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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAug 9, 1976OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AUGUST 9, 1976 The Meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--present Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges to name Karen DeBruin secretary for the meeting. Roll Call: Ail Ayes Invocation was given by City Attorney Ronald Kalina. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to approve the minutes as presented in writing with corrections as noted and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call: All Ayes PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to pay the bills as listed out of their proper funds. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges to table the payment of bills until later in the meeting. Councilman Norberg noted that he had a question on certain of the bills and that he had not had a chance to look them over. Roll Call on Motion to table: Heintz--nay Motion carries. Logacz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye CONSIDERATION OF SPLIT LIQUOR REFERENDUM Resolution 76-38 Being a Resolution Certifying the Question of Enabling the City Council to Issue 0n-Sale Liquor Licenses to the Voters of the City of Columbia Heights WHEREAS, the City Council and various community groups have held public hearings regarding the possibility of a split liquor system in the City of Columbia Heights, and WHEREAS, the citizens attending those hearings have expressed interest in enabling the City Council to issue liquor licenses to hotels and restaurants which may wish to locate within the City, and -304- August 9, 1976 WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 340.353, Subdivisions 5 and 6 forbid the issuance of such licenses until authorized by the voters of the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS: That the question, "Shall the governing body of the City of Columbia Heights be authorized to issue 'on- sale' liquor licenses to private persons for the operation of liquor stores in conjunction with a hotel or restaurant as defined in Minnesota Statute 340.07", be submitted to a special election of the voters of the City of Columbia Heights to be conducted simultaneously with the general election of November 2, 1976, in accordance with the applicable provisions of Minnesota election law. Offered by: Hentges Seconded by: Heintz Mayor Nawrocki stated that he was a believer in split liquor under the right circumstances, the right circumstances being a desirable sort of development for the community. He noted that he personally thought the Council was premature in putting this question to the voters at this time. He stated that this is because of the general development of the community, which seems to be at something of a stalemate at the present time, and the difficulty that developers have to raise money for projects. He stated that he would be con- cerned that without something more definite to offer the voters, there may be considerable concern on the part of the voters to adopt something like this. He stated that information about spl!it liquor and its possibilities in Columbia Heights should be available to the voters. He also stated that there ought to be an ordinance to spell out the kinds of controls that the City Council would be enforcing if split liquor was adopted. Mayor Nawrocki noted that he understood the opinion that a City must have the liquor licenses available before they can get interested developers to come in and commit themselves, but that he didn't necessarily agree with it. He stated that he did not think this was one hundred percent true, and if an interested developer should come in, there would be enough time to put the question of split liquor before the voters before the developer would commit himself. Councilman Heintz noted that Mayor Nawrocki's concerns could, in a way, be valid. But, he noted that if the referendum passed, the Council would not have to issue any licenses. He noted that the CoLlnCi] could limit the number of licenses to any number they felt appropriate. He stated that the Council would have a complete handle on the issuance of the licenses. August 9, 1976 -305- Mayor Nawrocki noted that he was trying to emphasize the point that some sort of ordinance governing the possible handling of licenses should be drawn up and considered. This should be done, if possible, before the Council actually had the authority to issue the licenses. Councilman Hentges noted that the issuance of liquor licenses would possibly help the community expand and provide more job opportunities. Councilman Hentges stated that a liquor license would be something the City of Columbia Heights could have to offer to developers to interest them into coming into the City to build. Mayor Nawrocki stated that he was questioning the timing of bringing this subject to the voters. He again noted that he thought it was premature, stating that the voters would not have enough time to explore and find out about split liquor and make their decision as to whether or not they think it would work in the City of Columbia Heights. Councilman Hentges noted that he agreed with the opinion that Columbia Heights should have a strong ordinance governing the issuance of licenses before the Council had the authority to issue them, so that the people could better judge how these matters would be handled if the referendum should pass. Councilman Logacz stated that the