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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting
November 27, 1972
The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. Roll Call: Land,
Heintz, Connor, Nawrocki - present. Norberg - absent. It was
reported Councilman Norberg was in the hospital and is therefore
unable to be present.
Invocation was given by City Manager Watson.
Minutes of Last Regular Meeting.
One correction was noted in the minutes of November 13th on pages
~4~ and 243, Resolution #72-78 setting salaries for members of
the Fire Department for 1972, Section 1. Wages. The last
sentence should read: "This base salary in the future to be
negotiable in relation to pension plan costs."
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor that the minutes be approved
as corrected and the reading dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Payment of Bills.
Val Bjornson,St. Treas.
Val Bjornson,St.Treas.
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq.
Old Peoria Co.
Ed Phillips & Sons
Quality Wine Co.
Wine Merchants Co.
Payroll Account
Election Judges
Famous Brands, Inc.
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
Johnson Brosl.Whle. Liq.
Ed Phillips & Sons
Quality W~ne Co.
Twin City Wine Co.
Payroll Account
Anoka Co. Treasurer
B & E Patrol
State Treasurer
Col.Hts. Fire De~.
Col.Hgts. Fire De~.
Merle Glader
Royhl Hedblad
Aunt Jenny's Rest.
Ronald Kalina
Kopps Landscaping
Albert Kordiak
LaMar Plumbing
Modern Clean-up Serv.
$ 2,351.97
88.61
1,418.78
35 07
2,397 91
1,081 58
168 7O
235 23
9,727 32
3,621 71
2,321 03
900 34
513 64
63 37
335 49
546 18
47,256 49
13 30
325 O0
10 OO
156 O0
365 O0 32 11
10 O0
53 75
8OO O0
25 00
160 00
65 OO
1,000 OO
Aunt Jenny's Res.
Payroll Account
Coast to Coast
Lampert Bldg. Center
Minn.Recr. & Park
Linda Hansen
Chester Ewer
C. V. Hewitt
Liquor Con. Comm.
W. H. Barber Oil
F. D. Chapman
Hardrives, Inc.
Heights Plumbing
Minn-Kota Excav.
Minn-Kota Exva.
Olson's Plumbing
$ 84 11
1,621 43
34 97
96 03
10 OO
25 O0
51 6O
122 16
500
826 78
6,398 60
20,443 04
1,300 OO
1,495 20
179 20
1,520 OO
Total Bills $110,295.70
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Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the bills as listed be
paid out of their proper funds. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Bids.
Award of Bids on Utility Pick-up Truck.
It was reported bids were opened at the last regular meeting on
a utility pick-up truck for the Street Department. Motion by Land,
seconded by Heintz that the bid be awarded to the low bidder,
Bill Boyer Ford, in the amount of $2,215.81, including trade-in.
Roll Call: Land, Heintz, Connor - Ayes. N a~rocki - Nay.
Award of Bid on Sale of Old Bulldozer.
It was reported bids were ope red at the last regular meeting on
sale of the old D-7 bulldozer. Motion by Land, seconded Heintz
that the bid be awarded to Clayton Berg in the amount of $2,010.00.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Award of Bids on Air Raid Warning Sirens.
It was reported bids were opened at the last Council meeting on air
raid warning sirens for Civil Defense. It was the Civil Defense
Director's recommendation to make the award to Lehn Electric, the
low bidder, based on the specified 20 HP. Motion by Heintz,
seconded by Connor to award the bid to Lehn Electric in the
amount of $17,489.00. Roll Call -All Ayes.
Award of Bids on Storm Sewer Project #7209.
It was reported bids on Project #7209 were opened earlier in the
day, with eleven contractors bidding from $67,397 to $99,231.
The Engineering estimate on the project was $80,000. The recommendation
was to award the bid to ~he low bidder, Northdale Construction
Company, to start work by February 1st. Motion by Land, seconded
by Heintz to award the bid to Northdale in the amount of
$67,397, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to
enter into a contract for same. Roll Call All Ayes.
