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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUHCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 22, 1982
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 8:00 pm.
1. Roll call: Hovland, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--present Petkoff--absent
2. Invocation: The Invocation was offered by Pastor Douglas Henderson of Peoples Church.
3. Minutes of Previous Meetings: None
4. Oral Petitions: A resident requested further information regarding a weed charge that he
had received. A second resident has two concerns, one of which dealt with replacement of a
tree that had been damaged by a motorist and another regarding the placement of a cable over-
head wire. Installation of the cable wire will be viewed and any action to be taken will be
put in writing with a copy of the information to the resident and the City Council.
5. Ordinances and Resolutions:
a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1028 Pertaining to Historical Signs
Motion by Norberg, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample
copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
The City Attorney passed out copies of Ordinance No. 1030, a revised version of Ordinance No.
1028. Ordinance No. 1030 contained changes suggested by Council and staff at the first read-
ing of Ordinance No. 1028. Much discussion followed regarding proposed changes to the sign
ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 1028
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO
HISTORICAL SIGNS
'The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section l:
9.117A (5)
Section 9.117(A)(5) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21,
1977, which reads as follows, to-wit:
Exempt Signs: In all districts, the provisions of this section shall not apply
to the following signs:
(a) Signs of any governmental unit designed for regulatory and safety purposes.
(bi Memorial plaques, cornerstones and historical tablets.
(c) Political signs in residential areas not to exceed 'eight ,~) square feet per
surface, and limited to two (2) surfaces, provided they are displayed not more
than thirty (30) days prior to an election or referendum and not more than seven
(7) days following said election or referendum for which the sign is being erected.
(d) Directional signs not more than two (2) in number identifying the location
and nature of a building, structure, or use which is not readily visible from
the street, serving such building, structure, or use on lands forming part of
the site of such buildings, structure, or uses, provided that each such sign is
not more than ten (!0) square feet in total area.
(e) Signs not exceeding nine (9) square feet in area located upon private prop-
erty and directed toward the prevention of trespassing.
(fi Windown signage which does not exceed twenty-five Dercent (2G~ of the tnt~l
area of the window on or in which it is displayed.
(g) Temporary signs pertaining to drives or events of eleemosynary, educational
or religious organizations, provided that such signs shall not be erected or
posted for a period of more than fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the
event and shall be removed within three (3) days thereafter.
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November 22, 1982
page 2
(h) Flags or emblems of political, civic, philanthropic, educational or
religious organizations.
(i) Incidental signs.
(j) Temporary on-site signs advertising the sale, lease or rental of the lot or
premises upon which such signs are situated, provided the combined area of such
signs fronting upon each street which bounds such lot or premises shall not exceed
a ratio of one (1) square foot of sign area for each one thousand (1,O00) square
feet of lot area, but need not be less than six (6) square feet. No such tempor-
ary on-site sign shall exceed eight (8) square feet nor remain past the date of
termination of such offering.
(k) One on-site temporary sign advertising a group of lots for sale within a sub-
division or a group of houses for sale within a housing project along each street
frontage which bounds such subdivision or project, provided that the total area
of such sign shall not exceed the greater of sixty-four (64) square feet with no
single dimension in excess of sixteen feet (16') or eight (8) square feet per
lot or house for sale. No such on-site temporary sign shall remain past the
date of sale of the last lot within the subdivision or the last house within the
housing project.
(1) Temporary on-site signs indicating the name and nature of a construction or
demolition project, plus the names of the contractors, subcontractors.
and
professional advisors, provided the combined area of such signs fron[ingUpon
each street which bounds such project shall not exceed a ratio of two (2) square
feet of sign area for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of lot area. In no
case shall the combined area of such signs fronting upon each street exceed the
greater of sixty-four (64) square feet with no single dimension in excess of
sixteen feet (16') or eight (8) square feet per house or lot on which such con-
struction or demolition project, at which time such signs shall be removed.
(m) One (1) wall sign per dwelling for permitted home occupations not to exceed
one (1) square foot per surface and limited to one (1) surface."
is herewith amended to read as follows:
9. :Ll?A (5)
<Exempt Signs: ]n all districts, the provisions of this section
not apply to the following si~s:
(a) Signs of any governmental unit designed for regulatory and safety
purposes.
(b) Memorial plaques, cornerstones and historical tablets.
(c)
Political signs in residential areas not to exceed eight (8) square
fee: per surface, and liuflted to two (2) surfaces, provided they
are displayed not nors than thirty (30) days prior to an election
or referendum and not more than aeven '(7) days following said
election or referendu~ for ~hich the sign is being Irscted.
(d)
Directional signs not nors than ~vo (2) in number identifying the
location and nature of a building, structure, or use vhich is not
readily visible from the street, serving such building, structure,
oz use on lands forndng part of the site of such buildings, structure,
or uses, provided that each such sign is not more than ten (lO)
square feet in total area.
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November 22, 1982
page 3
(e) Signs not exceeding n~ne (9) square feet in ·rea located upon pri-
vate property and directed toward the prev~tion of trespassing.
~indov signage which does not exceed twenty-five percent (25Z) of
the total area of the ~r~ndov on or in which it is displayed.
?e~pora~y signs pertaining to drives or events of eleemosynary,
educational or religious organizations, provided that such signs
s~all not be erected or posted for a period of more than fourteen
(l~) days prior to the date of the event ·nd shall be r~-moved
within t~ree (3) days thereafter.
(h~ Flags or amblers of political, civic, philanthropic, educational
or religious organizations.
(i) Incidental signs.
Temporary on-site signs advertising the sale, 2ease, or rental of
the lot or pre~ises upon which such signs ·re situated, provided
the co~ined ares of such signs frontin~ upon each street which
bounds such lot or premises shall not exceed · ratio of one (1)
square foot of sign area for each one thousand (1,000) square feet
of lot area, but need not be less than sin (6) square feet. No
such temporary on-site sign shall exceed eight (8) square feet
nor remain past the date of te~ination of such offering.
Section 2:
(k) One on-site temporary sign advertising · group of lots for sale
within a subdivision or a group of houses for select, thin ·
housing project along each street frontage which bounds such sub-
division or project, provided that the total ·rea of such sign
shall not exceed the greater of sixty-four (6~) square feet ~th no
s~ng~e dimension ~n excess o~ s~xteen feet (16~) or eight (8)
square feet per lot or house for sale. No such on-site temporary
sign shall re~ain past the da~e of sale of the las~ ~o~ ~h~n the
s~bd~v~sion or the last house~th~n the h~s~n~ project.
(1) Temporary on-site signs indicating the name and nature of a construction
or de~lition project, plus the names of the contractors, subcontractors, and
professional advisors, provided the combined area of such signs fronting upon
each street which bounds such project shall not exceed a ratio of t~ (2)
square feet of sign area for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of lot area.
In no case shall the combined area of such signs fronting upon each stree~ ex-
ceed the greater of sixty-four (64) square feet with no single dimension in
excess of six,sen feet (16') or eight (8) square feet per house or lot on which
such construction or de~lition is located. The display of such sign sh~]l be
limited to a period not to exceed the duration of the said construction or
demolition project, at which time such signs shall be removed.
(m) One (l) wall sign per dwelling for permitted home occupations not to exceed
one(l) square foot per surface and limited to one (1) surface.
(n) One animated, rotating, and/or neon wall sign not to exceed 250 square
feet per surface and limited to one (1) surface, only if the sign is of hist-
orical significance, is 30 or more years of age, and is located in a GB, RB or
CBD District. No sign shall be considered of historical significance unless it
has been publicized in books or recognized in historical registers and has
won one (1) or more awards from recognized sources or authorities.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30)
days after its passage.
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November 22, 1982
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First reading:
Second reading:
November 8, 1982
November 22, 1982
~d by: Nawrocki Seconded by:
The passage of this ordinance fails
Norberg
Roll call: Hentges--aye
Hovland, Norberg, Nawrocki--nay
Petkoff--absent
b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1029 Liquor Licensing of Bowling Alleys
Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample
copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
The City Manager gave the background on this ordinance and explained the revisions. Council-
man Norberg expresses the opinion that this ordinance contorts the rules to fit a certain
situation and questioned whether other operations could be granted a liquor license under
these restrictions.
