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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 13, 1974May 13, 1974 Official Proceedings Regular Meeting May 13, 1974 The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M. Roll call - Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Land, Nawrocki - present. Motion by Heintz second by Logacz to appoint Margo Emerson secretary pro-tem for the meeting. Roll call - all ayes. Invocation was given by City Manager Watson. Mayor Nawrocki began the meeting by pointing out that there was a rather lengthy agenda for this evening and there was a possibility that the meeting would be recessed and finished the following evening. He stated that all those items on which people were present to be heard would be handled first. Minutes of April 22nd meeting Motion by Land second by Norberg to approve the minutes as presented in writing and the reading be dispensed with. Roll call, all ayes. Payment of bills Councilman Norberg questioned bill #8969 listed for the Recreation Commission in the amount of $114.O0. Motion by Heintz second by Land that the bills as listed be paid out of the proper funds with the exception of bill #8969 which is to be witheld pending further investigation. Famous Brands Inc. Famous Brands Inc. Postmaster Ron-Co Sewer & Water Inc. Famous Brands Inc. Griggs Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros. Whsle Liq. Co. Johnson Bros Wine Merch. Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Twin City Wine Co. 28.47 103.31 6.30 300.00 237.35 65.25 505.82 114.69 227.76 92.38 Payroll Account F.N.Shaffer Appr. Serv. Dunwoody Institute Minn. Hosp. Serv. Assn. No. States Power Co. Mpls. Gas Co. Val Bjornson,State Treas. Val Bjornson,State Treas. Checks issued in April Postmaster Famous Brands Inc. JOhnson Bros. Whsle Liq. Co. Minn. Distillers Inc. Wine Merchants Doherty Distrib.Co. Famous Brands Inc. 53,259.40 7OO.OO 45.00 2,240.16 2,299.00 49.33 3,134.22 205.93 63,614.37 8.6O 90.83 90.68 218.59 27.42 1,148.40 597.73 Griggs Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros Wine Co. Old Peoria Co. Inc. Quality Wine Co. Twin City Wine Co. Wine Merchants Co. Adler Steel Prod. Inc. Donald Aker Ambul. Soc. of America Amer. Nat'l Bank & Trust Co. Apache Hose & Rubber Artistic Screening Co. Automotive Drive Line Payroll Account John B~rna F.W.Bassett Bastien Products Inc. Bituminous Roadways Blumberg Photo Sound Co. Brookview Landscape Serv. Bury & Carlson Inc. Central Motor Sales Inc. Chapin Publish.Co. Coast to Coast Cohian-Col.Hgts.Sch. Yr. Bk. Col. Hgts. Fire Dept. 1 ,609.69 162.13 3,915.07 621.65 321.18 170.60 4,461.00 15.05 21.00 401 .00 44.86 125.00 38.78 51 ,O55.97 30.44 10.39 29.77 143.75 24.75 66.00 587.85 22.69 28.8o 1 27.39 8.OO 19.00 May 13, 1974 Columbia Heights Pharmacy Col.Hgts Police Petty Cash Col.Metal Fabrication Commissioner of Taxation Continental Sar. Equip. Cronstroms Harriet Deeble Delegard Tool Co. M~tch DeMars Dunkley Surfacing Co. lnc. Explorer Post 778 Gestetner Corp. Gert.Motors Corp. Goodin Company Gopher Bearing Gopher Glass Grant Battery Hall Equipment Hal]lng Bros. Gerald Hedlunc Arden Hovland Int'l. Bus.Mach. Int'l. Conf. of Bldg. Officials Int'l. Conf. of Bldg. Officials K-Mart Lakeland Sign Co. Melvin O. Land Larson Tank Co. Leag.of Minn. Human Rights Lenkae Associates Madison Chemical Master Tank Service Metropolitan Sewer Board Metropolitan Sewer Board Midwest Asphalt Corp. Mpls. City Treasurer Mpls.Electric Steel Cast. Mpls. Oxygen Co. Minn. Fire Equip Co. Minn. Flexible Corp. Minn. Safety Council Mobile Radio Engr. Modern Service Inc. Neptune Meter Co. Gayle R. Norberg No. Ameri.Life & Cas. Co. Northern States Pow. Co. Northern States Pow. Co. N.W.Natl. Bank of Mpls. Ohio Medical Prod. Dean Otterson Dean Otterson Ovshak Printing Einar Pearson Peterson & Kal]ha Petty Cash Fund - Adm. Regional Just.lnfo. Serv. 63.05 40.58 14.09 1~422.46 325.15 1~446.50 44.4O 50 24 82. 