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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApr 23, 1973p. 88 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting April 23, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 8:06 p.m. Roll Call: Land, Norberg, Connor, Nawrocki - present. Heintz - absent. Invocation was given by Councilman Norberg., Minutes of Last Regular Meeting. Motion by Land, seconded by Connor that the minutes of the regular meeting be approved as presented in writing and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes. last Payment of Bills. A question was raised on payment to Krueger Construction Co., in the amount of $920.00. City Engineer Brown explained this was for construction at the Library - new basement entrance. The Council members asked for a report on a few small items including a gap in the door between the door and the frame, roughness of the interior wall, and the use of City forces on this ~b. Motion by Land, seconded by Connor that the following list of bills be approved and paid out of their prol)er funds. Roll Call A 11 Ayes . Famous Brands, Inc. $ 2,177 Griggs, Cooper Co. 326 Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. 130 Ed Phi 11 ips & Sons 3,033 Twin City Wine Co. 324 Payrol 1 Account 51 ,499 Housing Committee 180 Val Bjornson,St. Treas. 2,687 Val Bjornson,St.Treas. 98 Albinson 121 A & C Business Hach. 19 Donald Bailey 711 B & E Patrol 325 Bureau of Bus.Practice 21 City Wide Locksmith 6 Col.Heights Fire Dep. 60 Col.Heights Fire Dept. 570 Col.Heights Fire Dept. 258 ColHeights Police - Pet.Ch. 35 Col.Heights Water Dep. 197 CoonRapids Chrysler - Ply. 56 Royhl Hedblad 83 Royhl Hedblad 10 61 Heights Auto Wash $ 148 36 Int'l.Bus.Machines 495 41 Ronald Kalina 875 13 LeFevere, Lefler Et A1 790 82 Madison Chemical I03 31 Maintenance Experts 58 OO Miller Davis 15 13 Minnegasco 780 41 Modern Clean-up Serv. 1,OO0 22 Mianegasco 2,361 O0 Myers-Sherman Co. 44 70 Nat'l.Safety Council 4 O0 Nelson's Office Supply 8 60 C. P. Nielsen 3 60 No. States Power 2,710 OO No. States Power 4 O0 N.W. Bell Tel. Co. 25 OO N.W. Bell Tel. Co. 1,121 04 Ovshak Printing Co. 149 60 Oxford Chemical 2,925 93 Paper Calmenson & Co. 80 44 Pitney Bowes 9 OO Pitney Bowes 180 93 OO OO OO 65 OO OO O5 O0 97 5O O1 5O 5O 47 OO OO O2 O0 39 O1 7o O0 ~. 89 Shel 1 Oil Co. Shoppers C i ty 1 03 Shop,ers C i ty 118 Singer Business Machines 2 Gera ld Sneft Sun Newsoapers 350 Teledyne gisc,Tota] Power 18 Tracy Printing, Inc. 15 Warner Hdwe. Co. 253 YJaterous Comoany ]84 Ray Hebzynski Adal bert Zurek 9 Payroll Account ],845 Amsterdam Prtg. & Litho. 7 Association - Sterling Films 4:3 Better Homes & Gardens 7 The Book,hen, Inc. 5] R. R. Bowker Co. 24 Bro-Dart, Inc. 5 Discount Records, Inc. 8 Doubleday & Co. 4l E1 liott Film Co. Encyclooedia Britannica 9 gestetner CorD. 38 Grolier Educational Coro. 145 Heights Electric 53 Heights Jewelry, Inc. 9 I nt' i .Bus.Mach ines 34 Johnson Paner & Supply 23 Listening Library 29 Litton Publishino Il 3M Business Products 113 Mi ]ler-Brody Products 23 Monarch Book Company 685 National Recordino Co. 29 Outdoor Life Book Club 5 U.S. Postmaster 32 Publishers Central ~ureau 96 Quill Corporation 17 St. Paul Book & Stat. 33 Howard W. Sams Co. 22 Charles Scribner's Sons I0 Shoppers City Charge 17 World Book Encyclopedia 123 Abbey-$cherer Co. 104 Batzl i Electric 14,595 Crown Iron Works 377 Royhl Hedblad 20 Minnesota Fire, Inc. 30 Richard L. Schmidt 20 Seven-Up Bottling 41 Superior Products 8 General Office Products 19 :36 32 69 40 O0 O0 8O O0 8O O0 O0 44 lO 82 8] O0 19 64 O2 6o 4o 9o O0 65 5o 2O 75 ]5 6O O0 3O 7O 94 O0 24 74 2O 8O 63 83 5O O0 34 68 O0 O0 O0 5O 4O 25 Target, Inc. S O. M. Droney Beverage Eberhard Candy & Tob. Chester Ewer Famous 5rands, Inc. Gold Medal ~ev. Co, Gross Industrial C. V. Hewitt Johnson Bros.Whle. Miner-McAlpin Agency Minn. Mining & Mfg. N.~. Bell Telephone Old Peoria Co. Ed Phil I los & Sons Rex Distributing Seven-Un Btg. H.P. Droher & Sons Krueger Const. Total Bills 21 15 465 17 149 05 61 92 243 30 150 72 11 20 Ill 84 1,494 20 8,677 O0 69 O0 5 5O 450 21 122 98 1,~35 99 ]36 60 41,127 50 92O O0 S153,645.37 p. 90 Ordinance #802 - Granting a Franchise to Northern States Power. The City Attorney reported he met with the Attorney from Northern States Power Company and they noted a provision in the Columbia Heights Charter, unique to our situation, on the time-table for the franchise ordinance to become effective. He suggested the ordinance be tabled until N.S.P. advises the City that 60% of the communities involved have adopted this ordinance. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that the 2nd reading of Ordinance #802 be tabled indefinitely. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #803 Southwest Area Development, West of Main Street. A second reading was held on Ordinance #803 on the area development from 37th to 40th Avenue, west of Main Street N.E. A lengthy discussion was held on the ordinance. Ken Hentges expressed concern over the proposed land use in the ordinance, in particular, the amount of land proposed for park purposes. Mary Kordiak, chairman of the Southwest Development Committee, was present and said the Committee worked hard trying to come up with a compromise they felt would be a good proposal for everyone, although not everyone was satisfied with the proposal. Mayor Nawrocki said this proposal started out from the Burlington- Northern Railroad. The Railroad took all the land over to the alley west of Main Street, including the strip in question, and it was through negotiation that the City acquired the ~roperty. He said the reason the railroad gave the City this property was the Council's insistance for a buffer strip between the railroad facility and the residents living on Main Street N.E. The Council talked about some park development that would ease the noise and inconvenience of the developing railroad facilit~ies. The proposal we are looking at seems to be a fair compromise to accomplish several different things for the City. Under the railroad proposal, they had ownership of the property and the City had nothing - no buffer, no industry - just the slope easement to the railroad yard. Now the City owns a strip of property 1/2 block wide and three blocks long and the City has the opportunity to provide some type of buffer for the people, a modest park area, and ~me industrial sites. Ordinance #803 was offered by Norberg, seconded by Connor. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #803 was adopted. Blasting Damage Claims. The City Attorney reported the waiting period for filing damage claims is now up and a letter will be sent to the claimants shortly on the matter. C i r-Tech Property. Bert Foster, president of Cir-Tech was present requesting Council consideration for an addition to the Ci r-Tech building at 3905 California Street which he rents from the City, or if the City would consider selling the bu[ ]ding and property to him to allow for exoansion of his operation. Several members of the Council indicated they would be in favor of se] ] lng the property to Mr. Foster if a fair price could be worked out. Councilman Norberg suggested if this were done, that the City also consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into negotiations on the Bjugan property, the old City Garage site, and the Zeiss bulding, al I into one bunch. Motion by Land, seconded by Connor to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate with Mr. Foster of Cir-Tech Company for the purchase of the so-cai ]ed Cir-Tech property by Mr. Foster, the negotiations to include besides the price, the appropriate deed restrictions to al iow for continuing compatible usage of that property. Roll Call: Land, Connor, Nawrocki - A~s. Norbern - Nay. Ordinance #804 - Sale of Property. A request was received from Thomas H. Oh]enkamp to purchase a 22' x 50~ piece of tax delinquent property behind his building at 4653 Central Avenue. The City Manager met with him and prepared an ordinance for a first reading which would se] 1 the property to Mr. Ohlenkamo for The City Manager reported a letter along with a map showing the piece of property was sent to the property owners in the area informing them of this proposed sale. A first reading was held on Ordinance //804 for sale of Lot Five (5), Block Three (3), Sheffie]d's Second Subdivision, Anoka County, Minnesota (Except East 83.33') (Subject to easement for alley purposes over the North Fifteen feet (]5') of above description and over that part of said Block lying between the extension of North and South tines of Lots Five (5) and Twenty-six (26) of said Fifteen (]5') foot strip. The suggestion was made that another letter be sent to the property owners in the area before the second reading is held on this ordinance, asking if anyone might be interested in purchasing this property, as it could be available to the highest bidder. New Zoning Ordinance. CityPlanner Otterson presented the new Zoning Ordinance, as recommended by the Planning & Zonin9 Commission. The Council members suggested this ordinance be tabled until Counci ]man Heintz D. 92 could be present at which time a meeting could be set up between the Council members and the Planning Commission members for review of the ordinance. Resolution #73-30 - Revocation of State Aid Designation. Offered by Land:, seconded by Connor. WHEREAS, 37th Avenue N.E., between Main Street and the west corporate limits of the City of Columbia Heights is presently designated as a Municipal State Aid Street, #13-101-01, and