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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFeb 13, 1978OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 13, 1978 The meeting was called to order at 8:03 p.m. Roll Call: Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki - present Logacz, Hentges - absent The Mayor stated that Councilman Hentges was at an HRA meeting and would join the Council meeting later. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Monsignor Paul Koscielniak of Immaculate Conception. The minutes of previous meetings and payment of bills were postponed until later in the meeting at the request of Councilman Norberg. BID FOR TREE REMOVAL AND TRIMMING The City Manager noted the Council was sent a letter rescinding the recommendation which was sent out earlier and he now recommends the bid on tree removal go to Clark's Landscaping not Allstate. Tom Rejzer, Assistant Park Superintendent, reported that there was a question as to the interpretation of the specs and he and the City Attorney had arrived at the selection of a low bidder by different means. City Attorney Kalina reported on how the bid was determined and why the difference of opinion existed. Earl Gustafson read the paragraph on which there seemed to be disagreement of interpretation. He added that all bidders stated they understood the bidding requirements. He said all bids should be thrown out if the Council thought there was a misinterpretation. Discussion followed on the basis of the award. City Manager Anderson stated that he would accept the City Attorney's recommendation. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, that the tree removal and stump contract for 1978 be awarded to Clark Landscaping on the basis of low competitive bid according to the expressed bid criteria stated by the City Attorney and that the award for bid "B", which is the trimming, be awarded to Waldon's Tree and Landscaping and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same. Roll Call: Ail Ayes Tom Rejzer reported on the decreased subsidy the City will be receiving from the State this year because of the increased number of communities getting involved in tree removal who are now applying for subsidies. He stated he would like to put a deadline on requests for tree removal from the public, have all trees marked by the City Inspector removed within 20 days, and have all tree removal companies licensed by the City. February 13, 1978 Page 2 Councilman Norberg stated that he didn't see the purpose of licensing tree removal companies as it penalizes the homeowner by not subsidizing him if he contracts with a nonlicensed tree remover. As the purpose is to remove trees, the City should help subsidize the citizens. The Mayor stated the recommendation is that the Council follow the procedure used last year in allowing 100% reimbursement of both public and private trees utilizing State subsidy funds to the extent possible and the budgeted City monies for the rest. Councilman Norberg wants to defer a recommendation until the next regular meeting when the rest of the Council will be present. BID ON CHAINS FOR SWEEPERS City Manager Anderson reported that three informal bids had been taken. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, that the bid be awarded to the Industrial Supply Company in the amount of $750.96 for 4 elevator chains for the street sweepers based on low informal competitive bids. Roll Call: All Ayes BID ON LIBRARY TYPEWRITER PURCHASE Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, that the City Manager be authorized to spend $702 to purchase a Correcting Selectric typewriter for the Library using the Hennepin County joint purchase aqreement. Roll Call: All Ayes OTHER BIDS The City Manager noted that he had a bid from the Park Department for 8 tons of fertilizer. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase 8 tons of fertilizer in the amount of $1,832 using the Hennepin County joint purchasing contract. Roll Call: All Ayes ORDINANCE ON HUMAN RIGHTS COHMISSION The City Manager noted that this was the change discussed at the last meeting. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, that since copies were available to the public, the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call: All Ayes February 13, 1978 Page 3 First reading of Ordinance No. 884. BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO A NAME CHANGE OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION The City of Columbia Heights Does Ordain: Section 1. Section 3.302 of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: 3. 302 (1) The Human Rights Commission is hereby established under the control and direction of the Council. The Commission shall act in a strict- ly advisory capacity to the Council and have no legislative, judi- cial or quasi-judicial powers of law enforcement, except in the per- formance of duties prescribed by 3.302 (4). 3. 302 (2) The purpose of the Human Rights Commission is to aid and advise the Council in the promotion of equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accomodations, public services, education and such other affairs that affect the social well being of the citizens of Columbia Heights. In furtherance of such purpose, the Commission shall: (a) study and review programs and policies and aid the Council in soliciting the cooperation of agencies, organizations, and individuals in the City in an active program directed to create equal opportunities and eliminate discriminatory practices as described in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 363. review all reports or complaints of discrimination in the City and report its findings to the Council, subject to the conditions prescribed by 3.302 (4). (c) advise and aid the Council on the implementation of such recommendations as the Council determines appropriate to cooperate with the State Department of Human Rights; (d) recommend to the Council from time to time such action as may seem advisable to create better human relations in the City and perform such other functions concerning human rela- tions as the Council may determine. 3.302 (3) The Human Rights Commission shall be composed of nine (9) members from among residents of the City who are at least 18 years of age. One member shall be designated from the Council, who shall serve at the will of the Council. (a) Members of the Commission shall serve for a term of three years commencing and ending in the month of April. The terms are to be staggered so that each year no more than three (3) Commissioners are appointed to a full term. February 13, 1978 Page 4 (b) The Commission shall be composed of the widest possible representation of the various peoples and institutions within the City and, if possible, no more than two members shall reside in any voting precinct. (c) The Council may terminate the appointment of any Commissioner by a majority vote without cause and without a hearing. 3. 302 (4) Upon direction of the Council, the Human Rights Commission may study and make a report to the State Human Rights Commissioner on any matter referred to it by the State Department of Human Rights. Upon direction of the Council, the Human Rights Commission may con- duct an investigation of such matter and make such recommendations as are necessary and appropriate. (a) The Human Rights Commission may refer any complaint of dis- crimination to the State Department of Human Rights where such complaint had not been initiated before said state agency. (b) The Human Rights Commission may advise any person making a complaing before the Commission that such person has the option of filing a charge with either the Human Rights Commission or with the State Department of Human Rights. The complainant shall be further advised that selection of one option precludes filing a charge with the agency not selected. shall he amended to read as follows: SECTION 2 HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION 3. 302 (1) The Human Services Commission is hereby established under the control and direction of the Council. The Commission shall act in a strictly advisory capacity to the Council and have no legislative, judicial or quasi-judicial powers of law enforcement, except in the performance of duties prescribed by 3.302 (4). 3. 302 (2) The purpose of the Human Services Commission is to aid and advise the Council in the promotion of equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accomodations, public services, education and such other affairs that affect the social well being of the citizens of Columbia Heights. In furtherance of such purpose, the Commission shall: (a) study and review programs and policies and aid the Council in soliciting the cooperation of agencies, organizations, and individuals in the City in an active program directed to create equal opportunities and eliminate discriminatory practices as described in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 363. (b) review all reports or complaints of discrimination in the City and report its findings to the Council, subject to the conditions prescribed by 3.302 (4). (c) advise and aid the Council on the implementation of such recommendations as the Council determines appropriate te cooperate with the State Department ef Human Rights; February 13, 1978 Page 5 (d) recommend to the Council from time to time such action as may seem advisable to create better human relations in the City and perform such other functions concerning human rela- tions as the Council may determine. 3.302 3) The Human Services Commission shall be composed of nine (9) members from among residents of the City who are at least 18 years of age. One member shall be designated from the Council, who shall serve at the will of the Council. (a) Members of the Commission shall serve for a term of three years commencing and ending in the month of April. The terms are to be staggered so that each year no more than three (3) Commissioners are appointed to a full term. (b) The Commission shall be composed of the widest possible repre- sentation of the various peoples and institutions within the City and, if possible, no more than two members shall reside in any voting precinct. (c) The Council may terminate the appointment of any Commissioner by a majority vote without cause and without a hearing. 3. 