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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMar 25, 1974Regular Meeting Official Proceedings March 25, 1974 The Meeting was called to order at 8:12 p.m. Roll Cal!- Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Land, Nawrocki - present Motion by Logacz, Second by Norberg to appoint Margo Emerson Secretary pro-tem for the meeting Roll Call - All Ayes Invocation was given by Father Rask of Immaculate Conception Church MINUTES OF THE MARCH 11 REGULAR MEETING, AND MARCH 12 SPECIAL MEETING Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to approve the minutes as presented in writing with the one correction as presented in writing in the March 11 meeting, and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Norberg, Second by Logacz to pay the bills as listed out of the proper funds. Roll Call - All Ayes Minn. Hospital Serv. Assoc Val Bjornson, State Treasurer Val Bjornson, State Treasurer ~inn Chapter A.P.W.A. Construction Ind. Safety Day Payroll Account Famous Brands, Inc. Griggs, Cooper & Co., Inc. Johnson Bros. Whsle. Liquor Co. Minn. Distillers, Inc. Old Peoria Company, Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Richard D. Althaus B & E Patrol City of Brooklyn Center Mildred Carlson Col. Heights Fire Dept. Col. Heights Fi re Dept. Col. Heights Police- Petty Cash Col. Heights Water Dept. Crown Rubber Stamp Co. Genuine Parts Co. Gestetner Corp. Glenwood Inglewood Royhl Hedblad Hillcrest Safety Equip. Co. International Chiefs of Police International Chiefs of Police Ronald Kal ina H.B. Kerr Ivan C. Kohl Leef Bros., Inc. $ 2,037.28 6,352.14 228.67 40.00 26.00 48,620.00 310.24 4,236.16 8,451.92 1,344.93 3,112.69 920.34 5.31 35O.OO 1,O17.OO 20.00 5o.oo 45o.oo 31.25 453.67 29.56 652.56 74.70 5O .85 10.OO 845.OO 10.00 24.OO 2,249.99 3.54 9.68 119.40 Walter Logacz $ 63.50 John P. Marchiniak 9.48 Mc Kesson Chemical Co. 208.00 Mpls. City Treas. 14,947.88 Minneapolis Gas Co. 1,721.16 Modern Clean-Up Serv. l,OO0.OO Motorola, Inc. 347.40 Northern States Power 35.13 Northern States Po. N.W. Tele. Co. N.W. Bell Tele. Co. N.W. Bell Tel e. Co. N.W. Bell Tele. Co. Robert S. Owens Payroll Account U.S. Postmaster Walter Reinhart Rogers Tasco Automotive Tracy Printing Transport Clearings Twin City Filter Serv. 4,947.76 944.54 269.14 97.00 360.00 5.10 4,877.32 3OO.OO 13.50 421.85 75.7O 19.93 10.87 6.60 Twin Cty. Test & Engr. 140.O0 Wahl & Wahl, Inc. 86.00 Warning Lites, Inc. 47.40 Waterous Co. 1,O01.10 Williams Steel & Hrdwre226.70 W.W. Generator 29.50 Ray N. Welter Htg. Co. 41 .25 Zep Mfg. Co. 142.44 Zip- Penn, Inc. 14.15 Grant Battery Sales 68.22 March 25, 1974 League of Mn. Munic. League of Mn. Munic. American Linen Supply Co. Coca-Cola Bottling Columbia Metal Fab. W.W. Grainger, Inc. Royhl Hedblad WM. P. Johnson Electric Co. Lowry Lumber Co. Minn. Fire, Inc. Modern Htg. & Air Cond. Northland Electric Supply Pepsi-Cola Btlg. Co. H.A. Rogers Skil Corporation Donald F. Pertinen Bell 5 Howell Better Homes & Gardens The Bookmen, Inc. Elliot Film Co. Gestetner Corp. Graves Interiors J.J. Records Jalmer Press, Inc. Josten~s Library Supplies Lighting Unlimited Listening Library, Inc. Lundblad' s Library 3M Business Products Sales Michel in Ti re Corp. 54.00 54.00 11i.50 89 !. oo 29.31 20.00 16.00 136.18 19.80 127.00 60.20 20.00 17.35 4.26 45.OO 930.47 7.58 23.92 30.01 132.90 50.OO 23.32 8 42 24O O0 35 28 18 95 75 35 106 ]8 3.00 Mpis. Star & Trib. Monarch Book Co. National Geog. Society Outdoor Life Book Club Ovshak Printing U.S. Postmaster Quill Corporation Charles Scribner's Sons Shoppers Charge Time Life Records University of Minn. Thomas C. Kingston Robert C. Masters Nelson's Office Supply Richard Petkoff Spring Lake Park Bus Co. American Linen Supply Co. Delivery Management Serv. Eberhard Candy & Tobacco Chester Ewer Gross Industrial S 62.40 434 28 16 30 13 oo 2'.6 6o 4.2 00 4o o9 8 3o 78 35 31 10 9 47 11 25 55.00 15.61 30.00 60.00 101.53 110.30 222.60 72.24 Il.20 Hamm's Tw i n C i ty Sa l es Co. 1,576.40 N.W. Bell Tele. Co. 2.50 Pepsi-Cola Brig. Co. 38.85 Petty Cash - Liquor 14.2.37 Sunderland, Inc. 128.50 Famous Brands, Inc. 3,05:2-. 