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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOct 28, 1974OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 1974 Meeting was called to order at 8:26 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Norberg, Land, Nawrocki - present Heintz-absent Councilman Heintz was at a Scout meeting with his son and arrived at 9:00. Motion by Norberg, Second by Logacz to name Margo Emerson Secretary Pro-rem for the meeting. Roll Call - All Ayes Invocation was given by Rev. Merrill T. Gilbertson, First Lutheran Church MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion by Land, Second by Logacz to approve the minutes of the last meeting as presented in writing 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 Arrow Safety Co. ValBjornson, State Treas ValBjornson, State Treas Awards Inc. Citywide Locksmithing Leslie Paper Lowry Lumber Co. 3 M Bus. Prod. Sales Minn. Recr. & Park Assoc. lnc. Nelson's Office Supply Ovshak Printing Camden Auto Parks City of Columbia Heights Knox Lumber Co. Midway Tractor & Equip. N.W.Bell Tel. Co. Albinson Anoka Co. Treasurer Art Materials Inc. Auto Gear Co. Automotive Drive Line Automotive Paint Spec. Amer. Waterworks Assoc. Baldwin Chevrolet Inc. 558.60 3,241.66 192.29 1OO.30 2.88 146.44 20.73 158.17 3O.OO 31.36 29.75 10.80 10.50 261.OO 8.O5 48.86 48.75 520.66 2.25 19.08 65.41 49.51 5.5O 5.7O Barton Aschman Assoc. Inc. B & E Patrol B & E Patrol Bill Boyer Ford Burroughs Corp. Business Week Chapin Publishing Co. Columbia Heights Fire Dept. Columbia Heights Fire Dept. Col.Hgts. Police Petty Cash Col. Hgts. Water Dept. Continental Saf. Equip. Inc. Columbia Metal Fab. Inc. Date Dispatch Inc. Davey Tree Stump Removal Harriet Deeble Dunkley Surfacing Inc. Explorer Post 778 Flaherty Equip. Corp. Flexible Pipe Tool Co. City of Fridley Fridley Office Supply Fullwell Motor Prod. Co. Goodin Co. 300.00 262.50 35O.OO 45.98 4O.O4 31.50 17.92 14.97 1,789.00 25.8O 196.82 94.66 126.42 21.60 43.75 33.00 317.90 25.OO 35.64 466.77 46.75 210.22 102.38 274.00 October 28, 1974 Grant Battery Sales Earl Gustafson Hall Equipment Inc. Carl R. Hanson Hayden-Murphy Royhl Hedblad Royhl Hedblad Hoover Wheel Alignment Margaret R. Hosch Ind. School Dist #13 Industrial Supply Co. Industrial Supply Co. Ronald Kalina Knapton Tire Co. Koch Refining Co. Leef Bros. Lyle Signs Inc. Rich Kudak Merrill Chapman Co. Metro Sewer Board Miller Davis Co. Miner McAlpin Agency City of Mpls. Treas. Mpls. Gas Co. 3 M Co. 3 M Co. Minn. Safety Equipment Mister Steak Mobile Radio Eng. Inc. Modern Service Inc. National Safety Council Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki Neptune Meter Co. Northern States Power Co. N. Sub. Reg.Mutual Aid Assn. Assn. of Met. Municip. Payroll Account 21 93 8 5O 221 4O 240 OO 797 OO 10 OO 20.00 23. O0 49.38 69.47 21.7O 36.67 1,333.33 30.00 281.69 117.20 344.96 162.50 62.68 11,809.81 17.00 3,086. O0 42.00 430.62 91.01 1,433.O1 6O.88 35.75 22.29 1 ,000.OO 10.90 218.19 343.27 2,652.00 6O. OO 17.50 58,522.19 N.W.Bell Tel. Chas. Olson & Sons Inc. Olson Radiator Co. Aunt Jenny's Pancake House Peterson & Kalina Peterson & Kalina Petty Cash Liquor Pitney Bowes Roger A. Podany & Assoc.lnc. Pyramid Films Rental Equip. & Sales Co. Research Institute of Amer. Road Machinery & Supplies Rogers Ruffridge-Johnson Eugene Salay John E. Schedler Joanne Scudder F.N.Shaffer L.N.Sickels Silver Lake Clinic Suburban Rubber Stamp Sun Newspapers Supt. of Documents Tasco Automotive Transport Clearings Twin City Filter Service Inc. Uniforms Unlimited Uniforms Unlimited Rosella C. Wilson W.W.Generator Rebuilders Minn. Hospital Serv. Assn. H & S Asphalt Nedegaard Construction Rob'i'n$on Landscaping Up-a-Tree 905.78 85.8o 32.O0 9.5O 1,116.34 534.05 327.77 22.15 39.84 251.00 19.85 36.00 30.68 60.83 27.50 65.OO 14.93 40.66 120.OO 156.75 197.OO 46.84 217.83 5.5O 62.78 11.31 6.60 917.7S 12.80 45.00 31.40 2,414.40 2,201.94 1,794.56 2,231.56 690.32 108,938.72 BIDS ON TELEVISION SYSTEM A report was received and recommendation given from the Public Works Director, Earl Gustafson, on the award of bid on the television system for the sewer lines. A brief discussion was held regarding these bids. Councilman Norberg was concerned about the comparison of cost of renting vs. purchasing the equipment. Mr. Gustafson elaborated on the costs involved. Sewer and ~/ater Superintendent, Donald Jolly, also discussed the costs as well as the actual use of the equipment. Mayor Nawrocki questioned how the quality of the equipment bid by the various companies compared. Donald Jolly responded that the equipment of the low bidder is as substantial as that of the high bidder. He further informed the Council that he personally knew the equipment of the various companies, and that the low bidder is responsible. Mayor Nawrocki further questioned about Cues, Inc., a company in Florida, who had received the invitation to bid after the bid opening had been held. Mr. Watson explained that the Post Office is still investigating