302 (4) Upon direction of the Council, the Human Services Commission may study and make a report to the State Human Rights Commissioner on any matter referred to it by the State Department of Human Rights. Upon direction of the Council, the Human Services Commission may con- duct an investigation of such matter and make such recommendations as are necessary and appropriate. (a) The Human Services Commission may refer any complaint of dis- crimination to the State Department of Human Rights where such complaint had not been initiated before said state agency. (b) The Human Services Commission may advise any person making a complaint before the Commission that such person has the option of filing a charge with either the Human Services Commission or with the State Department of Human Rights. The Complainant shall be further advised that selection of one option precludes filing a charge with the agency not selected. Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. RESOLUTION ON BOCCE BALL RESOLUTION 78-3 WHEREAS, Governor Rudy Perpich has donated his increase in salary to the promotion of Bocce Ball in the State of Minnesota, and WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities, acting as the Governor's agent, is using the money to purchase Bocce Ball sets and distribute them to requesting cities. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights hereby requests three Bocce Ball sets for use by it's citizens. February 13, 1978 Page 6 Passed this 13th day of February, 1978. Offered by: Heintz Seconded[ by: Norberg City Attorney Kalina recommended deferring the roll call until later because a 4/5 vote is required to pass the resolution. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, to defer consideration of this until later in the meeting. Roll Call: Ail Ayes RESOLUTION ON CENTRAL AVENUE URBANIZATION RESOLUTION 78-4 BEING A RESOLUTION DEDICATING CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has planned certain public improvements, including the improvement of Minnesota Highway No. 65, and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has entered into a cooperative agreement ~58429 with the Department of Transportation to share in the costs of said improvements, and WHEREAS, said improvements do include the widening of 53rd Avenue, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that the following described property is herewith dedicated for highway construction and highway purposes, to-wit: That part of Lot one (1), Auditors Subdivision Number 51, Section 26, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows: The West one hundred feet (100') of the East nine hundred five and one-half feet (905%') of the South twenty-three feet (23') of the North fifty-three feet (53'). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights grant a temporary easement for highway and highway construction purposes over: That part of Lot one (1), Auditors Subdivision Number 51, Section 26, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota described as follows: That part of the East nine hundred five and one-half feet (905%') of the South fifteen feet (15') of the North sixty-eight feet (68'), except Registered Land Survey #1 and that part taken as highway. February 13, 1978 Page 7 Said temporary easement for highway and highway construction purposes shall terminate on the first day of December, 1979. Passed this 13th day of February, 1978. Offered by: Heintz Seconded by: Norberg Roll Call: Ail Ayes PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Terrance Cullen, 4131 Polk Street Request for Variance City Manager Anderson stated that Mr. Cullen was requesting a variance again because he did not construct a home as he had planned when he received the variance previously. Mr. Cullen provided a sketch of the property to the Council. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, that the variance request be granted based on the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission because of the hardship of the odd shaped lot. Roll Call: Ail Ayes 2. Wilbur Harris, 4952 Central Avenue Request for Contractual Parking Permit City Manager Anderson reported that Mr. Harris has applied for a permit. The City Attorney reported that this was a variance request for DW's Bar. A plan for the parking spaces was provided to the Council. The City Attorney read a part of an ordinance which listed the parking requirements and its possibilities for variance. Mayor Nawrocki noted that this is an existing useage of property. DW's has minimal off street parking at present and the proposal includes an increase in the off street parking which would be available for useage. Mr. Harris was advised by the Planning and Zoning Commission to talk with the owner of the Pannekoeken Huis about securing some of their off street parking as a supplement. Mr. Harris stated that he had not talked with the owners about parking arrangements as yet. Motion by Heintz, seconded by the Chair, that the contractual parking permit be awarded to Mr. Harris on the recommendation of Planning and Zoning. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, to table until Councilman Hentges arrives. Roll Call on motion to table: Ail Ayes TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Stop Signs at 43% Avenue & Pierce Street The City Manager noted that at the corner of 43% Avenue and Pierce Street there is a three way stop sign. Two winters ago two stop signs were removed, this winter only one sign was removed causing confusion at the intersection. The Police Department has requested, and the Traffic Commission is recommending, that all three stop signs be left up all year around. February 13, 1978 Page 8 Motion by Nerberg, seconded by Heintz, that all three step signs be installed and be left in place all year around. Roll Call: All Ayes 2. Handicap Parking, 4732 4th Street The City Manager noted that Mrs. Johnson is requesting a handicapped parking stall in. the front of her home at 4732 4th Street during the winter months only as her husband is handicapped and is unable to negotiate getting into the house via the back driveway. The Traffic Commission is recommending posting one sign in front, of their home with a handicapped designation subject to the Police Department sending her a letter stating they must comply with the other parking regulations including the 6 hour limit. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, to grant the request based on the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. Roll Call: Ail Ayes 3. Site Approval for White Castle City Manager Anderson noted that the Traffic Commission has reviewed the Council recommendation to move the driveway 20 feet further east and concurs. No action required by the Council. BUS SHELTER, 39th AND STINSON BOULEVARD The City Manager stated that he received a contract from MTC to be entered into by the City for the bus shelter for 39th and Stinson Boulevard. The City must pay 10% of the cost or provide the cement base that it sits on. The City has chosen to provide the cement base as its portion. Mayor Nawrocki noted that he understood the contractor of the housing project on Stinson Boulevard was supposed to put in a slab as a part of the work to be done there this summer. He recommended that someone follow up and get something in writing from the contractor. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into agreement with MTC for the installation of a bus shelter at 39th .and Stinson. Roll Call: Ail Ayes The Mayor added that it appears the City will also be getting a bus shelter on 50th and Central. Recess at 9:23 p.m. Reconvene at 9:53 p.m. February 13, 1978 Page 9 SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES George Brown, City Engineer, is requesting authorization to attend a drainage workshop in Omaha, Nebraska. The City Attorney was asked how many votes were necessary to pass this measure. He answered that the City has a Charter provision which requires a majority of elected members to the Council vote for passage of an ordinance, resolution, or motion, which would mean 3 votes to pass. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, to authorize the City Engineer to attend the drainage workshop and all expenses be paid. Roll Call: Heintz, Nawrocki - Aye Norberg - Nay METROPOLITAN PLANNING GRANT CONTRACT City Manager Anderson reported on the Metro Planning Grant contract and requested authorization to enter into the agreement. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into this agreement. Roll Call: Ail Ayes HUSET TENNIS COURTS City Manager Anderson reported, for informational purposes, that at the last meeting he was asked to find out. if it would be less expensive for Sutherland to do the work or for the City to do the work on the courts. He has found that it would be less expensive for the City crew to do the inspection and Sutherland do the designing. Discussion followed on whether there would be a duplication of work, grading of the courts, and the rates to be charged by Sutherland. SACA - USE OF TEMA HOUSE Mayor Nawrocki recommends the action of the Council should be to authorize the use of the Tema house by the Southern Anoka Community Assistance Organization. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, to authorize the Southern Anoka Community Assr.stance Organization to use the Tema House, such use would be subserviant to any City use for that property now or in the future. Roll Call: Ail Ayes LATE REQUESTS The Recreation Commission agreement was presented. Councilman Norberg made several suggestions for changes in the language of the agreement. The Mayor noted that many hours of work have been spent on this agreement and he thought the agreement was as good as it could be. February 13, 1978 Page 10 At this point Councilman Hentges arrived from the HRA meeting. Discussion followed on whether the School Board could apply for and spend grant money without the approval of the Council. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, that the proposed agreement between the School District and the City governing the operation of the Columbia Heights and District 13 Recreation and Community Services Commission be approved as presented and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into the agreement. Councilman Hentges stated that he strongly supports using the schools all year around and is in favor of the agreement. Councilman Norberg stated that he thinks this agreement is different from some of the others that have been submitted. He doesn't feel it is right to set up an autonomous group. Roll Call: Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye Norberg - Nay Motion carries. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, to approve the minutes of October 31, 1977 and January 23, 1978 as written and dispense with the reading. Discussion followed on the October 31 minutes. Roll Call: Ail Ayes PAYMENT OF BILLS Councilman Norberg questioned the payment to Leverette Weekes Construction in view of the current investigations by the federal and state governments into their practices. He wondered if the City should take any action te protect its legal interest in this matter. Motion by Hentges, seconded by Heintz, that all bills be paid out of the proper funds. Roll Call: All Ayes BILL #23898 Motion by Hentges, seconded by Heintz, to pay bill #23898, which had been held over from a previous meeting. Councilman Norberg noted that there still was no infor- mation to support the October charges and he would vote against it. Roll Call: Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye Norberg - Nay February 13, 1978 Page 11 RESOLUTION ON BOCCE BALL The resolution was brought back to the floor for a vote. Roll Call: All Ayes REQUEST FOR CONTRACTUAL PARKING PERMIT DW's Bar, 4952 Central Avenue Removed from the table for discussion and vote. Councilman Hentges asked if the City received the easements they wanted at the rear of this property. He suggests the City receive a right-of-way to protect the parking facilities of the other businesses on the block. Discussion followed on the possibility of an alley being put there in the future. Roll Call: Heintz, Nawrocki - Aye Norberg, Hentges - Nay Motion fails. REIMBURSEMENT FOR TREE REMOVAL Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, that this be tabled until the next regular meeting when Councilman Logacz will be present. Roll Call: All Ayes SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES Request by George Brown to attend a drainage workshop was brought up for further discussion. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, to authorize expenditures for George Brown to attend the conference in Omaha, Nebraska. Roll Call: Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye Norberg - Nay OLD AND NEW BUSINESS Motion by Norberg, seconded by Hentges, to appoint Miss Skubic and Miss Wolverton and to reappoint Mr. Stachel to the Human Rights Commission. The Mayor noted that he had hoped the Sun Newspaper would publish an article requesting interested parties to apply to the City. Ben Kerlitz, Sun reporter, stated that he had written an article but evidently it did not get published. He stated he would write another one for the next issue seeking applicants to the Commission. Roll Call: All Ayes JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT A Joint Powers Agreement was presented authorizing the establishment of a branch February 13, 1978 Page 112 ef the Northeast State Bank in Columbia Heights. The Hayer explained the background ef the agreement and the benefits te the community if the City agrees te it. Councilman Hentges noted that the HRA concurs with the agreement. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, te support the contract agreements. Roll Call: Ail Ayes FURTHER OLD AND NEW BUSINESS The Mayer noted that some months age the Park Board was directed te make a recommendation te change the name of the mini park in honer ef Judge Warge. City Attorney Kalina noted that a resolution should be made. The Hayer asked that tile City Attorney drafft a resolution. Mayor Nawrecki stated he received a report on the financial state ef the Liquor #1. He would like a meeting set up with the liquor store manager, the finance director, and City Council te discuss the financial operation ef the liquor store for the past year. HIDLAND COOP REPORT City Manager Andersen reported that soil samples have been taken, analyzed, and reviewed by the City Engineer and the engineering staffs of the four contractors Midland is negotiating with. They are in agreement that the soil is suitable for placing under the building and under the parking let. Hidland is expecting te receive authorization to select a contractor this month. The contractor will then design a building and establish a location and the amount ef fill that will be needed. Application has been made te the DNR for dredging approval. Councilman Hentges questioned the outcome of the proposal for development en the west side of Sullivan Lake. The City Manager answered that any decision has to wait until a decision is made en where fill will be coming from for the Midland building. Hayor Nawrecki noted that March 5 through 7 is the National Congressional Cities Conference in Washington D.C. Motion by Hent~es, seconded by Neintz, that expenses be authorized for attendance for members of the Council to the Annual Congressional Cities Conference in Washington D.C. Roll Call: Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye Norberg - Nay Motion carries February 13, 1978 Page 13 MRS. JAYCEE WEEK Mayor Nawrocki read the following proclamation: WHEREAS: the Mrs. Jaycees of Columbia Heights have promoted community service in Minnesota communities for over 20 years; and WHEREAS: the Mrs. Jaycees of Minnesota is an organization of over 4,000 young women of today in over 230 Minnesota communities; and WHEREAS: the Mrs. Jaycees of Minnesota have set aside the week of February 20-26 to educate the community in the areas of on-going projects in Aid to Retarded Citizens, Accent on Youth, Alcohol Abuse, Medical Health, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Today's Woman, and Community