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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJun 14, 1982"OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE lq, 1982 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 8:05 pm. 1. Roll Call Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--present Norberg--absent 2. Invocation Fred Salsbury, Public Works Director, offered the Invocation. 3. Minutes of Previous Meetings Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to approve the minutes of the Board of Review Meeting of May 17th; the Special Meeting of the City Council of May 17th; the Public Hearing of May 24th; the Continued Board of Review Meeting of May 24th; the Regular Council Meeting of May 24th; and the Special Council Meeting of June 7th as present- ed in writing; and that the reading be dispensed with. Roll call: All ayes 4. Oral Petitions There were no oral petitions at this time. 5. Ordinances and Resolutions. a. Second Reading of Ordinance No.lO02 being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, pertaining to Cable Communications Commission. This ordinance establishes the makeup, term and charge of the Cable Communications Commission. Some of the language of the ordinance and voting rights of an ex- officio member were discussed. Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO.IO02 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Section 1: Section 11.119 of Ordinance No.853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977 which is currently reserved, shall hereafter read as follows, to wit: 11.119(1) A Columbia Heights/Hilltop Cable Communications Commission is hereby established which shall consist of seven (7) members to be organized as follows: (Al Six (6) members shall be appointed by the Columbia Heights City Council and one (1) member shall be appointed by the Hilltop City Council. The six (6) members appointed by the Columbia Heights City Council shall be residents of Columbia Heights and shall include one (1) Columbia Heights Councilperson. A majority of Commission members shall constitute a quorum. (Bi Each member of the Commission shall serve for a term of two (2) years except that the Columbia Heights Counci)person shall serve at the pleasure of the Council. The first two (2) members appointed by the Columbia Heights City Council shall serve a term to expire the 1st of April after passage of this ordinance. The second three (3) members appointed by the Columbia Heights City Council shall serve a term to expire the second April after passage of this ord- inance. The sixth member appointed by the Columbia Heights City Council Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1982 page 2 shall be a Councilperson who shall serve at the pleasure of the Col- umbia Heights City Council. The member appolnted by the City of Hill- top shall serve a tva3 year term as directed by the Hilltop City Coun- cil. (C) The Columbia Heights City Manager or person designated by him shall be an ex-officio member of the Commission. The Hilltop City Council may direct that the Hilltop City Clerk shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Commission. (D) If a seat on the Commission becomes vacant before the term of said seat has expired, it shall be filled by appointment by the municipality formerly represented. (El The Commission shall elect a chairperson from among its membership. 11.119(2) (Fl The Commission shall establ.ish a monthly meeting date and conduct business of the Commission as prescribed hereinafter. A meeting agenda shall be sent to Commission members at least two days prior to the me- eting date. The Commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Council and the administrative service of the City. The duties and responsibilities of the Commission shall be as follows: (Al Study, investigate and make written recommendations to the City Coun- cil on all matters pertaining to the Columbia Heights/Hilltop Cable Com- munications Franchise on its own initiative or as referred to the Com- mission by the Council or administrative service of the City, This shall include, but not be limited to, the followlng matters: (I) Additional services which could be furnished by the Cable Com munications System, (2) Rate adjustments (3) Actions of Grantee which may be grounds for revocation of the Franchise. (4) Grantee's performance regarding subscriber complaints and Inter- ruption of service, (5) Operation and use of access channels. (6) Renewal or extension of the Franchise. (7) Channel allocation and programming, (8) Compliance of Grantee with terms and conditions of Franchise. (9) Possible sanctions against Grantee. (B) Prepare and submit an annual report to the City assessing the GranteeJs performance according to the terms of the franchise and make written recommendations to the City. (C) Prepare an annual report concerning the Cable System. (D) Three months prior to the fifth .year of operation and every five years thereafter, the Commisslon shall submit a report to the City, which report shall include a written appraisal of the performance of the Grantee over the entire length of the franchise with regard to the provisions of the franchise. The report shall include recommendations for revised or additional provisions of the franchise, considering at least the following items: channel capacity, channels for access, cable casting; '.Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1982 page 3 facilities and staff assistance available for access cable casting; two-way capability, and the. need for further service to be extended within the franchise area based upon a reassessment of the communi- cations needs of the City in relation to the services generally of- fered by the cable industry. 