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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING.
September 10, 1973
Invocation was given by Rev. Neubauer of St. Timothy's Lutheran Church.
The meeting was called to order at 8:11 p.m. Roll Call - Land, Norberg, Heintz,
Connor, Nawrocki - All Present.
PAYMENT OF BILLS.
Councilman Norberg moved that the Payment of Bills be delayed until later in the
meeting. Seconded by Land. Roll Call - All Ayes.
MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg that the minutes of the last regular meetings,
August 13 and 27, and special meeting of August 20 be approved as presented in
writing and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that Barbara Sahli be named Secretary Pro-Tem
to the City Council. Roll Call - All Ayes.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION.
Mr. William Grandjean was presnnt to accept the Certificate of Appreciation
awarded to him for his 11 years of Library Board Service.
BIDS FOR FENCING AT PROPOSED RECYCLING CENTER SITE AND STORAGE AREA FOR THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT.
Bids on Fencing were received as follows:
CONTRACTOR
BID SECURITY TOTAL BID COMPLL~TION DAYS REMARKS
Midwest Fence 5%
Century Fence 5%
Crown Iron Works Inc. 5%
Crowley Fence Co. Inc. 5%
Viking Fence & Constr. 5%
AMCO Steel Fence Co. 5%
$7,370.75 60 Days
$8,322.00 45 days
$7,508.00 30 days
$8,423.95 45 days
$6,036.80 15 days
$9,000.00 15 days
Lump sum, no break down
Lump sum, no break down
Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that the bids be turned over to the City Manager
for tabulation and report back later in the meeting.
ORDINANCE #801 SALE OF REAL ESTATE TO BURLINGTON NORTHERN.
A second reading was held on Ordinance #801 authorizing the sale of certain real
estate to Burlington Northern Railway described as Lot 22, Block 74, Columbia Heights
Annex.
Offered by Norberg seconded by Land. Roll Call - All Ayes. Ordinance #801 adopted.
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ORDINANCE #812 - UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
A first reading was held on Ordinance #812 - adopting by reference the Uniform
Building Code of the International Conference of Building Officials, 1974 Edition.
HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT.
Mr. Lowell Brown, 3943 Tyler Street N.E. requested permission to make ornamental
railings in his garage. The Planning Commission recommended this permit, provided
the Fire Inspector approved this building for fire safety. It was approved by the
Fire Prevention Bureau, with the recommendation of the Fire Chief that fire proof
sheet rock be installed.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the Home Occupation Permit for 3943 Tyler
Street be granted. Roll Call - All Ayes.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPAIR WORK.
Fire Chief, Fran Basset, requested authorization to have the four station overhead
doors, three service doors and casings painted on the exterior only, including
sanding, scraping, and puttying the glass panes where it is needed.
The two proposals, including labor and material were from Mrs. Clarence Violette,
for $195.O0 and from E & R Painting Company for $235.00,
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz to accept the low bid of $195.00 from Mr. Clarence
Violette. Roll Call - All Ayes.
AGREEMENT FOR JOINT USE OF HOCKEY RINK I41TH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The City Manager requests authorization for the Mayor and City Manager to enter into
an agreement for joint usage, of the Hockey Rink being installed at 41st and Central
Avenue on school property.
The School would have the use of the Hockey Rink during the school hours and the City
would maintain the building and ice during the hours that we would normally maintain
City skating rinks. The agreement did not go into the tennis courts. The City Manager
said he assumed it would be similar to the High School Tennis Court arrangements.
Councilman Heintz saiJ it was a package deal and the Park Board understands the agree-
ment.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land to enter into an agreement with the school district.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCES FOR SENIOR CITIZEN HIGH RISE.
Mr. Otterson as Executive Director of the Housing Aathority requested authorization
for a Special Use Permit to allow construction of the High-Rise Senior Citizens
Buildin9 in the C2S Zone, and also asked for approval of the necessary variances
including building height, parking space, rear yard, minimum floor area and side yard
var iances.
Mr. Otterson presented a site p~an, elevation drawings and floor plan. One
basic change in the site, due to unfavorable soil conditions is that the building
will be roatated 90 degrees and will face 40th Avenue. There will be 26 parking
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spaces available for the occupants, an arts and crafts area, lounge area, and a
two bedroom caretaker unit. There will also be a nursery for the senior citizens
to raise trees and possibly replanting in the park. He explained the floor plan
on.f~loor~ 2 through ~ and stated that the A unit has 550 square feet, the B unit
has 530 square teet and the C & D unit which is the handicapped~ area has 560 and
575 square feet. Mr Otterson explained the Fire Safety System that is being in-
stalled throughout the building and said there would be some assistance to the
handicapped people from the caretaker. He said the approved fire protection system
exceeds the safety requirements and will be the first one of this type in the state
and in the nation.
Mr. Otterson said they hope to break ground the first part of November. He also
said this is the last federally funded high rise to be built in the Twin City area.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz to grant the Special Use Permit and Variances
based upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes.
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONTRACT OF OPTION.
Request from the Housing Authority to authorize and extension on the contract for
option to purchase the City owned property where the high-rise is to be located.
This request would be an extension up to December 1, which should give them plenty
of time to cover the actual ground-breaking and arrange for the payment of the
City.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land to grant an extension of option, and authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to enter into this contract. Roll Call - All Ayes.
PRIVATE SEWER LINE - 4000 MAIN STREET.
A request from Forrest Cornelius for a private, main connection for a sewer line.
The private main fee is $150 plus and the sewer availability charge of $275 with
a connection made to the City Sewer Line.
City Manager, Watson, checked on the proper ..u~age for this private sewer line con-
nection and said they are simply going to continue using it as a single dwelling.
Public Works Director, Gustafson, said the proper procedure is for Mr. Cornelius
to apply to the Fridley Plumbing Inspector and then come to us. He said he checked
with the City of Fridley and this is what they wanted him to do. Mr. Cornelius was
present and agreed to this arrangement.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, to grant the private sewer line connection
permit for 4000 Main Street. Roll Call - All Ayes.
STOPKA - THOMALLA SITUATION.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomalla, 4344 McLeod Street were present to protest the carpqrt building
being constructed at 4338 McLeod Street. Mr. Thomaila wanted to know what was being
done about this building. He said he has contacted the Mayor, City Manager, Build-
ing Inspector and City Planner, and he is still not satisfied with the results.
Mr. Nawrocki Explained that as to date everything is legal.
Mr. Thomalla al so wanted to know what a structure is and stated that Mr. Stopka has
a 70 foot building and his whole back yard is covered up with this structure, Mr.
Thomalla felt the City was wrong in granting this permit. Building Inspector,
Arden Hovland, said there is nothing that Mr. Stopka is doing that violates the
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building codes. Mr. Watson, City Mana§er, said that when Mr. Stopka's permit
application came in, they delayed action to go into the codes. He said it
was within the rights of the property owner to put up this structure. Since
that time they have reviewed the codes to see if there was some possibility or
justification to consider denying this permit. Mr. Watson said they have not
been successful, and they are conc~erned with the present conditions of the site.
He also checked with St. Anthony Village and they said that permits for carports
would not be issued unless there was a covered garage included on the property.
The Building Inspector said this is not a two story structure, the sun deck is
the roof of his carport. The Public Works Director, Earl Gusta~son, could see
no objection to the structure under our codes.
Ron Kalina, City Attorney, has reviewed the matter, given his opinion to the
council and also discussed this with Mrs. Thomalla and said they might have some
claims as a private nuisance.
Mr. Thomalla also wanted to know about how his tax was figured. Mayor Nawrocki
explained that the area is suppose to be valued and assessed at the Market Value.
The City Assessor has Mr. Stopka's land assessed at a total value of $5,490.00
and Mr. Thomalla's at $4.600.00. Other items of cencern to Mr. Thomalla was
why Mr. Stopka was allowed to park on the street from 1967 - 1972, and why
was the sloping of his driveway allowed. Another item that concerned Mr. Thomalla
was why it took Mr. Stopka five years to move his garbage cans. City Manager,
Watson said Mr. Stopka has now set his garbage cans on the side of his building.
Mr. Stopka had wanted to know why the rest of the citizens did not have to put
their garbage cans in the back and wondered if the City is enforcing this as
strictly with ~ther citizens.
