HomeMy WebLinkAboutApr 9, 1979OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
APRIL 9, ]979
The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m.
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - Present
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Councilman Gayle Norberg.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of March 26 and the continuation of March 27 as submitted in writing
and the reading be dispensed with.
Roll Call: All Ayes
ORAL PETITIONS
A1Corbecky was present to request that his license application be brought
before the Council at this time as he would not be .able to be present for the
portion of the meeting when this business is normally handled.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, that the license for Schooner II be
approved on recommendation of the Police Department and upon payment of the
proper fees.
Mayor Nawrocki commented that the previous establishment, 'lMother Tucker's",
had problems from time to time and hoped that this 'would not continue now that
a change in ownership would be taking place.
Roll Call: All Ayes
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
1. Second Reading of Ordinance 871
Regarding Overtime Parking
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Heintz, to waive the reading of ordinance 871 as
sufficient copies were available to the public.
Roll Call: All Ayes
ORDINANCE 871
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853,
CITY CODE OF 1977, RELATING TO OVERTIME PARKING
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Section 7.205(13) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed
June 21, 1977, currently reserved, shall hereafter read as follows,
to-wit:
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Section 2:
Section 3:
"No a~tomobile, motor vehicle, recreational vehicle or trailer may
be parked or left unattended on any public road or parkway within
the City of Columbia Heights at any time between the hours of 2:00 a.m.
and 6:00 a.m. without a parking permit issued by the Chief of Police
or his designated representative."
"The Chief of Police may only issue such permits to applicants only
upon the following conditions:
(a) No more than five (5) such requests in any calendar month
ma5' be made for the same address.
(b)
(c)
(e)
(f)
The Chief of Police determines that the issuance of such permit
will not impede the p]owing or removal of any snow, ice or waste
from such public road or parkway.
The permit will only allow the parking of vehicles at such loca-
tion as is designed by the Chief of Police.
The permit may be revoked by the Chief of Police if the Chief
of Police later discovers t~at the subject vehicle will impede
the plowing or removal of snow, ice, or waste from the location
of the vehicle; provided, however, that the Chief of Police
shall give notice of such revocation by posting a notice to that
effect on the subject vehicle for not less than two (2) hours.
No perm. it shall be valid for a period in excess of four (4) hours.
No peri, it shall be valid unless clearly displayed upon the per-
mitted vehicle. '
(g)
Any act of the designated representative of the Chief of Police
shall be construed as the act of the Chief of Police for pur-
poses of this Section 7.205(13)."
Section 7.301(3) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed
June 21, 1977, currently reserved, shall hereafter read as follows
to wit: ,
"No vehicle may be impounded solely because it is parked in such a
manner as to constitute a violation of Section 7.205(13) except:
(a) between 2:00 a.m. on November 1 and 6:00 a.m. on April 15
· of the next succeeding year, and
(b)
at least three and one-half inches (3-1/2") of snow has ac-
cumulated within the travelled portion of any roadway at
any point not greater than fifteen feet (15') from any part
of the subject vehicle.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
September 4, 1979.
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Offered by: Hentges
Seconded by: Heintz
Councilman Hentges made the point that there were 33 hit and run accidents this
past winter because of the narrow streets, all of which takes many hours of the
Police Department's time, plus the time spent by the Street Department to plow
two or three times after every snowfall because of "snowbirds" This is very
costly to the City. Councilman Logacz stated he will vote against the ordinance
because he believes the problems are isolated and there will always be
problems. He believes the Police Department has certain priorities which
should be taking their time and added that the Department is already shorthanded.
Councilman Heintz asked the Police Chief if this ordinance is enforceable.
Police Chief Anderson answered that it would be more enforceable than the present
ordinance. The uncertainty is how many applications will be received for on
street parking which will take office time to process.
Councilman Norberg asked if the Council would be interested in setting a time
limit so that the ordinance would be in effect for one year and automatically
be reviewed after that to determine its workability. Councilman Heintz answered
that the ordinance should be allowed to go into effect and the residents will
let the Council know if they like it or not. He doesn't believe it will have a
fair test with a time limit on it.
