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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting
August 14, 1972
The meeting was called to order in the Field House at 8:05 p.m.
Roll Call: Norberg, Heintz, Connor, Nawrocki - present.
Land - absent.
Invocation was given by Rev. David Skordahl, First Lutheran Church.
Minutes of Last Re,ar Meeting.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor that the minutes of the
last regular meeting be approved as presented in writing and
the reading bedispensed with. Roll Call - All AYES.
Payment of Bills.
A question was raised on several checks included with the
list of bills which were approved for payment at the last Council
meeting. The City Manager explained the checks were listed
in this manner for bookkeeping purposes and in fact this is
a bookkeeping entry to show that all checks were accounted for.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg that the bills as listed
be approved and paid out of their proper funds. Roll Call -
All Ayes.
G. R. Norberg $
John Pappas
Police Dept.Petty Cash
Minn. Hosp.Serv.
Val Bjornson,Trea.
Val Bjornson,Trea.
Famous Brands, Inc.
JohnsonBor.Whle. Liq.
Minn. Distillers
Payroll Account
No. Am. Life& Cas.
Famous Brands, Inc.
Griggs, Cooper
JohnsonPaper & Sup.
Ed Phillips & Sons
Twin City Wine
Famous Brands, Inc.
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. 4,373
Johnson Paper & Sup. 79
79.72
104 O0
41 68
1,853 28
2,420 05
50 95
17 52
338 99
232 46
47,515 97
187 2O
19 22
2o 88
77 92
329 10
278 35
8O6 76
219 O4
28
64
Minn. Distill~rs
Old Peoria Co.
Ed Phi 11 ips & Sons
Val Bjornson ,Tr~.
Val Bj~rnson,Trea.
A. A. Battery
A & A H dwe.
Addressograph Co.
Adler Steel Prod.
Am. Linen Supply
Am. Photocopy
Armco Steel Co.
Anoka Co. Surveyor
B achman ' s
Battery Warehouse
Barton Contracting
Blumberg Photo Sound
Bi ll Boyer Ford
Brookdale Fo rd
Mi ldred V. Carlson
$ 1,490.19
83 6'5
58 18
44 31
2,452 39
33 30
196 38
3 68
2,524 83
42 37
1 O0 O0
261 02
7 2O
128 27
556 26
734 25
15 95
7,060 28
318 08
29 44
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City of Col.Heights $
Comm. of Taxation
Conway Fire & Safety
Col .Heights Water Dep.
Danielson Drug Co.
Davies Water Equip.
Downtown Chevrolet
Eddie's Auto. Trans.
Edie Saw Co.
Electric Motor Spec.
Elvin Safety Supply
Chapin Publishing
Coast to Coast
Col.Hts. Fire Rlf.
Col .Hts. Pharmacy
Col.Hts. Pol .Relief
Columbia Metal Fabr.
Coop Lead & Chemi'cal
Fridley Office Sup.
General Tractor & Equip.
Genuine Parts Co.
Merle Glader
Glenwood I nglewood
Green Velvet Lands.
Gross Indus.Serv.
Royhl Hedblad
Heights Shel 1 Serv.
U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Home Gas Co.
Steve Hoppe
Hoover Wheel A1 [gn.
~hlers & Assoc.
Keep Fi 11 Prod.
Krieg Letter Co.
Lampert Building Cn.
J. N. Larson Chev.
Leef Bros. , Inc.
Linfor
Lowry Lbr. Co.
Maintenance Experts
M~I ler Davis
Mpls. City Treas.
Mpls. Equi'pment
Modern Clean-up
No.States Power
Ovshak Printing
Progressive Design
Minn. Dept. of High.
