HomeMy WebLinkAboutNov 26, 1973REGULAR MEETING
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
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November 26, 1973
The meeting was called to order at 8:01 p.~.
Roll Cai] - Connor, Heintz, Norberg, Land, Nawrocki Present.
Invocation was given at 8:02 p.m. by Rev. David Hall, the Youth Director of
First Lutheran Church.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land, to appoint Barb Branco as Secretary Pro-Tem
for this meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes.
CAPTAIN JAMES MC GANN ---- NATIONAL GUARD
Captain James Mc gann and Sargeant Olson from the National Guard were present asking
to get together with the Mayor and City Council to inform the residents of some
of the problems that the National Guard is facing and also to make known what
services they can make available to the community. Captain James Mcgann explained that
through work and publicity we might some how be able to do this. They would like to :
have everyone aware of the manpower and resources that are available in the National
Guard.
Captain James Mc Gann said they are looking for 85% of authorized strength and
perhaps someday reaching 100%, b~ the City and other civic groups backing the
National Guard. They felt they might be able to recruit men in high school
more effectively.
Mayor Nawrocki said the City wants to cooperate with the National Guard because we
feel the National Guard is an important force is our country. The Mayor also felt that
we s~ould draft a resolution indicating the suppor£ of the City and would also
be a way of getting our City on record of wanting to accept'participation of the
guard on civic projects. The City Manager was directed to draft a resolution for the
next council meeting.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE REGULAR MEETING.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norber9 that the minutes of the Public Hearing,
November 12 and the Regular Meeting of November 20, 1973 be approved as presented in
writing and the reading be dispensed with. Roil Call - All Ayes.
PAYMENT OF BILLS.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz to approve the following list of bills to be paid
out of their proper funds. Roil Call - All Ayes.
Val Bjornson, St. Treas.
Val Bjornson, St. Treas.
Old Peoria Co., Inc.
Petty Cash Fund - Adm.
Famous Brands, Inc.
H.B. FULLER, Co.
Johnson Bros. Whs]e. Liq. Co.
Old Peoria Co., Inc.
329.79 Quality Wine Co. 107..g7
6,311.65 Wine Merchants Co. 783.94
27.72 Nolte Center' U of MN 35.00
49.48 Election Judges & Co. Pets 2,785.78
61.25 Am. Natl Bk & Trust Co. 10,614.00
109.89 Payroll Account 49,729.61
229.31 Famous Brands Inc. 763.09
2,068.08 Griggs. Cooper & Co., Inc. 1,207.02
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Ed Phillips & Sons Co. 6,442.35
American Linen Supply Co. 31 .30
Am. Water Works Assoc. 25.00
Apache Hose & Rubber Co. 28.00
B & E Patrol 325.00
Bacon's Electric Co. 18.25
BArton Contracting Co. 158.40
Mary B1 ackstad .10.OO
Briar Construction Co. 153.15
Bureau of Business Practice 7.20
Burrough's Corp. 48.00
Mildred V. Carlson 22.40
Col. Hgts. Fire Dept. 817.OO
Genuine Parts. Co. 320.49
First Nat'l Bk of ~lpls~ 203,735.00
Merle Glader 6.00
Glenwood Ingle~ood Inglewood 66.40
Graybar 19.80
Gross Industrial Serv. 19.60
Royhl Hedblad 10.00
Royhl Hedblad 6.00
Heights Electric = Inc. 1,739.49
Industrial Suppty~Co. 75.12
InternIl City Manager Assoc. 5.00
Ronald Kal ina 875.00
Maxine Kerpin 10.OO
Edward Kraemer 30.40
Labor Relations Inc. 1,140.OO
Law Enforcement Desk Reference 12.50
Donald Lohse 445.00
Lee Career Apparel 1,035.93
Metropolitan SEwer Bd. 14,318.65
Midwest Asphalt Co. 3,835.55
Mpls. City Treas 18,104.06
Mpls Gas Co. 593.54
MN Signals Inc. 117.45
Mobile Radio Eng. Inc. 44.91
Modern Air Conditioning 144.40
Modern Cleanup Service 1,OOO.OO
Gayle Norberg 30.O0
No. States Power Co. 2,283.20
No. States Power Co. 17.83
N.W. BElJ Tel. Co. 25.00
N.W. Bell Tel. Co. 1,130.91
Elmer N. Olson Co. 115.38
I~aul Pfaff 22.75
Phillips Petroleum Co. 14.60
Rogers 225.24
Shell Oil Co. 1,317.75
St. of MN - Dept of Adm. 35.00
St. of MN - Dept of Highways 72.78
Victor Comptometer Corp. 17.40
Viking Ind. Center 50.82
Clarence Violette 163.OO
Waste Managemc~.nt of MN. Inc.
