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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
JANUARY 8, 1979
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m.
Roll Call: Logacz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - Present
Mayor Nawrocki expressed the Council's sympathy to Councilman Heintz on the death
of his sister-in-law.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Father Vincent Colon of Immaculate Conception Church.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, that minutes of the December 26 regular
meeting and the December 27 continuation be approved as presented, with the two
noted corrections, and reading be dispensed with.
Roll Call: All Ayes
COUNCIL ORGANIZATION FOR 1979
Councilman Logacz stated that previously Council representatives to Commissions and
Boards were appointed only after an election and this was not necessary at this time.
This matter will be discussed later in the meeting.
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Designating Director and Alternate
Director to the Suburban Rate Authority
RESOLUTION 79-1
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE
DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
as follows:
Councilman Gayle Norbe-g is hereby designated as a director of the Suburban Rate
Authority, and Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki is hereby designated to serve as alternate
director of the Suburban Rate Authority for the year 1979 and until their
successors are appointed.
Passed this 8th day of January, 1979.
Offered by: Hentges
Seconded by: Logacz
Roll Call: All Ayes
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Inducement Resolution for Industrial Revenue Bonds
for the Downtown Development Project
The City Manager stated that the Council would not be approving the downtown
development project per se, but would be giving preliminary approval to the project
only in terms of providin9 industrial revenue bond financin9.
Roger Jensen, HRA Director, stated that the Columbia Heights Development Consortium
indicated the need for usin9 industrial revenue bonds to finance the costs of their
portion of the project. Jim Reyer, attorney for the project, stated that this
resolution is to satisfy the public purpose requirements. The developer has to have
some action on the part of the City that says they are intendin9 to use industrial
revenue bonds.
There is no commitment on the part of the City to proceed with a project.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, that reading of the resolution be dispensed
with as sufficient copies were available for the public.
Roll Call: All Ayes
RESOLUTION 79-2
RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PROJECT OR PROJECTS UNDER THE
MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT, REFERRING THE PROPOSAL TO THE
COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES FOR APPROVAL, AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
as follows:
1.1
The welfare of the State of Minnesota requires active promotion, attraction,
encouragement and development of economically sound industry and commerce
through 9overnmental acts to prevent, so far as possible, emergence of
blighted lands and areas of chronic unemployment, and it is the policy of
the State of Minnesota to facilitate and encourage action by local 9overn-
ment units to prevent the economic deterioration of such areas to the point
where the process can be reversed only by total redevelopment through the
use of local, state and federal funds derived from taxation, with the
attendant necessity of relocatin9 displaced persons and of duplicatin9
public services in other areas.
1.2
Technological change has caused a shift to a significant degree in the area
of opportunity for educated youth to processing, transporting, marketing,
service and other industries, and unless existing and related industries
are retained and new industries are developed to use the available resources
of the City of Columbia Heights (hereinafter the "City"), a large part of the
existing investment of the community and of the state as a whole in educa-
tional and public service facilities will be lost, and the movement of
talented, educated personnel of mature age to areas where their services
may be effectively used and compensated and the lessening attraction of
persons and businesses from other areas for purposes of industry, commerce
and tourism will deprive the City and the State of the economic and human
resources needed as a base for providing governmental services and facilities
for the remaining population.
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The increase in the amount and cost of governmental services requires the
need for more intensive development and use of land to provide an adequate
tax base to finance these costs.
The Columbia Heights Development Consortium, a joint venture of Landmark
Development of Columbia Heights and Northeast Development of Columbia Heights
or affiliates thereof familiar with the problems and potentials of the
Columbia Heights central business district (hereinafter the "Developer"),
has advised this Council that it desires to bring about the acquisition
and construction of certain lands and one or more structures with respect
thereto and to acquire and install equipment therefor with respect thereto
as usable facilities for the carrying on of certain productive commercial
activity of various types (hereinafter referred to collectively as the
"Project" or separately as the I'Projectsl').
The existence of the Project or Projects in the City will contribute to
more intensive development and use of land to increase the tax base of the
City and overlapping taxing authorities and maintain and provide for an
increase in opportunities for employment for residents of the City.
The City has been advised that conventional, commercial financing to pay
the capital cost of the Project or Projects is available at such costs of
borrowing that the economic feasibility of developing the Project or Projects
would be significantly reduced, but that with the aid of municipal financing,
and its resulting low borrowing cost, the Project or Projects are economically
more feasible, and therefor more likely to occur.
This Council has been advised by representatives of the Developer that on
the basis of information submitted to them and their discussions with potential
buyers of tax-exempt obligations, industrial development revenue bonds of the
City could be issued and sold upon favorable rates and terms to finance the
Project or Projects.
The City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474, to issue its
revenue bonds, in the form of one or more debt instruments (the "Notes") and/or
other obligations (the "Bonds"), to finance the cost, in whole or in part, of
the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement or extension of
capital projects consisting of properties used and useful in connection with
a revenue producing enterprise, such as that contemplated by the Developer,
and the issuance of such Notes or Bonds by the City would be a substantial
inducement to the Developer to construct its facility in the City.
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 Notes
or Bonds under the provisions of Chapter 474 to finance the Project or
Projects of the Developer at an as yet undetermined cost, presently estimated
not to exceed $10,O00,000.
The Project or Projects above referred to is and are hereby given preliminary
approval by the City and the issuance of Notes or Bonds for such purpose
and in such amount approved, subject to approval of the Project or Projects
by the Commissioner of Securities and to the mutual agreement of this body,
the Developer and the initial purchasers of the Notes or Bonds as to the
details of the bond issue and provisions for their payment. In all events,
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it is understood, however, that the Notes or Bonds of the City shall not
constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance legal or equitable upon any property
of the City except the revenues and property pledged to the payment thereof
and constituting all or a portion of the Project or Projects and each Note
or Bond, when, as, and if issued, shall recite in substance that the Note
or Bond, including interest thereon, is payable solely from the revenues and
property pledged to the payment thereof, and shall not constitute a debt of
the City.
In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.O1, Subdivision 7a,
the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to submit the proposal for
the Project or Projects to the Commissioner of Securities for his approval
of the Project or Projects. The Mayor, Clerk, 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 or Projects, if it is approved by the Commissioner.
The Law firm of Holmes, Kircher, Graven & Reyer, Chartered, is authorized
to aid as Bond Counsel and to assist in the preparation and review of
necessary documents relating to the Project or Projects and Notes or
Bonds issued in connection therewith.
Passed this 8th day of January, 1979.
Offered by: Logacz
Seconded by: Hentges
Roll Call: All Ayes
Resolution Authorizing Transfer of: FL',nds for
Increasing Interest Returns (Ho~ne Federal) and (Twin City Federal)
These resolutions authorize the transfer of funds into the City's savings and checking
accounts. These would be in keeping with a resolution in effect at the present time
regarding Marquette State Bank. The Mayor stated his concern that the money can be
transferred by phone and the possibilities of fraud. The City Attorney stated that
there is a statutory limit to the loss the City could be liable for.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, to dispense with the reading as sufficient
copies were available for the public.
Roll Call: All Ayes
RESOLUTION 79-3
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR INCREASING INTEREST RETURNS
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, that Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Minneapolis
(HOME) be, and it is hereby authorized and directed, as the agent of the
City of Columbia Heights, to transfer funds pursuant to telephone
instructions given in the manner described below either (1) to the
City of Columbia Heights savings account at HOME from the City's checking
account No. 539 0034 at Northeast State Bank - Columbia Heights Office,
the address of which is Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421, or (2)
from said savings account to said checking account.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that HOME be, and it hereby is, authorized
and directed to withdraw funds from said savings account upon telephone
instructions given in the manner described below and make payment
thereof by check payable to the City of Columbia Heights mailed to
the address shown on HOME'S records for said savings account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that amounts deposited in said savings
account, are not withdrawable until collected.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that HOME be, and it hereby is, authorized to act
pursuant to this authorization upon telephone instruction purporting
to be from Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki, City Manager Robert S. Bocwinski,
or City Clerk-Treasurer John E. Schedler, in which the caller identifies
the Personal Identification Number assigned to said savings account, and
the City of Columbia Heights, its successors and assigns shall hold HOME
harmless form any loss or expense (including reasonable attorney's
fees) arising out of its so acting.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights represents to
HOME that said savings account and said checking account have identical
ownership and withdrawal rights, that the City shall bear sole responsibility
for maintaining such identity, and that HOME shall in no event be
responsible for any withdrawals made pursuant to ownership or withdrawal
rights of said savings account and said checking account or for any funds
transferred to said checking after the transfer.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this authorization will remain in effect until
receipt by HOME of written notice from the City of termination of
this authorization by this City Council.
Passed this 8th day of January, 1979.
Offered by: Logacz
Seconded by: Hentges
~ RESOLUTi:IN 79-4
.. ~IITt:ORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR INCREASING INTEREST RETURNS
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMIBA
HEIGHTS, that Twin City Federal Savings and Loan Association (TCF)
be, and it is hereby authorized and directed, as the agent of the
City of Columbia Heights, to transfer funds pursuant to telephone
instruction given in the manner described below either (1) to the
City of Columbia Heights' savings account at TCF from the City's
checking account No. 539 0034 at Northeast State Bank - Columbia
Heights Office, the address of which is Columbia Heights, Minnesota
55421, or (2) from said savings account to said checking account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that TCF be, and it hereby is, authorized
and directed to withdraw funds from said savings account upon telephone
instructions given in the manner described below and make payment
thereof by check payable to the City of Columbia Heights mailed to
the address shown on TCF's records for said savings account.
BE IT FURHTER RESOLVED, that amounts deposited in said savings account,
are not withdrawable until collected.
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that TCF be, and it hereby is, authorized to act
pursuant to this authorization upon telephone instruction purporting
to be from Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki, City Manager Robert S. Bocwinski,
or City Clerk-Treasurer John E. Sched]er, in which the caller identifies
the Personal Identification Number assigned to said savings account,
and the City of Columbia Heights, its successors and assigns shall
hold TCF harmless form any loss or expense !including reasonable
attorney's fees) arising out of its so actin9.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights represents to TCF
that said savings account and said checking account have identical
ownership and withdrawal rights, that the City shall bear sole
responsibility for maintaining such identity, and that TCF shall in no
event be responsible for any withdrawals made pursuant to ownership or
withdrawal rights of said savings account and said checking account
or for any funds transferred to said checking account after the transfer.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this authorization will remain in effect until
receipt by TCF of written notice from the City of Termination of this
authorization by this board.
Pass,.~d this 8th day. of January, ia~7/9.
Offer(;d by: Logacz
Seconded by: klen tges
Motion by Norberg to amend both of the resolutions to insert a period in the fourth
paragraph after the words "savings account" and delete the rest of the paragraph
which holds the bank harmless from any loss or expense. The City Attorney stated
that the City's losses could not be very great and the possibility of it occuring
is remote.
Councilman Norberg withdrew his motion to amend.
Roll Call on Resolution 79-3: All Ayes
Roll Call on Resolution 79-4: All Ayes
ORDINANCES:
1. First Reading of Ordinance Updating the Building Code
The City Attorney stated that this will update the buildin9 codes of the City.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Hentges, that readin9 of the ordinance be dispensed
with as sufficient copies were available to the public.