Mayor Nawrocki stated he will vote against the ordinance because with every
ordinance there is some good and some bad and accidents are one of the things that
have to be worked with. He believes there are some points in the proposed
ordinance which will cause trouble but the main reason is that he doesn't think
it is necessary. The City already has an ordinance dealing with overnight parking
even if it is harder to enforce, but it is more convenient for the citizens
which are supposed to be served and he would opt on the side of the citizens'
convenience. There are often legitimate reasons for people to park on the
streets overnight. He believes the ordinance is drastic and unnecessary.
Councilman Norberg stated he understands what the Mayor said but asked if the
Mayor had any suggestions to solve the problem of the habitual on-street parker and
stated he would entertain an ordinance that would deal with this. The Mayor
replied that extra enforcement should be given to these areas where the problem
is worst.
Councilman Logacz asked the Police Chief how much time and effort would have to
be put in to cover the entire City and not just enforce the ordinance on a spot
check basis. Police Chief Anderson responded that the first month it would
probably take a couple extra policemen each night, thereafter no extra men would
be required.
The Mayor stated that if this ordinance would save money and gas and keep the
streets clear it would be fine, but remarked that this is just an ordinance and
the problem is not with the ordinance but with the enforcement. He still feels
that the existing ordinances are adequate.
Roll Call: Heintz, Norberg, Hentges - Aye
Logacz, Nawrocki - Nay
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2. First Reading of Ordinance 900
Releasing a Temporary Construction Easement
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Hentges, that reading be waived as sufficient
copies were available to the public.
Roll Call: All Aves
ORDINANCE 900
BEING AN ORDINANCE RELEASING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS PART OF LOT NINE (9), BLOCK
ONE (1), RESERVOIR HILLS, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights Does Ordain:
Section 1:
The City of Columbia Heights does release the portion of that
certain easement dated February 21, 1968, from Carl F. Sorensen
and Catherine M. Sorensen, husband and wife, to the City of
Columbia Heights, a municipal corporation, described as follows,
to-wit:
A temporary slope and construction easement over and
across the south fifty (50) feet of that part of Lot
Nine (9), lying south of the north one hundred thirty
(130) feet thereof, Block One (1), Reservoir Hills,
Anoka County, M~nnesota.
Section 2: The City of Columbia Heights shall retain the portion of the
aforementioned easement described as follows, to-wit:
An easement for public road purposes and installa-
tion of utilities thereunder as may be determined
necessary by the grantee, over and across the south
thirty (30) feet of that part of Lot nine (9) lying
South of the North one hundred thirty (130) feet
thereof, Block One (1), Reservoir Hills, according
to the duly recorded map or plat thereof, on file
and of record in the office of the County Recorder
in and for Anoka County, State of Minnesota.
Section 3: The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute
any documents necessary to release the said easement.
Section 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
thirty (30) days after its passage.
Mmvnr Nm~.~rncl~ nntpfl thai the next regular meeting will cu,~btitute a ~"~]~
hearing on this ordinance.
3. Resolution Fixing Salaries
The City Manager stated that this is the required resolution stating the wage
adjustments occurring within the past quarter.
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RESOLUTION 79-14
BEING A RESOLUTION FIXING SALARIES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS:
The following employee salaries shall be fixed as listed below:
Name Monthly Salary
Karen Kolb $I,000
Rebecca Loader 1,447
Debra Johnson 635
Cindy Jackson 693
Ellen Prince 861
William Stawarski 1,455
Mary Dugdale 754
Jan Bertrand 1,O58
Ralph Duray 1,439
Mary Glauner 922
Passed this 9th day of April, 1979.