people should be allowed to make the determination as to whether or not they would like to see the option of split liquor in the City of Columbia Heights. Mayor Nawrocki again emphasized that he is not against split liquor. He merely wanted to state the fact that he thought the question was premature. He stated that it would be better to go to the voters when the voters could be shown that there would be a definite advantage to be gained by allowing split liquor. He stated that he did not think this advantage could be shown at the present time. Councilman Norberg stated that putting the split liquor question on the ballot at this time gives both the Council and the citizens of the town a strong incentive to find out about how split liquor would work in Columbia Heights. He stated that, in all probability, it would become an object of controversy. He stated that he thought this was good because people would hear the voicing of many opinions. Roll Call on Resolution: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges--aye Nawrocki--nay Resolution 76-38 was adopted. · -306- August 9, 1976 Mayor Nawrocki stated that he thought work on some kind of ordinance controlling the issuance of on-sale licenses, in case the City should go to split liquor, should begin immediately. ttotion by Hentges, Seconded by Norberg to direct the City Manager 1:o gather material on an ordinance governing the possible issuance of on-sate licenses for the City of Columbia Heights. Roll Call: All Ayes Councilman Hentges suggested checking into other communities' liquor ordinances, incorporating the best of these into an ordinance for Columbia Heights. BIDS ON SQUAD CARS M,r. Watson reported that two bids were received on squad cars: Metro Dodge in a base bid amount of $9,999 and Central Chrysler Plymouth in a base bid amount of S10,OOO. Mr. Watson noted that the trade-in value of the two ]973 P]ymouth Furys which were being offered caused a greater difference in the bids. Metro Dodge offered $825 for the two cars; and Central Chrysler Plymouth offered $6OO. This would make the net totals $9,174 for Metro Dodge and $9,4OO for Central Chrysler Plymouth. Notion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to award the bid on squad cars to M, etro Dodge in an amount of $9,174 on the basis of low, competitive bid; and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into contract for same. Mayor Nawrocki questioned why there were only two bidders. Police Chief Anderson noted that the City had verbal indications from other companies that they would be willing to bid, but no bids had been received from them. Public Works Director Earl Gustafson noted that perhaps the City had come against the change in model year, and stated that this was the probable reason for not receiving bids from some companies. He noted that the dealers may not have the prices from the factory yet. There was some discussion on the trade-ins. Mr. Watson noted that the low trade-in value was attributable to the fact that they two 1973 Plymouth Furys were high maintenance vehicles with very large motors. Mayor Nawrocki asked Chief Anderson about the mileage on the cars. He noted that they were presently being used as staff cars with upwards of 70,000 miles on each of them, Chief Anderson further noted that two squad cars would be passed on as staff cars when the new vehicles arrived. August 9, 1976 -307- Councilman Norberg asked if the City ever reduced the number of staff cars in operation and Earl Gustafson noted that this number had been reduced by three. SIDEWALK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT BIDS Mr. Watson reported that there were five bidders on the sidewalk repair and replacement work. The lowest base bid was $1.44 per square foot. These bids ranged from $1.44 per square foot to $2.23 per square foot, with the second lowest bidder coming in at $1.83 per square foot. Mr. Watson further noted that when these bids had been let in the past, no bids were received. It was noted that it was thought the bids would come in between $1.25 and $1.30 per square foot, because the City of Minneapolis had taken bids which came in at approximately that amount. It was noted, however, that the nature of the sidewalk repair and replacement work in the City of Minneapolis differed from that in the City of Columbia Heights in that it was larger areas of work. The City of Minneapolis was replacing long stretches of sidewalk and the City of Columbia Heights was replacing piecemeal. Mr. Watson noted that at the time of the public hearing, an estimate of $1.50 was given as a per-square-foot charge on the sidewalk work. He further noted that this included all engineering and administrative charges. He went on to say that this cost would probably be slightly higher because of the bids which had come in higher than expected. He noted that the engineering and administrative charges would still have to be added onto the charge, bringing it to approximately $1t~O per square foot. Mr. Watson stated that the City would try to keep associated costs down. He also suggested the possibility of some cost sharing from the City's general fund. Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Heintz to award the bid on sidewalk repair and replacement to Hobco Incorporated of 3525 Lyndale Avenue South on the basis of low, competitive bid in an amount of $1.44 per square foot and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into contract for same. Roll Call: All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki noted as a reminder that Mrs. Gruneski wanted to be able to get an estimate of price for some driveway work from whoever the City determined to be its cement contractor. Mr. Watson noted that this would be done. -308- August 9, 1976 BIDS ON LUMBER FOR ttOCKEY RIHK Mr. Watson explained that there had been four bidders on the lumber which was to be used on a hockey rink at Gauvitte Park. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Hentges to purchase lumber for the gauvitte Park hockey rink From Lampert Building Center in an amount of $1,052.25 based on low informal quotations as recommended by the Park Board. Roll Call: All Ayes BIDS ON PIPE FOR HOCKEY RINK Mr. Watson noted that there had been two bidders on this item, Viking Fence and Construction Company and Crown Iron Works Company. He noted that this pipe would also be used for the hockey rink at Gauvitte Park. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz that the City Manager be authorized to purchase on the basis of low, informal quotation, pipe for hockey rink at Gauvitte Park from Viking Fence and Construction Company in an amount of $631.50, as recommended by the Park Board. Roll Call: All Ayes DISCUSSION OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON SUMMIT STREET Mayor Nawrocki noted that there were people present who were concerned about the parking restrictions on Summit Street and throughout the City of Columbia Heights. He stated that he had spoken briefly with Mr. and Mrs. Shellito of 403 Mill Street before the meeting. Mayor Nawrocki explained that in a situation such as this one where a citizen has a concern about a traffic related item, they should appear before the Traffic Commission. He noted that according to the minutes of the Traffic Commission's last meeting, Mr. and Mrs. Shellito had already done this. Mr. Shellito noted that he was having difficulty with the six hour parking limitation that exists throughout the City. He noted that he has a one car garage and no place to park his other vehicle. He explained that his garage is approximately eight feet higher than his back yard. He has a small driveway which would force him to leave part of his vehicle extending into the alley. He noted that this would be a violation for which he could be tagged. He noted that if it were not for the six flour parking limitation, he could leave his other vehicle on the street overnight until he can come up with some solution to the problem he faces with parking near his garage. August 9, 1976 -309- Mayor Nawrocki stated that it had been suggested to the Shellitos at the Traffic Commission meeting that they park on the boulevard for the time being until they can come up with additional parking in the back of their house. Mr. Shellito noted that he was adverse to boulevard parking because it would be an eyesore to his neighbors and hard on his grass. He also noted that there was a possibility that he would be ticketed for this. Mayor Nawrocki noted that, as undesirable as it may seem, boulevard parking was the only temporary answer. He noted the permanent, long range answer as being to provide for more off street parking. Councilman Norberg cited the example of European cities where anyone who parks in front of where they don't live gets ticketed. Residents can park in front of their own residence anytime and for as long as they wish. Mayor Nawrocki noted that there are many ways to control parking. He stated that the six hour limitation which exists in all parts of Columbia Heights where no more restrictive rule applies, is just one of the ways. Mayor Nawrocki also stated that all areas of the City are enforced under the six hour limitation from time to time, and they are checked out when there are specific complaints. Mr. Shellito asked if it would be possible to allow parI~ing on the street from 10:OO p.m. to 8:00 a.m. during the summer months when there is no snow plowing and no overnight shift at Minneapolis Electric Steel Castings. (It had been noted that some of the traffic and parking problems in the area occur because of the employees of Minneapolis Electric Steel Castings, who park on the surrounding streets instead of in the employee lot.) Mayor Nawrocki noted that City Engineer Brown would be going to the Shellitos residence on Tuesday, August 10 to help them with their grade problem and try to come up with some workable solution for off street parking. Councilman Heintz asked the Police Chief and Mr. Watson if it would pose a great problem to have the Shellitos park one of their vehicles on the street overnight until October 1, when something could be arranged for off street parking. Mr. Watson replied that he did not see how this could pose any problems. -310- August 9, 1976 Police Chief Anderson also agreed to go along with this proposal. Councilmen Logacz and Hentges noted that they would go along with this request. Mayor Nawrocki stated that there was no absolute guarantee that the She]]itos wou]d not get a ticket, but since the Police Chief had noted his cooperation in the matter, the chances wou]d be very s]im. Councilman Norberg questioned the precedence involved. He wanted to know if there was any way a rash of such requests could be prevented. Mayor Nawrocki noted that there was no way of preventing such things, the Council must deal with each case individually for its own merits. SUBDIVISION REQUEST--WARREN TRUDEAU 1651 37th AVENUE Mr. Watson reported that Mr. Trudeau's land was of such