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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota
November lO, 1975
Meeting was called to order at 8:01 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz,
Norberg, Land, Nawrocki-present
Motion by Norber9, Seconded by Heintz to name Marco Emerson Secretary for
the meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes
Invocation was given by Rev. Paul Wa]re, Shiloh Bethany Presbyterian Church
MINUTES OF LAST REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of October 27 and special meetings of October 16,
October 23, October 28, and November 6 as presented in writing and
the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call: All Ayes
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councilman Norberg asked about Check #14657 to General Communications
for a total of $513.50, which is over the $500 limit designated to the
City Manager on which he can "okay" the expenditure without council approval.
City Manager, Malcolm Watson, explained that this was for purchase of
pagers for use by 13 people on alternate dates. The pagers will be taken
home by someone every night and used by the weekend duty man to receive
emergency public works calls from the County Dispatcher when the City
Dispatcher is not on duty. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Norberg to
authorize the City Manager to spend up to $513.50 on pagers and chargers.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz that the bills as listed be paid out
of their proper funds:
Payroll Account
James Lord, State Treas.
Group Health Plan
University of Wisconson
Minn. Hosp. Serv. Assn.
Melvin Land
Donald Lohse
John Marchiniak
Royhl Hedb]ad
Robert Jendro
Gerald Seliski
Donald French
Curtis Ramsdell
James Montague
Leonard 01son
Richard Schmidt
James Kapala
Roll Call: All Ayes
64,654.15 John Schlemmer 259.60
3,767.19 Ralph Duray 259.60
606.96 Rollin Goldsberry 18.00
200.00 Mark Hickey 45.00
2,694.00 Distillers Distributing Co. 200.91
259.60 Ed Phillips & Sons 1,974.93
259.60 Prior Wine Co. 115.25
259.60 Johnson Wine Co. 700.04
259.60 Johnson Bros.Whsle. Liquor 1,514.18
303.60 Minnesota Distillers Inc. 1,662.09
263.80 Twin City Wi'ne Co. 271.92
259.60 0leer and Co. 95.05
259.60 City of Columbia Heights 14.40
259.60 Linda Hansen 114.00
259.60 Loyal Travel, Inc. 104.00
259.60 David Mac Gregor 386.24
259.60 Nelson's Office Supplies 49.95
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Tracy Printing 736.00
Thomas Bittman ll4.00
James Cock ll2.00
Richard Gill 48.00
Thomas Hosch 48.00
Jack Kallroos 56.00
Charles Kewatt 87.00
Joseph Matlon 50.00
Roy Meinhardt 47.00
Lawrence Nelson 53.00
Harold Ostmoe 48.00
Barry Rosar 24.00
Ralph Volkman 24.00
A & A Hardware 319.20
A & M Industrial Tractor 36.84
Amer. Nat'l. Bank & TrustlO,213.50
Arsenal Sand & Gravel Co. 12.56
Asphalt Driveway Co. 735.00
Auto Gear Co. 17.92
Bacon's Electric Co. 208.13
Barton Contracting Co. 3,755.99
Clayton R. Berg 18.65
B & B Seat Cover Co. 37.50
A. H. Bennett Co. 42.34
Bureau of Buss. Practi~e 35.72
BOsiness Furniture Inc. 78.30
Callaghan & Co. 21.00
Mildred V. Carlson 88.17
Central Chrysler Plymouth 110.45
Chanhassen Dinner Theatrel,253.15
Chapin Publishing Co. 48.96
~ity Wide Locksmithing Co. 501.50
City of Columbia Heights 50.00
City of Col.Hgts. Petty Cash43.14
C N A Insurance 73.08
Coast to Coast 99.09
Col.Hgts. Fire Dept. 737.50
Col.Hgts. Poi.Relief Assl6,201.O0
Columbia Metal Fabrication 291.28
Commissioner of Revenue 5.45
Commissioner of Revenue 1,950.50
Continental Safety Equ. 131.06
Conway Fire & Safety 12.00
Crown Iron Works 2.00
Dandy Diesel C6ntracting 1,232.00
Davies Water Equipment 410.34
Downtown Chevrolet 2.03
Drake Hydraulic Service 86.40
Dunkley Surfacing Co. 1,336.05
Bruce M. Edwards 160.00
Elvin Safety Supply 72.72
Flaherty Equipment Corp. 45.25
Fridley Office Supply 8.00
Gardner Hardware Co. 9.20
Martin Gavic 303.20
John C. Geier & Assic. 17.00
General Collumications 513.50
Gestetner Corp. 15.50
Grace Lee Products 30.99
G. T. Parts Co. 26.41
Donald Hanson 50.00
Shelley Hanson 8.25
D. W. Harstad 37.00
Hayden Murphy Equipment 132.00
Jerry Hedlund 104.40
Heights Electric 52.87
Carol Hooser 173.44
Arden Hovland 6.04
Mark Hurd 257.00
I B M 626.05
Itasca Equipment Co. 479.24
W.G. Jaq~es Co. 18.19
Johnny's 3.00
Robert J. Kolb 11.68
Lawco Company 49.70
Lee Career Apparel 424.30
Leef Brothers Inc. 193.68
Leslie Paper 68.68
Libson Truck Sales Co. 45.00
Maintenance Experts 718.00
Mel's Van 0 Lite 20.19
Metro Waste Control Comm. 4,826.25
Midway Tractor & Equip. 37.74
The New Minar Ford 87.62
Mincis 401.13
Minneapolis City Treasurer 29.90
Minneapolis Equipment Co. 89.46
Minneapolis Oxygen Co. 212.62
Minneapolis Star and Tribune 19.20
Minn.State Comm.o~ighways 204 39
27 6O
32 09
44 40
210 O0
Minn. Fire Equipment Co.
Minn. Electrical Motor Serv.
Mobile Radio Engineering
MTC
Nelson's Wallpaper and P~int 32 25
Northern States Power 31 05
Northern States Power 2,951 67
The Northfield Co. 30.00
N.W. Nat'l Bank of Mpls. 35,600.25
Leonard Olson 50.00
One Hour Mart 12.00
Richard "Tiny" Ovshak 360.00
Oxford Chemicals 178.40
Vernon Popowski 7.50
Eugene Salay 334.40
John E. Schedler 27.71
Shoppers Ci'ty 25.00
Solon Office Equipment 352.95
Mister Steak 15.75
Structural Wood Corp~ 332.00
Sun Newspapers 11.36
Sun News apers 437.62
Now;tuber 10, 1975
Tracy Printing 98.72
Uniforms Unlimited 156.00
Vaughn's 54.80
Viking Chevrolet 3.36
Warden's gTC Auto Parts 30.82
Waste Management Of Minn. ]0.00
Water Products Co. 395.50
"Water Sewage Works'~ 20.00
Malcolm O. Watson 87.75
Wayne Protection Agency 245.00
Wesco 37.30
Steve Wodziak 49.50
Tim Yantos 3.25
Henry Zueg 244.10
Zep Manufacturing 169.23
Ziegler Inc. 33.14
American Linen Supply 165.48
Bronner Exterminating 12.00
City
Coca Cola Bottling 247
Commissioner of Taxation 4,012
Doherty Dist. Co. 1,849
Ganzer Distributors 3,020
Grosslein Beverages 41
Hi-Mount, Inc. 819
Home Juice Co. 188
of Col.H§ts. Petty Cash
Liquor 69.32
4O
73
60
95
O0
86
32
Jimbo's Inc. 217.75
Johnson Paper & Supply 258.78
Lakeland Sign Co. 82.00
Clarence Larson 3.36
Mel's Van 0 Lite 155.09
Merrill Chapman Co. 20.10
Midland Products Co. 8.50
Pepsi Cola Bottling 35.00
Pohle Sales Inc. 2,904.95
Joe Rak ]9.44
John Roach 21.84
Royal Beverage Distributing 39.84
Scotsman Refrigeration 26.25
South Side Distributing 61.75
Thompson Trane Air Conditioning
36.00
Adolfson & Peterson, Inc. 536.00
Magnaf]ux Corp. 388.00
N.D.H., Inc. 6,855.91
Election Judges
Bituminious Const. Co.&
W.H.Barber
4,986.27
4,204.69
Chicago Bridge
Dundee Nursery
TOTAL BILLS
-337-
and Iron Co. 23,591.00
& Landscaping ]4,496.88
247~222.98
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HEARING ON ALLEY LIGHT
Mr. Watson explained that this hearing had been called as a result of a
petition received, signed by a majority of the property owners, along the
alley between 6th and 7th Street, 40th to 41st Avenue. Mr. Watson explained
the two alternatives for the alley lighting, either having one light installed
behind house number 4033-6th Street, or two lights installed, one between
houses 4023 and 4025-6th Street, and the other between 4047 and 4051-6th
Street. He stated that the cost to the property owner for a one light install-
ation would be approximately 15~ per foot per year, and the cost for two
lights would be 25~ per foot per year. He stated that Northern States
Power finds either proposal acceptable, and would install 175 watt mercury
lights. Several people were present from this alley, and a show of hands
indicated that they preferred the two light installation as outlined by the
City Manager. Motion by Land, Seconded by Logacz to authorize the City
Manager to proceed with the installation of the two lights in the alley
between 6th and 7th Street, 40th to 41st Avenue, as proposed.
