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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAug 11, 1975August ll, 1975 Official Proceedings Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Columbia Heights -212- Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Land, Nawrocki-present Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land to name Margo Emerson Secretary for the meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes Invocation was given by Councilman Gayle Norberg. PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz that the bills as listed be paid out of their proper funds. Roll Call: All Ayes CNA Insurance Payroll Account Gopher State Oil Co. Wilcox Paper Co. John Pappas Twin City Wine Co. 73.08 67,471.80 467.58 313.99 178.20 468.66 James Lord, St. Treas.3,701.20 No. Amer. Life & Cas. 190.80 Col.Hgts.& Dist. 13 Comm.49.50 Columbia Transit Corp. 70.00 Dave's Sport Shop 3.90 A.B. Dick Products 53.90 Gagerls Handicraft 63.24 Linda A. Hansen 114.00 LaBellels Dist. 161.84 Loyal Travel 87.35 David MacGregor 45.00 Moorlane, Inc. 33.83 Ovshak Printing 32.80 Taget Stores 75.61 Universal Sound Eng. 113.22 Anoka County Library 84.00 A & R Book Co. 91.O4 Better Homes & Gardens 7.54 Cronstroms Htg.& A/C 264.60 Walt Disney Educ. Media 21.77 Doubleday & Co. 87.31 Educators Progress Serv. 59.71 Elliot Film Co. 58.34 Gager's Handicraft 6.00 Graves Interiors 374.40 Heights Electric 18.85 Josten's Lib. Books Minn. Historical Soc. Nelsons Office Supply Outdoor Book Club Ovshak Printing Random House, Inc. Howard W. Sams & Co. Shoppers Charge Spken Language Serv., Inc. U.S. Gov't Printing Office Postmaster Alexander Company A & M Industrial Tractor American Linen Supply Apache Hose & Rubber Co. Armco Steel Corp. Arrow Safety Co. Aunt Jenny's Pancake House Auto Gear Co. Barton Contracting Co. Clayton R. Berg Bladholm Brothers Boring Machine Corp. Braun Engr. Testing Bureau of Buss. Practice Mildred V. Carlson Central Chrysler Plym. _Chapin Publishing Co. Christian Tyroll 286.56 20.00 41.62 9.64 31.00 358.O5 11.24 14.90 6.35 6.10 54.OO 228.51 119.52 68.5O 10.00 225.25 3O5.OO 6.OO 18.80 363.82 47.75 65.02 3o.oo 128.OO 43.50 27.08 25.OO 10.88 38.20 City of Col.Hgts.-Petty Cash Adm. 48.28 City of Col. Hgts-Petty Cash Gar. 31.95 City Wide Locksmithing 27.00 Coast to Coast 237.24 -213- Collins Electric 660 Col.Hgts. Fire Dept. 723 Col.Hgts. Fire Relief Association 19,712 Col.Hgts. Police Relief Association 30,345 Comm. of Revenue 21 Comm. oF Revenue 1,571 Linda L. Compton 68 Computer Election Sys. 108 Continental Safety Equip27 Coon Rapids Chrys. Plym. 3 Davies Water Equipment 143 Delegard Tool Co. 332 Design & Environment 66 Diamond Vogel Paints 292 Diversified Piping Co. 81 Elsa Ponley 7 The Drawing Board 19 .00 .00 ,73 O0 10 75 00 81 78 98 39 55 35 90 52 3] .97 Dunkley Surfacing 56.59 Credit Publishing Co. 15.00 Gateway Hardware Hank 108.22 Germundsen Contracting 243.00 Goo~Jin Company 280.50 W.W. Grainger, Inc. 12.02 Wendy Gutendauf 13.50 Hagen Office Equip. 27.90 Hall Signs, Inc. 102.30 Gerald Hedlund 59.64 Hoover Wheel Alignment 55.00 nstitutiona] Sales,Inc. 496.6O ntern'l.Buss. Machines 145.80 ntern'l.gomm. Servicesl14.35 Robert Jendro 62.23 Johnson Paper $ Supply 94.89 Keep Fill Products 22.90 Kock Refining Co. 190.21 Leag. of Hinn.Hunicip. 4,000.00 Leer Bros. Inc. 162.80 McGLlire's 515.89 Maintenance Experts,Inc718.OO Mel's Van 0 Lite 128.19 Metro Waste Cont.Comm. 1,287.OO Mincis 411.13 Midway Tractor & Equip. 59.20 Midwest Asphalt Corp.1,657.15 Mpls. City Treas. 94.87 Mpls. Spokesman 14.28 Mn. Chapter, MFOA 15.OO Motorola, Inc. 606.90 National Safety Council 25.90 Bruce Nedegaard 495.00 John A Nelson Excav. 264.00 August 11, 1975 Northern Sanitary Supply No. States Power Co. No. States Power Co. N.W. Bell Telephone Co. Norelco, Work Processing Elmer N. Olson Olson Plumbing Dean S. Otterson Ovshak Printing Owens Service Co. John Pappas All Poolside Services Power Process Equip. Power Supply Co. Rockford Safety Equip. Vernon Rozmark St. Paul Recorder Eugene Salay Sales Service, Machine Tool Co. Satellite Industries Silver Lake Clinic Soil Exploration Co. Standard Spring Co. St. Treas. St. Bldg. Insp. Mister Steak Structural Wood Corp. Sun Electric Corp. Sun Newspapers Total Electric Tracy Printing Uniforms Unlimited U.S. Postmaster=Col. Hgts. Twin City Filter Service Vulcan Signs & Stamping, Inc. Wardens GTC Auto Parts Water Products Co. Malcolm O. Watson W.W. Generator Zayre Shoppers' City Henry Zeug Ziegler Inc. American Linen Supply Co. Bronner Exterminating Co. Coca Cola Bottling Comm. of Revenue Delivery Management Services Doherty Distributing Co. East Side Beverage Co. Eberhard Candy & Tobacco Glenwood Ganzer Distributors Gold Hedai Beverage Hedstrom Electric Hi-Hount, Inc. Home Juice Co. Jimbos Inc. 23.85 5,069.87 31.O5 80.19 28.5O 16.70 111.84 367.77 229.O0 87.65 8.00 147.00 55.OO 28.54 37. 