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Home My WebLink AboutApr 12, 1976OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL April 12, 1976 -152- Meeting was called to order at 8:07 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - present. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to name Vicki Maternowsky Secretary for the meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes Invocation was given by Rev. McEachern of Oakhill Baptist Church. PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz that the bills be paid as listed out of their proper funds. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges to amend the motion to strike Check #16357 to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for $500.00. Council- man Hentges stated he seconded the motion because he felt that it should have been paid out of the HRA budget and not the general fund. Mr. Watson explained that when work is done for the City by HRA, payment is made from the general fund and not HRA, and that this check was for Scott Clark who did work for the-~Downtown Development Council. Councilman Norberg stated that it was his contention that this was being paid for twice. Roll Call on the motion that Check #16357 be striken from the list of bills: Norberg - Aye Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Nay Motion is defeated, the bill stays in. Roll Call on original motion: All Ayes H.B. Fuller Johnson Bros. Whsle. Liq. Old Peoria Co. Prior Wine Co. Twin City Wine Co. H.M.O. Services University of Minn. Munic. Finance Officers Assoc. Payroll Account James Lord, Minn. Treas. Johnson Bros. Whsle. Liq. Johnson Wine Co. Minn. Distillers Inc. Old Peoria Co. Ed Phillips & Sons Quality Wine Co. Twin City Wine Co. State Treas., Soc. Secur. Contr. 54.75 1,024.O2 530.72 369.35 144.34 41.54 75.00 80.00 61,567.91 3,799.25 1,O25.07 595.32 2,O96.14 1,592.30 4,369.00 349.53 877.31 9,O41.73 Group Health Plan 692.34 Phys. Health Plan 1,589.12 Western Life Insurance Co. 1,810.66 41.54 208.80 H.M.O. Services Western Life Insurance Co. Marq. State Bank of Col. Hgts. 337.50 M.R.P.A. 60.00 Nelson Office Supply 69.95 Col. Hgts. & Dist. 13 Recr. Comm. 48.53 Linda Hansen 114.OO Life Conference 1OO.OO David MacGregor 45.00 Assoc. Sterling Films 22.00 Better Homes and Gardens 17.84 The Bookmen Inc. 9.36 Harriet Deeble 11.80 Discount Records 345.45 Doubleday & Co. 146.68 -153- Elliot Film Co. Gaylord Bros., Inc. Jostens Library Books Kiplinger Washington Editors Lighting Unlimited Mid American Lines Minneapolis Star & Tribune Nat']. Camera Exchange Nat'l. Recording Company Outdoor Life Book Club Ovshak Printing Postmaster Quality Books, Inc. St. Paul Book & Stationary Shoppers Charge Sterling Publishing Universal 16 Leonard Olson James Montague Ralph Duray John Schlemmer Gerald Seliski Jeffrey Janacek James Kapa la Richard Schmidt John Downey Curti's Ramsdell Donald French Keith Lichtsinn Richard Althaus Douglas Boiles Richard Gill Ray Hebzynski Ivan Kohl Melvin Osterberg Gerald Roback Val Popowski Adalbert Zurek Everett Gray Derald Hadtrath Leslie Johnson Richard Kudak Joseph Ocel J.L. Peltier Vern Rozmark Richard Brau Ed Geslin James Gleason Carl Grafstrom Joseph Guzik Lawrence Hosch Luther Johnson Arnold Knutson 32.97 327.81 611 88 36 O0 132 55 2O 82 36 40 434 10 97 85 28 92 137.45 84.OO 11.37 40.70 39.69 13.16 48.50 4O.OO 4O.OO 4O.OO 4O.OO 4O.OO 2O.OO 4O.OO 4O.OO 20.00 4O.OO 4O.OO 7.5O ]5.O0 15.o0 15.00 15.oo 15.00 15.00 15.O0 15.00 15.00 15.O0 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.O0 15.00 15.O0 15.OO 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 A1 Michalik 15.OO Paul Pfaff 15.00 Larry Poundstone 15.OO Ray Sowada 15.O0 Robert Verbrugge 15.00 Mark Yates 15.OO A.B. Dick Products 24.20 Ambulance Society of America 6.45 American Linen Supply 71.26 Armco Steel Corp. 52.81 Gerald Arseneau 153.75 Autobody Supply 26.90 Auto Gear Co. 40.40 Automotive Drive Line 52.10 Bacon's Electric Co. 523.00 Barton Contracting 18.48 Bury $ Carlson 265.20 Mildred V. Carlson 94.08 Case Power & Equipment 9,657.00 Century Camera 41.95 Central Chrysler Plymouth 128.18 Chet's Shoe Store 36.95 City of Columbia Heights 50.00 City of Col. Hgts.-Petty 40.87 Cash Gar. Coast to Coast 74.76 Coca Cola Bottling 152.50 Col. Hgts. Housing & Redev~ 500.00 Auth. Col. Hgts. Park Board 44.00 Col. Hgts. Pharmacy 26.08 Columbia T.V. Electronics 9.20 Commissioner of Revenue 1.432.00 Construction Bulletin 24.00 Continental Safety Equip. 53.09 Conway Fire & Safety 146.85 C N A Insurance 46.56 Crawford Door Sales 266.15 Cy's Men's Wear 532.30 Data Dispatch, Inc. 21.60 Delegard Tool Co. 62.20 Dept. of Revenue 12.98 Robert E. Diedrich 270.00 Downtown Idea Exchange 52.50 Edison Controls 15.OO Executive Enter. Publications 2.00 Fireside Office Supply 103.40 Flexible Pipe Tool Co. 487.50 Fullwell Motor Products 89.38 Gateway Hardware 43.14 General Office Products 146.43 Glenwood I nglewood 83.80 G M C 4.23 -154- Goodin Co. 73.92 R. L. Gould & Co. 57.60 Gross Industrial 18.60 G.T. Parts Co. 20.40 G.T. Parts Co. 23.96 W.W. Grainger 16.82 Hall Signs, Inc. 106.12 Donald Hanson 50.00 Hayden-Murphy 79.05 Royhl Hedblad 140.00 derry Hedlund 101.12 Henn. County Chiefs of Police 11.00 Home Mail Delivery 403.68 Homelite 7.17 Human Resource Consultants 300.00 Int'l. City Mgm't. Assoc. 144.32 Johnson Paper & Supply 23.00 Keep Fill Products 130.25 Robert J. Ko lb 4.00 Lampert Building Center 8.32 Lawco Co. 55.44 Leef Bros., Inc. 212.50 Leslie Paper Co. 103.35 Walter Logacz 299.78 Ed Lutz 21.68 A.Y. McDonald 35.53 Maintenance Experts 994.93 M B Supply Co. 15.69 Mel's Van 0 Lite 7.55 Metro Waste Control Comm. 2,425.50 Metro Printing Inc. 824.00 Midway Tractor & Equip. 18.53 Midwest Asphalt Corp. 727.20 Minar Ford 639.44 Mincis 256.13 Minneapolis Oxygen 25.79 Mpls. Star & Tribune 32.00 3M Alarm Service 237.00 Minn. Planning Assoc. 25.00 Moline Printing 150.OO Motorola Inc. 408.30 National Safety Council 16.~8 National Safety Council 2.40 Bruce G. Nawrocki 93.50 Nelson's Office Supply 10.37 No. Coin & No. Vending Services360.O0 The Northfield Co. 7.31 No. States Power Co. 5,055.72 No. States Power Co. 31.05 No. l~ennepin Community College 12.00 Northland Electric Supply 34.20 N.W. Bell Tele. Co. 140.76 Leonard Olson 50.00 Olson's Plumbing 502.98 Olson Radiator 52.50 Dean S. Otterson 226.36 Peterson & Kalina 2,816.25 R. E. Peterson 72.00 Plywood Minnesota 109.20 Postmaster 30.00 Pub. Employees Retire Assn. 236.45 Paul Reiling 90.00 H.A. Rogers 276.67 Eugene Salay 164.55 Sangrene Printing 129.00 John E. Schedler 26.17 Seven Up Bottling 68.00 SOS Office Equipment 675.44 State Treas., St. Bldg. Insp. 17~.63 Sterling Electric Co. 56.18 Sun Newspapers 19.70 Sun Newspapers 1,OO7.60 Tecto Sporting Goods 27.95 Tracy Printing 189.47 Wahl & Wahl Inc. 42.25 Wardens GTC Auto Parts 36.09 Warners Industrial Supplies 53.74 Warning Lites Inc. 237.00 Waste Management of Minn. 87.00 Water Products 231.82 Water Works Supply 49.77 Malcolm O. Watson 85.50 Wayne Protection Agency 784.00 A. Weisman Co. 80.31 Welle Auto Supply 2.52 Wilcox Paper Co. 554.19 Williams Hardware 948.65 Word Processing Center 295.00 Zayre Shoppers City 12.86 Zep Manufacturing 80.90 Ziegler, Inc. 46,413.60 Stuart W. Anderson 105.00 Electronic Center 15.70 Genuine Parts Co. 803.38 M.A.P.S.I. 1,435.25 Team Electronics 29.95 American Linen Supply 137.93 R.A. Bird Co. 489.87 Bronner Exterminating 12.00 Cash Register Sales 35.00 City of C.tt.-Petty Cash- Liquor 1OO.O1 Coca Cola Bottling 156.55 Commissioner of Revenue 3,341.73 Eberhard Candy & Tobacco 374.20 Ganzer Distributors 3,318.20 Gold Medal Beverage 201.OO Gorsslein Beverages Inc. 41.00 -155- Heights Electric Hi Mount Inc. Home Juice Co. Jimbos Kuether Distributing Lakeland Sign Co. Clarence Larson Midwest Wine Co. Pepsi Cola Bottling Poh]e Sales, Inc. Joe Rak Rex Distributing 235.43 568.46 89.59 156.84 4,312.28 ]48.00 3.84 203.43 49.70 3,074.25 15.60 6,309.95 John Roach 23.52 Ron's Ice Co. 77.00 Royal Beverage Dist. ]26.24 Seven Up Bottling 122.40 Signcrafters Outdoor Display 118.04 South Side Distributing 66.00 Sunderland, Inc. 154.50 Superior Products 5.95 Twin City Filter Service 3.30 TOTAL BILLS ....... $120,818.46 Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to approve the minutes of the March 22 regular meeting and the March 25 special meeting as presented in writing and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call: All Ayes INFORMAL HEARING ON JEFFERSON STREET WALL George Brown, City Engineer, began by showing slides of the existing condi- tion of the wall along with slides depicting various types of retaining walls used in Columbia Heights. Earl Gustafson, Public Works Director, stated that as a result of the in- formal meeting on April 10, 1976 the people seemed to favor the type of wal! that currently exists. Mr. Brown went on to explain the various construction methods such as bin wall, concrete slope paving, precast concrete structure, and repair of the present rip-rap wall. Many people would accept the rock wall as long as it was properly maintained. Mr. Watson stated that based on the informal meeting, it is the recommen- dati[on to proceed with the necessary maintenance of the wall utilizing better stone material. In order to do this it will be necessary to re- place some of the softer rock with something more substantial. He also stated that he would like to discuss the possibility of putting a more vertical type of wall in the median area so as to gain some width. Mrs. Loverud, 4636 Jefferson Street, stated that since an all vertical wall is not too pleasing to look at, she wondered if it was possible to have a planting ledge in between the two vertical walls. Mrs. Cabak, 4630 Jefferson, agreed with the idea of Mrs. Loverud. Discus- sion held. Mayor Nawrocki asked what the cost estimate is for repair of the flagstone wall and for a vertical wall in the median. Mr. Brown stated that there is 8,000 square feet of wall on the east side, all of which should be replaced. He estimated there to be 10% salvage material. The estimated cost for this work would be $3.50 to $5.00 a square foot for a total esti- mated cost of $32,000.00±. At the most, $28,000 could come out of state aid over a two year period. Mr. Brown estimated $8.00 to $9.00 a square foot for the vertical structure fo~ approximately $24,000.00 total. -156- Mr. Watson stated that it was thought that maintenance work could be done on the wall at this time, but apparently that is not satisfactory. Mr. Brown stated that total replacement of the wall is necessary and that there is nothing that can be done to slow its deterioration. This replacement does not have to be done at one time, but could be done on a continuing program. Mr. Grustafson stated that they have asked the people from "Gunite" if it was possible to spray concrete over the surface of the wall to reinforce it. They replied that the wall was structurally unsound for this type of work. Mayor Nawrocki stated that he felt that the proposal was not firm enough for any action. Mr. Watson stated that since this is a major repair operation, firm pro- posals must be received for this work. He asked that authorization be given to take bids on the wall replacement for the east side only. Mayor Nawrocki asked how much money is available. Mr, Watson stated that money would have to be borrowed from other funds to be placed in the state aid maintenance fund because there is only $14,000.00 per year in this fund that can be used for maintenance. The other alternative which had not been considered is to assess the affected property owners for a part of the pro- ject. Mr. Watson recommended that this work be set up as a project and submitted to the State to see if this could be funded out of the construction fund rather than the maintenance fund. If it is impossible to do this, then a certificate of indebtedness would have to be issued to another fund and paid back within a period of four or five years. Mayor Nawrocki then asked that if the total $~4,000 state aid maintenance money was used for five years to complete this project, then