Roll Call: All Ayes
HEARING ON STORM DRAIN INSTALLATION BETWEEN !303 and 1309-45½ Avenue
Mr. Watson explained that this hearing was based on a request from property
owners at this location that something be done to alleviate the drainage
problem which exists. Mr. Watson also stated that this storm drain install-
ation and hearing comes about as an Engineering recommendation. He stated
that the estimated cost on this project is $2,000. The City Engineer,
George Brown, showed transparencies showing the proposal. He explained that
the assessment would be to four properties. He presented a transparency
showing where the storm drain installation would be, explaining that the
proposal is to direct water to a ~atch basin on the back property lines and to
tunnel under existing retaining walls between 1303 and 1309-45½ and continue
the pipe out toward 45½ Avenue. He stated that this drainage problem is a common
problem for the neighbors.
Councilman Norberg questioned whether it would be possible to consider a
surface drainage system. It was explained that this would not solve the
problem. Mayor Nawrocki asked Mr. Norberg if he had viewed the problem,
and stating that this would have helped him to be aware of what the conditions
are. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that he had looked at it and considers that this
proposal is the only solution to the problem which exists.
One of the property owners spoke in favor of this proposal, stating that
something must be done to alleviate the problems.
Lengthy discussion held on the proposal itself and the factors which contribute
to the drainage problem. One gentleman asked why this problem was not
anticipated by the city before properties were built. He stated that it
should be required for all new houses that water must run away from the house
structure and toward a permanent drainage location.
Mayor Nawrocki pointed out a recent similar situation where the city has
anticipated the same problem to be inevitable when new homes are built on
42½ Avenue, but the people in the area would not consider having storm drain
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installed before the problem actually occurs. He stated that this is an
example of cooperation which the people give on this type of situation.
The man still stated that he felt that as a part of the building permit for
the house, there should be a requirement that the drainage be taken care of
properly.
Mr. Theodore Alain asked what the storm drain would consist of and
Mr. Brown stated that it would be 10" PVC pipe. Whereupon, Mr. Alain
stated that he is in construction, and could get the work done cheaper.
Mayor Nawrocki stated that if this is true and the neighbors can agree on
what should be done, then they could take care of the problem among
themselves.
Question was raised as to how long this assessment would be spread over.
Mr. Watson said that assessments are normally spread across one to eight
years, but something of this amount and nature would probably be proposed
as a five year assessment.
Mayor Nawrocki asked whether the people involved felt that this proposal makes
sense and is a good idea, and some of those present agreed that it should be
done.
Mr. James Peterson, 1300-46th Avenue, asked whether this is a public improve-
ment which can be legally assessed, or is it a private problem. He stated
that he considers it to be a private problem which should not be handled by
the city, but rather by the individuals involved.
Mayor Nawrocki stated that four properties are involved, and whenever people
within the city have a problem such as this, it affects the city itself, and
is, in fact, a public improvement.
Mr. Peterson stated that he is opposed to this improvement. It was pointed
out that Mr. Peterson's yard does not have the problem of drainage onto it,
but that it is his property that drains to the problem area. Mayor Nawrocki
explained that it is the process on a storm drain that any properties that
contribute to the drainage area should be assessed.
Mayor Nawrocki asked whose property the storm drain would be going through.
Mr. Brown stated that the property owner at 1303-455~ has volunteered an
easement for this project.
Discussion held on the costs involved. Councilman Norberg asked if the
retaining walls were in good enough condition to justify tunneling under them
with the line. Mr. Brown stated that they are, pointing out that they are not
only retaining walls but also serve as planters, and are a benefit to the
property.
Mr. Alain again stated that he feels the $2,000 estimate is high. Mayor
Nawrocki explained that for the hearing, only a rough estimate is made, but
if the Council authorizes the work, the competitive bids will be sought.
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If the bids received are higher than the estimates, it is the practi~e of
the Council to reopen the hearing. Mayor Nawrocki also explained that after
the work is done a final hearing is held stating what the actual costs were~
He encouraged Mr. Alain to notify the Engineering Department of any
contractors who he feels would give an estimate on the work.
Mr. Peterson's attorney was with him and at this time spoke in Mr. Peterson's
behalf, stating that he feels that the City Council does not have the
authority to make an assessment to people on a private drainage problem, such
as Mr. Peterson feels this one ~s. The attorney stated that Mr. Peterson's
property will not be benefitted by the improvement and because of this,
should not be required to pay the assessment. He stated that he feels that
the City Council can only assess properties which are directly benefitted
by the improvement.
Mayor Nawrocki again stated that Mr. Peterson's property contributes to the
problem, and because of this, will be assessed for the work, if approved.
He again explained that the process of assessing properties on a drainage
installation.
Douglas Peterson from the City Attorney's office stated that the City Council
does have the "right" to assess properties who dontribute to a drainage
problem.
Motion by Land, Seconded by Logacz to authorize the City Manager to proceed with
the storm drain project as described between 1303 and 1309-45½ Avenue N. E.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Mr. Brown, City Engineer, stated that he will have informal quotes on this
project available at the next council meeting.
Mr. James Peterson, 1300-46th Avenue, again stated that he is opposed to this
work and the associated assessment because he feels it is a private problem
over which the couhcil has no jurisdiction.
BIDS ON FIRE TRUCK
Mayor Nawrocki reported that bids were opened at the last council meeting on
a new fire truck and they had been turned over to the City Manager for
report at this meeting.
Mr. Watson referred the Council to a letter prepared by the low bidder, and the
accompanying recommendation of the Fire Chief, Fran Bassett. Mr. Watson
reported on the Fire Chief's letter pointing out that a change has been agreed
upon between the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, and the low bidder, General Safety
Equipment Corporation. One change is to install an air-compressor at a total
additional cost of $270. The other change is to change the specifications which
called for a 16,000 lb. front axle to a 12,000 lb. front axle with a total deduct
of $696.00. This makes the total change a deduct of the bid in the amount of
$426.00, making the total price for the new pumper, $69,444.00.
Councilman Logacz asked whether the low bidder agreed to these modifications,
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and Mr. Watson directed him to the letter from General Safety Equipment
agreeing to these changes.
Discussion was held on the change from the 16,000lb. axle to a 12,000
lb. axle. Councilman Norberg expressed his skepticism as to whether or not
this would be adequate. Mayor Nawrocki asked why the specifications had
stated a 16,000 lb. axle when the 12,000 lb. was sufficient. Mr. Bassett
explained that the specifications had been written around those of another
community, and that the community had bid a larger truck than the one being
purchased by the City of Columbia Heights. Mr. Bassett explained that the
12,000 lb. axle is indeed enough for this truck. Mr. McLennon of
General Safety Equipment Corp. also explained that the 12,000 is adequate.
Mayor Nawrocki questioned why an automatic transmission is required. Mr. Bassett
explained that most people drive automatics in their own regular automobiles.
Also, some drivers pick up the speed on a manual transmission without shifting
it down, and this is bad for the vehicle. Mr. Bassett stated that this new truck
would be the first rig to answer an alarm, and would be driven by the paid man
on duty.
Kenneth Hentges questioned whether this truck had adequate storage capacity
and Mr. Bassett explained that it does. Mr. Hentges also stated that the
12,000 lb. front axle is indeed adequate and there is no need to worry that
it should be t6,000 lb.
Mayor Nawrocki asked Mr. Hentges whether or not he feels that the reduction of
approximately $700 to change from a 16,000 lb. to a 12,000 lb. is realistic,
and Mr. Hentges stated that it is.
Councilman Norberg had questions on the need for the air-compressor, and its
use. Mr. Bassett explained that the brakes would always be ready then and there
would be no relapse time as would happen when the air is not getting to the
brakes. He stated that this compressor would be plugged in while the truck was
in the station.
Mayor Nawrocki asked whether the Fire Chief is satisfied that all other items
on the specifications will be met. Mr. Bassett stated that the truck will have
a one year warranty instead of the three year specified, but that he was aware
that the one year warranty is standard and no company will give a warranty for any
longer length of time. In regard to the storage compartments, Mr. Bassett
stated that General Safety Equipment will give more cubic feet in the storage
than 'is required.
Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to award the bid on the 1250 Gallon Per
Minute Pumper to the low bidder, General Safety Equipment Corporation of
North Branch, Minnesota in the total amount of $69,440. representing a deduct
from the original bid of $69,870 of $696 for the 12,000lb. front axle instead
of the 16,000 lb. and an addition of $270 for the air-compressor, and the
Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same.
Roll (]all: All Ayes
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BIDS ON LIBRARY REMODELING
At this time the architect on the library remodeling, Robert Diedrich,
explained what had been decided by the library board in regards to what might
be eliminated from the remodeling in order to keep the costs in~line with the
monies available. One item he stated was eliminated was the backyard work.
Also, he recommended the acceptance of the Alternate Bid to remove the pistol
range from the contractor's bid and leave that for the city crews to handle.
