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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting
May 29, 1973
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call:
Norberg, Heintz, Connor, Nawrocki - All Present.
Land,
Invocation was given by Father Michael Ince of Immaculate Conception
Church.
Minutes of Last Regular Meeting.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz 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 three bills as shown on the list,
one #5242 in the amount of $591.00 to Litho Specialties, Inc.,
one to A & A Hardware, #5258 in the amount of $509.28, and one
to Miracle Recreation Equipment, #5248 in the amount of $363.07.
Mr. Norberg was informed that #5242 was approved by the Recreation
Commission, #5258 was from the general fund for miscellaneous
supplies, and #5248 was for park equipment, paid out of the
general fund. Motion ~ Land, seconded by Heintz that the bills
as listed be approved for payment out of their proper funds.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Val Bjornson,St.Treas.
Val Bjornson,St.Treas.
Mpls. Gas Co.
No.States Power Co.
N.W. Bell Tel. Co.
Coca Cola Btlg. Co.
Famous Brands, Inc.
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
JohnsonBros.Whle. Liq.
Old Peoria Co., Inc.
Ed Phillips & Sons
Quality Wine Co.
Wine Merchants Co.
Minn.Safety Council
Famous Brands, Inc
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
Johnson BroslWhle. Liq.
Minn. Distillers, Inc.
Old Peoria Co.
Ed Phillips & Sons
Quality Wine Co.
Payroll Account
$ 2,480 11
102 78
484 19
596
1,O29
69
141
7,563
334
129
2,260
95
63
23
743
124
2,346
1,672
57
270
162
49,234
89
38
OO
12
66
47
2O
OO
46
29
25
O4
33
81
38
59
19
7o
17
Adelmann Engine Rebldrs. $
Aunt Jenny's Rest.
B & E Patrol
~. H. Barber Oil Co.
William Bassett
Ed Carlson
Col Heights Fire Dept.
Col Heights Fire Dept.
Col Heights Fire Dept.
Co! Heights Relief Assoc.
3O3 67
32 OO
325 Ob
134 76
ll l0
65 O0
20 O0
415 OO
326 OO
669 80
Col Heights Poi.Relief A. 1,157
Col Heights Library 23
Col Heights High School 8
Lowell DeMars 19
Royhl Hedblad 10
Ronald Kalina 875
Maint. Experts 650
Mid-Continent Engrg. 162
Midwest Asphalt Corp. 54
Miner-McAlpin Agency 3,816
Mpls. Gas Co. 124
Minn.Ambulance Assoc. 20
55
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OO
12
O0
OO
OO
OO
68
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O8
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Modern Clean-uo Serv. $
O1 son PI umbing
F. N. Sheller Real Est.
Robert Struif
Vern Rozmark
W.W. Generator
Water Products
Waterous Company
Zah] Equipment
Zep Mfg. Co.
Payro]] Account
Litho Specialties
Nelson's Office Supply
Donald Chies
Co].Heights Park Board
Co] .Metal Fabrication
Royh] Hedb]ad
Miracle Recre. Equip.
No. Lexington Landscaping
1,O00 O0
28 25
225 O0
20 O0
]4 00
20 40
312 7O
2~5 60
65 67
12O 55
642 65
59] O0
12 69
498 O0
25 02
]18 50
20 O0
363 O7
1,249 5O
Northrup,King & Co.
Art Olsen
St. Paul Currugating
Wi 1] lams O'Brien Assoc.
O.M. Droney Bev.
Chester Ewer
P. Joseph Huble
Peterson & Kal ina
A & A Hardware
Dunkley Surfacing
I%ger Sheehy Company
Total Bills
7 O0
10 O0
99 45
185 59
174 92
61 92
72 24
1,980 O0
509 28
5,900 70
3,896 65
S97,716.17
Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation.
Certificates of Anpreciation were presented as follows:
To Mrs. Ethel Dedering for her service on the Columbia Heights Library
Board for the last seven years.
To Mrs. Vicki Wilson for her service on the Columbia Heights Human
Rights Commission since 1968.
To Mrs. Svea Smith for her service on the Columbia Heights Human
Rights Commission since 1968.
To William Henschel for his service on the Columbia Heights
Human Rights Commission since ]968.
Haintenance Contract for City Water Tower.
The City Engineer reported proposals were sent out for a
maintenance contract on the City Water Tower. Orly two comoanies
responded to the oro~osals and these bids were not satisfactory.
After reviewing the information and the proposals, it was the
recommendation of the City Engineer, Assistant Engineer, and Sewer
4ater Superintende.at to engage the services of an inspection
company to check ti~e tower and find out how stable it is, and from
that,write s~ecifications on a maintenance contract.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor to authorize City staff to
continue taking prooosals for maintenance work on the ~Vater Tower.
Roll Call All Ayes.
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Storm Drainage Facility, North of 37th Avenue, between Buchanan and
Lincoln Street N.E.
A hearing was held on a drainage problem in the area north of
37th Avenue N.E., between Buchanan and Lincoln Street. No one
from the affected area was present at the meeting.
Clayton Berg from the City Engineering Department reported an
informal meeting was held with the citizens in the area on
Saturda~ May 19th, at which time it was decided that rather
go in with actual storm sewer construction, that the City go in
and re-grade the land in a manner to eliminate the drainage
problem. Instead of assessing the costs for the work, the cost
would come from the storm sewer maintenance fund.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land that the City Manager be
authorized to proceed with the procuring of easements, and
re-grading of the land to permit overland drainage in that area.
Roll Call All Ayes.
Storm Drainage Facili~, South of 44th Avenue between Washington
and 7th Street N.E.
It was reported an informal meeting was held on this
drainage problem on Sa~rday, May 19th. The problems were
solved at that time and the neighbors involved signed agreement
forms that outlined certain work tobe accomplished to solve
the problem. No action was needed by the Council as this was
a private problem and the signed agreements were on file.
Resolution #73-37 on Land Acquisition Procedures.
Resolution #73-37 Authorizing the City Manager to Carry Out
Certain Acquisition Procedures Under Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970.
Offered by Land, seconded by Heintz.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota is engaged in the acquisition of Real Property in
conjunction with its various park improvements programs, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, paragraph 22 of the Real Prope~y
Acquisition Handbook 1320.1 requires that an authorized
official of the municipality carry out certain procedures in
conjunction with Real Property Acquisition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager
be authorized by the City Council of Columbia Heights, Minnesota
to carry out the following activities:
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To establish the fair market value of all properties to be
acquired on park improvement projects, and that such value
be based upon the acquisition appraisals and appraisal
review.
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Certify that the work of the appraisers and the review
appraiser with respect to each property has been performed
in a cornnetent manner in accordance with the applicable
state law, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and
the Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970, and the
Department of Housing and Urban Development policies and
requirements.
Identify each property by name, owner, parcel and legal
description.
4. Delimit the property and the property to be acquired therein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed by
the City Council of Columbia Heights, Minnesota to su~ t the
following information to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for each parcel for which fair market value determinations
have not yet been made and that seven (7) days following submission
of said information he be authorized to enter into negotiations
for acquisition:
I. One copy of Certification of Fair Market Value.
2. One copy of the list of appraisal reports and dates thereof.
Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted.
Resolution #73-38 - Acquisition of Rea] Prope~y, LaBelle Park
Development.
Offered by Norberg, seconded by Land.
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is in the process of
developin9 a park in the area from 40th to 42nd Avenue N.E.
in conjunction with a Federal H.U.D. Open Space Grant Under
Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961; an(]
WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire certain properties that
are in private ownership to develop this park as completely as
possible; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the rea] property before
appraisal the City can initiate purchase negotiations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, that:
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The City Council of Columbia Heights, Minnesota authorizes
the purchase of the following parcels of real property for
the LaBelle Park development:
1026 - 41st Avenue N.E.
Donald Michnowski.
W. 80' of Lot lO(Ex, tr. 40 x 135)
1106 - 41st Avenue N.E.
Michael L. Ramsdell.
