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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJan 25, 1982O~ficial Proceedings Columbia Heights City Council Regular Council Meeting January 25, 1982 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 8:07 pm. 1. Roll Call _ Hovland, Petkoff, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--present 2. Invocation The Invocation was offered by Councilman Norberg. 3. Minutes of Previous Meetings Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to approve the minutes of the January llth Regular Council Meeting, with additions, as presented in writing; and that the reading be dis- pensed 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.987 being an ordinance amending Ordinance No.853, City Code of 1977, pertaining to organization of commissions and boards. This ordinance establishes terms for members of commissions and boards to commence in April. The Council received a listing of commission and board members and their current termination dates, as well as, revised termination dates as reflected by this ordinance. Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ~ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes Motion to amend by Norberg, second by Hentges to leave 3.104(2) (a) in the amended version of the Ordinance as it appears in the original. Roll call on amendment: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 987 BEING AN ORDINA~NCE AM]~5~DING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO ORGANIZATION OF CO>C~.ISSIONS A~ND BOARDS The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 3.104(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 23, 1977, which reads as follows, to- wit: "3.104 (1) Members of advisory Commissions and Boards shall be appointed by majority vote of the Council and serve without compensation, except as otherwise provided. (a) All Commission and Board members serving in office at the time of enactment of this Code shall continue for their full term of office pursuant to the provisions of the previous enactments of the Council establishing said terms. Subsequent terms of office shall commence in January, except where otherwise provided. (b) Any vacancy arising because of disqualification, re- signation, or other reason, prior to the expiration of a term of office, shall be filled by appointment of the Council for the remainder of the unexpired term. Regular Council Meeting January 25, 1982 page 2 (c) Ail Co~"~nission and Board members shall serve for the prescribed terms of office at the pleasure of the Council. Should a member's term expire without the Council having appointed a successor, such member shall remain in office until such time as a successor is appointed. is herewith amended to read as follows: 3.10~<1) Members of advisory Commissions and Boards shall be appointed by majority vote of the Council and serve without compensation, e~xcept as otherwise provided. (a) All Cor~n~ission and Board members serving in office at the time of enactment of this Code shall continue for their full term of office pursuant to the provisions of the previous enactments of the Council establishing said terms. Subsequent terms of office shall commence in April, except where otherwise provided. Provided, however, that the te~ of each Council member serving on a Board or Co~.ission shall commence upon that member's appointment at the first regular meeting of the Council in January of each year, and such term shall terminate at the commencement of the first regular meeting of the Council in January of the succeeding year. (b) Any vacancy arising because of disqualification, resignation, or other reason, prior to the expiration of a term of office, shall be filled by appointment of the Council for the remainder of the unexpired term. (c) All Commission and Board members shall serve for the prescribed terms of office at the pleasure of the Council. Should a member's term, other than a Council member's term, expire without the Council having appointed a successor, such member shall remain in office until such time as a successor is appointed. Section 2: Section 3.104(3) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 23, 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: "3.10~ (3) The }~nager may and upon direction of the Council, shall designate a member of the administrative service to serve as an administrative advisor to any Commission or Board." is herewith amended to read as follows: 3.104(3) The ~nager may and, upon direction of the Council, shall designate a member of the administrative service to serve as an administrative advisor to any Commission or Board. Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. ~egular Council Meeting January 25, 1982 page 3 First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: January ll, 1982 January 25, 1982 January 25, 1982 Norberg Hentges All ayes /~o-An~ne Student, Secretary to the Council Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Motion by Norberg, second by Petkoff to accept the dates of expiration for terms of the members of boards and commissions as presented by the City Manager and as reflected in Ordinance No. 987. Roll call: All ayes b. First Reading of Ordinance No.989 being an ordinance amending Ordinance No.853, City Code of 1977, pertaining to garbage and rubbish regulation This ordinance pertains to storage of containers and the time when containers may be brought to the curbside. The second reading of this ordinance is February 8, 1982. Motion by Norberg, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the resolution there being le copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 989 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO GARBAGE AND RUBBISH REGULATION The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 8.301(4) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to- wit: "Ail accumulations of garbage and rubbish must be deposited and contained within the containers as provided in this section, except that: (a) tree limbs with diameters of less than four inches (4") and lengths of less than four feet (4') tied into bundles, said bundles not exceeding eighteen