5 92 47 15 oo 211 O0 7 34 108 32 15 41 6 O0 35 65 237 82 12 30 12.72 5.OO 332.17 184.60 85.oo 93.07 15.00 34.50 3OO.OO Com. 72.00 158.0o 1S1.62 3S0.00 11,809.81 591.00 160.00 279.22 160.00 99.10 63.94 49.12 25.00 48.00 15,528.35 1,587.29 7.OO 187.20 23.83 25/30 1,097.50 3.36 35.OO 91.21 149.00 16.00 2O5.OO 43.02 99.29 Rogers Vernon Rozmark Eugene Salay Skarnes Inc. Check Cancelled Solon Office Equip. Sales Special Photo By Heuck State Bldg. Inspector Robert Struif Sun Newspapers Supt. of Documents Tracy Printing Uniforms Unlimited Univ. of Minnesota Waste Management of Minn. Malcolm O. Watson Williams Steel & Hdwe Rosella Wilson Henry Zeug, Htg.lnsp. Ziegier Inc. Northern States Pow. Co. American Linen Supply Co. Coast to Coast Col.Hts.Park Bd. Petty Cash Co].Hts. Water Dept. Comm. of Taxation House of Tenta] Keep Fill Products Knox Lumber Co. Kokesh Athletic & Golf Sup. Lehn Electric Walter Leslie Lowry Lumber John Marchiniak Miracle Recreation Equip. Model Craft Electfic Northfield Co. Williams OIBrien Assoc. Donald F. Pertinen Superior Prod.Mfg.Co. Christian Tyrol] Uniforms Unlimited United Chemical Co. Clarence Violette Bronner Exterminating Co. Cash Register Sales Inc. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Commissioner of Taxation Conway Fire & Safety Delivery Management Serv. Display Fixtures Inc. Distillers Distributing East Side Beverage Fridley Ice Co. H.B.Fuller Co. Ganzer Distributing Glenwood Inglewood Gold Medal Beverage 204.66 14.00 128.88 8.35 412.40 444.O0 12.50 93.55 31.15 16.80 29.00 5O.85 281.30 15.oo 55.oo 74.00 46.53 2O4.00 207.60 39.79 2,925.65 5.32 46.19 34.16 14.00 21.46 7.oo 12.05 173 O0 99 9O 248 40 lO 50 7 84 20 O0 12 95 17 8O 15 96 132 O4 3 O0 4O.9O 3OO.OO 52.8O 150.75I 170.00 ]2.00 93.36 137.20 3,485.86 34.00 310.55 3.36 6,742.68 8,049.90 63.00 135.00 2,492.89 I8.60 786.43 May 13, 1974 Hamm's Twin City Sales Co.1,845.55 C.V.Hewitt Hi-Mount Inc. Home Juice Co. Johnson Paper & Supply Kuether Dist. Co. McKesson Liquor Co. Merrill Chapman Co. Midwest Wine Co. Miner Mc-Alpin Agency Minn. Form Printing Serv. Petty Cash-April 74 Pohle Sales Joe Rak Rex Distributing John Roach Scotsman Refrigeration Seven-up Bottling Solon Office Equip. Sunderland Inc. Twin City Filter Serv. Ed Wagner Columbia Transit Corp. 67.O8 5,522.79 156.44 122.34 6,147.69 2,008.28 36.75 348.70 99.00 47.50 103.86 2,476.25 24.60 1,531 .35 28.8o 89.74 245.30 22.50 110.40 3.30 3.OO 110.00 k+ndn-Hnn~en Independent Sch.Dist #13 Leslie Paper N.E.Locker Room William Nunn Pommer Mfg. Co. Inc. Harold J. Slavik Jr. Aunt Jenny's Rest. Maintenance Experts ~4vee 1,362.33 184.22 200.00 12.50 17.22 45.OO 37.O0 626.00 Hennepin County Finance Dir2,484.79 Natl. Safety Council Olson's Plumbing Stanley Tomscak Sun Newspapers Sun Newspapers Payroll Acct. Brauer & Assoc. Brauer & Assoc. Olson Plumbing W & G Rehbein Bros.lnc. Soil Engineering Serv. 70.10 978.5O 58.5O 552.53 8.45 3,355.58 1,OOO.O0 136.48 4,455.0O 12,O19.59 326.80 -+8~69ez48 ]82,576.48 CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Mayor Nawrocki presented the following certificates of appreciation: Jimmy Williams for service on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Lynette Thomson and Thomas Durand for service on the Human Rights Commission. Lee Graczyk was not present to receive his for service on the Human Rights Commission. BIDS 3801 California Street: Mr. Watson reported on the bids which had been received at the last Council meeting. They came in considerably lower than the appraised value of the property. Motion by Logacz, Second by Heintz to reject all bids for 3801 California Street based on fact that they were much lower than appraised value. Roll Call - All Ayes 675 - 37th Avenue: Mr. Watson reported on the bids received at the last council meeting. There had been two received: Mr. Moneta in the amount of $ 15,500 with proposed usage to be as the land is zoned, R-3 for apartment buildings; and Mr. Kenneth Hentges with the proposed usage to be M-1 Light Industriel.in the amount of $ 19,500. Mr. Watson indicated that he had corresponded with Mr. Hentges indicating to him that he would have to bring in a drawing of what his intended use would be, but to date none had been received. Motion by Land, Second by Logacz to reject all bids. No vote taken on this. Mr. Hentges discussed his situation at great length. He reported that it was impossible for him to bring a drawing in as his architect is out of town but should be back any day. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out the fact that the specifications had called for a proposal on what the land would be used for. Mr. Hentges indicated that his proposal had been for M-1. May 13, 1974 Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to table the bids until the next regular meeting and at that time Mr. Hentges is to bring in a firm proposal and drawing of his intended use. Roll Call - All Ayes FIRE DEPARTMENT BASE STATION AND RADIOS Mr. Gustafson reported on the bids opened on Thursday, May 9. Two were received: Motorola Company for a total of S 3,779.25 and R.C.A. for $ 4,355.00. A discussion was held on these bids. Both were lower than anticipated. A discussion was held on the bid from Motorola as the specifications had indicated an illuminated indicator on the base. Motorola indicated that they do not have an illuminated dial. Motion by Norberg, Second by Neintz to award the bid on base station and radios to the low bidder, Motorola Inc. in the amount of S 3,779.25 to be de] ivered 60 days after receipt of order and to allow the exception on the specifications of not having an illuminated indicator and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to purchase same. Roll Call - All Ayes ANTENNA TOWER Mr. Watson reported on the bids received May 2 for an antenna tower. Only two bids had been received. Mr. Watson indicated that more had been expected but they never came in. The two bids received were from Advance Industries in the amount of S 57,853 and Tri-State Erection Company of Lakeville in the ar,':unt of S 19,791.25. Mr. Watson elaborated on the tower bid by Tri-State Erection Company. He reported on similar towers which they erected in the Metropolitan area. A discussion was held on the vast difference in the bid amounts. Mr. Watson explained that the bid by Advance Industries was For a r~.uch elaborate single unit tower than the tower bid by Tri-State, which is supported by legs. A discussion was held on the difference in construction and maintenance of the structure. Mr. Gustafson indicated that no maintenance would be needed on the tower from Tri-State for at least twenty years. He further indicated that this tower bid did not include lighting. Councilman Norberg reported that the F.A.A. does not require a structure under 200 feet to have lighting. The question was raised as to whether Tri-State Erection met the specification requirements. Mr. Gustafson indicated that a further suudy of their bid would be needed, but it appears that they have. A discussion was held on financing of the structure. Mr. Watson discussed obtaining a loan on the tower and pay it back using receipts received from rents on the use of the tower. He indicated possible users for the tower. .Hr. Watson was instructed to obtain some firm proposals as to how many renters would be using the tower and the income which might be anticipated. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to table the award of bid until the next regular meeting pending further information on the structure itself and financing. Roll Call - All Ayes. TOWING CONTRACT The present towing contract expires June 30, 1974. Motion by NOrberg, Second by Land to authorize City Manager to advertise for bids on towing contract to be opened June lO. Roll Call All Ayes. CONSIDERATION OF INFORMAL BIDS ON REGULATORY AND WARNING SIGNS City Engineer Brown reported on the informal bids which had been received on regulatory and warning signs. He informed the council that the low bidder in all cases was Newman Signs of Jamestorn, North Dakota. May 13, 1974 A discussion was held on whether the possibilities of joint purchasing had been looked into. Mr. Brown indicated that any joint purchasing with Hennepin County would have had to been done a year ago. Anoka County has already purchased the signs. Mr. Brown reported that you can not purchase signs through the Highway Department. Motion by Heintz, Second by Land to award informal bid on regulatory and warning signs to Newman Signs in the amount of $ 4,145.90. Roll Call - All ayes. INFORMAL BIDS FOR STREET NAME SIGNS This request is for the purchase of new street name signs as part of a project to replace all such signs in Columbia Heights with those treated with scotch light. Mr. Watson indicated that $ 3,000. had been budgeted for this item. A discussion was held on the method of scotch lighting these signs. Councilman Norberg asked if it would not be possible to buy these signs with it already on them rather than the City doing the application. Mr. Brown indicated that it would be less expensive to do it ourselves. He reported that Anoka County will let us use their ovens for the application. Motion by Logacz, Second by Land to authorize