HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 26, 1981 (2)Official Proceedings
Columbia Heights City Council Regular Meeting
May 26, 1981
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 8:00 pm.
1. Roll Call: togacz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--present Heintz--absent
2. Invocation: The Invocation was offered by John Schedler the Finance Director°
3. Minutes of Previous Meetings: Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to approve the
minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 27th; the Regular Council Meeting of
May llth; and the Continued Board of Review Meeting of May llth, as presented in
writing, and that the reading be dispensed with. Roll call: All ayes
4. Oral Petitions
Robert Solem, 1416 43rd Avenue, came to the meeting to discuss an assessment he has
received on property he owns on 42½ Avenue. He feels it is very high. He did not
attend the Board of Review meeting held previously. He was advised his concern would
be directed to the City Assessor and he will receive a written response regarding
the assessment on his property. He prefers to receive a verbal explanation and will
return to the next regular Council meetinq on June 8th.
5. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Second Reading of Ordinance No.952 being an ordinance amending Ordinance No.853,
City Code of 1977, conveying certain real property to the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota. This ordinance will transfer land from the
City to the HRA which will eventually be sold to P.J.Gaughan, one of the developers
of the Downtown Development Project.
Motion by Norberg, second by Logacz to waive the reading of the ordinance there being
ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
Councilman Norberg had some concerns with the transferring of the monies involved with
this sale. He feels this should be done in a fashion whereby the~City can benefit from
any interest that may accrue.
OKDINANCE NO. 952
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977,
CONVEYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AlrfBORITY OF COLUMMIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
Section 2:
Section 3:
Section 4:
The City of Columbia Heights shall sell and convey to the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota the following
described real property, to-wit:
The North 135.00 feet of Lot 12, Block 5, "Reservoir
Hills", Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota
The sale price shall be One Dollar ($1.00).
The Mayor and City Manager shall be and herein are authorized to execute
and deliver a Quit Claim Deed for said real property.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty
(30) days after its passage.
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May 26, 1981
page 2
First reading:
Second reading:
Date of passage:
May ll, 1981
May 26, 1981
May 26, 1981
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
//J~-An~ Student, Secr-~tary
~// to the Council
Logacz
Hentges
Logacz, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye
Norberg--nay
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
b. Resolution 81-29 Subdivision Request
This request deals with property in LaBelle Park referred to in Ordinance No. 952
Motion by Logacz, second by Hentges to waive the reading of the resolution there being
ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLTUION NO. 81-2q Fee $10.00
SUBDIVISION R~UEST Date Paid:
Receipt No.:
CITY OF COLIJHBIA HEIGHTS
590 - 40 TH AVENUE N.E.
I, Bruce G.Nawrocki,Mayor & Robert S.Bocwinski, City Manager '
Hereby request a split of PLAT No. 34416 , PARCEL No. 6001
Legally described as: Part of lots 8,9,10,11,12,13 etc., block 5, Reservoir Hills,
Anoka County, Minnesota. (SEE OVER)
THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE:
~rt to H.R.A.: The North 135.O0 feet of lot 12, block 5, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota.
ity: Remainder of plat 34416, Parcel 6001
Be it further resolved that special assessments of record in the office of the
City of Columbia Heights as of this day, against the above described property, In
the amount of $ -0- be divided. Paid.
Any pending or future assessments will be levied according to the new split Is
approved this day. BF~.G.Naj~//~
Planning Department Action: . ~_7~/~,w
S~nature of~ Owner. Notarized
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May 26, 1981
page 3
By: Date
City Council Action:
APPROVED
this ?6 day o~ May
Offered by: Logacz
Seconded by: Hentges
Roll Call': All ayes
590 - 4Otb Ave. N.E.
Owner's address
Telephone No. 788-9221
Subscribed and sworn to before me thls
19 R1 ·
/.j;r~cr~tary to the Co~cll
BrJce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
c. First Reading of Ordinance No.955 being an ordinance amending Ordinance No.853,
City Code of 1977, related to off-sale liquor ~tore hours.
Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to waive the reading of the ordinance there being
ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 955
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY
CODE OF 1977, RELATED TO OFF-SALE LIQUOR SALES
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
Section 4.401(4)(a) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21,
1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: _
No "Off-sales" of intoxicating liquor shall be made on New Year's
Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day, on any
Sunday after the hour of 1 a m., nor between the hours of 1 a.m.
and 8 p.m..on the day of any state-wide election.
Sales on Monday through Friday shall be between the hours of 8 a.m.
and 8 p.m. unless such day precedes an above-named holiday.
Sales on Saturday and any weekday preceding the above-named holi-
days shall be between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
is herewith amended to read as follows, to-wit:
No "Off-sales" of intoxicating liquor shall be made on New Year's
Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day, on any
Sunday after the hour of 1 a.m., nor between the hours of 1 a.m.
and 8 p.m. on the day of any state-wide election.