the cause of the delayed mail delivery in this case. He pointed out that Cues had been aware of the bid opening and could have contacted the City prior to the opening. Mr. Gustafson further stated that October 28, 1974 Cues, Inc. does not have a local supplier. Mr. Watson discussed communications wi th the company. Mayor Nawrocki questioned how much had been budgeted for this equipment, and was told that $12,000 had been budgeted. Councilman Norberg was concerned as to what the warranty on the equipment consisted of. Mr. Gustafson pointed out that it includes parts and labor, but does not include the rental for a loaner piece of equipment while the City's would be in being repaired. Motion by Logacz, Second by Land that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement with W.G. Jaques Company for the purchase of television equipment with electronic footage readout, video tape recorder with reel to reel recorder, and video tape telvision monitor for a total of $12,956.44 in accordance with the low bid. Roll Call-All Ayes CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS LIGHTING Mr. Watson reported on the plans of the Chamber of Commerce to ~put up a 25 foot artificial tree in the Mini Park and have pin lites on the evergreens in the park in lieu of lighting along the street as has been do,ne in the past. Their request from the City was that $200 be contributed toward the lighting, and payment of the electric bill for the lighting display, as was done in past years. Motion by Land, Second byLogacz to grant request. Roll Call- All Ayes The money is to come out of the municipal liquor operations. Councilman Norberg pointed out that he considers this to be a good idea, and suggested that something be done in the lighting display in the Mini Park to point out that it is for the City. Mr. Watson informed Councilman Norberg that he would inform the Chamber that the Council is interested in having the City identified in some way. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT Mr. Watson reported on the League of Minnesota Municipalities arid the National League of Cities request for City contributions toward a lawsuit protesting application of the Fair Labor Act to State and Local government. Motion by Norberg seconded by Land that the City contribute $100 toward this suit, and the City Manager be authorized to remit same. Roll call, all ayes. MINNESOTA CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION TRAINING SESSION Motion by Land second by Norberg to authorize the City Manager to attend the Minnesota City Management Association training session at Spring Hill Conference Center on November 21 and 22 at a cost not to exceed $50.00. Roll call, all ayes. Mr. Watson indicated that the school and conference section of 'the City Manager budget has no funds available, but that there is extra in the miscellaneous section and in the salary section, and the funds for this training session would come from the miscellaneous. CRIME PREVENTION TRAINING COURSES Mayor Nawrocki explained these courses as part of the Minnesota Crime Watch project. He explained that Sgt. Jendro attended the basic course the previous year and now would attend the advanced course. Officer Downey would attend the basic course this year. The only cost would include meals and travel. Motion by Norberg second by Land to grant request for Sgt. Jendro to attend the Advance Training Course November I1 through 15, and Officer Downey to attend the Basic Course November 4 through 9. Roll call, all ayes. Councilman Norberg suggested that the two men put together an article for the next Newsletter regarding these two courses. Uctober ZU, 1~/4 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS AND DESIGN SEMINAR This request was received from the Engineering Department for attendance to a two-day seminar. Mr. Watson discussed the seminar. He explained that this seminar would be attended in lieu of a workshop on street and traffic control and two bituminous conferences. Notion by Norberg, second by Logacz to 9rant request and expenses be authorized for one man to attend the seminar on November 25 and 26 for $50, and one man to attend for one day on November 26 for $30. Roll call - ali ayes. SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY Councilman Norberg reported on the activities of the Suburban Rate Authority. He discussed a report from the executive committee and recommendations made by them. This report included the possible reorganization of the Suburban Rate Authority. Councilman Norberg discussed the possibility of the Authority ex- tending their activities into power regulation, stating that the municipalities should have input into this area. He indicated that a request will be forthcoming to enter into a new joint powers agreement, and that he requested the support of the council in this agreement. Mayor Nawrocki further elaborated on the activi- ties of the Suburban Rate Authority. Motion by Norberg second by Logacz to indi- cate