Mr. Thomalla said the structure on Mr. Stopka's lot is depreciating the ~alue
of his lot, which the assessor said is worth $4,600.00. Mrs. Thomalla said the
City Planner had signed the plans for Mr. Stopka's deck and even went as far
as to say it was beautiful. She also asked what kind of a City Planner he is
if he thinks this thing is beautiful. The City Planner, Dean Otterson, said
"The plans were reviewed in respect to the ordinances that we have to operate
under and were signed to be totally within the regulations. At no time did I
state that the proposal was beautiful, I feel I am being misquoted and misunder-
s rood'~ .
Mr. Thomalla felt the ordinance should be changed to protect somebody else from
this type of structure. He said the structure is being put together and might
have to go further.
AWARD FOR BID FOR FENCING.
The low bid for fencing the proposed recycling center and storage area for the
Public Works Department was awarded to Viking Fence for $6,036.80 with the com-
pletion time of ~5 calendar days.
Motion by Nor'berg, seconded by Heintz that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized
to enter into an agreement for same. Roll Call All Ayes.
PRO(~LAMAT:O:: BANNING SMOKING OCTOBER 14 20.
The following Proclamation was read and signed by Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor.
For Cleaner Air Week, October 14 to 20
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WHEREAS:
the purpose of Cleaner ;O~ir Week is to promote a wider program for
cleaner air, and to encourage citizens to assume personal responsibility
for achieving a quality enviornment; and
WHEREAS:
the hazard of air pollution can br greatly diminished through intelligent
action involving engineering equipment, research, education and personal
conscience; and
WHEREAS:
tobacco smoke is a major contributor to pollution of the indoor enviorn-
ment resulting in a significant hazard to the health of both smoker
ahd'noh-smoker alike'and causing di~scomfort.to the non,smoker; and
WHEREAS: for these reasons the abatement of air pollution in all its various forms
is of utmost concern to American citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, i, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do
hereby proclaim the week beginning October 14, 1973
CLEANER AIR WEEK
Be it hereby resolved that this Council, in observance of
National Cleaner Air Week, will ban the smoking of pipes, cigars,
and cigarettes by all persons having business in or visiting these
Council Chambers during the period of October 14 to October 20, 1973.
And be it further resolved that this Council request that all citizens
cooperate fully in the observance of this week and undertake a year-
round campaign to abate destructive air pollution from all sources.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I Bruce G. Nawrocki have hereunto set my hand this 10th day
of September in the year of our Lord, One thousand nine humdred and
seventy-three.
WATER AND SEWER MANAGEMENT SEMINAR.
Don Jolly, Water And Sewer Superintendent, requested permission to attend a three-
day seminar for water and wastewater utility management which is scheduled for
October 14 through the 17. The seminar will be held at the Golden Steer Motel
in South St. Paul. He also requested that the appropriate expenses be ~de
available: Motel expenditures, $15.00 per day ($45.00 total) Approximate meal
expense $30.00 and a registration fee of $135.00.
Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg that permission to attend the seminar be
granted. Roll Call - All Ayes.
PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING AND ENGINEERING WORKSHOP.
George Brown and Earl Gustafson requested permission to attend the APWA Public
Works Planning and Engineering II Workshop which'is scheduled October 4 and 5
at the Marriott Inn in Bloomington, Minnesota. There is a registration fee of
$65.00 per person, which includes instructional material and one luncheon. Other
expenses will be the responsiblity of the participant.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz to send these people to the Public Works Plan-
ning and Engineering Workshop. Roll Call - All Ayes.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT AND MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL.
The Po]ice Chief and three Sergeants request permission to attend the Labor
Relations Associates, Inc. Supervisory Training Program for Police Personnel,
held at the Wilson Learnign Center, 6950 Washington Avenue South, Eden Prairie
Minnesota. The tuition cost is $285.00 per. person. This is three days of train-
in9 and a half-day follow-up.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land 9ranting permission to attend this supervisory
training program. Roll Call -All Ayes.
RESOLUTION #73-61 - MODIFICATION IN THE FARE ZONE STRUCTURE.
Offered by Norberg, seconded by Heintz. Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted.
