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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAug 24, 1982OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONTINUED COUI~CIL MEETING COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 24, 1982 Continued Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:00 pm. Roll Call: Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--present Norberg--absent 1. Old and New Business a. Old Business 1. Recreation and Community Services 1982 Budget Councilman Norberg arrived at the meeting at 7:30 pm. Budget projections, particularly reductions, for the remainder of 1982 and the year of 1983 were discussed in some detail. The Mayor had requested a revised budget document but felt that the materials submitted were still not responsive to that request. Councilman Norberg stated his observations regarding the contingency in this budget. He felt there should be a more definitive position stated on what were actually expenditure cuts versus budget cuts. He was not satisfied that this was being done. Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to reduce the City's allocation to the 1982 Recreation and Community Services budget by $9,000 based on budget recommendations of the Recreation and Community Services Commission. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay 2. Extension of Rubbish and Garbage Hauling Contract The City Manager gave the specifics of the proposal being offered by the present rubbish uler for extension of the existing contract which expires in November. He presented the esent rates and the proposed rates for next year and for a second year if a two year contract ,s considered. He felt these rates would offer us the lowest rates in the metro- politan area for a two year contract and second lowest on a one year contract. Some dis- cussion followed regarding condition of equipment, advantages of negotiating versus going out for bids, and rate comparison with other municipalities. Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to direct the City Manager to call for bids for a two year contract or a three year contract for refuse pick up service. Roll call: Hovland, Nor- berg, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Petkoff--nay b. New Business 1. Establish Date for Special Assessment Hearing Monday, December 6, 1982 at 7:30 pm was selected as the date and time for a special assess- ment hearing regarding 1982 construction projects. 2. Deputy City Clerk The Council received copies of the revised job description which indicated the accountabili- ties and the duties assigned to the position of Council Secretary-Deputy City Clerk. The revisions to this position were made because of the expanded responsibilities of the City Clerk with regard to the liquor operation. Councilman Norberg felt this position should be assigned to someone who reports to the City Manager not the Council. The Mayor noted that all of the duties of this position are still the responsibility of the City Clerk. Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to revise the job description for the Council Sec- retary to that of Council Secretary/Deputy City Clerk and to establish a revised salary schedule with $1,622 per month as the market rate salary, effective August l, 1982. Roll ill: Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay 3. Management Agreement for Munici'pal Parking Ramp This item had been deferred from the meeting of August 23rd for additional information. Continued Council Meeting August 24, 1982 page 2 ~uch discussion had taken place at the previous meeting regarding the provisions of the agreement that addressed eventual ownership and insurance. Some revisions had been made but it was noted that the insurance stated in the agreement was much less than the City has. The Mayor questioned the procedure which was to seek approval of an agreement that had already been signed. Members of the Council still had remaining many questions of the HRA and of the Bond Counsel for which answers were not available at this meeting. Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to table this item for further information. Roll call: All ayes 4. Group Master Contract with Physicians Health Plan Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to authorize the City Manager to execute the applica- tion for Group Master Contract with Physicians Plan. Councilman Hentges requested that the City Manager gather additional information on the hea~th plan offered by the League of Minnesota Cities. Roll call: All ayes 5. Renewal of Minnegasco Maintenance Contract Motion by Norberg, second by Petkoff to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to renew the maintenance contract with Minnegasco for 1983 based upon the formal quotation of $1,874.O4. The Public Works Director reviewed the services the City had received under this contract comparing costs that would have been incurred if the City d~d not have the contract. Roll call: All ayes 6. High Pressure Jet Machine Hose Motion by Norberg, second by Petkoff to authorize the purchase of 400~ of paraflex PSH-16 from Flexible Pipe Tool Company for $990 based upon low, informal quotation. Roll call: All es 7. Storm Windows at Service Center Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to authorize the installation and purchase of storm windows in the office areas of the Municipal Service Center from Patio Doors, Sales and Service, Minneapolis in the amount of $1,424.80 based upon low, formal quotation received. Roll call: All ayes This purchase if for eleven windows. 8. Formal Bids on Pickup Trucks Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to authorize the purchase of two pickup trucks from Chesla-Tate in the amount of $14,356 based upon low, formal quotation received; and further- more, that this price include the trade-in of two vehicles. One of these new trucks will be assigned to the Park Department and the other will be assigned to the Public Works Depart- ment. Roll call: All ayes 9. Citizen Request to Consume Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor at Huset Park A request was received on August 24th for permission to consume non-intoxicating malt liq- uor at Huset Park during a softball play off on August 31st. Since this request was received so tardily there was not time to have the Police Department do a check, get approval of the Park Board, nor reveiw the availability of the fields. Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to deny the request for lack of information. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Norberg, Hentges--aye Nawrocki--nay 2. Reports Report of the City Manager report was presented in written form. The Council discussed some of the items in the report. They are as follows: Continued Council Meeting August 24, 1982 page 3 1. Metropolitan Waste Control Commission The MWCC is sponsoring a conference on September 24th in Hopkins. There was some discussion garding attendance at this conference as it is anticipated that some valuable information beneficial for our City will be discussed. Councilman Norberg suggested that the Public Works Director could attend. 2. Computer Assisted Appraisal System The City Manager reviewed the materials received from Anoka County regarding their computer system as it pertains to the cities in the County. Much discussion followed addressing how much the system would cost, benefits to our City, and whether it would be needed. Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to withold any action on th~s item and no further implementation of this system until its value has been established and cost savings and bene- fits to the municipalities have been defined. Roll call: All ayes 3. Metropolitan Council Population Estimates Councilman Hentges had concern with the estimated population of the City as of April 1, 1982 from the Metropolitan Council. The Metropolitan Council estimated population count as of April l, 1982 was 19,670. The 1980 Federal Census count was 20,029. 4. Cable Communications The City Mar~ager advised the Council of the current situation involving the petition to the Minnesota Cable Communications Board requesting authorization to provide service to North Park School. He also informed the Council of the business that was conducted by the Cable Commission at their last meeting. Councilman Norberg suggested that now would be the time for the Cable Communications Commission to establish a policy on an 'interference' res- olution. He felt that an administrative procedure would be needed to resolve some of the roblems he feels will result from the installation of cable. The City Manager was directed bring this matter before the Cable Communications Commission. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. 3. Minutes of Previous Meetings Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of August 9th; the Regular Council Meeting of August 9th; the Public Improvement/Special Assessment Hearing of August llth; and the Special Council Meeting of August 16th as presented in writ- ing and that the reading be dispensed with. Motion by Norberg, second by Hovland to include in the minutes of the Hearing of August llth a statement made for the record by Councilman Norberg. Roll call on amendment: Hovland, Nor- berg, Nawrocki--aye Petkoff, Hentges--nay Roll call on amended motion: All ayes ~ ~~ Adjournment Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to adjourn the meeting : ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor