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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
OCTOBER 30, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
Roll Call: Logacz, Norberg, Hentges - present
PURPOSE OF MEETING
Councilman Logacz noted that the meeting was called to pass a resolution paying
several outstanding bills. Councilman Norberg left the meeting stating he didn't
feel it was right to vote on the resolution without the entire Council present.
No action could be taken as a quorum wasn't present.
Councilman Norberg returned to make the following motion:
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, to recess the meeting until the remaining
councilmen arrived.
Roll Call: Logacz, Norberg - Aye
Hentges - Nay
Motion passes
Meeting was recessed at 7:50 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - present
The Mayor stated that the purpose of the special meeting was to consider payment
of bills.
PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION
The City Manager stated he called the special meeting for the Council to reconsider
its vote of the past Monday on the resolution offered by the City Attorney on the
bills that have been outstanding since October 10 dealing with Northwestern Bell,
Eastman Kodak, and 3M.
RESOLUTION 78-55
WHEREAS, Councilman Gayle R. Norberg has or may possibly have a financial interest
in the following companies and whereby the City of Columbia Heights has obligated
itself to the following contracts identified as listed below:
Northwestern Bell:
Dimension System 201-S plus line charges
Contract dated December 23, 1975
To provide telephone service system equipment payments
made monthly (3 years) along with line charges
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Eastman Kodak:
Rental of Copying Machine
Agreement dated November 30, 1977 - Annual
Agreement commencing January ], 1978
Monthly minimum rental with charge per copy
in excess of minimum
3M Alarm Service:
Burglar Alarm Systems at Liquor Stores f2 and #3
Service agreements dated March
3M to install, monitor and maintain burglar
and hold-up system
and, WHEREAS, the Council has determined, based on the report of the City
Manager, that the contract price for each of the above listed contracts is as
]ow or lower than the price at which the commodity or service listed could be
obtained elsewhere the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby resolves
the above listed bills be paid out of their proper funds upon the filing of an
affidavit with the City Clerk in accordance with Minnesota Statute 47].89,
subdivision 3, by Councilman Norberg.
Passed this 30th day of October, 1978.
Offered by: Logacz
Seconded by: Nawrocki
Mayor Nawrocki commented that the Council has talked about this many times. The
City Attorney has supplied the Council with a legally proper procedure for
handling this situation. He asked the Council to accept what the City Attorney
has presented so that the third parties involved in the process get the money
due them. The City would be subjecting itself to criticism and possibly legal
action if it doesn't pay these bills soon.
Roll Ca]]: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki - Aye
Hentges - Nay
Resolution fails as a unanimous vote was required.
RECESS at 8:30 p.m.
RECONVENE at 8:43 p.m.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Heintz, to reconsider action on the resolution
for the payment of bills.
Roll Call: All Ayes
The Mayor noted that the resolution concerning payment of bills is now before the
Council.
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The resolution is Offered by: Logacz
Seconded by: Heintz
Councilman Hentges asked Councilman Norberg if he will vote for any bills he
has a conflict of interest in if the situation occurs again. Councilman Norberg
responded that he will comply with the law and his understanding is that it is
all right for him to vote for these resolutions.
Roll Call on resolution: All Ayes
Resolution is adopted.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
Roll Call: All Ayes
~'Council Secrel~ary
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor