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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOct 24, 1978OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS RECESSED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA OCTOBER 24, 1978 The meeting was called to order at 9:40 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki - present Councilman Hentges was at an HRA meeting and would join the Council meeting later. NEW BUSINESS: I. Power Rescue Tool The City Manager stated that this tool is used to extract trapped people from cars at accident scenes. The City can get a demonstrator's model for $3,000 instead of the $3,900 quoted in the fire department's memo. Only one company makes this equipment so no bids were necessary. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, that authorization be given to purchase a power rescue tool, demonstration model, in the amount of $3,000 from Akins Fire Equipment Company based on the fact that this is a patented product with only one available source. Roll Call: All Ayes 2. Demand Resuscitation Units Three proposals were submitted. The low bidder is James Phillips Company in the amount of $1,030. These units were included in the 1978 budget. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into contract with James Phillips Company for four demand resuscitation units in the amount of $1,030 based on low informal quotations. Roll Call: All Ayes 3. Para-Transit Program Tim Yantos, Administrative Assistant, gave a brief summary of the para-transit proposal and pointed out some additions which will be made to the specs before the City advertises for bids. Discussion followed on the system's ability to handle the handicapped, licensing of the drivers, number of hours per day the system will be used, and whether this proposal has been sent to the MTC and Metropolitan Council for their approval. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, to deny the authorization to call for bids. Councilman Heintz stated the City shouldn't get into a project for $15,OO0 one year that may cost over $100,000 the next year when the demonstration project is over and the state withdraws their share of the funding. Councilman Norberg asked if the City would drop the program if there wasn't any funding for the second year and added that he would feel better if there was an assurance that the City would not continue funding the program if the state discontinued it. October 24, 1978 Page 2 Roll Call on motion to deny: Heintz, Norberg - Aye Logacz, Nawrocki - Nay Motion fails Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, to authorize the City Manager to take bids on the specs presented, with indicated changes, with the understanding and affirmation that the Council is making no commitment of any sort to a second year of operation and this be considered a demonstration project. Roll Ca]]: Logacz, Norberg, Nawrocki Aye Heintz - Nay 4. Hearing on Installation of Water Main This concerns the extension of a water main to serve Midland Coop. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, that the City Manager be authorized to call a hearing for the installation of water main on the south side of 53rd Avenue, across the Midland property, said hearing to be held at the regular Council meeting of November 13. Roll Call: All Ayes 5. Other New Business: Public Hearing for Projects to be Undertaken in 1979 The City Manager stated he received a memo from the Public Works Director requesting a date for a public hearing for projects to be undertaken in 1979 to include installation of curb and gutter, base and bitiminous surface on 44½ Ave., Tyler to east cul de sac; 42½ Ave., west cul de sac to east cul de sac; Buchanan St., 44½ Ave. to 45 Ave.; Fillmore St., 42 Ave. to 42½ Ave.; and Pierce St., 42½ Ave. to 43 Ave. He also received a memo from the City Assessor requesting a public hearing for Wednesday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m. for the unassessed projects completed during 1977 and 1978. Councilman Hentges joined the meeting at this time. Discussion followed on whether some of these projects should be undertaken when so many lots on 42½ Ave. are still undeveloped and will require tearing up the street when they are developed, whether to curb the street and have builders apply for a curb cut permit at the time of construction, and whether the City should install stubs for utilities at the time of the street work. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for a hearing for curb, gutter, and blacktop for the indicated streets, hearing to be held Tuesday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Al1 Ayes Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, that the City Manager be authorized to adver- tise for an assessment hearing for projects completed in 1977-78 to be held Thursday, November 30 at 7:00 p.m. · October 24, 1978 Page 3 Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, to amend the motion to read November 21 at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call on amendment: Amendment fails Roll Call on main motion: Norberg, Hentges - Aye Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki - Nay Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye Norberg - Nay Chemicals for Sullivan Lake - The Council had previously approved the purchase of a polymer chemical to be used in the dredging of Sullivan Lake not to exceed $5,000. There is still some dredging to be done and more chemical is needed. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, that Nalco Chemical Company be awarded the bid for 8 drums of Nalco polymer #8103 at a price of $297.50 per barrel, not to exceed $2400, based on low informal bid and Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into contract for same. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye Norberg - Abstain National League of Cities Convention - The Mayor asked that the Council authorize attendance and expenses to the National League of Cities Annual Meeting for members of the Council. Motion by Logacz, seconded by Hentges, that members of the Council be authorized to attend the National League of Cities Annual Meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes OLD BUSINESS: 1. Capital Improvements Funding Discussion on the reallocation of funds for the construction of a park building. RESOLUTION 78-52 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS that: The sum of $3,315.31, representing a portion of the unexpended balance from the proceeds of the 1976 bond issue be and is hereby appropriated and transferred to capital improvements for the construction of a park building in Southwest Park. Passed this 24th day of October, 1978. Offered by: Heintz Seconded by: Logacz Roll Call: All Ayes October 24, 1978 Page 4 RESOLUTION 78-53 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that: The sum of $14,639.00, representing a portion of the unexpended balance from the proceeds of the 1976 bond issue be and hereby is appropriated and transferred to capital improvements for the preliminary architectural fees for the City Hall addition. Passed this 24th day of October, 1978. Offered by: Logacz Seconded by: Heintz Roll Call: All Ayes RESOLUTION 78-54 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that: The sum of $29,350 be and hereby is transferred from the Revenue Sharing Unexpended head within the 1978 budget to the Capital Improvements heading for the construction of a park building in Prestemon Park. Passed this 24th day of October, 1978. Offered by: Heintz Seconded by: Logacz Councilman Hentges expressed his concern about the price of the park building because of how much it will actually be used. The Mayor commented that the cost is not too high considering the way the price of building has risen recently. To rebid the project would probably cost the City more money. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki Norberg - Nay Aye Discussion followed on whether or not a motion transferring money from the unexpended ba]ance to the park building project made at the September llth meeting actually passed because a 4/5 vote was required and the motion was passed with a 3/5 vote. The git'/ Attorney stated this has been resolved as a result of the resolution passed on this subject tonight. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT The City Manager reported that there was a break in at the liquor store on October 18 and it will cost approximately 9300 to replace the plate glass and the stolen brandy. A brief discussion followed on the semaphores on 40th and Central, striping on 53rd and Central, and the timing of the "Walk" sign at 45th and Central. October 24, 1978 Page 5 LICENSES Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, that license applications as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call: All Ayes PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, that bills as listed be paid out of their proper funds. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, to amend the motion to read that bills #27213, #27246, and #2721:7 be deleted from the list. Roll Call on amendment: Logacz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye Heintz - Nay Motion by Hentges, seconded by Logacz, to amend the motion to delete bill #27211 in the amount of $370 to Robert Diedrich, architect. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges - Aye Norberg, Nawrocki - Nay Roll Call on amended list of bills: All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki brought up the subject of the resolution read Monday night on the payment of bills to specific companies in which Councilman Norberg owns stock, and asked if anybody had changed their position on the matter. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, that the outstanding bills presented to the Council for N.W. Bell, Eastman Kodak, and 3M be approved for payment out of the proper funds. The City Attorney stated that the Council couldn't pay the bills with a motion because of Councilman Norberg's interest in the companies. The only way to pay them is through the resolution process. Mayor Nawrocki ruled that the motion was out of order. The City Manager requested an informal meeting to discuss the personnel policy, liquor operations, and the proposal from Belair for development at 40th and Central. Monday night, October 30 at 7:30 at the library was decided on. The Mayor indicated that he had received a letter from the Agricultural Extension Service at the University of Minnesota regarding a land tour in Anoka County on Wednesday, October 25 starting at 1:30 p.m. if anybody was interested in going. He noted that the HRA had furnished copies of their budget to the Council as they had requested. October 24, 1978 Page 6 The Mayor asked that a ]etter be sent to the peop]e on the delinquent assessment list stating that they had until November ]5 to pay their bills without penalty. Hayor Nawrocki stated he had received a letter from the Hetropo]itan Council on the matter of the Cheery Heights development. The letter stated the development is not in conflict with area-wide planning. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, to adjourn at 11:45 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg - Aye Hentges, Nawrocki - Nay Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Council Secretary