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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFeb 23, 1976-66- OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 23, 1976 Meeting was called to order at 8:08 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - present Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to name Karen DeBruin secretary pro-tem for the meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes Invocation was given by Reverend William McEachern, Oak Hill Baptist Church. At this time, Mayor Nawrocki stated that the Council would like to present a $2,500 check to the Columbia Heights Senior High School Concert Band for their trip to Washington D.C. Mr. Don Deitz was present to accept the check and to express appreciation to the Council for the pledge. He stated that if all pledges are collected, the band will have reached its $12,000 goal. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to approve the minutes of the regular meeting February 9, and the three special meetings January 27, February 2, and February 17 and the reading be dispensed with. Councilman Hentges protested this motion saying that he had not received the minutes in enough time to read them so as to know what he was passing. Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Norberg to table the passing of the minutes until the next regular or special meeting. Roll Call: Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - aye Logacz, Heintz - nay Motion carries. PAYMENT OF BILLS Councilman Norberg stated that he had a question on one of the listed bills; the $2,500 check to the Columbia Heights High School Concert Band. He said that he did not recall the Council having authorized this expenditure, only that they had pledged the money. Also he was question.~ng which line item this bill would be taken from. Mayor Nawrocki assured Councilman Norberg that the expenditure had been authorized and that the City Clerk-Treasurer would take care of deciding which line item the amount comes from. Mr. Watson stated that the amount comes from the Unallocated General Expense fund. Motion by Norberg to pay the bills as listed, with the exception of #15862, to the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment -67- February 23, 1976 Authority. Motion dies for lack of a second. Motion by He]ritz, Seconded by Logacz that the bills as listed be paid out of their proper funds. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki aye Norberg - nay Motion carries. Jim Hill 200.00 Gary Gandrud 75.00 Calvin Hawk inson 75.00 Howard Tucker 75.00 Ron Fagerstrom 50.00 Fran Bassett 50.00 Wi 11 lam Thonpson 50.00 Johnson Brs. Whsle Liquor 3,146.10 Ed Phillips & Sons 6,868.76 Twin City Wine Co. Western Life Ins. Western Lift Ins. James Lord, State Treas. Payroll Account 217.7i 3>070.56 3,347.76 3,778.65 65,739.87 Famous Brands Inc. 1,O59.21 Johnson Bros. Whsle L i quo r Johnson Wine Co. McKesson Twin City Wine Co. Coca Cola Bottling Gold Medal Beverage Bob McLean & Assoc. Betty Myers Awards, Inc. Col. Hgts. and 767.47 527.40 i,324.33 2lO.O5 220.80 58.35 30.00 28.40 40. oo District 13 Recreation Corr~n i s s i on 50.82 Co]umbia Transit Corp]15.O0 Gopher State Officials Inc. 70 .OO LaBel i e' s 39.97 MRPA 62. OO Ovshak Printing 35.00 Snoflake Tourney 12.50 Wayzata Youth Basketball 30. OO Amer. Linen Supply 54.92 Amer. Water Works Assoc. 12.00 Arsena 1 Sand & Gravel 372.47 Gerald Arsenau 114.OO Audio Electronics 75.12 Bacon's Electric Co. 940.63 Chapin Publishing Co. 8.28 Chef's Shoe Store ]9.90 City of CH Petty Cash - Police 42.68 CH Fire Department 463.00 CH HRA 855.34 Commissioner of Highways ]23.80 Continental Safety Equipment 130.40 Crown Cartage Co. 9.69 Data Dispatch Co. 32.40 Robert E. Diedrich 2]7.50 Engine Parts Supply ]5.74 Fireside Office Supply144.98 Firestone Stores 690.92 Flaherty Equip. Corp. 8.37 Flexible Pipe Tool 37.48 Ful lwell Motor Products 91.33 Garwood Twin Cities 14.26 Genuine Parts 777.4l Ha rstad Co. 279.79 Royhl Hedblad 10.OO Henn Cry. Cooperative Purch. 3,554.57 Hypro 33.75 Indep. School District //13 353.73 IndustrTa] Supply Co. 533.05 Instrumental Services 31.OO Inter'l Union of Operating Engineers 37.50 Johnson Paper & SupplylOl.OO Ronald Kal ina 1,675.00 Labor Relations Assoc. 175.00 LaBelle's 281.97 Lakeland Sign Co. 110.00 Lowry Central Bowlers Supply 103.84 February 23, 1976 -68- Vicki Maternowski 3.50 MAPS l 545. OO Metro Waste Control Commi ss ion Mid Central Fire & Safety Co. 5.00 Mpls. Alled Aluminum 8.00 Mpls. Equipment Co. 42.47 20,295.27 Mpls. City Treasurer 16,644.64 Mpls. Oxygen Co. 21.22 Minn. Auto Damage Appraisers Minnegasco Modern Service Inc. NSP NSP North Suburb. Reg. Mutual Aid Assoc. 