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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApr 9, 1973p. 74 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting April 9, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 8:04 p.m. Roll Call: Norberg, Connor, Nawrocki - present Heintz - absent. La nd , Invocation was given by City Manager Watson. Mayor Nawrocki introduced a young fellow doing a report on government for a class at Grace High School who would be present for the Council meeting to take notes and see how the Council operates. Minutes of Lint Regular and Special Meetings. Motion by Connor, seconded by Norberg that the minutes of the last regular and special meetings be approved as presented in writing and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes. Payment of Bills. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land to approve the bills as listed to be paid out of their proper funds. Roll Call -All Ayes. Anoka Co. DistrictCourt $ University of Minnesota 60 Payroll Account 46,896 Minn.Hosp. Service. 2,056 Val Bjornson,St.Treas. 4,834 Val Bjornson,St.Treas. 200 Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. 159 Famous Brands, Inc. 363 St.Treasurer 4,296 Mpls. CityTreasurer 270 No.Am. Life& Cas.Co. 194 A. B. Dick Products 52 Acme Glass Co. 27 Am. Linen Supply 17 Am.Water Works 6 Aunt Jenny's Rest. 30 Auto Gear Co. 47 B I F 14 Bill Boyer Ford 2,215 Cargill, Inc. 354 Robert Cartier 206 Chapin Publishing Co. 46 Andrew Chuchwar 44 City of Col.Heights 50 Coast to Coast Stores 104 Columbia Electronics 3 Col.Heights Pharmacy 1 Col.Heights Pharmacy 23 OO OO 20 32 19 91 87 7O 16 OO 4O 97 32 61 OO 5O 2t O5 81 45 OO 5O 85 OO 6O 38 66 46 Columbia Opticians Commissioner of Highways 65 Commissioner of Highways 16 Commissioner of Taxation 1,173 Conpro, Inc. Continental Safety Equi. Conway Fire & Safe. Currier's of Minn. Custom Plastics Danielson Drug Davies Water Equip. Elvin Safety Supply H. R. Erickson Mach. Robert Friis Glenwood Inglewood Gopher Bearing Graves Interiors Halling Bros.-MEBCO Home Gas Co. Howe-Incorporated Institutional Sales Int'l.Bus.Mach. Japs-Olson Johnson Paper & Supply Jordan Floor Covering Leef Bros., Inc. Lowry Central Bowlers Maintenance Experts 394 54 249 9 7 3 198 23 476 61 52 60 82 8 4 18 603 45 82 44 48O 164 4 65O $ 39 OO 70 54 8O 76 8O 40 O0 O0 O8 O1 26 2O 38 25 56 4O 3O 8O 5O O0 25 6O 3O OO 49 5O OO p. 75 McKesson Chemica 1 Co. Metropol i tan Sewer Bd. Metro Sewer Board New Mi nar Ford City of Mols. MpJs O~/gen Co. Minnesota Fire Equip. Minnesota Good Roads Modern Bin Equip. Modern C]eanup Mol ]ne Printing Motorola, Inc. Nordeast Carpet Northern Ford Engines Chas.O]son & Sons Dean Otterson Pi they Bowes Power Process Equip. REGIS Rekuski Paint $ Riteway Motor Parts Charles Scribner's Sons Snap-On-Tools Corp. Special Photo by Heuck St.6ldg. Inspector Suburban Rubber Stm. Sun Newspapers Twin City Seed Co. UCCO Chemical Viking Chevrolet .,fasteMgmt.ofM inn. , I nc. Water Products Water & Sewage 'Works Zayre-Shoppers C i ty Hen ry Zeug Zieg]er, Inc. John Barna Payrol 1 Account ABC Awning Co. Doherty Distributing Griggs, Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros.Wh]e. Liq. Ed Phill los & Sons Amer iran L inen Coast to Coast Stores Comm. of Taxation Crown I ton Works Home Gas Co. Keep Fi l ] Products Ku] lberg Mfg. Co. Lowry Lumber Co. John Murzyn 192 50 ]4,318 65 272 25 70 86 253 94 36 23 14 O1 25 O0 738 42 495 85 221 O0 510 O0 96 O0 9 O0 29.37 25.40 9 7O 486 45 99 52 27 50 21 39 421 76 55 20 O0 73 64 5 64 122 40 52 5o 68 O0 37 28 700 425 32 15 O0 282 ~2 175 58 649 36 i6 25 965 33 184 3O 875 16 046 23 505 39 564 79 3 O0 71 46 18 24 3 8O 204 94 2O 38 7 2O 83 66 12 50 Northland Electric S N.W. ~e]l Tel .Co. Richard Petkoff United Chemical Co. A. Welsman Co. Kev] n Asher Col .Heights Recr. Com. Ray Crumpls Athl. Gen' 1.Office Prod. Linda Hansen LaBel ]e's Distrib. Les 1 i e Paper Co. Minn. Recr.& Park Assoc. Nat' 1 .Recr.