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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJun 24, 1974June 24, 1974 Official Proceedings Regular Meeting June 24, 1974 Meeting was called to order at 8:11 p.m. Norberg, Land, Nawrocki - all present Roll Call - Logacz, Heintz, Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to appoint Margo Emerson Secretary pro-tern for the meeting. Roll Call -Ail Ayes Invocation was given by Rev. Kenneth Stewart of Community United Methodist Church. Following invocation, Mayor Nawrocki presented Rev. Stewart with a certificate of appreciation for his service since April 1972 on the Human Rights Commission. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mayor Nawrocki indicated that they would pass over this item as he had not had ample time to properly go over the minutes. PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Land, Second by Norberg that the bills as listed be paid out of their proper funds. Roll Call - All Ayes League of Minn.Munic. U. S. Postmaster City of Duluth Continental Assurance Co. Val Bjornson,State Treas. Val Bjornson,State Treas. N.W.Bell Telephone Northern States Power Northern States Power Postmaster-Col .Hgts. Famous Brands Inc. H.B.Fuller Co. Griggs Coope- Johnson Bros.Whsle Liq. Minn. Distillers Inc. Old Peoria Co. Ed Phillips & Sons Twin City Wine Co. Wine Merchants Co. Anoka County Library Better Homes & Gardens Bookmen, Inc. Brown Photo Commercial Cronstrom Htg. & Air Cond. 256. O0 500.00 200.00 19.24 3,108.90 1 54.43 45.00 23.07 2,380.48 12o10 1 ,190.35 99.35 1,945.63 656.29 3,990.92 840.71 1,288.46 55.16 635.80 78° O0 21 .62 148.3O 17.64 556.90 Gaylord Bros. Inc. 44.60 General Learning Corp. 8.60 Lighting Unlimited 78.11 Lundblad's Bindery Inc. 24.95 MOnarch Book Co. 1,120.89 Minn. Historical Soc. 32.50 Nat'l. Geographic Soc. 7.00 Nelson's Office Supply 13.81 Outdoor Life Book Club 8.15 Postmaster 42.00 Quill Corp. 14.72 Charles Scribner's Sons 114.00 Sun Newspapers 6.30 Kokesh Athletic & Golf Sup. 10.45 Locker Room 42.00 Minn. State High School Leag. 3.20 Nelson's Office Supply 7.54 N.W.Bell Telephone 17.86 Richard Petkoff 5e.o0 s & s Arts & Crafts 389.72 Spring Lake Pk. Bus Co. 65.00 American Forestry Assoc. 7.50 Coca-Cola Bottling 55.00 Robert Friis 20.00 R.L.Gould & Co. 756.12 Michel Sa]es Co. Pepsi-Cola Bottling Hans Rosacker Adelmann Engine Re-Bldrs. American Linen Supply Co. Apeco F.W.Bassett B & E Patrol Brauer & Associates Don V. Carlson Chapin Publishing Co. Coast to Coast Col.Hgts. Fire Dept. Col.Hgts. Housing & Redev. Col.Hgts.Water Dept. Commissioner of Hgwys. Co-op Lead & Chemical Mitch DeMars Dunkley Surfacing Harold Eggerth Elvin Safety Supply Frank's Htg. & Sheet Metal Galaxy Enterprises Genuine Parts Co. Gestetner Corp. Merle Glader Glenwood Inglewood Goodin Company Everett Gray Earl Gustafson Harris Office Equipment Royhl Hedblad Ind.School Dist. #13 Instrumentation Services Johnson Neuman Co. Johnson Paper & Supply Co. Donald Jolly Ronald Kal ina Charles Kewatt Richard Kudak Lampert Bldg. Center League of Minn.Munic. Lee Carrer Apparel Leef Bros. Inc. Lowry Lumber Co. McGraw Hill Publications Marshall & Stevens Inc. Metropolitan Sewer Board Midwest Venetian Blind Co. Miner McAlpin Agency Mpls. City Treasurer Mpls. Gas Company Minn. Fire Equip. Co. Minn. Safety Equip. Co. Modern Cleanup Moore Business Forms National Cash Register National Safety Council 2O8.OO 17.00 262.50 151.81 27.62 18.00 119.76 350 O0 122 52 25 O0 62 16 120 72 767 O0 125.00 289.46 42.84 211.20 6.5O 710.22 69.46 9.69 6OO.OO 16.00 252.59 167.90 53.0~ 43.35 1 ,485.7O 240.OO 88.16 161.~5 ]0.00 150.00 49.00 54.OO 36 72 69 50 1,333 33 7O O0 240 O0 54 53 16 O0 218 12 176.51 83.5O 10.00 1,450.00 11,809.81 575.00 83O.OO 17,587.68 420.81 17.86 19.75 1,O00.O0 480.43 308.30 4.8O Neptune Meter Co. Northern Sanitary Supply Northern States Power NOrthfield Co. N.W.Bell Telephone North Star Dodge L.P.Pederson Concr.Paving Dick Petkoff Petty Cash-Public Library Postmaster of Mpls. Park-Gopher Jeep Par-Z Contracting Phillips Petroleum Co. Pitney Bowes Roger A.Podany Power Supply Co. Refrigeration &Ind. Supply Rich/Lynn Corp. Rogers Darold Sharer Cyrus F. Smythe State of Minn.Div.of Boiler Sun Newspapers Sun Newspapers Superior Products Tasco Automotive Tennant Company Tracy Printing Minn. State Treasurer Twin City Filter Serv. Viking Industrial Center Viking Chevrolet Wahl & Wahl Inc. Warning Lites Inc. Wa terous Co. Malcolm O. Watson Wyatt Bros. Inc. Zayre Shoppers City Ed Phillips & Sons Johnson Bros. Whsle Liq. Famous Brands Inc. John Barna Coca-Cola Bottling East Side Beverage Eberhard Candy & Tobacco Chester Ewer Gold Medal Beverage Hamm's Twin City Sales Kuether Distributing Merrill Chapman Co. Modern Air Conditioning Pepsi Cola Bottling Petty Cash-Liquor Select Systems Inc. N.W.Bell Telephone Griggs Cooper & Co. Old Peoria Quality Wine Co. ]91.70 7].20 2,307.85 73.50 1,244.97 4.39 34.00 285.oo 24.67 5OO.OO 45.98 135.00 7]].39 38.80 37.8O 26.89 25.10 2].80 582.O8 117.64 lO5.00 Insp. 10.00 168.79 790.00 35.77 919.11 83.30 88.25 10.00 12.60 39.64 2.22 22 05 28 25 3,625 44 107 O0 186 75 9 89 1,527 O2 1 ,385 20 ]40 O7 12 l0 lO1 O0 12,231.06 359.00 72.24 264.85 2,625.39 3,273.20 58.26 572.40 47.7O 74.17 53.19 5.5O 175.82 463.10 83.52 H & S Asphalt Co. Olson Plumbing Par-Z Contracting Payroll Account Payroll Account 33,077.49 615.80 5OO.OO 54,400.66 4O.OO 189,946.90 ANTENNA TOWER Motion by Logacz, Second by Land to reject all bids on antenna tower due to the fact that the bids were much higher than the Council had originally thought the amount would run. Discussion followed the motion. A representative from Tri-State ERection Company, who had been the low bidder on the antenna tower, was present and asked for more information on why the bids would be rejected. Mayor Nawrocki explained the situation. He stated that originally the estimates had been much lower than the bids that came in. Councilman Norberg indicated the fact that investigations had been made as to possibly financing the tower using funds received from renting out space on the tower to other users. This has proven that this income alone could not finance the cost of the tower. Further discussion was held on this. Mayor Nawrocki explained that the City had since received a proposal from a company to build a tower at the company's expense, and that this proposal, if accepted, would not cost the City anything. He further pointed out the fact that bids had been called for twice and both times came in higher than the City could justify. Roll Call on motion to reject bids - All Ayes Further discussion followed on the proposal from General Television Company. Mayor Nawrocki briefly explained the proposal to those present. Mr. Robert Hinkley, from General Telvision, presented the proposal which had been presented in writing prior to the meeting. The main points which he pointed out were that the Company would erect a 180' tower at no cost to the City, with the City to retain space on the tower for their communications at ~lo cost . General Television would further build a separate building or build a second story to the City pumping station building for controls. G.T.V. would have space in this building. Other space would be available for other users of the tower with the rent received to be collected by the City. General Television would maintain, operate and insure the tower. General Television would pay the City $500 per month as rent on the space used by the tower for a period of fifteen years with 10 year option renewals. Other companies may rent space on the tower. The monies received from such rental to be used for operating and maintenance expenses with the remainder to be divided equally between the City and the company, Discussion followed. Councilman Norberg was concerned about the strength of the tower. Mr. Hinkley assured the Council that information on this would be forthcoming. The Council indicated the desire for a hearing to be held with the neighbors in the neighborhood of the water tower site on this proposed antenna tower installation. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for a public hearing for proposed installation of the antenna tower near the City water tower with said hearing to be held at the next regular meeting of the City Council on July 8. Councilman Norberg asked about our obligations if another company should come in with a similar proposal in the meantime. Further discussion was held on the possibility of other proposals. The representative from Tri-State ERection Company indicated that perhaps their company would come up with a proposal. Councilman Norberg stressed the desire that a further proposal would come in in ample time to give it some consideration prior to a hearing. The City Attorney was asked what the legal requirements are in the case. Attorney Kalina indicated the danger of the proposal falling into the classification of a franchise. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out the fact that this installation does not constitute a franchise for cable television, which is General Television's need for the tower. The City would in no way be obligated to use the services of General Television should the City become involved in cable television. The City Attorney was instructed to work with the company to insure that the proposal does not fall into a franchise situation and to be certain that all legalities are being met, and inform the Council of any legal requirements to be met in any decision they might make. City Manager, Malcolm Watson, informed the Council that the proposal of General Television does not address itself to taxing. He indicated that the company would be subject to taxes and this should be settled before an agreelaent can be reached. This should be further checked into prior to a hearing. Roll Ca]] - on motion to authorize hearing - All Ayes LA BELLE PARK WELL Bids were opened on the installation of a well in LaBelle Park on Thursday June 20. Mr. James Wolverton, Consulting Engineer, was present to explain the bids. The bids were divided into five different portions of the instal ]ation of the well. These were: well, pump, mechanical, structure, and electrical. The bids received were as follows: Well (No. l): Key Well Drilling Co., $l],205.00, E. H. Rennet & Sons,$11,7lO.00, Layne Minnesota, S14,925.00, McCarthy Well Co., SIg,SZ~O.O0. On the pump: Key Well Drilling, S7,320.00, Layne Minnesota, $5,046.00, McCarthy Well S 4,891.71. On the mechanical (No. Olson Plumbing Company, S3,570.00 and on the elec;trica] (No. 5)~ Stevens E]ectric~ Sb,,097.OO and Gopher Electric $3,5L~5.00. Another bid, that of D.W. Harstad Company on the structure (No. Zt) was submitted past the date of the bid opening and could not be considered a responsible bid. A lengthy discussion was held. Mr. Wolverton spoke of an alternate pump which was bid by Key Well Drilling Company in the amount of $3,656.00. He explained that this was not part of the specifications because it was of a different type. The specified ones were thought to be ]ess corrosive but since the drawing up of the specifications, the alternate one was proven to be just as reliable. Attorney Kalina indicated that the award to the alternate pump could not be made because it was not responsive to the specifications. Mr. Watson discussed financing of this well. He indicated that only S]8,500 had been budgeted for this item. He was doubtful as to where the finances could come from. He indicated the possibil ity of using monies in the contingency fund or maybe using federal revenue sharing. Dean Otterson stated he is checking with the State for possible financing. He further indicated that he has been in contact with civic organizations of the City and they have indicated a desire to help in financing of the well and other areas of the LaBei]e Park Development but he has no commitment from them to date. A discussion was held on whether there is an urgency for the installation of this well. Mr. Otterson explained that not only is this well being put in as a means of operating the fountain in the park but also as a means of keeping the water level stable in that area. A discussion was held on whether or not it would be advisable to have the "well" part of the installation constructed and leave the others until the funds are found. It was indicated that this was a possibility, but some members of the Council felt the entire project should wait until it can all be constructed at the same time. Mr. Wolverton was asked how long the bids are good for. They are good until 30 days after the bid opening. This would not give ample time to go out for bids again in relation to the different pump, and a responsive bid on the structure. Desire was shown of asking the June 24, 1974 bidders for a time extension on their bids until something is worked out. Mayor Nawrocki was concerned whether the Park Board had reviewed the well installation at all. Councilman Heintz stated that the Park Board had looked at the plans and was greatly in favor of such an installation, but indicated that the Park Board had no funds available to help finance the cost. Mayor Nawrocki questioned the great amount of difference in the amounts bid on the pump. Mr. Wolverton indicated that the low bidder regularly makes the type of pump which was specified whereas the other companies would have to get it from another supplier. He indicated that the lower amount of the alternate pump of Key Well Drilling was made of cast iron rather than bronze which was in the specifications. Further discussion was held on the structure of the well. The one late bid came in at $8,845.00. Mr. Gustafson indicated that if this was an indication of the cost to be expected, he would suggest using reinforced masonry rather than cement work. Mr. Wolverton agreed that this could be done and would cost the City less. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to award the bid on the well (no. 1.) to Key Well Drilling Company, the low bidder, in the amount of $11,205.00 and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into contract for same. Roll Call - All Ayes Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to table further consideration of the bids on mechanical (No. 3) and Electrical (no. 5). The staff is directed to contact the low bidders in each case, Olson Plumbing and Gopher Electric, to see if they will hold their bid until July 23rd. In the event that the low bidders (one or the other or both) does not wish to hold their bid, the matter will come back to the next regular meeting on the 8th of July, otherwise, further consideration of their bids will come before the regular council meeting on July 22. Roll Call - All Ayes Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz to reject the bid on structure (No. 4) as irresponsible to the specifications of the bid form. Roll Call - All Ayes Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to reject the bids on the pump(No. 2) Roll Call - All Ayes A discussion was held indicating the desire to call for bids again on items No. 2 and No. 4, and whether it was necessary to take formal bids or informal bids. Motion by Norberg to authorize the City Manager to advertise for formal bids on pump and structure for LaBel le Park well project based on a new design died for lack of a second. Motion by Heintz, Second by Land to authorize the City Manager to take formal or informal bids, to be decided by the City Manager at his discretion, for pump and structure for the LaBelle Park well project. If formal bids are to be taken, such bid(s) to be opened on July 17th at lO:O0 a.m. with a report to the council at the regular meeting of July 22 or a special meeting if so called by the City Manager Roll Call-All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki clarified what would determine the "discretion" of the City Manager. This would be based on the granting of an extension on the bids on the mechanical and electrical and on the costs involved in the items to be taken bids on. In the meantime, also, monies for funding the project must be sought. The bids to be taken on the two items will be based on a redesign of the structure to include reinforced masonry and the pump specifications to include the alternate pump design. June 24, ]974 A recess was called at 9:45 p.m. The meeting reccnvened at ]0:06 p.m. 3801 CALIFORNIA STREET Mr. and Mrs. Mike Nallickwere present with a proposal to purchase the city owned property and unfinished building at 380] California Street. They have a paper shredding light industry. Mr. Nal]ick explained the operation of the industry. He reported on having ta]kedto the neighbors in the area of this property to get their opinion on his industry moving into the area. The general response had been favorable. His proposal included the possibility of the vacating of the California Street right-of-way. They want to put an addition on the building north and west of the structure as additional warehouse space. Mr. Na]]ick presented his plans. Considerable discussion was held on the right-of-way. Discussion was also held on the park in this area and how Mr. Nal]ick~s proposal would affect that. Mr. Nallick presented a proposal in the amount of $22,500 based on the vacating of the street right-of-way. He described the conditions of the existing building and stated that his proposal was based on this. Further discussion was held on the possibility of the vacating of the right-of-way. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to refer the proposal of Mr. Na]]ick for 380] California Street to the Planning and Zoning and to the Park Board for their recommendations. Roll Call -All Ayes Mr. Otterson will see to it he is on the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting, and Councilman Heintz will have the proposal put on the Park Board agenda. ORDINANCE #8]8 - ZONING ORDINANCE The entire discussion on the new proposed zoning ordinance cenl:ered around amendments which had been pointed out during the hearing on June ]? held at the Columbia Junior High School. A second reading had been held at that time. Ron Kal ina began by discussing some amendments he had presented in written form prior to the meeting. In essence, some of these changes are as follows: ]. Change the title of the ordinance. This would eliminate confusion at the time that the new ordinance might be amended by further ordinances and would facilitate a shortening of the title. He further pointed out the changing of the ordinance to ~zoning code" at a point in the ordinance. This would eliminate the expense of having the ordinance published. 2. Add a new section which repeals inconsistent ordinances in the manner prescribed by the City charter. 