how would other state aid maintenance work be financed. Mr. Watson replied that it would be handled under general street maintenance. The suggestion was made by Councilman Norberg to widen the road by changing the slope of the wall to be vertical part way. This would then become a construction project, and the State might be more favorable to having this project paid for out of the construction fund. Neither Mr. Williams or Mrs. Steingruebl favored Councilman's Norberg's suggestion. Mrs. Steingruebl stated that to take any more of her property would depreciate its value. She felt that on a matter like this, the people's feelings should be considered. Mr. Ostmoe, 663 46th Avenue, stated that even though he is not affected by this matter, he felt that the peoples' input would be different if they knew the cost and the manner in which it would be financed. Mr. Brown reported that to use 3 to 3½ inch thick stone would mean a life expectency of about 25 years for the wall. He also stated that since rock is a competitive item, he would recommend that the City buy the rock and either do the work themselves or contract it out. -157- Councilman Heintz stated that based on what has been said and suggested, it seems as though the total estimated cost for both the east wall and the median would be close to $70,000. If this is what is to be done, he felt the City Council should proceed with the total project, borrow the money from another fund if necessary, and authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids. He felt that to do this job piece by piece would mean a poor job. A gentleman asked if there would be an assessment against the properties. Mayor Nawrocki replied that it would depend on what was done. To use state aid money for the whole project would mean that some other state aid maintenance work might not be done. Further discussion was held on how this project could be paid for. Council- man Hentges asked the attorney if we could transfer money from the general city fund and lend it to the state aid maintenance fund. The attorney rep]lied that this could be done. Mrs. Loverud asked about the possibility of steps on the median. Another gentleman asked how much room there would be for a sidewalk along the medi[an. Mr. Owens from the Engineering Department stated that there is about 4 feet on the lower part of the median for a sidewalk. A lengthy discussion was held on steps and sidewalk. The overall opinion on the stairway was favorable. Mayor Nawrocki felt that before rendering any decision, he would like to see better estimates. Mr. Gustafson stated that the estimates we have now are about as accurate as they can be without taking bids. Further discussion was held on changing this project to be more of a construction project rather than a maintenance project. Hotion by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges to authorize the City Manager to ask the state aid people whether or not they wi]] approve the rep]ace- ment of the wa]] with rip-rap as state aid construction and to approve financing all or a part thereof. Mayor Nawrocki asked if this motion only applies to asking for financing and not for proceeding with the project. Councilman Norberg replied that it was only for the financing. He wanted to know for sure where the money would come from before proceeding with the project. Roll Call on Motion: Motion failed. Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki -Nay Norberg- Aye Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to authorize the City Manager to take bids for the replacement of the east wall and the median to include a terrace and stairway, with 3 to 33 inch quarried limestone (rip-rap). Mayor Nawrocki asked if this motion meant that no attempt would be made to get approval from the State. Councilman Heintz explained that after the bids have been received and if the amounts are comparable to the estimates given tonight, then at the time the Council authorizes the project, the -158- Council ~sk the State to concur with it. Mayor Nawrocki stated that the problem with that is that it may take months before the State would approve such a project and the bids the City would have would only be valid for 30 days. Discussion held on the reasonability of taking bids without being completely sure of the funding. Councilman Heintz suggested that in the meantime the City Manager see which funds money could be transfered out of for this project in case state aid construction funds cannot be used. Roll Call on Motion: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges - Aye Nawrocki - Nay Mayor Nawrocki stated that he did not want to authorize something without first knowing how it would be paid for. Mr. Williams asked for a clarification on the schedule. Mayor Nawrocki informed him that bids for the work will be taken. Mr. Watson reported that the bids will be opened on June 10, 1976 at 2 p.m. and reported to the City Council on June 14, 1976. As soon as the plans are completed, a meeting will be held with the state aid people to get their opinion as to how the funding can be handled. Mr. Williams asked that if there are any changes, he would like to be informed of them. Further discussion held on the financing of the project. One gentleman asked if the State would be willing to pay for this project if slope paving were done instead. Mr. Watson replied that it was very possible they would. Another gentleman asked if it were possible that along with reporting on the bids on June 14, 1976, a report be given as to where this money is going to come from. Mayor Nawrocki stated that if it is possible there will be a report and that question will be asked at the meeting. Councilman Logacz stated that it is regrettable that there is a problem as far as getting the money for the project. However, if this project is considered to be an emergency and the only option is to borrow the money, then that is what has to be done. If not, then the project could wait until such time as there is the money or until the City can receive aid from