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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAug 15, 1978OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA AUGUST 15, 1978 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - present PURPOSE OF MEETING The Mayor noted that this was a special meeting called by Councilmen Heintz and Norberg for the purpose of finishing the agenda which was not completed at the regular meeting of August 14. He asked the City Attorney whether or not the notice, being less than 24 hours, was in compliance with the open meeting law. The Attorney answered that it was. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Parking Spaces on Central Avenue Mayor Nawrocki stated that he had talked to representatives from the federal highway department concerning parking spaces on Central Avenue from 42nd to 43rd Avenue and they decided that a limited number of spaces could be allowed. Discussion followed on whether the parking can be installed on the entire block or just in front of the Hereid Building. Councilman Heintz stated he was bothered by the fact that the parking was only being provided for one business building. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, to not concur in the provisions as proposed by the highway department for parking spaces between 42nd Avenue and 43rd Avenue, west of Central because the Council wants to see more parking provided in that block. Discussion followed on the width of the lanes and if it would be possible to install a parking lane on the entire block, if the utility poles could be moved, and the grade of the sidewalk. Councilman Heintz stated he would rather not have any parking spaces than have just the four spaces proposed. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye Norberg - Nay 2. Other Old Business: Complaint - Discussion was held on the complaint of a resident south of the senior citizen apartment on Stinson Boulevard that his bank was torn up during construction. George Brown, City Engineer, stated he will meet with the contractor to attempt to settle the matter. Vandalism - Mayor Nawrocki brought up the subject of a fund for information leading to the arrest and conviction of vandals. He has talked to the Chamber of Commerce and they are interested. The Police Chief thinks there is some merit in the idea and it should be tried. The Mayor stated he would like to appoint a committee to consist of a representative from the Chamber, the Police Chief, and interested citizens to discuss the subject and come up with a recommendation. August 15, ]978 Page 2 Liquor Operations Mayor Nawrocki noted that the last financial reports from the liquor operation did not look good. He asked that the City Manager take a look at the situation and come up with a recommendation for the Council. City Hall Addition - The Mayor noted that the outside doors on the addition are solid. He feels there should be windows in the doors to avoid the possibility of an accident if people approach the door from both sides at the same time. The City Manager stated he will talk with the architect. NEW BUSINESS: I. 1979 Manager's Proposed Budget The City Manager stated that his budget message in the book explains the report. The purpose of this subject appearing on the agenda was for the Council to establish work sessions to go over the budget. Meetings were set up for Monday, August 21; Wednesday, August 23; and Thursday, August 24. All meetings are for 7:00 p.m. at the Library. 2. Public Hearing on Housing Assistance Plan for CDBG Program Roger Jensen of the HRA has requested the Council to set public hearing dates to consider the Housing Assistance Plan as it pertains to the Community Development Block Grant program. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, to concur with the City Managerls recommendation to hold the meeting on Monday, August 28 to consider the Housing Assistance Plan as it relates to the Community Development Block Grant program and the hearing established for Tuesday, August 29 be for the purpose of considering the Community Development Block Grant program. Roll Call: All Ayes 3. Improvements to Storm Drainage Areas A report was given to the Council outlining the problem areas as well as a report on the possible solutions and the estimated costs. There was also a report attached outlining the problems encountered during the storms. The City Manager asked for a special hearing date to discuss the problem with the citizens involved. The Council will review the proposal on Monday, August 21. 4. Bids on Prestemon Park Building Construction Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, to ratify the action of the City Manager in calling for bids on the construction of the proposed Prestemon Park building, said bids to be opened at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24. Roll Call: All Ayes 5. Bids on Lighting the Prestemon Park Basketball Court Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, to ratify the action of the City Manager in calling for bids for the lighting of the basketball court at Prestemon Park, said bids to be opened at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24. Roll Call: All Ayes August 15, 1978 Page 3 6. Insurance Committee Mayor Nawrocki stated he had received a letter from Mr. Keith Louiselle asking to be appointed to the Insurance Committee. Motion by Hentges, seconded by Logacz, to appoint Mr. Keith Louiselle to the Insurance Committee. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye Norberg - Nay Mayor Nawrocki left the meeting at 9:10 p.m. 7. Failure of Coating on Hockey Rinks The City Manager reported on the coating at McKenna and Keyes Parks. It is not apparent which is faulty, the materials or the workmanship. He recommended that the Council award the contract to Slurry Kote for resurfacing and that staff negotiate with NDH, Inc. to determine a settlement. Councilman Norberg asked if any specs were written on the project. He questioned whether the work was warrantied by law and may therefore be in violation. He stated the contractor should do the work again. Discussion followed on why the coating did not work in these cases but did work in others. Councilman Norberg stated he doesn't think NDH should get paid until the courts are done to the satisfaction of the City. Motion by Logacz, seconded by Heintz, to award the contract on resurfacing the dual purpose courts to Slurry Kote and that staff negotiate with NDH, Inc. in order to determine a fair and equitable settlement for work performed by NDH and their subcontractor. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz - Aye Norberg, Hentges - Nay Motion fails. Councilman Logacz stated the Park Board is concerned that these courts be fixed before winter. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Hentges, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with NDH, Inc. and recommend to them that they contract with Slurry Kote to do the resurfacing work on the court. Roll Call: Norberg, Hentges Aye Logacz, Heintz - Nay Motion fails. 8. Schools and Conferences: Mildred Carlson - Motion by Logacz, seconded by Hentges, that authorization, including expenses, be authorized for Mildred Carlson to attend the International Conference on Assessment Administration from September 17 - 20 in Toronto, Canada. August 15, 1978 Page 4 Councilman Norberg reminded the Council that this money was from a budgeted line item for expenses for the LMC convention which was in Minneapolis this year. He stated he will vote against the motion for this reason. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges - Aye Norberg - Nay Betty Johnson Motion by Logacz, seconded by Hentges, to authorize expenses for Betty Johnson to attend the Civil Defense Annual Conference from October 8 - 13 in Mobile, Alabama. Councilman Hentges stated he doesn't think the same person should go every year and Betty attended last year's convention. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz - Aye Norberg, Hentges - Nay Motion fails. Don Jolly - Motion by Logacz, seconded by Heintz, to authorize attendance and expenses for Don Jolly for the Annual Conference - NCS - AWWA from September 27 - 29 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges Aye Norberg - Nay Robert Bocwinski - Motion by Logacz, seconded by Hentges, to authorize attendance and expenses for Robert Bocwinski for the ICMA Conference from October 15 - 19 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Roll Call: All Ayes 9. Wage Adjustments Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, to deny the merit increases for Steve Kuha and Mildred Carlson. Discussion followed on the proposed range changes. Roll Call: Norberg, Hentges - Aye Logacz, Heintz - Nay Motion to deny fails. The wage adjustments will be handled administratively. RECESS at 10:O0 p.m. RECONVENE at 10:12 p.m. 10. Other New Business Sullivan Lake Dredging - The City Manager reported that with the Midland project moving along, very soon the pumping of Sullivan Lake will begin. Security fencing should be provided around the diked areas. August 15, 1978 Page 5 Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, that the bid be awarded to Midwest Wire and Steel Products Company for 190 posts and 1900 100 foot rools of fencing in the amount of $1,834.64 and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into contract with same. Roll Call: All Ayes PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Logacz, seconded by Hentges, to pay the bills as listed out of their proper funds. Councilman Norberg stated that one of the bills was for reimbursement for damage for private property which he would like withheld. The City Manager stated that this payment was $60 to reimburse Mr. Anderson for his time in replacing and repairing trees and shrubs. The motion of the Council after the damage in February was to reimburse Mr. Anderson for his materials and time. This payment is part of that motion. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, to amend the motion to extract from the bills the following: 3M Company Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Ed Phillips & Sons Company Ganzer Distributors, Inc. S85.83 53.55 428.97 4,155.51 4,005.85 Roll Call: All Ayes Roll Call on amended motion: All Ayes Councilman Norberg left the meeting at this time. RESOLUTION 78-31 WHEREAS, Councilman Gayle R. Norberg has or may possible have a financial interest in the following companies and whereby the City of Columbia Heights has obligated itself to pay bills in the following amounts to those companies as listed below: 3M Company Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Ed Phillips & Sons Company Ganzer Distributors, Inc. S 85.83 53.55 428.97 4,155.51 4,oo5.85 and, WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the contract price for each of the above listed bills is as low 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 resolved 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 471.89 Subdivision 3, by Councilman Norberg. Offered by: Hentges Seconded by: Logacz Roll Call: All Ayes August 15, 1978 Page 6 Councilman Norberg rejoined the meeting. ORDINANCES: 1. Ordinance 890 Pertaining to the Minnesota Highway Regulation Act and Adding Provisions Relating to Drivers Licenses Second reading was held. Offered by: Norberg Seconded by: Hentges RollCall: All Ayes 2. Ordinance 891 Pertaining to Gambling Devices Second reading was held. Offered by: Logacz Seconded by: Norberg Roll Call: All Ayes 3. Ordinance 892 Pertaining to Garbage and Rubbish Collection Second reading was held. Offered by: Hentges Seconded by: Logacz Roll Call: All Ayes 4. Ordinance 893 Pertaining to Trespass and Gambling Second reading was held. Offered by: Logacz Seconded by: Norberg Roll Call: All Ayes LICENSES Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, that licenses be approved upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call: All Ayes Motion by Logacz, seconded by Heintz, to adjourn at ]0:50 p.m. Roll Call: All Ayes The meeting called by Mayor Nawrocki for Wednesday, August 16 to finish the agenda is cancel led. / Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Council Secretary