Norm Kiefer
Standard Spring
State Bldg. Inspector
St. Paul Stamp Works
Sun Newspapers
50 O0
1,751 9O
12 50
945 55
24 83
269 94
6O O0
199 74
15 36
95 O5
2O 4O
84 O0
~9 85
3,313 59
43 87
5,510.95
123 .80
47.18
212 43
4OO O0
948 29
7 9O
77 95
5 2O
5O 4O
7 9O
2 65
2 75
14 50
22 85
17 O0
2,441 05
52 19
55O 8O
3O O0
11 47
186 56
12 99
41 92
65O O0
146 60
14,923 80
47 50
15,455 40
625 06
91 O0
1,130 O0
34 31
9 32
16 74
100 93
13 75
214 89
Anoka Co. Treas.
Tracy Print ing
Tracy Printing
U.S. Pipe & Found.
Nat'l. Fire Prot.
Mpls. Gas Co.
North Star Concr.
N.W. Bel 1 Tel.
Palmer Instru.
P i t ney-Bowes
Standard O1 i
Victor Comptometer
Viking Chevrolet
Housing & Urban Dev.
W. W. Generator
Waste Management
Waterous Company
Wi 11 iams Steel
Timothy Yantos
Zahl Equipment
Ziegler, Inc.
Malcolm O. Watson
Assoc. Sterl ing Fi lm
Blumberg Photo So.
B ro-Da rt
Campbel 1 & Hall
Doubleday & Co.
Educators Prog. Ser.
Hol es -Webway
Little, Brown
Lundblad's Bindery
Minn. State Publ ica.
State of Minn.
Monarch Book Co.
Pos tmas te r
Regent Book Co.
Simon & Schuster
Time Life Book
U.S.Govt.Printing
H.W. Wilson
Col .Hts. Agency
Payrol 1 Account
American Forestry
Am. Linen Supply
Audio Electron.
Coast to Coast
Comm. Xffof Tax.
Crown Iron ~/orks
Custom Plastics
Dunkley Surfacing
Frank1 in Cr~smery
House of Rental
Johnson Paper & Sup.
$ 770 34
22 56
51 O0
110 45
87i
31 45
249 12
92 37
l0 O0
156 O0
662 95
58 00
65 7o
7OO O0
24 40
18 O0
826 56
533 45
45 70
110 10
488 18
16 60
37 O0
25 35
4 66
98 33
3O 79
59 48
11 23
45 32
67 85
59 50
1 O0 O0
361 29
32 O0
44 57
2 57
5 63
16 O0
10 5O
959 O0
10,678 28
7 5o
13 18
17 85
31 05
20 80
314 05
16 50
30 32
133 40
2 O0
33.00
p. 175
Keep Fi 11 Prod. $ 3
Walter Leslie 1
Master Pools by Denny 148
No. States Power 593
Northfield Co. 66
J.C. Penny 622
Sepko Chemicals 12
Seven Up Btlg. Co. 21
Thompson-Haywa rd Chem. 81
A. Weisman 151
Midway Ford 87
Apache Office Sup. 30
Kevin B. Asher 8
Col .Hts. Recr. Revolv. 931.
Columbia Transit 330
Ray Crump's Ath. 54
A. B. Dick Prod. 13
Elliot Film 45
Gager's Handicraft 153
Gen. Office Prod. 51
Gopher Athletic 87
Linda Hansen 19
Loyal Travel 249
Ovshak Printing 202
Paul's Gulf 12
Pommer Mfg. Co. 263
Gary. Scholla 11
Suburban Rec. Assoc. 60
Sun Newspapers 23
Am. Linen Supply 96
John Barna 12
Bronner's Exterm. 8
City Wide Locksmith 31
Coca Cola Btlg. 26
Comm. of Taxation 3,295
Disti 1 lers Distrib. 785
53 J. C. Doherty & Sons
68 O. M. Droney Bev.
25 Lawrence Duffee
52 Eberhard Candy & Tob.
50 Chester Ewer
77 Famous Brands
30 Fridley Distributing
OO Fridley Ice Co.
O0 R. E. Fritz, Inc.
28 Ganzer Distributors
20 Gold Medal Bev. Co.
06 Gross Industrial
80 Hamm's Twin City Sales
50 Douglas Kneal ing
OO Kuether Distrib.