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May 26, 1981
page 4
Sales on Monday through Thursday shall be between the hours of $ a.m.
and 8 p.m. unless such day precedes an above-named holiday.
Sales on Friday, Saturday, and any weekday preceding the above-named
holidays shall be between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30)
days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
May 26, 1981
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Secretary to
the Council
d. (1) First Reading of Ordinance No.956 being an ordinance amending Ordinance No.853,
City Code of 1977, by amending Chapter V, Section 41 of the Charter of the City of Col-
umbia Heights pertaining to Action of Council on Petition
Motion by Norberg, second by Logacz to waive the reading of the ordinance there being
ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 956
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE
OF 1977, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 5, SECTION 41 OF THE CHARTER
OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PERTAINING TO ACTION OF
COUNCIL ON PETITION
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: CHAPTER 5, SECTION 41 of The Charter of the City of Columbia Heights which
reads as follows, to-wit:
"ACTION OF COUNCIL ON PETITION. Whenever the petition shall be found to
be sufficient, the city clerk shall so certify to the council at its
next meeting, and the council shall at once read the measure and refer
it to an appropriate committee, which may be a committee of the whole.
The committee or council shall thereupon provide for public hearings upon
the measure, after the holding of which the measure shall be finally
acted upon by the council not later than sixty-five days after the date
upon which such measure was submitted to the council by the city clerk.
If the council shall fail to pass the proposed measure, or shall pass it
in a form different from that set forth in the petition and unsatisfactory
to the petitioners, lhe proposed measure shall be submitted by the council
to vote of the electors at the next election occurring not less than three
months after the date of the final action by the council, and if no elec-
tion is to be held within three months from such date, then the council
shall call a special election to be held not less than thirty nor more
than forty-five days from such date. In case the council passes the pro-
posed measure with amendments and at least four-fifths of the committee of
I
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May 26, 1981
page 5
petitioners do not express their dissatisfaction with such amended form by
a certificate filed with the city clerk within ten days from the passage
thereof by the council, then the measure need not be submitted to the.elec-
tors."
is herewith amended to read as follows, to-wit:
"ACTION OF COUNCIL ON PETITION. Whenever the petition shall be found to
be sufficient, the city clerk shall so certify to the council at its
next meeting, and the council shall at once read the measure and refer
it to an appropriate committee, which may be a committee of the whole.
The committee or council shall thereupon provide for public hearings upon
the measure, after the holding of which the measure shall be finally
acted upon by the council not later than sixty-five days after the date
upon which such measure was submitted to the council by the city clerk.
If the council shall fail to pass the p;oposed measure, or shall pass it
in a form different from that set forth in the petition and unsatisfactory
to the petitioners, the proposed measure shall be submitted by the council
to vote of the electors at the next election occurring not more than three
months after the date of the final action by the council, and if no other-
wise scheduled election is to be held within three months from such date,
then the council shall call a special election to be held not less than
thirty nor more than forty-five days from such date. In case the council
passes the proposed measure with amendments and at least four-fifths of
the committee of petitioners do not express their dissatisfaction with such
amended form by a certificate filed with the city clerk within ten days
from the passage thereof by the council, then the measure need not he
submitted to the electors."
Section 2:
The appendix section of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977,-passed
June 21, 1977, is herewith amended to contain the said Charter amend-
ment.
Section 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after ninety
(90) days after its publication.
First reading:
Second reading:
Date of Passage:
May 26, 1981
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Secretary to
the Council
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page 6
d.(2) Resolution 81-30 being a resolution authorizing a Public Hearing on Ordinance
No.956, amending the Charter of the City of Columbia Heights. This resolution calls
for the second reading of Ordinance No.956 to take place July 13, 1981 at 8:00 pm
which will be the public hearing.
The resolution was read by Bob Bocwinski, City Manager,
RESOLUTION NO. 81-30
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
ORDINANCE NO. 956, AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS:
That a public hearing is herewith called for July 13, 1981 at 8:00 p.m.
for the purpose of considering passage of an amendment to The Charter
of The City of Columbia Heights.
That the text of the proposed amendment is contained in Exhibit A, attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Ordinance No. 956. That the second reading
of Ordinance No. 956 will take place at the said public hearing.
Passed this 26 day of May
, 1981.
Offered by: Norberg
Seconded by: Hentges
Roll Call: All ayes
J~-knne~Stud'en~, Secr~'-~etary to
the Council
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
e. Resolution 81-31 being a resolution establishing animal impounding fee,
The resolution was read by Bob Bocwinski, City Manager. Discussion followed regarding
an increase in some of the fees and the recommendation of the Police Chief. Councilman
Norberg felt since this item did not go out for bids that perhaps the best deal was
not being gotten. Extension of the Animal Pick Up Contract was scheduled to be discussed
later in this meeting and Councilman Norberg felt this resolution should not be decided
until that item had been decided.