Zander Lettering
Anoka Co~ Abstract Co.
Anoka Co. Abstract Co.
Brauer &Assoc. iates Inc.
Chapin Publishing Co.
Payrol 1 ~¢cour, t
Am. Library As~soc.
Amsterdam Pen Co.
Australian Consulate Gen.
Better Homes ~ Gardens
The Bookman I~c.
Bro - Dart. I~c.
Doubleday & Co. Inc.
EM&R Inc.
Gestetner Corp.
Heights Electric Inc.
Monarch Book Co.
Natl. Camera Exchange Inc.
National Geog'-aphic Society
Outdoor Life I~ook Club
U.S. Postma~t~r
Howard W. Sam~ & Co. Inc.
Servi cemaster Inc.
Shoppers Cha r!~e
ST. Paul Book & Stationery
St of MN Document Section
City of Columbia Heights
Crown Iron Works Co.
Lowry Lumber Co.
Northland Ele.~tric Supply Co.
City of Colum~ia Heights
RiChard Petkoff
Checkmate Verification
Del ivery Management
O.M. DRONEY Beverage Co.
East Side Bev,~rage Co.
Eberhard Cand~ & Tobbacco
Gross Industrial
Hamm's Twin City Sales Co.
C.V.Hewi tt
Rex Distributing
Sunderland, I~c.
No. States Power Co.
-Est imate-
Dunkley Surfacing Inc.
TOTAL BILLS
Miner McAlpin Agency Inc.
Anoka County Treas.
City of Columbia Heights
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Manikowski
18.OO
23.25
26.25
35.25
8O5.O8
36.58
1,273.57
15.OO
31 .48
3.75
8.53
91.32
5.33
2.87
108.68
112.22
26.32
1,238.60
640.45
17.95
6.54
32 .OO
5.95
225.00
14.99
57.86
27.50
24.75
361 .43
34.02
32.93
10.40
25.oo
104.00
25o.55
373.96
12,768.74
234.65
8.4o
1,854.05
61.92
1,321.08
111 .OO
55 .OO
129.62
359,213.OO
3,816.00
219.65
363.31
2,296.62
TOTAL BILLS 371,254.41
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AWARD OF BID ON 6 PASSENGER PICK-UP TRUCK
This request, For a half ton pick-up with front wheel di'ive in the estimated amount
of ff3,500.00 was approved in the 197/4 Budget.
It was. decided that the six passenger pick-up was the best way to go for having
passenger transportation. Station wagons and vans were impractical and would not
serve the dual purpose and would mean putting more vehicles in use.
We received three bids, two from Ford and one from the G,M.C. company. The G,M,C.
Truck and Coach Division was low by $28.00 with a bid of Sh,052.00. The Park Super-
intendant, Murzyn says that by buying som~., of his requesied 1974 equipment out of
this 1973 budget, we canbuy this vehicle and stay within the 19~/4 equipment budget.
Motion by NoFberg, seconded by Land, that the bid from the G.M.C. be accepted for
a GTC 20926 in the amount of $/4,052.00. and that the Park Board will have to take
the money out of' their own budget. Roll Call - All Ayes.
AWARD OF BID ON TWO STREET SWEEPERS.
We received bids from three suppliers. One bid was received from Hall Equipment
Co. for Wayne Sweepers in the amount of 936,686.00. They are the same manufacturers
as our present equipment. The second bid was from the MacQueen Equipment Co. for
Elgin Pal ican Sweeper in the amount of $37~1~6.00, The 3rd bid was recelved From
the Hayden Murphy Co. for Mobile Sweeper 2TE - /4 in the anxount of $37,.975.00 .
The recommendation From Public Works and the City Manager making the award to the
Hayden Murphy Co. on the basiq of the investigation of 'the equipment and availability
of parts and service and the availability of parts and service although their
bid was higher than Hall Equipment Co. by $1,28~.OO. They did not recommend the
award to Hall Equipment Co., because they have had very poor service From Hall
Equipment Co. on present equipment. Also they do not recommend an award t,m Macqueen
because it is a 3 wheel type operation which is similar to our present type opera-
tion, but this operation relies on one other vehicle for disposal. THis equip-
ment also does r'.ot meet the specifications on the /4 wheel requirement and the
capaci ty.
