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Regular Meeting
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May 14, 1973
The meeting was called toorder at 8:10 p.m. Roll Call:
Norberg, Heintz, Connor, Nawrocki - All Present.
Land,
Invocation was given by Rev. Merrill Gilbert son of First Lutheran
Church.
Minutes of Last Regular and Special Meetin~ls.
Motion by Heintz, 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 that the following list of
bills be approved for payment out of their proper funds:
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Famous Brands, Inc.
Grig§s, Cooper &Co. 682
Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. 4,548
Minnesota Disti'llers, Inc. 274
Ed Phillips & Sons 272
Payroll Account 47,596
Anoka County Treasurer 4
Minn. Hospital Service 2,056
Val Bjornson,St.Treas. 2,476
Val Bjornson,St.Treas. 117
No. Am. Life & Cas.Co. 194
Famous Brands, Inc. 438
Griggs, Cooper & Co. 141
Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. 650
Johnson Paper & Supply 139
Old Peoria Co., Inc. 219
Ed Phillips & Sons 56
Twin City Wine Co. 285
Doherty Distibuting 475
Johnson Paper & Supply 135
University of Minnesota 15
Quadna Mountain Lodge 48
Famous Brands, Inc. 4,044
Griggs, Cooper & Co. 209
Minnesota Distillers, Inc. 1,297
Old Peoria Co. 749
Ed Phillips & Sons 55
Twin City Wine Co. 91
$ 1,324 98 Wine Merchants Co. $
04 Payroll Account
15 A & C Business Mach.
50 Am. Linen Supply
42 A. A. Battery Co.
93 Am. Nat'l.Bank
O0 Anderson Aggregate
32 ~imal Repellents
126.58
48,108 07
506 25
13 06
72 O1
601 50
375 85
16 68
AnokaCo. Dept. ofHigh. 1,107
39
29 Apache Hose & Rib., 144
40 Applied Biochemist 99
45 Auto Gear Co. 10
19 Auto. Paint Spec. 21
48 Autotraac 3
75 Donald Bailey 288
89 Blumberg Photo Sound 28
50 Bury & Carlson 778
84 Burroughs Corp. 417
09 Chuck's Canvas Co. 5
81 City of Col.Heights 50
O0 Clutch & Trans.Serv. 80
50 Coast to Coast 47
54 Col.Heights Pharmacy 4
49 Col .Heights Pol ice 42
00 Col.He[ghts WaterDep t. 43
70 Com.of Highways 63
O1 Com. of Taxation j,342
64 Co-op Lead & Chem. 53
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Davies .,tater Equip. Co.
Electronic Center, Inc.
Sa ra Emo ry
Farwel] , Ozmun, Kirk & Co.
Fi rastone Stores
Flexible Pioe Tool Co.
Ful lwel I Motor Products
Genuine Parts Co.
Gillette Tire :Tarehouse
Glenwood I ng]ewood
Goodin Company
Gopher Bearing Co.
Graphics Serv. Operation
Gross Industrial Serv.
Hall Equipment, Inc.
Hayden-Murphy Equip. Co.
Royhl Hedblad
Heights Electric
Hillcrest Safety Equip.
H, ome Gas Co.
Hoover Wheel A1 ignment
Infinite Graphics
I nt' ] . Bus.Machi nes
Jet %u[ck Printing
Lampert Building Center
Lawco Company
Leef Bros. , Inc.
MacQueen Equipment
Ma intenance Experts
Mel's Van 0 Lite
Merrill Chapman Co.
Metropo] i tan Sewer Board
Metropo] iran Sewer Board
Midway Tractor & Equip.
Midwest Asphalt CorD.
Miller Davis Company
Mill ipore Corn.
New Minar Ford, Inc.
Miner-McAlpin Agency
Miner-McA]pin Agency
Mpls. City Treasurer
Mpls. Electronic ~al.
Mpls. Oxygen Company
Mi nn. Fi re Equ i p. Co.
Modern Bin Eo,.~ioment
Modern Clean
Nat'l . Fire Protect.Assn.
Neptune Meter Co.
Northern States Power
$ 146
12
17
261
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176
19
938
127
69
165
29
103
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1 ,451
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77
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280
1,221
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3,816
l l ,621
16,452
21
131
15
178
15,685
93
2,486
1 ,401
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Northern States Power
Northfield Co.