0 81 03 14 28 252 80 31 94 44 95 45 OO 374 95 159 39 146 30 19.50 183.33 43.7O 29.00 215.O0 155.60 242.40 5O.OO 3.OO 760.68 27.51 347.3O 119.75 67.55 89.96 156.40 2,837 96 131 31 12 O0 249 15 4,193 13 91 56 1,683.69 14,881.60 408.90 31.35 4,326.36 208.75 75.00 1,469.47 192.56 213.89 August 11, 1975 Kuether Dist. Co. Clarence Larson McKesson Liquor Merrill Chapman Co. Midwest Wine Co. Betty Myers Pepsi Cola Bottling Petty Cash - Liquor Pohle Sales Joe Rak Rex Distributing Co. John Roach Ron's Ice Co. -214- 5,516.68 Seven Up Bottling Co. 460.70 9.36 Scotsman Refrigeration 17.50 1,999.75 South Side Distributing 102.17 55.60 Sunderlund, Inc. 353.90 276.87 Thompson Trane Air Cond. 164.12 138.00 Alexander Construction 16,117.09 152.40 Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. 6,703.00 91.02 Lehn Electric 3,901.14 4,432.95 Modern Htg. & Air Cond. 20,184.16 18.72 Nedegaard Construction 18,267.75 5,510.24 Olson Plumbing 1,968.18 9.OO 453.40 TOTAL BILLS $272,423.68 SPECIFICATIONS ON WATER TOWER CONTROL SYSTEM Public Works Director, Earl Gustafson, briefly explained the specifications which had been prepared for the water tower control system, and discussed the plans for the bid opening. Discussion was held on when the bid opening should be held. Mr. Gustafson indicated that August 25th would be the time he would recommend for opening of bids. Discussion followed regarding whether or not the time alloted for the bidders to respond to the bid is long enough. The specifications called that all bids must be received at least five days prior to the date of bid opening, and any addendum to these bids, as designated by the City, would be notified to the bidder two days prior to the bid opening. Mr. Gustafson assured that any addendums to the bids would be hand delivered to the bidders if necessary in order that they would have them two days prior to the bid opening. Mayor Nawrocki expressed concern that there would not be enough time for the bidders to submit their bids since the "Construction Bulletin" in which the bids would be advertised would not get to some of the potential bidders until Monday, the 18th, and it would not give very much time to prepare the bid in order to have it submitted five days prior to the bid opening. Discussion was also held on the contents of the specifications in regard to the equipment required. Mr. Gustafson explained the needs for this system. He also stated that the bidders will be supplying the equipment, but that the City will install the units. Mayor Nawrocki questioned what warranty would be required on the equipment. Mr. Gustafson stated that the specifications required that it be the manufacturer's warranty on the equipment itself. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids on the water supply control system to be opened at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, with a report to the Council at a special council meeting on September 4 at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call: All Ayes -215- August 11, 1975 COMPLAINT Jesse Ley 522 Summit Street Mr. Ley was present and expressed his discontent because the city crews keep spreading out a pile of rocks and broken asphalt in the front of his house along the boulevard behind the new curb. He stated that he piles this up neatly each day, and the next day it is again spread around. He felt that the city should pick up this material as it is not good backfill material. Mr. Gustafson assured him that it would be taken care of. Also, Mr. Ley complained that the garbage men do not replace his garbage cans next to his garage after dumping them He pointed out that he built a carrier for his cans purposely, and the men still do not replace the cans back on the carrier. He pointed out that his garage is twelve feet from the alley. Discussion was held on where the cans should be located according to the contract with the garbage service. City Manager Watson indicated that it reads something along the order of "can shall be at the alley line". Mayor Nawrocki stated that he felt that the intent was to be sure that the cans are in the back, where there is an alley, rather than in the front of the house, and not literally to have it right along the alley. Problems were discussed with having the cans right next to the alley during the winter and plowing is done, and also on what the contract agreement is in relation to location of the garbage cans at various residences, such as when there is no alley. Mayor Nawrocki asked that a letter of clarification be sent to Mr. Ley explaining the contract requirements, and also that these requirements be checked out in relation to the location of garbage cans along an alley. RESOLUTION #75-42 ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS 43½ Avenue Extension Offered by Logacz, Seconded by Norberg Roll Call: All Ayes Resolution #75-42 was adopted. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, WHEREAS;, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by Motion on the 27t:h day of May, 1975 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property owners, and WHEREAS;, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a Counci] meeting on the 23rd day of June, 1975 and on the 14th day of July, 1975, and WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED; 1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as fol]ows: Extension of 43½ Avenue, including curb and gutter and Asphalt Mat, 160 feet West of the West line of Tyler Place. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: Concrete curb and gutter, additional base as necessary and A.C. Bituminous Surfacing. August ll, 1975 -216- 3. That a careful estimate of cost of the improvement has been made by the City Manager and the several lots and parcels of land fronting upon and adjacent to such proposed improvement, which he deemed benefitted thereby, were properly notified of said hearings, and 4. That the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of the several parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained. 5. These improvements shall also be known as Project No. 691 SIDE YARD WAIVER James Montague 3929 Tyler Street Mr. Watson briefly explained this request for a one foot side yard waiver to build a garage on this property and stated that it had been recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land to grant the one foot side yard waiver as requested to James Montague, 3929 Tyler Street, based on the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call: All Ayes ORDINANCE #837 RELEASING CUL-DE-SAC EASEMENT First reading was held on this ordinance, with the second reading scheduled for the next regular council meeting on August 25. Mr. Watson explained that this ordinance would release the easement for the cul-de-sac design of the extension of 43½ Avenue, and would obtain an easement in line with the new straight design of the street. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that Mrs. Birosh should be notified of the second reading of the ordinance. ORDINANCE #838 VACATING PUBLIC ALLEY First reading was held on the ordinance vacating the public alley west of Reservoir Boulevard between 42nd Avenue and McLeod Street, which would still retain utility easements on the property being vacated. Mr. Watson reported that the property owners had petitioned for this vacating, and that they have been notified of the second reading, which will be held on Sept. 8 at the regular council meeting. STOP SIGNS ON 2½ STREET AT 45th AVENUE Mr. Watson informed the Council that Fridley had agreed to put up the STOP sign on their side of the boundary, if it is approved for the Columbia Heights side. Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to approve the placement of STOP signs on 2½ Street at 45th Avenue stopping north and south bound traffic, as recommended by the Traffic Commission. Roll Call: All Ayes SIGNING OF 43½ AVENUE WEST OF TYLER PLACE Discussion was held on a recommendation of the Traffic Commission to place a "No Exit on 43rd AvenueI' and "Customer Parking Only" signs on 43½ Avenue, west of Tyler Place, to discourage traffic from entering on 43rd Avenue by way of this route. Mr. Watson pointed out that the Public Works Director has recommended that a "No Thru Traffic" sign would be more economical -217- August 11, 1975 than the special sign of "No Exit on 43rd Avenue~' which would have to be made special. Discussion was held on the "Customer Parking Only" signing. Mr. Norberg indicated that he felt that the people who own the private property at the west end of 43½ Avenue should put up their own signs, rather than have the city put them up. Mr. Land stressed the fact that the reason for the "Customer Parking Only" sign was as another means to discourage the traffic from entering on 43rd Avenue rather than actually designate the parking area. Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz that the signing be authorized as recommended by the Traffic Commission. Roll Call: All Ayes VACATING, BLOCKING, OR IMPROVEMENT OF ALLEY Discussion held on a recommendation made by the Traffic Commission that the City Council hold a hearing on the vacating, blocking off, or improving of the east-west alley south of 40th between VanBuren Street and the north-south alley west of VanBuren Street. City Manager Watson recommended that this hearing be held inviting the people to come in and allow all three options for their input. Mr. Watson suggested closing off the alley on a permanent basis. Councilman Logacz spoke on the traffic problems encountered in this alley and his own belief that it should be blockaded or vacated. The problems with the grade of this alley, and the difficulties of maintaining it were discussed. Councilman Land also pointed out that bicycles are a problem in the alley as we]] as other vehicles. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land that a hearing be held at the regular council meeting of September 8 for the vacating or blocking off of this alley. Roll Call: All Ayes NO PARKING ON VANBUREN STREET AT 4Oth AVENUE Discussion on the Traffic Commission recommendation to post No Parking on the corner of VanBuren Street, east side, north of 40th Avenue. In part:icular the problems incurred when a vehicle is parked on this corner, and a bus is trying to turn unto 4Otb off of VanBuren were pointed out. Motion by Neintz, Seconded by Land that No Parking be posted at this location. Roll Call: All Ayes TAXI STAND CURB CUT Mayor Nawrocki asked what the progress was in regard to requiring the replacement of the curb along VanBuren Street next to the taxi stand property. Discussion was held on the procedure for curb cuts. Arden Hovland informed the Council that Carl Hanson had performed the concrete work to eliminate the curb in 1974, and that Mr. Hanson does not have a license for Columbia Heights in 1975. Mr. Gustafson stated his own opinion that all concrete work done within the city should be required to have a permit. He pointed out problems created by driveway grades which do not .conform to the streets, and drainage problems associated therewith. He stated that this causes problems to both the homeowner and the City and to the neighbors as well. Councilman Land suggested that the City Manager August li, 1975 -218- talk with the taxi stand owner, Mr. LaMont, and tell him that the full curb cut which he has at his property is illegal and tell him of the ordinance requirements for curb cuts, and a report be made at the next council meeting. RECESS at 9:14 p.m. MEETING RECONVENED at 9:27 p.m. PRESENTATION OF 1976 BUDGET The proposed 1976 budget was officially distributed to the Council with the City Manager asking that the Council members look it over. He pointed out highlights included in the budget procedures outlined at the beginning of the budget by the Finance Director, John Schedler, and also pointed out the budget letter accompanying the budget which highlights certain points related to the items contained in the budget. Mr. Watson gave a brief overview of the budget as a whole. Mayor Nawrocki asked that a determination be made as to what the "real" increase is in the assessed valuation of new property, as opposed to re-evaluating of existing property, and a report submitted on same. The Council discussed the possibility of meeting informally to go over the budget on Friday evening September 5 and Saturday, September 6. It was agreed upon, and it was noted that this is to be properly advertised as an informal meeting open to the public. Mayor Nawrocki and Councilman Norberg expressed their personal preference to have the meeting for the budget review held in the Council Chambers, as opposed to meeting at the Holiday Inn, Roseville, as was planned. JACKSON POND SPILLWAY Discussion held on proposed construction of a spillway into Jackson pond on 43rd Avenue. Mr. Gustafson explained what is proposed stating that it would be four or five feet wide, and would go under the fence. This would act as a relief of the street grade and would provide for a sheet flow, rather than a V-shaped. He also described the construction in terms to show how it would be constructed so that children could not get into it. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,500 to construct a concrete spillway from 43rd Avenue into Jackson Pond. Roll Call: All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki questioned what had taken place at a meeting held with the Pollution Control Agency regarding the possible installation of a by-pass line on the sanitary sewer near 43rd Avenue, where the flooding had tal~en place during heavy rainstorms. Mr. Gustafson stated that a meeting had been held with somone from the P.C.A. office and Mr. Brown, City Engineer, and Donald Jolly, Sewer and Water Superintendent, and the representative from the P.C.A. stated that they can not concur in any construction of this sort, whether it be pumping into the pond directly, or a gravity relief. Mayor Nawrocki expressed his distress at not having been notified of the meeting with the P.C.A., or of the cancellation of -219- August 11, 1975 a previous meeting, which he had shown up for and it was not held. Discussion was held on what should be done as far as the construction of any relief way for the sanitary sewer to alleviate sewer backups in 'the future. Copies of a report from the Public Works Director regarding the meeting with the P.C.A. representative were distributed to the Council members. PURCHASE OF MOBILE RADIOS Explanation was given that the Council authorization for the purchase of ten mobile radios had been for $3,000, and it was found that the total cost would run $3,O04. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land to increase the authorization for the purchase of the mobile radios to $3,004. Rolll Ca]]: All Ayes BIDS ON PHASE II OF LABELLE PARK Laura Rotegard was present from the Engineering Dept. and answered questions, and explained the plans for Phase II in LaBe]]e Park, including the planting and Earthwork. Councilman Heintz reported that: Ms. Rotegard had made a very detailed and comprehensive plan for the park, and had presented it at the last Park Board Meeting. The Park Board was very happy and enthused with her proposal. The Park Board recommended that bids be let in accordance therewith. Councilman Norberg asked if the original landscape plans in the nature of natural wild area be maintained in accordance with the original concept and Mr. Heintz stated that it will be. Estimated cost of this project was stated as being in the neighborhood of $49,000. Laura Rotegard stated that this is a high estimate, but was done so as a precautionary measure in case the bids came in high. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to authorize the City Manager to call for bids for landscaping and earthwork (Phase II) of LaBelie Park to be opened on September 4 with a report to the Council at their regular meeting of September 8. Roll Call: All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki asked what the status of the repair work which was discussed last spring is, particularly he pointed out the repair of light fixtures. Mr. Gustafson reported that he would check on what is being done and report it at the next council meeting. He stated that there is a delay in getting the mounting brackets for the lights and this is what is holding up the repairs. TYPEWRITER FOR PUBLIC WORKS Request was submitted for the purchase of an IBM Correcting Selectric typewriter for the Public Works Dept. Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to authorize the expenditure for this typewriter was later withdrawn. Councilman Norberg stated that he would expect that competitive bids could be sought for a new typewriter. He indicated that he had read recently that another company is manufacturing the se]ectric type of machine, August li, 1975 -220- and so competitive bids should be available--pointing out that the bids could be based on the IBM Selectric, or equal, of that is what is wanted. Mayor Nawrocki expressed his doubts as to whether another typewriter is needed in public works, in view that the person for whom it is to be purchased is on the CETA program, which is a temporary type of program. No action taken pending the possibility of having competitive bids taken. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE CONFERENCE Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land that the expenses be authorized for the Police Chief, Merle Glader, to attend the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Denver, Colorado September 13 through 18, 1975. Roll Call: All Ayes Mr. Watson reported that $400 had been the budget estimate for this convention. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS CONFERENCE Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Land to authorize the expenses for the City Planner, Dean Otterson, to attend the American Institute of Planners conference in San Antonio, Texas October 25-29, 1975. Roll Call: All Ayes Mr. Watson reported that the estimated amount for this convention is $381.74. INFORMAL QUOTATIONS FOR BAND STAND Quite a lengthy discussion was held on the quotations for the band stand including installing facia, soffit, studs, and siding; installing felt paper and shingles, and laying blocks and supplying ties, sand and cement. Concern was expressed by Councilman Norberg, in particular, that there has never been any plans presented of exactly what the band stand entails in its entirety. Mr. Hovland and Mr. Gustafson stated that they have not seen the plans either, and do not know what is planned. Discussion was held on the need for shingles on the bandstand, and Mr. Hovland pointed out why they are needed. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to authorize the work on the bandstand, with the bids going to the low bidders in each case as follows: Materials for installing facia~ soffit, studs, and siding: Lowry Lumber $401.64 Materials for Installing felt paper and shingles: Lowry Lumber $526.69 Materials for blocks, ties, sand and cement: Marshall Block Company $72.00 Totaling $2,010.33 Labor on Work: Moen $1,OlO.O0 Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to amend the motion to include the provision that the Park Board must supply the City Council with the full plans for the bandstand. Roll Call: All Ayes Roll Call on original motion as amended: All Ayes -221- August 11, 1975 SUBDIVISION REQUEST Joseph Jennico 964-43rd Avenue Brief explanation on the request to split this lot into three parcels. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land to grant the subdivision request to Joseph Jennico, 964-43rd Avenue with the descriptions of the parcels to be as follows: West 60' of North 150' (Ex. No. 5') of Lot 15, Block 3, Reservoir Hills North 150' of Lot 15, (Ex. W. 60') (Ex. N. 5') Block 3, Reservoir Hills Lot 15, (Ex. North 1501)(Subj to road and utility easement over S. 30I) Block 3 Reservoir Hills with the special assessments in the amount of S1,447.57 to be divided against the benefitted properties. Roll Call: All Ayes AIR PURIFIER FOR LIQUOR STORE Discussion held on a request by the City Manager to purchase a Prime-Aire air purifier. Mr. Watson explained that this would help eliminate the smoke in the bar. The total cost for three units, which is what would be desired, is $784.50. Discussion held on whether or not these units would actually remove the smoke or not and if it was in fact needed. Councilman Heintz pointed out that he has never received a complaint about the smoke in the liquor store. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that according to the charts provided by the company it appears that perhaps these units would not actually remove the smoke as would be intended. Mr. Watson will check further into the units as to their effectiveness and report back at a later council meeting. PALM FOR SUPERVISORS Mr. Watson reported on sessions to be held for supervisors pertaining to the PALM program, and Action Research. There will be two day sessions once each month in September, October, November, and December. Mr. Watson stated that the cost would be $200 per person, and would ask that four people be authorized to participate in the sessions. He indicated that the people he is presently considering to attend would be Arden Hovland, Dick Homicke, Don Jolly, and Mitch DeMars. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to authorize the expenditure for four people to attend the PALM for Supervisors sessions in Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec., Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki-Aye Norberg-Nay -222- August Il, 1975 MINUTES OF LAST MEETINGS Mayor Nawrocki noted a change in wording in the minutes of the meeting of July 28, 1975 relative to statements he had made in regard to the Salvation Army fence situation. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land that the minutes of July 14 and July 28 be approved as presented in writing, with the change in wording in the July 28 minutes as noted by Mayor Nawrocki, and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call~ All Ayes LICENSES Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land that the licenses as listed be approved upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call: All Ayes BUMP ON LINCOLN TERRACE Councilman Heintz asked what action had been taken by the Traffic Commission in regard to the bump on Lincoln Terrace. Councilman Land indicated that six people had attended the Traffic Commission meeting from that area, and not one of them were against the bump, and were in favor of having it continued. He also stated that none of these people knew of anyone on the block who was opposed to the bump. Councilmen Heintz and Norberg spoke in favor of having bumps installed elsewhere in the city, and asked that a study be prepared of where such bumps could be used effectively. Mr. Heintz pointed out that around the parks they would perhaps be desirable. Mayor Nawrocki stated that he is not in favor of having any more bumps constructed in the city. Mr. Land also stated his opposition to any more bumps. SALVATION ARMY FENCE SITUATION Mayor Nawrocki noted that still no response had been received to his satisfaction on an answer to a letter from the Salvation Army inquiring about the replacement of their fence along Stinson Boulevard. Mr. Watson outlined the history of the fence, and the construction of the street. He stated that when the city opened up Stinson Boulevard, the grade of the new road was different from the old grade, and the fence still follows the old grade. He pointed out that the City of Columbia Heights would like to complete the street on the St. Anthony side, but they need an easement from the Salvation Army for street purposes. Until this problem is solved, it is impossible to rebuild the fence. General discussion was held on the circumstances surrounding this situation. Mayor Nawrocki asked that Mr. Watson send a letter to the Salvation Army, Brigadier Kish, explaining the circumstances. NOISE COMPLAINT Councilman Norberg questioned Mr. Heintz as to whether he had brought up the problem of the loud Public Address system and people cheering, which had recently happened at a late ball game, to the members of the Park Board. Councilman Heintz explained that the game -223- August II, 1975 where this had occurred was an exceptional case, and as a rule the games do not last late in the evening. Mr. Norberg asked if the Park Board would consider turning off the PA systems in such cases, so as not to cause an annoyance to the neighbors. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Mr. Norberg reported that Scott Welch and Jerry Rusin would no longer be able to serve on the Human Rights Commission because they have moved. Mayor Nawrocki noted that the applications which have been received in the past for the Human Rights Commission should be re-examined for possible appointment at this time. NEW EMPLOYEE POSITIONS Mayor Nawrocki asked Mr. Watson what salary had been designated for the new accountant in the Finance Office, and why the council has not passed a resolution regarding same. He pointed out that salaries of all full time employees must be set by the Council. Mr. ~Vatson stated that the salary began at $800 per month, and would be in range 19 after a probationary period is passed. He will set up a resolution regarding this for the next council meeting. Discussion also held on whether or not the Council has to pass all the salaries for the CETA employees, as they are full time emp]loyees for the city. Mayor Nawrocki also questioned whether the City is responsible for unemployment benefits when and if the CETA employees are terminated at the end of the contract period. Mr. Watson indicated that this would be checked into. CEMENT PILES AT HIGH SCHOOL Mayor Nawrocki asked when the cement piles at the high school parking lot would be removed, as school would be starting soon. Mr. Gustafson explained that the paving will be done soon, probably at the end of the same week, and that when the new mate~rial is brought in the trucks will pick up the old cement. Mayc, r Nawrocki reported that Congressman Fraser would be in Columbia Heights on Monday, August 18. He would be at the Council Chambers at 10:O0 a.m. and be in Columbia Heights through the noon hour, including a visit to the High Rise. Mayor Nawrocki encouraged anyone that is interested to be present when Mr. Fraser is in town. Mayor Nawrocki also reported that a letter had been received from State Representative, Wayne Simoneau, inviting the Council members to an open house at his house at 465-57th Place in Fridley on August 29 between 6:30 and 9:00 p.m. August ll, 1975 -224- CITY MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Watson reported that the youth involved with the youth work program had cleaned up the weeds on the boulevards on Central Avenue from 45th Avenue to 37th Avenue. Mayor Nawrocki commented on long weeds on the side streets abutting Central Avenue, and in particular pointed out the long weeds on 41st Avenue. Mr. Watson stated that the youth had only concentrated on Central Avenue itself. Councilman Norberg noted the selling that is taking place from a truck on the corner of 45th Avenue and Central on the empty service garage lot on the southeast corner. He asked that this be investigated as to what is being sold, and if they are licensed. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HEARING Mr. Watson reported that a hearing had been set up on Community Development for Tuesday, August 26th at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Nawrocki stated that he will not be able to be present as he has to chair another meeting that evening, and he asked Councilman Heintz to chair the hearing in his place. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS Mr. Gustafson reported that the City Attorney has requested a study of the Rice Creek Watershed to determine drainage area of Sullivan Lake to be used in the pending court case, and has recommended that the City get an outside consultant for this. Lengthy discussion held on who might be contracted for this, and the reason for the study. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to authorize the expenditure up to $1,OO0 for engineering studies of Sullivan Lake. Roll Call: All Ayes Mr. Gustafson also pointed out a writtern report to the Council stating that Chicago Bridge and Iron has mistakenly used a red primer on the tower instead of the buff color as specified. He stated that the paint manufacturer' has been contacted to confirm that this will not cause a problem with the paint. He indicated that further reports would be given as they were available. Motion by Heintz Seconded by Norberg to ~wrocki~~ , adjourn at 11:55 p.m./~ Roll call: All Ayes Bruce G. ', Mayor Secretar~