& ParkAssoc. Superior Prod.Mfg. Bronner's Exterm. Coca Cola Brig. Display Fixtures Chester Ewer Fridiey Ice Co. R. E. Fritz, Inc. gl enwood Inglewood C. V. Hew] tt Kuether Distrib. McKesson L i ouor Midwest .Vine Pepsi Cola Btlg. Petty Cash - Liquor Petty Cash Liquor Pohle Sales, Inc. Joe Ra k John Roach Si ]eth Sewer Serv. Sunderland, Inc. Edwa rd Wagner Billy Boy Juices American Linen Supply Fridley Distributing ganzer Distributors Hamm's Twin City Sales Sun News papers Comm. of Taxat ion Bury & Carlson, Inc. Fridley Office Sup. Heights She] I Serv. Instrumentation Serv. Lowry Lumber Mpls C i ty Treasurer Northern San] tary Sup. Northern States Power N.W. Bel 1 Tel . Park-gopher Jeep 52 28 157 89 ll 5O 24 75 61 86 35 70 46 8O 66 25 12 O0 34 40 8o 17 76 02 ]4 0o 200 O0 216 O0 10 25 105 20 ] 35 82 82 56 4O O0 169 33 2O 8O 86 88 4, 193 12 5,358 62 597 83 71 05 65 11 326 30 2,418 22 11 40 17 40 25 O0 109 80 4 2O 61 75 loo 95 9,741 77 2,108 26 i, 469 O0 79 50 3,447 98 338 O3 25O O8 2 65 45 O0 233 27 16,492 36 17 5O 1,320 44 74 59 4 28 p. 76 Rich-Lynn Corp. Uniforms Unl imited W.W.Generator Malcolm O. Watson Roger Sheehy Co. Total Bills $ 17.82 400.6O 70.70 149.20 3,287.70 $104,716.56 Award of bids on Asphaltic Materials. The City Engineer reported bids were received on Thursday, March 29th, at 2:00 p.m. on asphaltic materials. A tabulation of these bids was presented to the Council with a report on the low bids. The report indicated L. N. Sickels Co. was low on delivered and picked up SS1, CRS1, CRS2, and SSKH. Northwestern Refining was low on delivered and picked up SC-250, SC~800. Richards Oil was low on d~stributed MC-30, MC-70, MC-250, MC-800, RC-70, RC-250, and RC-800. Jay W. Craig was low alternate on distributed SC-70, SC-250, SC-800, MC-30, MC-70, MC-250, MC-800, RC-70, RC-250, RC-800, SS1, CRS1, CRS2, and SSKH. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that the bids be awarded based on the tabulation and report from the City Engineer, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same. Roll Call - All Ayes. Award of bids on Road Aggregates. The City Engineer reported bids on road aggregates were also received on Thursday, March 29th, at 2:00 p.m. A report on these bids, along with a tabulation form, was presented. It was reported A & B Aggregate, Inc. was low on picked up Class 6, and picked up and delivered Class 3. Bryan Dresser Traprock was low on picked up and delivered FA-4. Barton Contracting was low bid on picked up and delivered B~-2, delivered Class 6, picked up and delivered Class 2, picked up and delivered FA-2, and pi cked up and delive~ sanding sand and coarse aggregate, CA-1. Motion by Land, seconded by Connor that the bids be awarded as recommended on the tabulation form and report from the Engineer, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same. Roll Call - All Ayes. Award of bids on Plant Mixed Bituminous. The City Engineer reported bids on plant mixed bituminous were also received March 29th at 2:00 p.m. A report on and tabulation of these bids was presented. p. 77 The low bid on picked up standard mix, fine mix and fine mix & mineral filler was Midwest AsDhalt. The low bid on delivered standard mix, fine mix, and fine mix & mineral filler was Dunk!ey Surfacing. Hardrives was the low alternate on the picked up materials. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land that the bids be accepted as presented by the Engineer, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement for same. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bids on Equipment Rental. The City Engineer also reported on the bids received on equipment rental for 1973. He asked for authorization to utilize the ]ow responsible bidde~ as necessary throughout the construction season as needed. He said this was not a formal bid, but would give the City the means to rent equipment needed. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg to authorize the City Manager to utilize the bids as necessary. Roll Call - Al ] Ayes. Anoka County Bid on Seal Coat Project. The City Engineer reported on bids Anoka County received on seal coat work for 1973. This work includes Reservoir Boulevard which the County will be doing this summer. He said the County Enqineer has asked for City Counc[ 1 concurrance in award of the bid to H & S Asphalt. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Connor to concur in the recommendation for award of County bid on seal coat project to H $ S Asphalt. Roll Call - All Ayes. Anoka County Bid on Traffic Marking Services. The City Engineer also noted County bids on traffic marking service which is available to Anoka County municipalities. The Counci 1 members asked how the City could avail itself to this service and the City Manager was asked to research the City joint powers agreement. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land to table the matter. A 11 Ayes . Roll Call - Ordinance //802 - To Grant Franchise to Northern States Power Co. A discussion was held on various sections of Ordinance //802 which would grant a franchise to Northern States Power Company. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Connor to table the second reading of this ordinance until the next regular meeting. Roll Cai] - All Ayes. p. 78 Resolution #73-27 Authorizing Contract with Consulting Architect for LaBelle Park Development. A letter was submitted by the City Planner and Park Superintendent indicating their recommendation on selection of a consulting architect for LaBelle Park, that being the firm of Nason, Wehrman, Chapman Associates, Inc., based on interviews with several architectural firms. The Council members reported a poll was taken of the Park Board members and they would have to go along with the Park Board recommendation of the firm of Brauer & Associates. A resolution to that effect was prepared and read. Offered by Land, seconded by Connor. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council ~ the City of Columbia Heights, that WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is in the process of development of LaBelle Park which development has qualified for federal grant assistance, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to properly proceed with said development to have a qualified architectural firm to handle the detailed plans, design and inspection thereof, and WHEREAS, the City Council and the City Park Board have interviewed various landscape architectural firms regarding said development and have submitted their recommendation for selection, 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 authorized to enter into an agreement with Brauer and Associates, to serve as the architect for LaBelle Park development. Roll Call - All Ayes. Side Yard Waiver for Garage at 4337 Main Street. A request was received from John Astgen for a side yard waiver to build a garage 2' from property line at 4337 Main Street, on a 40' lot. This was recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion by Connor, seconded by Norberg that the waiver be granted to allow placement of the garage 2' from the side lot line in lieu of 3' Roll Call - All Ayes. Fence Height Waiver, 4323 - 3rd Street. A request was received from Roland Deming, 4323 Third Street, to place a 5' chain link fence around his house which sets to the rear of his property near the highway right-of-way. A petitbn was signed by Mr. Deming's neighbor indicating no objections to the fence. The waiver was recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land to grant the waiver. Roll Call - All Ayes. p. 79 Special Use Permit for Travel Trailers at 4955 Central. Mr. Osterhus was present requesting a special use permit and a ]icense to rent travel trailers at the Ske] ]y Station which he proposes to re-open at 4955 Central . He presented a sketch of the property noting there wou]d be room for approximately 15 trailers. The request was reviewed by the Planning Commission who recommended the licenses be granted. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land that the special use permit be granted, and that no more than ten trai lets be parked along the rear ~operty line as indicated on the sketch. Roll Call - All Ayes. Fence and Garage Waivers, 1912 42nd Avenue. Waiter Rasmussen, new owner of 1912 - 42nd Avenue, was present with a request for ~ ivers to construct a garage and fence in front of his home, in 1 ine with the house next door at ]906 - 42nd Avenue. The fence is proposed to be 7' high alternating board fence which would extend from the garage along his driveway to within ]0' of the front lot ][ne. A letter was received from Ronald Laliberte, neighbor at 1906 42nd, in opposition to the proposal. The letter indicated at the time the Planning Commission reviewed this and recommended approval, he misunderstood the proposal and after he had a chance to review more carefully, found it objectionable for several reasons. A lengthy discussion was held on tlne matter. The Council members indicated they normally 1 [ka to get a written statement from the neighbors stating no objections to granting waivers of this kind, It was suggested that the matter be tabled until the next meetinq to give the neighbors a chance to work out a solution to the problem and come back with an agreement. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land to table the request until the next regular City Council meeting with the hopes that the two affected property owners can work out an amicable solution. Roll Ca]] - All Ayes. Front Yard 'daiver, 4842 Stinson Boulevard. A request was received from V~arren Anderson, 4842 Stinson Boulevard, for a waiver to erect a "New 0rleans'~ balcony across the front of his home. This would be a 20 x l0 balcony above the tuck-under garage. The two neighbors have signed statements indicating no objections to the proposal and the request was recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Connor to grant the request. Roi ] Cai 1 Al 1 Ayes. p. 80 Special Use Permit, 3710 Th[rd Street. A request was received from the members of Alcohol[cs Anonymous that the special use permit they have for a club room at 4301 - 5th Street be transferred to 3710 Third Street. They have rented a house at 3710 Third Street, owned by Wagamon Bros. Engine Rebuilders who have an industrial building across the street. The parking facilities at Wagamon Bros. would be available to the AA members. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that the special use permit be granted, based on the Planning Commission recommended, and that there be no additional fee for 1973. Roll Call - All Ayes. New Zoning Ordinance and Map. The City Manager reported to the Council the Planning & Zoning Commission has now completed their work on the new zoning ordinance and the map and they will be forthcoming to the Council at the next regular meeting. Recess was called at 9:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at I0:00 p.m. Left Turn Lanes, 44th and 45th Avenues at the Intersection of Central. A recommendation from re Traffic Commission was received that a request be made of the State Highway Department for consideration of left turn lanes at 44th and Central, and at 45th and Central. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that the City Manager be authorized to contact the Highway Department and request a feasibility study of those intersections. Roll Call - All Ayes. School Crossing Signs. A recommendation was also receded from the Traffic Commission to complete the school crossing signing program. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that the City Manager be authorized to spend up to $1,000 for purchase of school crossing signs. Roll Call - All Ayes. Revenue Sharing Funds. Mayor Nawrocki presented his proposals on the use of federal revenue sharing funds. Included tn the proposals were as follows: A fire sprinkler system, fire detector system for the new senior citizen housing project, estimated at $65,000. In the Police Department, an accelerated crime prevention program at $20,000. $7,000 to be committed to the purchase of two new squad cars. A $6,000 commitment to buy five walky-~lkyradios. p. 8] In the Park Depatment, a $20,000 exoenditure for a beautification program for the oarks. 1/2 the cost for trees and shrubs, and ]/2 the cost for the labor involved. In the Public Works Department, the OSHA equipment estimated at $3,000~ and a grader estimated at $28,000. In the Fire Department, replacement of an emergency vehicle estimated at $]5,000. In the Library, $5,000 to be committed to a collection of cassette taoes and recorders, the tapes to be borrowed out ]ike Library hocks. Also in the ]ibrary, $] ,000 commitment for a partition wa] 1 by the check-out desk to cut down the noise into the adult reading section. $15,000 was oroposed for the remodeling plans for the City Office. Two other possibilities were a street sweeper at SIS,000 and a new bandstand for the Park Department estimated at $5,000. Mayor Nawrocki said these were his suggestions and asked for some type of concurrance or commitment from the Council immediately on one particular oroject, that being the fire detector system for the senior citizen bui ]ding. He said the City Attorney would have to explore our legal capabil i ties on any of these exoenditures. The Counci] members expressed concern over the proposal. They indicated they Rd their own ideas on the use of the revenue sharing funds. Councilman Norberg brought up his own ideas and the costs involved. Councilman Land asked what the rush was on the fire sprinkler system and asked why the other Council members were not notified of the rush on this item before the meeting. Mayor Nawrocki said they have been working with the federa] people trying to get some money from them for this system to no avail. If we can't get a commitment from the Council on this system, the only alternative would be to cut off one story from the building and decrease the number of dwel] ing units to 88. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Connor to commit the City to providing funds for this sorinkler system and/or fire detector system in any way that the City Attorney deems legal. Roll Call - All Ayes. It was suggested an informal meeting of the Counci ] members be held on Friday evening to discuss the other possible uses and proposals for the revenue sharing funds. p. 82 Appointments to Boards and Commissions. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land to reappoint Gordon Schelde to the Park Board for a five year term, to reappoint Donna Ingvarsson to the Library Board for a three year term, to reappoint John Pappas to the Merit Commission for a five year term, to reappoint John Nelson to the Traffic Commission for a 4 year term. Roll Call - All Ayes. International Chiefs ol-' Police Association Conference. A request was received from the PoliceChief to attend the International Chiefs of Police Association Conference in San Antonio, Texas September 22-27. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Connor to grant the request. Roll Call - All Ayes. Recreation Commission Expenditure. A request was received from the Recreation Commission to allow an expenditure of $1,600 to subsidize the School Recreation Center Fund. Motion by La~d, seconded by Connor to grant the request. Roll Call - All Ayes. Community Planning Seminar. A request was received for authorization for up to five people to attend a Community Planning Seminar at North Hennepin Junior College, April ll, 18, and 25th. The fee is $10 for each registrant. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land that three people be authorized to attend the seminar. Roll Call - All Ayes. Card Catalog for Library. It was reported the Library received informal quotations from three suppliers for a card catalog for the Library. The recommendation was an expenditure of $654.00 for the purchase from the Demco Company. Motion by. Land, seconded by Norberg to authorize the expenditure. Roll Call - All Ayes. Purchase of Agricultural Crush Lime for Park Department. A request was received from the Park Department to purchase agricultural crush lime for use in park areas. Informal. quotations were received from two companies and the Park Superintendent requests the bid from Bryne Rock Products, low bidder, in the amount of $2.00 per ton picked up and $3.75 per ton delivered be accepted. Motion by Land, seconded by Connor that the City Manager be authorized to spend up to $1,500 for agricultural crush lime based on the informal bids. Roll Call - All Ayes. p. 83 Petition on Alley Lighting, West of Reservoir, 4Oth to Gould. A petition was received for ins~ lation of an alley light west of Reservoir Boulevard, from 40th to Gould Avenue. Motion by NorberBseconded by Connor that the petition be accepted, turned over to the City Manager for tabulation and investigation with a report back at the next regular Council meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. Proclamation on Postal Week. The fo!lowing P~3clamation was read: WHEREAS, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, is linked to the nation and the world by our National mai] service; and WHEREAS, the welfare of every citizen, every business, on every street and across the countryside, is dependent upon this vast communications network, available to all our people the year around, at a price everyone can afford; and WHEREAS, by law, your Postal Service--and the men and women who operate it--is obligated to serve our community and the nation on a non-profit basis, with courtesy and care, and to keep Postal costs in balance with postal revenues; and WHEREAS, to do this, the mai] service needs the informed understanding, cooperation, support, and constructive suggestions of every citizen of our community; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do hereby proclaim