N.W. Bell Tel . Co.
N.W. Nat I 1 .Bank
Olson's Plumbing
Dean S. Otterson
Oxford Chemical s
Peterson & Kal ina
Petty Cash Fund
Petty Cash Fund
Phil] ips Petroleum
P [tney Bowes
Eva Pritchard
REGIS
Irene Ricci
Eugene Sala7
Scherer Bros.Lbr. Co.
Sep-Ko Chemicals
F. N. Shaffer Real Estate
Singer Business Marhines
South Park Corp.
State Bldg. Inspector
Mr. Steak
Sun Newspapers
Transport Clearings
Twin City Filter Serv.
U.S. Post Office
tVahl & Wahl
Warner Hardware Co.
Waste Management of Minn,
We] ]e Auto Supply
Wi Il lams Steel
Ze~ ~fg. Co.
Henry Zeug
Ziebart Auto Rustproof
Pa'fro] ] Account
American Linen Supply
John Ba rna
Billy Boy Juices
Bronner Exterminating
Distillers Distributing
Display Fixtures
Eberhard Candy & Tob.
C hes re- Ewer
Comm. of Taxation
Fridley Distributing
Fridley Ice Co.
R. E. Fritz, Inc.
Ganzer Distributors
400
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25 OO
1,643 25
4O 44
24 19
124 O0
1,707 gO
45 38
8 O3
263 59
10 O0
22 50
99 52
15 O0
2]2 78
52 10
15 55
225 O0
84 .oo
16 95
155 ]2
42 50
307 34
22 60
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17 50
225 O0
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14 24
167 44
19 75
168 40
15] 50
1 , 275 50
95 67
14 50
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10 25
3,851 61
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165 15
72 24
3,133 66
8,609 76
27 50
49 ]2
1,80i 16
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Glenwood lnglewood
Gold Medal Bev. Co.
Gross Industrial Serv.
Hamm's ~in City Sales
C. V. Hewitt
P. J. Huble
Instituti'onal Sales
Kuether Distributing
McKesson Liquor
Mel's Van O Lite
Merrill Chapman Co.
Midwest Wine Co.
Modern Air Conditioning
N.W. Bell Tel. Co.
Olson's Plumbing
Pepsi Cola Btlg. Co.
Petty Cash Fund
Pohle Sales, Inc.
Joe Rak
Rex Distributing Co.
John Roach
Scotsman Ref~geration
Select Systems, Inc.
Seven Up Btlg. Co.
Sunderland, Inc.
Twin City Filter~Service
Amsterdam Prtg. & Lith.
Better Homes & Gardens
The Bookmen~ Inc.
Demco Educational Corp.
Discount Records
McGraw-Hill Book Co.
Monarch Book Co.
Moody's Investors Serv.
Outdoor Life Book Club
St. Paul Book & Stat.
Sun Newspapers
American Linen Supply
Cassidy Products, Inc.
Coast to Coast Stores
Comm. of Taxation
Crown Iron Works
Dooley Equipment Co.
Electric Service Center
R. L. Gould & Co., Inc.
Heights Welding
20 80
164 75
11 20
2,009 30
61 92
10 32
38 OO
2,290 39
139 52
67 3O
62 30
90 39
36 OO
5 5O
122 21
59 10
35 46
2,863 45
15 00
1,599 38
15 oo
55 50
61 53
178 05
~15 60
3 30
17 21
6 51
390 25
39 60
3 78
18 42
373 50
15 OO
6 54
192 87
15 OO
10 68
77 OO
58 31
13 38
31 35
1,111 16
2 25
73 92
10 5O
Johnson Paper & Sup.
Lampert Bldg. Center
Lowry Lumber Co.
Marshall Conc.Products.
Minnesota Fire, Inc.
John Murzyn
No. Lexington Landscape
Northrup, King & Co.
Olson's Plumbing
Donald F. Pertinen
Scherer Bros.Lumber
A. Weisman Co.
9
499
494
56
275
36
95
Col.Heights RecreationCom. 46
Columbia Transit Co. 60
Linda Hansen 22
Leslie Paper Co. 6
Ovshak printing 29
Northdale Construction 17,636
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41 60
52 44
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$195,O78.21
Proclamation Designating Senior Citizen Awarenes's Day.
Mayor Nawrocki read the following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, the City of Columbi'a Heights recognizes the
contributions made by the senior citizens ~n our community in our
growth and development over the years, and
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WHEREAS, it seems altogether fittin9 and proper that a special
day be set to honor these fine citizens and to schedule
special activities for Thursday, May 24, ]973, including:
An open house at our Housing and Redevelopment Authority
office, 570 - 40th Avenue N.E., where a model of our
new senior citizen housing high rise will be on display
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A League of ~omen Voters sponsored program at the
Columbia Heights Library at 7:30 p,m. including
refreshments and a presentation by our City Planner on the
Housing Authority and the relationship of senior citizens
to our community planning, with the senior citizens of our
community to be invited as special guests.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce 6. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of
Columbia Heights do hereby proclaim Thursday, May 24, 1973 as
~'Senior Citizen Awareness Day" and encourage the citizens of our
community to participate in honorin9 our senior citizens and visit
the H.R.A. office.
Hearing on Mid-Alley Lighting.
A hearing was held on mid-block alley lighting in the alley
between Gould and 40th Avenue N.E. , west of and paral lel to
Reservoir Boulevard, as petitioned for. The City Manager
reported the installation would be similar to one recently
instal led on Washington Street between 43rd and 44th, and the
cost for such a 1 ighting system would be charged at 10¢ per
assessable front foot for tlae properties along the alley.
He said this would be an annual charge and would be continued
until a decision !s made that the light be discontinued.
Only one resident from the affected area was present. He said
the light would help to cut down vandalism and urged the Council
to approve this project.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the Ci tv Manager be
authorized to proceed with the project. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Re-opened Hearing on Improvements on 2nd Street from 38th to 39th Avenue.
The City Manager reported on April 4, 1973, a hearing was held
on curb, gutter and surfacing for 2nd Street N.E. from 38th to
39th Avenue. At that hearing, the improvement work was
approved by the Council and the City Manager was authorized to
proceed with the work. Since that time, a aetition was received
signed by a number of residents in the area in opposition to the
project, and after reviewing the petition, the Council felt
2nd Street should be recon~;~dered. This is therefore the re-opened
hearing.
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The City Manager reported at the time of the public hearing,
held April 4th, it was stated that the total cost of curb,
gutter and surfacing on the streets would be appmKimately
$13 per assessable front foot based on experience from last year
when costs ran about $12.50 per front foot. On April 3Oth, the
City opened bids on a similar project (Project #7301) and the
contractor who bid this work, Dunkley Surfacing, bid the work
at a lower cost than last year, and projecting those costs, it
was figured the work would run just under $10 per front foot.
Dunkley indicated he would be willing to add this section of
construction to his present contract for Project #7301, provided
it could be done while he is in town workin~ on the project he bid.
Several residents from the area were present. A few senior citizens
who live on the block, and who are living on fixed incomes,
objected to the work, based on costs.
Residents present who were in favor of the project said the City
has to look ahead to improve the properties and the City. The
streets need to be fixed badly and now there is a chance to get
it done at a lower cost and the City should take advantage of it.
No action was taken by the Council. City Attorney Kalina said
unless a motion is made to change the original action of the
Council, the previous resolution which approved the work would
stand.
Mayor Nawrocki said hearing no motion, he would assume the Council
does not wish to change their actions and therefore no action would
be taken and the hearing closed.
Resolution #73-33 Authorizing Mid-Block Lightin~ Proj. ect.
Offered by Heintz, seconded by Norberg.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by Motion
on the 23rd day of April, 1973 orderednotice of a hearing to be
given to property owners, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents
appeared at a Council meeting on the 14th day of May, 1973, and
WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local
improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed by special
assessments under Charter provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
That the location and extent of such improvement is as follows:
Alley between Gould Avenue N.E. and 4Oth Avenue N.E., west of
and parallel to Reservoir Boulevard. Mid-alley lighting.
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That the materials to be used are as follows: Standard lighting
equipment as supplied by Northern States Power Comoany.
That a careful estimate of the cost of the improvement
has been made by the City Manager and the several lots and
parcels of land fronting upon and adjacent to such
proposed improvement, which he deemed benefited thereby, were
properly notified of said hearings, and
That the City Manager sha] 1 also 1 ist the names and owners of
the several parcels so improved as nearly as can be
ascertained.
These improvements shall also be known as Project No. 677.
Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted.
Resolution #73-32 Commendin~__C.e.rtain. Mu.nicipal.~ ~.ployees.. for IVork Do.ne
on Behalf of the City of Columbia Heights.
Offered by Land, seconded by Norberg.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights, that
'~VHEREAS, during the past few years, we have in the course of our
municipal operations constructed new facilities and worked on
emergency ~rograms in which municioal employees were involved, and
~HEREAS, these individuals have given more of their time and
abi] ities than could be reasonably expected under the
circumstances, but due to their conscientious, dedication to
their job, have seen fit to donate their time and effo~s resulting
in better working conditions, more comolete faci ] i ties, and better
service to our taxpayers.
NOW, THEREFORE, this City Council in accordance with their
stated objection in the past do hereby take these means of
honoring all those individual municioal employees who have assisted
our community in donating their time and effort on jobs including,
but not limited to:
1 . Bui lding the pistol range in the Library basement,
Installing proper lighting fixtures in the administration offices
and the former engineering office.
3. Painting of the new Municipal Services Building.
Assisting citizens in emergencies during off-duty hours.
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Displaying in general the type of dedication to our community
which has been exemplory.
On behalf of, and representing the citizens of Columbia Heights,
the City Council hereby expresses their gratitude.
Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted.
Councilman Norberg said if this resolution has any faults, it
doesn't thank these employees enough, and it is not specific
enough in terms of the names of the people involved.
Resolution #73-34 - Correcting an Assessment.
Offered by Heintz, seconded by Norberg.
WHEREAS, the property known and described as Lots lO, Il, and 12,
Block 37, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, also known as
Plat #33365, Parcel #2545 was assessed $485.48 for
Local Improvement No. 476, and $238.42 for Local Improvement
No. 477, and
WHEREAS, there was an error made in the computation of the footage
of this property,
BE IT HEREFORE RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby
authori~zed and directed to reduce from Local Improvement No. 476
the amount of $21.20, and from Local Improvement No. 477 the amount
of $16.80.
Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted.
Lions Club Request for Bingo License.
Representatives from the Columbia Heights Lions Club were present
requesting a license for bingo games at the Jamboree, June 14, 15, and
16. They have received approval from the Activities Committee
for this. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor that the request
be granted and that any fee be waived because this is a community-
oriented organization. Roll Call - All ~es.
Lot Subdivision Requests.
George Kordiak, 1129 - 42nd Avenue N.E. A lot subdivision request
was received from George Kordiak, Jr. to split the North 165I
of Lot 42 (Ex. W. 10') (Subj. to ~. and util. ease. over N. 30I)
Block 3, Reservoir Hills into:
(.1)
East 50' of North 165' of Lot 42 (Subj. to rd. & util.ease.
over N. 30I) .
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(2)
~.lorth ]g5' of Lot 42 (Ex. E. 50') (Ex. W. lO')
(Subj. to rd. & uti]. ease. over N. 30') Block 3,
Reservoir Hills.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg that the request be
granted and that the outstanding specials in the amount
of $1,973.95 be divided against the benefited ~rooerties.
Rol 1 Cai 1 - A11 Ayes.
Floyd A. Moore, 1309 - 43rd Avenue i'~.E. A ]or subdivision
request was also received from Floyd A. Moore to divide
Lot 45 (Ex. E. 50' ly. S. of N. 170' & N. of S. 5' taken
for St.) (Ex. S. 140' of N. 170' of W. ½) (Subj. to rd.
uti]. ease. over N. 30') (Subj. to N.S.P. ease.) Block 2,
Reservoir Hills into:
(1)
East ½ of North 170' of Lot 45 (Subj. to rd. & util.
ease. over N. 30~) .
(2) Remainder Descr. for 1309 43rd Avenue N.E.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the request be
granted, that the outstanding special assessments in the
amount of $765.]9 be divided against the benefited property.
Ro11 Call - All Ayes.
Althea I. Dutcher Hage, 936 - 43rd Avenue N.E. A lot subdivision
request was received from A1 rhea I . Hage to divide E. ½ of
Lot 17, Block 3, Reservoir Hills (Ex. N. 5') (Subj. to ease.
to City for rd. & uti1 . put. over S. 30' and ~. 20') into:
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North 140 feet of E.½ of Lot 17 (Ex. N. 5'), Block 3,
R~ervoir Hills (Subj. to rd. & uti1. Duroose over W. 20')
E.½ of Lot 17, ly. S. of North 140' (Subj. to rd. and
uti1. purpose over S. 30' and over t4. 20') Block 3,
Reservoir Hills.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz thatthe request be
granted. Roi ] Cai I - Al ] Ayes.
Ordinance #804 - Sale of Property to Thomas Ohlenkamp.
Thomas Ohlenkamp, who proposes to purchase a 15' strip of land
west of Central, south of 47th Avenue N.E., was present to discuss
Ordinance #804, which would authorize the sale of property.
Under section 2 of the ordinance, the City would sel] the
property to him for $]50 which Mr. Ohienkamp feels is excessive.
He requested the amount be changed to $]0. A lengthy discussion
was held on the matter and the Mayor and one member of the
Counci] were not in favor of changing the se] ]ing price.
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Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the second reading of
this ordinance be held at the next regular Council ~eting and
the price be changed from $150 to $10.00. Roll Call: Land,
Heintz, Connor - Ayes. Norberg, Nawrocki - Nay.
Fire Department Rescue Vehicle.
Deputy Fire Chief Homicke was present, representing Chief Bassett,
regarding the rescue vehicle plan. A letter from Chief
Bassett was reviewed. Apparently the rescue vehicle authorized
a while back through the matching Ambulance Fund Assistance grant
was not the type of equipment needed by the City and a request
was submitted to the Council that the department draw up
specifications to the Cites needs and receive bids on a vehicle.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg that the City Manager be
authorized to draw up specifications for a new emergency vehicle.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Recess was called at lO:O0 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at lO:13 p.m.
Cardio-Vascular Seminar.
A request was received for two first aid instructors from the
Fire Department to attend a "Cardio-Vascular" seminar at
Unity Hospital on Saturday, May 19th, registration fee at $10 per
person. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land to grant the
request. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Chief Theater Addition.
Gerral Herringer was present with a request for a waiver to allow
an addition to the west of the Chief Theater with seating
for 480. The present theater has seating for 970. He presented
plans for this expansion to the Council. They will have one
parking stall for each 3.5 persons, although the zoning ordina,ce
requires one stall for each three. Therefore, a waiver of this
requirement is needed. It was noted under the new zoning ordinance
being considered at this time, the requirement is one stall for
each 8.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg that the variance be granted
for the park~g spaces for the proposed addition to the Chief
Theater, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Hockey Rink Development at Ostrander Park.
A request was received from the Park Board that property located
next to Ostrander Park be purchased from Carl Sorenson for
development of a hockey rink. Motion by Norberg, seconded by
Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to enter into
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negotiation with Carl Sorenson for the lot next to Ostrander
Park. Roi 1 Cai 1 - All Ayes.
LaBel le Park.
City Planner Otterson nresented a report and time schedule on
the deve]ooment of LaBel ]e Park by the deve]omer, BraueF
Associates. Mayor Nawrock[ asked for clarification on the
contract with Brauer and Mr. Otterson wi] ] review this with
him.
Sidewalk Instal lation on 37th Avenue.
A request was recebed from the owner of 3701 Reservoir Boulevard,
DF. John G. DauDhinee, For installation of sidewalks from
Reservoir to the alley west of Reservoir Boulevard on the north
side. The City Manager reported after ~eviewing this request,
he would recommend a hearing be scheduled to ~nsider sidewalk
installation or. the northside of 37th Avenue all the way from
Central to Hart 3oulevard.
Hotion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be
authorized to advertise for a hearing on sidewalk instal ]ation,
hearing to be held on June ]], 1973. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Change-Order on Project #730!.
The City Hanager requested authorization =~or a chan~-order on
Project #7~,0], Dunk]ey Surfacing Contract, to add two
items to the co~.tract. He said one item would be 38th Avenue
paving from the new City Garage building to Nadison Place,
and the other item would be the 2nd Street, 38ti~ to J3th Aveaue
project.
