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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMar 26, 1973p. 59 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting March 26, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 8:14 p.m. Heintz, Connor, Nawrocki - All Roll Call: Land, Norberg, Invocation was given by City Manager Watson. Minutes of Last Regular Meeting. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land 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. Councilman Norberg questioned one bill on the list presented, that being #4663 to the Postmaster in the amount of Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land that the bills as listed be approved and paid out of their proper funds, with one stip~ion, that the City Manager make an investigation on #4663 to the Post Office, with a report back to the Council. Roll Call All Ayes. Mrs. Darlyne Lang Payroll Account Famous Brands, Inc. Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. Old Peoria Co. Sep-Ko Chemicals Wine Merchants Minn. Dept. of Pub.Safety Northern States Power U.S. Postmaster Adler Steel Products American Linen Supply Anoka County Treas. John Barna B & B Seat Cover B & E Patrol Bill Boyer Ford Brunson Instrument Burroughs Corp. Central Linoleum & Paint Col.Heights Fire Dept. Col.Heights Pharmacy Col.Heights Water Dep. Mitch DeMars Eugene W. Doncaster Anderson Aggregate Armstrong Cesspool Serv. Eddie's Auto Trans.Serv. $ 14.OO 48,342 65 1,956 63 3,678 78 16 72 63 ll 63 29 2 O0 1,976 21 5OO O0 589 OO 14 74 53 2O 12 50 17 O0 325 OO 57 66 31 OO 15 76 3O0 17 1, o65 5o 2 5o 4o5 01 5 00 168 O0 767 92 3o 00 200 39 Eklund Clothing Co. $ Fox Valley Marking Sys. Frank's Heating & Sh.Met. Fridley Office Sup. Ful lwel 1 Motor Prod. Genuine Parts Co. Gestetner Corp. Merle Glader Goodin Company Gross Industrial Ser. Royhl C. Hedblad Homel i te Law r~ce Hosch Ideal Sheet Metal Int'l .Bus. Mac. Corp. Wt.4. Jaques Co. W. W. Grainger, Inc. Ronald Kal ina Kay-Dee Sales Co. Keep Fi 11 Prod. K-Mart Albert Kordiak LaBel le's Distrib. League of Min.Munc. Leef Bros., Inc. Donald W. Lohse Lowry Central Bowl ers Lowry Lbr. Co. 87 45 30 33 46 5O 209 79 14 56 712 92 111 2O 48 8O 15 23 28 00 10 OO 155 44 500 24 O0 65 O9 51 52 304 21 1 ,025 O0 66 99 23 06 268 86 16O OO 37 08 12 OO 145 28 110 OO 55 5O 3O 38 ~. 60 Miller Davis Co. $ 3 Minar Ford, Inc. 4 Mels. City Trasurer 13,58 MDls. Electronic Sal . 2 Minn. Flexib]e CorD. Minn.Mining & Mfgo Co. 1 Modern C]ean-up Serv. 1 ,00 National Safety Counci I 6 Bruce q. Nawrocki ]1 Northern Sanitary Suoply 4 Northern States Power The Northfield Company 30 North Star Chapter of ICBO N.W. Bel 1 Tel . Co. 2 01son's Plumbing 12 Harold A. Ostome Dean Otterson 6 Ovshak Printing Co. 22 Postmaster of MD]S. 30 Peterson g Kal ina 1 ,36 Petty Cash Fund -Admin. 4 Phillips Petroleum ]0 Pi they Bowes REA Express l Rekuski Paint & Wa] ]paper 27 Rutger's University ] Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. 3 James T. Sal itros 2 Scherer Bros.Lumber Co. 3 Shell Oil Co. 1,28 Si lver Lake C1 inic P.A. Roi lin Smith Standard Spring Co. 3 Darrell F. Stonina 13 Suburban Rubber Stamp Sun Electric Corp. Sun qewsoaoers 66 Sun 0i 1 Company 27 Superior Products T K Products, Inc. ]0 Tracy Printing, Inc. 3 Twin City Filter Serv. Uniforms Unlimited i ,03 Ralph S. Vo]kman W. W. Generator 4 Warners Industrial Sup. 5 ',Iii 1 lams Steel & Hard. lO Zayre Shoppers City O]son's Plumbing 12 Northern States Power Co. 3, ]1 N.'4. Bel 1 Tel . Co. 1 , 10 Mpls. Gas Co. 1,18 Payrol 1 Account 1,84 6 85 4 56 2 56 6 2O 4 oo 0 oo 8 06 6 44 6 25 4 oo 3 52 000 500 3 95 5 oo 9 99 5 5O o oo 8 50 8 27 4 95 9 7O 3 O0 7 16 o oo 0 48 o oo 3 87 1 78 9 oo 4 oo 8 37 6 O0 8 74 4 65 1 37 5 60 8 32 0 25 800 6 60 7 2o 5 oo 1 90 6 26 ! 63 4 80 o 6o 7 56 2 17 o 88 3 96 Johnson 3ros.Whle.Liq Old Peoria Co. Quality Wine Co. Twin City ;ine Co. '..Ji ne Merchants Co. Better Homes & Gardens The Bookmen Bro-Dart, Inc. City Wide Locksmith Discount Records; Inc. Gestetner Corp. Int' 1 .~us.Mach. Corp. Learning Corp. of Am. Listening Library Lundblad's Bindery, Inc. Maintenance Experts Mpls. Star & Tribune Monarch Book Company itational Geographic Outdoor Book Club Ovshak Printing Co. Roger A. Podany & Assoc. U.S .Postmaster ~ui 11 Corporation Servicemaster oF Twin Cit. Shoopers Charge St. of Min.-Document Sec. Adrian Steck] lng St. Pau] Book & Stat. Donald Jo] ly American Linen Supply Robert Fr i is Game Time, Inc. Columbia Transit General Office Prod. Kokesh Athletic & Golf Ovshak Printing Am. Linen Supply Eberhard Candy & Tnb. Chester Ewer Gross Industrial Serv. C. V. Hewi tt N.W. 3el I Tel . Co. Total Bills $ 222 33 28 I 24 118 69 496 26 123 06 7 58 12 84 914 12 O0 38 55 216 40 36 35 30 O0 ] 65 94 129 O5 57 6O 62 40 805 14 3 50 6 54 57 50 45 lO 32 O0 38 42 19 80 17 86 18 on 3~6 O0 198 22 366 O0 1 62 20 O0 ] 72 48 215 O0 80 85 69 OO 29 50 97 O4 177 5g 8.6 88 11 20 122 16 5 50 S98,978.43 p. 61 Resolution #73-21 Providing Exchange of Items with Fridley. Offered by Land, seconded by Heintz. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has one Civil Defense Air Warning Siren, 5 H.P. and controls, that has become excess and there exists no foreseeable need for said Air Warning Siren, and WHEREAS, the C~ty of Fridley has two (21, 8,000 BTU window air conditioners that have become excess equipment, and there exists no foreseeable need for said air conditioners, and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has a need and use for the air conditiners, and the City of Fridley has a need and use for the Air Warning Siren, and that it is in the interest of both cities to effect a transfer of said equipment, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights exchange one (1) air warning siren and control for two (2) air conditioning units, serial numbers 5-123778, 5-123536 with the City of Fridley. Roll Call - All Ayes. Report from Insurance Committee. Tom Kim[tch, chairman of the City Insurance Committee, was at the meeting and presented a report to the Council on the insurance program. He said, after working very hard on the insurance program, the committee has come up with some revisions to the program which would save the City considerable dollars. He explained theCity had been on a 3-year retrospective program, but it appeared the City was going the wrong way on this as the standard premiums were lower than the retro premiums. All the problems appeared tobe in the auto liability and general liability lines. Under workmen's comp., the City had excellent experience, which off-set the excess charge under the liability programs. The report indicated a potential savings to the City of about $5,000 in premiums over and above what was paid last year. The Council members were very pleased with the work of the committee and thanked Mr. Kimitch for all the time and effort he put into the insurance situation. They indicated the Council took the appropriate action in setting up this committee. ~. 6 2 Resolution #73-22 -Election Law Changes. Resolution Opposing registration of voters on Election Day was offered by Land, seconded by Norberg. WItEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Minnesota has instituted a 20 day period before election during which registration for that elect ion cannot take place, and WHEREAS, that time period has worked to the advantage of local government and citizens in maintainin~ a fair and reasonable system of voters registration, and WHEREAS, permittin9 the registration of voters on election day would do away with ~re-e]ecticn registration, and WHEREAS, lack of time to check accuracy of registration would make mossib]e the oractice of double voting since cha]]enges would become meaningless, and WHEREAS, such revision would work to the disadv~tage of oravious]y registered citizens by increasing Bhe time they would have to spend at the poi is, and WHEREAS, polling places would have to be enlarged and additional staff hired, thereby increasing the cost of elections, and WHEREAS, such increasing cost would force many municioalities to exceed levy limits imposed upon them by law, NOW, THEREFORE, ,'3E IT RESOLVED: That the City of Columbia Heights does opoose changes in the voters registration law contained in H.F. #605 and S.F. #6~8 and urges the Legislature to reject the proposals contained in said Bills. o That the City Clerk is herebV directed to send certified copies of this resolution to the Legislators representing the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Clerks and Finance Officers Association~ League of Minnesota Hunicipa] i~es, and the Anoka Cowry Auditor. Roll Call All Ayes. iluman Rights Commission Request for Ethnic Fair at Jamboree. Counci ]man Norberg and Svea Smith, representing the Human Rights Commission reported the Commission for some time now has been planning an ethnic fair to be held in conjunction with the Jamboree this summer. This ~ai r would include exhibits by four different ethnic groups. They requested the Coun:i ~ endorse the inclusion of this orogram in the regular activities of the Jamooree. p. 63 The Council members felt this was a good idea, but noted they have left the operation of the Jamboree up to the Activities Committee in the past. It us suggested that Councilman Heintz, who has been authorized as Council liaison between the Council and the committee on the Jamboree, meet with the appropriate people and see what could be ~rked out. Resolution #73-23 - Requesting Position Classification and Compensation Study be Made. The City Manager reported he had contacted the League of Minnesota Municipalities regarding classificat~ and compensation plans to see if there was an updated basic program. He was informed of a program through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act where a study could be made of the municipality through the League office, 1/2 the cost of the study to be paid through a grant through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act. He presented a resolution requesting consideration of a position classificatbn and compensation plan study be made through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act and Assistance of the League of Minnesota Municipalities. Offered by Heintz, seconded by Norberg. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights is promoting a I'Service is our Business" program in the City to maintain a high level of service for our citizens, and WHEREAS, the municipal employees are the vital link in the effective application of such a program, and WHEREAS, there has been established through an Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 a grant program under which a detailed study and report on classification and compensation was made, recognizing the positions and responsibilities in the subject community, and WHEREAS, it is desirable to establish such an updated classification and compensation plan, including carefully analyzed job descriptions, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the Mayor and City Manager be and they are hereby directed to proceed with the necessary applications to accomplish this program as soon as it can be scheduled through the League of Minnesota Municipalities and the IPA Classification and Compensation Steering Committee. Roll Call - All Ayes. o. 64 Commission on Science and Technology. A lengthy discussion was held on a prooosed resolution which would establ ish a commission on science and technology, as oresented by Councilman Norberg. Mr. Norberg brought to the attention of the Council an article in the March issue of the League magazine that talks about an organization that has been set up to help municipalities get information and technology on such things as data orocessing, Cable TV, soohisticated ool ice and fire equipment. THe Council members all said the general idea of the commission sounded good, but asked what value it would be for the Ci tv. The City has a registered engineer on the staff with technical help in his department. The City Manaoer is also a registered engineer. The suggestion was made that rather than go the full route of establishing this commission, enclose a questionnaire ,~tith the proposed newsletter and find out who mioht be available to serve the City on specific projects and put these oeoole ;~ho are more useful and meaningful on the committees rather than have a pre-determined committee which may or may not cover the areas of interest. Then come up with something meaningful in terms of a subject. No action was taken. Ordinance //802 - Granting Franchise to Northern States Power Co. A first reading was held on a lengthy ordinance which would grant franchise to Northern States Power Company, in conjunction with the new Metro Rate Authority. It was noted the second reading will be he]d Aoril 9th, which would be the public hear ing. ,r~:)sointme:nts to Boards and Commissions. The City Hanager reported commission and board appointments should now be considered as the terms are uo in April. The Councii members asked for a tabulation of who wants to be reconsidered before any action is taken. Beer License Application. A beer license application was received from Frank Pastuszak to transfer the beer license in his wifels name at the 500 Club to his name. It was noted the~ ~ ice investigation continues on the request. Beer License Application. A beer Iicense aDD] ication was received ,from W. R. Hoi lorn, Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters p.65 Club to sell beer at fund-raising activities. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the license request be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. Shade Tree Short Course. A request received for two men from the Park Department to attend a Shade Tree Short Course to be held April 3rd at the Holiday Inn, sponsored by the University of Minnesota Agricultural Extension Service. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg that the request be granted, and expenses be authorized. Rotl Call - All Ayes. Fire Hydrant Installation. A request was received from the Fire Chief to install a fire hydrant on the south side of the Huset Park parking lot, west of Quincy Street, between 39th and 4Oth Avenue, to be used for fire drilling programs. The installation cost estimate is $1,OOO and was budgeted for. The installation will be made by City forces. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor to grant the request. Roll Call - All Ayes. Purchase of Portable Radio. A request was received from the Fire Chief to purchase a five-watt portable radio with two frequencies, the Columbia Heights, and the Civil Defense Mutual Aid. The estimated cost is $950.00, and the purchase was budgeted for. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land to grant the request. Roll Call - All Ayes. Resolution #73-24 Authorizing Application for Funding Through Matching Funds Ambulance Program. Offered by Heintz, seconded by Connor. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that: WHEREAS, the Fire Department has budgeted funds for 1973 to be used toward the purchase of an ~ergency first aid ambulance vehicle, and WHEREAS, the cost of a fully-equipped ambulance vehicle that will meet all our requirements will be more costly than originally budgeted, and WHEREAS, there are Federal Matching Funds for ambulance purchase by local subdivisions of government which would allow the purchase of a better ambulance vehicle, o. 66 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heiohts that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to submit tl~e appropriate application for matching funds for the purchase of anambulance vehicle and the specifications For taking bids on said vehicle be prepared. Roll Call - A11 Ayes. Damage Claim, 3710 Tyler Street. A damage claim was received from 3710 Tyler for damages to the driveway in connecti~ with City construction work in the alley. The City Manager said he has corresponded with the owner and they have shown this was the actual cost they incurred in doing replacement work. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that the damage claim in the amount of $136 be authorized. Roll Call - All Ayes. Intercom System for Garage. A written report on the intercom system as investigated by the Architect on behalf of the City was presented, and a lengthy discussion was held. Counci ]man Heintz reoorted on equipment from the telephone com0any, and suggested the City contact the telephone company for more information. Circulation Clerk for Library. A request was received from the Librarian to hire a full-time Circulation Clerk after September 1, 1973, replacing several part-time people. Councilman Norberg reported this matter was investigated with the Library Board. Motion bv Norberg, seconded by Heintz to grant the request, and that the budget be adjusted according]y. Roll Call - All Ayes. Code Administration and Enforcement Vorkshoo. A request was received for the Building Inspector to attend a workshop on Code Administration and Enforcement for building officials sponsored by the Building Code Division of the Minnesota Department of Administration, and the office of Local and Urban Affairs of the State Planning Agency. The workshop will be held in Hopkins. Hotion by Heintz, seconded by Connor that the request be granted, and expenses be authurized. Roll Call All Ayes. p. 67 Southwest Development Proposal. A first draft of a proposal for development of the southwest section of Columbia Heights, prepared by the Southwest Development Committee was presented. A lengthy discussion was held on the proposal, and the Council members noted it looked good and that the committee keep moving on the matter. LaBelle Park. The City Manager reported a special informal meeting has been scheduled with the Park Board for Monday, April 2nd to interview architects on the LaBelle Park landscape planning. Service is Our Business Project. The City Manager presented a report to the Council on how the Service is Our Business project is proceeding. He said he would appreciate the Council looking it over and any comments or ideas would be welcome. Vacating of 39th, East of Arthur. The City Attorney reported on vacat.ing of 39th Avenue, east of Arthur Street. There is a problem in clearing up the Torrens title and more information is needed on the official action taken by the City. The City Manager was asked to locate the documents requested regarding the vacating. Bid Letting. A request was received from the City Engineer to advertise for bids on several projects, under one contract, bids to be opened April 30th at 2:00 p.m. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids o~: Lookout Street re-location for Minneapolis Electric Steel Castings, 2. Park Improvements, 3. 4th Street construction, 42nd to 44th Avenue, 4. Drainage facility, Central to Jackson, 49th to 50th Avenue, 5. Curb replacement, Columbia Junior High, bids to be opened at 2:00 p.m., April 30th, with a report back to the Council at their next regular or special meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. ~. 68 Seal Coat Project. A discussion was held regarding the stripping of the 1972 sea] coat job. The question was raised regarding what was proposed to be done on the nroject this year and the responsibi 1 ities for accomol ishing the work. The City Manager was directed to prepare a written report on this project and what was oroposed to be done of a corrective nature and when. Licenses. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the licenses as listed be granted, uoon payment of nro~er fees. Roll Ca]] All Ayes. Red Barn Driveway Situation. Councilman Heintz asked what the status was on the Red Barn driveway situation. The City Engineer said they were st il ] working on it and a follow-up will be made. Revenue Sharing. Councilman Norberg presented proposals for what the City might consider for the revenue sharing funds. No action was taken. Retaining Wall, 43rd and Washington. Ken Hentges asked for a report on a retaining wal 1 at 43rd and Washington. A follow-u~ on this will be made. Sidewalks. l(en Hentges brought u~ repair work to be done on sidewalks, in particular on Mill Street. The City Manager reported on work anticipated in the long range plan. Motion by Connor, seconded by Heintz to adjourn at ] ]:58 p.m. Call - All Ayes. ~] May°~° Roll Secretary to the Counci]