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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJul 22, 1974Official Proceedings Regular Meeting July 22, 1974 Meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call - Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Land, Nawrocki - present Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to appoint Margo Emerson Secretary Pro-tem Roll Call - All Ayes Invocation was given by Rev. Behnken, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Motion by Heintz. Second by Logacz to approve the minutes from the July 8 regular meeting, July 9 hearing, and July 15 special meeting as presented in writing and amended 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 their proper funds. Roll Call - All Ayes Councilman Norberg noted two typographical errors in the bills. Mr. Watson notated these. Johnson Lros. Whsle. Liq EdPhillips &Sons Wine ~erchants Inc. Minn. DeDt. Of Public Safety Payroll Account Postmaster-Col Hgts. Val Bjornson,State Treas. Val Bjornson,State Treas. Famous Brands Inc. Minn. Distillers Inc. Old Peoria Co. Twin City Wine Co. Wine Merchants Co. Marq. St. BanK Of Col. Hgts. Doherty Distrib. Co. Inc. Famous Brands Inc. Griggs, Coope r~Co. Inc. Twin City Wine Co. Wine Merchants No. American Life&Cas. Co. A & Hardware Demco Educ. Corp. Doubleday &Co. Inc. Elliot Film Co Gale Reaearch Lundblad"s Bindery, Inc. Monerch Book Co. Nelson's Office Supply Outdoor Book Club 2,830.43 2,560.72 91.56 6.50 79,035.67 8.95 134.19 4,747.76 6 , 319.84 1,186.76 3,842.21 66.28 117.70 200,000.00 857.88 96.24 32 8.81 32.31 101.85 189.00 6.60 84.50 203.64 12.74 26.60 42.20 650.92 38.38 8.60 Postmaster $ 50.00 Quill Corporation 109.26 St. Paul Book &. Stat. 11.85 Shoppers Charge 67.17 Time Life Records 15.55 Gov't Printing Office 9.95 American Linen Supply 112 95 Bronner Exterminating 12 O0 Carlson Store Fixture 6 62 Coca-Cola Bottling 52 05 Commissioner of Taxa. 3,853 O0 Deliv. Manage. Serv. 249 25 East Side Beverage 11,123 94 Eberhard Candy&Tobac 305.00 Chester Ewer 116.60 Fridley Ice Co. 211.80 Hamm's Twin City 2,280.64 Ganzer Distributors 2,197.55 Glenwood Inglewood 20.15 Gold Medal Bev. 70.05 Gross Industrial Dust con 7.20 Hi-Mount Inc. 7,023.69 Home Juice Co. 102.92 Kuether Distrib. Co. 3,492.97 Liquor-Petty Cash 159.57 Midwest Wine Co. 987.07 Mpls. Allied Alum. Mfg. 5.29 Minn. Munic. liq. strs. 45.00 Modern Air Conditioning 86.25 Northwestern Bell 5.50 Pepsi-Cola Bottig. Co. 119.90 Minn. Mining & Mfg. 79.00 July 22, 1974 Pohle Sales Inc. $ Rex Distributing Co. Seven-Up Bottl g. Sunderland Inc. Cl arence Vio]ette American Linen Supply Coast to Coast Coca-Co] a Bottig. Coca-Cola Bottlg. Columbia Metal Fabri. Flettie Redi Nix Inc. G.M.C. Truck 8 Coach Div. Gateway Hardware Hank Germundson Contracting Heights Electric Indep. Black Dirt Co. Lakeland Sign Company Marshall Concrete Prod Minnesota Milk Company Northfieid Company Oison's Plumbing Richard Petkoff Gager's Handicraft Inc. Mrs. Tony Heintz Wlater Leslie Nelson's Wallpaper & Paint Co. John A. Nelson Excavating Co. Richard Petkoff St. Anthony Comm. Serv. Dept. Wi ttman ' s A g A Hardware Aibinsons American Linen Supply American Nat'l Bank $ Trust Apeco Corp. Art Materials Auto Paint Specialties F. \4. Bassett Benson Opt ical B g E Patrol Brauer and Associates Braun Engineering Testing Braun Engineering Testing Mildred V. Carlson Cassidy Bros. Central Chrysler Piym. Central Chrysler P]ym. Coast to Coast Heights Fire Dept. Heights Fi re Dept. Heights Fi re Dept. Heights Fi re Re] ief 2,739.4O 2,5]5.25 198.75 123.10 368.00 8.92 100.58 49.5O 17.00 55.50 390.98 4,052.00 17.56 127 79 47 32 528 170 24 246 29 272 50 ~8 26 lO0 5O 345 54.00 663.38 42.47 19.33 2,330.81 18.O0 17.71 37.49 ~4.5i 9.59 35O.OO ],221.74 59.00 68.50 23.84 235.00 84.13 48.15 46.37 50 OO OO 6] 20 94 .70 .00 06 OO 30 53 OO OO .OO Columbia 16.98 Columbia 8.55 Columbia 1,088.00 Columbia 15,388.42 Columbia Heights Police Relie 24,32S.ll ColHgts Pub. Library-petty cash 22.37 Columbia Hgts. Water Dept. S Commissioner of Highways Contractors Tabulating Serv. Delegard Tool Company Dunkl ey Surfacing Electric Motor Special ists Electronic Center Elk River Concrete Prod. Elvin Safety Supply Empire Distributors Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk & Company Fridley Office Supply Genuine Parts Company G1 enwood I ngl ewood Gopher Glass Company Graphic Service Inc. Gross Industrial Hall Equipment Donald R. Hanson Hayden-Murphy Equipment Company Royhl Hedblad Heights Electric Inc. Heights Shell Service James. P. Hill (Public Safety) Hoffman Bros. Sod ndep. Black Dirt Co. ndustrial Supply Company nstitutional Sales nsty Prints nternational Business Machines tasca Equipment Company Jiffy Print Jiffy Jr. Prod. Mrs. Gayle Jones Jordan Floor Covering Ronald Kal ina Keep Fill Products Thomas Kimitch K Mart Knox Lumber Company Kock Refining Company Labor Relations Associates Labor Relations Associates Lawco Company H.D. Lee Company Leer Bros. Inc. Lowry Lumber Company Beverly Lukacl~ Madison Chemical Matthew Bender & Company Mel's Van O Lite Metropolitan Sewer Board Metropol iran Sewer board Midway Tractor & Equipment 161.25 793.78 35.OO 22.16 2,144.17 78.OO 43.28 219.30 8.99 184.08 617.00 264.00 694.45 58.OO 134.84 96O.0O ~4.40 11.24 6.50 201.00 10.00 153.66 5.82 9O.OO 68.75 47.OO 1~ 48 35 o0 10 10 145 40 103 27 8O 45 35 18 18 69 114 O0 1,333 33 26 38 120 O0 86 07 95 81 663 20 lO0.O0 140.00 2,504.00 22.93 124.38 45.08 4.15 ]40.44 38.5O 7.91 297.00 11,809.81 15.84 July 22, 1974 The New Minar Ford Miner-McAlpin Agency Minneapolis Equipment Company Mpls. Oxygen Company Mpls Gas Company Minn. Civil Service Dept. Mobile Radio Engineering Mobile Radio Engineering Modern Clean Up 219.39 3,524.00 12.84 23.46 220.30 108.00 53.50 150.79 1,000.00 National Fire Protection Assoc. 124.75 Northern Auto Parts 25.00 Northern States Power 25.30 Northern States Power Company 3,105.65 ~lortherwestern Bell Northwestern Bell Joe Oce 1 Ovshak Printing Ovshak Printing Oxford Chemicals Prentice Hall Inc. Dunkley Surfacing H & S Asphalt Nedegaard Construction Robinson Landscaping 1,424.71 45. O0 9O.OO 76.50 149.00 31.58 23.84 3,591 .25 30,071.11 17,384.85 2,832.20 Paul's Service Regional Justice Info. Sys. 397 Road Machinery & Supplies 2 Ruff ridge-Johnson 82 State Treasurer l0 State Bldg. Inspector 2 Mister Steak 44 $ 26 O0 13 09 55 00 94 25 Stromberg Products 18.92 Suburban Rubber Stamp 2.80 Sun Newspapers 590.41 Tasco Automotive 181.96 Terrace Auto Supply 2.80 The Patrick J. Thomas Agency lO.O0 Tracy Printing 75.00 Traffic Marking Service 665.00 Viking Industrial Center 88.20 Waste Management of Minn. 40.00 Weber & Troseth Company 28.68 Williams Steel & Hardware 410.21 Ziebart Auto Truck Rustproo 207.00 Payroll Account 62,956.73 U. S. Postmaster 665.00 Peterson and Kal ina 800.00 Leo Kolosky 2,200.00 TOTAL 491,618.25 LA BELLE PARK WELL Mr. Watson reported on the informal bids which had been received on the pump and structural for LaBelle Park, and on the agreement of the low bidders on electrical and mechanical work to hold their bid open until after this council meeting. A discussion was held on these bids. Mr. Watson stated that the total contracts for all portions of the well came to $25,483, based on the low quotations. With the Engineering fees of Wolverton Engineering it would come to around $30,000. Mayor Nawrocki asked Mr. Wolverton about the charges for their services. He felt the amount was high. Mr. Watson reported on having written to Wolverton Engineering asking for a complete breakdown on what charges were being incurred. Mayor Nawrocki stated that this breakdown should be forthcoming. Mayor Nawrocki further asked questions on the actual design of the well. He questioned whether the water being pumped into the fountain would be recirculated. Mr. Wolverton answered that the water is pumped directly into the pond. It is also a means of keeping the pond at a certain level. Councilman Heintz further explained the purpose of the well. He pointed out the fact that this would not be running 24 hours. Mr. Wolverton further explained the way it would work. Mayor Nawrocki asked if there would be any way of changing the speed of flow on the pump. Mr. Wolverton explained the pressure controls. July 22, 1974 A discussion was held on the financing of the well. Mr. Watson pointed out that the payments on these contracts would not come due until the work has been completed, and in the meantime a method of financing can be looked into. Mr. Otterson reported on contacts with the State. Transferring of funds from Revenue Sharing was discussed. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to award bids on the following based on low formal bids and low informal quotations: Key Well Company for pump in the amount of $3,654. Harstad Company for structural work in the amount of $3,509 Gopher Electric for electrical work in the amount of $3,545. Olson Plumbing Company for mechanical work in the amount of $3,570. and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter in contracts for same, with a transfer of funds to be made to the LaBel le Park Fund from Federal Revenue Sharing not to exceed $15,000. Roll Call - All Ayes. ORDINANCE #823 ANTENNA TOWER LEASE WITH GENERAL TELEVISION A lengthy discussion was held on the proposed lease. Mr. Watson reported on a meeting with General Television and Mayor Nawrocki for this ]ease. Since that meeting General Television had agreed to and made changes in their proposal as follows: ]. They would agree to an escalator clause on the rental paid to the City to be based on the consumer price index of Minneapolis-St. Paul