Representatives from all three companies were present to help explain their
equ i pment.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by ,qeintz that the bids be tabled until the next regular
meeting ante direct the City 51anager to have cost brea!~:downs on typical sweeping opera-
tions prepared. Roll Call - All Ayes.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID ON A COMPACT CAR.
Bids were mai led out to approximately 20 poter~tial bidder's but only one bid was re-
ceived for an Inspector's car. The bid was from Central Motors for a Plymouth
Valiant for $2,852.55. Optional extras would include carpeting and air conditioning
amounting to another $311.O0. This bid was reported to be a very good bid based
on individual investigaitons of prices made by the Inspector.
A lengthy discussion was held on the purchasing of air conditioning and carpeting.
It was decided to exclude the carpeting but purchase the: optional air conditioning
The air conditioning would cost 5297.30 for a total bid of $3,1/49.85 and S3,200.O0.
had been approved il the 197~! Budget.
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Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz that the bid be awarded to CEntral Motors for
the Plymouth Valient and with the add option of air conditioning. Roll Call -
Connor, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki - Ayes. Norberg - Nay.
Norberg felt that purchasing the air conditioning was not a wise decision be-
cause of the energy crisis and fuel needs to operate same.
AWARD OF BID ON RESCUE AMBULANCE.
We received bids from two approved vendors.
1. A & S Sales Inc. 340 - Atwater St. St. Paul
TOTAL BID COST - $21 ,583.12.
2. Jim Leicher Sales Company, 609 N. Cottage Grove Avenue., Luverne ,MN
TOTAL BID COST $17,885.00.
Fire Chief Bassett recommends award of Bid to Leicher Sale~; Co as this vehicle is
built to meet our specifications.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz that the Jim Leicher Sales Co be awarded the
bid for the Rescue Ambulance and it be accepted that the M;~yor and City Manager
be authorized to enter into a contract for same and that the financeing be $6,000
from the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission, a mat,;hing $6,000 from the
Fire Department budget and the balance of $5,885. from Revenue Sharing. Roll
Call - All Ayes.
Bill Simesac a salesman from A & S Sales Inc. was I~resent ro show pictures of his
type of ambulance and explain why he felt his would be better for our purposes.
AWARD OF BID ON STORM SEWER, CENTRAL & 52ND.
Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz to award the bid for storm drainage construction
to the low bidder, Par-Zee Con.tracting Inc. as submitted oa October 15 and reviewed
on November 20, (contigent upon concurrence from the Highw.ay Department) and further
to authorize the change in the size of o,qe manhole in response to the Highway Depart-
ment request. Said contract to be consummated upon receiw~sing the signatures of
the appropriate Highway Department Officials, concurring ia the contract.
Roll Call All Ayes.
REPORT FROM PARK DEPARTMENT ON INFORMAL QUOTATIONS.
A report was given on informal quotations received on an a~gle broom.
Long Lake bid $1,469
Midway bid .$1,425
Coffiey's Park
and Equip. $1,155
They recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Coffey's Park and Equip=
ment.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg to award the bid to ~offey's in the amount
of $1,155. Roll Call - All Ayes.
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Bids on a tractor cab were received frola Midway in the alaount of $1 ,O50.
Long Lake in the amount of S],025.9B, and Columbia Metal Fabrications in the
amount of $913.OO.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg to award the bid to Columbia Metal Fabrica-
tions in the amount of S~13. Roll Call All Ayes.
RECESS WAS CALLED AT 10:25 P.M.
THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 10:50 P.M.
RESOLUTION /73 - 80 APPROPRIATING CERTAIN MONIES FROM THE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY
TO THE LABELLE PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND.
WHEREAS, the City Cou!-'cil in and for the City of Columbia Heights has authorized
the sale of City owned property to the Columbia Heights Housi~,g and Redevelopment
Authority for which pruchase proce is S18,165.OO and
WHEREAS, said property will be useJ as a portion of the site for Minnesota Project
105 - 1, L:)w Income Housing for tH~ Elderly, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia H~ifibts is developing an open space area known as
LaBelie Park, and
WHEREAS, competitive bids on this project indicate the need for additional Funds
to complete necessary work in this project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE iT RESOLVED by the City Co~ncil in and for the City o1: Colulabia
Heights that:
1. The proceeds from tt~e sate r:.f ti~e City Property to the Housing and Redevelopn~ent
Authority be appropriated to the LaBel le Park Develc~pment Fund, and
2. Said monies be debit.4 to LaBEIIe Park R~vent]e Account /~'202.343
Passed this 26th day of November, 1773.
Offered by Heintz, seconded by Conn:-r. Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted.