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 24, 1982 June 14, 1982 June 14, 1982 Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Hentges Roll call: All ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary b. First Reading of Ordinance ND.lO03 being an ordinance amending Ordinance No.853, City Code of 1977, pertaining to the sale of certain real estate The real estate addressed in this ordinance is a ten foot strip of land located north of 50]4 Seventh Street. The sale is being made to Leonard Barott and Betty Barott, 50]4 Seventh Street in the amount of $500. Motion by Hentges, second by HDv]and to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1003 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0.853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE ADJACENT TO 5014 SEVENTH STREET N.W. TO LEO- NARD A. BAROTT AND BETTY J. BAROTT The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section l: The City of Columbia Heights shall sell and convey unto Leonard A. Barott and Betty J. Barott, as joint tenants, the real property described as follows, to-wit: Lot Ten {10}, Block Nine (9), "ROSLYN PARK" (except easement to City of Columbia Heights over the West 2) (except the North 30' of Lot lO) Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed to effectuate the conveyance of the said real estate. Section 3: The purchase price shall be Five hundred dollars ($500.00). Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: June 14, 1982 c. Resolution 82-29 being a resolution electing to be governed by the provisions of Chapter 564 of the laws of 1982 relating to the certification of transfers of certain unplatted properties. 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 Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1982 page 4 RESOLUTION 82-29 BEING A RESOLUTION ELECTING TO BE GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 564 OF THE LAWS OF 1982 RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF TRANSFERS OF CERTAIN UNPLATTED PROPERTIES WHEREAS, Chapter 564 of the Laws of 1982 adopted by the Minnesota State Legislature provides for the certification by a munlclpallty prior to the transfer by the County Auditor of certain unplatted properties within the municipality; and, WHEREAS, the Act provides a procedure by which the County and participating munici- palities can prohibit the filing of illegal lot splits with the County; and, WHEREAS, Subdivision 3 of said Chapter 564 provides that a municipality may elect to be governed by said Chapter 564 by filing with the County Auditor a certified copy of a resoluiton of the governing body evidencing such decision; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the Ci{y of Columbia Heights deems it In the best Interests of the City that the City elect to be governed by said provisions. ECW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that it hereby elects to be governed by the provisions of Chapter 564 of the laws of 1982. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the County Auditor for Anoka County. Passed this 14th day of June, 1982. Offered by: Hentges Seconded by: Hovland Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor d. Resolution 82-30 Subdivision Request--Appealing Denial of Planning & Zoning Commission Mr. & Mrs. Richard Weber, 4635 Fifth Street are appealing the denial of their request for approval to split their lot. Planning & Zoning cannot grant a request of this nat- ure when there is no hardship displayed. The two lots that would result from this lot split meet minimum area requirements. The Webers showed plans of the home they wish to construct on one of these lots and discussion followed. RESOLUTION 82-30 SUBDIVISION REQUEST CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 - 40 TH AVENUE N.E. Fee $10.00 Date Pald~'/3-~z- Receipt No.:~Fo3 I, Richard H. & lone M. Weber of 4635 - Sth St. N.E. P.I.N. 26 30 24 34 0026 Hereby request a split of PLAT No. 33360 , PARCEL No. 560 Legally described as: W. ½ of Lot 8 (Ex. the E.7.5' of S. 71.94' of W.½ of Lot 8) Columbia Heights Acres Regular Council HeeLing "June 14, 1982 page 5 THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE: (1) The N. 46' of the W.½ of Lot 8, Block I, Columbia Heights Acres (2) W. ½ of Lot 8 (Ex. the E. 7.5' of S. 71.94' of W.½ of Lot 8~ Blk I) S (Ex. the N. 46' of Lot 8, Block I) Columbia Heights Acres 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 $ NONE 'be divided. Paid. Any pending or future assessments w111 be levied according to the new split as approved this day. Planning Department Action: APPROVED this 14 day of June 1982 . Offered by: Hentges Seconded by: Hovland Roll Call': Ali ayes Slgrtature of Owner, Notarized ~635 - 5th St. N.E. Owner's address Telephone No. 572-1365 Subscribed and sworn to before me thls /~th day of Notary Public 19 Secretary to the Council Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor e. Resolution 82-31 being a resolution of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota granting authorization to enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Dep- artment of Transportation for Para-Transit Assistance Service Funds Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION 82-31 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLUHBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEHENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANS- PORTATION FOR PARA-TRANSIT ASSISTANCE SERVICE FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has been operating a para transit program cal- led SHARED RIDE since December 1, 1978, with para transit assistance funds from the Minnesota Department of Transportation; and, Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1982 page 6 WHEREAS, the SHARED RIDE PROGRAM has demonstrated to be serving a growing number of the populatlon and shows a continuing need for this service; and Now, There- fore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, to provide a public transportation service in the City of Columbia Heights and certain points outside of the city limits for fiscal year 1983; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Co]umbia Heights agrees to provide 33.33 percent of the total deficit of the transit project from local finds not to exceed $12,O00.00 from the General Fund in fiscal year 1983; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that authorization to execute the aforementioned agree ment is hereby given to the~ayor and City Manager; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager add Administrative Assistant to the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute requests for reimbursements from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Passed this 14th day of June, 1982. Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Hovland Roll Call: All ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the aforegoing resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Col- umbia Heights, at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the 14th day of June 1982 as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession. William Elrite, Acting City Clerk f. Resolution 82-32 being a resolution regarding labor agreement between the City of Columbia Heights and Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union, Local No.320-Police Sergeants Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION 82-32 REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES' UNION, LOCAL N0,320, POLICE SERGEANT5 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that: Wq4EREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union, Local No.320, representing Sergeants of the City's Police Department, and members of the City negotiating team, and said negotiatlons have resulted in a mutually acceptable contract effective as of the first payroll of January, 1982, and through the last payroll of December, 1982; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract agreement as negotiated, be and are hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for Sergeants Regular Councll Meeting ..June 14, 1982 page 7 of the Columbia Heights Police Department effective as of the first payroll of danuary, 1982, and shall remain in full force and effect until the last payroll of December, 1982; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute this agreement. Passed this 14th day of June, 1982. Offered by: Hovland Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor g. Resolution 82-33 Establishing Ney Senior Citizen Eligibility Standards for Refuse, Sewage Disposal and Water Supply Utility Rates Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION 82-33 ESTABLISHING NEW SENIOR CITIZEN ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS FOR REFUSE, SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND WATER SUPPLY UTILITY RATES WHEREAS, Resolution 81-55 adopted by the City Council on October 13, 1981 est- ablished new eligibility standards for senior citizens for Refuse Service and Resolution 81-68 adopted by the City Council on November 23, 1981 established new eligibility standards for senior citizens for Sewage Disposal and Water Supply; and WHEREAS, it has been the City's practice to maintain uniform eligibility stand- ards whenever possible; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that anyone over 62 years of age with a maximum household income of less than $8,500 will be eligible for the reduced senior rates. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above eligibility standard be effective July 1, 1982. Passed this 14th day of June, 1982. Offered by: Hentges Seconded by: Hovland Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawr°cki, Mayor h. Resolution 82-34 Setting Rates on Sewage Disposal and Water Supply in the City of Columbia Heights Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: Ali ayes RESOLUTION 82-34 SETTING RATES ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND WATER SUPPLY IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that: In accordance with the rate increase to be paid by the City of Columbia Heights to the Metropolitan Sewer District and the Minneapolis Water Department, the following rates shall be put into effect as of July 1, 1982 on all billings rendered there- after: Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1982 page 8 l. Water Supp.ly Rates: The Water rate shall be a minimum of $8.00 per quarter for the first 600 cubic feet of water or less. The rate shall be 85¢ per )00 cubic feet used for all water used beyond the 600 cubic feet minimum. 2. Sewer Disposal Rates: The minimum sewer disposal charge shall be $18.70 per quarter on a quarterly basts per family unit for the first 2200 cubic feet of water usage per quarter: and 85¢ per IO0 cubic feet thereafter to a maximum charge of $25.50 per quarter. The rate for commercial- industrial users shall be based on water consumption at 85¢ per IOO cubic feet. Any residential service hooked up to the Columbia Heights sanitary sewer system that is not also hooked up to the Columbla Heights water distribution system, shall pay a flat quarterly sewer fee equal to the maximum quarterly sewer disposal charge In ef- fect at the time a billing is rendered, un]ess a water meter reading Is provided re- cording a lower reading than 3000 cubic feet in a quarter for which the current rate down to the minimum shal) apply. 3. Senior Citizen Rate: For eligible senior citizens the following minimum rates will be used. All usage over the minimum will be billed at the above rates. ( Minimum Sewage Disposal: $8.00/quarter) ( Minimum Water Use: $5.00/quarter BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all foregoing rates are made in order to meet the ad- ditional cost to the City of Columbia Heights for these respective services. Passed this 14th day of June, 1982. Offered by: Hentges Seconded by: Petkoff Roll Call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Counci) Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor 6. Communications a. Planning and Zoning Commission 1. Donald Boris, 4256 Fourth Street, Special Purpose Fence Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland on recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Com- mission to grant permission for Donald Boris, 4256 4th Street, to construct a five foot high fence along the south side of his property at 4256 4th Street. Roll call: All ayes 2. Richard Simon, 4607 Ivanhoe Place, Setback Variance Motion by Hentges, second by Hov]and upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Com- mission to grant a five foot garage setback variance to construct a 22' by 26' garage to Richard Simon, 4607 Ivanhoe Place. Roll call: All ayes 3. Paul Lesnlak, 1326 43½ Avenue, Setback Variance Motion by Hentges, second by Hov)and upon recommendation of the P)annlng and Zoning Com- mission to allow a ten foot front yard setback variance and a one foot side yard varla- ce for the construction of an 18' by 22' attached garage to Paul Lesniak, 1326 43½ Avenue. Roll call: All ayes b. Traffic Commission 1. Reconstruction of 39th Avenue, Central to Reservoir Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff upon recommendation of the Traffic Commission that -. Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1982 page 9 a sign be placed .on the curve of 39th Avenue Indicating 25 m.p.h, to comply with Mn/DOT'S requirements and that signs be installed Indicating "No Parking" for 100 feet on both sides of 39th Avenue. Roll call: All ayes c. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities-Annual Dues Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to authorize the payment of membership dues to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the period of June 1, 1982 to May 31, 1983 in the amount of $2,$93. Roll call: All ayes d. Request for 1983 Subsidy to North Suburban Family Service Center This request was discussed in some detail In that it was not included in the budget and the City did not participate in subsidizing it in 1982. Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to deny the request based on budgetary consider- ations. Roll call: Hovland, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Petkoff--nay 7. Old and New Business a. Old Business 1. Establishing Public Hearing for Replatting of Columbia dunlor High Site It was noted by the Mayor that no signed application for this replatting had been re- ceived from the 5choo] Board. It was suggested that a public hearing be held on Mon- day, July 12th at 7:00 prior to the regular City Council meeting. Councilman Hentges felt this would give the Council too little time to consider the findings. Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to establish Monday, July 19th at 7:00 pm as the date and time for a public hearing regarding the replatting of the Columbla Junior High site. Roll call: All ayes 2. Amendment to Position Description for Director of Recreation and Community Educa- tion The Council received three job descriptions; a) the present job description, b) the description as revised by the City Council; c) the description which was discussed with the School Board and Recreation Commission on June 7th. The Mayor suggested that paragraph number three in Primary Duties be reworded to read "Recruits and dismisses personnel subject to the approval of the Commission and pursuant to all pertinent contracts, policies and agreements and including the Joint Powers Agreement." Motion by Petkoff, second by Hentges to approve job description 'c'. Roll call: All ayes 3. Appointment of Director of Recreation and Community Education Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to appoint John Tiggas as Director of Recreation and Community Education effective May 17, 1982 at the salary of $2,328 per m°nth. Ro11 call: All ayes 4. Recreation a~d Community Services 1982 Budget Amendment There was discussion regarding the number of full time positions in the Recreation Department. It was the opinion of some members of the Council that the Department should be able to operate with the equivalent of five full time positions, Dis- 'cussion continued on the subjects of program and staff. Motion by Petkoff, second by Hentges to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager to reduce the budget by $9,000 and instruct the Commission to reduce the staffing from a full-time Recreation Supervisor position to a part time Recreation Supervisor position. Motion by Hentges, second by Hov]and to delay action on this matter until the next regular Council meeting and requesting additional information. Roll call: Hovland, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Petkoff--nay Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1982 page 10 RECESS: 9:30 pm RECONVENE: 9:45 b. New Business 1. Request to Hold Block Party on 6th Street between qSth and 49th Avenues Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to authorize a block party to be held on 6th Street between 48th and hgth Avenues on July 24th between the hours of I1 am and 11 pm. Roll call: All ayes 2. Employee Assistance Program Contract Renewal Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff that the Mayor and City Manager be author- ized to execute an agreement with the Metropolitan Clinic of Counseling (Cromer Management, Inc.) for diagnostic and referral services at a base retainer fee of $686 for the period of June 1, 1~82 to May 31, 1983. Roll call: All ayes 3. Purchase of Bus Tires Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to authorize the purchase of six new 14 ply 12 by 22.5 Goodyear tires from Ziegler, Inc. for $171.13 each based upon low, Informal quotation. Roll call: All ayes 4. Mid-Block Lighting-Quincy Street from 38th to 39th Avenues Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to establish Honday, July 26th, 7:30 pm as a public hearing to consider mid-block llghting