the State. Mayor Nawrocki stated that a question was raised as to whether or not it would be possible to assess any part of this project without holding any further hearings. The City Attorney replied that it would depend on what was stated in the notice for the hearing. In this case, another hearing would have to be held. One woman stated that when the wall was put in, an artificial situation was created for the benefit of the people. She felt that the residents shouldn't be criticized~for trying to keep what is left of their property. Brief discussion held on the estimates given earlier in the hearing. -159- MONROE STREET, 45TH AVENUE TO 46TH AVENUE Mayor Nawrocki stated that a petition has been brought before the Counci} requesting blacktop, storm drain, curb and gutter on Monroe Street from 45th Avenue to 46th Avenue. Mr. Liens who presented the petition~ stated that the petition was signed by all the affected property owners on the Columbia Heights side. He stated that they have been requesting this for a long time, and if Hill- top won't go along with the idea, the residents would settle for having the Columbia Heights side paved. Discussion held. Mayor Nawrocki stated that a hearing should be held. Mr, Watson stated the hearing shou]d be held after a Hilltop council meeting. One gentleman asked why the water main wasn't put in on the Hilltop side. Mr. Watson reported that the bids taken for this project were so high that they were rejected. Discussion held on the water main project. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Logacz to place the petition on file, Roll Call: All Ayes Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges to authorize the City Manager to call for a hearing for the proposed public improvements on Monroe Street from 45th Avenue to 46th Avenue on May 24, 1976. Roll Call: All Ayes BIDS ON ROAD CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Mr. Watson reported that bids were opened on April 8, 1976 for asphalt, bituminous, and aggregate materials. 1, ASPllALTIC MATERIALS Mr. Watson requested that award be made to the ]ow bidders as follows: Koch, Refining SC 7'0-250-800, MC 30-70-250-800, and RC 70-250-800 picked up at $0.30 and delivered at $0.3115 per gallon. Richards Oil SS-1, CRS-1.CRS-2, SSKH delivered at $0.33 per gallon. L. N. Sickles SS-l, CRS-1, CRS-2, SSKH picked up at $O.335 per gallon. Mayor Nawrocki clarified that the bids for Koch Refining and L. N. Sickles were tied for the SC's, MC's, and RC's and that the reason for recommending award to the Koch is that they are 10 miles closer to the City Shop. -160- 2. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS Mr. Watson recommended award to the following low bidders: Dunkley Surfacing Standard Mix picked up at $9.40 per ton Fine Mix picked up at $9.85 per ton Fine Mix with Filler picked up at $10.60 per ton N.D.H. Standard Mix delivered at $9.95 per ton Fine Mix delivered at $9.95 per ton Fine Mix with Filler delivered at $10.50 per ton Mr. Watson explained that N.D.H. was the low bidder for picked up, but the distance for N.D.H. is 18 miles whereas the distance for Dunkley is 2 miles. 3. ROAD AGGREGATE Mr. Watson recommended award to the following low bidders: Anderson Aggregate BA-2 picked up at $1.25 per ton Granular Borrow picked up at $0.50 per ton FA-2 picked up at $2.55 per ton FA-2 delivered at $3.58 per ton Sanding Sand picked up at $0.68 per ton Buesing Bros. BA-2 delivered at $2.06 per ton Class 5 delivered at $2.03 per ton Granular Borrow delivered at $1.48 per ton Class 2 picked up at $2.00 per ton Sanding Sand delivered at $1.61 per ton Coarse Aggregate picked up at $2.75 per ton Coarse Aggregate delivered at $3.45 per ton J. L. Shiely Class 2 delivered at $3.47 per ton A & B Aggregate Class 5 picked up at $1.15 per ton Bryan Dresser Trap Rock FA-4 picked up at $3.75 per ton FA-4 delivered at $6.75 per ton -161- Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Hentges to award the bid for asphaltic materials, bituminous materials, and road aggregates to the low bidder as listed above, and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into agreements for the same. Roll Call: All Ayes SQUAD CAR BIDS Mr. Watson reported that the bids taken for the two squad cars under Anoka County Joint Purchasing did not meet the City's specifications, nor did they give the City ample time to examine the bids. The vehicle awarded was for a Pontiac Lemans, and all of the City's police cars are either Dodge or Plymouth. Tom Hosch, Shop Foreman, reported that he has had problems with getting parts for the one Pontiac the City currently owns. Mr. Watson, therefore, asked that the Council authorize taking bids on two squad cars independently so that it will meet the City's specifications. Brief discussion held on the bids of Anoka County. Mayor Nawrocki asked Police Chief Anderson for his recommendation on the bids. Chief Anderson stated that he would like to independently take bids for these cars. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on two squad cars to be opened on Monday, April 26, 1976 at 2 p.m. These bids will be reported to the City Council at their April 26, 1976 meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes Councilman Hentges brought up the possibility of taking bids to replace the meter shop pickup that had been damaged. Brief discussion. This item was tabled for a recommendation from the City Manager as to what fund this could be paid from. FIELD HOUSE REROOFING Mr. Watson asked that the City Council authorize the taking of bids for reroofing of the Field House. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Hentges to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids on reroofing of the Field House to be opened Friday, April 23, 1976 at 2 p.m. and reported to the Council on April 26, 1976. Roll Call: All Ayes INFORMAL QUOTES--SOD Mr. Watson reported on the three informal quotes for sod. The low bidder was Glen Rehbein Farms in the amount of $O.32/sq, yd. for 7,OO0 to 10~000 square yards, $O.315/sq. yd. for 10.001 to 15,000 square yards, and $O.31/ sq. yd, for 15,OO1 to 20,000 square yards. The other two bidders both bid $0.32 for the three quantities. He, therefore, recommended that the Council award the bid to the low bidder, Glen Rehbein. Discussion held on Rehbein being the actual low bidder. -162- Councilman Norberg thought it strange that the bids came out to be iden- tical. Mr. Gustafson stated that on sod, it is very common for companies to have the same price. Mr. Gustafson reported that they anticipate buying less than 159000 square yards but more than 10,000. On that basis, the total cost of the sod would be less than $5,000.00 Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz that the bid for sod be awarded to Glen Rehbein Farms on the basis of low bidder for an anticipated amount of over 10,000 square yards at $0.315 a square yard. Roll Call: All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki asked that the quantities be watched so that the amount does not go over $5,000.00. INFORMAL QUOTES--SIDEWALK FOR BANDSTAND Mr. Watson reported on the three informal quotes received for this work. The low bidder was Nedegaard Construction in the amount of $1,145.00 for an eight foot sidewalk. The other bidders were Carl Hanson for $1,216.O0 and Sibell Construction for $1,337.60. Mr. Watson recommended that award be made to the low bidder. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg that the bid for the bandstand sidewalk be awarded to Nedegaard Construction in the amount of $1,145.00 based on low competitive bids. Roll Call: All Ayes INFORMAL QUOTES--ELECTRICAL WORK ON BANDSTAND Mr. Watson reported on the four bids received for the electrical work. The four bidders were Total Electric in the amount of $1~130.00~ Current Electric Corporation in the amount of $1,542.00, Heights Electric in the amount of $1,600.00 and Bacon's Electric in the amount of $2,255.00. Mr. Watson recommended that award be made to the low bidder, Total Electric. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz that the bid for the electrical work on the bandstand be awarded to Total Electric in the amount of $1,130.O0, based on low competitive bids. Roll Call: All Ayes INFORMAL QUOTES--AGRICULTURAL LIME Mr. Watson reported that only one written bid was received which was from Bryan Products in the amount of $4.55 a ton. A verbal bid was received from Kraemer and Sons in the amount of $5.35 a ton. These are the only two companies that carry red or tan lime. However, the specifications called for red lime. Bryan Products bid the red lime and Kraemer and Sons bid the tan lime because they do not carry the red. Therefore, Mr. Watson recommended that award be made to the low bidder, Bryan Products~ Brief discussion. The questioned was raised as to whether or not a verbal bid was a valid bid. The City Attorney stated that technically there should be another written bid to make it valid. -163- No consideration on this item was taken on the basis that the bids are not competitive. Informal quotes for agricultural lime are to be taken aga i n. STOP SIGNS AT 45TH AVENUE AND TYLER PLACE Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges that stop signs be authorized on Tyler Place at 45th Avenue stopping north and south bound traffic. Roll Call: All Ayes REMOVAL OF STOP SIGNS AT STINSON BOULEVARD AND INNSBRUCK PARKWAY Councilman Hentges explained that the City of New Brighton established a resolution for the purpose of keeping the stop signs on Stinson Boulevard provided that the City of Columbia Heights concurred in stopping Innsbruck Parkway making it a three way stop. If the City would not concur with the additional stop sign, then the City of New Brighton asked that the signs be removed on Stinson. Because of the steep grades in that area the Traffic Commission felt that it would be better to remove the stop signs. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz that the stop signs on Stinson Boulevard at Innsbruck Parkway be removed. Roll Call: All Ayes Councilman Hentges further explained the action taken by the Traffic Commission on 38th Avenue between Madison Place and 5th Street. REMOVAL OF PARKING METERS Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Heintz that the parking meters in the City be removed for a period of 90 days on a trial basis and that one hour parking be administered in the previously metered area. Discussion held on enforcing the limited parking. Mayor Nawrocki stated that if the one hour parking is not enforced there wi]] be a problem. Discussion held on how the meters would be removed. Roll Call on Motion: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg. Hentges Nay Aye Nawrocki STORM DRAIN IN MINNEAPOLIS ELECTRIC STEEL CASTINGS PARKING LOT Mr. Watson requested that the City Council authorize taking bids for appr'oximate]y 570 feet of storm drain to be installed under MESCO~s parking lot on the east side of 5th Street. MESCO is planning on resurfacing this parking lot this summer. The estimated cost for this work: is about $35,000. Mayor Nawrocki asked where the $35,000 is going to come from. Mr. Watson replied that it will come out of PIR fund. Councilman Norberg wondered if it was a good financial move to invest $35,000 for the storm drain at this time especially since the City is not sure as to when the 5th Street Storm Sewer project will be completed. ~164- Mr. Watson stated that the bids would be opened on May 6, 1976 at 2 p.m. and reported to the Council on May 10, 1976. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for storm drain to be opened May 6, 1976 at 2 p.m. and reported to the Council on May 10, 1976. Vern Johnson from MESCO stated that the surfacing of the parking lot is scheduled for the last week in June and the first weeks in July. Roll Call on Motion: All Ayes PETITION OPPOSING ALLEY PAVING BETWEEN SUMMIT STREET AND 40TH AVENUE, 5TH STREET TO LOOKOUT PLACE Mayor Nawrocki stated that a petition with 14 signatures has been received opposing the concrete paving of the alley as it will not prevent erosion of the banks. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz that the petition be placed on file. Roll Call: i All Ayes The gentleman from 407 Summit stated that many of the people living in that area are retired and therefore cannot afford to pay for such a project. Also, there are very few families that use the alley. The gentleman from 325 Summit stated that paving the alley is not going to help the erosion along the banks. He felt that the money for this project could be used beneficially somewhere else. Mayor Nawrocki clarified the action taken at the alley hearing. He stated the banks will be done in conjunction with the alley paving, and the cost for improving the banks would not be assessed but would be paid for out of the maintenance fund. One woman asked how this alley was chosen for improvement for this year. Mr. Watson explained the five year plan. Councilman Heintz asked the attorney if it was necessary to reopen the hearing in order to take action on this. The attorney stated that the hearing would have to be reopened and if any changes were made a resolu- tion would have to be established. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to reopen the hearing on the alley paving for Summit Street and 4Oth Avenue, 5th Street to Lookout Place. Councilman Hentges asked the Engineering Department if they felt this project should be done. Mr. Gustafson stated that they are uncomfortable with having only one alley which is quite small paved. This might result in high prices when the bids are taken. Mr. Diachuk spoke on the lack of cooperation they received from the City in trying to improve the conditions of the Gondek property. Mayor Nawrocki asked if the conditions still exist. Mr. Diachuk stated that the slab of -165- concrete that was originally supposed to be used as a storage shed is still there. Mayor Nawrocki asked if this structure is there legally or illegally. Mr. Watson stated that it is there legally as long as there is no building on top of it. Hr. Ostmoe wondered how is it that people like this who don~t want to have their alley paved can't have it denied, yet the people living along Stinson have been able to have the street construction denied for 15 years. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that this alley paving has been brought up before with some people for it and some against it. Counci]man Logacz suggested that if this alley serves no purpose, then maybe it should be vacated. Mrs. Danelius stated that she always was opposed to this project since there isn't any traffic there. She then asked why nothing has been done to G]ader's house since it burned. Mr. Hov]and, Building Inspector, replied that there have been family problems regarding the house and that this should be straightened out shortly. Roll Call on Motion: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki - Aye Hentges - Nay Discussion held on the relationship between assessed project work and the City budget. At this time, the City Manager and City Attorney drafted a resolution that would remove this project from consideration. RESOLUTION #76-19 BEING A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 76-15. BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS, ALLEY CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SUMMIT STREET AND ~OTH AVENUE N.E,, 5TH STREET N,E. TO LOOKOUT PLACE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that WHEREAS, a public hearing was called pursuant to notice on March 23, 1976; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights passed Resolution No. 76-15 at said hearing, which resolution authorized the construction of a concrete alley between Summit Street N.E. and 4Oth Avenue N.E., 5th Street N.E. to Lookout Place, and WHEREAS, the City Council felt it necessary to reopen the said hearing on the aforementioned public improvement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that Resolution No. 76-15, BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS, passed March 23, 1976 be and herein is repealed. Offered by: Heintz Seconded by: Norberg Roll Call: All Ayes Date of Passage: April 12, 1976 -166- RECESS CALLED AT 12:30 A.M. MEETING RECONVENED AT 12:53 A.M. SALE OF VACANT LAND BEHIND 4334 BENJAMIN STREET Mr. Tatting stated that he came to this meeting expecting to hear the second reading for the sale of this land. He found that there hadn't been a first reading and that his request for buying this land locked piece of property behind his home was denied. He felt that he should have been notified that this was denied. He further went on to explain the uselessness of the property to the City and on the advantages to both the City and himself if he were to buy the land. He also stated that he was told that the property would cost $132.50. Mr. Tatting was told that the reason this was denied was because of the possibility of a street going through. He felt this would be quite difficult to do since there is a house that would have to be moved. He couldn't understand why the Council wanted to leave the land vacant when he would be willing to fix it up. He, therefore~ asked that this be reconsidered. Mayor Nawrocki confirmed that this was denied because of the selling price and because of the possibility of putting in a street~ Discussion held on the action taken at the March 22nd meeting. Councilman Heintz stated that if there are no plans of putting in a streets then he could see no reason why the City should continue to keep the prop- erty. Councilman Hentges stated that he would like to see the plans of this area if there are any. Mayor Nawrocki asked that information be prepared for the next meeting on what exists behind 4334 Benjamin as far as a street being put in. Motion by Norberg to recess the meeting until after the storm drain hearing on Tuesday, April 13~ 1976. Motion was not recognized by the chair. PROCLAMATION FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY WEEK The proclamation was read by Mayor Nawrocki. PROCLAIMING PRIVATE PROPERTY WEEK APRIL 18-24 WHEREAS, citizens of this community, and those throughout our great land, enjoy the benefits, security, and pride of home ownership as in no other country in the world, and WHEREAS, members of the Anoka County Board of Realtors have been chiefly responsible for encouraging home ownership through their efforts to match the needs of buyers with available homes, counsel both buyers and sellers and guide them through the various steps necessary to complete a purchase and -167- WHEREAS, the citizens of this community have benefited from Realtor efforts to protect the right of real property ownership: to provide the community with a sound economy through use of their professional skills in locating, appraising, and managing factories, stores, office build- ings, and apartment complexes and WHEREAS, Realtors have further given of their time and energies to this community by their activity in civic affairs, charitable causes, educa- tional programs, and by being alert to the needs of their neighbors and WHEREAS, the Code of Ethics to which Realtors subscribe places them in the forefront of the responsible organizations in this country; NOW THEREFORE, I, Bruce G, Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do hereby proc]aim April 18-24 to be Private Property Week and urge my fellow citizens to join with the Anoka County Board of Realtors, the Minnesota Association of Realtors, and the more than 500,000 Realtors and Realtor-Associates across the nation in this observance with appropriate and significant programs of civic betterment during this week and through- out this year. PROCLAMATION FOR CITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP DAY, MAY 8TH The proclamation was read by Mayor Nawrocki PROCLAMATION DECLARING SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1976 AS "SPRUCE UP DAY" IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS WHEREAS, the Bicentennial Commission of the City of Columbia Heights has determined that in conformance with the general sense of pride that we all feel in our City and our Country, it is altogether proper that we set aside a day in which we concentrate on improving the general appear- ance of our community in this Bicentennial year, and WHEREAS, arrangements are being made through the various civic organiza- tions and individual volunteers to assist in the cleaning of parks, and major thoroughfares in our City, and WHEREAS, our refuse contractor is participating by supplying the City with additional vats to contain the refuse gathered in such areas, and WHEREAS. each of us as individuals should take the time to spruce up our own yards in the spring season, and in particular in this our Bicentennial year NOW THEREFORE, I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do hereby declare Saturday, May 8, as "Spruce Up Day" in the City of Columbia Heights, and recommend to all our property owners that they set aside this day to concentrate on cleaning their yards and buildings, and if possible participate in the cleaning of public areas as well to help make our community an even better place in which to live. -168- PROCLAMATION FOR FLYING OF THE FLAG The proclamation was read by Mayor Nawrocki. PROCLAMATION RECOMMENDING FLYING OF THE AMERICAN FLAG FROM MEMORIAL DAY TO JULY 4, 1976 WHEREAS, it is the Bicentennial Commemoration of the Founding of our Nation in 1776, and the American Flag constitutes the symbol of this great Nation which should be honored by all its citizens, and WHEREAS, we are specifically commemorating the birth of our Nation on July 4, 1976 following the completion of a special Bicentennial Week in our Community NOW THEREFORE, I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do hereby recommend to all our citizens that they display the American Flag at their homes and places of business beginning on Memorial Day, May 31, 1976 and continue to fly the Flag daily thereafter throughout the five week period ending July 4, which includes Flag Day, June 14, and I further recommend that we take time to consider the great heritage that is ours represented by this banner of freedom which we too often have taken for granted. PROCLAMATION FOR BICENTENNIAL WEEK The proclamation was read by Mayor Nawrocki. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF JUNE 27 TO JULY 4, 1976 AS 'IBICENTENNIAL WEEK" WHEREAS, The City of Columbia Heights has been officially designated as a Bicentennial City, and WHEREAS, our Bicentennial Commission has become deeply involved in plans and preparations for the commemoration ceremonies to be conducted in our City including among other activities: 1. Holding old fashioned "town meetings" during the week. 2. Official dedication of "KeyesI' Park, formerly known as Memorial Park. 3. Dedication of an historical marker and flag pole in the City Park at 41st Avenue and Central Avenue. 4. A Polka Fest, typifying the friendly environment of our City. 5. An ecumenical church service with all our churches participating at the Columbia Heights Senior High School at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 27. 6. At 1:00 p.m. local time, all church bells in the City will be rung to again proclaim our nation's independence, 7. An "Old Fashioned" 4th of July culminating in a "grand finale" fireworks display in Huset Park. NOW THEREFORE, I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do hereby declare the week of June 27 to July 4, 1976 as "Bicentennial Week" and recommend to all our citizens that they plan to participate in the activities scheduled for that week. -169- ORDINANCE #847 BEING AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE CONTINUANCE AND PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN NON-CONFORMING SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Second Reading held on Ordinance #847 BEING AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE CONTINUANCE AND PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN NON-CONFORMING SIGNS WITttlN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS. Offered by Heintz, Seconded by Hentges. Councilman