Watermain Extension, 39th and Johnson Street.
A hearing was held on the watermain extension to serve the
Bruce Pierce property at 3928 Johnson Street. The City Manager
reported an agreement was reached between the City and the
residents and the basis of this agreement was that a 6" watermain
be installed that would tie in the existing line to give better
pressure and volume of water. The City would pay I/2the cost
of the watermain extension and the balance would be paid by the
four properties that would be tapped on.
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Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor that the City Manager be
authorized to proceed with the watermain extension. Roll Call -
All Ayes.
The City Attorney indicated since the City was paying 1/2 the
cost, a resolution authorizing the work would have to be adopted.
The City Manager was instructed to prepare the proper resolution
form for consideration later in the meeting.
Resolution #72-80 on Police Sergeants 1972 Salaries.
Offered by Heintz, seconded by Land.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights that based on the salary adjustments for 1972
in the Metropolitan Area, the following salary schedule be set
for the Police Department Sergeants:
The base pay on which pension computations and contributions
are based to be $894 per month.
2. A "pension inequity" payment of $145 per month shall be
paid to each Police Sergeant.
3. Authorized over-time to be paid at time and one-half on a
cash basis.
4. Education incentive pay to be established at the rate of
40¢ per month per approved college credit up to a maximum
of 90 credits for courses completed with a grade of "C"
or better. Courses must be related to police work and
approved by the City Manager. Education incentive pay will
begin one month after verification of grade transcripts and
approval by the City Manager.
5. The City shall replace uniform items as necessary in lieu of
a uni[orm allowance. For non-uniformed sergeants' on
investigation or duties requiring regular dress clothes, a
clothing allowance of $140 per year may be taken (paid by
the same method as in effect for 1971) but a Sergeant
cannot receive both a clothing allowance and a uniform
replacement.
6. One additional holiday CGood Friday or Easter) shall be
granted making a total of ten.
7. False arrest insurance policy will be continued.
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A $5,000 life insurance policy will be paid for by the
City for each Sergeant.
Item 4 to be effective as stated, Item 7 upon acceptance by the
Sergeants and the City Council.
Roll Call - All Ayes. Resolution #72-80 was adopted.
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Resolution #72-81 Authorizing Transfers.
Offered by Land, seconded by Heintz.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights that the following transfers be made within the
1972 City General Fund:
To Police Salaries [101.411.O1)
To Pol ice Uniform Items (101 .411.39A)
To Fire Salaries (lO1 .412. 10)
To Fire Uniform Items (101.412.39A)
10,400
600
3,950
50
Total Transfer
$ 15,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing transfers be made
from the General Fund Unallocated General Expense Account for
salaries and fringe benefits (101-497.41) and there are
sufficient moneys in said fund to make such transfer.
Roll Call All Ayes. Resolution #72-81 was adopted.
Home Occupation Permit, 3864 Polk Street.
Thomas Miller was present and requested a Home Occupation Permit
to do confidential research for attorneys at 3864 Polk Street.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor to grant the Home Occupadon
Permit upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Shell Oil Station, 37th and Central.
Mr. Stan Johnson, representing Shell Oil Company, was present
to explain the work that had been done and what is left to be done
at 37th and Central. This included the redwood fence, the
embankment, and clean-up work. Motion by Heintz, seconded by
Connor that the matter of consideration or revocation of the
Occupancy Permit for the Shell Oil Station at 37th and Central
be continued until the next regular meeting and that a statement
be presented in writing of what the work is to be done and the
time table for accomplishing same. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Sewer Cleaning Chemicals for 1973.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the Mayor and City Manager
be authorized to extend an agreement with Oxford Chemicals for
Sewer Cleaning Chemicals for 1973 in an amount not to exceed
$3,000. Roll Call - All A~s.
Bituminous Conference.
