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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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