the Engineering Dept. to take informal bids on street name signs and mounting materials with a report to be made back at the next regular meeting on May 28. Roll Call - All Ayes INCREASE IN TAXI CAB RATES A lengthy discussion on the desirability of raising the taxi cab rates was held. Mr. Watson referred the council to a report he had made on rates charged by Mpls. and St. Paul Yellow Cab companies. He indicated that the Union in Mpls. is planning on petitioning the City Council for permission to raise their rates, but to date they have not done so. Mr. LaMont from Columbia Heights Cab Company reported on his feelings for the need for an increase. He pointed out that it is difficult to compare suburban companies with the "urban"area, meaning Minneapolis. The council indicated that always in the past the suburban areas had kept in line with the rates charged in Minneapolis. Motion by Norberg Second by Land to table this item until action is taken by the Mpls. council on taxi cab rates. Roll Call -Logacz, Norberg Aye Heintz, Land, Nawrocki - Nay. Motion did not carry. Further discussion followed this motion. Councilman Land requested that the City Manager check with other suburban cab companies to see what their rates are. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that the City Manager should also contact the municipalities. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to table this item until additional information is available, as requested, from the other communities. Roll Call - All Ayes. FENCE WAIVER, 4228 JACKSON STREET N.E. This waiver was for a six foot chain link fence to be extended from the back line of the house to the front line of the house f~r Mr. John Carsik 4228 Jackson Street. A discussion was held on what the ordinance states regarding fence height. Cuuncilman Logacz reported on the action taken on this request at the Planning Commission meeting. Motion by Logacz, Second by Land to grant waiver for six foot chain link fence to extend to the front line of the house at 4228 Jackson St. contingent upon the basis that the fence contain no aluminum slats and if problems should arise with the fence, the Councl can revocate this waiver. Roll Call - All Ayes TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Stop Sign placement on /~3~ at Pierce and Tyler. The Traffic Commission received a petition requesting stop signs to be put up at /~3~ and Pierce in all three directions. Prior to the discussion on this Councilman Norberg asked if proper hearings had been held on all traffic commission items. Engineer Brown reported on the happenings. Attorney Kal ina pointed out that there is no actual definition of a hearing. Quite a lengthy discussion followed on the placement of stop signs in general and several residents voiced their opinions. The discussion turned to the question of 43½. The Traffic Commission recommendation was also to place a stop sign on Lt3½ at Tyler westbound. A couple from the area was present to speak in favor of these signs. Councilmen Land and Logacz spoke at great length on why stop signs are often necessary to help deter speed on certain streets. It was indicated that there often are cars "racing" on L~3~ arid Lhe stop signs might discourage this. Mr. Watson presented information from the Poi ice stating that on a normal patrol in this area, 1+3½ is checked. This is done particularly following calls from residents in the area. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to place stop signs on /~3'~ at Pierce East bound, West bound, and North bound and also on /~3~ stopping west bound traffic at Tyler Place. Roll Call - All Ayes Three-way stop sign placement at Lincoln Terrace and Johnson Street This item again brought a very lengthy discussion on the placement of stop signs in general. Several residents voiced their opinions. Mr. Brown explained procedure followed when stop sign request is received. A petition was brought to the Council from a resident on Lincoln Terrace with signatures from people in that area favoring stop signs at Lincoln Terrace and Johnson Street. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to receive this petition and that it be placed on file. Roll Call - All Ayes Residents were present who spoke both for and against the placement of these signs. Those in favor of them indicated that cars travel at 9rear speeds on Lincoln Terrace and this is hazardous to children especially. Much traffic comes on this street from the high school. those people who spoke against these signs indicated that they had lived their a number of years and that there had never been any problem. A heated discussion arose from the two sides. Other methods of speed control were discussed. One resident asked about using "Slow Children" signs. Mr. Brown reported that these are not very successful. People who travel the route every day begin to ignore these signs. In a way it seems that the city is encouraging children to play in the streets withthose signs, and Mr. Brown indicated that this is certainly not the case. Councilman Norberg brought up the possibility of using a "dip" in the street as a method of slowing down traffic. Councilman Logacz pointed out that the City is liable for any damaged cars due to a dip of this sort. A lengthy discussion was held around this proposal. The citizens present were in favor of trying this rather than the stop signs. Councilman Logacz recommended the use of a "rise~' rather than dip because once a street is damaged in such a manner it is impossible to replace. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out the problem of snow removal around an irregularity in the street. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz that a hearing be set up for the next regular council meeting on Nay 28 on the installation of an experimental traffic retardation device on Lincoln Terrace south of Johnson Street. Hearing notices are to be sent to all May 13, 1974 residents on Lincoln Terrace and Johnson Street within 300' of the intersection of the two streets. Roll Call - Logacz, Heintz, Norberg - Aye Land, Nawrocki - Nay Motion carried. Prior to that time the Engineering Dept. is to design possible methods for this and investigate the costs that would be involved. No Parking Signs on Stinson Boulevard from 39th to 4Oth Dr. Paul Will lams had requested this because the parking along this street blocks the view for people coming out of the clinic parking lot and creates a traffic hazard. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to grant request for No Parking signs to be placed on Stinson Boulevard from 39th to 40th on the west side. Roll Call - All Ayes. Traffic Control - 49th Avenue The School Board had requested that the City make a study with the State and County regarding the installation of push control signs at one or more of the cross walks at Johnson and 49th, Fillmore and 49th, and at the main school entrance midway between. Mr. Brown reported on what would be done if this were authorized. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to authorize the Public Works Department to conduct a study on 49th Avenue with the County and State Highway departments and with the sc. hool district to determine need for traffic control. Roll Call -All Ayes Safety Council Award Banquet This banquet is at the Radisson Hotal on May 23. The cost is $7.95 per person. The City is to receive the 1973 Meritorious Achievement Award in Safety Traffic Education, Enforcement, and Engineering. Councilman Land will receive it on behalf of the City. Motion by Land, Second by Heintz to authorize attendance by members of the traffic commission and of the City staff to attend this banquet. Roll Call - All Ayes A recess was called at ll:O0. The meeting reconvened at ll:lO. Affirmative Action Policy Mr. Archie Anderson explained the Affirmative Action Program. He was asking for the council to endorse the Affirmative Action Statement which was presented to them. Mayor Nawrocki questioned some of the wording of the statement. He indicated that this statement would require that even the smallest contract with the City such as a $10.00 purchase or less would require that the vendor have an affirmative action policy or else we could not do business with them. He requested a broader statement which would not be so confining. Mr. Watson agreed with this opinion. A discussion was held on the statement. Mayor Nawrocki worked out a new wording of the section in question. The attorney's opinion was sought on this, and he stated that this would be acceptable. Motion by Norberg, Second by Logacz to adopt the affirmative action policy statement as amended by the Mayor. Roll Call - All Ayes (statement made a part of the attachments to the minutes herewith) THIRD STREET CURB DESIGN Several businessmen from the industries along Third Street were present requesting a cut curb which they could drive over for parking purposes. A lengthy discussion was held regarding their desires. Mr. Brown indicated May 13, 1974 that the State Highway Department has designed this project with the corner curbs. Mr. Brown reported having had the State Aid Engineer out to check on changing the design and was told it was not possible. The project is scheduled to start this week. If the City were to change the design on their own they would run the risk of loosing state aid funds. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to concur with the Engineering Department recommendation to continue as planned with the State Highway Department to put: in barrier curb as designed and to work with the industrial people to place driveways wherever possible. Roll Call - Ayes. Motion by Land, Second by Logacz to recess the meeting at 1:00 a.m. until that evening, Tuesday, May 14, at 8:00 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 8:16 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 1974 Roll Call - Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Land, Nawrocki present Motion by Heintz, Second by Land to pay bill #8969 in the amount of $ 114.00 out of its proper fund. Roll Call - Logacz, Heintz, Land, Ilawrocki - Ayes Norberg abstained. Ordinance #819 Providing for the Issuance of $450,0OO of Bonds A discussion was held on whether or not to consider the second reading of this Ordinance. Councilm n Heintz questioned whether passing this ordinance would in any way obligate the City to issue these bonds at any particular time. City Manager Watson explained that this is only a means of r~aking it possible to issue these bonds when and if the City chooses. It would not obligate the City in any way to ever issue them. The Ordinance would remain in effect and if it took as long as two years even, it would still be possibte to issue the bonds. Mayor Nawrocki asked if the City of Minneapol is has paid on their outstanding special assessments to Columbia Heights. Mr. Watson stated that they have with the exception of the trunk water main installation. A discussion followed on this. Mayor Nawrocki stated that perhaps the City Attorney should investigate getting the payment from Minneapolis, Councilman Norberg asked how the City stands on indebtedness. Mr. Watson explained. The Councilmen each voiced their opinion on whether to read this ordinance or not: Norberg, Heintz, and Nawrocki were not in favor of the reading. Land and Logacz favored it. The~'e was no second reading at this lime. ORDINANCE NO. 816 VACATING A PUBLIC ALLEY This ordinance would vacate the public alley right-of-way near the City owned property at 675-37th Avenue. Mr. Watson expressed desire that it be read. Councilman Heintz asked if there has been notification of a hearing for all adjoining property owners. Examination proved that the City owned ali the ]and around this location. There are apartments abutting this alley but not right on it. City Attorney stated that they should still be notified for a hearing. A hearing will be set up for a later meeting. Second reading was not held. ORDINANCE #737 Swimming Pool Ordinance Mayor Nawrocki asked why this ordinance was not incorporated on the New Zoning Ordinance. A discussion followed on whether it should be or not. Mr. Watson stated that this would probably hold up the second reading of the zoning ordinance if they were to try to incorporate the May 13, 1974 swimming pool ordinance into it at this time. Decision was to hold this first reading until later on in the meeting as City Atrorney Kalina would be comine at 9:30 and they could ask his opinion at that time. ORDINANCE NO. 821 AMENDING ORDINANCE #798 REGULATING THE USE OF HIGHWAYS WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS A first reading was held on this ordinance. ORDINANCE #822 - Fence Ordinance This ordinance would repeal the existing fence ordinance and set up a new one. Mayor Nawrocki again wanted to know why this was not included in the new zoning ordinance. The first reading was held up until the City Attorney arrived later in the meeting. POLLING PLACES Due to the closing of Oakwood School where precincts 1 and 8 voted, it was necessary to set up new locations for these. City Manager Watson suggested that precinct 