Offered by: Hentges
Seconded by: Logacz
Roll Call: All Ayes
4. Resolution Relating to a Project
Under the Municipal Industrial Act
This resolution would authorize the sale of industrial revenue bonds for the
Crestview Lutheran Nursing Home. It constitutes a statement of public purpose
for Crestview.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, to waive the reading of the resolution
as sufficient copies were available for the public.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Councilman Norberg stated that he believes the public purpose is weak.
City Attorney Kalina stated that the public purpose is for the Council to
determine. Mr. Paul, Administrator of Crestview, stated that there is a
documented need for this type of facility in the City. Councilman Norberg
stated he agrees with the purposes given but doesn't think that they fit into
the State's requirements. The City Attorney responded that the question
addresses itself to an economic type of stimulus for the community. At the
time public purpose was questioned on the previous resolution the City was asked
to act on, the Statute was subject to a little more scrutiny than it is now and
he thinks that right now the type of thing that was scrutinized very carefully
four or five years ago would probably not be in any danger of not being appropriately
approved by bond counsel. In this case the jobs created and dollars for jobs, the
services of the new facility he believes are adequate justifications for the finding
which is contained in the resolution.
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Councilman Heintz stated that Councilman Norberg did willingly rezone the
property and accept payment in lieu of taxes and questioned why he brought up
this subject of public purpose now. Councilman Norberg answered he has no
doubt as to the value of the project but the bonds being discussed now are
twice the original amount proposed and wonders whether there is really a public
purpose in this.
RESOLUTION 79-15
RESOLUTION RELATING TO A PROJECT UNDER THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT ACT, GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE PROJECT:
REFERRING THE PROPOSAL TO THE COMMISSION OF SECURITIES FOR
APPROVAL, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEME,HT AND PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights,
Minnesota (the City) as follows:
1. It is hereby found, determined and declared as follows:
1.l The welfare of the State of Minnesota requires active promotion,
attraction, encouragement and development of economically sound industry
and commerce through governmental acts to prevent, so far as possible,
emergence of blighted lands and areas of chronic unemployment, and the
State has encouraged local government units to act to prevent such
economic deterioration.
1.2 Crest View Lutheran Home, a Minnesota non-profit corporation (the
Home), which now owns and operates within the City a 122 bed nursing
home (the Existing Facility) on a site of approximately 10 acres (the
Land), now proposes to construct, furnish and equip on the Land a retirement
congregate housing facility of approximately 150 units (the Project).
1.3 The Home finds it necessary to borrow funds to pay the cost of
constructing the Project, and in its efforts to borrow funds for such
purpose has found that the most advantageous method of financing available
to the Home is through the issuance of revenue bonds of the City under the
provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474, as amended (the Act). The
Home has further determined that to improve the security for such revenue
bonds, and thereby permit the revenue bonds to be issued at the lowest
possible interest rates, it may be desirable that the revenue bonds be
issued in an amount sufficient not only to pay the cost of construction,
furnishing and equipping the Project but also sufficient to discharge
certain outstanding Land and the Existing Facility (the Oustanding Debt),
in order that the revenue bonds could be secured by a mortgage lien against
the Land, the Existing Facility and the Project. The Home now estimates the
cost of constructing the Project and discharing the Outstanding Debt would
be approximately $9,200,000.
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1.4 The Existing Facility provides a health care service of significant
value to the residents of the City, as well as offering employment to
a number of residents of the City and surrounding area, and the Project,
if in being, would enhance the value of the services provided by the
Existing Facility as well as provide increased opportunities for employment
for residents of the City and surrounding area.
1.5 This Council has been advised by a representative of the Home that
conventional, commercial financing to pay the cost of the Project is
available only on a limited basis and at such high costs of borrowing that
the economic feasibility of operating the Existing Facility and the Project
would be significantly reduced, but that with the aid of municipal borrowing,
and its resulting low borrowing cost, the economic feasibility of operating
the Existing Facility and the Project are significantly improved.