He listed other items for removal from the remodeling including certain extras
in the conference room. The total deduct would amount of $6,3000.00 from the
low bid of Antler Corporation in a total of $40,700, bring the new total to
$33,850.00. Also, he stated that there would be reductions in the furnishings
bid including the exclusion of certain drapes, particularly around the stage,
and the removal of some modular seating, desk, chair, and a reduction in the amount
of shelving, cabinets and panels. This would be a total deduct of $6,146.91
from General Office Product's bid in the amount of $20,082.06, making a new total of
$9,981.49.Mr. Diedrich explained that the City Attorney stated that the bid of Dayton's
on the furnishings must be disregarded because certain items in the
specifications had been excluded in their bid.
Mayor Nawrocki stated that he hated to see so much cut from the remodeling as
proposed, but Mr. Norberg stated that the library board had considered this
carefully and this decision was made. He also pointed out that in some cases
the remodeling as proposed would have proved to create certain "crowded areas"
and the changes as proposed would tend to remove the crowding.
Discussion held on the costs for the city to do the removal work on the
pistol range. Mr. Watson stated that it is estimated go cost around $500.
Mr. Norberg a~ked if the city forces would be available for this work.
Mr. Brown stated that the street superintendent is anticipating this will
be assigned some time in the near future.
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to award the bid on the general library work
to the low bidder Antler Corporation With the deduct of $6,300.00 to be authorized
out of the bid of $40,150.00, making the total bid $33,850.00 and the Mayor and
City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same. Roll Call:
All Ayes
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to award the bid on the furnishings to the
low responsible bidder, General Office Products with the deduct of $6,146.91
to be authorized out of the bid of $16,128.46 making the total bid $9,981.49
and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same.
Roll Call: All Ayes
RECESS WAS CALLED AT 9:55 p.m. MEETING RECONVENED AT lO:lO p.m.
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BIDS · N~SE METER
Mr. N.orberg again reported that bids were received for three different 1Avels
of noise meters. He said that four bids had been received for the lowest level
of meter and these were $672, $609, $450, and $620.
He stated that two bids had been received for level two of the meter and these
were $910 and $855. This meter is more advanced than the first level, but still
lacks certain desirable items.
There was only one bid on the highest level of meter, $925 from B & K Instruments,
Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio. He stated that this meter measures vehicle levels
witho,ut difficulty, whereas the second level of meter will not.
Mr. Norberg also spoke on the importance of having a peak-hold feature on the
meter where the highest level reached is recorded on the meter and stays there.
He stated that the Council must decide which level of meter to purchase, but
that he would recommend the level three of B & K Instruments. Mayor Nawrocki
asked if this can measure industrial noise ]evels, air-conditioners and other
items such as the City often finds it necessary to measure. Mr. Norberg
stated that it will. Mayor Nawrocki stated that there should have been three
competitive bids in this highest level of meter, rather than the one bid.
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Logacz to authorize the City Manager to spend up
to $925 for a noise meter on the basis of the bids as reported by Councilman
Norberg. Roll Call: All Ayes
Douglas Peterson from the attorney's office asked whether or not the city has
someone qualified to operate this meter and to explain its fundtions in detail.
He pointed out that this would be needed if ever it was in court. He asked
if there is someone qualified to testify in court as to the accuracy of the
meter. Mr. Norberg stated that yes, Vern Rozmark, a city employee, is capable
of operating the meter. Again, Mr. Peterson pointed out the necessity to have
someone available to testify about the meter itself, and he asked where this
meter is serviced. Mr. Norberg stated that it is serviced in Cleveland but
that they have a local representative in Stillwater.
BIDS ON TRAFFIC PAINT STRIPER
Mr. Brown showed pictures of paint striping machines. The two low bids received
were from Ruffridge - Johnson Equipment for an MB Model 5-10 in a total of $1,827.00.
The second low bid was from Hayden-Murphy Equipment Company for a Kelly Creswell HDC.
He explained that this machine has certain desirable features not found on the MB
Mode] 5-10. One item he explained is that it has an air shield which does a
better job than the cone on the MB and some other models, and it w+ll have cleaner
lines and less dripping. A second item is that it has a 9ood clearance for
draining and can by drained without lifting it up or drainin9 into a pan.
The MB does not have this 9ood clearance and would have to be drained into
a pan. But Mr. Brown explained that the low bidder, Ruffridge - Johnson,
meets the specifications and so there are not any 9rounds to disqualify their b~d.
The City Attorney agreed that there is no justification to disqualify the low bid.
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Mr. Watson expressed his opinion that all the bids be rejected and new
specifications drawn outlining the need for the air-curtain feature and the
ease in draining. Mayor Nawrocki also agreed that this is what course of
action would be desirable, as he felt that the two items outlined are
important and he would tend to agree with the recommendation of the City
Engineer and Mr. Grafstrom, who would be operating the machine.
Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to award the bid on the traffic paint
striper to the low bidder, Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment for an MB Model 5-10
in the total amount of $1,827.00. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Land,
Norberg-Aye Nawrocki-Nay
STREET NAME SIGN HARDWARE
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land to award the bid on street name sign
hardware to the low bidder, Hall Signs, Inc. of Bloomington, Indiana in the
total amount of $785.45. Roll Call: All Ayes
ROOT CUTTER
Mr. Watson reported that Case Company will be setting up a demonstration of
their root cutting equipment within a few days and he will notify the council
of when this will take place.
RESOLUTION #75-60 SETTING LICENSE FEES FOR 1976
Brief discussion on the license fees in effect for 1975 and whether or not any
changes were desired. Mr. Norberg expressed his desire to see that cold-storage
facilities, and catalog sales outlets be required to have licenses. The council
discussed whether or not any such catalog sales outlets are in the city and
general discussion pointed out that some stores in the city do have catalogs
available to order from. These stores are covered under other licenses and
permits. Mr. Watson asked if the council could see any other areas where
change was needed. He pointed out that the City Treasurer was interested
in possible changing the license fees on beer licenses and he feels they are
too low.
Resolution #75-60 Offered by Land, Seconded by Logacz
Roll Call: All Ayes Resolution #75-60 was adopted.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
that the following list of license feel (as per attached list) be set for 1976.
(License list to be made a part of the attachments to the minutes hereto)
RESOLUTION #75-59 SETTING LIQUOR STORE EMPLOYEE SALARIES
Lengthy discussion held on this resolution to adopt the 1975 §alaries for
liquor store employees. Mayor Nawrocki questioned the wording in the resolution
designating certain individuals as Senior Part-time clerks in Stores #2 and #3
and giving these two individuals holiday considerations. Mayor Nawrocki asked
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what will happen if either one of these was to no longer hold the position,
would the next individual designated as senior part-time clerk also receive
holiday consideration.
Mr. Watson explained that these two part-time clerks take on large responsibilities
of stocking the stores, etc. and have been with the city for a long time, so this
is why the holidays were proposed. Also, they are dependable employees.
Mayor Nawrocki suggested that the actual names be used in the resolution in
place of the title of senior part-time clerk, and this was agreed.
Resolution //75-59 offered by Norberg, Seconded by Logacz Roll Call: All Ayes
Resolution //75-59 was adopted.
Resolution //75-59
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBI~ HEIGHTS,
that the following changes in salaries be effective for 1975 for the
Municipal Liquor Stores: Full time employees to have hospitalization of $19.O4
per month for single coverage paid plus life insurance of $5,000 at $].80
per month and $15.OO per month paid toward family plan hospitalization.
1. Liquor Store Manager to receive $13,800 plus hospitalization.
Assistant Store Manager to receive $13,5OO plus hospftalization.
Regular Bartender, in accordance with the mediation determination, to receive
$4.90 per hour January 1 to June 30 and $5.OO per hour July 1 to December 31.
Part-time bartenders to receive $4.55 per hour retroactive to January 1.
New, experienced, bartenders to be paid $.25 per hour under scale for a six
month probationary period.
Regular Waitresses, in accordance with the mediation determination, to receive
$3.15 per hour January 1 to June 30, and $3.20 per hour July 1 to December 31.
Part-time waitresses to receive $2.80 per hour.
4. Full-time c]erks at store //1, //2, and #3 to receive $4.00 per hour January 1
to June 30, 1975, $4.20 per hour July 1 to December 31, 1975. Part-time
clerks to receive ~3.55 per hour. Harold Peterson at store #2 to receive
$3.75 per hour. Clem Janisch at store #3 to receive $3.80 per hour. Harold
Petersonand Clem Janisch shall be paid for standard holidays or be granted
equivalent time off on the basis of their average work day. Off Sale Clerk
Trainees to receive 10C per hour under scale for a three month probationary
period.
5. Regular Janitor to receive $8,736 per year plus hospitalization. Part-time
janitors to receive $3.35 per hour. Glass Washers to receive $3.00 per hour.
Part-time custodians to receive $2.75 per hour.
6. All other fringe benefits as set forth to remain in effect for ]975.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing changed be effective in accordance
with the schedule as listed herein for the calendar year 1975.
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RESOLUTION REGARDING SALARIES FOR POLICE SERGEANTS FOR 1975
Mr. Watson explained the contents of the salary and fringe benefit proposal
as agreed by the Police Sergeants. They would receive a certain increase
January 1 to June 31, and another increase July 1 to October 31. November and
December they will be adjusted to $150 over top patrolman. Fringe benefits
as previously allowed to be continued.