Hentges stated that he seconded the motion because he felt that since other signs of this size had been put in and that the misinterpreta- tion of the ordinance was not realized until Car-X requested their sign, it was a little late to deny them the same request. Councilman Logacz stated that the Sign Committee has suggested very strongly that in so many years the signs wi l l be taken down and that on a temporary measure he would support this ordinance. Rolll Call on Motion: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye Norberg - Nay Ordinance #847 was adopted. RESOLUTION #76-20 ESTABLISHING THE POLICE CHIEF'S SALARY FOR 1976 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that: the Salary for the new Police Chief be established at an annual rate of $19,500 per year. Offered by Hentges, Seconded by Heintz. Roll Call: All Ayes Resolution #76-20 was adopted. SUBDIVISION REQUEST--HARLEY STOVER, LOT 12, BLK. 1, RESERVOIR HILLS Mr. Watson reported that Mr. Stover wishes to split this 110' lot into two 55 foot lots, and he requests that the $1,849.12 special assessment be split according to the benefited frontage. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to grant this subdivision request and that the outstanding special assessments be split accordingly. Roll Call: All Ayes SUBDIVISION REQUEST--HELMA GUSTAFSON, 2126 45TH AVENUE Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Hentges that the subdivision request which would create a 70 foot and 80 foot lot be granted. Roll Call: All Ayes CHANGE ORDERS ON LIBRARY REMODELING Councilman Norberg stated that these changes had previously been approved and that the billing on this has been received. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Hentges that the change orders for the library remodeling be approved, being an increase of $634.oo in the total contract amount. Roll Call: All Ayes -17o- HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT--CERAMICS CLASSES, MARY E. WAIT, 5262 6TH STREET Discussion held on the inspection made by the Building Inspector and on the parking facilities available. Mr, Watson noted that a letter has been received by the church allowing Mrs. Wait's students to park in their lot, and that the report by the Fire Inspector has not been received yet. This item was tabled for further information. ZONING CODE VARIANCE--JOHN MONETA, 4312 MADISON STREET Mr. Watson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission denied Mr. Moneta's request to move the house from 233 42nd Avenue to 3843 Main Street. The attorney reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission does not have the authority to deny this request as long as Mr. Moneta meets the code. He stated that the City cannot deny a request to move a structure from the same zone to a different location in the same zone. Mayor Nawrocki was strongly opposed to the moving of this house and sug- gested that an amendment be made to the ordinance. Discussion held on the interpretation of the ordinance with the matter being referred to the City Attorney and Building Inspector for final interpretation. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS The City Attorney reported that in order to meet the ordinance, Ernie Nelson will have difficulty in putting the pool tables in the post office building. Brief discussion. The City Attorney also reported that the final revision of the City Code Book has been completed. He stated that he would like to meet with the Council to review the material. Mr. Watson called for a special meeting for April 19, 1976 at 7 p.m. for the first reading of the ordinance. SHOPPERS CITY FENCE Councilman Hentges reported to the City Manager that the stockade fence by Shoppers City along 43rd Avenue was down again. EXPANDED COMPUTER CAPABILITIES WITH ANOKA COUNTY Councilman Norberg asked the City Manager what the reaction was on this correspondence received from Anoka County. Mr. Watson stated he forwarded the report to the Finance Director for his comments on how this could be utilized effectively with our bookkeeping system, Brief discussion. Mayor Nawrocki then asked for reports on the County's computer system in comparison with L.O.G.I.S. and the applicability of it to the City~ -171- PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS Mr. Gustafson reported on the informal meeting held April lO. 1976 for the Jefferson Street, 4Otb to 45th Avenue construction. It was the general opinion of those present that there be a 36 foot roadway with parking on one side and no sidewalk removal. It was understood by the people that the trees would be removed. Mr. Gustafson asked that the extended hearing on this construction be held at the regular meeting of April 26. The notices that will be sent out will contain the consensus of that informal meeting. Mr.. gustafson also requested that bids be taken on the Keyes Park Buildin9. Mr. Watson stated that these bids could be opened on May 13., 1976 at 2 p.m. and reported to the Park Board on May 19th and the City Council on May 24. 1976. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz that the bids for the construction of the Keyes Park Building be opened at 2 p.m. May 13, 1976. Roll Call: Alii Ayes Councilman Hentges stated that the building addition and encroachment approval for Sepco was not put on the agenda. Mayor Nawrocki stated that this would be discussed at the recessed meeting. Mr. Watson noted the lengthy report by the Fire Department on a resi- dent's home. Mayor Nawrocki asked if everyone received a copy of the report on the Rice Creek Watershed District. Mayor Nawrocki asked what happened to the fence around the water tower. Mr. Gustafson reported that the gate had to be removed so that Al]tech could get their equipment in. Mayor Nawrocki noted that it did not look too secure. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to table the rest of the agenda until Tuesday, April 13, 1976 after the storm drain hearing. Roll Call: All Ayes. Meeting was recessed at 1:45 a.m. Bruce G. Nawrocki. Mayor Secretary