13 Johnson Bros. Twin City Wine 17'?.30 Johnson Bros. Whsle. Liq. Co 32(:).05 Ed Phillips & Sons Co. 200.66 Total Bills 125,051.87 BIDS ON VARIOUS PARK IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Watson explained that the Park Board recommends that with the exception of the underground installations in Prestemon and Southwest Parks the other bids be held over for consideration of award at the next regular council meeting. The bids received on these were over the estimates, and by the time of the next meeting the bids on the new Mathaire Park building will have come in, and hopefully there wi]l be a slight balance left from that construction which may be apF,]ied to the bids on the other park improvements. Motion by Land, Second by Heintz to award bid for underground installations in Prestemon Park in the amount of $1,685 and in Southwest Park in the amount of S3,235 to Olson Plumbing Company, the ]ow bidder, and that all other bids be tabled until the next meeting when the Park Board will be able to make a recommendation after the bids on the Mathaire Building have come in. RoT] Call - All Ayes March 25, 1974 FIRST READING ORDINANCES #815, #816, #817 A lengthy discussion was held prior to the first reading of these ordinances relating to the city-owned land under consideration of being sold to Graham Testers. Councilman Logacz stated that the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission has been to approve the rezoning of this property from R-3 to M-1 in the event it is sold to Graham Testers. If it is not sold to them it would be their recommendation to keep the zoning at R-3. Mayor Nawrocki questioned Ordinance #816 vacating that portion of the public alley which is adjoining the property to be re-zoned. This had not been previously indicated. Mr. Watson explained that the discussions on the sale had assumed this to be true without actually being so and that it would be necessary for the ordinance to be passed to fulfill the sale. Mr. Guzy was present representing Mr. Bizal of Graham Testers, and he presented a map showing the location and the alley being discussed. In regard to the actual sale of the land, Mayor Nawrocki asked what new information was available which had not been at a previous meeting. Mr. Watson stated that at this time they had submitted the soil boring tests to the appraisers, Mr. F.N. Shaffer and Mr. Kordiak, and that they had received a response on their revised appraisals. Mr. Watson recommended from these reports that the Council could sell this land at anywhere from S15,000 to $24,000 and be justified in their action. Mr. Watson further referred to the previous question of whether it can legally be sold without taking bids. He referred to legislation permitting this. Attorney Kal ina agreed with this opinion. Mayor Nawrocki spoke at great length on whether or not Mr. Shaffer could be justified in his appraisals. He asked what Mr. Shaffer's basis had been in taking the soil boring tests into consideration. The Mayor indicated that he had spoke with Mr. Kordiak to check on how he justified his application of the soil boring tests to his revised appraisals and was told that Mr. Kordiak had contacted professional engineering services to help him in his figuring. A lengthy discussion was then held on what would need to be done in regard to the soil conditions and what costs would be involved. Mr. Gustafson stated that excavating and compacting would not be enough but piling would have to be done around the entire building. The actual amount of piling could not be stated until the actual digging is begun to determine what conditions lie beneath. The design of the building is important in how much piling would be necessary. Mr. Otterson had with him the figures for pilings in LaBelle Park to help determine what costs might be anticipated in the present discussion. Mr. Gustafson indicated that tests taken at this time were soil bor'ings and actual soil tests would be necessary to be done to determine the actual load bearing qualities of the land. Figures given by Mr. Otterson were applied to information at hand and Mayor Nawrocki came up with estimates on the costs for this land. Mr. Guzy f,~rther discussed the economic standpoint of allowing this business to build there. Mayor Nawrocki expressed that in view of the fact that it would not being going out for bids, there is an extra obligation to get a fair price for the land. March 25, 1974 Discussion on soil conditions continued. Mr. Gust. arson pointed out that drainage has been tested on this land. He indicated that it appears that the water table will stabilize over a number of years but it is impossible to know how long that will be. Councilman Norberg questioned whether the nature of the building proposed presented any extra pilings or such. He wanted to know if this building required extra precautions. Mr. Bizal explained al~out certain machines which are greatly affected at even the slightest movement of the ground below. He further mentioned that Honeywell also has such machines and that when a new one is installed they simply dig and build concrete bases for these, and Mr. Bizal would plan something of this nature. Each Councilman expressed his opinion on the sale. Councilman Land expressed that in view of the unknown construction costs he felt it is a real istic price .and would like to sell the land to Graham Testers for $]5,000. Heintz expressed a similar view. Councilmen Logacz and Norberg indicated that they still felt the price offered was too low. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that based on the figures at hand he would value the property at from $22,000 to S27,000 as a fair price for this land. Decision was to have first reading of the ordinances and that before the next meeting the sale would be looked into further. First reading held on Ordinance #815 rezoning the city-owned property from R-3 to M-]. First reading held on Ordinance //816 vacating that portion of the public alley which is adjoining the property being rezoned. First reading on Ordinance #817 on sale of land to Graham Testers. Second readings will be at the next regular Council meeting on April 8. This will constitute a public hearing. CONSIDERATION OF INFORMAL QUOTATIONS ON MATERIALS FOR THE SEWER AND WATER DEPT. Mr. Gustafson listed the materials by referring the Council to a sheet he had handed out to them. A short discussion and further explanation from Mr. Gustafson was held. Motion by Heintz, second by Land to grant request to authorize City Manager to purchase the following as per tabulation presented based on low quotations: Roll Call -All Ayes Water Works Supply - miscellaneous saddles and cocks, sleeves, valve box extensions $ 532.41 Waterous Company- hydrants 3,818.00 Water Products - valves, valve stacks and boxes, curb boxes, glands 1,511.60 Goodin Company - misc. valves and sleeves 972.OO March 25, 1974 Griffin Pipe - misc. water main parts $ 27O.2O U.S. Pipe - glands and sleeves 358.10 REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR SALE OF OLD PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT Mr. Gustafson enumerated a few of the items to be sold such as a sweeper, motor grader, ladder truck, old police sedans, tank, miscellaneous other items. Motion by Heintz, second by Land that the City Manager be authorized to advertise the sale of certain items of surplus equipment in the Public Works Department. Roll Call - All Ayes Councilman Heintz requested that the Council receive a list of the items to be sold. THE ANTENNA TOWER Mr. Watson reported on contact with possible Antenna Tower suppliers. He stated that it is quite reasonable to expect lower bids than the one previously received. He reported on receiving a call from Sioux Falls, South Dakota on a used tower. A discussion was held on the possibility of a used tower. The question was raised on how strength could be determined in a used tower, and further how it could be determined in a new tower. The general agreement that the manufacturer is usually trusted in this matter was expressed. Mr. Norberg brought up the possibility of using a cedar pole to mount the antenna rather than a metal one. He stated that this should be investigated. A man was present from the telephone company and affirmed the feasibility of this and where it could be acquired. A discussion followed on using wooden poles. Decision was to readvertise for bids and write up new specifications. Mr. Norberg expressed the need to give suppliers ample time to prepare bid. Motion by Norberg, second by Land that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on an antenna tower to be opened Thursday, May 2 at 2:00 p.m. and report back to the City Council at their regular meeting on May 13. Roll Call - All Ayes TOUR OF SHOREVIEW TOWERS Invitation had been received from Mr. George Grider to tour facilities of the Shoreview towers. Decision was to do so on April 1 at 5:00 p.m. Arrangements will be made to meet in Shoreview. REQUEST FOR A TIME EXTENSION ON RETIREMENT It was pointed out by Mr. Watson that Andrew Chuchwar, dispatcher, needs an extension on his retirement to complete his minimum number of years for pension. Mr. Norberg questioned allowing this when some time in the past a similar request was denied. Information was supplied that in the past the request was not for the minimum number of years for pension but for more. Also, at this time keeping Mr. Chuchwar would be most beneficial to the City because at the time of his extended retirement, the position of dispatcher might be discontinued because by that time we should be on county dispatching. By allowing Mr. Chuchwar to stay on, there is no need to train in a new person for the short time this position is to remain in effect. Motion by Heintz, Second by Land to extend the retirement of Andrew Chuchwar to December 31, 1974. Roll Call All Ayes March 25, 1974 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION CHARTER CHANGES Councilman Heintz indicated that further discussion was needed on this matter. The Council had met with the Human Rights Commission but no definite items had actually been listed. He suggested meeting informally with