The Council discussed this item at great length. Mr. Watson explained that his
report of the practice in regard to overtime in other communities had been
misleading. The majority of other communities do not pay sergeants time and a half
for overtime, but rather straight time for hold-overs, court time, etc.
Mr. Watson recommended the contract as presented be approved.
Councilman Heintz stated that he feels that the sergeants should not receive over-
time pay. He pointed out that supervisors in other departments do not receive
overtime, and neither should the sergeants.
Councilman Norberg asked what happens if another level of supervision, such as
captain, i§ brought in, who would receive overtime and who would not.
No action was taken on this resolution.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT--Faith Academy
It was explained that this conditional use permit is to allow Faith Academy
Day Care Center to operate in the Oak Hill Baptist Church at 4140-4th Street.
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to grant a conditional use permit to
Faith Academy Day Care Center to run a day care center in Oak Hill Baptist
Church, 4140-4th Street. Roll Call: All Ayes
A gentleman present from Faith Academy pointed out that this is separate from the
church itself, and would ask that the permit be issued in the name of
Faith Academy.
CHANGE ORDER ON WATER TOWER
City Engineer, George Brown, asked for authorization for a change order for
the new water tank. This change order would release Chicago Bridge and Iron
of all incidential work relating to the restoration of the water tower site.
The amount to be deducted is $1,330.00. Mr. Brown stated that he feels that
this deduction is reasonable. The restoration would then be done by the City,
along with the contractor who will be removing the old storage tank.
Discussion held on the costs for the city to do the restoration. Bob Owens
from the Engineering Department stated that it would involve approximately
500 yards of sod and 300 yards of blacktop.
Mayor Nawrocki questioned what advantage there would be by this change order.
Mr. Brown stated that it would be desirable to release one contractor on the
site, Chicago Bridge and Iron, before the other contractor comes in, so they
are not working at the same time. The other contractor refers to the one
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contracted for the removal of the old tank. The Council indicated that they
wanted estimates given on the cost of restoration, as they felt that the
Sl,330.O0 was not a true figure.
Also, Mayor Nawrocki questioned whether or not it would be to the city's
benefit to have the contractor releas~ early. He felt that this would be to
Chicago Bridge and Iron's advantage only.
The question was raised about what is happening to claims by the people in the
area of the new water tower who had paint sprayed on their homes and cars during
the painting of the water tower. Mr. Brown explained that Chicago Bridge and
Iron is self-insured, and have promised to fuYfill their obligations relating
to these claims. The Council was doubtful as to whether or not this would
be the case.
No Motion was made on this change order item at this time.
REPORT ON MONROE STREET, 45th to 46th
Brief discussion held on a report from the City Engineer on repairs done on
Monroe Street, 45th to 46th. Mr. Brown's report pointed out what the costs
would be estimated to be for the watermain installation in this street. This
estimate was $12,530.00 which Mr. Brown pointed out is less than the low bid
received a few weeks earlier. Councilman Norberg in particular doubted if the
city c:ou]d really do the work cheaper.
LIQUOR STORE KITCHEN PROPOSAL
Mr. Watson reported that the City Attorney had advised that the City Council
should call for formal bids on the proposed kitchen facility in the lounge area
of the municipal on-sale store. The City Attorney stated that this would not
constitute a franchise, but that the formal bidding procedure must be followed.
Motion by Land, Seconded by Logacz to authorize the City Manager to call for
bids on a food service facility in the municipal liquor store to be opened
Thursday, December 4 at 2:00p.m.
Roll Call: All Ayes
TELEPHONE SYSTEM PROPOSAL
Lengthy discussion held on the proposed new telephone system, the Dimension
PBX vs. another new system, the PBX 300. It was pointed out that telephone
representatives had met informally with the City Council prior to the formal
meeting and explained in detail the costs involved and the features of the
two systems. Discussion held on which system would be more economical and
better suited to the needs of the city organization. Mayor Nawrocki spoke
at length and compared the present system in operation in the city to the
DimenSion PBX over a ten year time period. He pointed out that he figured
the difference in the cost in this time period would amount to $9,049 and he
pointed out that this is not a high cost, considering the efficiency which would
be gained by the new system. He also pointed out that once the initial contract
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period ~s over, the actual monthly service charges on the new equipment is
cheaper than the present system. Discussion held on the features available
on the Dimension PBX.
Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Land that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized
to enter into a contract with Bell Telephone System for the installation of the
PBX Dimension system on a three year financing plan, based on the fact that
this is a proprietary item and no other competitive bids were available.