Roll Call:: All Ayes
ORDINANCE 897
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977,
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION CODES AND REVISOR'S ACT RELATING TO
CRIMES OF COMPULSION
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The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Section 6.201(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed
June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit:
"The State Building Code of the State of Minnesota, together with
Appendices D, E and F, 1973 Uniform Building Code Appendix Chapters
15, 38, 48, 51, 57 and 70, Minnesota Plumbing Code Appendices B, C,
D, E and F, and Flood Proofing Regulations, Sections 201.2 and 208.2,
as currently amended, is hereby adopted by reference to regulate
building and construction standards for work performed and materials
used within the City. Every provision contained in said code is
hereby adopted and made a part of this Code as if fully set forth
herein. The short title of said code shall be the Building Code."
is herewith amended to read as follows:
Section 2:
"The State Building Code of the State of Minnesota, together with
Appendices 5BC lllA, 5BC lllB, 5BC lllC, D, E, and F, and 1976 UBC
Appendices Chapters 15, 23, 25, 38, 48, 49, 51, 57 and 70, Minnesota
Plumbing Code Appendices A, B, C, D, E, and F, and Flood Proofing
Regulations, as currently amended and to the extent that such Flood
Proofing Regulations do not conflict with Chapter 9, Article
Ill of this Code, is hereby adopted by reference to regulat~
building and construction standards for work performed and materials
used within the City. Every provision contained in said Code is
hereby adopted and made a part of this Code as if fully set forth
herein. The short title of said Code shall be the Building Code.
Section lO. lO4(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed
June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit:
"Minnesota Statutes 609.22, defining the crime of coercion, is in-
corporated herein."
is herewith amended to read as follows:
I'Minnesota Statutes 609.27, defining the crime of coercion, is in-
corporated herein.'~
Section 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty
(30) days after its passage.
The second reading of this ordinance will constitute a public hearing.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Letter from Mr. Goodman
A letter was received from Mr. Goodman, 4039 University Avenue, protesting his
assessment for storm sewer and watermain installation. The City Attorney stated
that this is part of the project which is currently being litigated.
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2. Petition Regarding Removal of Snow on 44th Avenue
The City Manager stated he had received a petition signed by 21 residents regarding
removal of snow plowed into driveways along 44th Avenue by City snowplows and
added that it is not the City's responsibility to plow driveways. The Mayor stated
he received a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Culver, 4401 4th St., in support of the petition.
Motion by' Logacz, seconded by I~orberg, to place the letter from Mr. and Mrs. Culver
and the petition on file.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Motion by' Hentges, seconded by Norberg, to concur with the City Manager in his
recommendation not to remove snow from private driveways.
Mr. Paul Lobash, 4400 Jackson, explained why he and the neighbors feel the City should
plow the snow from the driveway aprons. The Mayor noted that Mr. Lobash has the
option of using the alley as access to the street. Discussion continued on the problem.
Roll Call: All Ayes
The Mayor asked the City Manager to write a letter directed to Mr. Lobash, with copies
to the people on the petition, indicating the action taken by the Council and the
reasons for it.
The City Manager pointed out that the Recreation Department has a Rent-A-Kid program
where Mr. Lobash could hire a high school kid to shovel the snow for him.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Joint Session with Park Board Regarding Park Security
Bill Hollom, Park Board member, stated that there is a problem with the communications
between the park patrol and the police dispatcher. Wayne Patrol must use the public
works frequency to call the Columbia Heights dispatcher for assistance and after the
dispatcher goes off duty at 11:00 he has no way of contacting the police. The County's
policy is not to allow private contractor's to use the police frequency. Councilman
Logacz stated that this is a policy and policy can be altered.
Discussion continued on whether the Fire Department could monitor the calls after
ll:O0 and on why the patrol couldn't use the police radio frequency. Councilman
Norberg suggested the option of a radio telephone in the park patrol car so he could
telephone direct to the Anoka County dispatcher after ll:O0. The Mayor suggested some
additional checking to consider other sources of a solution and asked that the City
Manager work with Tom Rejzer, Assistant Park Superintendent, to investigate alternative
systems.
Tim Yantos, Administrative Assistant, stated he had calls from residents stating that
kids had been hurt on skatin9 rinks separated from hockey rinks by only a snow berm.
The insurance company has asked that the City not have these type of rinks because of
the claims made in the past. The Mayor asked that this be put in writing for the
Park Commission. If there are any questions then, the Council wil] discuss them.