1.6 This Council has also been advised by representatives of Piper, Jaffray
& Hopwood Incorporated, Minneapolis, Minnesota, investment bankers and
dealers in municipal bonds, that on the basis of information submitted to
them and their discussions with representatives of the Home and potential
buyers of tax-exempt bonds, industrial development revenue bonds of the
City could be issued and sold upon favorable rates and terms to finance
the Project and to discharge the Outstanding Debt.
2. On the basis of information given the City to date, it appears that it would
be in the best interest of the City to issue its industrial development revenue
bonds under the provisions of the Act for the purposes described above. It is
presently estimated that the amount of the revenue bonds to be issued for such
purposes would not exceed $9,200,000.
3. The issuance of bonds for such purposes and in such amount is hereby approved
and authorized, subject to the approval by the Commissioner of Securities, and
subject to the mutual agreement of this Council, the Home and the initial
purchasers of the bonds as to the details of the bond issue and provisions for
their payment. In all events, it is understood, however, that the bonds of the
City shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable upon
any property of the City except the Land, Existing Facility and the Project,
and each bond, when, as and if issued, shall recite in substance that the bond,
including interest thereon, is payable solely from the revenues received and
property pledged to the payment thereof, and shall not constitute a debt of the
City.
4. The form of Memorandum of Agreement relating to the issuance of revenue
bonds of the City for the purpose herein described is hereby approved and the
Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute the
Memorandum of Agreement in behalf of the City.
5. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.01, Subdivision 7,
the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to submit the proposal
for the Project to the Commissioner of Securities for his approval of the
Project. The Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk-Treasurer, City Attorney and
other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized to
provide the Commissioner with any preliminary information he may need for
this purpose, and the City Attorney is authorized to initiate and assist
in the preparation of such documents as may be appropriate to the Project,
if it is approved by the Commissioner.
Passed this 9th day of April, 1979.
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Offered by: Hentges
Seconded by: Logacz
Roll Call: All Ayes
TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Tyler Place and 443 Ave.
The Traffic Commission is recommending that a 3-way stop sign be installed at
Tyler Place and 44~ Ave. on a six month trial basis.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, that the stop signs be authorized at
44~ Ave. and Tyler Place per recommendation of the Traffic Commission on a
six month trial basis with a review and report back to the Council at that
time.
Roll Call: All Ayes
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDAT ONS:
1. Myron Getter, 3409 33rd Ave.
Request for Conditional Use Permit
The City Manager stated that the site plan has been approved by the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Heintz, to grant the conditional use permit for
an A & W root beer restaurant at 4001 University Ave.
Roll Call: All Ayes
2. James Lever, 4057 Madison St. N.E.
Request for Variance
The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended the variances requested be
granted based on the narrowness of the lot.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, that a request for variances be granted
for a four foot garage setback variance based on the hardship of the narrowness
of the lot and the Planning and Zoning Recommendation.
Roll Call: All Ayes
3. George Westerlund, 1270 Polk Place
Request for Variance
Motion by He[ntz, seconded by Norberg, that the request be granted for a side
yard variance at 1270 Polk Place on the recommendation of the Planning and
Zonir~g based on the unusual topography and shape of the lot.
Roll Call: All Ayes
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4. Donna Clipperly, 4208 Monroe St.
Appeal from Denial
This request was denied by the Planning and Zoning. Mr. Beers sent the City
Manager a letter requesting this appeal to the Council. Discussion followed
on the value of the lot, whether it was considered buildable, and its
possible uses. Mr. Beers stated that the proposed house would be an asset
to the community and the City ~ould be getting more taxes from the property.
He was told by the seller that the property was a buildable lot when he
bought it. Several residents from the neighborhood were present to state
their objections to the house being built.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, that the appeal be denied based on the
Planning and Zoning recommendation.
Councilman Norberg asked if there would be any way to grant variances to make
the lot buildable. City Attorney Kalina answered that there is no way without
an ordinance change.
Roll Call: All Ayes
ANOKA STATE HOSPITAL
The City Manager stated that the letter from the Anoka State Hospital is requesting
notification of any concern of the City on its accredation. This was for the
Co-ncil's information.