ORDINANCE NO. 1029
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO
LIQUOR LICENSING OF BOWLING ALLEYS
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section l: Section 5.503(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977,
which reads as follows, to-wit:
5.503(1) Definitions shall be as follows:
(a) The term intoxicating liquor shall mean and include ethyl alcohol and include distilled
ermented, spiritous, vinous, and malt beverages containing in excess of 3.2% of alcohol
y weight.
(b) The terms sale and sell mean and include all barters and all manners or means of fur-
nishing intoxicating liquor or liquors as above described in violation or evasion of law
and also include the usual meaning of terms.
(c) The term on-sale means the sale of intoxicating liquor by the glass or by the drink for
consumption on the premises only.
(d) The term off-sale means the sale of intoxicating liquor in the original package in retail
stores for consumption off or away from the premises where sold.
(e) The terms package or original package means any corked or sealed container or recep-
tacle holding intoxicating liquors,
(f) The tern hate! ~eans and includes any este~lis~ent hav~ng · resident pro-
prietor or ~ana~er, where, in considera~cn of pa)~ent therefore food and
lo~gin~ are re~u~arl~ furnished to transients, ~,h~ch naintains for the use
of ~ts ~ues~s no~ less than one hundred (lO0) ~ue~ roo~s vith bedding and
tration of its guest~ on the ground floor, which e~ploys au adequate staff
to provide su~able and usual service, znd vhich ~aint&~ns under the aa~e
~ana~e~ent and control as the res~ of the establ~sBment a~d has, as an ~nte-
~ra! part thereof, a d[ninK roan ~h &ppropr~ate facil~tXe8 for sea~
not ~ess than one hundred (100) Gu~st~ a~ one t~ne, where the general public
· re~ ~n consideration of pa)~ent thereof, se~ed ~th ~eals at tables.
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(g)The tern restaurant ueans any establish~enta other than · hotels under the
control of a singl~ propri~tor or mnager~ having appropriate facilities
for'the setwing of neals~ and vhere~ in consideration of pa~nenC therefor.
meals are regularly served at tables to the general publtc~ and which es-
ploys an adequate staff to provide the usual and suitsble service to its
than'one hundred fifty (]50) ~uests at one.time. At least'forty percent
(40X) of the annual receipts of the establishment must result £ron the
sa~e of food.
(h) ?he T~tn City Netropolitan Ares is defined as bain{, conprised of
Cax-ver~ Dakota, )]ennep/.n, ~a~sey, Scott sad ~s~in~ton Count~eI.
T~e ter~"intercst" as used in this section includes any pecuniary in-
terest in t~e e~ers~lp, operations =ansge~ent o: profits of ·
l~guor esta~tsl~ent~ ~ut does not inc~ude.~ona fide loans; $o~ fide
fi>red au= rental agrec~ents; bona.fide open accounts or other
t~ona ~e~d vit~ or ~t~out security arising'out of the ordinary and regu-
lar course of ~uslness of sclltn~ or leasing ~erc~andises'fixtures or sup-
p~fes to such establishment; or an interest of ten percent (10~) or ~ess
in any corporation holding a license. A person w~ receives ~oheys from
tire to ti~e directly or indirectly fro~ a licensees in t~e e~scnce of ·
gone fl~e consideration t~ere£or and excl~ding bona fide gifts or ~ons-
'ttons~ s~sll ~ ~ee=ed to ~ave a pecuniary interest in s~ch retail license.
In ~eter~intng "bona fide" t~e reason=~le v~lue of the goods or th~ngs
ceived ~s consideration for any pa~ent by t~e licensee and all ot~et '
facts reasonably tending to prove or g~sprove the existence of any purpose-
ful scheme or arrangement to evade t~e prohibitions of this section
be considered. '
is herewith amended to read as follows, to-~lt:
5.503 (1) Definitions shall be as follows:
(a) The te~ intoxicating'liquor s~all ~ean and include etl~yl alcohol sad in-
clude distilleda fermented, sptritous, vinous~ and nalt beverages containing
in excess of 3.21 of alcohol by vetghto
(b) The terns gale and sell ~ean and incl'u~e all barters end all ~anuers o:
~eans of furnishing intoxicating liquor or liquors as above described in
viol/tis, or evasion of law and.also Include t~e usual ~aani=~ of terms.
