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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAug 12, 1974August 12, 1974 Official Proceedings Regular Meeting August 12, 1974 The meeting was cai]ed to order at 8:04 p.m. Norber9, Land, Nawrocki present Roll Call -Logacz, Heintz, Motion by Norberg, Second by Land to appoint Margo Emerson Secretary Pro-tern for the meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes Invocation was given by Rev. Shoemaker of Community United Methodist Church. MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR AND SPECIAL I-IEETINGS Motion by Heintz, Second by NOrberg that the minutes as presented in writing with corrections as noted be approved and the reading be dispensed wi th. Roll Call All Ayes PAYMENT OF BILLS Councilman Norber9 had questions about the bill being charged for the fireworks display on the 4th of July. He expressed concern that this year the display lasted much shorter time than the fireworks display of the previous year, and he felt that it should not cost more because of this. Councilman Heintz explained that this year a professional shooter had been used for the fireworks, and so the process went faster. The previous year a non-professional had shot off the fi reworks and so the process had been slower. Councilman Norberg felt that the City had not received what was being paid for. Councilman Heintz assured the Council members that it had. Motion by Heintz, Second by Land that the bills as listed be paid out of their proper funds. Roi ] Cai 1 - A11 Ayes Va! Bjornson, State Treas. Peterson & Kalina Marq. Bank of Co].Hgts. Va].Bjornson, State Treas. Famous Brands Inc. Johnson Bros.Whs]e. Liq. Minn. Distillers Inc. 0id Peoria Co. lnc. Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Twin City Wine Co. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety Minn. Dept. of Public Safety Minn. Hospital Service Assn. Group Health Plan No. States Power Co. John P. Marchiniak Assn.of Metro. Municip. Pitney Bowes Famous Brands Inc. Johnson Paper & Supply Co. 3,313.58 Old Peoria Co. 139.74 1,768.64 Ed Phillips & Sons Co. 651.O4 250,000,00 Payroll Account 64,992.56 144.70 Famous Brands Inc 170.12 406.35 Johnson Bros. Whsle Liq. 577.70 1,757.01 Johnson Paper & Supply Co. 131.77 ],552.07 Ed Phillips & Sons 929.10 67].79 Twin City Wine Co. 123.6] ],254.60 American Linen Supply 138.44 45.05 Bronner Exterminating Co. 12.00 3.25 Cash Register Sales 37.84 6.50 Coca Cola Bottling 157.25 2,409.40 Comm. of Taxation 4,0]9.48 19.04 Doherty Distributing Co. 2,0]0.94 2,492.34 Distillers Distributing 241.33 ]]].]8 Martin Drinvil]e 5.04 3,063.00 Chester Ewer 42.40 ]95.00 Eberhard Candy & Tobacco 423.35 88.02 Ganzer Distributors 4,37].80 203.34 Gold Medal Beverage Co. 84.45 Glenwood Inglewood 34.10 Gross Ind. Dust Control 7.20 Hamms Twin City Sales 2,401.90 Hi-Mount Inc 5,696.61 Home Juice Co. 143.77 Kuether Distributing 5,073.37 McKesson Liquor Co. 1,324.97 Mel's Van O Lite 84.68 Merrill Chapman 53.75 Minn. Form Printing Serv. 52.00 Modern Air Conditioning 27.00 Muska Lighting Center 428.08 Petty Cash-Liquor 153.32 Petty Cash - Bad Checks 138.O0 Pohle Sales Inc. 3,578.98 Joe Rak 18.O0 Rex Distributing 2,492.05 John Roach 18.00 7 Up Bottling 155.70 Scotsman Refrigeration 70.00 Sunderland Inc. 123.10 Superior Products 17.45 American Linen Supply 4.62 A & M Industrial Tractor 37.98 CityWide Locksmithing 5.80 Coast to Coast Stores 36.80 Coca Cola Bottling 114.50 Columbia Metal Fab. 145.00 Comm. of Taxation 14.24 Crown Iron Works 82.50 Germundson Contracting 233.50 Keep Fill Products 30.10 Edward Kraemer & Sons 486.21 Lakeland Sign Co. 28.00 Walter Leslie 3.12 Lowry Lumber Co. 140.42 Marshall Concrete Prod. 357.36 Midway Tractor & Equip. Co. 38.10 Miller Davis Co. 6.25 Minn. Milk Co. 443.92 Model Craft Electric 46.76 N.W.Bell Telephone Co. 41.75' Satellite Industries Inc 58.55 7 Up Bottling Co. 7.50 Tracy Printing Co. 42,55 Cheryl Blinkman 88.60 Col.Hgts. Dist.#13 Rec. Com. 49.72 Gopher Athletic Supplies 33.00 Pat Hendricks 45.00 Pat Hendricks 44.80 K-Mart 8.36 Bill Kingston 8.75 Leslie Paper 36.33 Minnesota Fabrics 2.70 Nelsons Office Supply 7.02 Jan Olson 315.00 Spring Lake Park Bus Co. 70.00 Target Stores 20.05 Harold Slavik 45.00 Les Thomas Zayre Shoppers City Tab Abraham Adelmann Eng. Re-Bldrs. Albinsons American Linen Aupply Arrowhead Fireworks Automotive Paint Spec. Auto Gear Co. Armco Steel Corp. Aunt Jenny's Bacons Electric Bastien Products B & B Seat Cover B & E Patrol Bill Boyer Ford Bill Boyer Brookdale Ford City of Brooklyn Center Capitol City Welding Supply Mildred V.Carlson Rev. Carl Caskey Central Chryster Plym. Chapin Publishing Co. City of Columbia Heights Coast to Coast Col.Hgts. Pharmacy Col.Metal Fabrication Comm. of Highways Comm. of Taxation Concrete Curb Co. Continental Assurance Co. Continental Safety Equip. Coon Rapids Chrys. Plym. Credit Publishing Co. Davies Water Equip. Co. Delegard Tool Co. Deluxe Plating Co. Mitch DeMars Don's Air Cond. Dunkley Surfacing Elvin Safety Supply Exec. lnformation Build Farwell Ozmun Kirk & Co. John Henry Foster Co. City of Fridley G.M.C.Truck Center G~enwood Inglewoos Genuine Parts Co. Goodin Company Gopher Glass Co. Grant Battery Sales Graphics Serv. Operation Robert Hart Heights Electric Inc. Henn. Co. Finance Dir. Holiday Inn of Brook. Center Hoover Wheel Alignm. Lawrence Hosch c/o Fire Dept. 61.93 4.74 7.99 379.36 16.38 11.30 750.00 31.14 6.29 14.49 19.00 36.00 27.00 75.OO 350.00 11 37 2 63 8 21 6O O0 56 5O 27 76 7 O0 7.37 63.36 5O.OO 64.75 11.96 4.5O 144.61 1,423.O2 1,632.58 24.32 Co. 13.72 63.51 15.00 21.16 30.38 20.00 6.65 7O.OO 1,977.62 33.85 25.25 314.45 145.OO 2,383.33 2.71 75.95 466.25 43.58 11.20 41.07 7.O4 25.OO 30.25 3,082.92 476.O9 12.50 5.91 Industrial Supply Co, Institutional Sales Intnl.City Manag.Assn. Robert Jendro Arnold Knutson Koch Refining Co. Ronald J. Kullas Lange Tank & Maintenancd Lausen9 Stone Co, The H.D.Lee Co, Leer Bros. Inc. Lowry Lumber Co. Maintenance Experts Inc. One Hour Martinizin9 Roy Meinhardt Mel's Van 0 Lite Metro. Sewer Board Millipore Corp. Milsco Engineering The New Minar Ford Mpls. Bee-Line Service Mpls. City Treasurer Mpls. City Treasurer Minnesota Toro Inc. Modern Service Inc. Moline Printing Motorola Inc. No. Am. Life & Casualty No. Sanitary Supply Co, No,States Power Co. No. States Power Co. Northwestern Tire Co. 01son's Plumbing Dean S. Otterson Bob Owens Peterson & Kalina Petty Cash - Adm. Phillips Petroleum Plaza Lawn Materials Postmaster Col.Hgts. Power Supply Co. Regional Justice Info,Sys. Revenue Sharin9 Adv. Serv. 78.19 lO0.O0 13.50 42.60 25.oo 339.41 18.oo ]3.20 225,00 6.13 150.59 203.85 626.00 9.OO ]0.95 ]7.44 594.00 113.05 31.77 32.72 47.00 17,]93.68 302.55 45.OO 15,528 80 198 85 347 4O 199 8O 55 95 28 6O 4,260 47 184.80 59.50 92.75 5.19 150.00 56.04 9.OO 15.O0 4O.OO 42.34 397.13 35.00 Rockford Safety EquipC~. Rogers Rutgers University Eugene Salay John E. Schedler Shoppers City Solon Office Equip. State Bldg. Inspector Sun Newspapers Sun Newspapers Tasco Automotive Terrace Auto Supply Tracy Printing Uniforms Unlimited Viking Industrial Center Wall Street Journal Malcolm O. Watson Wolverton Engineering W.W. Generator Rbldrs. Henry Zeug Better Homes & Gardens Blumberg Photo Sound Co. ~ducators Progress Serv.lnc. Elliot Film Co. Kenneth Helgeson Johnson Paper & Supply Co. Lundblads Bindery Monarch Book Co. New York Times Outdoor Life Book Club Ovshak Printing The Bobbs Merrill Co. Shoppers Charge Time Life Records Brauer & Associates Metro Engineerin9 W & G Rehbein Bros Inc. Robert O. Westlund Co. Robinson Landscaping Dunkley Surfacing Mikedonald Cement Co. 31.68 161.80 17.90 251.90 15.28 7.94 159.00 164.15 611.66 8.45 ]53.98 13.95 29.40 175.70 157.52 38.OO 99.O0 106.30 26.95 260.60 13.78 36.60 59.71 78.51 10.O0 139.51 89.15 66].5O 57.OO 16.20 28.95 11.59 53.67 ]5.55 360 46 43,717 95 2,245 37 3,208 75 14,O78 55 2,131 40 1,O62.50 231,O45.13 SECOND READING ORDINANCE #826 SALE OF LAND A second reading was held on the sale of land located near Gauvitte Park behind Mr. Misik's property to Mr. Misik. Offered by Land, Second by Logacz. No roll call taken on the Ordinance. Mr. Singer, attorney present for Mr. Kal ina who was on vacation, questioned whether this land had originally been purchased for park purposes, and if so, then the land could not be sold for any other purpose. A question was raised on what the terms of the sale would be. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to table further consideration of Ord. //826 until the special meeting to be held on August 13. Roll Call - All Ayes Meanwhile, Mr. Schedler, Acting as City Manager while Mr. Watson was on vacation, is to find out what the terms of the sale should be and whether or not this land was for park purposes. RESOLUTION #74-34 TRANSFERS Resolution #74-34 Offered by Land, Second by Norberg Roll Call All aye BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that the City Treasurer be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to make the following transfers from the General Fund (Contingency): $ 4,700 to Assessing 200 to Auditing 8,000 to Legal 1,200 to Planning 3,700 to Fire 9,600 to Inspections 600 to Civil Service Commission 10,500 to Engineering 100 to Street Lighting 1,700 to Traffic Signs and Signals $ 40,300 and there are monies is said fund to make such transfers. CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY Mr. Singer reported on the procedure to be taken to legally proceed with the removal of a vacant house at 578-38th Avenue. Mr. Yantos, Health-Safety Inspector, and Mr. Hovland, Building Official, were present to discuss the conditions of the house which would warrant the City Council to order the removal of this house. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz that the following order, based on the findings stated by Mr. Yantos, and Mr. Hovland, be served: Roll Call - All Ayes. ORDER 1.The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights herein finds that the following conditions exist at the property commonly addressed as 578-38th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights, and legally described as follows: Lot 9 and 10 , Block 89, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota Findings: a. The basement walls have cracks indicating deteriorated footing and water seepage. b. There is no concrete floor in the basement. c. The heating system and electrical wiring system is deteriorated and below code standards, thereby creating a fire hazard. d. All ceilings and part of the walls must be replaced due to extensive roof leakage. e. The rear entrance is severely rotted and falling away from the main structure. f. There is extensive sagging of the house ceiling and the roofing is badly deteriorated. g. The house is cluttered with an accumulation of garbage and combustible items, creating a health hazard and causing the presence of rodents. h. The premises is beyond economic repair. August 12, 1974 2. That based on the above findings, the City Council has concluded that said premises constitute a fire hazard and a hazard to the public safety and health, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage, unsanitary condition, and abondonment. 3. That in consideration of the foregoing, the Council hereby orders the record owner of said property, or his representative, to raze and demolish the premises at the aforementioned address on or before September 5, 1974. 4. That in the event that the aforementioned corrective action is not taken, or an answer to this order is not filed within the time specified by Minnesota Statutes 463.18, a motion for summary enforcement of the order will be made to the Anoka County District Court. RESOLUTION #74-35 SUPPORTING AN INCREASED AUTHORIZATION TO THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND Mr. Otterson read this resolution. Councilman Norberg had questions on this resolution. He particularly wanted to know about the section which allows up to 25% of the State's allocation for indoor recreation facilities. Mr. Otterson discussed this. A brief discussion was held on distribution of state allocations based on population densities. The word "densities" was removed from the resolution. Further discussioo was held on the various sections of the resolution. Resolution #74-35 was offered by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz. Roll Call - All Ayes WHEREAS, legislation has been introduced in the United States Congress to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and increase its authorization; and WHEREAS, leasing by the Federal Government of oil rights on the Outer Continental Shelf has been greatly accelerated, resulting in a substantial increase of funds now partially earmarked for the LWCF; and WHEREAS, the needs of the country for open space and recreation opportunities have increased greatly in the past decade; and WHEREAS, these changed needs should be met by appropriate changesin the LWCF legislation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights urges the United States Congress to: ]. Increase the authorization of LWCF to S1 bill ion annually; 2. Revise the Federal/State matching formula to reflect a priority for acquisition and with a varying percentage for acquisition; development and planning, 3. Encourage the distribution of state allocations to localities based on population and economic need in order to address the needs of impacted urban areas; 4. Allow up to 25% of the state's al location for indoor recreation faci ] it ies; August 12, 1974 5. Provide incentives for meeting the special needs of the handi capped. 6. Support the use of less-than-fee acquisitions including scenic and conservation easements; and 7. Permit that portion of a state's LWCF allocation which is not obligated during the authorized three year period to revert back into the LWCF rather than into the general Treasury. FURTHER, it is the position of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the ratio of Federal/State apportionments remain as presently authorized and that operation and maintenance activities continue to be ineligible for assistance. FURTHER, it is the position of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights to support efforts to make all Federal receipts from the sale or disposition of non-renewable natural resources available for the conservation of renewable natural resources. RESOLUTION #74-36 USE OF POST OFFICE LAND This resolution was suggested as a means of assuring the Post office that the City's use of the land at 44th and Central for mixing blacktop would not harm the area in any way. Any claims arising out of the City's use of the land would hold the Post Office blameless. A discussion was held. Councilman Norberg pointed out the fact that he knew some of the people in the area did not like the use of this land for this purpose. Councilman Heintz also stated that he knew people were not in favor of this. He felt that when the Municipal Service Center was built, land should have been set aside for the purpose of mixing blacktop so as not to have to use any other land. Resolution #74-36 offered by Logacz, Seconded by Land, Roll Call - Logacz, Land, Nawrocki - Aye Heintz, Norberg - Nay Resolution passed. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights desires to use United States Postal Service property at /~4th and Central to mix blacktop for a period of four or five times until the end of September, 1974, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights assures the property will be left in as good condition as before such use, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights will hold the United States Postal Service blameless from any and all claims arising out of the City's use of the property. RESOLUTION #74-37 ON POLLING PLACES Resolution #74-37 Offered by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz. Roll Call-All Ayes BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS , that the following locations are designated as Polling Places for the City of Columbia Heights: Precinct One - Field House Two - Field House Three - Columbia Junior High School Four - Silver Lake School Five - Highland Elementary School August 12, 1974 SUBDIVISION REQUEST ROY LUND Precinct Six - Silver Lake School Seven - Highland Elementary Eight Columbia Junior High Nine Nelson School Ten Nelson School Eleven - Ostrander Park Bldg. This subdivision request was to divide Lots 1, 2, and 3 Block 73, Columbia Heights Annex to Ninneapolis into two lots. Hr. Otterson discussed this request. The Planning and Zoning commission reviewed this request and recommended that it be granted and that the City would acquire a 10 foot easement at the north lot line. Councilman Heintz expressed concern that granting this easement would allow an alley to go through, and he stated that the Park Board did not want this to happen. A discussion was held on this. It was pointed out that this easement would only be used by the City for utility purposes when it was needed, otherwise it is a part of the property owner's property and so no alley would go in at that location. Motion by Land, Second by Logacz to grant the subdivision request as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission to Roy Lun to split Lots 1, 2, and 3, block 73, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis into two lots 60.2 ft. wide and 59 ft. wide, with the City to acquire a 10 foot easement on the north lot line. Roll Call - All Ayes SUBDIVISION REQUEST This request was to subdivide a strip of land behind property on 2nd Street near Gauvitte Park. The property owners had acquired this strip jointly in a tax forfeiture and now wished to subdivide the strip to coincide with their property lines. This is related to the Ordinance #826 on the Sale of Land to Mr. Nisik. Notion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to table this subdivision request until the special meeting on August 13. Roll Call -All Ayes. SIDE YARD WAIVER 560 46th Avenue This request was for the purpose of erecting an accessory structure at 560 - 46th Avenue. Motion by Logacz, Second by Norberg to grant I ft, side