is designated jointly with the City of Minneapolis, and WHEREAS, because of the construction of certain railroad yards lying ~mmediately west of Main Street, the City of Columbia Heights and the City of Minneapolis deem this designation is no longer necessary, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that that portion of the foregoing street #13-1Ol-O1 lying between Main Street and the west corporate limits of the City of Columbia Heights be deleted from the state aid system. Rol 1 Cal 1 - All Ayes. Adopted. Recess was called at I0:O3 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:25 p.m. Solicitors License. A solicitors license application was received from Charles Schultz to sell burglar alarms and smoke detectors in the City of Columbia Heights. A letter was submitted from the Police Chief which stated there was no record on Mr. Schultz and the Better Business Bureau had received no complaints on the company. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that the license be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call All Ayes. Request to Purchase Sod for Park Department. It was reported informal bids were taken by the Park Superintendent for purchase of sod. The bids were from North Lexington Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of 25¢ per yard, and from W. & G0 Rehbein Bros., Inc. in the amount of 24¢ per yard. Because of the quality of the sod, ~ was the Park Superintendent's recommendation to purchase the sod from North Lexington. Motion by Connor, seconded by Land that the City Manager be authorized to spend up to $3,000 for sod at the rate o~ 25¢ per yard from North Lexington Company and that the informal quotations be made a part of the record. Roll Call - Al ] Ayes. Petitions in Oonosi tion to Various Approved Construction Projects. The City Manager presented a report and tabulation on the petitions received in opposition to approved construction work in the southwest section of Columbia Heights. He said in particular, 2nd Street from BBth to Bgth Avenue, where 19 owners out of 50 had signed the petition. He reported discussions held with various staff members on the situation and methods discussed of easing the burden of the costs on iow income residents in the area. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that the petitions be placed on file. Roll Call All Ayes. Several Council members indicated because so many people on 2nd Street had signed the petition, they would be in favor of holding another hearing on the project for consideration of possib]y dropping that section from the construction program. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Connor that the [nearing be re-opened on curb, gutter and surfacing of 2nd Street from 38th to Bgth Avenue N.E. , hearing to be held at the next regular City Council meeting, May ]4th, and that notices be sent to all signatures of the petitions, and to al I residents on 2nd Street from 38th to Bgth Avenue N.E. Roll Call - All Ayes. Board of Review. The City Manager reported the date for Board oF Review in Columbia Heights has been scheduled for Wednesday, May BO, 1~7B as set by the County Assessor. Old City Garage. The City Manager reported receivi~ numerous requests for either a lease arrangement or purchase of the o]d City Garage and adjoining property, when it becomes vacant. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land that the City Manager be authorized to secure an appraisal on the o]d City Garage and property. Roll Call - All Ayes. Artistic Screening Building. The City Manager reported a letter was received from John Remes, an Attorney for the Bjugan's who lease the Artistic Screening building from the City requesting consideration of transferring the lease to another party. Motion by Connor, seconded by p. 9~ Norberg that the City Manager be authorized to pursue the request for a transfer of the lease for the Artistic Screening property and to discuss with the prospective lessee their interests in possibly buying the property, and be authorized to secure such appraisal assistance as may be desirable. Roll C~1 - All Ayes. Newsletter. Tim Yantos presented a report to the Council on publishing a quarterly newsletter. He reported on two ways of handling the work on this and cost estimates including printing, and mailing costs. The Council members asked that they be allowed more time to review the matter and more discussions will be held before the newsletter is prepared. Annual Fire School. A request was received from the Fire Chief to allow two members from his department to attend the Minnesota State Fire School May 8, 9, 10, and 11 to be held in Minneapolis. Registration fee is $30.00 per member. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg to grant the request. Roll Call - All Ayes. Alley Lighting, West of Reservoir, from 40th to Gould. Motion by Norberg seconded by Land that based on a petition, the City Manager be authorized to advertise for a hearing on mid-block lighting west of Reservoir Boulevard, between 40th and Gould Avenue, hearing to be held at the next regular Council meeting, May 14th. Roll Call - All Ayes. Minnesota Manager's Conference. The City Manager requested authorization to attend the annual spring institute of the Minnesota Manager's Association to be held May lO-11 in Hill City, Minnesota. Motion by Land, seconded by Connor that the request be granted. Roll Call: Land, Norberg, Connor- Ayes. Nawrocki Abstained. Contract on Water Standpipe Maintenance. A request was received from Sewer & Water Superintendent Jolly to take bids on a contract for inspection, recommended repair work and annual maintenance on the water standpipe. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land that the City Manager be authorized to secure proposals for complete inspection, refurbishment and maintenance contract for the water tower, to be opened May 24th, and report at the May 29th regular Council meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. o. 9~ Purchase of Fire Hydrants. A request was received from Sewer & Water SuoerintendentJo] ]y to purchase ten fire hydrants and sewer castings. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Connor to authorize the City Manager to purchase ten ~aterous fire hydrants from the ~aterous Company and up to $],454 worth of castings from Ad]er, based on low informal quotations. Roll Call - All Ayes. Proclamation for Fire Service Recognition Day. Mayor Nawrocki read the Col]owing Proclamation: WHEREAS, the fire service of the State of Minnesota is among the most important services rendered to the residents of this State, and WHEREAS, the hundreds of fire fighters in the State of Minnesota are faced with the inherent and extreme hazards of fire-fighting, and thus do hourly risk injury and death in their given tasks of saving 1 ives, fighting fires and protecting properties, and \~HEREAS, the count]ess unclaimed instances of deeds of heroic and epic ] ire saving and fire-fighting that they perform exempl i fy their great sense and spirit of dedication and devotion to duty and service to their fei low man. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, do hereby oroclaim Saturday, May 12, 1973 as ~'FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY'' in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and urge that all citizens make proper recognition of their most nob]e, heroic and hazardous pursuit. Resolution #73-3] - setting Date for Council Meetings. Offered by Connor, seconded by Norberg. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights meets regularly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at eight o'clock p.m. That when such regular meeting shall fal] on a National Ho] ]day, such regular meeting sha]] instead be held on the Tuesday at eight o'clock p.m. after the Monday on which such regular meeting would have otherwise been held. Roll Call - All Ayes. p. 96 Drainage Problems. The City Engineer reported there are two drainage problems where hearings on storm drain installation should be scheduled. One area is between Lincoln and Buchanan Street north of 37th Avenue, and 43rd to 44th Avenue, 7th to Washington Street. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for hearings on storm drain, hearings to be held at the regular Council meeting, May 29th. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bids on Project #7301. City Engineer Brown reported bids will be receLved on April 30th at 2:00 p.m. on project #7301 which includes relocation of Lookout, curb replacement on 41st Avenue, park improvements, a drainage facility, etc. He asked that a special City Council meeting be scheduled sometime that week to consider award of the bids. Motion by Land, seconded by Connor that a special meeting of the City Council be scheduled for Tuesday, May 1st, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to receive a report and consider awarding the bids on project #7301. Roll Call - All Ayes. Licenses. Motion by Land, seconded by Connor that the licenses as listed be approved upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. Street Sweeping. Mayor Nawrocki said he asked for a report on the street sweeping operations and said after reviewing the report, he was not happy with the program to date. He asked for a report on an improved program, possibly what a private contractor could do for theCity on this. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Connor to adjourn at l:lO a.m. Roll Call - All Ayes. Bruce G. Nawrocki, Hayor Secr'etary to the Council