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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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