1 be located in the Field House along with Precinct #2 which is already located there. He suggested that Precinct #8 be put in the McKenna Park Building. Councilman Norberg expressed his opinion that the McKenna Park building would be too small. The voters would have to line up outside of the building. A discussion followed on possible locations for these two precincts. Councilman Norberg asked about the possibility of putting #8 in Columbia Junior High. Decision was finally as follows: Precinct #1 will be located in the Field House along with Precinct #2. Precinct #6, presently located in Columbia Junior High, will move to Silver Lake School. Precinct #8 will move into Columbia Junior High. Precinct #11, presently located in Silver Lake School, will move to the Ostrander Park Building. All other precincts will vote where they have been. SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES Minnesota State Firemen's Association Conference: Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz to authorize expenses for five members of the Columbia Heights Fire Department to attend the Minnesota State Fi remens' Association Conference in Hibbing on June 7,8,9. Roll Call - All Ayes Safety Conference: Motion by Land, Second by Logacz to authorize the expenses for two men to attend the Minnesota Safety Council Safety Conference on May 23 and May 24. Roll Call - All Ayes. COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS APPOINTMENTS P~rk Board: Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to appoint JoAnn Melin to the Park Board to fulfill the unexpired term of Marv Super. Roll Call - A11 Ayes. Planning and Zoning: Motion by Logacz, Second by Land to appoint Marcia Bennett to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call - Logacz, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki - Ayes Norberg - Nay Human Rights Commission: Motion by Heintz, Second by Norber9 that the following appointments be made to the Human Rights Commission: Bonita Helgesen for a full three year term Douglas He]gesen for a full three year term Scott Welch to fulfill unexpired term of Lynette Thomson Jerome Rusin to fulfill unexpired term of Lee Graczyk RESIGNATION OF ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN Councilman Norberg explained his reason for wanting to report on this. He pointed out the necessity of finding a person who is capable of becoming head librarian when Mrs. Deeb]e retires. He informed the Council of the plans for Mr. Carlson from the Library Board and Mrs. Deeble to interview the app]icants. He asked Mr. Watson to be sure this is advertised so as to keep in line with the Affirmative Action program. Mr. Watson stated that Mrs. Deeble has already seen about pub] ishing it. Mr. Norberg reported on plans for quieting the '~noisy air-conditioner" in the library. A recess was called at 9:15 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:35. At this time City Attorney Kal ina had arrived and expressed his opinion on incorporating Ordinance #737, Swimming Pools, and Ordinance #822, Fences, into the zoning ordinance. He pointed out that he thought one basic reason why they were not already incorporated into it was that when the original new proposed zoning ordinance came from the planner, Midwest Planning, they did not have them included. At this point in time, to incorporate them into it would greatly delay the second reading and hearing of the zoning ordinance. These two ordinances would have to go back to the Planning Commission for hearings just as the zoning ordinance had. He also stated that the majority of other municipal ities do not have swimming pool and fence ordinance within their zoning ordinance. They are separate. First reading held on Ordinance #737 and ~z822. Mayor Nawrocki asked if a proclamation had been prepared for Oakwood School closing. Mr. Watson will have one prepared for the Mayor's signature by the end of the week for publication. LICENSES Short discussion on application for license to hold an auction on July /~ from Mr. Anton P. Hanson, 900 - 5]st Avenue. This license will be held and Mr. Hanson is to bring in the same requirements that were on his app]ication for his auction in 1973. Motion by Norberg, Second by Land that the remaining ]icenses be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Land -Ayes Motion by Norberg, Second by Land that Secretary Pro-Tern, Margo Emerson, be'. paid the same for the continued meeting on Tuesday evening as if it were a separate regular council meeting. Roll Cal] - Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Land- Ayes HEARING ON NEW ZONING ORDINANCE Motion by Land, Second by Logacz that the date of the second reading and hearing on the New Zoning Ordinance #8i8 be held June ]7 at 7:00 at the Field House. Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Land - Ayes May 13, 1974 WATER TOWER Public Works Director, Earl Gustafson, presented a report on the water tower. A lengthy discussion was held on the possibility of purchasing a new water tower. Mr. Gustafson presented sketches and brochures of possible designs of water towers. He elaborated on the situation which exists in the present water tower. It is in need of major repair. His recommendation was that it should be replaced, and he further recommended the pedestal sphere type of tower. The Councilmen expressed their views. They all agreed that a new tower would be the most desirable choice and agreed with the Public Works Director recommendation of the pedestal sphere type. Mr. Gustafson indicated that it would take from one to two years before one could be erected. A discussion followed on funding of a new tower. Mr. Watson suggested the use of a 10% sir tax on water bills to be levied over a period of four years or more. Land, Heintz, Logacz, and Nawrocki agreed that this would be desirable. Councilman Norberg indicated his preference to use revenue sharing. From this point the Engineering Department will investigate a new tower further, writing specifications, and setting up the time for taking bids. Mayor Nawrocki asked for information on moving the bus shelter at 37th Avenue. He stated that he had spoken to someone from the M.T.C. and they had reported on conversations with Mr. Brown on financing the placement of the concrete slab on the boulevard forthe shelter. Mayor Nawrocki reported that he had discussed possibly splitting the cost with MTC. RESOLUTION #74-24 Offered by Logacz, Seconded by Land Roll Call All Ayes BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that concurrence be made in the following appointments: City Clerk-Treasurer: Mr. John Schedler effective May 13, 1974; City Assessor: Mrs. Mildred V. Carlson effective April 1, 1974. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following salaries be established for 1974: City Manager at $22,000 effective January 1, 1974 plus an automobile allowance of $ 75.00 per month. City Clerk at $17,000 per year effective as of appointment date May 13, 1974. City Assessor: at $ 15,OO0 per year effective as of appointment date April 1, 1974. Following Councilman Norberg's inquiry, Mr. Watson stated that our cash register had been serviced and now imprints more clearly. Mayor Nawrocki asked if the insurance on Officers Hickey and Friis has been settled. Mr. Watson reported on having had contact with Paul Miner and it is being taken care of. Councilman Heintz reported on a letter received from the Park Board requesting that they have more input into the development of LaBelle Park. This will be placed on the agenda for the next Council meeting. A short discussion was held on a report from Street Superintendent DeMars on stump removal. Councilman Heintz brought the item of sidewalk repair in Columbia Heights, particularly he wanted to know if a hearing has ever been held on sidewalks ~outh of 4Oth, and in particular on Mill Street. The large tree roots are breaking up the sidewalk on Mill Street and a discussion was held on how this might be taken care of. CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Watson reminded the Council that he would be at the City Manager's conference Thursday and Friday that week. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS gustafson reported on receipt of basic map giving basic orientation on the flood insurance program from HUD. He also reported on fence replacement at 636 - 37th Avenue next to the City Services Center. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to authorize payment of S 917.72 to Mr. Kenneth Warren for the full amount of replacement and landscaping done. Roll gall - All Ayes Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz to adjourn at 11:20 p.m. Roll Call All Ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Secretary Pro-Tern