RECESS at 9:45 p.m.
RECONVENE at 10:05 p.m.
Mayor Nawrocki stated he had received letters from Senators Durenberger and
Boschwitz indicating that they are pursuing the matter of the City's EDA grant
application.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. City Hall Addition, Renovation and Remodeling
The garage doors which were originally recommended for the police garages will
not work out and there will be an additional cost for patching due to the
required narrowing of the door size. Discussion followed on the original bids
and why the City was being asked to incur an additional cost. The Council
stated the additional cost should come out of the architect's fees as this was
his miscalculation. No action was taken.
The City Manager reported that the County Clerk and City receptionist windows
should have speak holes because of the hardship being heard when talking to
customers. Discussion followed on the type of glass present in the windows.
Councilman Heintz stated he felt the Council was being used because of the
additional charges being requested for items he questioned before the remodeling
was completed. Councilman Norberg suggested an alternative of a vertical slot
instead of the speak hole. Councilman Hentges also stated he believed the
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Council was taken in on the matter of the windows and added there is no way
he will vote for this. The Mayor suggested authorizing the City Manager to
proceed with getting some sort of speak hole for the windows.
Motion by Logacz, seconded by Heintz, that the City Manager be authorized to
spend up to $73 to cut speak holes in the glass in the Clerk of Court office
and the City information office, the suggestion being that he explore the
vertical slot option and the cost of glass replacement if it should be broken
during the cutting.
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki
Norberg Abstain
Aye
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, to authorize the City Manager to spend
up to S1,700 for material for a raised platform, counter, and storage space for
the receptionist area.
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki - Aye
Hentges - Nay
Motion by Heintz, secondect by Logacz, to authorize the City Manager to spend
up to $587 for the counter and storage space for the utilities area.
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki - Aye
Norberg, Hentges - Nay
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, to authorize the City Manager to spend
up to $126 for a projection screen and $118 for a combination chalk board and
flip chart.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, to amend that no purchase be made until
the Council can determine that there are funds available.
The .Bakers and Seconders of these two motions agreed to withdraw their motions
until the source of the money can be determined.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, to authorize the installation of 5" x 20"
wire glass into exterior metal doors at an estimated cost of Sa9.82 per door.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, to amend that no money be spent until
the Council can determine a source of the money.
Roll Call on motion to amend: Norberg, Hentges - Aye
Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki - Nay
Motion to amend fails.
Roll Call on main motion: Logacz, Heintz, Nat,~rocki
Norberg, Hentges Nay
Aye
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Motion by Logacz, seconded by Heintz, to authorize the City Manager to purchase
a 12' extension to the Council staff table in the amount of $700.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, to amend that no money be spent until
the Council can determine a source for the money.
Roll Call on motion to amend: Norberg, Hentges - Aye
Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki - Nay
Motion to amend fails.
Roll Call on main motion: Logacz, Heintz - Aye
Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - Nay
Motion fails.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Hentges, to authorize the City Manager to spend
up to $650 for carpet cleaning per his request.
Roll Call: All Ayes
2. Report on Tax Forfeit Parcels
The City Manager explained the problems he has had with trying to sell these
tax forfeit properties. He estimated that the cost to date is $3,000 for
appraisals and staff time. Discussion followed on some of the lots which the
City Manager recommended be sold by the County. Mayor Nawrocki suggested,
because of the lateness of the hour, that no action be taken on this matter
at this time. The City Manager was directed to report back to the Council
on this.
3. N.D.H. - Request for Payment
This item was overlooked when final payment was made to N.D.H. previously.
This will pay them for the resurfacing applied at Mathaire Park.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Norberg, that final payment of $858 be paid
to N.D.H.