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The Mayor stated that a resident has inquired about the lights at Mathaire, they
haven't been working for some time. Tom Rejzer stated that the electrical company
had been contacted and would be out this week to fix them.
RECESS at 9:35 p.m.
RECONVENE at lO:O0 p.m.
COUNCIL ORGANIZATION FOR 1979 (Continued)
The City Attorney stated that it is not necessary to reorganize the Council at this
time.
ORDINANCES:
2. First Reading of Ordinance Pertaining to Vending Machines
First Reading of Ordinance Pertaining to Honor System Food
Sales and Food Vending Machines
The City Manager stated that these are two ordinances dealing with the request made
by Councilman Hentges regarding food vending machines. The City Attorney proposed
these two methods for changing the City's ordinance. One option is to set up classes
of vending machines, the other is that the City could go out of the business of
licensing vending machines. He added that the City can charge a reasonable fee if
they inspect the vending machines.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Hentges, to direct the City Attorney to make a
reasonable attempt to ascertain the identities of people operating food selling
establishments within the City of Columbia Heights and take appropriate action.
Roll Call: Logacz, Norberg, Nawrocki - Aye
Hentges - Nay
OLD BUSINESS:
1. City Hall Addition, Renovation and Remodeling
The City Manager reported on the status of the City Hall remodeling. Bids were taken
on carpeting for several areas of the existing City Hall. The City has received a
settlement for damages to the carpeting incurred in the rain storms last summer,
however, they are not sufficient to replace all the carpeting. Discussion followed
on the material to be used for the ceiling in the hallway to the courtroom, alternatives
to the proposed ceiling, and on why this wasn't done in the original design.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Hentges, to table the matter until the next regular
meeting.
The City Manager reminded the Council that this would delay the installation of the
carpeting an additional three weeks at least.
Councilmen Norberg and Hentges withdrew their motion. Discussion continued on why
the remodeling hasn't been completed and on where the new carpeting would be installed.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Logacz, to authorize the bid for carpeting and vinyl
base in the City Hall remodeling project in the amount of $4650.00 to Ledwein Carpet
on the basis of low competitive bid.
Roll Call: All Ayes
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NEW BUSINESS:
2. Increase in City Attorney Retainer and Hourly Rate for 1979
The City Manager stated that a resolution has been submitted.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, that reading be dispensed with as sufficient
copies were available to the public.
Roll Call: All Ayes
RESOLUTION 79-5
ESTABLISHING THE ATTORNEY RETAINER FEE
AS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1979
WHEREAS, the City Council has caused a study to be made on all personnel with a
resulting classification and pay plan being developed, and
WHEREAS, the position of City Attorney has not been included in that study, and
WHEREAS, the position of City Attorney is established on a retainer basis in lieu
of a regular salaried position, and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney furnishes his own office, books, supplies, staff personnel,
and other expenses, and
WHEREAS, the work load and staff expenses of the City Attorney varies from time to
time,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Attorney Retainer be established effective
January l, 1978, as $13,800 per year, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney be paid on an hourly basis at the rate
of $40.00 per hour for Probate-County Court prosecution service up to 675 hours per
year. All prosecutions on excess of 675 hours per year to be handled at no additional
charge to the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney be paid on an hourly basis at the rate of
$40.00 per hour for all Probate County Court, District Court, and Minnesota Supreme
Court cases for all cases required to be prosecuted and or defended by the City of
Columbia Heights. Said rate to be effective January ], 1979.
Passed this 8th day of January, 1979.
Offered by: Norberg
Seconded by: Logacz
Roll Call: Logacz, Norberg, Hentges Aye
Nawrocki Nay
This resolution satisfies the President's guidelines for wage increases.
3. Wage Adjustments
The Mayor stated that the matter of the Council Secretary's salary was discussed at a
recent work session. The salary was recommended to be set at $965 retroactive to
the anniversary date, that no range be set at this time but at the next review
period. The increase will go into effect administratively.