a nature that to split it in the way he suggested would create a substandard lot. Mr. Hov]and, Services Director, had gone out and measured the lots and prepared drawings of the situation for the Counci]. It was noted that the lot which would be created would be 4166 square feet, and 6500 square Feet is required by the present ordinance. Mr. Watson noted that the lot would then be only 2/3 the size of what is required For a buildable lot in Columbia Heights. Mr. Watson asked Hr. Hovland if this subdivision request had gone to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation. Mr. Hov]and replied that it had not. Councilman Heintz asked why it came to the City Council without going to Planning and Zoning first. Hr. Watson replied that subdivision requests usually do not go to any commission or board for review before they go to the Council. Mr. Watson further noted that he discovered that this was no ordinary subdivision request, and he asked Mr. Hovland to check it out. Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Norberg that the lot subdivision request of Warren Trudeau be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation. Mr. Trudeau was present and he noted that there was already a building on the lot which he intended to sell to the person who was now renting it, which is why he was requesting the subdivision. August 9, 1976 -311- Mayor Nawrocki noted that problems may occur when someone tries to get a reputable financial institution to give a mortgage on this property. He noted that they would not do it without a split of some kind. Mr. Kalina, City Attorney, noted that there may be a problem involving taxes. Mayor Nawrocki stated that, in the past, a person could go down to a company and have them abstract a split in the lot. This could then be sent to the County and the split would be registered. He further stated that this practice was eliminated because of the many problems it caused. He stated that a person desiring a subdivision now must go to the proper governmental authority and have it approved. Mr. Trudeau noted that he did apply to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their consideration of this request. Roll Call on Motion to refer the request to the Planning and Zoning Commission: All Ayes SUBDIVISION REQUEST WALTER KRISCHUK 4420 STINSON BOULEVARD Mr. Watson noted that this subdivision request involved no out- standing special assessments and provided for two lots which met the ordinance on permissable sizes of lots. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg that the lot subdivision request of Walter Krischuk of 4420 Stinson Boulevard be granted. Roll Call: All Ayes PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS: HOUSE RELOCATION: HARRY SUPER 4421 5th STREET Mayor Nawrocki noted that Mr. Super wishes to move a house from 4107 7th Street to 4221 5th Street. Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Norberg to approve the house relocation as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission upon conditions meeting city codes, specifications and ordinances, and if neighbors can work out their differences regarding the existing fence and retaining wall. Roll Call: All Ayes -312- August 9, 1976 REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FRED SWAN 2106 FAIRWAY DRIVE Mr. Swan desired to put a garage in his yard ten Feet from the alley in lieu of the required twenty feet. He noted that there was a large tree in his yard which prevented him from moving the garage any farther from the alley. Notion by Heintz, Seconded by Hentges to grant the variance to Nr. Swan of 2106 Fairway Drive to place a garage ten feet from the alley as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call: All Ayes Councilman Norberg noted that there was a definite hardship because of the presence of the tree. REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE FENCE LINDA HANSEN 1074 POLK PLACE Notion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to grant the request for a special purpose fence for Linda Hansen of 1074 Polk Place as recommended by the ?lanning and Zoning Commission. Roll Cal]: All Ayes REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE FENCE KAREN BROWN 5045 5th STREET Notion by Hentges, Seconded by Heintz to grant the request for a special purpose fence for Karen Brown of 5045 5th Street as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Comn~ission. Roll Call: All Ayes SCREENING FENCE SCRAP AND SALVAGE 500 3$th AVENUE Notion by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges to approve the request for a screening fence for Scrap and Salvage of 500 38th Avenue as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call: All Ayes CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FESTE FARM MEATS 4917 CENTRAL AVENUE Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Hentges to approve the conditional use permit for Feste Farm Meats at 4917 Central Avenue as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call: All Ayes Nayor Nawrocki noted that this business would have to meet all the requirements of the County Health Department. August 9, 1976 -313- HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT YO0 CHI JONG CHOON CHI 1300 46th AVENUE Mr. Watson noted that Mr. Chi wished to use his house as a showroom or display area for Korean Imported Antiques. Mr. Kalina noted that it was his understanding that Mr. Chi would not be making direct sales on the premises but that they would be having various people come in to look at the goods. They would be making their sales at various art fairs, flea markets, and specialty shops. Councilman Norberg wanted to be certain that Mr. Chi understood that he was not allowed to sell these items from his home. Mr. Chi's representative explained that customers would be admitted through appointment only and they would be there to see the items which Mr. Chi would be showing. He noted that there would probably only be two or three people per week. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz that the home occupation permit be granted to Mr. Chi of 1300 46th Avenue as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call: All Ayes Councilman Norberg asked the record to show that the Council was not authorizing Mr. Chi to conduct retail sales at his home. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: REMOVAL OF 'INO TRUCK PARKING" SIGNS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 40th BETWEEN FIFTH AND SIXTH STREETS Councilman Heintz noted that the reason these signs had been put up was to prevent trucks from parking in front of the knit and yarn shop on 4Oth Avenue. Councilman Hentges noted that this knit and yarn shop was now vacant. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges to grant the request to allow truck parking on the south side of 40th between Fifth and Sixth Streets as recommended by the Traffic Commission. Roll Call: All Ayes REQUEST TO PLACE "NO PARKING ON SHOULDERS" SIGNS ON FIFTH STREET, 39th AVENUE TO MILL STREET Councilman Hentges noted that this request came from Minneapolis Electric Steel Castings, who was proposing to purchase and put up the signs themselves to prevent employees from parking on the shoulders which had just been constructed. -314- August 9, 1976 Councilman Heintz noted that these signs should not be needed because parking on the shoulders is not permitted in any part of the City. Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Norberg that the "No Parking on Shoulders" signs be permitted on the east side of 5th Street, 39th Avenue to Mill Street as recommended by the Traffic Commission. Roll Call: Logacz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Heintz--nay RECOMMENDATION TO KEEP PARKING METERS OFF OF CENTRAL AVENUE Mayor Nawrocki noted that the Council had authorized removal of the parking meters on Central Avenue for a trial period of ninety days. fie further noted that this time period was up and some action should be taken. There was much discussion on this matter. Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Heintz to authorize removal of the parking meters on Central Avenue for a period of one year. Roll Call: All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki noted that Mrs. garen of 529 Mill Street registered a complaint relative to the lack of enforcement of the six hour parking limitation, particularly in front of the Field House during receptions. Mayor Nawrocki noted that he recommended referring this item to the Traffic Commission. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Norberg to refer the matter of lack of enforcement of six hour parking restrictions on Mill Street to the Traffic Commission. Roll Call: All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki noted that Mrs. Garen should get an agenda for the meeting at which her concern will come up. Mayor Nawrocki noted that the Police Chief and himself had met with a representative of Hilltop to discuss the Police contract that the City of Columbia Heights has with Hilltop. He noted that this contract expires April l, 1977. He suggested various possibilities which should be considered for the renewal contract. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Hentges to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to re-negotiate a contract with Hilltop for Police protection. Roll Call: All Ayes BIDS ON JEFFERSON STREET 40th to 45th AVENUE George Brown, City Engineer, reported that the Environmental Quality Control Council had given the City of Columbia Heights permission August 9, 1976 -315- to proceed with construction of the Jefferson Street 40th to 45th project. It had been determined that an Environmental Impact Statement would not have to be prepared. Mr. Brown further noted that the plans have been approved by the State and the construction can be added to the present contract with Hardrives, Incorporated. Mr. Watson noted that this would be the complete construction on Jefferson Street from 40th to 45th Avenue including tree removal, curb removal, sidewalk replacement, and all associated work on the street itself; with the exception of planting the trees. He noted that this would be in an amount of $150,768.24. Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Heintz that the bid of Hardrives in an amount of $150,768.24 for work on Jefferson Street 40th to 45th Avenue be accepted based on low competitive bid and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into contract for same. Roll Call: All Ayes RECESS 10:26 RECONVENE 10:37 Mayor Nawrocki inquired as to the status of the work on the Jefferson Street walls. Mr. Brown replied that the plans were at the State Central Office for review. Mr. Brown asked the Council if they would, at this time, approve the letting of bids on the walls. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for Jefferson slope reconstruction between 46th and 47½ Avenue to be opened on Thursday, September 2 at 2:00 p.m. and a report to the Council at the next regular meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki noted that he had been in contact with Mr. Crawford of the Highway Department and Mr. Perez of the Pollution Control Agency and as yet nothing had been done relative to the experimentations for sound absorbing material to be used in the Central Avenue Urbanization project. He noted that he was told this would be done shortly. -316- August 9, 1976 RESOLUTION ON ATTORNEY RETAINER There was much general discussion on the subject of attorney retainer. Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Norberg to table the matter of the attorney retainer to the next regular meeting when more information can be presented. Roll Call: All Ayes Councilman Hentges a]so suggested checking out other alternatives. RESOLUTION 76-39 AUTHORIZING TO CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES ON PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that, WHEREAS the City of Columbia Heights has proceeded with the necessary bonding to fund construction of a Public Safety Building, and WHEREAS Mr. Robert Diedrich, Architect, has worked on preliminary plans for said building to date on an hourly basis, and WHEREAS it is apparent that Architect Diedrich has the understanding of the desires of the City Council in regard to the proposed project and has shown the capability by past performance of fully handling projects of this nature. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the Hayor and City Manager be authorizedand directed to enter into a formal contract with Mr. Robert Diedrich for architectural services to prepare the necessary detailed plans and specifications to take bids on the proposed public safety building. Offered by: Norberg, Seconded by: Hentges Roll Call: All Ayes Architect Diedrich presented plans on the proposed public safety building to the Council and explained his concepts thus far. August 9, 1976 -317- RESOLUTION 76-40 DESIGNATING ELECTION JUDGES WHEREAS, the Democratic Party and the Independent Republican Party have each submitted a list of prospective election judge names to the Anoka County Auditor, and WHEREAS, the County Auditor has forwarded said lists to the City Clerk who has reviewed the lists and contacted the prospects to determine if they will be available to serve. NOW THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does approve the attached list of judges, by precinct, for the State Primary Election, September 14, 1976, and the State General Election, November 2, 1976. Offered by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges Roll Call: All Ayes Mr. Watson noted that Fire Chief Johnson wishes to have his request to purchase radio equipment delayed until the next meeting. Mayor Nawrocki left the meeting at this time. LICENSES Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to approve the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call: All Ayes PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges to take the bill~ from the table for action at this time. Roll Call: All Ayes Motion by Norberg to pay the bills as listed out of their proper funds, with the exception of #17685, which will be deleted. Councilman Norberg thought that bill #17685, a bill from the Columbia Heights Housing Authority was not justified and he stated that he thought the fund from which this would be paid was already depleted. He stated that there did not seem to be a proper fund that these items were coming out of. -3t8- August 9, 1976 Mr. Watson explained the breakdown on this bill. He noted that it involved salaries, and the fountain in LaBelle Park. There was much discussion on this bi]l. Councilman Norberg's motion to pay the bills, deleting #17685 was seconded by Councilman Hentges. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz--nay Motion Fails. Norberg, Hentges--aye Councilman Logacz noted that there had been a motion in the beginning of the meeting to pay the bills as listed out of their proper funds which had never been voted on, and he requested a vote on this at this time. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz--aye Motion Fails. Norberg, Hentges--nay Council President Heintz noted that the Council would go on with other items on the agenda. Councilman Logacz noted that he wished to see an ordinance prepared to prohibit drinking in LaBelle Park. He noted that the police need some sort of authority to control drinking parties and undesirable activities related to liquor consumption in the parks. There was much discussion on what would be included in the ordinance, including which parks would be specified. Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Logacz to pay the bills as listed out of their proper funds, with the stipulation that there would be further report on the bill in question at the next meeting. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges-- aye Norberg--nay Motion Carries. Councilman Hentges left the meeting at this time. Mr. Watson noted that the Council had been presented with the proposed 1977 Budget this evening, and that informal meetings to discuss this Budget would be set up at the next meeting. Public Works Director gustafson noted that he was still working on the possibility of a tree ordinance for Columbia Heights. August 9, 1976 -319- Motion by Logacz to adjourn at 12:39 a.m. Motion dies for lack of a second. Council President Heintz declared the meeting adjourned at 12:39 a.m. Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Secretary