inches (18") in diameter; (b) (c) leaves, grass or rubbish in water-proof containers (no larger than permitted 30 gallon garbage can liner size), not exceeding thirty-five popnds (35 lbs.) in weight; bundles of newspapers and magazines tied securely and weighing less than thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.); Regular Council Meeting January 25, 1982 page k (d) Christmas trees up to six feet (6') in length (during January); and (e) small household items including small appliances, tools, and articles of furniture weighing less than thirty five pounds (35 lbs.) shall be placed on pick-up day next to the garbage cans where alley pick-up is available or at the curb line in areas where no alleys exist." is herewith amended to read as follows, to-wit: All accumulations of garbage and rubbish must be deposited and contained within the containers as provided in this section, except that: (a) tree limbs with diameters of less than four inches (4") and lengths of less than four feet (4') tied into bundles, said bundles not exceeding eighteen inches (18") in diameter; (b) leaves, grass or rubbish in water-proof containers (no larger than permitted 30 gallon garbage can liner size), not exceeding thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.) in weight; (c) bundles of newspapers and magazines tied securely and weighing less than thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.); (d) Christmas trees up to six feet (6') in length (during January); and (e) small household items including small appliances, tools, and articles of furniture weighing less than thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.) shall be placed next to the garbage cans where alley pick-up is available or at the curb line in areas where no alleys exist. k~ere no alleys exist, garbage cans may also be placed at the curb line on pick-up day. Section 2: Section 8.301(5) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: "~.~ere alleys are platted and open for traffic, garbage cans shall be placed at the rear of said property adjoining the alley, k~ere no alley exists, garbage cans will be kept at or near the back door, provided, however, that where the back door is not reasonably accessible from the front yard, the container shall be placed at a point adjacent to the house which is reasonably accessible to the front of the house." is herewith amended to read as follows, to-wit: Where alleys are platted and open for traffic, garbage cans shall be placed at the rear of said property adjoining the alley, k~ere no alley exists, garbage cans will be kept at or near the back door, provided, however, that Regular Council Meeting January 25, 1982 page 5 where the back door is not reasonably accessible from the front yard, the container shall be placed at a point adjacent to the house which is reasonably accessible to the front of the house but not beyond the front of the house. Corner properties with no alleys shall not store refuse containers in between the building and any intersecting street. Section 3: Section 8.301(7) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to- wit: "The presence of any garbage or rubbish on any property other than within a structure permitted by the Zoning Code within the City or in any container other than that authorized by this section or in the presence of containers not conforming with the requirements of this section, except as specifically authorized by this section, shall constitute a public nuisance under this section and shall constitute an offense punishable under Section §8.301(9)." is herewith amended to read as follows, to-wit: The presence of any garbage or rubbish on any property other than within a structure permitted by the Zoning Code within the City or in any container other than that authorized by this section or in the presence of containers not conforming with the requirements of this section, except as specifically authorized by this section, shall constitute a public nuisance under this section and shall constitute an offense punishable under Section §8.301(9). Section The presence of any garbage or garbage containers in front or to the side of the building which is the principal structure on the parcel where the building is located except as is specifically authorized by this Section is a public nuisance and shall constitute an offense punishable under Section §8.301(9). Provided, however, that in areas where curb line pick-up is permitted pursuant to Section ~8.301(4), no garbage, refuse, or garbage cans may be permitted in front of the said principal structure prior to 7:00 p.m. of the evening prior to the day of a pick-up scheduled pursuant to Section §8.301(8) and after 9:00 a.m. of the morning after the day of a said scheduled pick-up. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reac'ng: Second Reacing: Date of pas age: January 25, 1982 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Regular Council Meeting January 25, 1982 page 6 c. Resolution 82-04 Authorizing the City of Columbia Heights to enter into an agreement with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust to participate in its group dental plan. The insurance company providing dental coverage is Prudential Insurance. Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies a~ailabie to the public. Roll call: Ail ayes RESOLUTION 82- 04 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST TO PARTICIPATE IN ITS GROUP DENTAL PLAN WHEREAS, by Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated , the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust was established; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, the Employer as defined in the Trust Agreement on behalf of its Employees as defined in the Trust Agreement desires to make available the Trust Group Dental Plan and adopts the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Decla- ration of Trust establishing the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust; Now, Therefore, Be It RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights adopts the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Group Dental Plan to be effec- tive February 1, 1982, and agrees to be bound by all the terms, provisions, conditions, and limitations of said Trust Agreement and all lawful amendments hereto; and Be It Further RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Manager is authorized to execute the aforementioned Trust Agreement with the Leaque of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. Passed this 25th day of January, 1982. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Hentges Hovland All ayes Secretary ~ular Council Meeting January 25, 1982 page 7 d. Resolution No. 82-05 being a resolution adopting changes in non-union group salary ranges, establishing salaries for non-unionized City positions, changing employer's fringe benefits premium cost, and establishing a dental insurance and other fringe benefit programs. The City Manager explained the specifics of the resolution. He suggested that in the last "RESOLVE" thai the words" determined by the employee" be changed to "approved by the em- ployer''. Motion by Norberg, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution, in- cluding the suggested change of the City Manager, there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to delete all of the words in paragraph # 4 following "effective January l, 1982". Roll call on motion to delete: All ayes Motion to amend by Nawrocki, second by Hovland to delete all of the words in paragraph # 6 following "effective January 1, !982 at $105.00 per month" and before "and, Be It Further" Roll call on amendment: Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay Motion to amend by Ncrberg, second by Petkoff to add in the last RESOLVE the words roi- owing "that" the words "in recognition of uncompensated work" and "per year" following "maximum of $200". Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Norberg--aye Norberg, Nawrocki--nay RESOLUTION 82-05 ADOPTING CHANGES IN NON-UNION GROUP SALARY RANGES, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR NON-UNIONIZED CITY POSITIONS, CHANGING EMPLOYER'S FRINGE BENEFITS PREMIUM COST, AND ESTABLISHING A DENTAL INSURANCE AND OTHER FRINGE BENEFIT PROGRAMS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights adopted a Wage Compensation Program for Non-Unionized City Employees effective January l, 1980 (Resolution 80-47) which indicated that on an annual basis changes will be adopted in Group Salary Ranges based upon reliable survey data; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights annually reviews the Employer's share for various insurance programs for its non-unionized employees to compare what is paid for other employee groups in the City; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Area Management Association of which the City is a member, is offering a Group Dental Plan option through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for Calendar Year 1982; Now, Therefore, Be It RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights establishes salary ranges for groups of non-unionized City positions as indicated on the attached schedule which is on file in the Office of the City Manager, effective January 1, 1982; and, Be It Further RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights establishes the salary for specific non-unionized City employee positions to be effective as per the attached schedule upon such affected City employee fulfilling the requirements specified in the Wage Compensation Program for a salary change, for such employee; and, Be It Further RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights establishes the employer's share of non-union employees' insurance programs, effective January 1, 1982 at $105.00 per month; and, Be It Further Regular Council Meeting January 25, 1982 page 8 RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights establishes a Dental Insurance Program for Non-Unionized City Employees as developed by the Metropolitan Area Management Association to be administered by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, effective no earlier than February l, 1982; and Be It Further RESOL~ED, that the Employer's Monthly Dental Premium Cost per employee shall be no more than $10.OO to be derived from the $105.OO designated for insurance programs for Calendar Year 1982; and, Be It Further RESOLVED, that in recognition of uncompensated work, the Employer contribute on a dollar-for-dollar matching basis up to a maximum of $200 per year per affected employee toward a deferred compensation, deferred annuity, or indi- Vidual retirement account as approved by the employer, to be effective upon adoption. Passed this 25th day of January, 1982. Offered by: Norberg Seconded by: Petkoff Roll Call: Hovland, Petkoff, Norberg, Nawrocki--aye Hentges--nay / /' : ~l/ ,/ Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor · ,Jo-An'ne Student, 'Council Secretary // CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 1982 NON-UNION EMPLOYEES PAY SCHEDULE (Division Heads & Essential & Confidential Employees) CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES POSITION ENTRY 6 MOS 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR PAYROLL/ACCOUNTING CLERK SECRETARY TO THE CITY MANAGER COUNCIL SECRETARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY HANAGER $1,119 $1,170 $1,221 $1,272 O1-01-82 01-22-82 $1,243 $1,300 $1,357 $1,413 O1-01-82 08-25-82 S1,339 $1,400 $1,461 $1,522 O1-01-82 06-23-82 $1,736 $1,815 $1,894 $1,973 01-O1-82 07-07-82 Regular Council Meeting January 25, 1982 page 9 DIVISION HEADS & ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES POSITION ENTRY 6 MOS 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF LIBRARY DIRECTOR DIRECTOR OF RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES FIRE CHIEF FINANCE DIRECTOR/CITY CLERK-TREASURER Acting Finance Director/ City Clerk-Treasurer CHIEF OF POLICE $2,088 $2,159 $2,231 $2,302 $2,373 O1-01-82' $2,109 $2,181 $2,253 $2,325 $2,397 O1-01-82' $2,328 $2,407 $2,486 $2,566 $2,645 01-01-82' $2,380 $2,462 $2,543 $2,624 $2,705 01-01-82' $2,536 $2,623 '$2,709 $2,796 $2,306 01-01-82 $2,679 $2,770 $2,861 $2,953 II'DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS $2,784 $2,879 $2,974 $3,069 01-O1-82 $2,882 $3,044 01-01-82' $3,164 11-05-82 *Eligible For Merit Program 6. Communications a. Proclamation-Jaycee Women Week Mayor Nawrocki read a proclamation designating February 7 through the 13th as Jaycee Women Week in Columbia Heights. b. Letter from Charter Commission This was an informational item that addressed possible changes in the Charter. c. Cable Communications Commission A memo was received from the Chairman of the Cable Communications Commission and was an informational item. d. City of Ramsey A letter was received from the City of Ramsey requesting a seat on the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council. No Council action was necessary. 