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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMar 23, 1981 (3)Official Proceedings Columbia Heights City Council Regular Meeting March 23, 1981 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 8:00 pm. 1. Roll Call Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--present 2. Invocation The Invocation was offered by Pastor Henderson from Peoples' Church. 3. Minutes of Previous Meeting Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz to approve the minutes of the February 23rd Regular Meeting of the City Council, as presented in writing and that the reading be dispensed with. Ro]l call: Al1 ayes 4. Oral Petitions None Ordinances and Resolutions a. Resolution 81-17 being a resolution regarding execution of an agreement between the City of Columbia Heights, the City of St. Anthony, Soo Line Railroad Company, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation This item is for construction of a new railroad signal at the intersection of Stinson Boulvard and the Soo Line Railroad track. The cost of the project would be financed with 90% federal money and 10% local money, the City's share being 5% or $3,330.15 coming from the General Fund-Unexpended Fund Balance as indicated at the July 14, 1980 meeting. Motion by Heintz, second by Norberg to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes Since this is a safety measure, Councilman Hentges questioned why the Soo Line Rail- road isn't sharing the costs. He was advised that they are charged with the instal- lation and maintenance. Traditionally, railroads haven't paid costs when this type of installation is done since the need for signals is established because of the existence of streets. R E S O LU T I O N No. 81-17 BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights enter into an Agreement with Soo Line Railroad Company and the Commissioner of Transportation for the installation and maintenance of railroad crossing signals at the intersection of Stinson Boulevard with the tracks of Soo Line Railroad Company in St. Anthony and Columbia Heights and appointing the Commissioner of Transportatio~ agent for the City to supervise said project and administer available Federal Funds in accordance with Minnesota Statute, Section 161.36 {1980). ne City's share of the cost shall be S percent of the total cost. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Manager be and they are hereby authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City. Dated this 23 day of March , 19 81 · Regular Council Meeting March 23, 1981 page 2 OFFERED: Norberg SECONDED: Heintz ROLL CALL: All ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary STATE OF ~flNNESOTA ) ) ss CITY OF COL~IBIA HEIGHTS) CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of a Resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights at a duly authorized meeting thereof held in the City Hall at Columbia Heights, ~linnesota, on the 23 day of March , 19 8] , as disclosed by the records of said City Council in my possession. City Clerk Motion by Logacz, second Heintz to authorize participation in the conszruction of a new railroad signal with gates at the intersection of Stinson Boulevard and the Soo Line Railroad track with the cost of such construction being financed from the Gen- eral Fund-Unexpended Fund Balance. Roll call: All ayes b. Resolution 81-18 being a resolution supporting an increase in membership on the Anoka County Board of Commissioners. The results of the 1980 Census will require redistricting of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners. This resolution indicates the support of the City Council to increase the board size from five members to seven members. Motion by Heintz, second by Hentges to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION 81-18 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP ON THE ANOKA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Council Meeting March 23, 1981 page 3 WHEREAS, the results of the 1980 Census will require redistricting of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners, and, WHEREAS, there has been considerable growth and redistribution of the population of Anoka County, and, WHEREAS, there have been proposals made to increase the size of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners from five members to seven, and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbla Heights feels that the continued high level of representation of the interests of the citizens of Columbia Heights and Anoka County can best be met by increasing the size of the County Board of Commissioners from five members to seven members to offset some of the impact of the popula- tion increase. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does hereby indicate its support for the proposal to increase the size of the County Board of Commissioners from five to seven members. Passed this 23 day of Harch, 1981 Offered by: Heintz Seconded by: Hentges Roll Call: All ayes /jJo-~khne Student, '~ouncil Secretary Bru~G Nawrocki, Ptayor Communications a. Renewal of Bus Insurance Policy This policy expires on April 13, 1981 and its renewal is recommended by the Cityts Insurance Commission. Motion by Hcintz, second by Hentges to authorize the City Manager to renew the bus liability insurance policy with National Indemnity Company at a premium of $1,392. This item is paid for from the Insurance Account in the MaYor/Council Budget. The City Manager felt this money came from this account since the bus is used for community activities. The Mayor thought it came from this account because it was initially considered at a time other than budget time. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting March 23, 1981 page 4 b. Letter from Chairman of the Science, Technology and Energy Commission This letter speaks to the vacancy on the Commission and asks the Council~ when making an appo!ntment~to consider an individual with a professional background in data processing. Motion by Heintz, second by Norberg to authorize the Science, Technology & Energy Com- mission to seek applicants of individuals who have professional backgrounds in data processing; plus review of those applications presently on file, as well as, advertis- ing in local newspapers. Roll call: All ayes c. Metropolitan Council Letter Regarding Light Rail Transit A specia~ public meeting regarding light rail transit will be held at 7pm on March 31st. The purpose of the meeting is to give interested citizens the opportunity to learn about and comment on light rail transit. This was an informational item. d. Queen Program A letter was received from the person who has guided the queen program for many years. The letter is a request for some assistance with this program presentl~with the intent that the program may eventually be taken over by others. This was an informational item. e. Public Employees of Minnesota Letter This letter is requesting that the City Council recognize a labor group.entitled, ~Management Employees of Governmental Agencies° for the purposes of collective bar- g~ng. This would be a supervisory unit. The City Manager advised the Council not t the r~quest of PEM and instruct him to so advise the organization. Lew Bailey, a csentative of MEGA, addressed the Council. Motion by Hentges, second by Heintz to deny the request of MEGA to be certified as the bargaining unit. Roll call: All ayes 7. Old and New Business a. Old Business 1. Fire Department-Purchase of Portable Oxygen Equipment Motion by Hentges, second by Heintz to authorize the purchase of two resuscitation units and two demand valves with face pieces from Armstrong Industries,Inc. in the amount of $852, based upon low, informal quotation. Roll call: All ayes 2. St. Matthew's Church-- Traffic Signs The following motion was tabled at the March 9th Council meeting: "Motion by Heintz, second by Norberg to authorize the placement of two signs; one on the east side of Washington Street that will read "No Parking Anytime" (replacing the sign that reads "No Parking On Sunday") and a sign that reads "No Parking Here To Corner" on the north corner of the parking lot on the west side of Washington Street, based on the recommendation of the Traffic Commission." The following substitute motion was offered. Substitute motion by Norberg, second by Logacz to authorize the placement of "No Parking Anytime" signs on the east side of Washington Street in front of St. Mat- thew's property. Councilman Hentges referred to the Police Department's recommendation to the Traffic Commission rega;-ding congestion that results when parking is allowed on the west side of Washington Street. Roll call on substitute motion: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki--aye Hentges--nay Roll call on the substitute motion as presented: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki-- aye Hentges--nay Regular Council Meeting March 23, 1981 page 5 b. New Business I. Contribution to Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. for the Coordinated Senior Outreach Program The coordinator for this program and two of the staff came to this Council meeting. They informed the Council of some of the activities that have specifically taken place in Columbia Heights during the last year. The City is the only city in the County that has had two persons from this program working exclusively here. This program is no longer receiving funds from the federal government. The City Manager advised that this item has not been budgeted for in the year of 198l and suggested where a contribution could be financed. A request was made of the program director for a copy of the prog'ram's financial report and sources of contribution list. Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz to authorize the expenditure of $2,000 in sup- port of the Coordinated Senior Outreach Program conducted by the Anoka County Com- munity Program, Inc.; such monies to come from the General Fund-Unexpended Fund Bal- ance. Roll call: All ayes 2. Setting Salary--New Hire Motion by Logacz, second by Heintz to estab]ish the salary of $1,578 for Larry Johansson, Senior Property Appraiser, effective April 13, 1981. Roll call: All ayes 3. Authorization to Seek Bids for the Purchase of Cash Registers This item deals with seeking bids to purchase three electronic cash registers with the ~.~' opening on April 22, 1981 :~on by Heintz, second by Hentges to authorize the City Manager to seek bids for the purchase of cash registers; bid opening to be April 22, 1981. Ro]l call:All ayes RECESS: 9:30 pm RECONVENE: 9:$5 pm 4. Award of Seal Coat Bid Motion by Norberg, second by Heintz to award the City's seal coating bid to Bitumin- ous Roadways,Inc. of Minneapolis in the amount of $138,968.70 based upon formal bid. Motion to amend by Hentges to eliminate 5th Street from 40th to 44th Avenue and 38th Avenue from 5th Street to Madison Place from the seal coating project. Motion dies for lack of a second. Roll call: All ayes 5. Science, Technology and Energy Commission Report The Commission submitted a report on the City garage f)oor to the Council. Chairman Karn attended this meeting to receive any reaction to the report by the Council~as well as, any comments or questions. Councilman Norberg reveiwed some of the specifics of the report. The City Manager was asked to contact the structural engineer for the City garage for any additional information he may have on this problem with the floor. Money has been budgeted for this repair. The Mayor commended the Commission on the quality of the report. 