Roll Call: Logacz, Land, Norberg, Nawrocki-Aye Heintz-abstained
RENAMING OF MEMORIAL PARK
Discussion on a letter from the Park Superintendent indicating the Park Board's
recommendation to rename Memorial Park "Keyes Park" in honor of Judge and
Cecilia Keyes. Councilman Norberg expressed his desire that Memorial Park
be named as is, or that possibly another park be named Memorial Park. He suggested
that the Mini Park on 41st and Central be named Memorial Park, and asked that
Councilman Heintz bring this matter before the Park Board. Motion by Land,
Seconded by Logacz to concur in the Park Board's recommendation to rename
Memorial Park, "Keyes Park". Roll Call: All Ayes
DISCUSSION ON CITY LETTERHEAD STATIONARY
The City Council briefly discussed the proposed new bicentennial letterhead
stationary, and agreed on the design as proposed by the City Manager, with
a few changes. They also agreed that the names of the Council members
and the Mayor be listed on the stationary. The City Manager will proceed to
have the new letterhead ordered.
GROUND WATER RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT
Motion by Land, Seconded by Logacz to authorize one person to attend the
Ground Water Resources and Development Seminar in Minneapolis November 24
and 25. Roll Call: All Ayes Registration Fees: $50.00
WATER TOWER CHANGE ORDER
At this point the City Engineer again asked the Council what their desire is
on this request for a change order. He stated that the City cost to do the
restoration would be approximately $1,190, less than the $1,330 to be
removed from the Chicago Bridge and Iron Contract. The question was asked
who for Chicago Bridge would actually do the restoration and it was pointed out
that it would probably be contracted out locally, since Chicago Bridge would
be done with the actual tower building. Councilman Norberg expressed his
opinion that Chicago Bridge and Iron wants to get out of the city in a hurry
in order to get out of taking care of the paint overspraying complaints.
No Action Taken.
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LICENSES
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg zhat the licenses as listed be approved
upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call: All Ayes
ENERGY CONFERENCE
Mayor Nawrocki asked if anyone would be attending the Energy Conference at
Unity Hospital on Tuesday, November ll, and Mr. Watson and Mr. Brown stated
that 'there is not.
Mayor Nawrocki reported that a letter was received from the Civil Defense
Secretary thanking the Council for their night at the Chanhassen Dinner
Theat~re.
Mayor Nawrocki reported that the Public Service Commission has ordered
Northern States Power Company to comply to certain rate reductions, and the
Mayor pointed out that the Suburban Rate Authority deserves a great deal of
credit in this accomplishment. He also pointed out that a case involving
Minnegasco rates as appealed by the Suburban Rate Authority was lost.
STOP SIGNS RECOMMENDATION
Councilman Heintz asked Councilman Land to bring t,)the TraFfic Commission
the consideration of three way stop signs at the intersection of Chatham Road
and Fairway Drive. The City Engineer made a note of this and will bring it
to the Traffic Commission.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Mr. Watson reported that a special meeting may be called for Thursday,
November 13.
Mayor Nawrocki brought up the matter of vehicles operated by the city.
Mr. Watson indicated that the Administrative Assistant had checked out vehicle
usage by the city and a report on same was distributed to the council members.
Mayor Nawrocki stated that he had looked over the vehicles and feels that there
are too many cars for staff usage, and that some may be excluded. He stated
his view that someone apparently was unhappy with the amount of travel expense
authorized by the council and in order to keep these people content, a car was
made available for their usage. In addition he pointed out that cars are added
due to the failure to trade off old police cars when new ones are purchased.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS
Councilman Norberg asked what the schedule is on the Central Avenue Urbanization.
Mr. Brown stated that bids were scheduled to be taken in December, and that some-
time during the week of the council meeting, there would be a meeting held at
the highway department to find out if these bids can be taken as planned.
Councilman Norberg stated that when the city gets its noise meter, he wants
Mr. Rozmark to take a noise study on Central Avenue. He indicated that the
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Pollution Control Agency would probably be happy to assist Mr. Rozmark.
Mr. Norberg requested this in order that a comparison can be made on noise
levels before and after the Central Avenue construction work is done.
Mr. Brown pointed out that there will be no more traffic after the work is
done as there is to be the same number of lanes, and the same width, and
the same material will be used as is presently found on Central Avenue.
Councilman Heintz asked whether or not the Council had read the report
submitted by the Park Superintendent on vandalism in LaBelle Park,
pointing out that the same week that lights were replaced they were
destroyed. Mr. Lo§acz stated his opinion that a reward should be set up
for apprehension of vandals, pointing out that neighbors of LaBelle Park
who see the vandalism being done should call the Police Department and report it at
that time. Mayor Nawrocki stated that the Police Department has stepped up
its vigil on the park areas because of the vandalism problems.
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to adjourn at 1:40 a.m.
Roll Call: All Ayes ~ ~)~ /~/~ j
~rocki, Mayor