the Human Rights Commission and get an actual list of changes down on paper. After further discussion is held and the list made it should be referred to the City Attorney for him to write up the necessary resolution. No action taken at this time in view of the further discussion needed. A recess was called at 10:08 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:30 p.m. PURCHASE OF DRAPERIES FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES Mr. Watson reported on informal quotations taken for draperies for the 15 windows in the administrative offices and council chamber. A discussion was held on what material is used in these draperies and whether or not it is flameproof. Motion by Land, Second by Logacz to authorize the City Manager to spend up to $575.25 for the purchase of window draperies in the administrat offices and City Council chambers. Roll Call - All Ayes The City Manager was instructed to check out whether or not the draperies are fireproof before making the purchase. SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES No action was taken on City Manager request to attend a "What Is Management" training program funded by the State of Minnesota April 4 and 5. Council expressed opinion that the City Manager is needed at the office and can not take the time away. City Management Conference Decision was to decide this at a later date because it is not until May. Librarians Workshop Motion b'/ Heintz, Second by Norberg to authorize Mrs. Deeble to attend an 'lEvaluation of Library Services to the Public" conference on Tuesday April 16 and Wednesday April 17 at St. Cloud and that the expenses be authorized. Roll Cal'l All Ayes Safety-Training Course Request had been received to allow Mr. Yantos to attend Safety Training Course. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to grant request for Health and Safety Inspector to attend the four day safety training course, April 8-12 at the M.H.D. Training Center in New Brighton and the expenses be authorized. Roll Call Logacz, Norberg, Land -Aye Heintz, Nawrocki - Nay Motion carried. ve March 25, 1974 Minnesota Concrete Seminar Motion by Land, Second by Heintz to authorize two men from the Public Works Department to attend Minnesota Concrete Seminar at Arden Hills on April 2 at $17.00 per person. Roll Call - All Ayes EXTENSION ON THE CONTRACT FOR OPTION OF LAND SALE Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to grant extension of land sale to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority on the city-owned property north of 40th Avenue to June 30. Roll Call - All Ayes Mr. Otterson explained why the extension was necessary. SCHEDULING OF NEW ZONING ORDINANCE A discussion was held on the necessity of publishing the new zoning ordinance in full in the newspaper. Mayor Nawrocki questioned the possibility of using a summary form similar to the City Newsletter. He was informed that it must be published in full. Mr. Watson displayed a newspaper printout used by another municipality in a similar situation and suggested that Columbia Heights do the same. The cost of this will be checked into prior to the next meeting. A first reading of the Zoning Ordinance was set up for the next regular City Council meeting on Monday, April 8. LATE REQUESTS A lengthy discussion was held on the difficulty of getting steel for the repairs on the water standpipe. Mr. Gustafson reported on contacts with Mr. Clint Kolb of Master Tank Company. He explained that the City has no contract with Mr. Kolb and that because of this we are not of first priority. Discussion centered around on why this is the case and contacts with Bethlehem Steel. Mr. Gustafson was directed to check further into the matter by talking with Mr. Kolb and report back at another meeting. Request for Tire Changer Machine Discussion was held on request for purchase of new tire changer machine. The one described by Mr. Gustafson was a Bishman Model 2100A-1 manufactured in Osseo, Minnesota. The question was raised on the possibility of trading in or selling the old machine. Mr. Tom Hosch was present and informed the council that this machine is fairly well worn and not really in good enough condition for further use. Motion by Heintz, Second by Land to authorize the City Manager to spend up to $740.50 for a new tire changer machine. Roll Call - All Ayes Informal Bids on New Brake Drum Lathe Mr. Gustafson and Mr. Hosch explained the need for a new brake drum lathe. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to authorize that informal quotations be taken on a brake drum lathe. Roll Call - All Ayes. Mr. Gustafson presented an estimate of around $3,000. A report and further request will be made at a later meeting. Tag-A-Long Sweeper Mr. Gustafson presented a request to purchase a used tag-a-long sweeper. Mayor Nawrocki asked why this is needed when they have two big new sweepers. Mr. Gustafson indicated that this is a smaller sweeper and would be used in smaller areas such as the islands on Central Avenue. It is also quicker for sweeping such items as glass from automobile accidents or street lights out from the line of traffic. A discussion was held on the possibility of using the Park Department equipment. It was pointed out that they use the tractor frequently during the summer. Mr. Gustafson informed the Council that Public Works has a tractor adapted for using the type of sweeper requested and that it would be used. Motion by Heintz, Second by Land to authorize the purchase of a used sweeper from the City of Northfield, Minnesota in an amount not to exceed $1,O00.00. Roll Call - All Ayes The Council questioned whether or not any other communities were interested in purchasing this same sweeper. They were told by Mr. Gustafson that he was not aware of any. 5th Street Storm Sewer Mr. Brown indicated communication with the City of Minneapolis on the 5th Street Storm Sewer project. A discussion was held on our responsibility to the City of Minneapolis on the funding of this project according to the agreement dated 1968 on cost sharing for this storm sewer construction in Minneapol is. Well in LaBelle Park Mr. gustafson requested that a Consulting Engineer be called in to design and write up specifications for the well in LaBel]e Park. He indicated that the City Engineering staff has neither the time or the technical knowledge on the electrical planning, etc. needed for the design of this well and the time is ready to get these plans started. He reported on a proposal from James Wolverton of Wolverton Engineering Company to work on this project on an hourly basis. He also listed a fee schedule for the work which seemed reasonable to the Council members. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to authorize Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Wolverton Engineering for the design and writing of specifications for the LaBelle Park Pond level maintenance well. Roll Call -All Ayes SOLICITORS LICENSE FOR WORLD CITIZENS, INC. Discussion was held on what World Citizens, Inc. was and their request for "Foot Ped]er's License". Attorney Kal ina explained what they are and what they would sell. He informed the Council that this is not a tax-exempt organization. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to deny the request for Solicitors License to the World Citizens, Inc. based on their lack of certification as a tax exempt operation. Roll Cai] - All Ayes The license was denied. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to approve the remaining license applications upon payment of proper fees. Roi] Call - All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki indicated the following appointments to the Citizen's Advisory Council and asked that the Council concur with these appointments: Housing and Redev. Authority - Clarence McCline Planning and Zoning Corn m. - Bernard Szymczak City Council - Walter Logacz League of Women Voters - Irene Parsons March 25, 1974 Dick Anderson, Pete Hassel, Robert Guzy (Chairman), Dick Wahlquist, and Frank Breen Motion by Land, Second by Logacz to approve these appointments. Roll Call - All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki indicated that they will be looking for frequent reports from them. Mr. Otterson informed the Council of actions taken already in regard to the Citizen's Advisory Council. Mr. Otterson presented a written report to the City Council on LaBelle Park in regard to Brauer and Associates Service Contract. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to r~i~ht.~ adjou at 12:O0 midni t. Roll Call - All Ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Secretary fro- rem to the Council Regular Meeting Official Proceedings April 8, 1974 The Meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call - Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Land, Nawrocki - present Invocation was given by City Manager Malcolm Watson. Motion by Land, Second by Norberg to appoint Margo Emerson Secretary Pro- tem for the meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes MINUTES OF THE MARCH 25 REGULAR MEETI NG Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz to approve the minutes as presented in writing and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes Motion by Logacz, Second by Heintz to pay the bills as listed out of the proper funds. Roll Call - All Ayes State Treasurer $75.00 Univ. of Minn. 15.00 Payroll Account 54,766.87 Minn. Hospital Service 1,999.20 Famous Brands, Inc. 677.32 Twin City Wine Co. 146.O4 Johnson Bros. Whlse. Liq.249.26 Wine Merchants Co. 499.15