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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSept 18, 1979OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 18, 1979 The meeting was called to order at ll:15 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - Present Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, to appoint Tim Yantos secretary pro rem. Roll Call: All Ayes TEMPORARY LOAN TO THE HRA There is a S15,000 shortfall because the proposed redevelopment project has not come to fruition in providing 'the revenues that were expected. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, that the City grant the HRA $15,000 to be appropriated from the unallocated balance of the general fund. Councilman Norberg asked if the money would be paid back out of the proceeds of the development. Councilman Heintz answered that the HRA might pay this back depending on the outcome of the project. They cannot, however, take money from one project and give it to another. The City Manager suggested making a temporary loan to the HRA in the amount of S15,000 from the general fund and that if the development goes through the loan be paid back with general obligation bonds. Or if the Council wishes to forgive the loan, another appropriation can be made in the amount of $15,000 from revenue sharing to the general fund. Discussion followed on the options the Council has in loaning the money. Councilman Norberg asked what 'would happen if the HRA doesn't get the loan. Roger Jensen, HRA Director, answered that they would be out of money on October 1. Councilman Norberg asked if there weren't any assets they could borrow on. Mr. Jensen summarized where monies had been spent this year for the proposed downtown development. Mayor Nawrocki commented that he believes the downtown development is a worthwhile goal and the efforts put forth are necessary to achieve this goal. He believes this is a modest investment and it makes more sense to loan them the money from general funds than to go to the bank for a loan and pay interest. Motion by Norberg to table until an agreement can be reached with the consortium. Motion dies for lack of a second. The Mayor pointed out that an agreement with the developers will not be reached unless some effort is put forth by the City. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki Norberg - Nay Aye September Page 2 LIBRARY AIR CONDITIONER Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, to authorize the repair of the library air conditioner to the next lowest responsible bidder, Jerry Barthel, in the amount of $1,950. Discussion followed on whether one of the City employees was involved with the bidder. The City Manager stated that this was not the case. Roll Call: Al1 Ayes PLANNING/PERMIT LICENSE SECRETARY The City Manager stated he is recommending a range 12 for this position based on the qualifications and requirements that have been set. It is not out of the norm for equal positions within the City. Hayor Nawrocki stated he takes exception with the practice of advertising a job at a range above that being paid for the position at the present before the Council approves the higher range. Mr. Yantos stated that according to the personnel policy manual a position cannot be posted or advertised without setting a range. The City Manager added that the problem is that CETA money runs out September 30 and the position at this time is funded entirely From federal monies. If the job wasn't advertised when it was, there would not be any possibility of having someone ready to take over the job when CETA runs out. The Mayor stated that he is not convinced that the higher range is necessary. He also takes strong exception to advertising a position at a salary which has not been approved by the Council. Lengthy discussion followed on what the duties will be and what skills are required. Mr. Yantos stated that he is trying to establish some consistency in the secretarial positions throughout the City. Councilman Norberg suggested that the Council should authorize the position at a range 12 and if it turns out that the City Manager's suggested range was wrong, this can be dealt with later. Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, to authorize the position of Planning/ Permit License Secretary at a range 12. Roll gall: Logacz, Norberg - Aye Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Nay Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, to set the salary of the Planning/Permit License Secretary at a range Councilman Norberg stated that it seems that the City Manager will have to readvertise the position and the motion should also include continuing the present situation although the monies will not come from CETA. Discussion followed on whether the job requirements should be changed to reflect the lower range. September 18, 1979 Page 3 Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, to amend the motion to authorize the City Manager to expend funds to continue the existing situation from when CETA expires until the position is filled. Roll Call: All Ayes Roll Call on amended motion: All Ayes SETTING SALARY FOR SERGEANT Mayor Nawrocki noted that civil service tests have been given to come up with a candidate for the position of sergeant in the Police Department. Mr. Leonard Olson is the person being recommended. It takes an official designation of the Council to establish the sergeant's salary for Olson as an individual. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, to establish Leonard Olson as step sergeant at a salary of $1,860/month effective September 22. Roll Call: All Ayes 42½ AND 44½ AVENUES The Mayor asked the status of 42½ and 44½. The City Manager answered that the contractor will be continuing work in all areas once the ground dries. The testing company will do the required tests. If NDH disagrees with the testing company's results, they will do the work as requested by the City and then file for arbi- tration. If the testing indicates that only part of the work needs to be redone, the City Manager will ask for partial payment to NDH for the completed work that will remain. Some testing has already begun. Mayor Nawrocki asked about the progress of the Prestemon Park shelter building and if it would be finished on time to be used as a polling place in the upcoming elections. The City Manager answered that it should be ready by then. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, to adjourn at 12:45 a.m. Roll Call: All Ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor ~'~6uncil Secr~t~d~ ' ~