Services; and WHEREAS: the Mrs. Jaycees of Columbia Heights provide individual development to tomorrow's leaders; and WHEREAS: their Creed states, "May we leave the world a better place because we lived and served within it." NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of Columbia Heights, do hereby proclaim the week of February 20 through February 26, 1978 to be Mrs. Jaycee Week. ADDITIONAL OLD AND NEW BUSINESS Councilman Hentges brought up the subject of drainage damage to the property at 4437 4th Street. The owner of the property, Mr. Miller, wants an agreement reached with the City as to what the City will do to remedy the problem. George Brown answered that he had talked with Mr. Miller and no further action can be taken until Mr. Miller decides what he will be doing with the property. Councilman Norberg suggested that the City Engineer send Mr. Miller a letter that expresses where the City stands on this matter. A short discussion followed on the status of tree planting on the K-Mart property and the Burlington Northern property. Mrs. Deeble has asked if she will be required to retire in May. The Library Board recommends that she receive an extension of one year of employment. Councilman Hentges stated he thought the City would be setting a double standard since it has enforced the retirement of other City employees. Mayor Nawrocki suggests this be brought up again at the next regular meeting. He requests copies of the letter from the Library Board recommending the extension be submitted to the Council. Councilman Norberg stated that he would like the matter settled now. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, that the request be denied. Roll Call: Heintz, Norberg, Hentges - Aye Nawrocki - Nay Motion carries February 13, 1978 Page 14 The Mayor noted that there has been an extended search for a new city managez. The iist of applicants was narrowed down several times. Seven applicants were brought here for interviews. Additional background checking was done on the two finalists. This information was presented to the members of the Council. A consensus was reached for a Mr. Robert Bocwinski who possesses some desireable qualities for the city manager of Columbia Heights. An offer was made to Mr. Bocwinski that offer being $31,000 to start, a car allowance of $100 per month, and $500 moving expenses. Hr. Bocwinski has accepted this. Mr. Bocwinski will give a 45 day notice to the Hennepin County Park Reserve, where he is presently employed, and will move into Columbia Heights when he can find housing. In the 45 day period he will spend considerable time in the City working with Stu Anderson, Interim City Manager, and others to become familiar with City operations and personnel so that when he officially begins he will be starting with the benefits of that kind of involvement. The Chair proposes that Mr. Bocwinski does put in this extra time and that he receive no formal compensation but that in recognition of that service Mr. Bocwinski be granted two weeks of vacation. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, that Mr. Bocwinski be hired as city manager under the terms that the Mayor has just described. Motion by Norberg to table this matter until the next meeting when Councilman Logacz can be present. Mayor Nawrocki stated that he talked with Councilman Logacz before the Councilman left town and was encouraged to take action at this meeting as he fully approved of the appointment. Motion dies for lack of second. Roll Call on Councilman Heintz's motion: Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye Norberg - Abstain LICENSES Motion by Norberg, seconded by Hentges, that all licenses be approved upon payment, of proper fees. Roll Call: All Ayes CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager reported that a package of salary changes was sent to the Council and asked for comments. No action needed. City Manager Anderson reported that Bob Fjerstad, who is in the management consulting business, has been asked to put together a training program consisting of five one day meetings with the staff to be spread out over several weeks. The cost would be $1,000 plus some reproduction costs to be absorbed by the City. February 13, 1978 Page 15 Discussion followed on pros and cons of conducting this type of program during City work hours. Motion by Hentges, seconded by Heintz, to authorize the City Manager to set up a series of courses with the input of Mr.. Bocwinski. Roll Call: Ail Ayes The City Manager reported that there was a squad car damaged in an accident several days ago. Home Insurance Company has appraised the damage and offered a settlement of $1,895.09. He recommends that the City accept that offer. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, that the settlement be accepted. Roll Call: Ail Ayes Plans for the remodeling of City Hall were revised. Tim Yantos, Administrative Assistant, distributed blueprints to the Council for reference. The City Manager explained where the changes would be. Discussion followed on furnishings and room allocations. The City Manager stated that he would like to go ahead and work with the architect on the specs. No action needed. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, to adjourn at 1:10 a.m. Roll Call: Ail Ayes c r ~t~a~r y - - -