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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 28, 1974 (2)May 28, 1974 Official Proceedings Regular Meeting May 28, 1974 Meeting was called to order at 8:13 p.m. Roll Call - Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Land, Nawrocki -all present Invocation was given by Councilman Norberg MINUTES OF MAY 13 REGULAR MEETING Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz that the minutes of the May 13 meeting be approved as presented in writing and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call - All Ayes PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Land, Second by Heintz that the bills as listed be paid out of the proper funds. Roll Call - All Ayes Famous Brands 49.67 Johnson Bros.Whsle Liq. 449.00 Old Peoria Co Inc. 145.92 Ed Phillips & Sons Co. 8,506.06 Twin City Wine Co. 666.08 Val Bjornson,State Treas. 3,234.44 Val Bjornson, State Treas. Griggs Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros. Whsle Liq. Ed Phillips & Sons Kenneth Warren Minn. Safety Council Minn. Safety Council Postmaster of Mpls. Akins Fire Equip. Co. Albinson American Linen Supply Anoka County Treas. Baldwin Chev. Inc. B & B Seat Cover Co. B & E Patrol Bury & Carlson Inc. CityWide Locksmithing Col.Hgts. Pharmacy Col.Hgts. Library-Petty cash Col.Hgts.Water Dept. Cont. Safety Equip. Co. Coop. Lead & Chemical Co. Cy's Mens Wear 141.97 69.78 3,035.27 3,059.46 917.72 9.90 31.80 3OO.OO 64. OO 734.30 16.50 520.66 11.29 13.50 350.OO 197.10 2.00 14.95 22.67 27.40 10.36 523.92 DeLuxe Plating Mitch DeMars Dodge Btdg. Cost Service Dunkley Surfacing Fridley Office Supply General Electric Genuine Parts Co. Gillette Tire & Warehouse Merle Glader Glenwood Inglewood Gross InduStrial Royhl Hedblad Hoover Wheel AligNnment Tom Hosch Hydraulic Specialty Industrial Supply Ronald Kalina Keep Fill Products Koch Refining Co. Leef Bros. Inc. McGraw Hill Book Co. Metropolitan Sewer Bd. Miller Davis New Minar Ford Mpls. Gas Co. Mpls. Oxygen Co. Minn. Dept. of Highways Modern Cleanup Municipal Finance Off. Assn. 7.50 7 .OO 15.95 1,279.93 93.85 5,308.38 584.06 48.76 30.OO 73.35 11.6O 10.OO 37.50 1 2.00 25.8O 12.68 1 ,333.33 18.84 319.80 122.45 14.90 11 ,809.81 197.OO 36.66 660.1 2 31.37 112.15 1 , OOO. OO 7O.OO Minn. Chapter HFDA No. States Power N.W. Bell Tel. N.W.Bell Tel. N.W.Tire Co. of Bt. Paul Chas Olson & Sons Oxford Chdmical s P i t ney Bowes Soil Engr. Services Tracy Printing U.S.Pipe & Foundry Vogel Paint & Wax Co. Water Products Co. Wall Street Journal Malcolm O. Watson Rosella C. Wilson Wissota Mfg. Co. W.W.Genera tot Rbidrs Zack ' s Ziegler Inc. Zip-Penn Inc. Tracy Printing Williams itardware Payroll Account Better Homes 5 Gardens The Bookmen Inc. Bro-Dart inc. Demco Educational Corp. Discount Records Doubleday & Co. Inc. Elliot Film Co. Heights Electric Listening Library McGraw Hill Book Co. ~c~rugor Mag.Agency Monarch Book Co. Nelson's Office Supply lQ.Q0 Outdoor Life Book Club 7.60 2,3l 4.80 Pos tmaster 42.00 45.00 Quill Corp. 104.68 1,220.01 Bt.Paul Book & Sta. Co. 17i.43 458.30 Howard Sams 8 Co.lnc. 13.38 ]~0.75 Shoppers Charge 80.4] 2,223/90 Time Life Books 10.91 93.30 Time Life REcords 15.55 ]3.50 U of M Audio Visual Ext. 3.96 26.15 Walt Disney Ed.Mat]s.Co. 365.47 439.33 United Nations Publications 4.00 289.50 Payroll Acct. Ext,salaries 2,388.50 2,255.54 Modern H~g. & Air Cond. 113.70 9.50 Col.Metal Fabrications 379.00 100.40 Chas. Freidheim Co. 157.60 1 50.00 Royhl Hedblad 20.00 10. O0 Lowry Lumber Co. 66.87 83.20 N.W.Bel 1 Tel. 15.]5 178.75 Paul Reil lng 141.22 41.74 Superior Prod.Mfg. Co. 28.60 7~.82 Cci.Hts.& Dist.13 Rec. Comm, 40.00 12.25 Litho Spec. Inc. 744.00 341.71 Richard F'etkofF 50.00 ~1 ,648.82 Sun Hewspapers 8.45 7.62 Target Stores 2.58 25.12 Eberhard Candy S Tob.Co. 311.15 3.76 Chester Ewer 41.28 ~4.12 C.V.Hewitt 20.64 66.~ H.W.8ell Tel. 5.50 45.36 Pepsi Cola Bot[ling Co. 82.20 L;.6.O2 Peterson & Kalina 545.43 268.75 Electric Serv. Co. 810.O0 52.80 H $ S Asphalt Co. 11,363.19 19.42 Hetro Engineering 14,016.40 128.7~ ~lson Plumbing 1,087.20 ~50.51 Par-Z Cot, tract ing 3,218.99 10. ~8 ]'46 ,'7'40 . 34 BIDS - 675-37th AVENUE N.E. Mr. Hentges was again present and at this time presented a proposal for an intended building. He explained his plans briefly to the CoJnci]. A discussion followed on his proposal. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that these plans still did not indicate the entire proposed usage. Councilman Logacz discussed the viewpoint that Mr. Hentges be awarded the bid. He explained that the Flanning and Zoning Commission would have to ultimately consider and recommend any plans for the building and at that time could require what they felt was necesary. Discussion followed on these statements. Motion by Logacz, Second by Heintz to award the bid on 675-37th Avenue to the high bidder, Mr. Kenneth Hentges, in the amount of $ ]9,500. No action taken on this motion at this time. Further discussion took place. City Attorney Kalina indicated that the previous Planning Commission recommendation for changing thezoning on the property from R-3 to M-1 was