6. On-Sale Liquor Store--Hours of Operation Upon reviewing hours of operation at the on-sale liquor store some have proven to be unprofitable. They will be as follows: Weekdays: Open at I1 am instead of 8 am Saturdays: Open at lOam instead of 8 am Hours at the off-sale liquor stores will continue as in the past No Council action is necessary as these changes can be done administratively. 7. Purchase of Unit Heater for Pump Station # 3 Motion by Hentges, second by Heintz to authorize the City Manager to purchase one Regular Council Meeting March 23, 1981 page 6 EEXL 125 hi-efficiency unit heater from Frank's Plumbing and Heating at a price of $1,305 installed, based upon low, informal quotations. Roll call: All ayes 8. Award of Bid for Asphalt and Oil Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to award the asphalt and oil bid to Koch Refining Company based upon bid prices for materials picked up and materials delivered and distributed as reflected on the bid tabulation submitted by the City Manager; such prices are based upon the low informal bid received. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Heintz, second by Norberg to award the bid for purchase of crack filler to L.N.Sickels Company based upon the pick up price of $0.1550/lb., based upon low, formal quotation. Roll call: All ayes 9. Award of Asphaltic Paving Materials Motion by Heintz, second by Hentges to award the bid for asphaltic patching materials to C.S.McCrossan for the following types of material: Standard mix--S17.50 per ton; Fine mix--S18.50 per ton; and Fine mix plus filler--$20.O0 per ton, based upon low, formal quotation. Roll call: All ayes IO. Award of B d for Aggregate Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz to award the aggregate bid for various materials as follows: PICKED UP DELIVERED BID A C BID B J BID C J BID D J *C BID E-2 J BID E-4 J BID F BID G S. McCrossan $ 5.69/Ton Buesing Bros. $ 4.19/Ton Shlely $ 5.32/Ton Buesing Bros. $ 4.16/Ton Shiely $ 3.82/Ton Buesing Bros. $ 3.29/Ton Shiely $ 5.32/Ton J.L. Shiely $ 4.80/Ton McCrossan $ 4.24/Ton Shiely $ 7.59/Ton Barton Co. $ 6.40/Ton Shiely $22.57/Ton J.L. Shiely $11.95/Ton Arsenal Sand $ 3.95/Ton Midwest Asphalt $ 6.10/Ton Arsenal Sand $ 5.16/Ton £. S. McCrossan' $ 6.59/Ton Bid A: Bid B: Bid C: Bid D: Bid E: Bid E: Bid F: Bid G: TYPE OF MATERIAL Minnesota Highway BA-2 Minnesota Highway Class 5 Select Granular Borrow Minnesota Highway Class 2 Minnesota Highway FA-2 Minnesota Highway FA-4 Sanding Sand Coarse Aggregate based upon low, formal quotation. Roll call: All ayes Il. Tree Removal Bid Motion by Heintz, second by Hentges to award the bid for tree removal to Clark Land- scaping for a unit price of $5.75/in diameter, based upon low, formal quotation. Roll call: All ayes 12. Storm Sewer Project The Mayor reviewed what had in the past been the policy of the Council with regard to storm sewer project assessments. He has an on-going concern with a storm sewer project that had recently been denied, but still poses the potential for considerable problems for the residents when there is an abundance of rain. He feels the Council still has a Regular Council Meeting March 23, 1981 page 7 responsibility to meet a legitimate need. 13. Minneapolis Resolution Supporting Wearing of Green Ribbons Recently, Minneapolis passed a resolution supporting the wearing of green ribbons signify- ing concern for the missing children in Atlanta, Georgia. Members of the City Councll received a copy of this resolution and discussed taking a similar action. It was general- ly felt an action more meaningful should be taken. Establishing a memorial or making a monetary donation was a consideration. The City Attorney was directed to make a presenta- tion at the next regular council meeting. 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager This report was presented in written form. The City Manager spoke to certain items in the report; additional subjects for consideration at the work session, March 2qth; results of survey mailed to residents in the Upland Crest area; and changes in relocation plan of qlst Avenue. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney gave an update on the Wolff property. Councilman Logacz inquired if the light that was requested for Peters Place and Reservoir Boulevard has been installed yet. He was advised there have been problems with easements and an alternative site for placement is being explored. 9. Licenses Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz that the licenses be granted, upon payment of proper fee, with the exclusion of the two license applications from Vendall Bulk Vending. Councilman Heintz requested clarification about this vendor and why a fee waiver was being requested. Roll call: All ayes lO. ~ayment of Bills Motion by Heintz, second by Logacz that the bills be paid out of proper funds as listed. Roll call: Ail ayes Adjournment Motion by Norberg, second by Heintz to adjourn the meeting. Roll call: All ayes Adjourned at 11:00 pm. Bru~e G. Nawrocki, Mayor po-Anhe StUdent, C~uncil Secretary