area. 2. The rental receipts received from third party users would be divided 65~ for General Television and 35~ for the City. 3. The building which they would build should not exceed $8,000. Mr. Hinkley from General Television pointed out that in the lease, prepared BY Mr. Kalina, it was stated that this $8,000 was exclusive of architectural design costs, and installing mechanical equipment. He stated that it was the intention of General Television that this would be inclusive. He asked that this be changed. A discussion was held on this. Mayor Nawrocki was concerned on what the estimated costs would be on this building. He further wanted to know who would pay the gas and elctricity. Mr. Watson stated that the City does and in fact will supply emergency power from the pump station emergency generator. General Television's representative stated that they would not need the emergency power for their equipment as it runs on batteries. Any other third party users would need this service though, and their rental rates would include costs of same. Mayor Nawrocki questioned the City Attorney if the air-conditioning should go out in the building and the equipment of the companies having space in this building should be damaged, would the City be liable. Mr. Kal ina described how this would affect the City. He pointed out that the City would have insurance on the building and liability insurance covering any incidents which can be proved to be caused by the negligence of the City. If the City was not negligent, then the insurance carried by the individual companies would cover damage to equipment. The City would have a landlord's responsibility for the upkeep of the building, and if they did not do this, they could be held liable for any accidents caused by such lack of upkeep. July 22, 1974 The Mayor further asked what would happen if General Television would have no use for the tower after their ten year agreement with the City of Fridley ended. Mr. Kal ina stated that he was unaware of the agreement they had with Fridley, but the lease would still hold up, and they would have to continue our lease until the end of the fifteen year time. Mayor Nawrocki further asked about the ten year option given to General Television after the initial fifteen years. Mr. Kalina explained this. He stated that if no agreement could be reached at that time, then the Company would be instructed to take the tower down. Mayor Nawrocki was concerned on how long the company should be given to take the tower down after such order was given. Mr. Kal ina described the difficulties of pinning down an actual time. He pointed out the fact that if the company would not take the tower down, then the City could order them to do so by court action of mandatory injunction. Mayor Nawrocki felt we should be able to tell them to take the tower down within a certain time period. Mayor Nawrocki referred to Article XIV of the lease agreement. He was concerned over the fact that the City could not refuse a third party user because of general aesthetics. He asked for clarification. Mr. Kalina stated that the City could object only if the proposed user would interfere with any present user on the tower. He described the method of arbitration if any dispute could not be settled between General Television and the City on a proposed user. Mayor Nawrocki was concerned that too many renters would be on the tower at some time making the tower look undesirable. Mr. Hinkley stated that this tower is for antennas and would be used as such. He pointed out that the City was talking "double". They were concerned that there would not be enough renters on the one hand, and now the Mayor was questioning the possibility of too many users. A lengthy discussion followed. A discussion was held on any lighting that General Television would put on the tower and how they would paint it. Mr. Hinkley stated that they would paint it any color the City wished $o long as it met regulations. Ordinance #823 adopting lease agreement was offered by Norberg, Second by Heintz. Discussion followed. Mr. Hinkley stated his objections to an added Section in the lease. He pointed out that this had never been agreed to. Mr. Kal ina reported on this. It was section X×! which referred to Good Faith Representations. Mr. Kalina stated that the purpose of this was to insure that General Television would not at some future date try to take control of the use of the entire tower. It stated that their antenna .would be at or about 120 feet. Mr. Hinkley objected to this. He stated that General Television did not need any higher location at this time, but some time in the future they might want a higher-location to reach other cities. He felt that the Company could not go along with any lease agreement that would put limitations on their own use of the tower. A discussion was held on how this section should be worded. Mayor Nawrocki stated that should the Company begin to build the tower and decide at that time that they would want a higher location, then the Council would have no objection. He pointed out that the objection would arise if the tower was so dominated by General Television that no other revenue came in from third party users. Mr. Hinkley stated that General Television needed the revenue from the users and had no intention of controling the entire tower so that others would be eliminated. July 22, l~74 Mr. Hinkley asked that the Council have good faith in their intentions. Councilman Norberg suggested that the Company be a]]oted a certain percentage of the tower, making the other portion available to the third party users. Mr. Hinkley was in favor of this rather than the way it was stated in the agreement. Motion by Heintz , Second by Norberg to defer further consideration on Ordinance #823 until later in the meeting, after representatives from General Television and our Attorney has time to work out an alternative on this section. Roll Call - All Ayes SUBDIVISION REQUEST 4040 QUINCY STREET This request was received from Mr. and Mrs. Ashlin 4038 Quincy Street to split the lot at 4040 Quincy Street into two separate parcels to be divided by the property owners on either side of the property. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to grant subdivision request to divide Lot 5, 4040 Quincy Street, into two parcels to be divided equally by the property owners on either side of the property, and the special assessments against the property be divided between the two properties as well. Roll Call - All Ayes. ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE REQUEST TO HOLD 1975 JAMBOREE Juanita Rice, President of the Activities Committee, was present to discuss this request. She stated that next year the jamboree may be sponsored by the Lions Club rather than the Activities Committee. A discussion was held on whether or not the sponsor of the jamboree should be required to come each year for approval to hold jamboree. Mr. Watson stated that the jamboree involved City crew in setting up signs for the parade, cleaning up following the jamboree, etc. Councilman Heintz reported the fact that this request had been discussed at the Park Board. They had approved. He stated that the carnival would not set up on defferson Street. Motion by Heintz, Second by Land to concur in the use of City facilities for the annual damboree, dune l]-15, 1975, and Councilman Heintz be designated to wo~-k as liason between the Council the park Board, and the sponsor of the Jamboree to work out any details of the jamboree. Roll Call - All Ayes. LOT SUBDIVISION REQUEST Mrs. Thora Lund was present asking for lot subdivision of Lots l, 2 and 3 on Main Street south of the Gadbois house at 40th and Main Street. The request was to make two parcels. She had with her plans for a house to be built. A discussion was held regarding the alley behind these lots. If the lots were developed there would be no access to this alley. Councilman Heintz pointed out that the park property did not need an access from this direction. Further discussion was held on the need for adequate space for trucks to turn around. The possibility of making a turn around near the end of one of either lots 1 or 3 was discussed. Councilman Norberg felt that the Planning and Zoning should have some input on this subdivision request. Councilman Heintz responded that the Park Board had reviewed this and concurred in the request. Mr. Gustafson pointed out that at some later time it may be desireab]e for a utility easement at this location. Motion by Norberg, Second by Land to refer this subdivision request to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation Roll Call Logacz, Norberg, Land -Aye Heintz, Nawrocki -nay Motion carried. July 22, 1974 GENERAL TELEVISION PROPOSAL - ORDINANCE #823 At this time Mr. Kal ina and Mr. Hinkley returned and Mr. Kal ina read two proposed changes in the wording of the section which had been under discussion. One of the revisions was prepared and worded by our Attorney and the other was prepared by Mr. Hinkley, of General Television. Following this a discussion was held on which of the changes was desirable. The council generally agreed to incorporate Mr. Kalina's revision. This change provided that General Television could place their initial antenna at a specified height. Whenever they wished to place additional antennas at a future time, they would be treated as a third party user and would be required to pay additional rental at 35% of the reasonable rental value. Mr. Hinkley expressed his disagreement at this addition. He still felt it was limiting their usage to a great extent, and he stated that he was certain that the president of General Television would not sign any proposal that limited their usage of the tower. Mayor Nawrocki had some additional questions to ask. He wanted to know if any assurance had been received on the structural stability of the tower. Mr. Watson reported on receiving a letter from a structural engineer licensed in Indiana stating the stability. A discussion was held on whether this could be ample. Mr. Hovland stated that when the compay takes out a permit on the tower, they would be required at that time, by State law, to have it approved by an Engineer in the State of Minnesota. Mayor Nawrocki further questioned how the escalator clause on the rent paid by G.T.V. would be applied. Mr. Kal ina explained this. A further discussion was held on the cost of the building to be erected. Mr. Hovland, City Building Official, stated that he could not say this would cost less than $8,000. He stated that without any consideration of electric supply, only the actual cost of the building, he would estimate it at around $10,000. The discussion addressed itself to the fact that the City would have to pay anything beyond the $8,000 of the lease agreement. A further discussion was also held on the electric service to be provided to the building. Mayor Nawrocki wanted to know if standby power also had to be supplied. Mr. Watson stated that the electric supply would be connected from our pump station and would automatically include the standby. He pOinted out that the other renters would need this power to insure the safety of their equipment. The discussion returned to the change in the lease proposed by the Attorney. Councilman Norberg, particularly, was concerned to have the change be satisfactory to the General Television representatives. He asked that the change proposed by Mr. Hinkley be read again. Councilman Heintz and Mayor Nawrocki indicated that they would not go along with using this revision. Mr. Hinkley again assured the Council that he could not promise acceptance of the lease if any sort of limitation on their usage was included therein. Councilman Norberg urged the usage of a certain percentage on the tower to be allowed to General Television. He suggested changing the wording of Mr. Hinkley's amendment to 30% rather than 50% as it was stated. Mr. Hinkley agreed that this would be acceptable. Motion by Logacz, Second by Norberg to incorporate the amendment as proposed by Mr. Hinkley us ing 30%. July 22, 1974 Mr. Hinkley suggested that the Council consider that General Television could put additional antennas on any location where there were not any other renters, free of charge. If it was necessitated that they make another renter move off the tower because of a need by General Television for the space, then General Television would be required to pay the same rental that was being paid by the other renter. The motion by Councilman Logacz was withdrawn as it had been pointed out that neither Councilman Heintz or Mayor Nawrocki would vote in favor of the ordinance if this was included in it. A 4/5 vote would be required to pass the ordinance. Representatives from General Television ]eft the meeting at this time. Further discussion was held on other sections of the ordinance and lease. Mr, Watson asked that the section on the amount the building would cost include the words 'lbased on no less than two competitive biddersI' The change was made. Attorney Ka]ina asked if there was an Exhibit B to go with the ordinance. Mr. Watson showed him the plans of the tower. Mr. Kal ina stated that this would be adequate. Roll Call on Ordinance 823 for adopting the lease agreement with General Television (including the change as proposed by Attorney Kalina in Section XXI) - All Ayes Ordinance #823 was adopted. ORDINANCES #824 and #825 A first reading was held on Ordinance #824 on the sale of 3801 California Street to Michael Nal]ick, and on Ordinance #825 vacating California Street between 38th and 39th Avenues. A brief discussion was held. Mr. Watson reported on discussions held with Mr. Brokopp of Burlington Northern. Mr. Brokopp had indicated that the railroad would probably agree to transferring title back to Columbia Heights on their portion of the vacated street. Their final discussion would not be before the next council meeting. The vacating of the street would depend on what Burlington Northern said. It was uecided that the second reading of these two ordinances would be held up until August 26 at the regular Council meeting pending further disc,,ssions with Burlington-Northern. Recess was called at 11:15 p.m. Councilman Land left during the recess. The meeting reconvened at ]1:23 p.m. ORDINANCE #826 SALE OF LAND This sale of ]and is an isolated square approximately twenty feet by twenty feet lying between the