(c) The ter~ on-sale ~eans the sale of intoxicating liquor by the'glass o: by
the drink for cons,,-.ptton on the pre=iaea only.
(d) The tern off-sale ~eans the sale of intoxicatin~ liquor in t~e oritinsl
package in retail stores for co~su~ption off or svay fro~ the premises
~here sold.
(e) The ter~:s package or ori~inal package ~eans say corked or sealed con-
raiser or receptacle holding intoxicati~g liquors.
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(f) The ter~hote! beans a~d includes any est~olish~ent having · resident pro-
prieto~ or ~anager, ~here, in consider·tie· of pa)went therefor, food and
-. lo~ging are regularly furnished to transients~ ~,hich maintains for the use
of its guests not.less than one hundred (lOO) ~uekt rooms vtth ~edding And
other usual suitable and necessary furnishings in each room~ Yhich'is provided
at the ~ain entrance with a suitable lobby, desk, and office for the regis-
tration of its guests on the sround floor, which e~ploys an adequate
to provide suitable and usual service~ znd which ~atntalns under the same
~anagc.~ent nnd con~rol as ~he rest of the es~ablis~ent and bass as ~ inte-
~ral par~ t~ereof, a dintn~ zoo~ ~h appzopria~e facili~fes fo~
(~) [il The tara restaurant means any es~ablish~en~ o~er than a hotel~ under the
control o~ a single proprietor or manaEer~ havin~ appropriate facilities
for the ser~inE o~ ~eals~ and ~here~ in considera~ion of paymen~ ~herefor~
~eals are regularly served at tables ~o the general public~ and which
ploys an adequate staff to provide ~he usual and suitable service to
~uests. Such establishment sba-1 have facilities for seatin~ not less
than one h~ndred fi~y (150) luests a~ one ti~e. A~ least for~y percent
(10~) of the annual receipts of ~he establishment mus~ resul~ from
sale of food.
(h)
[ii] Any bowling alley.~rlth not less than fifteen (151 lanes and with appro-
priate facilities for the serving of food to not less than thirty (30) per-
sons. Such establishment may include bowling receipts with food receipts
for purposes of calculating the forty percent (40%) food receipt require-
ment of Section 5.503(11)(p) and ~ay include the area of its bowling lanes
in the ~ini~u~ ~ining area requirement for purposes of Section 5.503(10)(c).
The T~in City Hetropolitan Area is defined as being comprised of Amok·, Carver~
Dakota, Hennepin~ Ra~sey~ Scott and ~ashington Counties.
·
The tar= "interest" as ~sed in this section tncludeB any pecuniary in-
terest in the o~ershlp, operatlon~ ~ana&e~ent o~ profits of · retail
liquor establish;eat, but goes not tnclude.~ona fide loans; ~o~ fide
fixed su~ rent&l a~ree~entsl bona.fide open ~ccounts or other o~lig&-
tions held with or ~tthout security arising'out of the ordinary and regu-
lar course of business of selltn~ or leasing ~erchandise~'fixtures or sup-
plies to such establts~entl or au interest of ten percent (101) or less
in any corporation holding a license,
A person who received moneys from time to time directly or indirectly from a licensee
in the absence of a bona fide consideration therefor and excluding bona fide gifts or
donations, shall be deemed to have a pecuniary interest in such retail license. In determining
"bona fide" the reasonable value of the goods or things received as consideration for any
payment by the licensee and all other facts reasonably tending to prove or disprove the
existence of any purposeful scheme or arrangement to evade the prohibitions of this section
shall be considered.
ion 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days
after its passage.
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First reading: November 8, 1982
Second reading: November 22, 1982
~ate of passage: November 22, 1982
Offered by: Hentges
Seconded by: Hovland
Roll call: Hovland, Hentges, Nawrocki--
aye
Norber§--nay Petkoff-absent
c. Resolution 82-58 Delaying Bond Registration Process
Motion by Norberg, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample
copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
The intent of this resolution is to state the City's opposition to the requirement that all
tax exempt bond issues be subject to registration after January 1, 1983. This requirement
would result in numerous additional costs. The resolution was prepared at the request of the
Mayor. Councilman Norberg noted that the resolution does not make a distinction between
industrial revenue bonds and bonds for the City improvement as a protection for the public.