that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights expresses its support of the recommendations of the Suburban Rate Authority executive committee. Roll call, all ayes. Mayor Nawrocki requested Mr. Watson to send a letter indicating this action by the Council . CABINETS IN LIBRARY BASEMENT Informal proposals had been received, and the Library Board recommended that Cabinet Shop Inc. be contracted to install cabinets in the library. Motion by Norberg second by Land that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into agreement with Tom Fel]egy, Cabinet Shop Inc., to install /~8 feet of cabinet and counters in the library basement at a total cost of $l,330, and for locks for the cabinets at a cost of $75 based on low informal bid. Roll call, all ayes. CARPET IN LIQUOR STORE Mr. Watson reported on informal quotations received for carpeting in the municipal on-sale store. The carpeting would include the lounge area, main bar, rear entry, and front stair. The quotation includes labor, complete installation, and the metal stripping needed. He further indicated that the actual color and pattern of the carpet was yet to be decided. Motion by Heintz second by Logacz that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into agreement with Carpet by Roberts Company for carpeting in the on-sale liquor store at a total cost of $2,845.67 based on iow informal quotation. Roll call, all ayes. Councilman Norberg questioned where the funds are to come from for this carpeting. Mr. Watson indicated that the revenues of the liquor stores are over what was anticipated~ and are available for such purchases. MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER IMPROVEMENTS A bid opening date had been set for November 1/~ for Municipal Service Center improve- ments, and Mr. Gustafson asked for it to be changed to allow a longer time for reviewal of the plans. Motion by Norberg secon by Heintz that the bid opening be re-set for November 19, 1974 at 2:00 P.M. for improvements on the Municipal Service Center. Roll call - All ayes. October 28, 1974 BIDS ON WATER TOWER A brief discussion was held on the date of opening bids for the new water tower. Mayor Nawrocki asked what color had been decided upon for the tower, and Mr. Watson indicated that it would be a winter blue. The Council was in agreement that there would be no wording on the tower. Mayor' Nawrocki also asked about antennas on the new tower. Mr. Watson and Mr. Gustafson discussed the fact that it would not be possible for antennas to be placed on the new tower other than for municipal purposes. They informed the Council that this pro- vision was not necessary in the specifications. Motion by Norberg second by Land that the bid opening on the new water tower be set for Tuesday December 10 at 2:00 P.M. Roll call, all ayes. TRANSFER OF BEER LICENSE AT 4010 CENTRAL AVENUE A brief discussion was held on the request for a transfer of the beer license at 4010 Central from Robert Mclntyre to Eugene Shelton. Mayor Nawrocki informed Mr. Shelton, and his partner, James Sannes, that the City Council is "tough on license violations." Mayor Nawrocki indicated that he wanted the two men to know that the Council would not hesitate to revoke or suspend the license if laws are violated. Motion by Logacz, Second by Heintz that the beer license at 4010 Central Avenue be transferred to Eugene Shelton Roll Call -All Ayes REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SOLICITOR'S FEE FOR DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE Mr. Watson discussed this application for a solicitor's license. He informed the Council that the Better Business Bureau had no record of this Training Institute, known also as the Agape Force. He also discussed his attempts to find out more about them by contacting the Minnesota Charity Review Council who had stated that the Agape Force had never responded to inquiries from the Charity Review Council, and also his discussion with the Charitable Registration of the Department of Commerce who also have been unable to get response from the Agape Force. Mr. Watson stated that the Agape Force has an address in Sebastopol, California and that he has written the San Francisco Better Business Bureau asking for more information on this group. Mr. Robert LeRoy Duran was present from the Agape Force and explained its activities which are to help drug addicts and other people in need of counseling. He further explained that the solicting would be to seek funds for their cause. Motion by Heintz, Second Logacz to grant request for solicitor's license and waiver of fee to the Agape Force subject to confirmation from the Minnesota Charitable Registrmtion of the Department of Commerce and the Minnesota Charity Review Council as to their existence as a charitable organization. Roll Call- All Ayes OTHER LICENSES Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz that the other licenses as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call - All Ayes PETITION OPPOSING