on Quincy Street from 38th to 39th Avenues. Roll call: All ayes 5. Change in Classification for Clerical Position In Recreation and Community Education Department Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to accept the recommendation from the Recreation and Community Services Commission to reclassify a Secretary II position to a Clerk- Typist II position effective immediately. Roll call: All ayes 6. Authorize the HRA to Administer Replacement of the City's Street Lighting System in the Downtown Development Area Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to authorize the HRA to administer the street llghting project for the areas on Central Avenue from 39th to 42nd Avenues including 41st Avenue from Central to Quincy and 40th Avenue from Central to Jackson. Roll call: All ayes 7. Revision in Position Description for Liquor Store Retail Clerk Motion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to authorize the position description of Head Retail Clerk as submitted by the City Manager on June 14, 1982. Roll call: All ayes 8. Request to Instruct the Science, Technology and Energy Commission to Study the City's Street Lighting System The Public Works Director had directed a memo with four Items to the Science,.Tech- nology and Energy Commission for study. It was felt that Item # 3 was not of a tech- nical nature and should be deleted. Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to Instruct the Science, Technology and Energy Commission to undertake a study of the City's street lighting system as requested by the City Manager; and furthermore that the Commission submit a report of its find- ings to the City Council and City Manager by August 31, 1982. Roll call: All ayes 9. VFW Post #230 Extended Hours of Operation and Sales A communication was received from the Commander of VFW Post #230 requesting an amend- ment to Ordinance No.63h that would allow the Post to open earlier. Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to direct the City Attorney to draft an amendment Regular Council Meeting .,June 14, 1982 page !1 to the City Code regarding club licenses and that this draft would be presented at the next regular Council meeting. Roll call: All ayes I0. Fire Training Center Rental Agreement A memo was received from Chief Johnson regarding this rental agreement. Also included in his memo was some information on the Fire Training Center Board. This Board has operated exclusively within Joint Independent School District #287. At their last meeting the Board members requested that Columbla Heights be included on the Board and that this would have to be done by the Legislature. The City Manager was re- quested to contact our legislators after the next election and ask them if they would sponso~ such legislatlon. Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a rental agreement for the use of the Fire Training Tower for the period of March 1, 1982 to February 28, 1983 at a cost of $1.00. Roll call: All ayes 11. Barking Dogs Chief Anderson advised the Council that the ordinance addressing the nuisance of barking dogs is difficult to enforce when this occurs during the day time. The ord- inance speaks to dogs disturbing residents during the night time. He feeis that the ordinance would be more enforceable if the word ~lnight~ were deleted. The City Attorney was requested to prepare something for consideration. 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Man.ager~s Report was submitted in writing and al] of the fourteen items on the report were discussed. b.'Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney requested an executive session in~ediately followi.ng the adjournment of the regular Council meeting. p. Licenses 'There were two license applications that were discussed. The first application was made by John Kruse on behalf of Immaculate Conception Church for the Church~s Fun Fest in August. Mr. Kruse was requesting licenses for ten games of skill. By ordinance any facility operating more .than eight games of skill must be an arcade.. Mr. Kruse was advised the rental of eight games of skill would be appropriate. Amending the ordinance was discussed but it was determined the timeframe for this a~tion would not accommodate the dates of the Fun Fest. The second license appli'cation that was discussed was that for a solicitor's license for Lance. Jay Whipple. Councilman Hentges had concer,n with this type of activity, the material being sold and the length of residence of the sol- icitor, Motion by Hentges,'second by HDv]and to approve the llcenses as-listed upon payment of .proper fee and that the requested fee waivers as i'ndica~ed on the list of license · applications.be granted. Motion to amend'by Hentges to de]ere the application from the list of licenses for Lance Jay Whipple unti] further information and background is gathered. Motion to amend dies for lack of a second. Motion by Hentges to deny the application for a solicitor's license by LanCe Jay Whipple untll further research can be done in other communities that Mr. Whipple has sold his product in. Motion ruled out. of order. Motion by Hentges to defer further consideration for Mr. Whlpple~s application. Motion dies for lack of a second. Councilman Hentges was uneasy with granting a llcense Regular Council Meeting June 14, 1982 page 12 to a party of whom so little was known. This license would allow Mr. Whipple to contact individuals aC their homes and Councilman Mentges felt this would make some of the City's residents qulte vulnerable. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Nawrocki--aye Mentges--abstain 10. Payment of Bills Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to pay the bills as llsted out of proper funds. Roll call: Al1 ayes Adjournment Motion by Hentges, All ayes second by Petkoff to adjourn the meeting at 12:15 am. pl~1,~a11: Bruce' G. Nawrocki, Mayor ~o/Anne Student, Councl I"S~cretary