Misik property on 2nd Street and Gauvitte Park. Mr. Watson reported on this, He stated that the Misiks would like to buy this piece of land from the City to enlarge their property, The City had acquired this piece in a tax forfeit. First reading was held on Ord, #826. ORDINANCE //818 NEW ZONING ORDINANCE Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz that further consideration on Ordinance #818 be continued at a special meeting called for 7:00 on Monday, July 29. Roll Call - A1 I Ayes. July 22, 1974 RESOLUTION #74-32 REQUESTING POST OFFICE TO HAVE A LOCATION IN 40th AND CENTRAL AREA Mr. Otterson explained this. He indicated that it was the intention of the Post office to proceed with building their offices at 44th and Central and Tyler Place. Mr. Otterson stated that they are allowed to do this by Federal law in spite of what the local officials desire. Mayor Nawrocki asked if by passing this resolution, Mr. Otterson felt that the post office ~ould make any effort to have a branch in the 4Oth and Central Avenue area.. Mr. Otterson indicated that he was certain that the post office intended to try. Mayor Nawrocki indicated to Mr. Otterson that he was in favor of Mr. Otterson's proposal to send the resolution to our congressmen to make them aware of the feelings of the City. Resolution #74-32 offered by Logacz, Second by Norberg: WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota has received notification that the United States POstal Service has acquired property for the site of a proposed new postal facility to be located at 44th Avenue N.E. and Tyler Place, and WHEREAS, the U.S. Postal Service has further transmitted copies of concept plans for utilization of the land, requesting review by various city commission, and WHEREAS, the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission, Traffic Commission, and City staff have reviewed the proposal each finding objections to the site andutilization of same, and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, through the Downtown Development Council and Housing and Redevelopment Authority, is planning for the executiion and implementation of a commercial and multi-family development project in the downtown area, and WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Council has reviewed plans for the new postal facility finding that the proposed site location will have a negative impact on economic viability of any downtown development plans and the convenience of present and future downtown patrons, especially residents of the Low Income PUblic Housing located in the area, and WHEREAS, a Customer Attitude Surwey conducted by the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority has indicated that citizens of the community clesire a postal facility in the downtown area, and WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Council has requested the City Council to support their request to the Postal Service for a facility in the downtown area, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, that the City Council find the proposed location and concept plan detrimental to the safety and convenience of the citizens of the community. Be IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights support a proposal for a manned postal facility in the downtown area as part of the proposed development district plan. ALL AYES RESOLUTION #74-32 was adopted. RESOLUTION #74-33 ESTABLISHING POSITION OF POLICE TECHNICIAN Mayor Nawrocki explained the need for this position to be established. He pointed out that because of the county system, dispatching was done through them, but there was still need for someone to work in the office at all times. He further pointed out the fact that presently Policemen and Firemen are spending time manning the dispatching window and they are needed in other areas and should not be required to do this. Councilman Norberg expressed concern over the requirements indicated for this position. The minimum requirements included 45 words per minute typing and a high school diploma. He felt that the requirements should be more stringent. Attorney Kalina discussed the item in the job July 22, i974 description stating "assists in providing security for temporary holding of prisoners". He felt that this implied the actual booking of the prisoners, which is the duty of the po] ice officer. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that this meant that the Poi ice Technician would look in on the prisoner as required by law, and not actually secure the individual in the cell. Hr. Kal ina suggested changing the word ~security'' to "safetyTM. The change was ~ade. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that the resolution did not include all the items of the job description. Notion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to include the job description prepared by the Police Chief as a reference in the resolution. Roll Call All Ayes Resolution //74-33 offered by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is transferring all emergency service calls to central communications in Anoka, and WHEREAS, it is necessary for us to maintain a 24 hour a day monitoring of burglar alarms, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, That the position of Police Technician be estab]ished to cover the necessary duties as civi] lan employees of the Poi ice Department to assist in processing and maintenance of all reports and records and assuming such administrative work as may be required by the department, in accordance with the job description as prepared by the Chief of Police, dated July 15, 1974. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a step scale for salaries be establ ished with the beginning 1st 6 month step to be S650/month. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Police Chief be and he is hereby authorized to proceed with the institution of this plan subject to review by the City Council when the actual hiring of personnel is to proceed. ALL AYES RESOLUTION //7/~-33 adopted. RESOLUTION ON SALARIES This was a resolution carried over from a previous meeting on an adjustment in salary for the Public Works Secretary and for Mr. Yantos. The Council indicated that they wished to hold up on this until a meeting is held with Mr. Cox of the League on his personnel survey and questionnaires being conduc ted. CHANGE ORDER ON LABELLE PARK Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz to authorize change order on LaBelle Park for a deduction of $ 363. 18 on the contract with Electric Service Company for a circuit breaker underground extension. Roll Call - All Ayes POLICE ASSOCIATION CONVENTION A request was received from Officer Marchiniak for reimbursement for travel expenses and meals on a convention he had attended at Brainerd of the Minnesota Poi ice and Peace Officers Association. Mr. Watson explained this item. It had come before the council prior to the convention, but no action had been taken. Only a brief discussion was held at that time. Councilman Norberg pointed out that in the future other requests must be handled prior to the employee attending the convention or whatever it may be. Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz to approve payment of the $11].18 bill to Officer Marchiniak. Roll Call - All Ayes July 22, 1974 AFF ! RMATIVE ACTI ON WORKSHOP Mr. Watson reported briefly on this workshop. He pointed out the importance of the City keeping informed on the laws regarding affirmative action. He indicated that he would like to attend this workshop. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to authorize one person to attend the Affirmative Action Workshop to be held on August 28 in Hopkins. Roll Call - All Ayes CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSE Motion by Logacz, Second by Heintz to authorize expenses for Officers Jendro and Friis to attend the 9th Annual Criminal Justice Course on August 21, 22, and 23 in Bloomington at $75.00 each. Roll Call - All Ayes It was pointed out that by authorizing this request, Police Chief Glader's projected attendance at the annual Police Chiefs convention would be eliminated. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES Mr. Watson reported that the dues for the newly formed Association of Metropolitan Municipalities were $ 3,063 and would eliminate the City dues to the Suburban League and the Metropolitan League of Municipalities. It would amount to 60% of the amount paid to these organizations. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to authorize the payment of the dues in the amount of $3,063 for the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities and that Mayor Nawrocki be named delegate from the City of Columbia Heights and Councilman Logacz as alternate. Roll Call - All Ayes PROCLAMATION NAMING OCTOBER, 1974 AS PLANT-A-TREE MONTH IN COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Mayor Nawrocki read the following proclamation: WHEREAS, one of the most picturesque and distinctive features of the City of Columbia Heights is its many beautiful trees, particularly those forming a leafy arch over its streets, and WHEREAS, many of these trees are American Elm and some Oak, currently in danger of diseases which have reached epidemic proportion elsewhere, and WHEREAS, each year a few more trees in Columbia Heights are stricken, and WHEREAS, the City seeks to retain its pleasant, suburban environment enhanced by the trees, which require many years to mature to ultimately benefit future generations. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights do hereby proclaim the month of October, 1974 to be "Plant-A-Tree Month'l in the City of Columbia Heights, and encourage all of our citizens and property owners to plant trees such as Maple, Ash, or other hardwood species not threatened by disease, wherever they may serve to replace trees so threatened so that our City can retain its shade tree beauty for generations to come. This proclamation had been prepared by Councilman Norberg, and he presented each of the Councilmen with a small tree in honor of the occassion. July 22, 1974 LATE REQUESTS Mr. Watson reported on a request from the Public Works Director, Earl Gustafson. Mr. Gustafson indicated the receipt of requests to repair the alley between University Avenue and 4th Street from 52nd to 53rd Avenues. He reported that Mr. Miller's commercial property on this alley is being damaged by drainage from the alley. Mr. Gustafson asked for a hearing to be held on permanent paving as a solution to the problem. Mr. Miller has complained about the conditions. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that in the past the people have objected to any work done on the alley which must be assessed. Mayor Nawrocki further indicated that a petition should be circulated to see if the people are in favor of the work. Mr Watson indicated that the people would probably not sign the petition. No action taken on this item. LICENSES Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz to approve the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes OLD BUSINESS Councilman Heintz asked Attorney Kalina about the recodification of the ordinances. Mr. Ka]ina indicated that it is about 3/5 done. A request for payment of a bill was received from the City Attorney. Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz to approve the bill totaling $1,768.64 ($1,453.64 on City vs. Police Relief Association and $315.00 on City vs. Glover) Roll Call All Ayes A brief discussion was held on a claim against the ~,ecreation Department on discrimination against girls. Mr. Watson and Mayor Nawrocki indicated that they understood that this was taken care of. It had been indicated in the Recreation Commission meeting minutes. Councilman Heintz reported that this had been brought up at the meeting and Li~da Hanson had been instructed to contact Attorney Kal ina. Mr. Kal ina reported that she had not done so as yet. Mr. Kalina was instructed to call Llnda Hanson on this item. Mayor Nawrocki asked what had been done about a dog pooblem around Judge Keyes property. He asked Mr. Watson to contact B & E Patrol to be certain that they will talk to Judge Keyes. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Norberg, as well as some of the other council members, had questions to raise about a few fi9ures on the six month report from the finance director. Mr. Watson notated these and promised to ask Mr. Schedler about them. The council asked Mr. Watson to convey their appreciation to Mr. Schedler on his promptness on 9ettin9 the six month report out to them. July 22, 1974 CITY MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Watson reported that Mr. Bassett had indicated to him that the cost for a hot line to Anoka County would be $84.50 per month. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that he understood the hot line was already installed without the permission of the council. Mr. Watson was not aware of this. He was instructed to check into this prior to the next council meeting. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS Mr. Kalina reported the filing of appellate brief on P.E.R.A. fight with charter amendment and on filing answer on pension suit. Mr. Kal ina suggested that in regards to Judge Keyes dog problem, perhaps Judge Keyes would like to serve as chairman of an animal control system. Mr. Otterson reported on receipt of approval on Annual Contribution Contract amendment and that construction on the high-rise is scheduled to begin in September. Councilman Norberg asked about a report that Shelter Development Corporation was on the verge of bankruptcy. Mr. Kal ina statlii~l~that it happens that a project is completed in bankruptcy quite ofte~~, This does not affect any contracts which the company already had. Mr. Otterson explained that Bor-son Corporation is the company working on our high-rise. They are financially on solid ground. They are not related to Shelter Development Corporation. Both companies are separate subsidiaries of Shelter Corporation of America. Counci ]man Norberg asked Mr. Otterson to report on plans for obtaining Oakwood School. Mr. Otterson reported that it is being checked into on the possible purchase of Oakwood School as a type of community center. further reported on a community awareness project currently under way. He Motion by Logacz, Second by Heintz to adjourn at 1:O8 a.m. All A Bruce G. Nawi-ocki, Mayor Sec re ta r;~ Pro-tem