RESOLUTION 82-58
RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT IMPOSED UPON THE ISSUANCE
OF MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS BY THE TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT
OF 1982
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City") has been and expects to be
an active issuer of general obligations bonds, notes and obligations; and
WHEREAS, Section 309 of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (the "Act")
amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (the "Code") by adding a new subsection (j) to
Section 103 of the Code which requires that, after January 1, 1983, the obligations of the
City must be in registered form in order to be tax-exempt under Section 103; and
HEREAS, the issuance of the City's obligations in registered form will require the City
ither to assume additional administrative burden of maintaining the registry books for its
obligations, or to incur the additional expense of paying a bond registrar to perform such
services; and
WHEREAS, the City has been advised that the issuance of its obligations in registered form
may result in a higher rate of interest on such obligations than would otherwise be obtain-
able without the registration requirement; therefor increasing the City's costs in paying
the debt service on such obligations:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THAT:
I. The City opposes the imposition of additional duties and costs which it is required to
incur in order to comply with the Act.
2. The City finds and declares that the registration requirements of Section 309 of the
Act constitute an offensive and unnecessary intrusion by the Government of the United States
of America into the financial affairs of the City.
3. The City appeals to the Senators and Representatives who represent the State of Minn-
esota in the United States Congress to repeal or rescind Section 309 of the Act or to other-
wise relieve the City of the Registration requirements contained therein in order to maintain
and protect the City's ability to successfully issue its obligations in the presently exist-
ing unfavorable market conditions.
4. The Mayor and City Manager of the City are directed to represent the interest of the
City established in this resolution and to convey the City's interests to the elected rep-
resentatives of the State of Minnesota and any others in such manner as they shall deem ap-
propriate in order to protect these interests of the City.
Passed this 22nd day of November, 1982.
Offered by: Hentges Seconded by: Hovland
Roll call: Hovland, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye
Petkoff--absent
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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November 22, 1982
page 8
d. Resolution 82~59 Establishing Refuse Service Rates
ion by r~orberg, second by Hentges to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample
ies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
The City Manager reviewed the history of the rates for refuse service and explained the need
for the increase. A representative of the LaBelle Condominium Homeowners Association addressed
the rate the residents are paying. It was determined this rate will need revision. Appropriate
revisions to the resolution were made at the direction of the Council.
RESOLUTION 82-59
ESTABLISHING REFUSE SERVICE RATES
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977 (as amended), pertaining to Garbage and Rubbish
Service provides for the setting of appropriate rates for the services rendered, and
WHEREAS, the City has negotiated new rates with MCS Refuse, Inc., to provide refuse collection
service in the City of Columbia Heights, Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the following Refuse Service Rates be adopted and put into effect as of Jan-
uary 1, 1983 on all billings rendered thereafter.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
Private Residences-one pick-up per week
(and per unit in additional dwelling units of two~andthree-family buildings) with one
pick-up per week $ 5.75/month
Senior Citizens-one pic~-up per week
as defined by Council Resolution establishing eligibility
$ 2.OO/month
MULTIPLE DWELLING SERVICE
1-1 Cubic Yard Vat
with 1 pick-up per week
with 2 pick-up per week
2-1 Cubic Yard Vat
with 1 picl~-up per week
with 2 pick-up per week
2-1½ Cubic Yard Vat
with 1 pick-up per week
1-2 Cubic Yard Vat
with 1 pick-up per week
1-4 Cubic Yard Vat
with 1 pick-up per week
with 2 pick-up per week
with 3 pick-up per week
2-4 Cubic Yard Vat
with 3 pick-up per week
2-2 Cubic Yard Vat
with 3 pick-up per week
$27.50/month
$36.00/month
$36.OO/month
$72.50/month
$45.O0/month
$36.O0/month
$45.O0/month
$82.50/month
$120.O0/month
$240.OO/month
$150.OO/month
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all the foregoing rates are established in order to meet the
additional cost of the City of Columbia Heights for these respective services.
