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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJun 26, 1972p. 148 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting June 26, 1972 The meeting was called to order at 8:16 p.m. Roll Call: Norberg, Jeska, Heintz, Nawrocki - All Present. Land, Invocation was given By City Manager Malcolm O. Watson. Minutes of Last Regular & Special Meetings. Several corrections to the minutes of previous meetings were noted. June 5, 1972: Time of reconvening special Council meeting after Board of Review was noted as 10:10 p.m. June 14, 1972: Re: New Precinct Polling Places. Precinct #6 polling place to be Columbia Junior High instead of Silver Lake School. Precinct #7. Polling Place to be H ghland School instead of Senior High School. June 14, 1972: Council President Jeska to sign the minutes, not Mayor Nawrocki. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Land that the minutes be approved as corrected and presented in writing. Roll Call - All Ayes. Payment of Bills. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that the following bills be paid out of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes. Val Bjornson, State Treas. Payroll Account Famous Brands, Inc, Griggs, Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros.Whlse. Liq. Old Peoria Co. Ed Phillips & Sons Payroll Account Famous Brands, Inc. Old Peoria Co., Inc. Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. A. A. Battery Co. Adelmann Engine Re-Bldrs. Donald Aker Albinson Am. Mutual Ins. Alliance American Tool Supply Anderson Aggregates Aunt Jenny's Restaurant $ 2,461 40 126 9O li2 71 191 79 121 73 258 99 234 28 47,915 80 78 15 155 9O 123.52 37.20 287.40 71.75 27.14 10.OO 30.55 43.55 62.00 Auto Gear Co. B & E Patrol F. W. Bassett Battery Whse. Service Brookdale Ford Burroughs Corp. Mildred Carlson Central Machine Corp. Col .Hts. Fi re Dept. Col.Hts. Fi re Dept. Col .Hts. Fi re Dept. Col.Hts. Pharmacy Control Data Corp. Davies Water Equip. Egan McKay Elec. Electric Motor Spec. Electric Service Cen. Flexible Pipe Tool Formulabs, Inc. 7O 59 325 OO 74 47 79 38 10 18 10 67 31 96 450 O0 95 O0 203 O0 295 OO 17 10 78 8O 89 2O 38 5O 486 14 31 20 517 88 8 9O p. 149 Merle Glader $ Gi 1 lette Ti re Whse. Gopher Glass Co. Dr. Gustafson, Carr H & S A~phalt Hagen Sales Hal 1 Equipment Harris Office Equip. Hayden-Murphy Equip. Royhl Hedblad Sebe Heintz Hoffman Electric Homel i te Margaret Idziorek Instrumentation Serv. Int'l. Assoc. of Chief of Pol ice Int' 1. Bus. Mach. I nst i tut~[ional Sales Robert Jones Ronald Kalina Albert Kordiak Wi 1 l iam Land John Larson Leef Bros., Inc. Lloyd's Tool Grinding Roy Meinhardt Minneapolis Gas Co. Minn. Hospt. Serv. Modern Cleanup Serv. Mo. States Power No. States Power N.W. Be11 Tel . N.W. Bel 1 Tel. Co. Olson's Plumbing Park Machine Phi 11 ips Petroleum Eva Pritchard Quality Park Prod. Ruffridge-Johnson Russ Sonnenberg Standard Oil Div. Tracy Printing Uniforms Unlimited Viking Bus. Interior Ralph Volkman Waterous Co, pa ny Wi 11 iams Steel & Hdwe. Zander Lettering Robert Fri is Payrol 1 Account Payrol 1 Account American Library Line The Bookmen, I nc. 73 O0 123 36 13 46 60 O0 93 60 6 O0 246 39 lO 5O 5 O0 10 O0 36 73 5 O0 13 95 26.76 45.OO 21 .00 52 46 89 O0 53 O0 8OO O0 16O O0 79 50 1 O0 79 188 46 6 O0 54 16 122 90 1,853 28 I, 000 O0 3,838 O4 4 O0 1,698 40 25 O0 2,040 94 22 84 47 35 31 25 205 9 l 171 60 60 55 848 53 17 5O 9 95 575 O0 54 .16 1,471 48 19 30 6 45 129 45 4, OO2 59 18 O0 28 95 33 40 Campbel 1 & Hall $ 9.05 Col.Hts. Libr. Petty Ch.24.72 Demco Educational Co. 79.75 Ese Cai ifornia 9.66 Lundblad's Bindery 50.95 Marshal 1 Covendish 83 41 Monarch Book Co. 935 22 Nat'l. ~ographic 3 50 Postmaster 44 O0 Shoppers Charge 22 81 Si lver Burdette Co. 5 60 St. Paul Book & Stat. 41 90 Mr. Adrian Steckling 715 O0 Time - Life Books 5 63 Webster's Unified 50 25 Arnold E. Knutson 37 50 Donald Chies 191 04 Hal deman-Homme 1~49 O0 Minneapolis Gas Co. 26 61 No. States Power 127 48 Northfield Co. 21 37 No. Lexington Landscp. : 528 N.W. Bell Tel. 67 Richard Petkoff 21 Pepsi Cola Bt lg. 22 Thompson-Haywa rd 113 A & B Sporting Goods 166 Ray Crump's Athl. 422 Gen'l. Office Prod. 140 Fred Neff 450 Chester Ewer 92 Famous Brands, Inc. 98 Gross Industrial Ser. 11 JohnMi skowi ec 51 Pepsi Cola Btlg. Co. 81 Twin City Wine Co. 79 O0 9O 5O O5 O0 57 O0 88 O8 2O 6O 7O 2O Total Bills $82,654.65 p. 150 Plaque to Councilman Jeska. Mayor Nawrocki presented a plaque of appreciation to Councilman Jeska for his service on the City Council the past seven years. This was Councilman Jeska's last meeting as he is leaving the state of Minnesota this week. Bids on Demolishing 561 - 51st Avenue. Bids on demolishing the condemned house at 561 - 51st Avenue were received from the following: Bidder Starting Date Completion Time Total C. L. Gile Company D. W. Harstad Co. Kadlec Excavating Minnesota Lumber & Wrecking Corp. June 28, 1972 When Necessary June 28, 1972 July 5, 1972 Two Days Ten Days July 15, 1972 Two Days $1,320.00 590.00 844.00 950.00 Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, D. W. Harstad Company in the amount of $590.00, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bids on Towing Contract. The City Manager reported bids were received on the towin g contract at the last Council meeting. Shorty's Towing submitted a slightly lower bid. The Police Chief submitted a letter stating our experience with Dick's Towing has been good this past year and Shorty's Towing has a reputation for good service with the City of Fridley. Either bid would be satisfactory. Motion by ~eintz, seconded by Land that the bid be awarded to Shorty's Towing Service, that the Ma~or and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bids on Storm Drain Constructim, Project #7205. It was reported bids on Project #7205 were opened on June 20, 1972 at lO:O0 a.m. The Engineering Department recommended awarding the bid to the low bidder, F. D. Chapman. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the bid on Project #7205 be awarded to F. D. Chapman, in the amount of $69,825.50, that the Mayor and City 'Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same. Roll Call - All Ayes. (See tabulation attached). Bids on Cu~o, Gutter and Surfacing Proj.ect #720~. Bids on Project #7206 were also ~ened at lO:O0 a.m., June 20th. The Engineering recommendation was the low bid of Hardrives which was about 5% above what i~ actually will cost when the costs are in on this project. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the bid on ProjeCt #7206 be awarded to Hardrives in the amount of $104,155.40, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized p. to enter into a contract for same, which excludes award of bids on Alternate #1 and Alternate #2 on sod work. Roll Call - All Ayes. (See attached tabulation.) Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the City Manager be directed to investigate and report back at the next Council meeting the handling of restoration work for project #7206. Roll Call - A 11 Ayes. Ordinance #788 - Lot Subdivision and Area Waiver. A second reading was held on Ordinance #788 - Lot Subdivision and Lot Area Waiver for Lot 7, Block I, Reservoir Hills, as requested by Harley Stover. Offered by Land, seconded by Heintz. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #788 was adopted. Resolution #72-42 - Traffic Signals at 47th and Central. Offered by Norberg, seconded by Jeska BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways for the following purposes, to-wit: TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL ON TRUNK I~IGHWAY NO. 65 (CENTRAL AVENUE) AT 47TH AVENUE NORTHEAST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH AND CONTAINED IN AGREEMENT NO. 57165M, A COPY OF WHICH WAS BEFORE THE COUNCIL. BE IT FURTHER 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 d: the contractual obligations contained therein. Rol 1 Cai 1 - All Ayes. Resolution #72-42 was adopted. Resolution #72-43 Allowing Square Footage Adjustment. Allowing a Square Footage Adjustment for Development Pu~o~es in the Un-platted Undeveloped Lands in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 25, Township 30, Range 24, in Recognition of the Mandatory Connection Street Platting Required By An Agreement between the City of Cdumbia Heights and the Minnesota Highway Departmetn. Offered by Norberg, seconded by Heintz. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that WHEREAS, the District Engineer of District #5, Minnesota Department of Highways has authorized certain construction on Trunk Highway #65 (Central Avenue N.E.) including installation of a traffic signal at 47th Avenue N.E. and construction of certain storage lanes, turn lanes, and channelization on trunk Highway 65 in the vicinity of 47th Avenue N.E., and p. 152 WHEREAS, said construction is in accordance with an agreement between the City of Columbia Heights and the Highway Department which agreement requires that upon development of the remaining vacant land east of the commercially developed property on Central Avenue and west of the School District property, a connecting street shall be opened between 47th Avenue N.E. and 49th Avenue N.E., and WHEREAS, there is no proposed platting of that land at the present time by the owner, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the square footage of the connecting street right-of-way from 47th to 49th Avenue N.E. which is mandatory in accordance with the agreement between the Highway Department and the City of Columbia Heights be and the same square footage shall be included in any square footage requirements on development of the unplatted area as though said right-of-way which shall be donated had been an access drive in the development plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in no case shall the reduction in area exceed the 15% allowable waiver under Zoning Ordinance #462 of the City of Columbia Heights. Roll Call - All Ayes. i~esolution #72-43 was adopted. Resolution #72-41 - Appreciation to Councilman Jeska. Offered by Heintz, seconded by Norberg. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that WHEREAS, A. Dale Jeska, has dedicated seven years of conscientious service as a Councilman to our community, and WHEREAS, the City has experienced orderly growth and progress during his tenure of office, some of which are: Recognition of financial stability in achieving a bond rating of "A" thereby lowering interest rates on City bond issues, saving our citizens thousands of dollars. o Setting up the means for financing and constructing a b~lly needed new City Garage and Service Center. o Completed a City-wide comprehensive plan for development of our community. o Construction of a trunk watermain system to give adequate water supply for good fire protection as well as meting domestic needs to the year 2000. o Inaugerated a lower utility rate system for low income senior citizens. p. 153 o Achieved the approval and funding of 100 un~ts of housing for the elderly, the f~rst ~n our County. Completed a major storm sewer system to the Mississipp~ River in cooperation with other governmental un,ts there[~y eliminating f~ood dangers such as occurred in 1965, just before Mr. Jeska's election to the Council. o Cooperated with other communities in our County and Metropolitan Area in order to more efficiently and economically serve our citizens where joint efforts in areas such as purchasing were advantageous, and WHEREAS, Councilman Jeska has personally served us as our delegate and chairman of the Board of the Anoka County Association of Municipalities, as the Council representative on the City Planning & Zoning Commission, as a member of the Policy and Goals Committee on Comprehensive Planning, as a delegate to the elected officials review committee for the Metropolitan Planning Commission, as well as serving as Council President in this term of office. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on behalf of our citizens officially takes this means of extending appreciation to Councilman Jeska and authorize and direct the presentation of an appropriate plaque to commemorate his service. Roll Call: Land, Norberg, Heintz, Nawrocki - Ayes. Jeska - Abstained. Recess was called at 9:38 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:55 p.m. Report on Blasting Operations. Art Porter, Jerry McDonald and Dick Smith were present and reported on blasting operations in the Burl ington~Northern construction area to date.,and the effect the strikes will have on the project. Labor Relations Conference. Motion by Land, seconded by Jeska that the City Manager be authorized to attend the Labor Relations Conference to be held July lO and 11 at the Sheraton Motor Inn, registration of $25. Roll Call - All Ayes. Sewer & Water Castings and G~tes. This item was referred to the City Attorney at the last Council meeting. He reported he found a 1968 law wherein you can spend up to $5,000 on informal bids. The City had six bids on miscellaneous castings and grates for the Sewer & Water Department, and the low bidder was Adler Steel. Motion by Land, seconded by p. 154 Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to spend up to $2,255.00 for miscellaneous sewer and water castings and grates from Adler Steel Company based on quotations received. Roll Call- All Ayes. Purchase of Chain Link Fencing for Equipment Yard. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska ~at the City Manager be authorized to purchase fencing for the City Shop storage yard from Viking Fence in the amount of $2,375, based on competitive quotations received. Roll Call - All Ayes. Resolution #72-37 - Insurance Committee. Offered by Norberg, seconded by Jeska, WHEREAS, the volume of insurance being carried in the various categories by the City of Columbia Heights requires professional knowledge in the insurance field, and WHEREAS, there are presently insurance agencies established in the City of Columbia Heights with the necessary facilities for handling the various insurance requirements of the City, and WHEREAS, the increasing scope and complexity of the available insurance plans requires constant vigilence for cost savings and input from all possible intelligent sources, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that an expanded Board of Insurance Consultants be hereby organized and established, replacing the Insurance Committee for the City of Columbia Heights. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that membership in the Board shall be voluntary and determined by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, with the following provisions: 1. a. Any agent with an office in the City of Columbia Heights or b- ~ resident of the City of Columbia Heights licensed to sell a full line of insurance shall be eligible for, but not necessarily entitled to, membership on the Board. 2. The Board shall have a minimum of three members. In addition to the regular membership, the City Council shall appoint a chairman, who shall be a person knowledgeable in insurance matters, but not necessarily subject to the eligibility requirement of (1.) above. Annually in March, the City Manager shall identify to the Council all persons indicating a desire for membership in the Board and meeting the criteria of (1.) above, whereafter the Council shall review ~e make-up of the Board and by July 1st make such changes therein as are reasonable and in the City's interest. p. 155 In I~arch of every odd-numbered year the Council shall review the appointment of the chairman in a manner similar to (4.) above. o The chairman shall be paid a retainer of $120 per year payable monthly and shall by virtue of this retainer and his position become ineligible to participate in any payments, goods, or services or any other remuneration arising from the City's corporate insurance business conducted during his tenure. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Manager and City Council with respect to insurance matters. The Board shall: Meet at least once every two months to review the City's insurance program; o 45 days or more before renewal date of any of the City's insurance policies, and at other times upon request of the City Manager, present written recommendations with explanatory justification for action by the Manager or Council after having considered alternate and competitive proposals. o Provide such other consultation as requested by the Manager or Council members. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the initial make-up of the Board of Insurance Consultants shall be as follows: Chairman Thomas Kimitch Member Jim Martinson Member Paul Miner Member A1 Martinsen Member Ross Brown and other members as the Council shall deem advisable to add before March, 1973. Roll Call - All Ayes. Licenses. Resolution #72-37 was adopted. Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz that the license applications as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes . Beer License Application. A request was received from Retha C. Abraham for an on-sale, off-sale beer, a cigarette machine, and food l~cense for 4004 Central Avenue. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Jeska that the matter be referred to the POlice Department for routine investigati~ and report back at the next regular meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. p. 156 Motion by Jeska, seconded by Heintz to adjourn at 11:35 p.m. Call - All Ayes. ~,.~. rocki, Mayor Secretary ~'to the C°u~ncil Roll