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Discussion followed on the fact that the Council should pass a resolution periodically
stating the salaries approved by the Council. The City Attorney stated that the
public's right to know is involved and this is the reason for publishing the wage
increases.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Nawrocki, to direct the City Manager to present to
the Council quarterly a resolution for their consideration and adoption containing
the changes in wages during that quarter.
Roll Call: Logacz, Norberg, Nawrocki - Aye
Hentges - Nay
4. Replacement of Fire Equipment
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, to authorize the purchase of replacement
equipment from Akins Fire Equipment Company in the amount of $1,038 and 300' of 2~"
fire hose from Nardini Fire Equipment Company in the amount of $927.42, money to
come from revenue sharing fund.
Don Johnson, Fire Chief, stated that a claim has been made to the insurance company
for replacement of the equipment damaged fighting the fire at FMC. The Fridley
City Council may vote to pay the City the difference between the insurance
settlement and the cost of new equipment.
Roll Call: All Ayes
5. Insurance Commission Recommendation to Update City Building Values
The City Manager stated that the Insurance Commission recommends the reappraisal of
the City property and that the property be reappraised every five years.
Councilman Norberg asked how much the appraisal would cost and stated that he is not
ready to authorize this until he has an estimate of the cost of the reappraisal.
Motion by Norberg to direct the City Manager to extend the City insurance coverage
to include personal property the City owns as per the recommendation.
Discussion followed on whether the City's present insurance includes personal property.
Councilman Norberg withdrew his motion.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Hentges, to table this matter until the City Manager
can come forward with an estimate of the cost of the appraisal.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Motion by Logacz, seconded by Norberg, to extend the meeting until 12:O0.
Roll Call: All Ayes
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6. Other New Business:
Para-Transit - The Mayor has been told that the cabs do not have a No Smoking policy.
Motion by' Norberg, seconded by Logacz, that the Council direct staff to require a
No Smoking policy when these cabs are used for multi-passenger service and require
displaying a No Smoking sign.
Roll Call: Logacz, Norberg, Nawrocki - Aye
Hentges - Abstain
Basketball Team - The City Manager stated he had a request from the patrons of the
on sale liquor store asking if the City would sponsor a basketball team at a cost
of approximately $150.
Motion by Logacz, seconded by Hentges, to authorize the expense.
Councilman Norberg asked what the public purpose was and what type of teams they
would be playing.
Roll Call: Logacz, Hentges, Nawrocki - Aye
Norberg - Nay
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
The City Manager briefly went over his report which included the 911 status and
the Columbia Heights Hotel situation.
Councilman Norberg suggested asking the N.E. Senior citizen complex for a contribu-
tion of the same type as Crest View will be making in lieu of taxes.
Discussion Followed on why a 1/2 year employee for the assessment department was
necessary.
Councilman ;~orberg suggested that the report of the Fire Department's calls not be
discussed at this time but taken for further consideration.
LICENSES
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, that licenses as listed be approved upon
payment of proper fees and that the list be subject to possible deletions later.
Councilman Norberg questioned the beer license for Penn-Wood, Inc. Discussion followed
on the waiver for information necessary under the data privacy act.
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Hentges, to amend to extract the license for DW's from
the list of licenses for separate consideration.
The City Attorney stated that there may be some conditional use permit violations on
the part of DW's. Discussion followed on Lhe type of licenses being requested by
DW's and the procedure involved in the issuance of the conditional use permit. The
City Attorney recommends passing the license and subsequently holding a public
hearing to revoke the license if DW's is in violation.
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Roll Call:
Hentges - Aye
Logacz, Norberg, Nawrocki - Nay
Motion fails.
Roll Call on original motion:
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Logacz, Norberg, Nawrocki - Aye
Hentges - Nay
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, that bills as listed be paid out of their
proper funds, to include #28043 to Fire Instructor's Association in the amount of
$345 withheld from the last meeting.
Councilman Norberg questioned bills #28207, #30045 and #30052.
Roll Call: All Ayes
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Norberg, seconded by Logacz, to adjourn at 12:20 a.m.
Roll Call: All Ayes
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~7~nc i 1 Secreta~ry
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor