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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJun 11, 1973 (2)p. ]29 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting June ll, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call: Land, Norberg, Heintz, Connor, Nawrocki - all present. Invocation was given by Councilman Norberg. Minutes of last Regular and Special Meetings. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg to approve the minutes last regular and special meetings as presented in writing and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes. of Payment of Bills. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that the followi~ list bills be approved for payment out of their proper funds: Roll Call - All Ayes. of Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. $ 308 Twin City Wine Co. 350 Minn.Dept.ofPub.Safety 2 Val Bjornson,St.Treas. 2,503 Val Bjornson,St.Treas. 104 Minn. Hospital Serv. 2,075 Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. 2,614 Johnson Paper & Supply 83 Ed Phillips & Sons 278 Sep-Ko Chemicals 8 A E I Audio Electronics 2,550 No.Am. Cas.& Life 194 Payroll Account 49,195 Adelmann Engine Re-Bldr. 221 Air Power Equip. 63 Automotive Drive Line 30 Autotraac 16 John Barna 15 Bell Lumber & Pole Co. 500 Bil 1 Boyer Ford 25 Ed Carlson 37 Cedar Ave. Tire Serv. 98 Central Auto Parts 125 Central Motor Sales 18 Chapin Publishing 23 City of Col.He[ghts 50 City Wide Locksmith 15 City Wide Locksmith 15 Coast to Coast 59 Columbia Electronics 4 Col.Heights Fire Dep. 34 79 3O O0 33 29 36 O1 97 74 17 OO 4O 89 81 O0 10 OO 5O OO 62 5O 75 OO O3 56 O0 5O O0 9O 5O 2O Col.He[ghts Pharmacy $ 27 Col.Heights Water Dep. 396 Columbia Metal Fabr. 60 Conway Fire & Safety 33 Davies Water Equip. 63 Davey Tree Stump Rev. 309 First Nat'l.Bank 17,431 Fidelity Bank 18,293 Genuine Parts Co. 917 Gillette Tire Wareh. 69 Goodin Company 314 Gopher Bearing Co. 21 Gopher Glass Co. 11 Gopher State Oil Co. 36 Hardrives, Inc. 321 Hardrives, Inc. 169 Heights Electric 406 Heights Shell Serv. 2 Hillcrest Safety Equip. 291 Int'l.Chief of Police 15 In'tl. Bus. Mach. Corp 990 Int'l.Comm. Serv. 50 K-Mart 206 Keep Fill Products 43 Lampert Bldg.Center 43 Lange Tank & Maint. 21 Lawco Company 70 Lee Career Apparel 254 LeFevere, Lefler Et A1 500 Ms. Patti Lind 25 Lowry Lumber 33 the 10 42 OO OO 8O 2O 12 12 26 28 46 9O 5O OO 54 43 65 OO OO OO OO 32 38 34 25 7O 79 OO 5O 15 p. 13o Madison Chemical $ 105 Metro Sewer Board 14318 Midwest Asphalt CorD. 539 Midwest Asphalt Corp. 109 New Minar Ford 48 Mpls. Electronic Bal. 98 Minn. Chapter, M.F.O.A. ]0 Modern Clean-up Service 15~85 Mol ine Printing No. States Power 4 North Star Concrete ]67 O'Donnell's Cleaners 14 O. E. Auto Supply 15 Dean Otterson 30 Dean Otterson 1 l Peterson & Kal ina 52 Pheol 1 Mfg. Co. 40 Power Suppl7 Co. 34 REJ I S 99 Eugene Salay, Elec. Insp. 285 Shoppers City 24 State Bldg. Inspector 391 State Chemical Mfg. Co. 96 Sterl lng Electric 12 St. Paul Stamp Works 85 Sun Newspapers 389 Revenue Sharing Advis.Serv. 29 Ti re Equip. Sales Co. 72 Twin City Typewriter 10 Uniforms Unlimited 227 Uniforms Unlimited 54 W.\V. Generator 64 Warners Industrial Supply 300 Malcolm O. Watson 57 Wi ] 1 lams Steel & Hardware 69 ~/yatt Bros. , Inc. 324 Ziegler, Inc. 194 Henry Zeug, Heating Insp. 258 Payro 1 ] Account 2,086 No. States Pow~ Co. 4,327 A & A Hardware 6 Amsterdam Pen Co. 36 Association- Sterling Films 18 Better Homes & Gardens 5 The Bookmen,, I nc. 24 Cronstroms Heating 44 Doubleday & Co. 2 Gale Research 90 Heights Electric 179 Josten's Library Supp] les 27 O0 65 33 O1 O2 7O O0 85 5O O0 88 O0 59 25 89 5O 46 O7 52 2O 43 25 3o 42 95 44 O0 63 3O 95 9O 8O 92 50 ]2 O0 2O 05 74 07 70 O0 24 57 80 77 O0 Maintenance Experts Minn. Historical Soc. Minn.Library Assoc. Mona rch Book Co. Moody's Investors Nat' ] .Geographic Soc. Nelson's Office Supply Outdoor Life Book Cl. U.S . Postmaster Prentice-Hall, Inc. Shoppers Charge Time Life Records U.S. Gov't. Print[ng Of. The Viking Press, Inc. H. ~/. ~.Vi 1 son Co. A & B Sporting Goods Am. Forestry Assoc. American Linen Supply Arsenal Sand & Gravel Bryan Rock Products Donald Chies City :,Vide Locksmith Coast to Coast C town Iron YJorks F1 ittie Red[-Mix Heights Electric House of Rental Indp. Black Dirt Co. Lowry Lumber Midway Tractor & Equip· Mpls. Oxygen Co. Minn.Toro, Inc. Miracle Rec. Equip. John P. Murzyn Nelson's Office Supply The Northfield Co. Pa rk Go~her Jeep Hans Rosacker Co. R. L. Gould Co. Seven Up Bott 1 lng Co. Suoerior Products Mfg. 'darners Industrial Supp A. Wei sman Co. A & A Hardware Coast to Coast Columbia Transit Corp. Ge) rge W. Hansen Linda Hansen Indo.School District 13 Kokesh Athletic $ 28 28 25 732 415 3 27 6 32 21 39 15 6 37 2O 26 7 3 68 753 498 16 139 72 56 29 44 49 2] 3 13 309 2O 8 63 10 231 42 12 · 34 llO 45 Il 7O 75 31 766 55 8O 5O 13 34 O0 31 93 55 25 5O O0 5O 5O 99 43 96 O0 35 29 32 O5 O0 O0 O0 75 21 93 32 49 2O O3 37 4O 24 O0 50 27 85 99 O0 O0 2O 98 95 p.131 Lesl ile Paper Lowry Lumber Co. Midland Cooperatives Minn.Recr. & Park Assoc. Nelson's Office Supply Ovshak Printing Sun Newspapers Superior Products Doherty Distributing Famous Brands, Inc. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros.Whle. Liq. Old Peoria Co., Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Qual ity Wine Co. Sep-Ko Chemicals Twin City Wine Co. American Linen Supply Billy Boy Juices, Inc. Bronner Exterminating Coca Cola Btlg. Columbia Heights Agency Comm. of Taxation Distillers Distributing Eberhard Candy & Tobacco Chester Ewer Fridley Ice Co. R. E. Fritz, Inc. Ganzer Distributing G1 enwood Inglewood Gold Medal Beverage Hamm's Twin City Sales 63 7O 191 33 118 52 10 O0 3 37 26 50 8 45 4O OO 1,015 16 866 41 1 o9 48 236 38 4,069 36 14,453 16 103 17 1 O9 89 599 O8 124 73 89 7O 10 25 1 O5 8O 128 O0 3,303 O1 15,151;~72 195 85 61 92 9O 25 18 72 3,025 48 19 5O 299 30 1,689 29 Heights Upholstering P. Joseph Huble Internal Revenue Serv. Kuether Distributing McKesson Liquor Midwest Wine Co. Minn. Form Printing Modern Air Condt' Petty Cash Pohle Sales, Inc. Joseph Rak Rex Distributing Co. John Roach Seven-Up Bottling Sunderland, Inc. Edward Wagner Dunkley Surfacing Total Bills $ 20 O0 51 60 162 OO 3,204 08 647 86 336 93 94 5O 98 98 72 51 4,751 10 15 OO 1,940 48 15 OO 552 35 7O 4O 1 20 27,692 42 $229,692.42 Presentation of Plaque and Resolution #73-45 to Dr. William Ashford. Dr. William Ashford was present at the meeting and the City Council presented him with a plaque and a reso~tion in appreciation for his service to the City as a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission for twelve years. Resolution #73-45 was read. Offered by Heintz, seconded by Norberg. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that WHEREAS, Dr. William [Bill) Ashford has dedicated over twelve years of conscientious service to our community as a member of the City Planning & Zoning Commission, and p. WHEREAS, Dr. Ashford has served as chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission in 1964-65, 1968-69, and 1972-73 as well as being Chairman of the Policies and Goals Committee of 1969 which created the guidelines for a new comprehensive plan for our City, and WHEREAS, the City has experienced major expansion of a well- ordered nature during his tenure of office, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this City Council, as representatives of all the citizens of Columbia Heights, in recognition of his service to our community, do hereby authorize and direct that Dr. William F. Ashford be presented with an appropriate plaque in appreciation thereof. Rol~ Call - All Ayes. Adooted. Bids on Towing and Storage Contract. Bids were received on towing and storage contract for the coming year from Dick's Towing of New Brighton, and from Shorty's Towing ~rom Fridley. (See bid tabulation attached~ Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg thatthe bids be turned over to the City Manager for tabulation and report back at the next regular Council meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. Hearing on Improvements for 4th Street N.E., 44th to 45th Avenue N.E. A hearing was held on curb, gutter and surfacing for 4th Street N.E. from 44th to 45th Avenue N.E. The City Manager reported this hearing was called on the basis of a petition received, signed by 57% of the frontage owners, requesting this improvement work be done. He said at the original hearing held last winter, the estimates for the work were given at $13.00 per foot, but from the bids received on other work this spring, it would appear the cost would be approximately $]O.O0 per foot instead. A number of residents from the area were present and asked questions on the type of construction orooosed, how the restoration work would be handled, drainage, and how the estimated costs ~.~ere arrived at. The majority of these residents seemed to favor the oroject. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the petition be accepted and placed on file. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Norberg, seconded bv Land that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the project. Roll Call - All Ayes. p. 133 Hearing on Sidewalk Installation. A hearing was held on installation of a side~lk on the north side of 37th Avenue N.E. from Central to Hart Boulevard. The City Manager said the hearing came about on the basis of a request from~a property owner on 37th and Reservoir for installation of a sidewalk because the boulevard area becomes quite muddy and it is impossible for him to maintain a decent yard. The City Manager reported the estimated cost for the sidewalk would be approximately $4.50 per front foot. Many residents from the affected area were pr~ent at the meeting. A petition was presented, signed by approximately 150 home owners stating opposition to the project on the basis that a sidewalk presently exists on the Minneapolis side of 37th Avenue. They questioned the real intent of the improvement. A letter was also received from a resident on 38th and Polk Street stating opposition to the project. Motbn by Hebtz, seconded by Norberg that the petition and letter in opposition to the work be accepted and placed on file. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg that based on the petition, that the project be denied. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mayor Nawrocki left the meeting for another meeting at 9:00 p.m. The chair was turned over to Council President Heintz. Resolution #73-46 - Authorizing 4th Street Project. Offered by Norberg, seconded by Connor. 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 29th day of May, 1973 ordered notice 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 llth day of June, 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: Curb, gutter and asphalt mat on 4th Street N.E. from 44th to 45th Avenue N.E. 134 0 That the materials to be used are as follows: Concrete and asphalt. 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 oronerly notified of said hearings, and That the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of the several parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained. 5. These improvements shall also be known as Project No. 676. Roll Call All Ayes. Adomted. Complaint on 42nd Avenue Improvement Project. Mr. Waddatz, who lives on 42nd Avenue N.E., was present at the meeting to complain about the clean-up work done last summer on 42nd Avenue from Central to University. The Public Works Director noted the problems and they will be checked by his staff. No action was taken. Ordinance #807 - Sale of Property South of 950 - 47th Avenue N.E. A discussion was held on Ordinance #807 which would sell a 25' parcel of land south of 950 - 47th Avenue N.E. to Peter Barna, Lot Five, Block Three, Sheffieldls 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 oart 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, for $500.00. Vern Hoium was present at the meeting. Fie is the new owner of an aoartment building in the area and offered $600 for this strip of land for use as additional parking for his tenants. A discussion was held on the matter and it was suggested Pete Barna be notified of this offer. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg to table the 2nd reading of Ordinance #807 until the next regular Council meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #808 - Amending #732 - Regulating the Purchase, Consumption and Possession of Alcoholic Beverages and Imposing a Penalty for the Violation thereof. This ordinance red~ines the term 'lminor'~ in the ordinance to conform with the state statutes allowing persons from 18-21 years of age to drink liquor and ourchase alcoholic beverages in the p. 135 City of Columbia Heights, as recommended by the League of Minnesota Municipalities and the City Attorney. Offered by Land, seconded by Connor. Roll Call: Connor - Ayes. Norberg - Nay. Nawrocki - absent. Adopted. Land, Heintz, Building Size Waiver, Reis Targo TV, 4341 Central. A request was received for a building size waiver and parking waiver for construction of a 60' x 60' commercial building, Reis Targo TV, at 4341 Central. This matter was reviewed by the Planning Commission and they felt some type of landscaping should be required. Therefore, it was suggested two parking stalls be eliminated for landscaping. Motion by Connor, seconded by Land that the building size waiver and parking waiver of two stalls be granted, as recommended by Planning & Zoning Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. Home Occupation Permit, 4900 Jackson Street. Mrs. Dorothy A. Veit-Penate was present requesting a Home Occupation Permit to sell lamps and home furnishing items at her home at 4900 Jackson Street. She indicated all items will be displayed in the lower level of her home, the home will not be changed in any way, and all sales would be by appointment only. The permit was recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion by Land, seconded by Norbergthat the permit be granted. Roll Call - All Ayes. Resolution #73-48 - Recommending Philip Q. Cohen for Chairman of the Metrol~ol iran Council. Offered by Land, seconded by Connor. WHEREAS, the position of Chairman of the Metropolitan Council will soon be vacated and a new chairman must be named by Governor Wendell Anderson, and WHEREAS, Chapter 473-B of the Minnesota Statutues requires that the Chairman shall be a person experienced in the field of municipal and urban affairs with administrative training and executive ability, and WHEREAS, Philip Q. Cohen has demonstrated his