based only on the plans presented by Mr. Bizal at the time of the rezoning hearing. He indicated that their recommendation would not apply to any other M-1 usage. He cautioned that it be included in the ~otion for award of bid that it be contingent upon recommendation for rezoning to M-1 from the Zoning Commission. Motion by Norberg, Second by Land to amend original motion to include that the sale would not be finalized until a re-recommendation is received from the Planninq Commission to rezone this May 28, 1974 property to M-1 for the proposal presented by Mr. Kenneth Hentges. Roll Call on this amendment - Logacz, Land, Nawrocki - Ayes Heintz, Norberg - Nay Roll Call on the original motion as amended (to award bid on 675-37th Avenue to high bidder, Mr. Kenneth Hentges, in the amount of $19,500 with the contingency that the sale would not be finalized until receipt of a re-recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to re-zone this property to M-1 for the proposal presented by Mr. Hentges)- All Ayes HEARING ON TRAFFIC DETERENT ON LINCOLN TERRACE City Engineer, George Brown, began the hearing by reporting on the Engineering Department sketches for possible installation of a "bump" on Lincoln Terrace as a means of slowing down traffic. He reported on traffic counts which had been taken on this street, and on the conditions of the street at present. He referred to the Police Report on speed checks on Lincoln Terrace. He pointed out the need for any installation to be safe for the legal speed at 30 m.p.h, and yet cause a driver discomfort at speeds above the limit. He pointed out the hazards involved in installing a "dip" or "bumpI' in the road. These included the problem of suits against the City if someone should hurt themselves or their cars, damage to the street surface, and plowing in the winter. His recommendation was that no such installation should be made, but stated that they could put it in if passed by the Council. He presented sketches of a possible design of a bump. It would be a trapezoidal bituminoLJs bump formed 4" high above road surface, centered on an l l' base and tapered to the' curb ends. Councilman Logacz asked what the City responsibility is as far as warning signs near the bump. City Attorney Kalina stated that a I'bump" sign would be needed. Mr. Brown stated intentions to post "bump" signs as well as a suggested speed of less than 30 m.p.h. Residents of the area were present and expressed their views on the bump. It was apparent that no one present objected to the "bump". The discussion centered for awhile on stop sign placement rather than the "bump", and on the conditions in general in this area. Two residents presented a letter stating that they would be happy to have the bump placed in front of their homes. They live directly across from one another. Councilman NOrberg questioned the possibility of placing non-permanent bump for experimental purposes. Mr. Brown pointed out that it would be more desirable to place a bituminous bump and remove that at a later date if it should be so decided. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to authorize the installation of a 4" bump as designed by the Engineering Department in front of 1468 and 1461 Lincoln Terrace to be financed out of the general fund for streets. Roll Call - Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki - Ayes Land - Nay Further discussion followed. Councilman Land expressed the desire that a bump be constructed in a parking lot or someplace where it could be tested before putting it on the City street. One of the residents present questioned when this installation would come up for review. He pointed out that it was stated that this is being put in as an experiment only. An experiment implies that at some time it would be looked at to see if it is working out. He cautioned that it could become a permanence without actually serving the purpose of slowing down traffic. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that if it absolutely did not work, the citizens would be back asking for something to be done. If no one ever came back complaining May 28, 1974 it would probably be assumed to be working. He urged the people to come back and let the Council know if they feel it is not doing the job. A recess was called at 9:52 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 10:05 p.m. ANTENNA TOWER A lengthy discussion was held regarding the desirability of erecting an antenna tower near the water tower. Mr. Watson stated that following the last council meeting he had written letters to posslb]e users of the tower, and to date no firm proposals for rental amounts had been received. He reported on receipt of a letter from Northwestern Bell indicating that they preferred that the City state a rental price and they would answer according to that. A representative from Metro Fone Communications was present with a proposal. This proposal appeared to be far below any estimate given previously. The Council expressed concern on this. A discussion followed on whether or not to even erect a tower at all. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that this proposed tower was for the purpose of helping out those companies with antennas presently on the water tower. They would have to be removed for the repairs and/or replacement of the water tower. The proposed antenna tower was not for the benefit of the City, but for those owning the antennas. If the City could not profit or break even by erecting this tower, it possibly should not be erected. Mr. Watson reported on a receipt of communications from Midwestern Relay Company on a proposal to erect an antenna tower at their expense and the City would maintain it. No one was present at the meeting from Midwestern Relay. More information would be required from them regarding this proposal. Representatives from General Television, Inc. were present at this meeting with a similar proposal of erecting a tower at the company's expense. Mr. Robert Hinkiey, Assistant to the President at General Television and Bill Home, also from General Television, spoke on this proposal. They indicated that there had not be~n enough time for their company to prepare a formal proposal prior to the meeting, but if given the opportunity they would present a proposal in the near future. The company would erect the tower at their expense, with the agreement that they would use it and the City would control it. The representative from Metro Fone indicated that this company would also be interested in a proposal for erecting a tower, but that they had understood that the City did not want this. Further discussion took place on financing a tower. Concern was expressed over the fact that no firm offers for rental amounts had been received. The representative present from Northwestern Bell indicated that perhaps the letter they had received did not clarify exactly what was wanted. He indicated that the company would want to retain space on a tower if it was built, and would pay what the City would ask~ but he could not say this on a firm basis. He requested that the City ask a firm price and get response in that way. The discussion continued around the bids received previously for building a tower. Motion by Land, Second by Logacz to reject all bids and discontinue any plans for construction of an antenna tower. No vote taken on this motion, May 28, 1974 Following further discussion, Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to table the motion to reject bids in order to leave options open for awl~ile yet either to award bid or to consider other possibilities on building a tower. Roll Call - Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki - Aye Logacz, Land Nay Motion to reject bids was tabled. Prior to the next meeting, Mr. Watson was directed to again attempt to get firm proposals for rental amounts on the tower. He was directed to ask for their agreement on a firm price as stated by Mr. Watson rather than leave the amount open for their offer. ORDINANCE NO. 821 Second reading held on Ordinance No. 821, Amending Ordinance #798, Regulating the Use of Highways Within the City of Columbia Heights Incorporating the Provisions of the State Highway Registration Act by Reference and Imposing a Penalty for the Violation Thereof. Offered by Land, Second by Norberg Roll Call - All Ayes Ordinance No. 821 was adopted. PROCLAMATION ON OAKWOOD SCHOOL CLOSING Mayor Nawrocki read the following proclamation: WHEREAS, the citizens of Columbia Heights for the past fifty-nine years have had the service of Oakwood School as an institution of learning in our community, and WHEREAS, a large number of our citizens carry fond memories of their elementary school days in Oakwood, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the need for Oakwood School no longer exists and the school is therefore closing for the last time, and it is altogether appropriate that we set aside this day of the official closing as a special day of commemoration, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do hereby proclaim Saturday, June 1, 1974 as Oakwood School Commemoration Day and do recommend that all of the former students of Oakwood School and all citizens from our community schedule a visit to Oakwood on this day to participate in the closing ceremonies at this well known institution of learning in our City. TAXI CAB RATES City Manager, Malcolm Watson, referred the Council to a telephone survey report done following the last Council meeting. He pointed out that Town Taxi serves most of the first string suburbs and they follow the Minneapolis rates. Mr. LaMont was present from Columbia Heights Cab Company and urged the Council to al low the raise in rates. He stated that he must buy his supply of fuel directly from service stations. He further stated that most other suburban cab companies are much larger than his and they have their own supplies of gas. Discussion followed on rates charged in the other suburbs. Motion by Land, Second by Heintz to deny request to raise taxi cab rates at this time in view that a raise may be granted when the City of Minneapolis grants a raise to the Minneapolis cab companies. Roll Call - All Ayes May 28, 1974 METRO TELETYPE