Roll Call: All Ayes
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request for Payment Regarding
Tax Increment Financing Legislation
The City Manager stated that a memo was forwarded by Bill Bassett and Dean
Otterson indicating that the City's share of the bill to finance tax increment
legislation is $877. The total budget was enclosed. Councilman Hentges noted
that the City's share is a higher percentage than that being asked of Minneapolis
and less than some smaller cities are being charged.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, to request the Mayor and City Manager to
write a letter to the City of Mankato expressing the Council's disinterest in
participating in this expense because they felt the informational support is
inadequate.
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Mayor Nawrocki stated that instead of indicating rejection of the request, more
information should be asked for.
Roll Call: Heintz, Norberg, Hentges - Aye
Logacz, Nawrocki -Nav
2. Personnel Items
The City Manager reported on the promotion of an employee to utilities clerk.
No action was required by the Council.
There is a request to reclassify downward the position of Utilities/Liquor Clerk
from a range 12 to a range 10.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, that the salary range for the Utilities/
Liquor Clerk be changed to a range 10.
Rolll Call: All Ayes
The City Manager is requesting that the receptionist position be reclassified
upward from a range 6 to a range 8. The duties have changed and this would
be nore equal with other employers.
Councilman Hentges suggested that the Council review the range classifications of
all City emp]oyees.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, to authorize a change in the salary
range of the Cashier/Receptionist from range 6 to range 8.
Roll Call:
Logacz, Heintz - Aye
Norberg - Abstain
Hentges, Nawrocki - Nay
Motion fails.
The City Manager is recommending two wage adjustments. No specific action is
necessary unless the Counci] disagrees with the recommendations. These
adjustments will go into effect administratively.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Heintz, to waive the 11:30 rule to extend the
meeting until 12:1~ a.m.
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Hentges, Nawrocki
Norberg Nay
Aye
The Mayor indicated that a proclamation has been written commending the service
of Mary Sol iday who is retiring shortly from 23 3/Lt years with the City.
3. Spring Clean-Up - Contract for Container Service
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to enter into contract with Dick's Sanitary Service Inc. for Spring Clean-Up
Container Service in the amount of S55 per container based on iow, competitive,
informal bids.
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki - Aye
Hentges - Abstain
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4. Conferences
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, to authorize the attendance and
expenses of the City Manager to attend the Spring City Managers~ Conference
in Brainard from May 9 to May
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz - /lye
Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - Nay
Motion fails
5. Establish Work Session Date
The City Manager is asking work sessions to discuss personnel rules and staffing
needs. The date of Tuesday, April 17 at 8:00 was set.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
The City Manager reported on several items included in his memo to the Council.
Discussion was held on whether or not there would be a benefit in increasing
the administrative efforts that the City puts into the para-transit program.
The City Manager stated he will come to the next Council meeting with a report
or recommendation on this.
The City Manager reported on his recommendation to close the City's account
with Marquette State Bank. Councilman Heintz stated he doesn't feel the City
should close this account. The City should be doing business within the
community and giving a share of it to all banks. Mayor Nawrocki commented that
the handling of this transaction was poor public relations on the part of the
City. He stated he doesn't think the City should play favorites and added his
opinion that the City Manager should have contacted Marquette representatives
personally and was disappointed that he had not.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Logacz, that the City Manager contact Marquette
State Bank and ask what the requirements are to keep a minimum balance there
so that the City does not get charged for writing checks.
Roll Call: All Ayes
LICENSES
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, that licenses as listed be paid 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
proper funds.
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The City Manager stated that Councilman Horberg has requested that g30979
to Cronstroms Heating and Air Conditioning in the amount of $647.18 for
emergency repairs to the service building be approved separately. The City
Attorney recommended authorizing this with a proper motion,
Maker and Seconder of the motion stated they will agree with the City Attorney's
recommendation to withdraw ,}0979 from the list of bills to be paid.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Heintz, to approve the bill to Cronstroms
in the amount of $647.18 as an emergency action.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, to adjourn at 12:45 a.m. to convene
the special meeting of the Fire Department Board of Trustees.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Bruce g. Nawrocki, Mayor
- Council SecF~tary