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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJun 16, 1977OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS RECESSED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA JUNE 16, 1977 The Meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. Roll Call: Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--present LogaczI-absent Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Hentges to name Judy LaPointe secretary pro-rem for the meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes Councilman Logacz arrived at 7:12 p.m. INFORMAL QUOTATIONS ON PICNIC TABLES, STEEL LIGHT POLES AND GUARD RAIL POSTS John P. Murzyn, Superintendent of Parks, presented information on the informal bids received for picnic tables, steel light poles and guard rail posts. Mr. Murzyn and the Park Board were recommending award of bid to the low bidders on the steel light poles and guard rail posts; and to the high bidder on the picnic tables. There was some discussion on the reason for recommending the high bidder. Mr. Murzyn reported that the high bidder was the only bidder to meet specifications; in effect, they were the only responsible bidder. Councilman Norberg commented that the least expensive picnic tables should be purchased due to vandalism. More general discussion followed. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to award the informal quotations as follows: Sterling Electric in an amount of $1,652.00 for steel po~,es, G. M. Stewart in an amount of $883.20 for guard rail posts and Miracle Jamison in an amount of $1,134.O0 for picnic tables and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into contract for same. Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Norberg to divide the question and take a separate roll call on each bidded item. Roll Call on Sterling Electric's bid.- Logacz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Heintz--nay Councilman Heintz noted that he voted nay because he felt the bids should be considered together, not with separate roll calls. He was not opposed to awarding the bid on poles to Sterling Electric. Roll Call on G. M. Stewart's bid: All Ayes June 16, 1977 There was further discussion on the picnic tables. Councilman Heintz stated that he felt the Park Board recommendation should be considered. Councilman Hentges suggested purchasing somethin9 that will not be easily broken. Councilman Logacz noted that he supported the Park Board recommendation on an experimental basis. Councilman Norber9 suggested the tab]es be permanently and irrevocably labeled "City of Columbia Heights" Roll Call on Miracle Jam]son's bid: Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki--aye Hentges, Norberg--nay Motion carries. There was discussion on the City's bidding and purchasing policies. BIDS ON LABELLE PARK IMPROVEMENTS, LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING It was reported that bids had been received on light]n9 and landscaping for LaBelle Park. The Park Board recommended re-bidding the section on lighting and award]n9 the bid on landscaping to Mickman Brothers Landscaping in an amount of $]0,450.00. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Hentges to award the bid on landscaping to Micl~man Brothers in an amount of $10,450.00 based on low responsible bid and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into contract fo r same. Roll Call: All Ayes Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to reject the bids for lighting for LaBelle Park. There was some discussion on lighting alternatives for the Park. Councilman Heintz stated that perhaps the distance between lights could be stretched to el iminate the need for some of the lights. was noted that these bids would be re-advertised at a later time. It Roll Call: All Ayes SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 853 -- CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES No action was taken on this item. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON LEGISLATIVE BILL REGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY PFRSONNEL PENS IONS Motion by Hentges, Seconded by Norberg to table Housefile 411 for consideration until the next regular Council meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes It was noted that the Council had not received copies of information related to this item. June 16, 1977 OLD AND NEW BUSINESS The Council began discussing a letter received from Mr. Watson regarding a storm drain that was constructed on 43rd Avenue west of Arthur Street. Some discussion had been held on this item in the past; there was a question as to whether or not this storm drain was actually authorized. Communications had been received several times from a Mr. Darryl Olson. Mr. Olson had stated that the storm drain had been deleted by the Council from the rest of the construction and he wanted to know who authorized the reinstatement. After much discussion Mayor Nawrocki stated that he did not feel the error had been a willful, self-serving act on the part of the Staff. He noted that he would send an explanation letter to Mr. O]son. Mr. Dick Martin was present at the meeting and asked why several hazardous sections of sidewalk in the City have never been replaced. Mayor Nawrocki suggested that Mr. Martin meet with a member of the Engineering Department to discuss the matter. He also stated that a report should go to the Council on this item. Councilman Logacz brought up the subject of diseased tree removal and replacement. Mayor Nawrocki stated that the staff should prepare a plan of action in this regard. He asked for a report on the possibility of the availability of funds for this program. Mr. Martin asked about trees at 525 - 529 Mill Street which had been removed. He felt they were good, healthy trees. Mayor Nawrocki asked for a report on this from the City Staff. Councilman Norberg stated that he was proposing a project called "Quiet SummerI'. This would involve having people anonymously call and report noisy cars. The Mayor indicated that this was a good idea but perhaps not ~ery practical as this is a difficult thing to control. He suggested putting an article in the next newsletter to remind people that there are sound control levels which must be met. Councilman Logacz brought up the subject of the proposed liquor warehouse. He stated that some action should be taken soon. There was some discussion on this, with Councilman Hentges pointing out that problems still exist with the proposal. No action was taken. Building Inspector Arden Hovland reported on the proposed retaining wall for Winchell Donut. He stated that there were a couple of plans on this and gave a brief description of each. LICENSES There was some discussion on the solicitor's license and how it should be handled. June 16, 1977 Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz that the licenses as listed be 9ranted upon payment of proper fees. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Hentges to approve the licenses as listed with the exception of the solicitor's license. This motion was not recognized. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki--aye Norberg, Hentges--nay Mayor Nawrocki instructed the City Manager to be sure that the proper procedure was followed regarding the solicitor's license. RESOLUTIONS AND AGREEMENTS REGARDING CENTRAL AVENUE URBANIZATION There was general discussion on the plans for Central Avenue Urbanization including some estimates on costs. MEETING RECESSED AT 10:23 P.M. MEETING RECONVENED AT 11:48 P.M. RESOLUTION 77-34 CENTRAL AVENUE URBANIZATION At a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, duly held on the 16th day of June, 1977, the following Resolution was offered by Hentges, Seconded by Heintz, to wit; WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Highways for the State of Minnesota has caused to be prepared: plans, special provisions and specifications for the improvement of Trunk Highway No. 5, renumbered as Trunk Highway No. 65, within the corporate limits of the City of Columbia Heights to the North corp limits of Columbia Heights; and, WHEREAS, said plans are on file in the Office of the Department of Highways, St. Paul, Minnesota; being marked, labeled and identified as: S.P. 0207-36-37 (65=5); and, WHEREAS, said special provisions are on file in the Office of the Department of Highways, St. Paul, Minnesota; being marked, labeled and identified as: S.P. 0207-36-37 (65=5), and which, together with, the Minnesota Department of Highways Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, dated January 1, 1972, as amended by Minnesota Department of Highways Supplemental Specifications for Highway Construction, dated April 1, 1976, will govern, and which are on file in the office of the Commissioner of Highways, constitute the specifications for said improvement of Trunk Highway No. 5, renumbered as Trunk Highway No. 65; and, WHEREAS, copies of said plans and special provisions as so marked, labeled and identified are also on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and, June 16, 1977 WHEREAS, the term, said plans and special provisions, as hereinafter used in the body of this Resolut|on will I~e deemed and ~ntended to mean, refer to and incorporate the plans and special provisions in the foregoing recitals particularly identified and described; and, WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Highways desires in the interest of public safety that any and all parking of vehicles, if such parking is permitted within the corporate 1Tmits of the City of Columbia Heights, on said Trunk Highway No. 5, renumbered as Trunk H~ghway No. 65, will be paralled with the curb adjacent to the highway and w~ll be at least 20 feet from any crosswalk. NOW, THEN, BE IT RESOLVED that said plans and special provisions for the improvement of Trunk Highway No. 5, renumbered as Trunk Highway No. 65, within the corporate limits of the City of Columbia Heights, be and hereby are approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights does hereby agree to require the parking of all vehicles, if such parking is permitted within the corporate limits of said City, on said Trunk Highway No. 5, renumbered Trunk Highway No. 65, will I~e parallel with the curb adjacent to the highway, and at least 20 feet from any crosswalks on all public streets intersecting said trunk highway. BE ~T FURTHER RESOLVED that the elevations and grades as shown in said plans and special provisions are hereby approved and consent is hereby given to any and all changes in grade occasioned by the construction of Trunk Highway No. 5, renumbered Trunk H~ghway No. 65, in accordance with said plans and special provisions. Upon the call of the roll, the following Councilmembers voted in favor of the Resolution: Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki and, the following Councilmember voted against the adoption of the Resol ut ion: Norberg whereupon the Mayor and/or the presiding officer declared the Resolution adopted. Councilman Norberg noted he voted against the Resolution because he felt some room should be !eft for any changes that the Council still wanted to make. RESOLUTION 77-35 CENTRAL AVENUE URBANIZATION BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, for the following purposes, to-wit: June ]6, 1977 To revise the existing traffic control signals with street lights and to interconnect the signals on Trunk Highway No. 65 (Central Avenue) at 49th, 47th, 45th and 44th Avenues Northeast in accordance with Agreement No. 58]90, a copy of which was before the Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officers are hereby authorized to execute such agreement and thereby assume for and on behalf of the City all of the contractual obligations contained therein. Offered by: Hentges Seconded by: Norberg Roll Call: All Ayes RESOLUTION 77-36 CENTRAL AVENUE URBANIZATION BE I'T RESOLVED that the City enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, .Department of Transportation for the following purposes, to-wit: to provide for payment by the City to the State of the lump sum amount of $80,554.00 as the City's full and complete share of all construction and construction engineering costs incurred in connection with the state contract construction of Trunk Highway No. 65 improvements under State Project No. 0207-36 (T.H. 65=5). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be and they are hereby authorized to execute such agreements. (Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 58429) Offered by: Heintz Seconded by: Hentges Roll Call: All Ayes A special meeting was ca] led for Tuesday, June 21, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed EDA Grant, Recodification, and the Resolution regarding Public Safety Personnel Pensions. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Hentges to adjourn at 12:O8 a.m. Roll Call: All Ayes Bruce ~. Nawrocki, Mayor