SYSTEM A letter was received from Police Chief Glader stating that as of June l, 1974 the cost for the Metro Teletype system would go up to $400.00 per month. The present rate had been $99.29 per month. This raise in rates had been anticipated in the 1974 budget. Motion by Land, Second by Heintz to continue the Metro Teletype System at $400 per month for the balance of 1974. Roll Call - All Ayes PROJECTS ON STREET RE-WORKING FOR 1974 Mr. Watson discussed a list of streets presented by Street Superintendent, Mitch DeMars, on oiled streets that should either be reworked or tight bladed during the coming construction season. Mr. Watson explained the necessity of setting up hearings for this work. A discussion was held on these streets. Mr. Watson recommended that the council defer action on this until a breakdown on areas and a list of costs can be shown whereby hearings could be set up. No action was necessary as this was only a report. At a future meeting hearings may be set up. CONSTRUCTION OF BAND STAND Park Superintendent, John Murzyn, was present and discussed plans for the construction of a band stand. He stated that the Recreation Commission had $3,000 budgeted for this item, and thus, would share the costs. Bids had been received from Hanson in the amount of $ 3,385.00 and from Nedegard in the amount of $ 3,069.00. The City would supply the materials at an approximate cost of $1,595.00. Pre-stress concrete plank to be purchased by the City and put in by the contractor would cost around $ 3,250. A discussion was held on the costs involved. Mayor Nawrocki was concerned whether or not the Enginering Department had had any input in the planning of the structure. Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz to authorize the purchase of materials not to exceed $ 1,600 based on informal quotations from at least two separate suppliers. Roll Call - All Ayes Motion by Norberg, Second by Land to award contract for the construction of the band stand to Nedegard Construction in the amount of $ 3,069.00 and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into contract for same. Roll Call - All ayes Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to authorize payment of $3,250 for pre-stress concrete plank based on low informal competitive bids, and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to purchase same. Roll Call -All Ayes SUBDIVISION REQUEST Mr. Raymond Nelson requested permission to subdivide his lot described as Lot 2, Block l, Walton's Sunny Acres. His intention would be to sell the back parcels to the owners on Stinson Boulevard. A lengthy discussion was held on these plans. The Council expressed concern that these landlocked parcels would be allowed to go delinquent. It was pointed out that at present Mr. Nelson takes good care of these lots, but if he were to subdivide them, perhaps they would be allowed to becone overgrown with weeds, etc. if they were not sold. Motion by Land, second by Heintz to table this subdivision request pending further information. Roll Call All Ayes In the meantime Mr. Nelson will be informed of the concerns of the Council. The City Attorney will be asked to verify the legal procedures ~'vailable May 28, 1974 to be sure that the two properties are not allowed to go delinquent, and check into the possibility of transferring the titles to these parcels directly to the other two parcels to which the proposed sale would be made. LATE REQUESTS Mayor Nawrocki pointed out to Mr. John Murzyn and others present that the deadline on Local and Urban Affairs Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants is not far away. Mrs. Joyce Meier, 4931 Jackson Street, addressed the Council regarding the fence ordinance regulations. She was concerned about why a fence can not be constructed as high as an individual wants to go without being required to seek a waiver from the Council. She was further concerned about having to bring a letter to the Planning and Zoning Commission from her neighbor stating they have no objection to a fence higher than the requirement. Mayor Nawrocki explained the purpose behind these requirements. Mrs. Meier is appearing at tl3e next Planning and Zoning Commission on a fence waiver. She expressed her views that this should not be required and that if a waiver is needed, she should be allowed to go directly to the Council. Mrs. Meier also spoke on other items which she was concerned about, including "young people" congregating in Kordiak Park. Mayor Nawrocki inquired about plans for anyone attending the annual meeting of the League of Minnesota Municipalities on June 6 at the Ambassador Motor Hotel. He wanted to know if anyone was planning on or was interested in going. He stated that he would like to go. Arrangements will be made for his attendance. ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUB LICENSE The Athletic Boosters Club requested a renewal of their beer license for 1974 with the fee to be waived. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to grant request for beer license for the Athletic Boosters Club for 1974 with the fee to be waived. Roll Call - All Ayes ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Nawrocki reported on receiving a letter from Mr. Vernon Hoium, Attorney representing Silver Lake Clinic, requesting the zoning on the Silver Lake Clinic to be L-B (limited business) rather than R-1 (single family residential) so as to eliminate the need to annually seek a special use permit to operate the clinic in the present zoning. This letter will be kept on file for consideration at the time of the second reading of the - New Zoning Ordinance on June 17. May 28, 1974 AUCTION LICENSE A request for an auction license was received for 900-51st Avenue for July 4. A discussion was held on the application received and the accompanying letters. Concern was displayed by the Council that this application involves more than merely the auction license itself. It appears that Mr. Hanson is asking for license to operate a food wagon as well. Mr. Yantos explained the procedure for this application. The actual application the City is concerned with is the auction. Mr. Hanson had letters from the neighboring properties expressing that they would not object to this auction and allowing people to park or: their properties at the time of the auction. Motion by Land, Second by Logacz to grant request for an auction license to Mr. Anton R. Hanson, 900-5lst Avenue for the 4th of July. Roll Call - All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki directed that the license will be noted on the bottom so that Mr. Hanson is aware that this license is for the auction only and nothing else. OTHER LICENSES Motion by Heintz, second by Land to grant the remaining licenses upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes Councilman Norberg raised the question of the ice-cream truck in Columbia Heights. Little discussion was held on this item. Councilman Norberg was informed that they are licensed by the State. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT An agreement was received from Anoka County for consideration by the City on a joint powers agreement to obtain a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reimbursement for the removal of junk and abandoned motor vehicles. Motion by Land, Second by Norberg to enter joint powers agreement with the County of Anoka for the removal of junk and abandoned motor vehicles and other scrap metals. Roll Call - All Ayes NEW BUSINESS City Engineer Brown presented plans for the urbanization of Central Avenue. Discussion was held on these plans. Councilman Norberg questioned about the Hilltop Shopping Center bright light. Nr. Brown reported that they had been directed to shield the light, but apparently it was not effective. He will check into this again. Councilman Norberg brought up the problem of dandelions covering the northwest corner of McKenna Park ( 47th and 7th). Councilman Heintz indicated that he would speak to Mr. Murzyn about having these sprayed. CITY MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Watson reported that the second reading and hearing of the zoning ordinance on June 17 had been moved from the Field House to Columbia Junior High School at 7:00 p.m. All the arrangements have been made. He indicated that the rest of his reports would be in writing. May 28, 1974 CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS Mr. Kal ina reported that the Michael Parkos case was settled. Mr. Parkos has paid the City the entire claim. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS Mr. Gustafson reported briefly on the week long training session which he had attended, P.A.L.M. Motion by Logacz, Second by Heintz to adjourn at 1:O5 a.m. Roll Call - All Ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Secretar~to the City Council Pro-tem OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING June lO, 1974 The meeting was called to order at 8:02 p.m. Roll Call I Logacz, Norberg, Land, Nawrocki - present He ntz- absent Invocation was given by City Manager Watson PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Norberg, Second by Logacz that the bills as listed be paid out of their proper funds. Roll Call All Ayes Famous Brands, Inc. Johnson Bros. Liq & Wine Ed Phillips & Sons Wine Merchants Minn. Hosp. Serv. Assn. Metro. Leag. of Munic. Val Bjornson, State Treas. ValBjornson, State Treas. American Linen Supply Co. Johnson Paper & Supply Co. Johnson Wine Company Payroll Account Air Pneu-Tronic Co. Donald Aker Akins Fi re Equip. Co. Albinson American Instit Of planners $ l,lOl 53 5,311 54 1 O, 943 40 51 34 2,026 12 8 75 3,266.38 124.45 107.58 231.99 47.65 52,195.09 4O.58 4.68 892.00 24.28 lO.O0 Anderson Aggregate Co. $ 632.27 Armco Steel Corp. 169.43 Automotive Drive Line 17.23 Automotive Paint Spec. 24.43 Barton Contracting 22.97 BOCA 7.00 Mildred V. Carlson 19.64 Center for Urb. Policy Res. 48.85 Central Chrysler Plym. 5.77 City of Columbia Heights 100.00 Col. Hgts. Fi re Dept. 6. lO Col. Hgts. Fi re Dept. 1,390.50 Col. Hgts. Fire Relief Assn. 750.76 Columbia Heights Pharmacy 6.18 Col. Hgts. Police Relief Ass'n 1,255.31 Col.Metal Fabrication 165.00 Comm. of Taxation 1,180.25 Continental Safety Equip. 22.24