Mayor Nawrocki said this rezoning will be brought to the hearing next Monday,
September 17, in hope that we will get these reductions.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL BY THE METRO TRANSIT COMMISSION
OF THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION IN THE FARE ZONE STRUCTURE.
BE iT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that
WHEREAS a hearing has been ordered to consider the petition of the Transit Operating
Division of the Twin Cities Area Metropolitan Transit Commission, and
WHEREAS, said proposal so petitioned, would supercede the present Inequitable
method of establishing fare zones along political subdivision lines, and
WHEREAS said proposal will establish a mo~e realistic rate structure than pre-
sently exists for bus rides in the City of Columbia Heights.
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that this City Council on behalf of the citizens of
Columbia Heights respectfully request that the Twin City Area Metropolitan Transit
Commission approve the proposed modification in the fare zone structure.
Passed this lOth day of September.
RECESS WAS CALLED AT 10:39 P.M.
THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 10:58 P.M.
PAYMENT OF BILLS.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz to approve the bills as listed out of their
proper funds. Roll Cai] - All Ayes.
Thomas C. Kingston
First Nat'l Bk of Mpls.
Payroll Account
Famous Brands, Inc.
Griggs Cooper & Co., Inc.
Johnson Bros. Whsle. Liq. Co.
Quality Wine Co.
Twin City Wine Co.
Checks issued in August
25.00
102,857.30
48,793.O0
555.99
133.21
411 .86
51 .06
440.41
153,327.83
No. Am. Life & Cas. Co.
Vel Bjornson, State Treas.
Vel Bjornson, State Treas.
A. A. Battery Co.
A & A Hardware
A & A Hardware
Adelmann Engine Re-Bldrs.
Albinson
Am. Casting and Mfgr. Corp.
19o 8o
3,099 23
113 92
36 34
238 46
35 23
465.2
27.1
24.04
Apeco Corporation 253.96
Auto Gear Company 23.53
Automotive Drive Line 56.14
B & B Seat Cover Co. 17~50
Brauer & Assoc. Inc. 3,000~00
Central Motor Sale, Inc. 4.74
City of Col. Hgts. 50.00
City of Fridley 20.24
Coast to Coast 9.26
Columbia Electronics 6.76
Coon Rapids Chrysler Plymouth 7,445.20
Commissioner of Taxation 1,475.71
Cy's Men's Wear 37.90
A. B. Dick Prod. Co. 16.00
Electronic Center 313.50
H. E. Erickson co. 29.30
Frueh Auf Distr. Co. 262.55
Formulabs inc. 9.40
Fridley Office Products. 263.~8
General Communications 52.00
Gestetner Corp. 105.00
Gillette Tire Warehouse 44.78
Gopher Glass Co. 86.89
Hall Equipment Co. 500.44
Hardrives Inc. 62.40
Harris Office Equip. Co. 345.00
Royhl Hedblad 9.50
Heights Plumbing Co. 382.00
Hydraulic Jack & Equip. Serv. 6.21
Hydraulic Speciality Co. 372.73
Imperial whlse Office Supply 144.20
Internat'l Business Mach. 7.83
Internat'l Harvester Co. 23.87
Lawrence Signs Inc. 184.00
League of MN Municipalities 1,100.00
Lenkae Associates 16.83
Donald Lohse 8.50
Lowry Lumber Col 15.15
Maintenance Experts Inc. 650.00
A. Y. Mc Donald Mfg. Co 10.70
Mel's Van 0 Lite 10.41
Michel Sales Co. 63.70
Midwest Fence & Mfg. Co. 2,175.00
New Minar Ford, Inc. 100.80
Mpls. Oxegen Co. 30.53
MN Fire Equip. Co. 75.82
MN Rescue and First Aid Assn. 15.00
MN Toro, Inc. 4.24
Mobile Radio Engr. Inc. 1OO.00
Modern Cleanup Service 15,514.85
Moline Printing 202.00
National Office Systems Co. 55.53
National Safety Council 7.00
North Products Co. 15.00
Northern Sanitary Co. Inc. 32.14
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No. S~ates Power Co.
No. St. Paul Welding Hitch Co.
N.W. Bell Tel. Co.
Mpls Star & Tribune Co.
O. E. Auto Supply, Inc.
Dean Otterson
Oxford Chemicals
John Pappas
Paul G. Patterson
U.S. Postmaster
Rejis
Richard D. Reinholt
Riteway Motor Parts, Inc.
Eugene Salay
Shcerer Bros. Lumber Co.
Shell Oil Co.
Shopper's City
Singer Business Machines
Solidifacation Inc.
Standard Spring Co.
Stempf Alignment Supply Inc.
St. Paul Stamp Works Inc.
State Bldg. Inspector
Commissioner of Highways
Sun Oil Company
Transport Clearings
Uniforms Unlimited
Victor Comptometer Corp.
Steve Wodziak
Bernard Young
Henry Zeug
Ziegler Inc.
Payroll Account
Association - Sterling Films
Better Homes & Gardens
The Bookmen, Inc.
Collector Books- Bill Schroeder
Demco Educational Corp.
Discount records Inc.
Monarch Book Co.
Nelson's Office Stores
Outdoor Life Book Club
U.S Postmaster
Shoppers Charge
U.S. Gov't Printing Office
Lundblads Bindery, Inc.
Robert Ackerman
Artistic Screening Co.
Anoka Co. Adm. Office
Mrs. Evelyn Applin
Batzi Electric Co.
Coast to Coast Store
Commissioner of Taxation
Crown Iron Works Co.
Duncan Co.
5,283.39
13.00
132.53
49.00
10.19
85.68
29.30
132.06
29.56
~30.00
99.29
125.00
23.65
312.50
9O.OO
1,024.55
28.87
69.00
363.0O
81.72
19.15
8.O5
181.69
220.22
337.61
75.14
90.73
21.60
99.00
24.0O
171.20
426.95
5,113.30
29.O0
7.58
17.44
75.52
32.75
7.51
428.22
4.85
7.54
32.00
28.5O
29.0O
53.45
25.OO
136.O0
88.7O
10.40
2,913.60
24.60
22.96
81.90
26.46
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Electro - Mech Corp
Gardner Hardware
Germundson Contracting
WM. Johnson Electric Co.
Keep Fill Products Co.
Marshal] Concrete Products.
Midway Tractor & Equip. Co.
John P. Mu rzyn
Northfield Co.
N.W. Bell Tel. Col
Thompson - Hayward Co.
United Chemical & School Supp]y
A. Weisman Co.
Doherty Distributing
Griggs, Cooper & Co. Inc.
Johnson Bros. Liq. Co.
A & A Hardware
Linda Hansen
Kokesh Athletic & Golf Supplies
John Barna
Bronner Exterminating Co.
Col. Hgts. Agency, Inc.
Commissioner of Taxation
Delivery Management Serv.
Display Fixtures, Inc.
Distillers Distributing Co.
American Linen Supply Co.
]4.46
7.68
186.00
5.25
29.32
14.88
83.54
29.50
21 .85
50.43
21 .00
38.5O
88.40
],]45.85
307.09
1,]45.41
13.96
28.4O
14.20
17.45
10.25
59.00
3,711.83
2O7.75
2.88
49.79
134.12
Merril Chapman Co.
Eberhard Candy and Tobacco
Chester Ewer
Fridley Ice Co.
R. E. Fritz, Inc.
Kuether Distributing Co.
Ganzer Distributors, Inc.
Mc Kesson Liquor Co.
Mid West Wine Co. Inc.
Mil ton L. Johnson co.
Modern Air Conditioning Co.
Petty Cash - Liquor
Pohle Sales, Inc.
Joe Rak
Rex Distributing Co.
John Roach
Superior Products Mfg. Co.
Twin City Filter Serv. Co.
Twin City Home Juice Co.
Edward Wagner
Malcolm O. Watson
EST I MAT ES
Northdale Constr. Co.
Dunkley Surfacing. Inc.
TOTAL BILLS
84.95
220.35
51.60
163.55
98.15
3,948.51
2,774.91
278.32
416.85
45O.OO
241.88
110.61
3,330.02
7 2O
1,836 04
15 OO
23 60
3 3O
]31 68
10 20
64 5O
5,969.47
31,350.29
118,027.89
CITY MANAGER REPORTS.
City Manager, Watson, reported the Budget Sessions will be continued as outlined
in his letter and other items that will be brought up in future sessions. He will
submit other items in writing.
He also reminded the Council of the special presentation of Prestemon'Park at the
Field House, Wednesday the 12th.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS.
City Attorney, Ron Kalina, reported on the First Reading of the Ordinance #812, a-
dopting and updating the Uniform Building Code of the International Conference of
Building Officials, ]974 Edition was read tonight, September 10, 1973. The City
Attorney wanted to know if the Council would be interested in up-dating the Housing
Code of 1965.
ANIMAL CONTROL.
Mayor Nawrocki asked if the City Manager had received any information on the Animal
Control System in the City of Anoka.
The City Manager reported that a community service officer is under the authority
of the Police Department and his dog catching dutfes basically consist of about
seven hours patroling per week. $160.00 of his pay per month is charged to the
Animal Control. He said B & E puts in 10 hours per week, (approximately 2 hours
per day) under our present contract.
Councilman Norberg wanted to know how we will we know we get in 10 hours. The
City Manager said they do check in, but we will have to do some following up on
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this if we do not accept their records on patroling.
TELEPHONE COMPANY REPAIR WORK.
The telepho~n~ Company is doing some work on the east side of Central Avenue and they
came along ~he City's whitewoy lighting cable and found that it has deteriorated in
the last 22 years and gets in the way of the new telephone cable.
A new cable will be put in from about 250 feet south of Gould to 39th Avenue replacing
the old line as they go farther along. The cost of replacing the whiteway cable
will be approximately $1,000.00. The telephone company had agreed to split the
cost with the City and all restoration will be done by the Telephone Company.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS.
The piling for the Ostrander Park Building has been complete~l and September llth the
surfacing is scheduled to be placed on the hockey rink and alley.
On 40th Avenue, 900 feet of stabilized base was laid. Following that will be the
curbs followed by the final asphalt layers.
All the Storm Sewer Lines are in on 38th Avenue west of 3rd Street and the repair
work is now being done.
Mr. Gustafson, Public Works Director, reported that Mr. Latawiec, 1240 43½ Avenue,
has received his plank from the contractor, and Mr. Skalicky, 2234 - 43½ Avenue,
was going to get a seal coat on his driveway. Mayor Nawrocki asked that a written
report be sent to Mr. Latawiec and Mr. Skalicky with a copy sent to the Mayor.
LICENSES.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz to approve the licenses as listed. Roll Call
All Ayes.
COMMUNICATION FOR JOINT DISPATCHING SYSTEM.
Mayor Nawrocki explained the basic proposal for going on the joint system of County-
wide dispatching, using 472-1212 as an emergency number. The proposed joint dispatching
unit would include sOme changes ih the-use o~ ~he City Hall number, 788-9221.
With the new system we would not have a need for 24-hour personnel, but would have a need
for some record-keeping personnel as we do now. These people would operate our dis-
patching center primarily doing the record-keeping as our present dispatchers are
doing from about 7:00 a.~. until around 11:00 p.m. Instead of having three full-time
dispatchers we would only have a need for two which would return a man to the fire
departent.
Intoxicated prisoners must be taken down to the Detoxification Center in Minneapolis
and other pri, soners must be taken up to the county jail.
Mr. Nawrocki explained that the new emergency number will be advertised, but the old
number will be kept and §radually these lines will be phased out, and in the long
range plan this system will be more helpful to the people.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land to use the 47~-1212 joint dispatching with the
Anoka County Dispatching System and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into a contract. Roll Call - Land, Heintz, Connor, Nawrocki - Ayes. Norberg - Nay.
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SUBURBAN METROPOLITAN LEAGUE.
Councilman Norberg reported on a meeting he had attended of the Suburban Metro-
politan League. He suggested that we seriously consider joining this league to
get lobbying strength for our interests before the legislature.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz to table until the next regu]ar meeting.
Rol] Cai] - All Ayes.
ORDINANCE #813 - FIXING THE SALARIES OF THE COUNCIL AND MAYOR.
A first reading was held on Ordinance #813 Fixing the Salaries of the Council and
Mayor of the City of Columbia Heihgts to take effect and adjusted accordin9ly on
January 1, 1974.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Connor to adjourn at 1:14 a.m. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
S~ec~etary Pro-Tern;' -'