NOISE FROM TRUCK TRAFFIC NEAR 43rd Avenue to 45th Avenue from Main to University Councilman Land presented a petition signed by 62 property owners in the area. Motion by Land, SEcond by Norberg that the petition be accepted and placed on file. Mr. Watson discussed previous communications with a resident from that area, and brought out a copy October 28, 1974 of a letter to that resident regarding communications with Burlington-Northern which indicated that the problem should be taken care of by November 1. Motion by Land, Second by Heintz that this item be placed on the traffic commission agenda for the meeting November 4. Roll Call-All Ayes Councilman Land noted that the traffic commission meeting would be the following Monday, and indicated that this may not be enough time to gather ample information. He indicated that the people having signed the ptition should be made aware of the fact that it would be discussed at the Traffic Commission meeting. He further noted that Burlington-Northern would probably have to respond to inquiries of the people, as well as the Police Department. A recess was called at 9:45 p.m. Meeting Reconvened at 9:55 p.m. CITY MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Watson requested authorization to make a single purchase of $1,467.46 for maintenance parts from Paper, Calmenson, explaining that these parts include steel blades, runners, etc for the winter season. These items are supplied exclusively by Paper, Calmenson. Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to authorize the City Manager to purchase maintenance parts from Paper, Calmenson in the amount of $1,467.46 in view of the fact that these are proprietary items and are not subject to competitive bidding. Roll Call All Ayes STREET OPENING 42nd AVENUE AND CLEVELAND STREET Mr. Watson and Mr. Gustafson briefly reported on action taken on a petition received requesting the opening of the street at the above location. Mr. Gustafson presented a written report stating that one individual has indicated a desire to acquire all available interior ]and by options. He indicated that this request should be delayed pending the acquisition of some of the land and thus creating fewer ]and owners to be affected, CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS Mr. Kalina requested that an informal meeting be set up with the Council and himself regarding the ordinance recodification. A meeting was set up for Monday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS Mr. Gustafson presented several reports in writing, which were noted at this time. One report concerned the sidewalk condition near the Shell Oil Station, which had been pointed out by Councilman Land at a previous Council meeting. Mr. Gustafson stated that the repairs are the responsibility of the Minneapolis Water Department resulting from digups made for the purpose of cement lining the large water mains for Minneapol is. Mr. Gustafson pointed out that the unusual sidewalk settlement that has accurred north of the temporary bituminous patch is still being investigated. October 28, 1974 Mayor Nawrocki pointed out one of Mr. Gustafson's reports which stated that the crosswalks have been painted and the pedestrian signs have been installed on 44th Avenue. A contractor who is doing paintlng for the County will be coming into Columbia Heights to stripe 44th Avenue when he is in this area. Mr. Gustafson also presented a lengthy report regarding alley conditions and the retaining wall in the alley north of 45th Avenue between Fillmore and Taylor Street. This had been requested by Councilman Heintz. Mr. Gustafson indicated that he will be scheduling an informa! meeting with property owners along this alley to determine what should be done. Councilman Norberg questioned about the progress regarding the removal of the old house at 578 - 38th Avenue. Mr. Watson reported that it is nearly settled and informal bids for this removal will be taken shortly. Motion by Heintz, Second by Norberg to adjourn at IO:15 p.m. All Ayes Bru'Ee G Na'wrock~, Mayor Sec re ta ry/~P ro-tem OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 12, 1974 Meeting was called to order at 8:08 p.m. Norberg, Land, Nawrocki - present Roll Call - Logacz, ~leintz, Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to name Margo Emerson Secretary Pro-rem for the meeting. Roll Call-All Ayes Invocation was given by Rev. Shoemaker, Community United Methodist Church. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Mayor Nawrocki asked for clarification on what had been said at the last meeting regarding whether space would be available for mounting the City antenna on the new water tower. Mr. Brown indicated that there would be. He explained that there is an access through the center of the tower. He stated that the City antenna would be the only one possible to be placed on the new water tower. Mayor Nawrocki questioned whether the specifications are made up yet. Mr. Brown stated that they were, but not yet typed. Mayor