the week beginning April 29, 1973, as "POSTAL WEEK" in the City of Columbia Heights, and call upon all citizens to join in the occasion for recognition of the vital responsibilities assigned to the mail service and its employees and to take stock of the challenges which must be jointly met by Postal people and the citizens of Coiumbia Heights who depend upon the mai] as an essential part of their personal and business lives. Petitions in Opposition to Approved Construction Work. The City Manager reported following the hearings last week on street improvements in the southwest section of Columbia Heights, four petitions were received signed by affected residents in opposition to the approved work. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land that the petitions be turned over to the City Manager for tabulation and investigation with a report back to the Council at the next regular meeting. Roll Call All Ayes. p. 84 Resolution #73-28 Rega~ng Police and Fire Pension Plans. Offered by Land, seconded by Norberg. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that WHEREAS, private pension plans were established by agreement with the Police and Fire Departments where the City agreed to levy up to 1½ mills per year for each department with the members of these pension associations administering the pension program setting benefits consistent with the avail alJe funding, and WHEREAS, in 1969 a legislative session abolished this private agreement by the 1969 Guidelines Act necessitating taxpayers con tributions far in excess of the 1½ mill tax ceiling pensions originally established and has caused a pension program system which has worked a hardship on the taxpayers, and WHEREAS, during the collective bargaining process with these respective Police and Fire Departments, accord was reached wherein the employee representatives agreed not to oppose the placement of new employees in the Public Safety P.E.R.A. pension system and agreed upon a fixed salary base upon which pension contributions and computations would be calculated, and WHEREAS, the Hewitt plan which has been proposed merely delays but does not reduce the fiscal import to the taxpayers of the City of Columbia Heights, and WHEREAS, it is essential that the Council be fiscally respons~ble to the taxpayers they represent, and, in order to do so, appropriate legislation must be enacted authorizing fair and equitable procedures in pension administration, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights urges the Legislature to support the following legislation: Increase the insurance rebate on automobile insurance policies from one(l) percent to two (2) percent to help finance police pensions. 2. H.F. 1468 (S.F. 1709) as amended. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the Legislature does not support item number two (2) above, that the Legislature support private legislation for the City of Columbia Heights recognizing the validity of the 1972 Charter Amendment in which newly employed Police Officers would be members of the Public Safety P.E.R.A. pension system and recognizing the negotiated salary level as a base for pension purposes. That said private bill should set standards that would provide fiscal relief to the taxpayers of the City of Columbia Heights. p. 85 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights urges the Legislature not to SUDOOrt the Hewitt plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature support a Bill for an Act relating to Do] icemens relief association in the City of Columbia Heights and membership of certain 0o] ice oersonne] in the Public Employees Pol ice and Fire Fund attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and those which he chooses to employ be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to assist our Legislators in the implementation of the foregoing on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights. Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted. Sea] Coat Project. The City Engineer reported on the status of the seal coat operation. Licenses. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that tine licenses as listed be approved as listed, upon payment of proper Cees. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Connerto o~rn jaAadj , ]2:20 a.m. Call - All Ayes. Bruce G. Nawrocki , Mayor Roll Secretaryto the Counci ]