Part of Lot 10, Block 5,
ll08 - 41st Avenue N.E.
Frank J. Manikowski.
E. 120' of Lot lO,
lO18 - 41st Avenue N.E., Lot ll (Ex. E. 45'),
Anna A. Longerbone.
1024 - 41st Avenue N.E., E. 45' of Lot ll,
Chester D. Ewer, Sr.
1271 Circle Terrace Boulevard, Lot l, Block l,
Outlot 3 (Circle Terrace 2nd Addition) Wilma M.Hanson.
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That the City Manager be authorized to direct purchase
negotiations for the acquisition of said real property.
Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted.
Resolution #73-39 - Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to
Enter Into a Contract for Appraisal Services for LaBelle Park.
Offered by Norberg, seconded by Land.
BE IT HEREBY RE;OLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights that the Mayor and City Manager be and hereby
are authorized to enter into a contract for appraisal services
on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights with F. N. Shaffer
Real ~tate & Appraisal Service in accordance with the requirements
of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
in accordance with the contract attached hereto as
Exhibit I and made a part hereof (H.U.D. Form 1320.1, pages 1-21).
Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted.
Resolution #73-40 - Maintenance of Land.
Offered by Heintz, seconded by Norberg.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota, (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the ~'Applicant"),
has authorized the preparation of and submission of an
application for a Federal matching grant to acquire and
develop certain lands known as LaBelle Park, under Title VII
of the Housing Act of 1961; and
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WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development requires
assurance by the app]icant that lands acquired and developed
under Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961 shall be properly
maintained;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by tine City Council of the
City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota that any lands acquired
and developed with Federal assistance under Title VII of
the Housing Act of 1961 shall be maintained by the City of
Columbia Heights through its Park Deoartment for a period
of at least 20 years following completion of development activities.
Roll Call - Ali Ayes. Adopted.
Ordinance #804 Sale of Property Behind 950 47th Avenue N.E.
Mr. Thomas Ohlenkamp was ~resent and a discussion :vas held on a
parcel of tax forfeit property, 25' :~ 52', he wishes to purchase
from the City behind 950 - 47th Avenue N.E. Lot Five (5),
Block T;'~ree (3), Sheffieidls Sec(~d Subdivision, Anoka County.
Minnesota (Except East 83.33') (Subject to easement for alley
ourposes over the North Fifteen feet (i5') of above description
and over that oart of said biock lying between the extension of
North and South lines of Lots Five (5) and Twenty-six (26) of
said Fifteen (]5') foot strio.
A 'First reading was held on this ordinance at the last Council
~eeting. The amount of the ~urchase .~rice had been set forth
as $!'3.00.
The City Manager reported a letter was received from Peter ~arna,
an offer to purchase this ~articu]ar piece of property. Motion
by Norberg, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager ooen
the letter.
The offer from Mr. Barna was to ourchase this ~.arcel for $509.00.
The Council members said in view of this oroposal from Mr. Berne,
that the second reading of Ordinance #804 be disoensed with,
and that the City Manager be directed to prepare a new ordinance
in accordance with the offer from Peter E;arna.
Ordinance #806 - Sale }f Cir-Tech Buildino and Adjoining Prooerty.
The City Manager reported several months ago, Burr Foster,
President of Cir-Tech came te the Council ex'Dressing a need for
exoansion of the building he leased from the City at 3905 California.
Since that time, there has been considerable discussions
as to what would be the best use for the area west of
Main Street from 37th to 40th Avenue. A committee was aooointed
representing indust~, park bDard, and residents from the
neighborhood and an ordinance was ultimately adopted designating
the use of the area.
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A proposal was made at the last Council meeting and a first
reading was held on Ordinance #806 which would sell the so-called
Cir-Tech building and adjoining lands to Mr. Foster for $82,500.
Mr. Foster was present and said the plans were reviewed with
the neighbors and the Southwest Development Committee. The
neighbors have given him verbal indication that the proposal
was a good plan.