7. Old and New Business ~. Old Business 1. Petition Regarding Reopening of the Public Improvement Hearing (Fifth St., 40th to 44th) At a previous meeting the Council had received a petition requesting that the public impro- vement hearing regarding the special assessment of improvements to Fifth Street be reopened. Regular Council Meeting January 25, 1982 page 10 Considerable discussion followed between the Council, staff and residents of Fifth Street in attendance at the meeting. The specifics of the improvements were discussed as was the present condition of the watermain, curb, gutter and street surface. Motion by Hentges, second ~.y Norberg to deny the request to reopen the public hearing. Roll call: Hovland, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Petkoff--nay 2. Columbia Junior High School The Council received a memorandum from the School Superintendent and an agreement from District # 13 School Board speaking to the use of Columbia Junior High. A lengthy dis- cussion followed regarding the items contained in the agreement and how the school would be used and how the costs would be shared. The agreement is subject to termination on a thirt/-day notice or if the school property is sold whichever shall come first. Y.~O?~NDL~ 07 UNDERSTA~NDING T~S AGREemENT, entered into this day of , 1982, by and between the City of Columbia Heights, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City", and Columbia Heights Independent School District No. 13, a municipal corpora- tion, hereinafter referred to as the "School District", both organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota. WITNESSETH: h~EREAS, the School District has discontinued the use of :he Columbia Junior High School building, hereinafter called "Columbia", for its regular school program, and VIEREAS, both the School District and the City find it desirable to use the Columbia building for programs of the Joint Recreation and 6or~munity Services Cot?~..ission; and kiHEREAS, the School District and the City have historically donated moneF and facility availability to the Commission on a rough equal basis; nO~, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the School District and the City as follows: 1. The School District will make Columbia available to the Co~ission for use in conjunction with its recreation program. 2. The Recreation and Community Services Commission will have use of Columbia after 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. on Saturday of each week of the period covered in this agreement. 3. Use of Columbia contemplates that the two gymnasiums and associated locker rooms may be used by the Commission. Access, entr>~,ays and associated areas may be used so as to fulfill the purpose of this agreement. Other areas may be used or occupied by the Commission upon agreement of the parties hereto. Regular Council Meeting January 25, 1982 page ll 4. The School shall be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and repair of Columbia, for securing hazard and liability insurance therefor, and for heating and utility costs of the building. The City shall provide for all custodial services. The School District shall bill the City on a monthly basis for 50% of all utility expenses incurred with respect to Columbia, and the City shall make payment therefor within 30 days of billing. In calculating expenses, no administrative costs may be included. 5. This agreement shall terminate upon 30 days notice by either party or by sale of the school building, whichever shall come first. 6. Any material variance of this agreement shall be allowed by joint action of both parties hereto. Motion by ~orberg, second by Hentges to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement exactly as proposed in the Memorandum of Understanding. Councilman Norberg felt this agreement should be made because it clearly defines the items, specifically those of sharing costs, that the School Board and the City Council agree on. Mayor Naw- rocki spoke against the agreement because he feels recreation and community education goes beyond athletics and should be addressed in the agreement. Roll call: Hovland, Norberg, Hentges--aye Petkoff, Nawrocki--nay Motion carries RECESS: 10:35 RECONVENE: 10:55 New Business 1. Contribution to Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. for the Coordinated Senior Outreach Program Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to authorize the payment of $2,000 to the Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. in support of the Coordinated Senior Outreach Program. Roll call: All ayes It was noted that in the revenue sources, as listed in program budget, Columbia Heights is the only city in the County contributing. Since all senior citizens in the County are eligible for this program it was felt other municipalities should contribute. Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges that a letter be transmitted to other municipalities in Anoka County of 4,000 population and above and request that they join in the funding. Roll call: All ayes 2. Establish Date for Work Session Motion by Nawrocki, second by Hentges to establish Monday, February 1st at 9:00 pm as a work session to review elements of the Capital Improvement Program. Motion to amend by Norberg that the work session start at 7:30. Motion dies for lack of a second. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay 3. Ambulance Service Contract with North Memorial Medical Center Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement with North Memorial Medical Center to provide back-up emergency medical ser- vices to the Columbia Heights' Fire Department. Roll call: All ayes ~. Engineering Services Contract with the City of St. Anthony tion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement with the City of St. Anthony for the purpose of providing engineering ser- vices. Councilman Norberg had concern with some of the costs in this contract. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay Regular Council Meeting January 25, 1982 page 12 5. 198t Suburban Police Recruitment System Membership Assessment $200 is the payment for the 1981 membership assessment for participation in the Sub- urban Police Recruitment System. No Council action is needed on this item. 6. Authorize Payment for Water Meter Recorder Repair Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to authorize the payment of $535.50 to Power Process Equipment, Inc. for the repair of the City's water meter recorder; and furthermore, that this expenditure is recognized as a proprietary item. The anticipated costs for this re- pair initially were $300. Once the work was commenced the total repair resulted in over the $500 limit that could be expended without Council approval. Councilman Norberg had doubts about this bill and questioned if the work could have been done for ]ess money. He was advised this company was the only one in the area that could do the work. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges-~ave Norberg, Nawrocki--nay 7. Authorize the City Manager to Seek Bids: a. Floor Finish at Service Center and Fire Station Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to authorize the City Manager to seek bids for floor finishing at the Municipal Service Center and the Fire Station. Roll call: All ayes b. Tree Removal Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to authorize the City Manager to seek bids for tree removal. Councilman Norberg noted that this is no longer funded by the state and this fact should be remembered when seeking bids. Roll call: All ayes 8. Authorize the City Manager to Purchase: a. Grader Blades Motion by Norberg, second by Hovland to authorize the City Manager to purchase grader blades and reversible end bits from Ziegler, Inc. in the amount of S2,200.28 based upon low, informal quotation. Roll call: All ayes b. Office Copier Motion by Norberg, second by Hov]and to authorize the City Manager to purchase an office copier from Roya] Business Machines in the amount of $2,795 based upon low, informa] quotation. Roll call: All ayes c. Painting at Jackson Pond Retaining Wall and Authorization for the City Manager to Expend Funds for Sand Blasting of Jackson Pond Retaining Wall. Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to authorize the City Manager to purchase 50 gallons of two-component catalytic epoxy coating from Sierra Paint Corporation in the amount of $925, based upon low, informal quotation; and, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with Marco Company for sand blasting Jackson Pond Retaining Wall at an expense of 37¢ per square foot, totalling approximately $3,700; based upon low, informal quotation. Roll call: All ayes 9. Renewal of Insurance The Insurance Commission recommended that the City renew its insurance policy with the Home Insurance Company. Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Miner, McAlpin, Borer Insurance company for insurance coverage by Home Insurance Com- pany. Roi] call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting January 25, 1982 page 13 10. Other New Business · Mayor Nawrocki commended the employees of the Public Works Department for the truly' superior job done with snow removal. He noted that the streets and alleyways in the City were made passable much earlier than the surrounding communities and that all those people involved should be commended. He also spoke to the measures taken by the Police and Fire Departments to be prepared for emergencies that may arise from the weather. b. It was noted by the Mayor that at this time it is fairly well known what reductions will be forthcoming in the City state aids and homestead credits. He suggested that it would be wise if the Council consider what impact these reductions will have on the 1982 budget and possible revisions. He al~o thinks future reductions in the years to come and loss of population should be looked at on a long term basis. 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager This report was submitted in written form. The City Manager spoke to a number of items in the report. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney gave the findings of the judge regarding the Doschadis property. This property has been considered an hazardous building located at 1513 37th Avenue. The order to Mrs. Doschadis, the respondent, was to post a cash bond with the City in the amount of $5,000 within twenty days of the findings of the judge. The City Attorney noted the bond has not been posted and the matter will have to go back to court. City Attorney gave the specifics of an anti-trust suit in Colorado dealing with Cable Television. This was an informational item. 9. Licenses Motion by Norberg, second by Hovland to approve the licenses as listed, the fees be waived for the license applications of the Kiwanis and Lions Club, and, with the exception of the license application of Mr. Steak Restaurant, upon payment of proper fee. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland that the wine license be approved for Mr. Steak Restaurant upon payment of proper fee. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki-- aye Norberg--abstain 10. Payment of Bills Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg that the bills as listed be paid out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Nawrocki, second by Petkoff to reconsider Council action on the request for reopening the hearing on the rehabilitation of Fifth Street. Roll call: Petkoff, Nawrocki-- aye Hovland, Norberg, Hentges--nay Motion fails Adjournment ~ Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to adjourn the meeting ayes nne Student, Coun~i]~'Secretar~