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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJul 26, 1982OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 26, 1982 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 8:00 pm. 1. Roll Call Hovland, Petkoff, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--present 2. Invocation The Invocation was offered by Pastor W. Karl Smith of the Oak Hill Baptist Church. 3. Minutes of Previous Meetings Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 12, 1982 as presented in writing a~d that the reading be dispensed with. Roll call: All ayes 4. Oral Petitions One resident had questions regarding the use of federal monies, availability of these kinds of monies at the present time and the uses of it in the past in the City of Columbia Heights. 4 a. Human Services Commission Commendation Mayor Nawrocki noted the receipt of a commendation from the Governor by the Columbia Heights Human Services Commission. Three members of the Commission completed no- fault grevience training. Councilman Norberg felt it was noteworthy that this Com- mission had resolved a number of problems in the City. Resolutions to these problems were accomplished without need of Council action. 5. Ordinances and Resolutions There were no ordinances or resolutions at this time. 6. Communications a. League of Minnesota Cities Dues Schedule This was an informational item. b. Street Lighting Policy Proposals by the Science, Technology and Energy Commission This Commission had been directed by the Council to research the City's proposed street lighting policy. The Commission had forwarded to the Council a list of proposals it had for this policy. Stephen Karn, Chairman of the Commission, was at the meeting and had one concern regarding the deadline for submitting their recommendations to the Council for a street lighting policy. He felt that the deadline of August 31st, as requested by the Council, might be too little time. He was advised that at that time it would be preferred if the Commission had an informal proposal prepared so some thought could be formulated by the Council and staff. c. Cable Communications Commission-Action Alert Regarding Senate Bill S.2172 Senate Bill S.2172 drastically reduces the role of local government in cable com- munications. The Mayor gave some background information on this piece 6f legislation. It was a genuine concern of his that this pending legislation would all but eliminate local control. It was decided that a letter would be sent to the two senators from Minnesota advising them of the opposition to this bill ~rom Columbia Heights. Regular Council Meeting J01y 26, 1982 page 2 7. Old and New Business a. Old Business 1. Purchase of Smoke Ejector This item was tabled from the July 12th meeting for further information on the length of cord on the ~xplosion-proof smoke ejector. Councilman Norberg felt that the answer from the Fire Chief was not directed to the concern, that being the short cord on this ejector. Motion by Norberg to return the request to the Fire Chief for the drawing of new spec- ifications. Motion dies for lack of a second. Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to authorize the purchase of one 2~" explosion- proof smok& ejector model R224SE with a fifty foot cord to be carried on the rea~ of 3783 from Mid Central Fire in the amount of S835(prep~id freight) based upon low, informal quotation received. Roll call: Norberg, Hentges--aye Hovland, Petkoff, Naw- rocki--nay Motion fails. The Mayor noted that this motion required a fifty foot cord but did not authorize ad- ditional monies for that modification. Motion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to authorize the purchase of one 24" explosion- proof smoke ejector model R224SE to be carried on the rear of 3783 from Rid Central Fire in the amount of $835 (prepaid freight) based upon low, informal quotation rec- eived, and furthermore, that an additional $100 shall be authorized for the purchase of a cord if the Fire Chief deems it necessary. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Nawrocki-- aye Norberg, Hentges--nay b. New Business 1. Fire Cadet Recognition Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $275 for recognition of participants in the Fire Cadet Program. A day's outing at Valley Fair had been suggested. Roll call: All ayes 2. Final Estimate for Project #8203, 1982 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs & Installations Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to authorize the partial payment o~ Project #8203 (1982 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs & Installation) to Lindahl and Carlson, Inc. in the amount of $2,694.64. Roll call: All ayes 3. Authorization to Purchase a. Safety Equipment and Other Sign Material Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to authorize the purchase of sign mateFial and safety barricading to M & R Sign Company of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, in the amoont of $952.40 based on low, informal quotation. Rol1 call: All ayes b. Salvage Covers Motion by Norberg, second by Petkoff to authorize the purchase of twelve salvage covers from Chuck's Canvas Company in the amount of $648 based upon low, informal quotation. Roll call: All ayes c. Replacement of Conduit for Street Lights at Fifth Street and 40th Avenue Motion by Norberg, second by Hovland to authorize the furnishing and installation of coHduit with wire to Bacon's Electric Company in the amount of $1,742 based on low, inforAal quotation. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting duly 26, 1982 page 3 4. Write-Off of Bad Checks-Liquor Operations Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to authorize a payment from the Liquor Fund in the amount of $1,222.52 to replenish monies lost as a result of cashing bad checks ~ith regard to liquor operations. Roll call: All ayes 5. Request for Aerosc~entific Midwest to Consume Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor at Huset Park Aeroscientific Midwest is requesting permission for its employees to consume non-intox- icating liquor on August lOth in Huset Park during a softball game. Ordinance #993 pro- hibits consumption of non-intoxicating malt liquor Monday through Thursday unless auth- orized by the City Council. Park Board members were polled for their opinions regarding this request with the resulting vote of tWO members in support of granting this request, three opposed to granting this request, and one abstension. Councilman Norberg disr cussed the basis for granting a request of this nature and expressed a concern for setting a precedent. He also wanted the criteria defined for when a request of this nature comes before the Park Board again. Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to grant permission to Aeroscientific Midwest to possess and consume non-intoxicating malt liquor in conjunction with an employee ballgame against NCR Comten to be held August lOth from 6 pm to 8 pm in Field #4 at Huset Park. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges that the Park Board be directed to formulate a set of guidelines under which the granting of such permits for consumption of non- intoxicating malt liquor at Huset Park should or should not be made, and with rec- comendations to the City Council. Roll call: All ayes 6. 1982 Street and Utility Improvements Change Order #2 for Project Work Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute Change Order #2 for 1982 street and utility improvements to Northwest Asphalt amounting to a total deduction of $747.00. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute Change Order #2 for 1982 miscellaneous repair to Lindahl and Carlson, Inc. amounting to a total add on of $402.00. Roll call: All ayes RECESS: 9:25 pm RECONVENE: 9:40 pm 7. Authorization to Purchase Turbine Meter Motion by Norberg, second by Hovland to.authorize the purchase of 3" turbine meter from Water Products in the amount of $523 on the basis of this being a proprietary item. Roll call: All ayes 8. Low Income Senior Citizens-Qualifying for Reduced Utility Rates The Mayor advised the Council that the form for qualifying for eligibility for reduced utility rates for low income senior citizens in Columbia Heights has to be filed each year. Since this form has to be accompanied by a form from the State Income Tax forms a person is delayed from qualifying for one year in some instances. The Mayor's concern was for those situations where one spouse dies mid year and the remaining spouse must wait to file for the reduced rate until that part of the year when these forms are normally filed. Members of the Council agreed with the Mayor's suggestion that City policy should be altered to allow people in this situation to file for the reduced rate earlier. Regular Council Meeting July 26, 1982 page 4 9. Appointment to Housing and Redevelopment Authority Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to concur in the Mayor's appointment of Irene Parsons to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to complete the unexpired term of Ruth Welch. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay Councilman Norberg noted that in his opinion the Mayor's past appointments were wise ones in that each board and commission had a Council member appointed to them. He felt this policy should be continued with this appointment. The Mayor advised the Council he had considered this policy in making this appointment, but felt what Mrs. Parsons could bring to this Commission in light of her interest in the Downtown Development project and other community involvements would be very beneficial to the Authority and to the City. 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager This report was presented in written form and some of the items in the report were discussed. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney advised the Council that the attorney retained by Northwestern Elec- tronics Institute to do a title search of the Columbia Junior High School property found there was another alley on the property that has at this time not been vacated. Some discussion followed regarding whether or not there would be a need for this al- ley in the future and if there is a need for an additional public hearing. It was determined that additional information was needed. 9. Licenses Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to grant the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fee. Roll call: All ayes 10. Payment of Bills Motion by Petkoff, second by Hentges to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. The Acting City Manager, Chief Stu Anderson, was requested to review the payment schedule of the Wayne Protection Agency. Roll call: All ayes ~j our nmen t Motion by Petkoff, second by Hentges All ayes Anne Student, Counc'l~r-Secretary to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 pm. Roll~ll:... Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor