HomeMy WebLinkAboutSept 23, 1974OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23, 1974
Meeting was called to order at 8:03 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
Invocation was given by Rev. Henderson, People's Church.
MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
Councilman Norberg noted changes to be made in statements he had
made at the last meeting. Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz to
approve the minutes as presented in writing with the changes
as noted by Councilman Norberg and the reading be dispensed with.
Roll Call -All ayes
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion by Norberg, Second by Land that the bills as listed be paid
out of their proper funds. Roll Call All Ayes
Bruce G. Nawrocki
First Nat'l Bank of
Minneapolis
Postmaster of Mpls.
Payroll account
Famous Brands Inc.
Johnson Bros. Whsle.
Liq.
Old Peoria Co. Inc.
Ed Phillips & Sons
Prior Wine Co.
Twin City Wine Co.
No. States Power Co.
58.10
175,000.00
500.00
55,709.01
664.42
1,865.39
1,112.06
10,382.79
516.04
30.13
3,750.19
Election Judges(Primary)
3,227.31
Val Bjornson, State Treas.
3,295.08
Val Bjornson, State Treas.
130.74
Griggs, Cooper & Co. Inc. 854.24
Johnson Wine Co. 425.32
Ed Phillips & Sons 710.55
Twin City Wine Co. 158.05
Coca cola Bottling 135.65
Delivery Management Serv. 174.71
East Side Beverage
Eberhard Candy & Tob.
Glenwood Inglewood
Gold Medal Beverage
Gross Ind. Dust Cont.
Hamm's Twin City Sales 1,783.10
12,887.42
310.80
24.80
398.70
9.00
Hi-Mount Inc.
Jimbo's Inc.
Kuether Distrib. Co.
Northwestern Bell
Pepsi-Cola Bottling
Pohle Sales Inc.
Rex Distrib.
Ron's Inc.
Seven-up Bottling
Sunderland Inc.
Col.Hgts.&Dist. 13 Rec. Com.
Gagers Handicraft Inc.
William Steven Kingson
Nelson's Office Supply
Target Stores Inc.
Western Sub. Football Leag.
Zayre Shopper's City
Amsterdam Pen Co.
Better Homes & Gardens
Daytons
Disneyland records
Doubleday & Co. Inc.
Elliot Film Co.
General Learning Corp.
Gestetner Corp.
Graves Interiors
Lundblad's Bindery
Mc Gregor Mag. Agency
Minn. Library Assoc.
Monarch Book Co.
Ovshak Printing
3,122.90
134.08
4,252.88
5.50
65.60
3,358.95
3,261.43
22~.20
365.00
247.50
49.33
75.40
8.75
60.92
3.89
105.00
6.71
45.26
14.16
30.00
21.45
45.36
39.99
8.60
15.59
10.00
34.55
537.26
81.86
153.83
85.90
Petty cash - Library
Postmaster
Quill Corp.
Servicemaster
Transport Clearings
Col. Hgts. Park Board
Col. Metal Fabrication
Flitte Redi-Mix Inc.
H.B. Fuller Co.
Johnson Paper & Supply Co.
Jenes Chemical Inc.
Keep - Fill Products
Nat'l Recr. & Park Assoc.
N. W. Bell Telephone Co.
Satellite Inc.
We!le Auto Supply
American Research Corp.
Braun Engr. Testing
Capitol City Welding Supply
Chapin Publ.
City of Col. Hgts. Water
City of Columbia Heights
Col. Hgts. Fire Dept.
Col. Hgts. Pharmacy
Davies Water Equip.
Dunkley Surfacing Co.
Electronic Center
Farwell, Ozmun, T{irk, & Co.
Fridley Office Supply
City of Fridley
Galaxy Enterprises
GMC Truck & Coach Div.
Genuine Parts Co.
Gestetner Corp.
Glenwood Inglewood
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Gross Ind. Dust Control
Royhl Hedblad
Gerald Hedlund
Heights Electric
Mark Hickey
Richard Homicke
ttoover Wheel Alignment
Iht' 1 Buss. Machines
Instit. Sales Inc.
Japs Olson Co.
Fred Kaiser
Ron ald Kalina
Koch Refing. Co.
LaBelle's Distrib.
Lakeland Sign Co.
Leef Bros. Inc.
Donald W. Lohse
Marshall & Stevens
Metro Dodge
24.91
42.00
184.77
225.00
15. 39
36.77
140.64
158.50
37.10
118.25
37.75
9.38
50.00
60.71
26.49
15.67
94.44
27.00
113.60
23.04
Dept. 464. 61
24.00
340.00
65. 80
155.19
1,804 55
9.00
196 00
108.28
52 00
15.00
4,045 00
260.19
120 00
51.00
289 54
7.20
10 00
46. 36
7.55
28.00
20.10
12.50
17.95
995.10
136 40
149 63
1,333 33
669 01
197 74
54 00
127 36
40 00
1,45O 00
11,015 15
Metro Sewer Board 1t,809. 81
Midway Tractor & Equip. Co. 21.85
Miner-McAluin Agency 3,258.00
Mpts. City Treas. 20,484.74
...... 316.50
Mpls. Gas Company 173.52
Modern Cleanup 1,000.00
Motorola Inc. 16.00
No. Sanitary Supply Co. 48.00
No. States Power Co. 2,652.00
........ 26.45
No. Suburb Reg. Mutual Aid
Assoc. 30.00
Northwestern Bell 45.00
.... 202.28
Olson's Plumbing 19.25
Ovshak Printing 446.00
Peterson & Kalina 2,141.24
R.L. Polk & Co. 65.00
Power Supply Co. 14.00
Prismo Universal CorD. 43.04
Rich Lynn Corp. 21.80
Rogers 53.95
John E. Schedler 48.90
Shorty's Towing Service 5.00
Solon Office Equip. 71.80
Sun Newspapers 656.33
Tasco Automotive 30.42
Terrace Auto Supply 8.30
Teas., State of Minnesota 50.00
Halcolm O. Watson 81.50
Williams Steel & Hardware 137.42
Wolverton Engineering 380.45
W.W. Generator Rebldrs. 22.95
Zep Mfg. Co. 23.95
H & S Asphalting Co. 18,556.51
Metro Engineering 5,564.03
Nedegaard Construction Co. 5,118.99
Up-A-Tree 4,867.30
Robert O. Westlund Co. 2,045.03
$396,901.71
September 23, 1974
BIDS ON GARBAGE SERVICE CONTRACT
City Manager Watson reported on the bid opening on Thursday, September 19, 1974
for Garbage Service in the City of Columbia Heights. Four bids had been
received with the two low bids coming from Woodlake Sanitation of Hamel,
Minnesota and Modern Clean-Up Services, Inc. Mr. Watson discussed the
method used in comparing the bids on a three year basis, as well as a
projection of a four year contract. Mr. Watson stated that Modern Clean-Up
Services were low on the three year contract and recommended the award
to this company. Councilman Norberg had questions on the comparison of
the three year contract to the four year. Fie wanted to know what the
City's responsibility was to award either a three year or a four year.
Attorney Kal ina pointed out that the specifications had called for either
a three year or a four year bid and the City could award to either.
Mr. Watson pointed out the period of transition when changing garbage
contractors and the change would not be desirable. Councilman Logacz also
pointed out this fact and discussed his opinion that Modern Services,
who is presently contracted with Columbia Heights, should be awarded
the bid and avoid the problems of a new contractor. Representatives were
present from both Modern Services and Woodlake. Motion by Logacz,
Second by Land to award the bid for a three year contract for garbage
and rubbish pick-up service to Modern Services and the Mayor and City
Manager be authorized to enter into contract for same.
Roll Call -Logacz, Heintz , Land, Nawrocki -Aye Norberg Nay
(bid tabulation on garbage service made a part of the attachments to
the minutes)
CUSTODIAL SERVICES
Motion by Heintz, Second byLand to authorize the City Manager to
advertise for bids on Custodial Service for the Municipal
Building, Library, and Service Center to be opened Tuesday, October 15
at the regular Council meeting. Roll Call - all Ayes
POST OFFICE SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Mr. Ray Frisbee was present representing the Post Office. He spoke at
great length on what had transpired between the POST Office and the City
of Columbia Heights in the past years relating to the choice of the site
for the new POst Office facility. A lengthy discussion took place between
the Council and Mr. Frisbee on whether the City had been properly made
aware of the choice of sites, and whether or not the City's desires for a
new location for the post office had been considered. Mr. Otterson
spoke on what notification had been given during 1974 and the meetings
which had been held with the Planning Commission on getting the Post Office
site plans approved. A discussion was held on what choices would be available
at this point relating to the new Post Office facility. Councilman NOrberg
in particular pointed out that 1. either the Post Office could be relocated
to another regional facility, thus ving out of Columbia Heights altogether.
2. The present facility could remain as is 3. the City could approve the
plans as presented for 44th and Central. He saw no choice but to approve
the plans.
