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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJan 28, 1974REGULAR MEETING OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS January 28, 1974 The meeting was called to order at 8:12 p.m. Roll Call -- Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, LaDd, Nawrocki Present. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Land to appoint Barb Branco as Secretary Pro-Tem. Roll Call - All Ayes. Invocation was given by Councilman Norberg. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY ~th MEETING. Motion by Land, seconded by Norberg to approve the minutes as presented in writing and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call--All Ayes. PAYMENT OF BILLS. Motion by Heintz, seconded b~ Logacz to pay the bills as listed out of the proper funds. Roll Call -- A~I Ayes. 1973 1973 Doherty Distributing Payroll Account Hilltop Trailer Sales, Inc. 1973 - cks. already written 1974 Famous B~ands, Inc. Griggs Cooper & Co. Inc. Johnson Bros. Whlse. Liq. Co. MN Distillers Inc. Old Peoria Co., Inc. Ed Phillips Co., Inc. Wine Merchants Co. Linda Hansen Duluth Conven. & Visitors Bureau Payroll Account Famous Brands Inc. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Inc. Old Peoria Co. Inc. Twin City Wi~e Co. Val Bjornson St. Treas. Val Bjornson, St. Treas. 1974 Checks written prior to 1-28-74 1,051.48 2,261.77 3,195.00 6,508.25 3,474.53 715.O7 5,357.77 6,346.81 2,078.10 2,340.92 167.52 37.45 255.OO 47,936.53 2,447.06 1,699.69 520.99 371.44 3,209.08 167.86 77,125.82 U.S. Postmaster Albinson American Linen Supply Co. Audic Electronics, Inc. Aunt Jenny's Restaurant Bitiminous Roadways, Inc. Burroughs Corp. Cargill Inc. Chapin Publishing Co. Coon Rapids Chrysler Gross Industrial Homelite Independent School Dist. #13 Int'l Ass'n Chief of Police Reynold Johnson Miller Davis Co. MN Mining and Mfg. Co. James E. Montague Neptune Meter Co Northern Sanitary Supply Co. The Northfield Co. Paper Calmenson & Co. Frank J. Pastuszak Peterson and Kalina Petty Cash - Adm . Fund Power Process Equip. Co. Printers Service Inc. Rogers Silver Lake Clinic 400.00 25.10 14.39 20.O7 49.5O 71.61 12.30 162.31 58.28 30.99 11.20 8.45 161.07 39.00 25.OO 27.24 134.12 77.83 215.26 16.OO 83.79 84.22 187. OO 1,170.10 45.69 50.00 9.36 218.81 38.OO Tennant Co. C.W.Thomson Co. Tracy Printing Co. Uniforms Unlimited, Inc. Zayre-Shoppers City A $ A Hardware American Linen Supply Co. Columbia Metal Fabrication, Inc. Mp]s. Oxygen Co. N.W. Be]] Te. Co. William Steel & Hdwe. Gross Industrial Pepsi-Cola Bt]9 Co. Sunderland Inc. Checks Issued for 1973 1974 MN Distillers Inc. Chester Ewer Petty Cash - Liquor Royhl Hedblad Awards, Inc. Business Furniture, Inc. General Office Products Col Frank B. Hall & Co. of N.Y. Inc. Leslie Paper Col Lowry Central Bowlers Supply Mn Recr. & Park Ass'n Inc. Nelsons Office Supply Stores William C. Nunn Ovshak Printing Richard Petkoff Village of St. Anthony Dan Witkowski Am. Society for Public Adm. , B & E Patrol Cargill, Inc. Col. Hgts. Fire Dept. Col. Hgts. Water Dept. Documents Section Fire Technology Merle Glader W.W.Grainger Inc. Royhl Hedblad Royhl Hedblad Int'l City Management Ass'n Donald Jolly Rona]d Kalina Metro Paid Chief Fire Officers Minneapolis Gas Co. Burke Raymond-Roseville Mgr. MN State Fire Chief Ass'n 2,619.87 19.OO 19.O0 29.70 91.27 2OO.14 4.35 2.50 13.O2 15.OO 14.68 11.20 65.50 108.40 6,660.32 478.17 51.60 105.16 20.00 23.40 55O.OO 15.00 68O.OO 268.05 Modern Clean-Up Service National Cash Register No. Sub. Regional Mutual Aid N.W. Bell Telephone Co. Ovshak Printing Pak Company No. States Power Co. Payroll Account Rogers Smoke - Eaters 1,O00.OO ]6.00 50.00 1,274.14 38.5O 8.1~ 3,433.48 6,446.45 745.00 42.00 Suburban League of Municipalities, 14.OO Sun Newspapers 461.71 Uniforms Unlimited 383.80 Checks Issued for 1974 21,908.76 Total Checks issued for 1973 Total Checks issued for 1974 Total Checks issued for 1973 and 1974 13,168.57 99,034.58 112,203.15 BIDS ON DONESTIC ANIMAL CONTROL Bids on Domestic Animal Contra] were received as follows: METROPOLll'AN AREA PATROL SERVICES INC. 44.45 25.00 Base Bid-Max.--S4,560. 3.O1 Poundage Fee--$10.OO 26.25 Board Fee--$2~25 149.00 Extra Patroling--$7.75 per hour 50.00 Type of Vehicles--lO trucks 201.00 Communication Equip.--radio dispatched 35.00 Pounding Faci]ities--506-11th Ave. N. 25.00 325.00 225.76 996.00 127.15 9.00 10.OO 10.94 B & E PATROL Base Bid--$4,2OO. Po~:ndage Fee--$8,O0 Board Fee--S2.00 Extra Patroling--$16.00 per day/$80.OO per week 44.94 Type of Vehic]e-~lO trucks 10.00 60.87 107.50 35 00 875 00 25 00 2,355 83 15 00 12 50 Communication Equip.--2way radio Pounding Facilities.--35W & County Rd. C Roseville City Manager Watson recommended consid- eration of the low bid of B & E Patrol for the base bid of $4,200.00. A discussion was held on the service and Larry Smeija, President of M.A.P.S.I. and a representative from B & E Patrol were present. Mr. Willy Proft, 4021 Madison Street N.E., asked what can be done to solve the problem of animals running loose. Mayor Nawrocki explained that there is a penalty of $10.00 for licensed animals that are running loose and also a $20.00 penalty for the unlicensed ones. Also live traps can be set and the emergency calls will be answered by the Animal Control Service. The Police Department also watches for animals running loose and then gives the animal control service a description of the animal and the vicinity it was seen in. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz to award the low bid to B & E Patrol in the amount of $4,200.00 for Domestic Animal Control Services. B & E Patrol presented the 1973 statistics on their services Tn Columbia Heights for Domestic Animal Control. Roll Call - All Ayes. RESOLUTION #74-4 ENDORSING THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S PLAN TO UNDER TAKE AND CARRY OUT STUDIES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz to table the matter until the next regular meeting, February 11, 1974. Roll Call -- All Ayes. RESOLUTION #74-5 BANNING OF SMOKING IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS WHEREAS, it is desireable to promote a wider program for cleaner air and to encourage citizens to assume personal responsibility for achieving a quality environment; and WHEREAS, the hazard of air pollution can be greatly diminished through intelligent action involving engineering equipment, research, education and personal conscience; and WHEREAS, tobacco smoke is a major contributor to pollution in all its various forms is of utmost concern to American Citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that as community leaders, we will set an example of the need for a clean envirion- ment by banning the use of smoking tobacco in the City Council Chambers and that appropriate signs be set up to so inform the Public; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution, shall take effect and be in force from and after 30 days after its passage. Offered by Logac~, seconded by Norberg. Roll Call - All Ayes. RESOLUTION #74-6 LAND PURCHASE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that; WHEREAS, negotiations have been made for the purchase of certain property at 4337 - 2nd Street N.E. known and described as: The South Half of Lot 14, except the South 30 feet of the West One-half of the South one-half, Block 2, rearrangement of Block "C", Columbia Heights Annex, Anoka County, Minnesota, and WHEREAS, the Park Board and the City Council have concurred in the final agremnent reached at a purchase price of $4,0OO. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be, and they are hereby, authorized to enter into a purchase agreement for said property for park purposes. Offered by Heintz, seconded by Norberg. Roll Call - All Ayes. PROCLAMATION ON BROTHERHOOD WEEK DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 12-17, 1974 AS "BROTHERHOOD WEEK" WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights recognizes the diversity of our national and cultural heritage, and WHEREAS, promotinO bet!er understanding and cooperation among our people is a reason- able and proper goal for our community. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights do here- by proclaim the week of February 12-17, 1974 as "Brotherhood WeekI' and encourage the citizens of our community to concern themselves with the consideration of their role in the promotion of better understanding of their fellow-man particulariiy during Brotherhood Week. N.S.P. RATE INCREASE The N.S.P. Co. requested that the City Council be officially notified of the rate i nc rea s e. The City Council does object to any increase in cost to the citizens. Efforts have been made in the State and Metropolitan Areas for decreasing the rates. Mayor Nawrocki asked the City Attorney if the council had any control over the rate increase. City Attorney Kalina is not sure if the council has any control over rate increases with N.S.P., but the League of Minnesota Municipalities says we do not, but the City Attorney said he will check into the matter. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg to refer the matter to the City Attorney for appropriate action. Roll Call - All Ayes. MR. PROFT, REQUESTS ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT IMPROVEMENT ON THE ANIMAL CONTROL Mr. Willy Proft, 4021 Madison Street N.E. would like an answer on what is going to be done about Section 16 of the Ordinance. What can be done to keep the people from letting their dogs or cats run loose. Mayor Nawrocki explained that B & E Patrol issues tickets to animals running loose and the owner of the animal must pay the fine, It is up tc the discretion of B & E Patrol as to who is given a ticket, they serve the function of the police in this regard, RADIO TOWER AND ANTENNA PROPOSAL Councilman Norberg said the work should be complete by the 15th of July if they are to beat the net increase on the water pumping cost. This project will have to be started by the 20th of May at the beginning of the construction season. He reported that they do not have a tower as yet and no recommendations, but we would probably need an obstruction light at 150 feet elevation but would not need a flashing light. A representative from Metrofone was present and said he does have some equipment and is interested in this if there are five or six stations. The Mayor asked if it would be better to get a permanent structure up and try to eliminate the extra work. Councilman Norberg feels that the only kind of pole that can be put up is the monotube in the time period. Mayor Nawrocki asked that Councilman Norberg have specifications and recommendations for the next council meeting. APPLICATION FOR THE MUG Mr. Mclntyre has applied for the tavern license at the Mug, he wants to buy the tavern from Mr. Miller. The Council could consider the license transfer but could not consider the opening during the present suspensions. A discussion was held on transferring the license and also on the present suspension. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz to cancel the on and off sale bar license of Mrs. Dorine Miller, 4010 Central Avenue., 1:OO a.m. February llth and that license fee be refunded on a pro-rated system. Roll Call - All Ayes. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz that the on and off sale bar license, for Mr. Robert Mclntyre, 4010 Central Avenue and be effective 1:OO a.m., February 11, 1974. Councilman Heintz~equested that a copy of the Municipal Ordinances be given to those people applying for beer licenses. Mrs. Mclntyre asked who does the health inspections. Mayor Nawrocki stated that the State automatically inspects, but in our case the County must also inspect. Roll Call - All Ayes. RECESS CALLED AT 11:O7 p.m. THE MEETING RECONVENED AT 11:26 ~).m. BREATH ALCOHOL SCREENING DEVICE This request is from Chief Glader, the total cost is $375.00 for one portable alcohol screening device and to be purchased through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. They also request authorization to purchase a calibrator in the amount of $75.00 and will also be purchased through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Total Cost $450.00. Notion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz to authorize the purchase of a Breath Alcohol Screening Device and a calibrator in the amount of $450.O0 Roll Call-All Ayes. REQUEST TO PURCHASE 3 SQUAD CARS Chief Glader requested authorization to purchase 3 squad cars through Joint Purchasing. Motion by Land, seconded by Heintz to purchase 3 squad cars through Joint Purchasing and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement for same. Roll Call - All Ayes. REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LEADERSHIP FOR MANAGEMENT TRAINING PRO- GRAM. City Manager, WAtson, said that this is a new program, started by Mr. Burke Ray- mond~ City Manager of Roseville, and is set up to improve the effectiveness of Twin City Public Agencies in responding to the needs of the community. This is a two year program and costs $2,500 per year. The Dayton Hudson Foundation is financing approximately 1/3rd of the cost, the other 2/3rds will be financed by the suburbs and private firms. Councilman Norberg feels that this is very vague in his estimation and his opinion is that they are "going to be feeling their way through the program." Mayor Nawrocki stated that this is a trial course. RESOLUTION #74-7 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGE- MENT TRAINING BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Manager, be, and they are hereby authorized to enter into a contract to 2articipate in the newly formed organization known as "Public Affairs Leadership and Management Training (P.A.L.M.) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds for such participation be allocated from the 1974 line item 101 - 497.49 contigencies of the unailocated General Expense account in an amount not to exceed $2,500 per calandar year for a period of two years. Offered by Heintz, seconded by Logacz. Councilman Norberg suggested that this should come from the Training Funds. Motion by Norberg to amend the resolution that the funds should come from the Training Budget line item before any funds are expended from the Unallocated General Expense Fund. The motion dies for lack of a second. Roll Call on the resolution Logacz, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki -- Ayes. Norberg -- Nay. THE CITY AND VILLAGE ENGINEERS AND PUBLIC WORKS OFFICIALS CONFERENCE. These sessions are held February 7th and 8th at the Holiday Inn Central in Minneapolis. The registration fee is $37.50 each which includes 2 luncheons and a Thursday evening banquet. Two different people will be attending each day. Motion by Logacz, seconded by Land that two people be authorized to attend the City and Village Engineers conference in Minneapolis and expenses be authorized. Roll Call - All Ayes. PROCLAMATION - RECREATION AWARENESS WEEK. DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17 - 23 AS RECREATION AWARENESS WEEK WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights - School District #13 Recreation Commission has scheduled a number of recreation activities for the week of February 17 - 23, 1974, including activities that should appeal to citizens of all age groups throughout the week, and WHEREAS, the funds raised through the events will all be used for the building of the proposed children's theatre. NOW, THEREFORE, I Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do here- by proclaim the week of February 17 - 23, 1974 as Recreation Awareness Week and en- courage the citizens of our community to participate in the activities scheduled by the Recreation Commission. CITY MANAGER"S REPORT City Manager, Watson reminded the Council of the times that they will be meeting and also his reports will be submitted in writing. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. City Attorney Kalina reported that the GloverCase is scheduled for argument in court. A letter was sent to the Council regarding open meetings. The City Attorney requested that the City Council direct him to seek an Attorney Generals Opinion. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz to direct the City Attorney to get an opinion from the Attorney General. Roll Call - All Ayes. The City Attorney reported that three attorneys in his law office attended a Municipal Attorney's Seminar on the 18th of January. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT. Public Works Director, Earl Gustafson reported that his reports will be submitted in writing. LICENSES Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg to approve the list of licenses and pro-rate the restaurant Fee for Robert Mclntyre and this be subject to payment of the proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes. Building Inspector, Hovland, reported that the Heating Inspector and himself will be going through the library on Tuesday to check to see what effect the installation of glass doors between the study area and the lobby would have on the heating system. Kenny Hentges, 3901 Jefferson Street, asked when the Jamboree is and also asked if Jefferson Street is going to be open during work hours. Councilman Heintz said th Jamboree is June 12 - 16 and he said he did not know if the street is going to be open but would check into the matter the next time the Jamboree Committee meets. Building Inspector, Hovland, asked t~at the west wall of the unfinished City Indus- trial Building, 3801 California Street, be repaired or condemned because it is in bad condition. Mayor Nawrocki declared this meetingadjourned at : . Bruce G. Nawrocki, M A Y 0 R Secretary to the Council Pro-Tem ~J