Passed this 22nd day of November, 1982.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
)11 call:
Hentges
Hovland
Hovland, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye
Norberg--abstain
Petkoff--absent
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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November 22, 1982
page 9
e. Resolution 82-60 Establishing Municipal State-Aid Street
~otion by Hentges, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample
pies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION 82-60
ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE-AID STREET IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, that the
street hereinafter described, should be designated as "MUNICIPAL STATE-AID STREET" under the
provisions of Minnesota laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the
street described and numbered as follows, to-wit:
MUNICIPAL STATE-AID STREET
Johnson Street from 37th Avenue N.E. to 40th Avenue N.E.
be, and hereby is designated as "Municipal State-Aid Street" of said city, subject to the
approval of the Commissioner of Highways of the State of Minnesota.
AND WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, that
the street hereinaCter described, should not be designated as "MUNICIPAL STATE-AID STREET"
based on actual use and development and the mileage is needed to designate the above des-
cribed street under the provisions of Minnesota laws, and further that Municipal State-Aid
System construction funds have not been expended on the street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that
the street described and numbered as follows, to wit:
51st Avenue from 7th Street N.E. to University Avenue N.E., a part of M.S.A.S. route #111
be hereby decertified and removed from the "Municipal State-Aid System" of said city.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two
certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Highways for his consideration,
that upon his approval of the designation of said street, such approved street shall com-
prise 'IMUNICIPAL STATE-AID STREET" of the City of Columbia Heights, and that same be constr-
ucted, improved and maintained in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commis-
sioner of Highways, and the provisions of Minnesota law.
Passed this 22nd day of November, 1982.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Hentges
Hovland
Hovland, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye
Petkoff--absent
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
This is to certify that the above is true and correct copy of a Resolution duly passed,
adopted and approved by the City Council of said city on November 22, 1982.
Communications
City Clerk, Columbia Heights, Mn.
a. Cable Communications Commission
Regular Council Meeting
November 22, 1982
page l0
1. Variance Request-44th Avenue between Central Avenue and the alley between Central and
Van Buren
~ City Manager gave a brief statement regarding the need for this variance. He also noted
that the work had inadvertently been completed before it was recognized by the cable fran-
chise that a variance was needed. Variance procedures were addressed in Ordinance No. 1021,
but that ordinance has not yet taken effect.
Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to approve the variance to allow installation of the
cable system above ground on 44th Avenue between Central Avenue and the alley between Central
and Van Buren Street subject to Ordinance No. 1021 becoming effective. Roll call: Norberg,
Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Hovland--abstain Petkoff--absent
2. Variance Request--Institutional Network
This variance request was for installation of the Institutional Network in two locations.
Approval of this request is recommended by the Cable Communications Commission.
Staff from Group W Cable informed the Council as to how the cable would be installed.
Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to grant the request for a variance to install the
institutional network cable east of Johnson Street between Innsbruck Parkway and 49th Ave-
nue to Kordiak Park with cable underground and to be completed by Memorial Day, 1983. Roll
call: Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Hovland--abstain Petkoff--absent
Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to approve a variance for installation of institutional
network cable along the north property line of the Minneapolis Water Department parcel
and to run above ground rather than underground. Roll call: Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--
aye Hovland--abstain Petkoff--absent
It was suggested that all residents who may be effected by these installations be contacted
regarding their preferences for type of installation, above ground or underground. Two
residents who attended the meeting cited a survey they had conducted which addressed prefer-
~ces of installation by residents in the area.
3. Franchise Fee of 5%
The Cable Communications Commission advised the Council that a waiver should be sought from
the Federal Communications Commission rules in order to charge a 5% franchise fee of Group
W Cable. This fee would be charged against the gross receipts of Group W Cable. The Mayor
felt clarification should be gotten as to how this money should be used.
Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to table this matter for further information. Roll call:
Norberg, Hentges--aye Nawrocki--nay Hovland--abstain Petkoff--absent Motion to table
fails. No further action was taken.
RECESS: ll:50 pm
RECONVENE: 12:15 am
b. Science, Technology and Energy Commission
The Council received a report from the Science, Technology and Energy Commission regarding
the City Street Lighting Program. No action was taken on this report at this time.
¢. Action Alert
An Action Alert was received by the Council from the Minnesota League of Cities addressing
the possible delay in municipal monies from the state. The City Manager advised the Council
of a meeting scheduled for November 29th for local officials to address their concerns re-
garding the proposed budget problems facing the State.
