traffic on their streets. Snowmobile Ordinance #694. It was reported the Traffic Commission reviewed a request received from Linda Forsmark dated February 29, 1972 regarding the use of snowmobiles and that the Snowmobile Ordinance #694 be changed to allow snowmobiles properly lighted and with penants to travel on City streets. The Commission voted to recommend the Ordinance remain unchanged. Councilman Norberg suggested if any changes are ever made to the ordinance, these include requirements that snowmobiles meet sound level standards. Motion by Norberg to recommend to the Traffic Commission that they study the inclusion of a sound limitation in the ordinance. The motion died for lack of a second. It was suggested Councilman Norberg review the matter with the City Attorney and Inspector and come back with a recommendation. Stairway to Library Basement. Councilman Norberg discussed with the Council the possibility of a new stairway entrance to the Library basement. He said they anticipate $2,000 o~ $3,000 will cover the cost of the work. He said it will involve the original architect. The City Manager was directed to contact Architect Tom Van Housen to stop by and look at the matter and meet with Councilman Norberg. Roll-Away Stage for Park Department. A request was received from the Park Board to purchase a roll-away stage to be used in the ~eld House. Mr. Murzyn reported they have located one with all attachments from Haldeman Homme at a cost of $1,850. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to spend up to $1,850 for a portable stage. Roll Call - All Ayes. Acquisition of Lands for Burlington-Northern Railroad. The City Attorney reported our original contract with the railroad did not provide for them to furnish us with abstracts. He recommended the Council consider this and act accordingly. Motion by Heintz, secono~d by Norberg that the City Attorney be authorized to bring the abstracts up to date md have them certified. Rol 1 Call - All Ayes. p. 108 Mini-Bikes. The City Attorney bro~jh~ up complaints received on Mini-Bikes on the Sullivan Lake area property. He suggested the City look into what other municipalities have done and what provisions they have for Mini-Bikes. Licenses. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the licenses as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. Anoka County Association of Municipalities Meeting. Councilman Jeska reported a meeting of the Anoka County Association of Municipalities will be held Thursday evening in Coon Rapids for purposes of setting up Nominating Committee for personnel the following year. He suggested someone from the Council attend this meeting. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that Gayle Norberg be Columbia Heights representative. Roll Call - Land, Jeska, Heintz, Nawrocki - Ayes. Norberg Nay. The motion carried. Special Council Meeting. Mayor Nawrocki suggested setting up a special meeting for Tuesday, May 16th for the purposes of considering bids on lighting and seal coating. He also suggested an informal meeting be set up for that evening with the Finance Director to Niscuss the status of the finances. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Roll Call - All Ayes. Norberg to adjourn a/~ 12:4~ Bruce G. Na~'rocki , Mayor Secretary to the Counci]