HomeMy WebLinkAboutNov 13, 1978 (3)OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 13, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 8:45 p.m.
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges - present
It was noted that Mayor Nawrocki was out of town.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Councilman Norberg.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of October 23, the October 24 continuation, and the October 30 special
meeting as presented in writing and reading be dispensed with.
Roll Call: All Ayes
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Setting License Fees for 1979
RESOLUTION 78-58
SETTING LICENSE FEES FOR 1979
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that
the following list of license fees (as per attached) be set for 1979.
Passed this 13th day of November, 1978.
Offered by: Norberg
Seconded by: Hentges
Discussion followed on the several types of food vendors and if all were charged
license fees. Councilman Heintz asked the City Manager and City Attorney to look
into this and report back to the Council.
Roll Call: All Ayes
2. Setting Maximum Income Levels for Senior Citizens
to Qualify for Lower Rates on Utility Charges
RESOLUTION 78-59
SETTING MAXIMUM HOUSEHOLD INCOME LEVELS FOR LOW INCOME
SENIOR CITIZENS TO QUALIFY FOR LOWER RATES ON GARBAGE
SERVICE, SEWAGE DISPOSAL, AND WATER SUPPLY IN THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that
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WHEREAS, it is the intention of this City Council to assist our senior citizens
who may be attempting to retain a reasonable standard of living primarily from
pensions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
that senior citizens utility rates for residents 62 years of age or older with a
maximum household income of S7,000 per year be set as Follows:
Minimum Water Use:
Sl.O0/month for 600 cubic Feet or less
Maximum Sewer Disposal:
$2.00/month
Garbage Pick-Up Rate:
$1.O0/month
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said rates be effective on billings submitted after
January 1, ]979 following receipt of the proper forms From the individual
senior citizens.
Passed this ]3th day of November, ]978.
Offered by: Logacz
Seconded by: Hentges
The City Manager explained the criteria used to determine the figure of S7,000 as the
maximum income and possible methods of verifying the income.
Motion by Norberg, to table this until answers can be gotten to the questions of
verification of income and how much this will cost the City.
Motion dies for lack of a second.
Councilman Hentges pointed out how the cost of living has hit senior citizens and
why they should be given this reduced rate for their utilities. Councilman
Norberg stated he cannot vote for the resolution unless he knows how much it will
cost the City.
Roll Call on resolution: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges
Norberg Nay
Aye
ORDINANCE REZONING 651 46th AVE. N.E.
The City Manager recommended that this be tabled. The Planning and Zoning
Commission will raeet on November 27 to discuss this rezoning.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, to table the consideration of the reading
of the ordinance pertaining to 651 46th Ave. until the next regular Council meeting
on November 27.
Roll Call: All Ayes
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ORDINANCE 879 REZONING PART OF CRESTVIEW PROPERTY
A first reading of an ordinance rezoning part of the N.E. 1/4 of section 36,
township 30, Range 24 from R-l, one family residential, to R-3 multiple family
residence was held.
25 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, that the Council support the St. Anthony
Jaycees, League of Minnesota Cities, and the Institute of Transportation
Engineers in reducing the 30 mph speed limit to 25 mph on all residential streets
excluding those roads that are trunk highways, and municipal or state aid roads.
Councilman Hentges stated his concern that people will not know which streets are
municipal or state aid roads.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Logacz, to amend the motion to read all residential,
municipal state aid, county aid trunk roads developed with residential property or
churches to be rezoned to 25 mph.
Discussion followed on an alternative method of simplifying the motion.
Councilmen Hentges and Logacz withdrew their motion to amend.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, to strike the words at the end of his motion
"and municipal or state aid roads". The motion will now read: That the City
support the St. Anthony Jaycees, League of Minnesota Cities, and the Institute
of Transportation Engineers in reducing the 30 mph speed limit to 25 mph on all
residential streets excluding those roads that are trunk highways.
Councilman Heintz stated he won't vote for this because the problem of speeders
wouldn't exist if the Police Department enforced current laws. Creating a different
law won't solve the problem.
Roll Call: Logacz, Norberg, Hentges - Aye
Heintz - Nay
37th AVENUE AND MADISON PLACE
Discussion on the present status of the stop signs at 37th and Madison Place.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Logacz, that the City concur with the City of
Minneapolis' plan to install a four-way stop sign at 37th and Madison Place.
Councilman Norberg stated he thinks stopping traffic on a main tohoroughfare
like 37th is stupid.
Roll Call: Logacz, Hentges - Aye
Heintz, Norberg - Nay
Motion fails
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COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Letter concerning Installation of Storm Drain
between Buchanan St. and Lincoln St.
This was for the Council's information.
2. Letter from Coon Rapids regarding a Recreational Area
Coon Rapids is proposing a committee be formed to explore the possibilities of
acquiring ]and to be used as a recreational area for mini-bikes, motorcycles,
and snowmobi]es.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Logacz, that the City does not participate in the
project.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, to refer this to the Park Board for a
recommendation and report back to the Council.
Roll Call: All Ayes
3. Report on Liquor Operations
This was for the Council's information.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Columbia Court Plat
The City Manager is asking that this be tabled. The neighbors indicated that they
weren't informed of the meeting until today and this wasn't enough time to make
plans to attend.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, to table this until the special meeting
called for November 20.
Roll Ca]]: All Ayes
NEW BUSINESS:
I. Bids on City-Owned Used Cars
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Logacz, to sell the following used cars: 1970
Ford Custom to Fred Swan for $150.O0, 1968 Pontiac Tempest to Greg Chapman for
$275.00, 1971 Ford Custom to Gregory Anderson for $301.76, and I974 Dodge Coronet
to George Anderson for $236.8l based on high informal bids received.
Roll Call: All Ayes
2. Appointment to Anoka County Community Corrections Board
Motion by Logacz, seconded by Hentges, to concur in the appointment of Tim Yantos
to the Anoka County Community Corrections Board.
Roll Ca]]: Ali Ayes
November 13, 1978
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3. Informal Quotations on Hydraulic Safety Shoring Equipment
Motion by Logacz, seconded by Norberg, to award the informal quotation on hydraulic
safety shoring equipment to Speed Shore from Kilmartin's Tool House, in an amount
of $2,154.86; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $500 for sheeting for same
and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into contract for same.
Earl Gustafson stated that the City has been renting this equipment in the past
for about $75 per occurrence.
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg - Aye
Hentges - Nay
4. Paving on 37th Avenue
Motion by Logacz, seconded by Norberg, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
enter into a preliminary engineering agreement for improvements of 37th Avenue
from Main Street to Central Avenue.
Roll Call: All Ayes
5. Other New Business:
Discussion was held on the awarding of the bid for installation of the Midland
Coop watermain, the 4Oth and McKinley Storm drain, and the Lincoln and Buchanan
storm drain.
Motion by Logacz, seconded by Norberg, to award the bid to Burschville Construction,
Inc. in the amount of $29,505.70; Bid A for $16,O45.75, Bid B for $2,396.50, and
Bid C for $11,063.45 and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into contract
with same; the $16,045.75 for the Midland watermain to be contingent upon receiving
easements from Midland.
The City Manager stated that the bid on the Lincoln and Buchanan St. drain came in
40% over estimate. Councilman Norberg suggested Bid C be struck and the public
hearing with the residents in the area be reopened. Discussion continued on
whether or not the bids could be separated. Councilman Heintz stated he thought
the bid awarding should be tabled and the residents involved be called to another
public hearing. Earl Gustafson noted that a completion date of December lOth has
been set for these projects. The City Manager suggested the Council award to
Burschville on Bids A and B contingent on gaining easements from Midland.
Councilmen Logacz and Norberg agreed to withdraw Bid C from their motion, the ncw
total of the award is $18,442.25.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Hentges, to set an informal hearing for Tuesday, Nov.
21 at 7:30 p.m. to inform the residents of the cost overrun and to consider the
awarding of bids.
Discussion on whether or not to hold a public hearing now or in the spring and go
out for another bid then.
Roll Call: All Ayes
November 13, 1978
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion by NoFbeFg, seconded by Hentges, that bills as listed be paid out of theiF
pFOpeF funds.
Roll Call: All Ayes
LICENSES
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, that licenses as listed be approved upon
payment of proper fees.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, to adjourn at 10:15 p.m.
Roll Call: All Ayes
(~c, uncil Secretary
E. "Sebe" Heintz,' Council President