September 23, 1974
Councilman Logacz pointed out to Mr. Frisbee that the Council did not hold
him personally responsible for the choice of sites as it was finally
made, but further pointed out that there had been a ]ack of cooperation
by the Post Office in notifyin9 the City of the plans. Councilman Lo9acz discussed
his own knowledge of what corespondance had been received on this, and
stated that he could find no proof that the City had been notified of
the final decision on the part of the Post Office Department.
Mayor Nawrocki pointed out the dates when the City knew of what was
transpirin9 with the Post Office. The site had been selected in Au9ust,
]973, without notification to the City, and actually bou9ht in December ,
]973. Hr. Watson heard from a source other than directly from the Post
Office that it was true that the Post Office had acquired the ]and at
44th and Central. He sent a letter to one of the Congressman early in
]974 and received a response from the Post Office in February of ]974.
Official notification to the City had not been until April ]8, ]974.
Mayor Nawrocki pointed this out as proof of ]ack of cooperation from the
Post Office. Further discussion followed.
Councilman Norber9 expressed his opinion that this location was better
than nothing at all and better than the present facility. Councilman
Logacz pointed out the time spent on the part of the Planning and Zoning
Commission in working out details of the plans with the Post Office
and he felt that at this point they should be approved.
City Hanager Watson discussed written communication with the Post Office
and havin9 received confirmation that the SAC char9es on the construction
would be paid. Motion by Land, Second by Norber9 that the site plan for the
new post office facility at 44th and Centra] be approved as approved by the
P]annin9 and Zonin9 Commission and the Traffic Commission Roll Call-All Ayes
SUBDIVISION REQUEST 4646 - 6th Street
Mr. and Hrs. James Hixson were present askin9 for a subdivision to make
four lots on the south side of 47th Avenue between 5th and 6th Street.
Motion by Heintz, Second by Norber9 to 9rant subdivision request to
Mr. and Mrs. James Hixson. Roll Cai] - Ali Ayes
DRAINAGE PROBLEM
The Council received a letter from John D. Miller, owner of the property
leased to Twins Laundry, Bob's Barber, and Galaxy Auto near 53rd and University,
requesting consideration of something to be done to el iminate drainage problems
behind this property. A discussion was held on what might be done.
Public Works Director, Earl Gustafson, indicated that the problem would
only be solved by paving the alley. A discussion was held on the desirability
of paving this alley. It was pointed out that this subject had been
discussed at an earlier Council meeting.
Councilman Heintz pointed out another alley where consideration has been
asked for in the past and no hearin9 ever set up for it located between
Fillmore and Taylor Street, 45th to 46th Avenue. He stated that the people
in this area apparently want thework done, but seem to be unable to 9et a
hearin9 on it. The people near the alley bein9 discussed at this council
meetin9, behind 53rd and University, do not want the alley pavin9 done.
September 23, 1974
Councilman Heintz compared these two, and felt that no hearing should be
held considering thatthe people in the area have in the past indicated
they were not in favor of it.
Councilman NOrberg expressed the opinion that the letter be placed on file.
Counci lman Logacz expressed the desire that a hearing be held.
Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz that the improvement on the alley
would not be considered at this time. Roll Call - All Ayes
Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that the history of attempts to have this alley
paved in the past be reviewed with Mr. Miller and he should be encouraged
to approach his neighbors with a petition and get their agreement
that the work should be done.
HEIGHTS ALANO CLUB
Mr. Hutchins from A.A. was present to discuss a request for a license
to hold A.A. meetings at 3960 Central Avenue. They presently hold their
meetings' at 3710 3rd Street but must find a new location. They were
told they needed a license because such a club organization is not allowed
under the New zoning code at this location. Attorney Kal ina reviewed the
Zoning Code and found that clubs are listed as a use in that zone, and so
the Heights Alano Club would not need a special license to hold their
meetings. No action needed to be taken.
A recess was called at 10:OO p.m. During the recess, those present reviewed
architectural plans presented by Mr. Robert Diedrich on a proposal to
build a new Police facility near the Municipal Service Center on 38th Avenue.
Meeting reconvened at 10:30 p.m.
SECOND READING ORDINANCE #827 AMENDING ZONING CODE, ORD. #818
A second reading was held on Ordinance #827 which relates to the NOISE
section of the New Zoning Code. It amended it to include parts which had
inadvertently been left out when the Zoning Code had been adopted. A
discussion was held on the New standards of the Environmental Protection
Agency. Councilman Norberg noted changes to be made in the ordinance to
completely conform with the regulations outlined. Ordinance #827 offered
by Norberg, Seconded by Land. Roll Call - All ayes Ordinance #827
was adopted. Mayor Nawrocki asked that a copy of the ordinance be sent
to Mr. A1 Perez of the State Pollution control Agency to see how this
ordinance relates to the State regulations. Councilman Norberg pointed
out that Columbia Heights is the first municipality to pass an ordinance
based on the state documents.
ORDINANCE #828 RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
School District #13 had requested consideration by the City Council
of an ordinance authorizing Police surveillance of School Property.
A first reading was held on Ordinance #828 relating thereto. A
discussion was held on the ordinance.
September 23, 1974
Councilman Logacz discussed the problems being encountered with juveniles
in the LaBel le Park. He asked if there was any control over public property
regarding liquor. He spoke of the fact that juveniles are making a mess
of LaBelle Park and he feels that there is nothing an individual can do
to force these people out of the park when they are defacing it in any way.
Mayor Nawrocki asked that the City Manager discuss this problem with the Poi ice
Chief and ask that a close watch be kept on the park.
RESOLUTION ON FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTRACT FOR 1974
Motion by Norberg, Second by Land to table consideration of this
resolution until the next regular or special meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes
SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES
State Chiefs of Police Association:
Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to grant request for Police
Chief, Merle Glader, to attend the fall meeting of the Minnesota State
Chiefs of Poi ice Association on October 4 at Luverne, Minnesota with the
necessary expenses paid. Roll Call -All ayes Mayor Nawrocki indicated
that he would want to talk to Chief Glader about this meeting prior to
registration.
Seminar on "Anticipating the Future in Employee Relations":
Motion by Land, Second by Heintz to authorize the City Manager to
attend a seminar on Anticipating the Future in Employee Relations
October 17, 1974 at the Marriott Inn in Bloomington at a cost of $55
sponsored by the University of Minnesota School of Business Administration.
Roll Call - All Ayes.
WOrkshop on Fair Labor Standards Act:
Mr. Watson asked that he and Mr. Schedler be allowed to attend this
workshop. He pointed out the need to know what the Act involves in relation
to who is affected by it. Mayor Nawrocki questioned the need for two people
to attend. It was pointed out that the need is such that more
than one person in the City should know what this law relates to directly.
Motion by Norberg, Second by Logacz to grant request for two people
to attend the "Workshop on Fair Labor Standards Act'l at the Thunderbird
Motel, in Bloomington, on NOvember 13 at $25.00 each. Roll Call - All ayes.
SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST ON SILVER LAKE SCHOOL SITUATION
Mr. Watson discussed a meeting with representatives of the school district
on a request from them for consideration of a storm drain extension and
catch basin on the north side of 40th Avenue into the Silver Lake School
property at the approximate cost of $600. Mr. Gustafson
spoke on other solutions to the problems that the Silver Lake School
has. He was directed to contact the appropriate school officials and
work out a mutually satisfactory solution to the problem.
September 23, 1974
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
Mayor Nawrocki asked for authorization to attend a National League of
Cities convention October 11 and 12 in Chicago with expenses paid. Motion
by Heintz, Second by Land to grant request. Roll Call - Ail Ayes
LICENSES
Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg that the licenses as listed be approved
upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All ayes
HILLTOP
Councilman NOrberg questioned whether any more action had been taken by
Hilltop toward obtaining easements for the street construction on Monroe,
45th to 46th. Mr. Gustafson reported that a meeting is being set up for
this purpose.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Mr. Watson reported on a meeting to be held September 30 from 9:30 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. in Anoka County regarding property taxes and assessments,
for all local assessors, town board chairman and mayors. Mr. Watson
encouraged attendance by any member of the Council that might be able to
attend.
Mr. Watson also pointed out meetings for the week. On Tuesday an informal
budget session would be held at 7:00 and also on Wednesday if it were
needed. The Public Hearing on the 1975 Budget is set for September 30, 1974
at 8:00 p.m. in the Council chambers.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
Mr. Kal ina reported that hopefully one of the sections of the new ordinance
code would beavailable at the next council meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS
Mr. Gustafson reported on communications with homeowners along 45th Avenue
east of Chatham Road regarding poor water flow. Mr. Gustafson particularly
discussed complaints from Wayne Northfield at 2221 45th Avenue on low
water pressure at his house. Mr. Gustafson informed the Council that he
felt that Mr. Northfieid and his neighbors were convinced of the circumstances
at their homes which indicate that there is adequate pressure and flow to
each household.
Motion by Heintz. Second by Logacz to adjourn at l l:30 p.m.
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
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