Motion by Norbe,-g to table until later in the meeting. Motion dies for lack of a second.
RESOLUTION 81- 31
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ANIMAL IMPOUNDING FEE
~egular Council Meeting
May 26, 1981
page ?
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLUHBIA HEIGHTS THAT:
All animals housed at the animal impoundment will be
assessed a $15.00 impoundment fee effec~.iyely .i~_._nx~e__~.ia~e~L ..........
Passed this 2~ day of May, 1981.
Offered By: Logacz
Seconded By:
Roll Call:
Hentges
Logacz, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay
-Anne Stu~lent, Co~cil
Secretary
6. Communications
a. Certificate of Occupancy-Mr.& Mrs. Marvin O'Donnell & Mr.& Mrs. Thomas Pinkerton
The Building Inspector had declined to issue certificates of occupancy to the above
parties until certain items in their homes have been completed. They are appealing
this decision to the City Council. Presently, they are renting homes from the HRA
with the understanding that they must vacate those homes by June l, 1981. Councilman
Hentges has viewed the 0'Donnell home at 1232 43 Avenue and feels with the items they
have just recently completed it is ready for occupancy. The O'Donnell's advised the
Council they have completed nearly all work required by the Building Inspector since
he last viewed the property.
Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to grant the certificate of occupancy to Mr.& Mrs.
Marvin O'Donnell for the home located at 1232 43rd Avenue. Roll call: All ayes
The City Manager reviewed all of the items to be completed before the Building Inspector
can issue a certificate of occupancy on the Pinkerton home located at 1026 43rd Avenue.
These items were listed in a memo from the Building Inspector, dated May 22, 1981. Mrs.
Pinkerton gave the Council a timetable in which it is hoped most of the items needing
finishing will be completed. Her primary concern at this time is the deadline for moving
out of their present rental unit. Councilman Hentges advised her that there would be an
additional two weeks extension to that deadline of June 1st.
Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to table this request for further information until
the next regular meeting on June 8th. Roll call: Logacz, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg-
nay
7. Old and New Business
a. Old Business
1. Voss Parking Lot
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Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz that the Council authorize the acceptance of two lotsO
adjacent to Voss Parking Lot from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Roll call: All
ayes
b. New Business
1. Authorization to Seek Bids for Sullivan Lake Park Improvements
With the use of maps, the City Manager and the Public Works Director reviewed all of
the plans for this project. Residents of this area also viewed these maps and asked
questions of the staff. Their concerns involved displacement of wildlife and trees,
as well as, potential ~or problems with a pathway that circles the entire lake.
After seeing the maps and hearing the explanation of the type of fencing being con-
sidere~ for erection near their property and adjacent to the pathway some of the
people were less apprehensive about the whole project. Some of the Council members
expressed concern with certain items included in the plans as well as with the laroe
number of lights being proposed. The Mayor presently supports having a pathway all the
way around the lake with a fence erected as indicated on the map. He felt if this poses
a problem to residents whose homes are adjacent to this park. The pathway in this area be
removed and the land be restored to its original condition as close as possible.
Motion by Logacz, second by Hentges to proceed with the plans as presented, including
recommendations as made by the Mayor and Council members; with the stipulation that if
the pathway encircling the entire lake does not prove manageable it be closed and restored
to it previous condition in the areas that prove troublesome; and that the City Manager
be authorized to seek bids for the project with the understanding that he will receive
from the Park Board recommendations for alternatives. These alternatives to be specified
in two ways; one part of the package will include all items designated as necessary to
qualify for the Lawcon Grant, the other parts of the alternative package to include
options prioritized by degree of importance and costs (deduct items).
RECESS: ll:20
RECONVENE: 11:45
2. Extension of Anima! Pick Up Contract
Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to extend the animal pick up contract with Blaine
Midway All Pets,Inc. for the following rates:
Regular Patrol ........ $15.00 per hour
Extra Services ........ $17.50 per hour
Boarding .............. $ 4.00 per day
and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute the contract
for the above services. This contract is for nineteen months. Roll call: All ayes
3. Request to Hold Block Party on 6th Street Between 48th and 49th Avenues
Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to authorize a block party to be held on 6th Street
between 48th Avenue and 49th Avenue on Juty 25, 1981, between Noon and 11:00 pm.
Roll call: All ayes
4. Relocation of 41st Avenue- New Right-of-Way
Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to accept the conveyance of the Warranty Deed from
the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the relocation of 41st
Avenue right-of-way. Roll call: All ayes
5. Bid Award for the Reconstruction of 41st Avenue
Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to award the construction contract for the reloca-
tion of 41st Avenue to P.J.Gaughan,lnc. in the amount of $229,684.80, based upon low,
formal bid; and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute
a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes
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6. Award of Bid and Excavating Contract for Reconstruction of 37th Avenue
Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to concur in the authorization of the bid for
wor-k on 37th Avenue to N.D.H., Inc. based on low, competitive bid, in the amount
of $628,581.60. Some discussion followed about all of the bidders and what consti-
tutes a non-responsible bidder. Roll call: All ayes
7. Authorization to Purchase Paint
Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to authorize the City Manager to expend funds for
the purchase of paint from Diamond Vogel Paint Company, Minnesota Division, in the
amount of $596.76, based upon low, informal quotation. This figure includes delivery.
Roll call: All ayes
8. Annual Spring Clean Up--Final Report and Payment
Motion by Logacz, second by Norberg to authorize final payment in the amount j of $13,702.50
to M.C.S. Refuse, Inc. for services rendered during the City's Annual Spring Clean Up;
and furthermore, that $9,214.32 be financed from the City's General Fund-Unexpended Fund
Balance. Since this item went over the budget ideas were discussed concerning next year's
spring clean up and ways to hold costs. Roll call: All ayes
9. Inflow and Infiltration Study of the City's Sanitary Sewer System
Motion by Hentges, second by Logacz to authorize the City Manager to seek engineering
services in order to prepare a plan of study regarding an inflow and infiltration
analysis. Councilman Norberg questioned if this study is really needed. The Mayor feels
it has considerable merit in that it will conclude if the City is being overcharged by
the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. Roll call: All ayes
10. Joint Meeting Date with District # 13 School Board
Monday, June Ist was chosen for the date for the joint meeting between the City Council
and the District # 13 School Board.
Il.Southern Police Institute
Stu Anderson, the Police Chief, attended a three month long course of study at the
Southern Police Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. He was awarded a certificate of
completion and made the Dean's List for the Institute. The Mayor congratulated him
on his accomplishments and the Chief thanked the Council for affording him the oppor-
tunity to attend.
12. Councilman Hentges asked the Public Works Director to check on the public use of
a water tap on 39th and Jefferson.
13. Councilman Hentges asked that a tree located on 41st and Quincy be checked because
it is blocking a stop sign. He had the same concern regarding trees on 44th and Monroe.
14. Councilman Norberg spoke to the poor condition some Q~tbe. l.~ght~ i~n_tb¢_.~ou0cil
chambers are in and hoped that they will be adjusted.
15. Assistant Weed Inspector
The Mayor spoke to the compensation for the assistant weed inspector in the City.
The salary and responsibilities were discussed for this seasonal position.
Motion by Logacz, second by Norberg to authorize the employment of an assistant
weed inspector, that person being John Murzyn, at the fee of $1,800 for the season
with $1,200 to come from the General Unallocated Fund Surplus. Roll call: All ayes
The Public Works Director told the Council he will meet with John Mur~yn to determine
a time frame for cutting the weeds he so designates.
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15. Block Party--42½ Avenue
A letter was received requesting permission to hold a block party on the east end of
42½ Avenue on July llth. It was noted that the letter was signed by residents who live
at the west end of the avenue. Councilman Norberg felt this was setting an interesting
precedent if it is passed. Someone could choose to have a block party and close off a
street on which they do not reside or do not reside in the area that is being closed to
immediate residents in the area. He felt this would not be a good policy.
Motion by Logacz second by Hentges to grant permission to have a block party with the
west end of 42½ Avenue blocked off on July llth. Roll call: Logacz, Hentges, Nawrocki--
aye Norberg--nay
8. Reports
a. City Managerls Report
This report was presented in writing.
b. City Attorney's Report
There was nothing to discuss at this time.
9. Licenses
Motion by Logacz, second by Norberg to grant the licenses, as listed in writing,
upon proper payment of fee. Roll call: All ayes
Supplemental License List
Motion by Logacz, second by Hentges to grant the licenses, as listed in writing on
the supplemental license list, upon proper payment of fee, and subject to the approvalt
of the Safety and Health Inspector, Building Inspector and Fire Inspector. Roll call:
All ayes
10. Payment of Bills
Motion by Logacz, second by Hentges to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds.
Regarding bill # 40206 for the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission the City Managec
Public Works Director were directed to follow through on the accuracy of this charge
and the City Attorney was requested to review the contractural agreement the City
has with the M.W.C.C. Roll call: All ayes
Ajournment
Motion by Logacz,
second by Norberg to adjourn the meeti~l
Bruce-G. Nawrocki, Mayor
/g~'- An 6'e~- S t u d e n t, C o u n~l~l
Secretary
ayes