Resolutio,3 #73-35 Authorizing the Work was
seconded by Hei ntz.
offered by Land,
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights, that
4HEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights bv
motion on the 14th day of May, 1973 deems to proceed with
local immrovements, a oortion of the cost being defrayed by
special assessments under Charter provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
1. The locat ~ and extent of such imorovement is as follows:
Curb, gutter, base and mat on 38th Avenue N.E. from the
new City Garage bui ]ding to Hadison Place, and
curb, gutter, base and mat on 2nd Street N.E. from 3$th to
3gti~ Avenue N.E.
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That the materials to be used are as follows: Concrete
and asphalt materials in accordance with specifications.
That a careful estimate of the cost of the improvement has
been made by the City Manager and the several lots and parcels
of land fronting upon and adjacent to such proposed
improvement, which he deemed benefited thereby, were
properly notified of said hearings, and
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That the City Manager shall also list the names and
owners of the several parcels so improved as nearly as can be
ascerta [ ned.
5. These improvements shall also be known as Project #676.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Financial Pol icy Management Seminar.
The City Manager requested authorization for one staff member
to attend a Financial Policy Management Seminar May 30 and 31
at the Thunderbird. A lengthy discussion was held on the
worth of this conference. Motion by Land that the request
be granted to allow one person to attend this seminar.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Interviews on Board and Commission Applicants.
It was decided interviews for commission and board applicants
will be held on Thursday, May 17th, at 7:00 p.m.
Cable Replacement, 41st Avenue west of Central.
The City Manager reported the old curb at 41st in front of
Columbia Junior High School is being torn out at the present
time and it appears necessary to replace the old whiteway
lighting cable. Informal quotations for replacement of this
cable were received from Heights Electric in the amount of
$1,062.00, Lehn Electric in the amount of $1,098.00, and
$1,220.00 from Batli Electric.
M~on by Heintz, seconded by Land to authorize replacement of
the cable on 41st Avenue~st of Central to the end of the
whiteway system, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized
to enter into an agreement with Heights Electric, the low
bidder on this work, in an amount not to exceed $1,062.00.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
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Closing of Jefferson Street for Softball Tournament.
A request was received from tine Recreation Department to
allow Jefferson Street from 39th Avenue to the alley south of
40th Avenue, to be closed for traffic during a softball
tournament, June 9 and 10.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz to allow the closing
of this street during a softball tournament sponsored by
ti~e Recreation Department, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
9:00 m.m. June 9 and 10, subject to no street parking allowed
on the barricaded area, and that the barricades be supervised
during the hours so they could be removed in case of an emergency.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Governor' s Safety Day Conference.
Motion by Land, seconded by Connor that expenses be authorized
for up to five oeople to attend the 1973 Safety Council meeting
at which time Columbia Heights will receive an award
from the Safety Council, that Councilman Land be authorized to
receive the award on behalf of the City. Roll Call: Land,
Heintz, Connor, Nawrocki - Ayes. Norberg - Nay.
Park Landscaping Program.
Mayor Nawrocki presented a proposal to put landscaping in City
parks that would involve purchase of various trees and shrubs,
and using the County Neighborhood Youth Corp program for this
work. He asked that between $20,000 and $25,000 from revenue
sharing be designated for this purnose. Motion by Land,
seconded by Norberg that the City Manager be authorized to
f?nalize a landscaping program for the Dark system using
Revenue Sharing funds, and the County NYC .orogram for same.
Rol 1 Cal 1 - Al ] Ayes.
Licenses.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the licenses as listed
be granted upon payment of mroper fees. Roll Call All Ayes.
4th of July Celebration.
Mayor Nawrocki reported a letter he received from the
Recreation Commission regarding the possibility of a 4th of
July Celebration in the City of Columbia Heights. He said
they are trying to put together an "Old Time~' Celebration
and are looking for any interest in such a celebration.
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Cir-Tech Proposal .
Burt Foster, President of Cir-Tech was present with a purchase
agreement and a site plan for the Cir-Tech building and
adjoining property on California Street. An ordinance was
prepared on the sale of this property to Mr. Foster, and a
first reading held on Ordinance #806.
Motion by Norberg~ seconded by Connor to adjourn at 12:31 a.m.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Se~(~etary to th'e Council