yard wiaver to erect an accessory structure as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Comm ission at 560 - 46th Avenue. Roll Call- All Ayes. Kenneth Hentges was present and asked what the limit in size was on accessory buildings, Mr. Otterson discussed this and pointed out that this request falls within the limitations. Councilman Norberg questioned whether the ordinances stated anything about the number of buildings to be allowed on a property. Mr. Otterson answered these questions. SIGN ORDINANCE VARIANCE 4249 Central Avenue This request is to allow a 25 foot sign at 4849 Central Avenue, Columbia Heights Motors, Mr. Farmer and Mr. Guzy were present on behalf August 12, 1974 L of Columbia Heights Motors. Councilman Norberg pointed out that this was a similar request as to one which had been denied earlier in the year, and he wanted to know why the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends it at this time. Mr. Otterson answered these questions. He pointed to the fact that prior to the earlier request no other alternatives had been sought and Mr. Farmer had been instructed to see if other alternatives were available. Mr. Otterson pointed out that at this time he was aware that much information had been sought by Mr. Farmer to see if some other alternatives to the sign were possible and none had been found. Councilman Logacz stated that he is opposed to signs of all kinds but until all signs can be removed, he would favor this request. Councilman Norberg also stated his objections to signs in general. He questioned whether this sign would be movable. Mr. Farmer stated that it was not. Motion by Logacz, Second by Heintz to grant request for the placement of a 25 foot sign at 4849 Central Avenue as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call - Logacz, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki Aye Norberg - Nay SIDE YARD WAIVER 3733 Main Street Mr. Otterson explained this request briefly. Motion by Heintz, Second by Land to grant request for a one foot side yard waiver at 3733 Main Street as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission for the construction of a garage. Roll Call - All Ayes FENCE HEIGHT WAIVER 4940 4th Street N.E. Motion by Logacz, Second by Norberg to grant request for a fence height waiver to erect a six foot fence along the side of the house at 4940 - 4th Street as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes. SIDE YARD WAIVER 663-46th Avenue N.E. Mr. Otterson discussed this request. Mr. Ostmoe wants to put an addition on his house at this location. A discussion was held on how much distance will be left between the two houses if the waiver is allowed. Mr. Ostmoe pointed out that his neighbor has no objection to this waiver. Mr. Norberg was concerned if the neighbor had a waiver to build his garage and if so, if an addition was to be put on the top of tuck-under garage, would another waiver be needed. Mr. Singer stated that a waiver would be needed. Motion by Heintz, Second by Land to grant request for a four feot side yard waiver to Mr. Harold Ostmoe at 663-46th Avenue as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes STOP SIGN PLACEMENT ON FILLMORE STREET AT 42nd AVENUE Motion by Land, Second by Logacz that a stop sign be placed on Fillmore Street at 42nd Avenue, across from LaBel le Park, as recommended by the Traffic Commission. Roll Call -Logacz, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki -Aye Norberg - Nay. Norberg stated that he is opposed because it was indicated that no hearing had been held by the Traffic Commission on this item. August 12, 1974 NO TRUCKS OVER 7000 LBS. Motion by Heintz. Second by Logacz to place "NO TRUCKS OVER 7000 LBS." on Summit Street between 40th and Lookout Place as recommended by the Traffic Commission. Mayor Nawrocki asked for clarification on the size which this sign would be limiting and whether the sign referred to gross weight. Councilman Land and Mr. Brown discussed this. The purpose is to insure that no large semis would drive on this street as they are now doing. Roll Call - All Ayes. PURCHASE OF REFLECTORS Mr. Brown discussed this request. He stated that reflectors would be desirable on Hart Boulevard and Cleveland Street in particular. A discussion was held on the need for these reflectors. Mr. Brown discussed their successfulness in another location in the City. Councilman Norberg wanted to know what the material was on these reflectors, He asked if a jacknife could cut them. Mr. Brown said he didn't believe it could, further, he stated that no problems with vandalisms had been discovered in other uses of these reflectors. Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz to grant the request for the purchase of reflectors based on the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. Roll Call - All Ayes PETITION ON STOP SIGN PLACEMENT A discussion was held on a petition brought in by two petitioners at the time of the meeting for placement of four-way stop signs at 44th Avenue and McCleod. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to refer the petition to the Traffic Commission for their recommendation. Roll Call All Ayes JUDGES FOR NEXT ELECTION Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz that the list of election judges (made a part of the attachments hereto) be approved. Roll Call All Ayes GEORGE M. HANSEN COMPANY George M. Hansen Company requests to be allowed to do the 1974 Audit. Mr. Sched]er, City Clerk-Treasurer, was anxious to have them do it as they have done it in the past and could provide him with information which would be helpful in his job. Mayor Nawrocki wanted to know why this request always comes in early and yet the audit is never done early. Mr. Schedler pointed out that the company wants to be able to plan ahead what it will be involved in. A discussion was held on this. August 12, 1974 Councilman Norberg wanted to know if it would be possible to say that the City wanted to get the audit within a month of the closing of the books. It was pointed out that this would not be proper. Motion by Logacz, Second by Norberg that George M. Hansen Company be contracted to do the 1974 Audit for the City of Columbia Heights and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into agreement for same. Roll Call - All Ayes EXTENSION ON RETIREMENT FOR MARTIN DRINVILLE This request would extend Mr. Drinville's retirement date until July 1, 1975 so that he can complete his minimum for pension. He will be 65 in October. Councilman Norberg asked how the City would benefit. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that he is a good employee and a citizen of the City and should be granted this request as it is for the minimum of years to be able to draw pension. Councilman Norberg stated that in the past this had not always been granted. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that it always is when a minimum of years is being requested. Motion by Logacz, Second by Heintz to grant extension on retirement to Martin Drinville , a bartender for the City, to July l, 1975. All Ayes BITUMINOUS OVERLAY Mr. Brown discussed this request to advertise for bids on plant-mixed bituminous on Arthur Street from 39th to 44th. Mr. Nawrocki asked what the need was. Mr. Brown stated that nothing had been done on this street since 1970 and it is in need of repair. He was asked why an overlay is requested instead of sealcoat. Mr. Brown stated that the sealcoat would be a good deal less costly but it would not correct what is needed. Motion by Land, Second by Heintz that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on Bituminous overlay on Arthur Street, 39th to 44th, to be opened on August 26, 1974 at 2:00 p.m. with report to the Council at their regular meeting that evening. Roll Call - All ayes OFFICIAL PRESENTATION OF 1975 BUDGET City Clerk-Treasurer, John Schedler, ha~l given the Council copies of the proposed budget for 1975 prior to the meeting and at this time it was noted that the presentation had been made. Mayor Nawrocki commented that a quick examination of the Budget revealed that the form and format is considerably improved from the past presentations, and he complimented Mr. Schedler, and Fred Kaiser, an intern working with Mr. Schedler, on this. NEIGHBORHOOD DISCUSSIONS ON 1974 BUDGET Mayor Nawrocki briefly discussed plans to hold neighborhood August 12, 1974 informal meetings with citizens to discuss the 1974 Budget and get feedback which would be used in consideration of the Budget for 1975. He pointed out that a newsletter would be going out on this. ARCHITECT'S PROPOSAL FOR THE DESIGN OF MISCELLANEOUS SHOP PROJECTS. Public Works Director, Earl Gustafson, presented a written report on the need for miscellaneous projects in the City Shop including a spray booth in the paint shop, additional lighting, outlets, and power circuits in the mechanics work area, additional storage area, and others. Mr. Robert E. Diedrich, architect and engineer, had submitted a proposal on the architectural work at $15.00 per hour and had stated that approximately ]00 hours work would be needed (total of $]500). Mr. Gustafson pointed out that Mr. Diedrich had done the original architectural work for the Shop and knew the building better than anyone. He pointed out that the financing of this project could come out of the Old City Garage Fund. Councilman Norberg stated that this was not a capital improvement outlay, which is what these monies were to be used for. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that this architectural work was needed for a capital outlay and so would qualify. Motion by Heintz, Second by Land that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with Robert Diedrich for architectural work for the design of miscellaneous shop projects as described in Mr. Gustafson's report, at the estimated amount of S ],500. Roll Call - Al1 Ayes LATE REQUESTS Mayor Nawrocki asked what is being done regarding a park building, a little house, at 43rd Avenue and 2nd Street. He wanted to know what the status is at present. Mr. Yantos pointed out that the closing on the property is being hand]ed at this time. Mayor Nawrocki asked for a report on this for the special meeting August Mayor Nawrocki discussed a National League of Cities seminar in Chicago August 26-28. He stated that administrative proceedures of the Housing Act of ]974 are to be discussed and he requested that it be attended by Mr. Otterson as well as any council members that would be available. Motion by Logacz, Second by Land that Mr. Otterson and any council members that wanted to go be authorized to attend the National League of Cities seminar in Chicago August 26-28. Roll Call- All Ayes. Councilman Logacz indicated that he would like to go. Mr. Otterson indicated that he would handle the arrangements. Counci]man Norberg stated his appreciation of the work done by the Park Board in Southwest Park. He then asked that the parking situation at Cir-Tech be investigated. He feels that unauthorized parking is taking place. Mr. Schedler was instructed to ask the Police Department to check on th is. A recess was called at 10:30 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 10:48 p.m. August 12, 1974 Mayor Nawrocki discussed a mini-seminar on Downtown improvement being held September 4 in Richfield at the community library. He stated that the cost is $5.00 per person. Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz that any Council members, staff personnel, Planning and Zoning Commission members, and Downtown Development Council members be authorized to attend this seminar. Roll Call - A1 I Ayes. LICENSES Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg that the licenses as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes OLD AND NEW BUSINESS Kenneth Hentges first commented on problems on 42nd and Washington and 41st and Quincy on street repair having been taken care of. He then wanted to know why a "lake" had been created at 41st and 2nd Street following repair work. Mr. Gustafson and Mr. Brown discussed the problems in this area and plans to alleviate them. Mr. Brown was questioned as to why the telephone company is digging up on 42nd Avenue. Mr. Brown stated that this is an underground trench and that it is not under the street but rather only at the alley line. Councilman Heintz questioned about the recycling center, wanting to know when work would be done. Mr. Gustafson spoke on this. Mayor Nawrocki asked why 3rd Street between 41st and 42nd was blocked off. Mr. Gustafson reported on repairs being made. Mayor Nawrocki reported on the fact that the City of Minneapolis is including with their water bills a little informational enclosure card regarding the domestic animal control service and he suggested that perhaps the City of Columbia Heights should do something along these lines. He pointed out that it would have to wait until after the enclosures on the water tower charge have been concluded. He asked that the possibility of such an enclosure be looked into. Councilman Norberg stated his opinion that there should be a stiffer minimum charge for picking up dogs. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS Mr. Singer reported on codifying the City ordinances. He had been working on this. He explained causes for delays. He pointed out that there is more obsolescence than had been originally thought to be present in the ordinance and so more time had to be taken , in addition to the time it takes to get opinions from the State. He pointed out a particular problem in that the City does not have an administrative code. A brief discussion was held. August 12, 1974 3801 CALIFORNIA STREET A discussion on the proposed sale of 3801 California Street to Mike Nallick was held. The second reading of the ordinance is scheduled for the next council meeting on August 26. Mr. Norberg pointed out that people in the area were concerned in getting more information on this. They wanted to know if trucks were to be parked behind the building if the Nallicks acquire the garage in that location. They further were concerned about trucks backing up and the for the safety of the children in the area. Further discussion was held on the status of communications with Burlington Northern regarding the possible vacating of California Street. It was indicated that more discussion would be held at the next council meeting on August 26. ZONING ORDINANCE #818 Lengthy discussions were held on various amendments which had been discussed at previous meetings. Mr. Otterson had prepared a written summary of all the amendments as proposed and read it at this time. Mr. Hentges had questions on the height of an accessory building (Sec. 4.5(2)) He was concerned that under this limitation, 15 feet, garages would be limited such that a camper could not be parked in the garage. A discussion was held on the possibilities of changing the wording. The sentence was added "except private garages as defined herein, which shall not exceed 18 feetI'. Councilman Norberg questioned the changes relating to Noise. Attorney Singer was concerned at the use of the words under Sec. 17.9(1) A. References: "the following documents or their successors shall 9overn definitions ...'~ He stated that it is not possible to refer to a document which is not yet written. The words "or their successors" were removed from this section and the followin9 was added: "Said documents are incorporated herein by reference'l A lengthy discussion was held on the proposed changes in the screenin9 section of the amendments. Mayor Nawrocki was particularly concerned that the wording of this section appeared to limit the power of the Planning and Zonin9 Commission to require screening or landscaping. Various changes were discussed and finally made to better reflect what was intended. The proposed amendments were offered by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz. Roll Call - All Ayes Councilman Norberg questioned the final sentence of Section 16.7 (15) He was concerned that limiting the length of temporary signs for elections was unconstitutional. A discussion was held on this item. Motion by Norberg, Second by Land to delete the final sentence of Sec. 16.7(15) relating to temporary signs. Roll Call - Logacz, Norberg, Land - Ayes Neintz, Nawrocki - Nay Motion carried and item was deleted. ! 67 August 12, 1974 ORDINANCE #818 AS AMENDED OFFERED BY HEINTZ, SECOND BY LOGACZ. ROLL CALL - ALL AYES ORDINANCE #818 WAS ADOPTED. Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz to adjourn at 1:45 a.m. Roll Call - All ayes(~~~/]' Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Se c re t o- t em OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 13, 1974 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call - Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Land, Nawrocki present Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to name Margo Emerson Secretary Pro-tem for the meeting. Roll Call - All ayes Mayor Nawrocki began by explaining the purpose of the meeting. This meeting was set up following hearings on temporary street surfacing. Indications had been made by people from certain streets that they would favor consideration given to permanent surfacing, curb, and gutter. This special meeting was for the purpose of holding hearings on those streets. Clayton Berg and George Brown from the City Engineering Department explained the proposals for each of the streets. Mr. Berg displayed a map of the streets to be considered. He had sketches showing the conditions of the various streets, and further, showing the type of curbing which would be proposed. He explained what the surfacing would consist of. A cost breakdown on the various projects was discussed. The cost estimate would be $12.00 per front foot for curb, gutter, and permanent surfacing. Some of the people in the audience had questions on various aspects of the proposed projects. One lady wanted to know how long the permanent surfacing lasts. Mr. Brown estimated 20 years wearing time. A further explanation of the costs involved was needed. Approximately 40 people were present at this hearing.