25.00 NW Bell Telephone 565.65 NW Bell Telephone 45.00 Oswald Fire ~se 9.44 Pitney Bowes 75.45 Postmaster - CH 13.OO Ruffridge Johnson Equip. John E.Schedler Seven Up Bottling Siwek Lumber SOS Office Equipment South Anoka Community Assi stance 92.50 1,938.55 17,985.95 1,520.14 31 .O5 1,827.00 34.41 40.00 113.13 936.05 500.00 Standard Htg. Air Cond. Star Electric StaRite Industries Sterline Electric Co. Sun Newspapers Superior Products Transport Clearings IInion Oil Co. Waldor Pump & Equip. Co. Wayne Protection Agency W.W. Generator Rebuilders Xerox Corp. City of CH Petty Cash - Administrat ion CH Concert Band TOTAL BILLS 18.50 19.00 41.13 9.50 348.0O 322.50 37.44 113.70 16.60 3o8.oo 111.O0 529.62 36.03 2,500.00 $172,686.99 ORDINANCE #846 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #833 BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PAWNBROKERS AND DEALERS IN SECONDHAND GOODS OR JUNK Second reading on Ordinance #846 was held. Councilman Norberg stated that he had had a chance to speak with people from Apache Plaza regarding the flea market operation they have in their vicinity. They reported a marked increase in traffic. They also told him that it was difficult for them to see how much actual volume resulted from the operation. Councilman Norberg further stated that he has talked with at least twenty people who presented the other side of the coin, by saying that the people who patronize flea markets don't seem to be the kind of people who patronize local business. Councilman Logacz agreed with the theory that the traffic would increase considerably due to a flea market. He went on to say that the words "flea market" have a very negative connotation; and that they are not the greatest thing that have happened to Columbia Heights, but that he would like to go along with this ordinance because at this time, the City doesn't have very many alternatives for its empty buildings. -69- February 23, 1976 He went on to say that the City should utilize existing buildings, rather than to leave them empty. He said that perhaps the flea markets would generate business for Columbia Heights, and that presently there aren't very many places to shop along Central Avenue. He said that most of the existing shops are going out of business, and re-stated his opinion that the City should do anything at all that they could to rejuvenate the area. He further stated that he would like to see much more positive development, and that there are better uses for the empty buildings, but nothing better has been coming along. He concluded by saying that he thought it should be given a try. Councilman Heintz stated that he would like to echo some of Councilman Logacz's statements; the first being that the traffic will increase, and secondly that the buildings should not be left empty. He went on to say that the empty buildings will be deteriorating for lack of upkeep and concern. He said it is better to have something than nothing, and that the Council should be a leader in Downtown development by opening their minds and their eyes and encouraging new business. Councilman Hentges voiced his disagreement with Councilman Heintzo He said that by allowing flea markets and similar businesses, the City would be scraping the bottom of the barrel for uses of the buildings. He said that if this type of thing is allowed, it wii] be followed by pool halls, pawn shops, and beer joints. He said it would be a gradual degrading process. Mayor Nawrocki noted that this ordinance was merely to amend Ordinance #833 and not to drastically change it. He stated that not enough thought was given to flea markets and antique shops when Ordinance #833 was written and this ordinance was written to make the hours of operation more reasonable and workable. He went on to say that the Police Department had been asked to do some checking into this subject in general; to check with Fridley and other nearby communities that have these type of operations to see if Columbia Heights could anticipate any problems arising from the proposed changes or any other problems which could occur. The Mayor further noted that according to the memo from Sergeant Hedblad to City Manager Watson dated February 20, Sergeant Hedblad had done this research and checking and re- ,assured Mr. Watson that there would be no major problems. Sergeant Hedblad was present at the meeting and spoke at this Lime. He said that the only problems which might occur would involve parking space. February 23, 1976 -70- Councilman Norberg said that it disturbed him that everyone was wishing that they didn't have to go along with the ordinance, but that they were going along anyway. He also said that he would like to know what effect the proposed change would have on pawn shops and other businesses that are difficult to regulate. Sergeant Hedblad stated that it was not the same situation in a flea market as in a pawn shop, but Councilman Hentges said that he thought it was the same situation. Sergeant Hedblad stated that there are more guide lines to restrict the flea markets and other similar operations than there would be regulating a pawn shop. Councilman Hentges stated his opinion that the goods which are sold in flea markets aren't checked as to where they come from, and that people just rent space to get rid of items, which could be stolen. Mayor Nawrocki stated that he didn't think someone would stay around at a flea market to sell stolen goods, but that it would be much easier to deal through a pawn shop, where the pawn broker would be the middle man. Councilman Lo§acz stated that he thought the people who have stolen goods weren't going to stay around to sell their goods in public, and that they had other means of disposal. He also said that a flea market owner could lose his license if the goods being sold there are stolen. He also stated that if the business didn't work out, the license could be pulled. Councilman Norberg asked the attorney if the man who owns the flea market would be responsible for stolen goods that turn up in his operation. Mr. Kalina answered him that this would probably not be true. The people who rent the space would be responsible for any stolen goods they sell. Councilman Hentges asked if each of the space-renters in a flea market situation would have to take out a license with the City of Columbia Heights. Mr. Kalina stated that they would, and also that the owner of the business could not be held responsible if the person who rents the cubicle does not have a license. Sergeant Hedblad stated that in Fridley the owner was responsible for his vendors. Mr. Kalina stated that this is because their ordinance reads that way, the proposed ordinance for Columbia Heights does not. Councilman Norberg expressed his opinion that the ordinance should be amended to place responsibility on the owner of the business, because of the difficulty in licensing people who may only be around for one day. Mr. Kalina stated that he thought there would be more control if everyone was licensed individually. Sergeant Hedblad stated that there may be some problem if everyone is licensed individually because it would be difficult to process that large of a number of licenses. Councilman Norberg also stated that the ordinance may be difficult to enforce if it was put into effect. -71- February 23, 1976 Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to adopt Ordinance #846 Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki - aye Norberg, Hentges - nay Ordinance #846 was adopted. RESOLUTION #76-8 SETTING POUNDAGE FEES Mayor Nawrocki asked City Manager Watson what the present poundage fees were. Mr. Watson stated that there was a $10 flat rate plus $2.25 per day for boarding the animal up to five days. Tim Yantos, Administrative Assistant,added that there may be other possible fees; depending on whether or not the animal is licensed, has had rabies shots, and whether or not it is a problem animal. He also added that the pound must contact the owners within twenty four hours of the time they pick up the animal. Councilman Norberg asked why the fee needed to be increased from S]O to S]5 for the first offense and $25 for each time the animal is picked up after that. Mr. Watson answered saying that costs for animal control have increased, and the increase was proposed to recover part of these costs. Councilman Hentges stated that people should be encouraged to be responsible for their animals. Mayor Nawrocki expressed his opinion that the higher the fee, the lower the incentive For the animal's owner to come and pick the anima] up. If this occurs, the City will be responsible to pay for the cost of boarding and exterminating the animal. Councilman Hentges stated that he was not worried about animals that people care about, a pedigree dog for instance, but rather for the animals that are constantly running loose. After much discussion, it was decided to change the amount in the proposed resolution From $]5 to S]O for the first offense. Resolution #76-8 Offered by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges. Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - aye Logacz, Heintz - nay Resolution #76-8 was adopted. Roll Call: RESOLUTION #76-8 SETTING POUNDAGE FEE FOR Tile CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THAT WHEREAS, Charges for Domestic Animal Control have increased considerably in the past year, and WHEREAS, the poundage fee charged by the City of Columbia Heights is insufficient to meet expenses incurred thereby, February 23, 1976 -72- NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the poundage fee for Domestic Animals be set at $10.OO on the first offense, and $25.00 on each occurence involving the same animal thereafter. RESOLUTION REGARDING LOCAL 49 SALARIES Mr. Watson requested that this item be tabled until the next regular or special meeting. Motion be Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to table the resolution regarding Local 49 Salaries until the next regular or special meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes OTHER ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS At this time Councilman Norberg stated that he would like to offer a resolution setting highway noise levels to protect the public health and welfare in the City of Columbia Heights. Councilman Norberg stated that the Federal Highway Administration of the U. S. Department of Transportation granted an exception to the Federal Highways Design Noise Levels criterion and did not propose or specify any other criterions for controlling noise levels. Councilman Norberg said that he proposed this resolution because he felt that the problem of noise could not just be overlooked because there were no levels to go by, and this resolution would make it possible for the City of Columbia Heights to adopt the MPCA Noise Criterion NPC-2 in its highway construction project. Councilman Logacz asked Councilman Norberg how the Highway Department went about making highways that were or were not noisy. Councilman Norberg stated that there were many ways to make less noisy highways. He said using porous materials in the construction could reduce the noise level up to four decibels. Changing the curb structure and placement of stop signs were other ways he mentioned of reducing noise. Councilman Heintz stated his opinion that very little could be done with the noise levels from 37th to 45th Avenues on Central Avenue. Councilman Norberg stated that things could be done with contours, and placement of stop signs to smooth the traffic flow. He also said that vertical sound barriers could be used. Councilman Heintz asked how high the vertical sound barriers were and Councilman Norberg stated that they can go as high as ten to twelve feet. Mayor Nawrocki then asked Mr. Watson if there was going to be an overlay on Central Avenue and Mr. Watson stated that there was. Councilman Norberg said that this may be enough to reduce noise if the proper materials are used. Mayor Nawrocki then stated that he thought this resolution may be a little premature. Councilman Heintz stated that he thought the Council should talk to -73- February 23, 1976 the Highway Department before going ahead and passing the resolution to see if they would go along with it and support it. Councilman Norberg said the resolution should be passed before the Council went to the Highway Department. Councilman Heintz said that if the Highway Department would sign an agreement containing the terms in the resolution, the resolution would not be needed. Further discussion followed concerning the Highway Department and how to handle the situation. Councilman Heintz said that the issue should be discussed with the Highway Department to tell them what the City would like to have done concerning noise abatement, and that an agreement should be reached before such a resolution is passed. RESOLUTION #76-10 FIREMEN'S PENSION Resolution #76-10 supports the passage into law by the legislature of the bill for an act regarding the firemen's pensions. Errors in the proposed bill were sited as being: Section 15, Line ]0; the word 'fourth' was used in reference to the regular Columbia Heights City Council meeting at which the Board of Trustees of the Volunteer Division shall meet with the Council. This was changed to 'first~ because there are at most two Council meetings in a month, and the charter only specifically calls for one. The last line of Section 15; this line read 'In the event the alarm of fire should be sounded during any meeting of the Board, such meeting shall stand adjourned until such time as reconvened by the President.' It was decided that this sentence was unnecessary and it was therefore deleted. Attorney Douglas Peterson stated that the only reason it had been included was because it was in the by-laws. Mayor Nawrocki noted that other changes could always be made at the time of the actual hearings. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to adopt Resolution #76-10 as proposed and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to work with the legislators for the passage of the bill. Roll Call: All Ayes RESOLUTION #76-10 REGARDING FIREMEN'S PENSIONS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that February 23, 1976 -74- WHEREAS, a bill for an act relating to the City of Columbia Heights fire department relief association; an establishment of paid division and volunteer division of the association and the adminis- tration of each division: benefits and contribution; membership of certain fire personnel in the public employees' police and fire fund has been prepared and attached hereto as Exhibit A, the reading of which is waived herein, and WHEREAS, The Volunteer Division of the Columbia Heights Fire Department has supported this said bill, and WHEREAS, the Paid Division of the Columbia Heights Fire Department has determined that this said bill affects them only in clarifying certain ambiguities in prior legislation, and WHEREAS, the said bill is agreeable to the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that 1. The City Council supports the passage into law by the Legislature of the bill attached hereto, and That the Mayor and City Manager be and herein are authorized to work with our local Senators and Representatives to the Legislature of the State of Minnesota and to urge said legislators to enact said bill into law. Recess was called at 9:58 p.m. Meeting reconvened at lO:21 p.m. LION'S CLUB REGARDING 1976 JAMBOREE Mr. King and Mr. Schaefer from the Lion's Club came before the Council at this time to request that the 1976 Columbia Heights Jamboree be held during the week of June 15-20, with the parade being held on Friday, June 18. Motion be Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to hold the Jamboree the week of June 15-20, and to authorize the use of public property including the Field House for this purpose. Roll Call: All Ayes Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Logacz to name Councilman Heintz to act as liaison for the City Council in working on the Columbia Heights Jamboree. Roll Call: All Ayes -75- February 23, ]976 CONSIDERATION OF SALE OF LAND Mr. Watson proposed taking bids on the land across from 577-38th Avenue. The City owns three 35-foot lots on the south side of 38th Avenue between 5th Street and Madison Place. He stated that this land could not be used logically for any Municipal purpose, and might be put up for sale by the City at this time. Mr. Watson stated that the bid opening could be in the afternoon of March 22. Councilman Heintz asked Mr. Watson if he would recommend dividing the land into two lots. Mr. Watson replied that it could be sold as either one or two lots. Mayor Nawrocki asked if it could be sold as three. Mr. Watson replied that this would not be done. Councilman Hentges asked why the land would or should be sub- divided. Mr. Watson answered that whatever would be most beneficial to the City would be done. Discussion followed concerning what could be built on the land. Councilman Heintz stated that he thought that whoever purchased the ]and could build whatever they wanted to on it and the City Attorney, Ron Kalina, stated that this was true unless he was held to building a certain thing by contract. Mr. Watson suggested that each prospective bidder should be required to make a proposal of what he intended to do with the land. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to authorize the advertisement for bids on the three 35-foot ]ors on the south side of 38th Avenue between 5th Street and Madison Place requiring of each bidder that he disclose his intended use of the land. Roll Ca]i: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg - aye Hentges, Nawrocki - nay Motion carries. SETTING HEARING DATES FOR 1976 CONSTRUCTION WORK Mr. Watson reviewed the tentative dates for the public hearings on 1976 construction work as being: Informal Meetings-Saturday, Hatch 20--9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to Zt p.m. Saturday, March 27--9 a.m. to ]2 p.m. Both in the Council Chambers Formal Meetings-Tuesday, March 23--7:00 p.r~. Thursday, March 25--7:00 p.m. Monday, Hatch 29--7:00 p.m. All held at the Field House February 23, 1976 -76- RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Fran Bassett of the Fire Department had a proposal from Johnson Communications Systems for some modifications and installations on the radio system to give better alerting arrangements for public safety, the cost of which would be $577.00. This radio system will provide two-way radio alarm alerting from the Anoka County Dispatcher to the fire station. This will eliminate the need for the telephone "Hot Line." Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Norberg to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Johnson Communications Systems for modifications and installations on the Fire Department radio system in the amount of $577.00. Roll Call: All Ayes REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF PORTABLE STEAMER It was noted that the City's present portable steamer had been condemned by the Boiler Inspector. The uses of the portable steamer were stated as being: steaming open catch basins, opening frozen fire hydrants, and other similar uses. Mr. Gustafson, Public Works Director, stated that this was a multi-purpose machine. Discussion followed on how much water it takes to run this kind of machine and how the water would be supplied. Mr. Gustafson stated that this portable steamer was the best price, the best buy, and that it does the job. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to authorize the City Manager to purchase the portable steamer in the amount of $665.89. Roll Call: All Ayes RESTAURANT AND AMUSEMENT MACHINE LICENSE ERNIE NELSON, 3988 CENTRAL AVENUE NORTHEAST This item was tabled from the special meeting of February 17. It was stated that Ernie Nelson is considering other sites for his business and would like to be tabled again until the next regular meeting. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to table the consideration of the license for Ernie Nelson until the next regular meeting of the City Council. Roll Call: All Ayes SECONDHAND DEALER LICNESE ALEXANDER MINENKO 3923 CENTRAL AVENUE NORTHEAST Sergeant Hedblad stated that there was no criminal record on Alexander Minenko and also that according to what he would come up with, there was no basis for denial of this license. -77- February 23, 1976 Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Norberg to deny Mr. Minenko's request for a second-hand dealer license. Mayor Nawrocki asked the City Attorney if there was anything this denial could be based on. Mr. Kalina replied that there was no basis. Mayor Nawrocki said that he agreed with what the attorney said, that there was no basis for denial, and to deny with no basis could cause trouble. Mr. Kalina stated that to have a basis for denial on this license, there must be findings of fact that Mr. Minenko would endanger the health, safety, and welfare of our community by engaging in this business. Councilmen Hentges and Norberg withdrew their original motion. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to grant a second-hand dealer license to Alexander Minenko. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki - aye Norberg ~ nay Hentges - abstain Motion Carries. LICENSES Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to approve licenses as .li. sted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call: All Ayes OLD AND NEW BUSINESS Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to concur in the reappointment of Robert Hinrichs to the ttousing and Redevelopment Authority. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - aye Norberg - abstain Motion Carries. At this time Mr. Watson told the Council that Anoka County was requesting all the Police Departments to put in their requests for squad cars by February 25. He asked for consideration for approval for two squad cars. He stated that both these cars were anticipated in the 1976 budget. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Hentges to authorize participation in the County bidding process for two squad cars for the Columbia Heights Police Department. Roll Call: All Ayes At this time discussion turned to the literature that was sent to the Council regarding supporting the proposed domed stadium in Bloomington. Councilman Logacz stated his opinion that the Council need not be concerned with this item. Councilman Heintz stated that he would be against it. Councilman Hentges said that he thought it would be economically feasible to have the stadium in Bloomington. Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Norberg to send a statement of support of the plans to build a domed stadium in Bloomington. February 23, 1976 -78- Councilman Logacz stated that he thought that any action on this would be very premature. Mayor Nawrocki stated that he thought that this motion should be withdrawn because the Council was not prepared to make an indication of their support or non-support in this matter. Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Nawrocki to table this item until the next regular meeting of the City Council. Roll Call: Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - aye Logacz, Norberg - nay Motion Carries. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS Mr. Gustafson stated that his reports would be in writing. Councilman Heintz asked Mr. Gustafson if mid-March would be the time when the standpipe of the old watertower would be torn down. Mr. Gustafson replied that it was. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS Mr. Kalina reported that he had been in touch with George Brown and that Mr. Brown was anxious to get started in the acquisition of easements for the Highway 65 Urbanization. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 p.m. Roll Call: All Ayes