Mary Kordiak, 3924 Main Street, said the main concern of the
neighbors were traffic patterns, screening, and how it would fit
in with the development of the proposed Southwest Park.
The site plans for the proposed expansion, and the purchase
agreement were presented to the Council and a lengthy discussion
was held on the matter. The City Manager said appraisals were made
of the building and property and these indicated that the 7 lots
and building had an approximate value of $90,000. Therefore,
the proposed sale price of $82,500 plus the other improvements
included as a responsibility of the buyer (paving of the alley,
surfacing of the adjoining streets) would constitute a value
equivalent to the appraised value. The sale price and agreements
as discussed is a fair value and recognizes the true value of the
land and property.
A second reading was held on Ordinance #806, sale of Lots 16-22,
Block Seventy-Three (73), Cd umbia Heights Annex, Anoka County,
Minnesota, including industrial structure at 3905 California Street N.E.
The ordinance was offered by Heintz, seconded by Connor.
Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor that the money from the sale
of property be allocated to the Park Board to establish grade
and drains necessary at Prestomen Park, Sullivan Park,
Gauvitte Park, and Southwest Park, that the matter be referred
back to the Council with recommendations from the Park Board.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Jaycees Proposal for Drop-In Center.
Representatives of the Columbia Heights J~cees were present at the
meeting with a request to use the old city garage building located
at 3901 Jefferson Street, for a "drop-in" center. They started
a project about a year ago on drug awareness and after talking
with the school, found there was a great need for a place for
the kids to go. They worked on a program and now request use of the
old City Garage for a minimum of three months, with electricity
and heat furnished, if possible. Adequate supervision will be provided.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the request of the Jaycees
be granted to allow the use of the old city garage building
for the drop-in center including utilities, at no cost through
September. Roll Call - All Ayes.
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Findings of Fact on Cir-Tech.
Offered by Land, seconded by Heintz.
That the property described as Lots 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
21, and 22, Block 73, Columbia Heights Annex, Anoka County,
Minnesota. hereinafter referred to as "parcel", has an
assessed valuation of $82,O00.00.
That F. N. Shaffer aporaised said parcel at $90,000.00.
That said appraisal is based on the availability of
willing seller and a willing buyer.
That the mroposal from Cir-Tech, Inc. involved a benefit
to adjoining properties including property oF the City of
Columbia Heights to an extent of approximately $5,000.00
greater than the benefit solely to the parcel described
in Finding number one.
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That the proposal for purchase by Cir-Tech, Inc. would
require no payment of Realtor Fees by the City of Columbia
Heights.
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That the City Manager testified that in his opinion
the sum of $82,500 was a fair price for said parcel.
That from the evidence adduced above and from personal
observations and conclusions of the City Council of the
City of Columbia Heights, the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights herein finds that the sum of $82,500 is a
fair and just price for said parcel.
Minnesota State Fi remen's Association Conference.
A request was received to allow five members of the Columbia Heights
Fire Department to attend the Minnesota State Firemen's Association
Conference in Detroit Lakes, June 8, 9, and ]0. Estimated expense
per member would be $87.00. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz
that the request be granted. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Resolution #73-41 - State Aid Plan Approva]~ 40th Avenue, Reservoir to
Hayes Street.
Offered by Land, seconded by Heintz.
WHEREAS, plans for State Aid Project #113-109~ (40th Avenue,
Reservoir to Hayes Street N.E.) showing proposed alignment, profiles,
grades, and cross-sections, together with specifications and
special provisions for the construction of state aid streets
within the limits of the City of Columbia Heights as a State Aid
Project have been prepared and presented to the City.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that said plans, specifications and
special provisions be in all things approved.
Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted.
Resolution #73-42 - State Aid Plan Approval, Storm Sewer, 38th Avenue,
Main to 3rd Street N.E.
Offered by Heintz, seconded by Norberg.
WHEREAS, plans for State Aid Project #113-112-O3 (Storm Sewer,
38th Avenue from Main Street to 3rd Street N.E.) showing
proposed alignment and grades together with specifications and
special provisions for the construction of state aid storm sewer
within the limits of the City of Columbia Heights as a State Aid
Project have been prepared and presented to theCity.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that said plans, specifications
and special provisions be in all things approved.
Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted.
Ordinance #807 Sale of Property.
A first reading was held on Ordinance #807 - Sale of Lot Five
(5), Block Three (3), Sheffield's Second Subdivision, Anoka County,
Minnesota (Except East 83.33') (Subject to easement for alley
purposes over the North Fifteen feet (15') of above description
and over that part of said Block lying between the extension of
North and South lines of Lots Five (5) and Twenty-six (26) of
said Fifteen (15) foot strip, to Peter Barna for $500.00.
Resolution #73-44 - Transferring Funds to LaBel le Park Project.
Offered by Norberg, seconded by Land.
WHEREAS, the C~ty Council of the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota (herein sometimes referred to as'~pplicant") has
prepared and submitted an application for a Federal Matching
Grant of $115,OOO to acquire and develop certain lands known as
LaBelle Park under Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961,
which application has subsequently been approved; and
WHEREAS, the application for such grant requires certain
information regarding the source, amount, and date local
matching funds will be available, and the nature of services to
be provided by the applicant Public Body;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Columbia Heights, Minnesota:
That the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota hereby
reserves S128,459 from the Unal located General Expense
Account (101-497.40) to be used for the local share of the
project cost, and that said Funds shall become available
on June l, 1973 and that such funds shall be from regular
appropriations; and
That moneys anticipated to be received from state funding
be credited to off-set this local share when such funds
are received.
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That the Revenue Account number of the LaBe] ]e Park
project is 202-343 and the expenditure account number is
202.4931.91 and said funds sha]I be credited to these
account numbers.
Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted.
Request to Extend Option on City Property.
A request was received from the Housing and Redevelop me~t
Authority to extend the option on City property on ~th Avenue,
east of Centra], for 90 days because of conflicts with the
June 1st deadline. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz
that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to extend the
option on the lands in question to the H.R.A. for the sum of $1.00.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Ordinance #808 - Sale of Intoxicating Liquors.
The City Attorney reported Governor Anderson signed a Bill giving
the age of majority to people of 18 years of age which will 9o
into effect June 1, 1973. This includes serving 1 iquor and beer
to persons 18 years of age. He suggested Ordinance #732
Regulating the Purchase and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
be amended to re-define the term minor to prevent a diversity of
the law.
Ordinance #808 amending #732 was prepared and a first reading
held.
Intercom System for New City Garage.
Mot[on by Norberg, seconded by Land that the low competitive
quotation on an intercom system for the new City Garage be
authorized to Audio Electronics in the amount of $2,550.00.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
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Petition from 4th Street, 44th to 45th Avenue N.E.
A petition was received from the residents living on 4th Street N.E.
from 44th to 45th Avenue, requesting curb, gutter and surfacing of
their street. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for a hearing on
curb, gutter and surfacing on 4th Street at the next regular
meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes.
City Office Remodeling.
The City Manager requested the Council authorize $16,000 from Federal
Revenue Sharing fund to be allocated for the work proposed for the
City Administration Offices and the Council Chambers. He
said he would like to take informal bids on the work
and come back to the Council with specific recommendations
for the work. This would include lighting, carpeting, ceiling,
paneling, etc. Motion by Norberg to deny the request. The
motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the City Manager be
au~orized to secure bids for remodeling the City Offices.
Roll Call: Land, Heintz, Connor, Nawrocki - Ayes. Norberg - Nay.
Councilman Norberg stated his reasons for objecting to this proposal
because he hasn't seen the Audit of the accounts as yet and
until we know where we stand on that he would object.
He said other projects have been ~located for 1973 including
th~seal coat job, a new grader, extra street work by the new garage,
park landscaping, equipment for the Police Department, LaBelle Park,
and the fire sprinkler system for the new senior citizen high
rise. He wants to be assured there would be enough money for
this work.
Bids on Towing and Storage Contract.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be
authorized to advertise for bids on towing and storage con~act
for the coming year, beginning July 1, 1973, bids to be opened
at the regular Council meeting, June 11, 1973. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Park Beautification Program.
Councilman Heintz asked for a report on the landscaping plans
proposed for City parks. The City Manager will prepare the
plans and submit them to the C~ncil members.
Grader.
City Engineer Brown reported on breakdown of one of the City
graders. Apparently repairs are very costly and a discussion
was held on whether repairs, or possible purchase of a used or
new machine would be desirable.
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Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be
authorized to advertise for bids on the procurement for one
new motor grader, bids to be opened June 25, 1973. Roll Call -
All Ayes.
Restoration Work at 4201 Arthur Street N.E.
City Engineer Brown reported on some restoration work which
should be done at 4201 Arthur Street on an embankment which
would support a hedge. This work related to street work
done last summer. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the
City Manager be authorized to proceed with restoration work
at 4201 Ar tkur, at a cost of approximately $300, to come out of
P.I.R. Funds. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Bids on State Aid Work.
Motion by iteir, tz, seconded by Land that the City Manager be
authorized to advertise for bids on state aid work including
4Oth Avenue paving from Reservoir to Hayes, and 38th Avenue storm
sewer from Main to 3rd Street, bids to be opened June 28, 1973
at 3:00 p.m., with a report back to the Council at a special
meeting hereby called for Monday, July 2 at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call -
All Ayes.
Sea) Coat Work.
Counci ]man Heintz asked for a report on the progress oF the
seal coat work which is proposed to be redone. City Engineer
Brown said the work would be done the first part of June
using bids on material and equipment rental.
Traffic Problems.
Councilman Norberg asked for an investigation of hazards at
the intersections of 46th and 5th Street, and 46th and Washington
Street N.E. The matter was referred to the Traffic Commission.
Licenses.
Motion by Heint:z, seconded by Land that the licenses as listed be
granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Cai] - All Ayes.
LaBel le Park Contract.
A discussion was held on the contract with Brauer & Associates
for the development of LaBel ]e Park.
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Dispatching Service.
Fire Chief F. W. Bassett was present and discussed with the Council
the proposed County D~patching service in which the City may be
involved. He expressed concern over the service being handled through
the County and stated his reasons as being increased cost,
insurance rates, and the possibility of losing their high level
of service. He said the City has a slogan "Service is our Business"
and he doesn't want the service of emergency dispatching to go
downhill. He noted we have the best service with direct
communication to every department in the City and to all on and
off-duty firemen and volunteers. He feels the City is jumping
in too fast on this program. He asked that a survey be done of
the fire dispatching to see how the city could benefit.
Chief Bassett brought up the Hennepin County dispatching service
and reported New Hope and Golden Valley got out of county dispatching
because their citizens demanded better service. No action was
taken by the Council and more discussions will be held.
The meeting recesse~t 1:50 a.m. to be reconvened at 7:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 3Oth, to conclude unfinished business.
The meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 1973.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz that Betty Helmbrecht be named
Secretary Pro Tem for this meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Resolution #73-43 - Establishing Position of Public Works Director.
Offered by Heintz, seconded by Norberg.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights that effective June l, 1973, the position of Director of
Public Works for the City of Columbia Heights be officially established.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the duties of said position shall
include:
Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating all
engineering, and public works activities, developing
departmental policies, programs and work objectives.
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Administration of departmental work through supervisory
and technical personnel including engineering, park, street,
maintenance shop, sewer and water department heads and all
inspectors.
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Working with. administrative and professional independence under
the general policy direction of the City Manager.
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Attendance at City Council meetings and presenting facts
and figures for public hearings as necessary.
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Preparing Public Works departmental budgets with
assistance from departmental supervisors and the
administration of the public works budgets throughout the
year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the initial salary of this position
be in an amount: for 1973 of $16,400 and said salary level to be
subject to review after six (6) months.
Roll Call - Al1 Ayes. Adopted.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz to adjourn at 8:00
Cal 1 - A1 ] Ayes.
Bruce g. Nawrocki, Mayor
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Secretary to the Council