3. Add a new section providing for a $300 fine for each offense which makes the ordinance consistent with state laws. 4. Add section stating that the ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its passage which also makes it consistent with the City charter. Following Mr. Kal ina's statements, Mayor Nawrocki began discussion on various changes which had been requested. No action was taken on any of these. Mayor Nawrocki polled the Council on each of the items discussed. He pointed out that this was for the purpose of facilitating the re-writing of the sections for formal reading , amending, and vote. The first was on the changing of the zoning near the Silver Lake Clinic. Attorney Vern Hoium, representing the c] init, was present to request the change to L-B. The council viewed their opinions on whether the change should be made and on which lots it should be incorporated if changed. The majority of the Council desired the zoning to only include lots 5 and 6 on which the c]inic is presently situated. Councilman Heintz could not understand the sense June 24, 1974 of zoning L-B to only include Lots 5 and 6 when it is likely that the clinic would come in again requesting an amendment to the ordinance for the purpose of changing to L-B to facilitate parking for the clinic. A lengthy discussion was held on which lots should be changed. The Council then discussed the request from Dean Althaus to change the zoning on the northwest corner of 45th and Central and at 4216 Central Avenue to R-B. Lengthy discussion also was held on this item. The Council expressed their individual views on each of the locations. The majority felt the change to R-B should be made on the 4216 Central address but not at 45th and Central. The next discussions centered around recommendations from the City Planner on items he felt should be changed and on those changes requested by other individuals. In Section 4.4(2) on Lot Provisions he recommended that seventy-five percent (75%) be changed to sixty percent (60%). The council was generally in agreement. Mr. Otterson had presented in writing ideas on changing the section on screening in the ordinance. The Council all agreed that his changes were satisfactory. He and the City Attorney will have to work this section out together and be sure all is in agreement. On the section on Height Limitations, Mr. Otterson had clarified his understanding of the ordinance as it was written. The question was brought up about antennas. It appeared that they would not be allowed under this ordinance and so would cause a problem on any installation by our water tower. This will have to be checked further into before the hearing on the antenna tower. A brief discussion was held on a request from Thomas Ohlenkamp for the change of zoning at 4653 Central Avenue to R-B. It is presently zoned for multiple dwelling and presently has an apartment building on the lot. The Council did not agree that it should be changed considering that it is now zoned properly for the type of structure which is located on it. No change will be made. Mayor Nawrocki at this point stated that it was late and perhaps further discussion on the Zoning Ordinance should wait until the next regular Council meeting. Motion by Norberg, Second by Land to table further discussion on Ordinance #818 until the next regular council meeting on July 8. Roll Call - All Ayes RESOLUTION SETTING ANNUAL FEE FOR SWIMMING POOLS Quite a lengthy discussion was held on the fee which should be charged annually for swimming pools. Ordinance #737 passed at the previous council meeting set forth the council should pass an annual fee for pools. City Manager Watson pointed out what this fee would be used for. It was intended for using on costs involved in testing the water quality. The council discussed whether this should be established or not. Mr. Herringer was present in the audience and protested a fee. He could not agree that it was the City's duty to examine the pools. The majority of the Council agreed with this opinion. City Manager Watson pointed out the fact that the Council passed the ordinance pools and had not stated any disagreement with establishing a fee at that time. Mayor Nawrocki read the portion of the June 24, 1974 ordinance setting fortl~ the requirement. He fe]t it should only apply to public pools. The council continued to discuss this. Motion by Norberg to amend the title to read "Setting annual fee for operating permits for pub] ic]y operated pools" No second on the motion. Motion by Land, Second by Norberg to table further consideration of this resolution until the next regular meeting. Roil Call - All Ayes It was pointed that this resolution should be made applicable only to public pools. Resolution #74-29 SETTING 1974 LIQUOR STORE EMPLOYEE SALARIES Offered by Norberg, Second by Logacz Roll Call - All Ayes BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF lHE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that the following changes in salaries as ~egotiated be effective retroactive to Jan 1, 1974 for the Municipal Liquor Stores. (Hospitalization is for single coverage) 1. Liquor Store Manager to receive $13,3OO plus hospitalization. Assistant Store Manager to receive $13,O00 plus hospitalization. 2. Regular Bartenders to receive $4.55 per hour plus hospital ization. Part-time Bartenders to receive $4.35 per hour. New experienced Bartenders to be paid 25¢ per hour under scale for a 30 day probationary period. Bartender Trainees to receive 25¢ per hour under scale for a six month probationary period. 3. Regular Waitresses to receive $3.00 per hour plus hospitalization, with a $50.00 per year uniform allowance. Part-time Waitresses to receive $2.80 per hour. 4. All three (3) regular Off-Sale Clerks to receive $3.80, plus hospitalization. Senior Part-Time Clerk (Store #3) to receive $3.65 per hour. Senior Part-time Clerk (Store #2) to receive $3.60 per hour. Part-time Off-sale Clerks to receive $3.45 per hour. Off Sale Clerk Trainees to receive 10¢ per hour under scale for a three month probationary period. 5. Regular Janitor to receive $8,424 per year plus hospital ization. Part-time Janitors to receive $3.25 per hour. glass ¥1ashers to receive $2.90 per hour. Part-time Custodians to receive $2.65 per hour. 6. All other frings benefits as set forth to remain in effect for 1974. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing changes be effective in accordance with the schedule as listed herein for the calendar year 1974. RESOLUTION ADJUSTING CERTAIN SALARIES A request and recommendation was made for consideration of a salary adjustment for the Publ ic Works Secretary-Vicky Maternowski- and Mr. Tim Yantos. A lengthy discussion was held on this. Councilman Heintz was concerned about adjusting Mr. Yantos' salary. He pointed out that his salary had also been adjusted mid-year in 1973 and he was concerned that once salaries are set for the year, they should remain as set. He further had disagreement on the title of Health-Safety Coordinator. Mr. Heintz stated that this title has never been established for Mr. Yantos and so should not be referred to as such until it is established by the Council. Further discussion was held. Mr. Watson read the resolution. Motion by Heintz, Second by .~awrocki to delete Mr. Yanto's increase from the resolution until such time as a position is firmly established. Roll Call -Heintz-Aye Logacz, Norberg, Land, Nawrocki-Nay Motion was dei:eated. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to remove the title Health-Safety Coordinator from Mr. Yantos' position in the resolution. All Ayes Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to table further consideration of this resolution until the next regular Council meeting. Roll Call-Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki - Ayes , Logacz, Land - Nay Resolution was tab]ed. June 24, 1974 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS STATE BANK Prior to the regular council meeting an informal meeting was held with representatives from the bank on the possibility of the City issuing industrial revenue development bonds. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that the bank representatives had presented a resolution for passage by the Council. This resolution will be on the next Council agenda. It is a resolution of intent and if adopted, would indicate that the Council is supportive of the bank request for the City issuance of industrial revenue bonds. The City attorney was instructed to research this item fully prior to the next meeting. CRIME PREVENTION OFFICERS MEETING Motion by Land, Second by Heintz to authorize the expenses for Officer Robert Jendro to attend the Crime Prevention Officers Meeting on July 8th at Bemidji. Roll Call - All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki asked about the patrolmen's conference up in northern Minnesota later on in the year. Officer Marchiniak had spoken of it before. Mayor Nawrocki requested further information on this item for the next Council meeting. NEW COPY MACHINE FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT City Manager Watson indicated that further price quotations would be needed before he could recommend the authorization of any purchase of a new copy machine. He indicated that the City Eningeer is checking into this. Motion by Land, Second by Logacz to table request for purchase of new copy machine for thepublic works department. Roll Call - All Ayes EXTENSION OF CONTRACT OF OPTION ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY The Housing and Redevelopment Authority requested an extension on the contract for option issued to them. This is on the city owned land where the senior citizen high rise is to be erected. Motion by Land, Second by Logacz to authorize extension of contract of option on purchase of City owned property until December 31 and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into agreement for same. Roll Call - All Ayes MOBILE OIL EASEMENT City Manager Watson explained this request for authorization to negotiate with Mobile Oil for easement, as a part of the urbanization of Central Avenue. Motion by Land, Second by Heintz to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with Mobile Oil for easement. Roll Call - All Ayes This is for easements along 53rd Avenue and Central Avenue. ASSESSMENT COURSE City Assessor, Mildred Carlson, requested that Jerry Hedlund be allowed to attend WEEK A in the line of assessment courses in preparation for the complete line of courses. Motion by Logacz, Second by Land to authorize Jerry Hedlund to attend WEEK A, August 19 thru 23, 1974 on assessment laws, history, and procedure. Roll Call - All Ayes June 24, 1974 CHANGE ORDER - TENNIS COURT HUSET PARK A change order was received on the installation of the tennis court in Huset Park. This change order would add 1200 sq. yds. paving ~" thick (50c/sq. yd.) to the new construction. Motion by Land, Second by Heintz to authorize $600 for the change order on the tennis court in Huset Park. Roll Call - All Ayes CHANGE ORDER - STREET PAVING - 39th AVENUE EAST OF CLEVELAND The contractor on this job is H.&.S. Asphalt. This change order is for new street construction on the above location. It involves lO00 sq. yd. of bituminous surfacing at $2.00/sq. yd. Motion by Norberg, Second by Logacz to authorize the necessary $2,000 on this change order to street paving on 39th Avenue east of Cleveland street. Roll Cai] - All Ayes LICENSES Motion by Heintz, Second by Land that the licenses as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Ca]] - All Ayes B & E Patrol Kenneth Hentges was present in the audience and asked the question on what the po] icy was on the dog catching contract. He reported that a relative of his upon calling B & E Patrol was told to catch the dog in a fence and then the dog catcher would come and get it. Mr. Hentges was concerned that this should not be the case. Hr. Watson informed him that the B & E Patrol encourages the person calling to get the dog or whatever animal caught in a Fence so that the patrol is able to find it when they arrive. He stated that they do not say this as the only way that they will come out and check on the cai]. Discussion was held on the procedure followed when a call is received at the switchboard. Mr. Watson stated that the call is referred to the po] ice dispatcher. Switchboard operators and dispatchers will be notified to insure that all understand the procedure on calls for the B & E Patrol. 50th and UNIVERSITY AREA Mayor Nawrocki asked about reports on the situation referred to the Poi ice Department at the last council meeting on trouble in the area at 50th and University. He was of the opinion that the Police Department did not fu]]y respond to everything referred to them following the last meeting. Pie asked for a review on this and report back. ONE-WAY STREETS Councilman Norberg brought up a brief discussion on the possibility of making Washington Street and 7th Street into one-way streets between 40th and 42nd Avenue. He was particularly concerned about traffic during church hours. Notion by Norberg, Second by Logacz to ask the Traffic Commission to consider the possibility of making Washington and 7th Street one-ways between 40th and 42nd Avenues. Roll Call - All ayes June 24, 1974 CITY MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Watson reported on having received a report from the Public Works Director on the damages, particularly to trees, from the storm of the previous week. He pointed out that it was mainly in a strip north and south from University to 7th Street. Councilman Norberg asked whose responsibility it is for removing the damaged trees. Mr. Watson stated that the City handles trees on the boulevard and the private owner is responsible for those on their own property. Mr. Watson further stated that the Street Department is still working on clearing up the trees. The City Attorney reported that it is the homeowner's responsibility when a boulevard tree falls on a car, such as happened during the storm. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS Mr. Gustafson reported to the Council that they had received one of the sweepers that day and would be getting the other one the following day and that they should be working by Thursday on the streets. JACKSON POND Councilman Heintz was concerned about a sanitary sewer back-up in the Jackson Pond area. He was concerned how this could happen. Mr. Gustafson reported that in this area there are illegal footing drains hooked to the sanitary sewers which cause this problem. Councilman Heintz asked how water off 43rd Avenue could be directed into Jackson Pond. He stated that this presents a problem during heavy rains. Mr. Gustafson reported on this. Motion by Norberg, Second by Logacz to adjourn at 1:55 a.m. Roll Call All Ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Secreta~-~pro-tem to the Council