exceptional effectiveness as an administrator and his outstanding executive ability for over 15 years by serving with distinction as Mayor of the City of Brooklyn Cent~ from 1966 to the present, as Counciinan of Brooklyn Center from 1960 to 1963, and as a member of the School Board for District #286 from 1960 to 1963, all in Hennepin County, and D. 136 WHEREAS, Philip 4. Cohen's executive experience and capabilities in municipal and urban affairs h~s been recognized by the League of Minnesota Municipalities which elected him as President in 1972, by the ~orth Suburban ~Vater Conservation Committee which selected him as Chairman in 1965, and by the Council for Better School District #286 which elected him as President in 1957, WHEREAS, Philip Q. Cohen's accomplishments are many in the City of Brooklyn Center and have made the community a model of good City government and also includes the development of the Inter-Municipal Sanitation Office, and the formation of the North Suburban ~4ater Conservation Commission, and tVHEREAS, Philip ~. Cohen has demonstrated vigorous support for an improved Metropolitan Council by working diligently as a member of the Housing Advisory Committee which developed the controversial proposal recommending the formation oF a Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment ~thority and then worked with the State Legislature to gain support for that measure. ~W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby recommends that Philip Q. Cohen, because of his exceptional experience in the field of municipal affairs and demonstrated outstanding administrative experience in executive ability, be appointed Chairman of the Metropolitan Council. Roll Call: All Ayes. Adopted. (Mayor Nawrocki returned at 9:45 p.m.) Councilman Norberg was curious about the double standard of having a resolution ]ike the one just read published in the Sun Newspaper when it has no direct bearing on the City, but the City won't ~ublish a oroposal like the Commission on Science and Technology. Mayor Nawrocki asked for authorization to have Resolution #73-48 sent to other municipalities in the Metropolitan Area with a request they adopt a similar resolution. Motion by Land, seconded by Connor to grant the request. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mayor Nawrocki said local government input on this matter is extremely important and Mr. Cohen is knowledgeable and capable for this position. Ordinance #809 - Vacating f~orther]y 14' of 39th Avenue (for Cir-Tech) . A first reading was held on Ordinance #809 vacating the Northerly 14 feet of the 39th Avenue Right-of-way lying South of Lot 16, Block 73, Columbia Heights Annex, and the Easterly 15 feet of the California Street Right-of-way lying west of Lots 16 through 22, Block 73, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis and retaining the easement rights in said vacated sections of 39th Avenue and California Street for utility maintenance as required. p. 137 Home Occupation Permit, 4907 M~ison Street N.E. A request was received from William Gray for a home occupation permit to operate a tool sharpening shop in his garage at 4907 Madison Street. A signed statement was received from his neighbors stating no objections to the shop. The request was recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz to grant the permit. Roll Call - All Ayes. LaBelle Park Development. City Planner Otterson presented to the Council an outline of critical dates on development of LaBelle Park, and a proposal of the park site. He explained the northern section of the park would be a so-called active park including a play area, skating area, and the southern section of the park would be a wildlife area, a Wood Lake atmosphere with a sitting area, walk lanes, a floating bridge, and so forth. A lengthy discussion was held on the proposal. No Council action was necessary as this was only a report on the progress of development. Fence Waiver, 5219-5225 - 4th Street N.E. A request was received from the neighbors at 5219 and 5225 4th Street N.E. for a waiver to build a basket weave privacy fence in the back yard between their two homes. Councilman Land expressed concern over this request as the Council made another property owner tear down a fence similar to this one time in the past. He felt the Council should stick to the ordinance on this matter. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg that the request be granted, based on the recommendation from the Planning Commission and the fact that both owners want the fence. Roll Call: Norberg, Heintz, Connor, Nawrocki - Ayes. Land - Nay. Jaycees Beer License. A request was received from the Columbia Heights Jaycees for a license to sell beer and food during the annual Jamboree. A discussion was held on how these license fees have been handled in the past since the Jaycees are a civic organization. Some research was done and it was found the Fire Department Auxiliary license fee for beer was waived, and the fee for the Boosters Club was not. p. ~38 Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor to grant the food and beer licenses to the Jaycees, in the name of Robert L. Nelson, and that the license fees be waived. Roll Call - Land, Heintz, Connor, Nawrocki Ayes. Norberg - Nay. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg that the license charged the Boosters Club on March 12, 1973, in the name of William Ho]]om for the current year, that the fee be refunded on the basis of a civic organization. Roll Call - All Ayes. Shell Oi], 37th and Central. The City Manager reported the clean-up work ordered to be done last fall at the Shell Station on 37th and Central, has now been completed. A retainer and privace fence were installed, ]andscaoing has been completed and it appears all the corrections have been made. No action was necessary by the Council. Seminar on Community Develooment. A request was received from City Planner Otterson to attend a seminar on Community Develooment sponsored by the State Planning Agency, Office of Local and Urban Affairs. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the request be granted and expenses be authorized. Roll Call - All Ayes. Allocation of Revenue Sharing Funds. The City Manager reported the first one-half allotment from Revenue Sharing for 1973 is $68,035 and the City must submit a report on commiting this allotment before June 20th. He requested the money be designated for the fo]lowing purposes: Public Safety (Project Prevent) .... S 20,000.00 Health (O.S.H.A. expenditures) ..... 5,000.00 General Government (replacement grader) 28,035.00 Publ ic Safety (Rescue Ambulance) .... 15,000.00 Total ...... $ 68,035.00 Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the City Manager be authorized to submit an out] ine of the above to the federal government on the proposed planned use report for Revenue Sharing Funds. Roll Ca]] All Ayes. p. ~39 Purchase of Pick-up Truck. It was reported the Park Superintendent took informal bids on a 1/2 ton pick-up truck. He has asked that the Council authorize an award to the low bidder, Midway Ford in the amount of $3,572.00. The Council members questioned why informal bids were received rather than the formal bidding route. The Public Works Director said apparently the Park Department needed this truck quickly for transportation of the NYC employees. Motion by Heintz that the request be granted. lack of a second. Motion died for Motion by Norberg to deny the request. a second. Motion died for lack of Mot[on by Heintz, seconded by Connor to grant the request to purchase a 1/2 ton pick-up truck from Midway Ford in the amount of $3,572.00. Roll Call: Land, Heintz, Connor, Nawrocki - Ayes. Norberg - Nay. St. Timothy's Church Request for Fence Installation. A request was received from St. Timothy's Church for installation of a fence between their property and the City property to the north. They would be willing to pay 50% of the cost of a chain link fence. Hopefully this would cut down the vandalism, and mini-bike problems. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor to refer the matter to the Park Board for a recommendation. Roll Call - All Ayes. Request for Installation of Buried Cable. A request was received from the Telephone Company to install buried cable on the east side of Central Avenue N.E. from 37th to 53rd Avenue N.E. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land to grant the request. Roll Call - All Ayes. Licenses. Motion by Land, seconded by Hebtz that the license applications as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. Old City Garage Site. Ken Hentges asked the Council about the future of the old City garage property at 3901 Jefferson Street. He indicated he would be willing to submit an offer of $50,000 for the site for expansion of his business, Columbia Metal Fabrication, inc. ~. ~40 Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to take informal bids on the sale of the property, under the condition that the existing building be removed from the premises by January 3, 1974, that the bids to be opened on June 2Oth, with a report to the Council on June 25, 1973. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mayor Nawrocki declared a recess until Monday, June 18, 1973, at which time appointments to boards and commissions wilt be considered, and a discussion will be held on the dispatching situation. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz that a special meeting of the Council be called for Mo~y, June 18, 1973 at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call - All Ayes. -~e etar'y to the Councll Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz to adjourn at 1:25 a.m. A11 Ayes. Roll Call -