A request was received for the City Engineer to attend a
Bituminous Conference, sponsored by the University, to be held
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at the Prom Center in St. Paul, Thursday, November 30th.
Motion by Land, seconded by Conno~r that the request be granted,
and that expenses be authorized. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Ambulance Service.
A request was received from the City Health Officer,
Dr. Paul Williams, to officially designate Mercy-Unity Ambulance
to be used instead of Olson Ambulance in City emergencies.
City Manager Watson said apparently there was some problem in
respect to handling of a case recently and Dr Williams felt
the problem would not have resulted had the City been contracting
with Unity-Mercy rather than a private ambulance.
A representative from Olson Ambulance was present and gave
information to the Council on their service to the City of
Columbia Heights and presented a schedule of runs made in the
City during the months of September and October.
The Council members suggested before a decision is made on this,
that a recommendation with some backing information be submitted
from the staff members and it was suggested a meeting be set up
between the Police Chief, the Fire Chief, the City Manager,
City Attorney and the Heath Officer and come up with something
concrete.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the matter be referred
to the City Manager for additional information. Roll Call -
All Ayes.
Hearings on 1973 construction Projects.
The City Manager requested an informal meeting be held between
the Council and Engineering Department to review the schedule of
projects to be considered for 1973 construction season.
It was suggested this informal meeting be set up for Monday,
December 4th at 6:00 p.m. before the Traffic Commission meeting.
VFW Liquor License.
A license application was received from the VFW for an on-sale Club
Uqu~r license for 1973. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor that
the license be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call -
All Ayes.
First Aid Equipment in Police Cars.
Ken Hentges asked the Council about having first aid equipment in
Police squad cars - he said the City spends money to send a man to
first aid school, but we don't give him the equipment to use.
The City Manager will check this matter further.
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Resolution #72-82 - Emergency Resolution on Watermain Extension.
Preamble to Resolution #72-82
Connor.
was Offered by Heintz, seconded by
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights, that WHEREAS, an emergency condition exists in
respect to a broken water line servicing 3~28 Johnson Street, and
WHEREAS, a one inch private water line presently serves house
numbers 3919, 3929, and 3930 Johnson Street, and
WHEREAS, said oneinch line gives inadequate volume and pressure
to give good water service and this private line should be tied
into a permanent watermain on the south side of said one inch
line, and
WHEREAS, the lateness of the season requires that the work be
done immediately,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council does hereby declare that an
emergency exists to properly preserve the health, safety and
general welfare of the citizens of Columbia Heights and
authorizes Resolution #72-82 to be passed as an Emergency Resolution.
Roll Call All Ayes.
Resolution #72-82 was Offered by Land, seconded by Heintz.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights, that
WHEREAS, it is necessary and expedient to proceed with the
installation of a six inch City watermain on an easement
north of house 3928 Johnson Street to interconnect the existing
watermain in the alley west of Johnson Street and the one inch
private main on Johnson Street, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has received informal quotations for
the supplying of labor and materials to make said installations
with a low quotation of $2,400 from Olson Plumbing Co., and
WHEREAS, the affected property owners of house numbers 3919,
3928, 3929 and 3930 Johnson Street have agreed to share equally
on paying 1/2 the total main installation cost estimated at
$300 per property, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights will improve their water
system by this installation and therefore will finance l/2 the
main installation cost estimated at approximately $],200 for 1/2
the total cost.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Counci! of the City of
Columbia Heights that the City Manager be, and he is hereby
authorized and directed to proceed forthwith with the installation
of said watermain.
This Improvement shall also be known as Project ~
i.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Recess was called at 10:02 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m.
Discussion with Congressman Donald Fraser.
Congressman Donald Fraser was present at the meeting and dbcussed
with the Council certain items of interest such as federal revenue
sharing, the senior citizen housing project, federal grants, etc.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor to djourn at ~0:55 p.m.a Roll
Call - ~All Ayes. ~~il/ll_#
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Secreta, r~'/t6//~/ -the Council