7. Old and New Business
Old Business
1. Request of Midwest Federal Savings to Purchase 8' Strip of Land at LaBelle Park
The City Manager requested this item be discussed at the next regular Council meeting.
Regular Counci! Meeting
November 22, 1952
page ll
2. Request for Proposal-Consulting Services Regarding Data Processing
Eroposals were received from various consulting firms for data processing for the City.
ach one of the proposals were discussed at length by the Council and staff.
Motion by Hovland, second by Hentges to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to accept the
proposal of Package Computer Systems, Inc. as a data processing consultant and to expend
funds not to exceed $7.500. Roll call: Hovland, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay
Petkoff--absent
3. Repairs to Heating System--Murzyn Hall
Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to ratify the action of the City Manager to expend
$950.00 for the repair of John P. Murzyn Hall. Roll call: All ayes
4. Deferred Payment on Assessments for Senior Citizens
The City Attorney had been requested to draft a resolution for deferred assessment pay-
ments for senior citizens in the City.
Councilman Norberg left the meeting at l:lO am.
b. New Business
1. Award of Bid for Shared Ride Program
Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland that the Town Taxi Company, Inc. bid for the Shared Ride
Para-Transit Program Contract for calendar year 1983 be accepted in the amount of $2.25 per
passenger carried; and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract
for same, subject to approval by the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation; and,
furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with the
ity of Hilltop to participate in the Shared Ride Program in 1983 with the City of Hilltop
ing responsibility for related costs on a pro-rata basis and subject to concurrence
by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Roll call: All ayes
It was noted that the increase in the ticket price will be 10¢.
2. Authorization to Seek Bids
a. Paging System-Fire Department
Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to authorize the seeking of bids for a paging system,
and that the bids be opened January 5, 1983, and awarded by City Council January i0, 1983;
and, furthermore, that the City of Columbia Heights will act as the purchasing agent for
Anoka County fire departments who participate in this purchase. Roll call: All ayes
b. Pugmill for Cold Patch ~aterial-Public Works
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Hovland to table this item until the next regular Council
meeting. Roll call: All ayes
3. Purchase of Mobile Radios
Motion by Hovland, second by Hentges to authorize the purchase of mobile radio equipment
from Nelson Radio, Webster, Minnesota for the sum of $4,534.20 based on low, competitive
proposals received and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into agreement for
same. Roll call: All ayes
4. Redevelopment Contract Between the HRA and the Dragon House Restaurant
The Director of the HRA requested this item be brought back at a later meeting.
i' Ordinance Dealing with Boulevard Parking
,t Councilman's Hentges request this item was included on the agenda. The matter was dis-
cussed but no Council action was taken.
Regular Council Meeting
NOOovember 22, 1982
page 12
6. Snow Plowing, Removal and Ice Control
ion by Hentges, second by Hovland to adopt the Master Plan for Snow Plowing, Removal
~ Ice Control as revised and dated November 22, 1982. Revisions in the Plan included the
removal of the City of Hilltop streets and clarification of "off hour" or "non-business
hours" which are the same as non-City hours. Roll call: All ayes
7. Establish Joint Meeting with City Council/Charter Commission
Monday, December 20th at 7:30 pm was established as the joint meeting date and time for the
City Council and Charter Commission.
8. Emergency Lighting at J.P. Murzyn Hall
A recommendation had been received from the City's insurance company for installation of
emergency at Murzyn Hall.
Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to table this matter for more information until the
next regular meeting. Roll call: All ayes
8. Reports
a. Report of City Manager
This item was presented in written form and many of the items in it were discussed.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney advised the Council of the progress of a matter with the County.
9. Licenses
Motion by Hovland, second by Hentges to approve the licenses as listed upon payment of
~er fees. Roll call: All ayes
City Manager was requested to check on whether or not there is a deposit required for
the operation of a Christmas Tree lot.
lO. Paymnet of Bills
Motion by Hovland, second by Nentges to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll
call: All ayes
Adjournment ~
Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to adjourn the meeting at '25 am call: 1 ayes
· Nawrocki, Mayor
nne Student, ~Coun~i l~'ecretary