OO McKesson Liquor
05 Midwest Wi ne
75 Modern Air Cond.
85 N.W. Bell Tel.
20 Petty Cash Fund
18 Pohle Sales
OO Joe Rak
90 Rex Distributing
50 John Roach
55 Scotsman Refrg.
27 Seven Up Btlg. Co.
OO Sunderland
O0 Boda Construction
35 F. D. Chapman
15 H. P. Droher & Sons
40 Dunkley Surfacing
75 Northdale Const.
85
90
8~
96
705 33
615 O1
1 2O
146 50
134 16
775 3O
9,857 48
9O OO
52 14
1,957 12
35 35
5 6O
2,096 80
9 6o
2,581 21
7O 8o
19o 8O
235 94
5 5O
6O O6
2,434 22
1,5 60
1,290 52
2 4O
29 OO
164 75
8O 8O
2,358 72
15,209 48
41 ,4OO OO
6,274 O2.
10,586 75
Total Bills $247,S78.61
Certificate of Appreciation.
A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Floyd Hammargren
who served on the Planning Commission from 1968 - 1972.
Mayor Nawrocki displayed an award of recognition from AAA
to the City of Columbia Heights for three years of no pedestrian
traffic fatalities.
Award of Bids on Project #7208, Storm Sewer.
The City Manager reported bids were opened on Thursday, August
on Storm Sewer Project #7208, South West Park, and revisions
on 40th Avenue, Reservoir to Hayes. The low bidder out of
seven was Julian M. Johnson Construction Company in the amount
of $10,801.O0 and he recommended the award fie made to the low
bidder.
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Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg that the bid on Project
#7208 be awarded to Julian Johnson Construction Company in the
amount of $10,801.OO, subject to state aid concurrance, and
that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a
contract for same. Rol 1 Ca11 - A11 Ayes.
Ordinance #789 - Ganzer Property.
The City Manager presented Ordinance #789 which corrected a
legal description in sale of land under Ordinance #707 to
Ganzer Distributors. A first reading was held on the ordinance.
Resolution #72-52 acquiring Tax Forfeited Properties.
Offered by Heintz, seconded by Connor.
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is desirious of acquiring
certain properties located within its municipal boundaries for
the preservation of the health, welfare and safety of the citizens
of Columbia Heights, and
WHEREAS, Anoka County has had said certain properties forfeited
to it, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Columbia Heights that
said City apply to the County Board for the acquisition of
said property, and
WHEREAS, the foregoing properties would be used for public
purposes,
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City acquire:
Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 89, Columbia Heights Annex to
Minneapolis for public purposes. Plat #33365, Parcels #7472,
7475, and 7478.
o
South one-half of Lot 5, Block 2, Walton's Sunny Acres
(Ex. Pt. to Schulter) Plat #35413, Parcel #930.
o
South 70 feet of E. ½ of Lot 4 (Ex. S. 70.49' of E. 135' of
Lot 4) Block 2, Walton's Sunny Acres. Plat #35413, Parcel #890.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be and
herein are authorized to enter into an application for same,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of said acquisition be paid
from its proper fund.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
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Resolution #72-53 - Land Acquisition Policy Statement.
Offered by Heintz, seconded by Connor.
WHEREAS, Section 402 of the Housing and URban Development Act
of 1965 requires that as acondition of eligibility for assistance
under the Open Space Land Program, the City Council of
Columbia Heights (hereinafter referred to as the Public Body)
must satisfy the Department that it will follow certain prescribed
acquisition policies; and
WHEREAS, the Public Body desires to make an application to
HUD for funds to acquire and develop certain lands in the City
of Columbia Heights under the Open Space Land Program; then
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights that in the acquisition of real property
under the Open Space Land Program it will:
a o
Make every reasonable effort to acquire the property by
negotiated purchase before instituting eminent domain
proceedings (including administrative takings and similar
proceedings for the compulsory acquisition of real prol~erty).
b o
Not require any owner to surrender possession of the property
until the applicant pays, or causes to be paid, to the owner
the agreed purchase price arrived at by negotiation, or in
any case where only the amount of the payment to the owner
is in dispute, not less than 75% of the appraised fair
value as approved by the applicant, or, if subsequent to HUD
concurrence in the acquisition for the property, as concurred in
by HUD.
C o
Not require any person lawfully occu~[ng property to surrender
possession without at least ninety (90) days written notice
from the applicant of the date on which possession will be
required.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Resolution #72-54 - Conform to Requirements Set Forth In the Housing Act.
BETTING FORTH THE ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS OF
THE SEVERAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH BY THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, THE
FEDERAL LABOR STANDARDS, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, AND AGREEING
TO UTILIZE SAID REQUIREMENTS ON PROJECTS ON WHICH GRANTS ARE REQUESTED.
Offered by Norberg, seconded by Connor.
WHEREAS, Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended, provides
for the making of grar~s by the Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development to states and local public bodies to assist them in
the acquisition and development of permanent interests in land for
open space uses where such assistance is needed for carrying out a
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unified or officially coordinated program for the provision and
development of open space land as part of the comprehensively
planned development of the urban area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (herein
sometimes referred to as "Applicant") desires to acquire and
develop fee simple interests to certain lands known as LaBel le
Park, which land is to be held and used for permanent open-
space land for park and recreational uses; and
WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the
regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
effectuating that Title, provide that no person shall be
discriminated against because of race, color, or national origin
in the use of the land acquired and/or developed; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the contract for Federal grant
will impose certain obligations and responsibilities upon the
Applicant and will require among other things (1) assurances
that families and individuals displaced as a result of the
open-space land project are offered decent, safe and sanitary
housing, (2) compliance with Federal labor standards, and
(3) compliance with Federal requirements relating to equal employment
opportunity; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the cost of acquiring said interests
wi11 be $230,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights, Minnesota;
That an application be made to the Department of Housing and
Urban Develpment for a grant in an amount authorized by
Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended, which amount
is presently estimated to be $115,000 and that the applicant
will pay the balance of the cost from other funds available to
it.
o
That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
execute and to file such application with the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, to provide additional information
and to furnish such documents as may be required by said
Department, to execute such contracts as are required by
said Department, and to act as the authorized correspondent of the
Applicant.
o
That the proposed acquisi tion and development is in accordance
with plans for the allocation of land for open-space uses,
and that, should said grant be made, the Applicant will
acquire, develop, and retain said land for the uses designated
in said application and approved by the Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
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o
That the United States of America and the Secretary of Housing
and Urban Development be, and they hereby area, assure d of
full compliance by the Applicant with regulations of the
Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
o
That the United States of America and the Secretary of
Housing and Urban Development be, and they hereby are
assured of full compliance by the Applicant with the Federal
labor standards imposed under Title VII of the Housing Act
of 1961, as amended.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Resolution #72-55 - Local Sha~e of Acquisition and Development of
Lands Known as LaBelle Park.
Offered by Heintz, seconded by Connor.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota (herein sometimes referred to as "Applicant") has
authorized the preparation and submission of an application for a
Federal Matching Grant of $115,000 to acquire and develop
certain lands known as LaBelle Park under Title VII of the
Housing Act of 1961; and
WHEREAS, the application for such grant requires certain information
regarding the source, amount and date local matching funds will be
available, and the nature of services to be provided by the
applicant Public Body;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights, Minnesota:
That the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota hereby reserves
$57,000 from the Unallocated General Expense Account (101-497.40)
to be used for one-half of the local share of the project
cost, and that said funds shall become available on October 1, 1972,
and that such funds shall be from regular appropriations; and
That services (force account) valued at $57,500 shall be provided
by the applicant to provide the remaining one-half of the
local share of the project cost.
Roll Call: Heintz, Connor, Nawrocki - Ayes.
Land - Absent. Res.#72-55 was adopted.
Norberg - Nay.
Resolution #72-56 - Affirmative Action Program.
Offered by Connor, seconded by Heintz.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota
(hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Applicant") has
authorized the preparation of and submission of an application
for a Federal Matching Grant to acquire and develop certain
lands known as LaBelle Park, under Title VII of the Housing
Act of 1961; and
p. 18o
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development requires
an affirmative action program by the applicant for eligibility
for such grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights, Minnesota:
That the City Manager be authorized and directed to
prepare an Affirmative Action Program for the City of
Columbia Heights.
o
That such Affirmative Action Program shall include provisions
for fair housing including machinery for handling
grievances, designation of an Equal Opportunity Officer on
the City Staff; requirement of Affirmative Action Programs
from all contractors; and hiring City personnel without regard
to race, creed, or national origin.
o
That all provisions of said Affirmative Action Program
shall be subject ~o final approval by the City Council.
Roll Call: Heintz, Connor, Nawrocki - Ayes. Norberg - Nay.
Land - Absent. Resolution #72-56 ~s adopted.
Resolution #72-57 Maintenance of Lands.
Offered by Heintz, seconded by Norberg.
\VHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Mirnesota
(hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Applicant") , has
authorized the preparation of and submission of an Application
for a Federal Matching GEnt to acquire and develop certain lands
known as LaBelle Park, under Title VII of the Housing Act of
1961; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development
requires assurance by the applicant that lands acquired and
developed under Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961 shall be
properly maintained;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, that any lands acquired and
developed with Federal assistance under Title VII of the
Housing Act of 1961 shall be maintained by the City of Columbia
Heights through its Park Department for a period of at least 20
years following completion of development activities.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Report on Housing Authority Activities.
Steve Hoppe, Administrator for the Housing Authority was present
and reported actions of the Housing Authority since the last
Council meeting. He said he checked into the status of the
Post Office and into moving the site northward.
p. 181
Resolution #72-58 - Pertaining to Altering the Current Cost Allocation
System of the Metropolitan Disposal System by the Metropolitan Council.
City Engineer Brown presented Resolution #72-58 and said he has
been attending Sewer Service Area #1 Advisory Board meetings,
representing our area. It has been recommended at these Board
meetings that each community in the service area adopt a
resolution covering points which alter the cost system.
Offered by Heintz, seconded by Connor.
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Sewer Act (Chapter449, 1969 Laws)
charged the Metropolitan Council with, among other responsibilities,
that of allocating the costs associated with the expansion,
improvement and operation of the Metropolitan Disposal System
among the using municipalities; and
WHEREAS, a joint study report prepared by the Joint ~cutive
Management Committee of the Metropolitan Council and the
Metropolitan Sewer Board advocates that the present cost
allocation system is unreasonable and therefore recommends certain
changes in the cost allocation system; and
WHEREAS, one of the recommended changes to the s/stem is that
the reserve capacity charges to pay reserve capacity debt
service be financed by a service availability charge made on all
new construction located in the municipalities estimated to discharge
sewage into the Metropolitan Disposal System in 1973; and
WHEREAS, the said service availability charge is unreasonable
and unequitable because it requires present developing communities
to finance with no pay-back provisions the reserve capacity
charges currently and properly allocated to the outlying
communities; and
WHEREAS, the Sewer Service Area No. 1 Advisory Board has
considered in detail the recommended changes in said cost allocation
system; and
WHEREAS, the said Advisory Board did on August ll, 1972 consider
recommending to the Metropolitan Council that the service
availability charge not be adopted and that certain alternatives
be initiated as set forth and contained in the recommendations
by the Sewer Service Area No. 1 Advisory Board Policy Paper for
remedying any problems associated with the current cost allocation
system of the Metropolitan Disposal System, a copy of which was before
the Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights that the City Council strongly supports the
position taken by the Sewer Service Area No. 1 Advisory Board
Policy Paper and urges the Metropolitan Council not to adopt
the inequitable service availability charge plan.
P. 182
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certain alternatives be initiated
as set forth and contained in the recommendations of the Sewer
Service Area NO. 1 Advisory Board Policy Paper relative to
altering the current cost allocation system of the Metropolitan
Disposal System.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Resolution #72-59 - Vacating a Sewer Easement and Requiring the
Fi ling of a New Se~er Easement to Properly Describe the Recjuired
Parcel of Land and Allow for Reasonable Land Development on the
North 80 Feet of Lot 3, Block 3, Rearrangement of Block A,
Columbia Heights Annex.
Offered by Norberg, seconded by Heintz.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights, that
WHEREAS, there is on record a sewer easement document No. 127755
dated September 20, 1948, from John E. Porter and Helen I. Porter,
his wife; and document No. 127707 dated September 16, 1948
from Floyd W. Cloc~n and Lucial M. Clocksin, his wife
respectively executed in favor of the City of Columbia Heights,
and
WHEREAS, said easement was granted for the "installation,
maintenance, repair and upkeep of trunk sanitary sewer'l which
installation was completed over 23 years ago, and
WHEREAS, sufficient time has elapsed and records show that
this section of trunk sewer line is in good condition ~nd no
trench settlements have occurred in the past 20 years, and
WHEREAS, these original easements were across the entire west
and last halves of Lot 3, Block 3, Rearrangement of Block A,
Columbia Heights Annex,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DETERMINED by the City of Columbia
Heights that said easement shall be released to allow development
of the southerly 55 feet of said Lot 3, Block 3, Rearrangment
of Block A, Columbia Heights Annex, provided a new easement
for maintenance of the trunk sanitary sewer be submitted by the
present owner to the City of Columbia Heights over and across
the northerly 25 feet of Lot 3, Block 3, Rearrangement of
Block A, Columbia Heights Annex, and the Mayor and City Manager
are hereby authorized to execute the release of the existing
easements upon filing of the new corrected easenent as described
herein.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
p. 183
Fence Style Waiver, 2308 North Upland Crest.
A request was received from John Uhlen, 2308 North Upland Crest,
to construct a 12' length solid board fence. This is an extension
of an existing fence. The adjoining property owner had signed
a statement indicating no objections to the fence and the
fence waiver was recommended by th ~lanning & Zoning Commission.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Connor that the waiver be
granted. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Special Use Permit, 4857 University.
It was reported through an over-sight, the special use permit for
a machine shop at 4857 University Avenue, zoned C-2, was not
renewed over the past few years. Mr. Henry Auburn, owner,
was contacted and he submitted the necessary permit application.
The matter was discussed by the Planning Commission and since
there were no complaints or problems, the commission recommended
to grant permit to allow Mr. Auburn to0ontinue his operation.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz to grant the request.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Request for Full-time Planner in 1973.
The City Manager reported the Planning Commission requested
the Council allow for a full-time Planner in the 1973 budget.
He said the Housing Authority has also indicated the need for
someone on the staff who would be able to follow-up as
Executive Director for the Housing Authority. The suggestion
was made that the possibility of combining these positions
be discussed when the Council considers the 1973 budget. No
action was taken.
Rezoning, 4000/4020 - 3rd Street.
Art Porter, owner of 4000/4020 - 3rd Street, and Mr. Hoffmeyer,
architect, were present and requested the property at 4000/4020
Third Street be rezoned from R-2, General Residential, to
R-4, Multiple Dwelling, to allow construction of a 40-unit
condominium complex. They also request a waiver of the square
footage requirement to allow for 40 units. The Planning
Commission reviewed the proposal and recommended the rezoning
and the waiver.
A first reading was held on Ordinance #790 which would rezone
the property to R-4.
A discussion was held on the proposal and concern was expressed
by the Council on the 3rd Street right-of-way and the utility
extensions. The City Manager was directed to review these items
and the public hearing on the rezoning was set for September llth.
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Appeal Rezoning Denial, 4801-17 University.
Louis Wille was present ~~X~K appealing the Planning
Commission denial of his rezoning request for 4801-17 University,
so that the use will be ]ess restrictive under the C-2 General
Commercial zone. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor
that the request be denied. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Southwest Park Association Beer License.
A request was received from Mrs. Chel ly Anderson, representing
the Southwest Park As~c iation for a beer license to serve
beer at a street dance August 19th. The original plan was
to have the Jaycees handle the beer, but the Jaycees have an
out-of-twn event that day and no one is available to handle
the beer sale that day. Mrs. Anderson also requested that the
fee be waived on the basis that proceeds are going for development
of Southwest Park. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz that
the license be granted, and the fee be waived. Roll Call - All
Ayes .
Alley Paving and Drainage West of Central, 49th to 50th.
City Engineer Brown presented plans for an alley and drainage
sti~ructure along the back lot line west of Central from 49th
to 50th Avenue, all or part of the way I~etween Jackson and
Central. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for a hearing for the
platting and surfacing of an alley and/or storm drainage
facility for all or part of the area from 49th to 5Oth Avenue
between Jackson and Central, the hearing to be held at a
special City Council meeting to be called for Tuesday, August 29th
at the Field House at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Auction License.
Mr. Cyri] Link was present request.ing an Auctioneer's License
to hold an auction at 901 - 51st Avenue on Labor Day.
He said he has permission from Dr. Johnson and from the owner
of Photo-mat to allow parking on their property.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg that the license be granted
upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Recess was called at ]0:35 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:47 p.m.
Stop Sign Installations, 49th and Washington, and 44th and Arthur.
A report was made on the Traffic commission's action to place
stop signs at the intersection of 49th and Washington, and at
44th and Arthur Street. Concern was expressed by the Council
on the placement of the sign at 49th and Washington and not
at 49th and Jefferson, an intersection of two I aid routes.
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Motion by Norberg to remove the signs until authorization is
received from the County. The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Norberg to move the sign from 49th and Washington to
49th and Jefferson Street. The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor that placement of the signs
on 49th and Washington and at 44th and Arthur be referred back
to the County and to the Traffic Commission. Roll Call -
H6intz, Connor, Nawrocki - Ayes. Norberg - Nay. Land - Absent.
Highway Department Letter on ~lo Right Turn on Red'.
The City Manager presented a letter received from the Highway
Department where the Highway Department denied our request for
"No Right Turn on Red" signs at the intersections of 37th and
Central and on 40th Avenue at Central. No action was taken.
Purchase of Black Dirt & Sod.
A request was received from the Park Department for permission to
spend up to $1900 for black dirt and $12OO for sod to be used in
various parks. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor that
the City Manager be authorized to spend up to $1900 for black dirt
and $1200 for sod to be used in City parks based on three written
bid quotations. Roi 1 Call - All Ayes.
Embankment Stabilization Behind Shakey'~ Pizza.
The C~ty Manager reported he met with the representatives from
K-Mart and Shake¥'s a few minutes ago in the hallway and
they reviewed the situation. He said since they are presently
working on the embankment now, they are uncertain as to what
will be accomplished and requested this be laid over a week
when a meeting will be held between staff members and the
K-Mart representatives. If changes are desirable at that
time, they will be made. A report will be made at the next
Councilmeeting.
Sullivan Lake Outfall.
A report from the Engineering Department was submitted with
rough estimates on construction of an outfall structure.
The City Manager reported there is no money tn the storm sewer
budget for 1972, but late this fall we could take bids on this with
the contract payments to come in 1973. He said part of the cost
could be assessed since it is an improvement for the drain
system that takes care of Hilltop Village, Fridley drainage,
and Highway Department drainage. He said it was his intent
to submit this information to other governmental units
informing them of the need.for this type of work.
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Immaculate Conception Fall Festival Beer License.
A request was received from Immaculate Conception Church for a
beer and food license for the annual Fall Festival. Motion by
Heintz, seconded by Norberg that the request be granted and
the license fees be waived on the basis of a charitable
organization. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Election Judges.
A list of election judges for the Primary and General elections
was presented to the Council. Motion by Norberg, seconded by
Heintz to approve the list. Roll Call - All Ayes.
M[nneapoli~s Electric Steel Castings Sewer Rate Charges.
A report was submitted to the Council from the Engineering
Department on the request from Minneapolis Electric Steel
Castings for re-evaluation of their sewer charges. The
report outlined the possibility of establishing a separate
sewer rate on sewage flow that goes directly into a storm sewer
system thetteby not requiring treatment at the Sewer Board
plant. No action was taken.
Equipment Rental.
Mot[on by He~ntz, seconded by Connor that the Mayor and City
Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with neighboring
communities for rental of miscellaneous pieces of City equipment,
that the City Manager be directed to work out a rate schedule
that would cover the City's interest in the matter. Roll Call -
All Ayes.
Delay on Pump Station Reconstruction Bid Opening.
Mo-t[on by Norberg, seconded by Heintz that the bid opening on
pump station reconstruction be delayed to September 20, 1972
at 3:00 p.m. instead of September llth. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Appraisal Course.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz that Mrs. Carlson be
authorized to attend the Assessment and Appraisal Course, August 21-25.
Rol 1 Cal 1 - All Ayes.
Ordinance #603 - Parking and Storing of Trucks and Campers.
The City Attorney reported he met with Ken Hentges and they discussed
Ordinance #603 in regards to weight of vehicles. Motion by
Norberg, seconded by Heintz that the City Attorney be
instructed to re-review Ordinance #603 and bring in such
changes as are deemed necessary. Roll Call All Ayes.
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Bearings on Miscellaneous Work.
The C~t¥ Manager presented a proposal for miscellaneous
hearings to be held on street work and utility work for the
1973 construction season. This work includes storm sewer
in Prestomen Park; street construction, including drains
and curbs Tn the area west of University from 37th to 45th
Avenue as needed; and street construction on 4th Street,
42nd to 45th Avenue, Summit Street, Lookout to 40th Avenue, and
38th Avenue from 5th to Madison. Motion by Heintz,
seconded by Connor that the City Manager be authorized to
advertise for hearings as proposed to be held on Monday
evenings, starting November 20th. Roi 1 Call: Heintz, Connor,
NawrockJ - Ayes. Norberg - Nay. Land - Absent.
Proposed Entry to Library Basement.
Councilman Norberg presented a proposal for a new entrance
to the Library basement. He said he consulted with the
architect who felt it was a good plan. Motion by Heintz, seconded
by Norberg that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
further investigation and report 'back to the Council.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Defense of Building Inspector.
The City Attorney reported Mr. Sonnenberg, the Building Inspector,
was served with summons and complaint involving a damaged home
on 40th Avenue indicating breach of duties in inspectingthe
property and not requiring certain things to be brought up to
code. Motion by He[ntz, seconded by Norberg that the City
Attorney be authorized to assume the defense of the
Budding Inspector. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Beer License for 4002 Central.
A request was received from James Bremer for a beer, food and
cigarette license to operate a tavern at 4002 Central.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg that the license be granted upon
payment of proper fees and subject to approval of the Police
Department. Rol 1 Call - All Ayes.
Ice Cream Truck License, Polar Bear.
A license application was received from Dennis Meyeron, Polar
Bear Ice Cream, for an ice cream truck license. He submitted
proof of insurance and has been supplied with a list of
requirement for this type of activity. Motion by Heintz,
seconded by Connor that the license be granted upon payment of
proper fees. Roi 1 Call - All Ayes.
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Rental of House - 627 - 38th Avenue, Peter Tema.
The City Manager reported Pete Yema has leased back his old
house at 627 - 38th Avenue from the City at a rate of $250 per
month for the last six months and now requests consideration
of lowering the rental amount for the next year. Motion by
Heintz, seconded by Connor that the City Manager be authorized
to explore this more and get a complete breakdown of what it
will cost to live in the home per month. Roll Call -
All Ayes.
Motion by Connor, seconded by Heintz to adjourn at 1:12 a.m.
Roll Call - All A yes.
to the Council
Bruce G. Nawrocki , Mayor