RESOLUTION ~73 - 81 GRANTING EMERGENCY AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE UP TO $5,000 OF FUEL
TO THE CITY MANAGER.
Being a resolution granting emergency authority to purchase fuel to the City Manager.
WHEREAS, a shortage of fuel oil, diesel fuel, l~eating f~el, gasoline, LP gas,
and other sources of fuel and energy exists, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights needs said fuel to provide essential ser-
vices for the health, welfare and safety of the comn'lunity, and
WHEREAS, indications are that traditional sources will be insu:Ficient to supply
the emergency needs of the communi{y and that a~ emergency exists,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the C|~y Council of the City of Columbia Heights,
1. That when the City Manager feels an emergency exists, said City Manager
may expend up to $5,000.00 for fuel for the City of Columbia Heights.
2. That such expenditure is herein authorized without the necissity of taking
informal bids.
3. That the City Manager shall attempt to check available sources when such
emergency exists and attempt to obtain such at the lowc.st possible price.
4. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
passage and shall remain in effect until rescinded by Coun¢.il Action.
Offered by Norberg, seconded by Heitnz. Roll Call - All Ayes. Adopted.
PURCHASE OF A MOBILE WARMING HOUSE
We received one bid on a mobile warming house from the Cliff Industries in
the amount of $2,890.00. F.O.B. Elkhart Indiana. A propos~l from the Hill-
top Trailer Sales in the amount of $3,195.00 and a quotation from Sunnyside
Trailer Sales in the amount of $1,900.00 for a 1960 house trailer, the actual
costs to get a unit ready for use showed the Hilltop bid to be the lowest.
It was recommended that we consider the award to Hilltop Trailer Sales. Included
in the $3,195.O0 was the freight to Columbia Heights. Thi~ trailer unit is for
use in the mi~ni~.pa~k for skating this winter and then to be used in park area
during other times of the year for recreation and park purposes.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized
to enter into a contract for same and the bid be awarded to Hilltop Trailer
Sales. Roll Call - All Ayes.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz to install styrafoan in the Mobile
Warming House in lieu of fiberglass insulation not to exceed $100.O0. Roll
Call - All Ayes.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager, Watson, reminded the Council of the Open Hou~e on Friday afternoon
for Rosella (Lawson) Wilson who has been employed by the Cty of Columbia Heights
for 37 years.
He also said a resolution should be written for the Nation~l Guard and also
reminded the Council of the Public Hearing to be held on Thursday, November 29th
at 8:00 P.M.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Attorney, Kalina reported that the Police Pension Court Case was last Friday.
No testimony was taken. He said that everyone agreed to the facts.
The judge said we have 20 days to submit briefs; and then we each get t0 more
days to respond to each other.
The City Attorney also brought his bill for the Court Case in on Wednesday after-
noon. Hi:~ bill was for the amount of $1,104.50.
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Motion by Land, seconded by Connor to authorize the Payment of Bills for Legal
Fees and expenses. Roll Call All Ayes.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT
Public Works Director reported that the Park Department requests authorization
to take informal bids on several items they would like to purchase from the 1973
Budget. The items would include:
Combination Aerator and Spreader, a fertilizer spreader, remodification of the
water sprink]er system, a snowb]ower mounted., some chain ]ink fencing and
possibly some other items. Mr. Gustafson had received tlhe information by phone
from the Park Superintendent.
The Park Board thought it would be cheaper to buy the items in 1973 as long as
we have the money in the budget rather than 1974.
Motion by Norberg to escrow the money From the 1974 Budget to the 1973 Budget
for t!tese purchases. Motion dies for ]ack of seco. nd.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor to authorize that bids be taken on the items
as requested by the Park Department. Roll Cal]-Connor, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki -
Ayes. Norberg Nay.
Councilman Norberg gelt that such council votes for unbudgeted items is the reason
why taxes go up.
Mayor Nawrocki took exception to Mr. Norberg's remark. Fie stated that the dol-
lars for these expenditures are in the budget, and that they are dollars saved
from over anticipated expenditures where costs were ]ess than anticipated. Mayor
Nawrocki stated that the Park Board has done an excellent job of keeping within
the Budget.
OLD BUSINESS
It was reported that the Metro League of Municipalities ~en~bership dues were
paid for on November 12, 1973 and the dues for the Suburban League were paid
for on November 21, 1973.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Connor to adjourn at 12:30 a.m. Roll Call - All Ayes.
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~e'c'r~tary to ~h~ Council
BRUCE G. NAWROCKI, M A Y 0 R