HomeMy WebLinkAboutDec 12, 1982'OFFIC'IAL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 12, 1983
The Council 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 Bill Smith, a minister from Peoples' Church.
3. Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of November 28th; the Public Hearing of December 1st; and the Special Assessment Hearing of
Oecember 5th, as presented in writing and that the reading be dispensed with. Roll call:
All ayes
4. Oral Petitions
A resident had questions regarding snowplowing policies for the streets and sidewalks in the
City. He was advised of the policies and their enforcement and it was noted that the amount
of snow that fell in this last November broke all records for November snowfalls since they
commenced being recorded. This resident also inquired as to the timeframes employed for not-
ifying residents in a given area when a project is being considered for approval in their
area. He was advised that all affected property owners are notified by mall when approval
of a project is being considered. This process involves public hearings and legal meetings.
No proposed projects are decided upon without resident input.
dent who owns property adjacent to one of the City's liquor stores had concern re-
garding a parking'problem he is experiencing on his property. He stated that patrons of
the liquor store are parking on his property and requested that the City curtail this pra-
ctice. This has been a problem for many years and he was again advised to make formal re-
quest to the Police Chief, as required by ordinance, for signage of this lot that could be
enforced. Councilman Norberg suggested that this property be posted with "Reserved" signs.
The property owner felt this expense should be borne by the City and he offered to donate
a commensurate amount of money to charity. He was again advised that for the City to en-
force any signs on private property he must comply with the ordinance that addressed sign-
age of this kind.
At a previous Council the cost of a courtesy bench permit was increased to $25.00. The
owners of the U.S. Bench Company requested that the Council reconsider this increase.
Oiscussion followed concerning the fees in other municipalities. Councilman Norberg ob-
served that the area average for permit fees for courtesy benches is not a meaningful
figure since it doesn't relate to cost or maintenance. It was noted that the last increase
of this fee was two years ago, when it rose from $5.00 to $7.00. It had been at $5.00 for
many years.
Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to make no adjustment in the $25.00 permit fee for
courtesy benches in the City of Columbia Heights. Roll call: Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--
aye Hovland, Petkoff--nay
A resident questioned the policy on long-term parking permits issued by the Police Oepart-
ment during that period the on-street winter parking ban is in effect. He was advised of
policy by Chief Anderson.
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Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. IO69 Sunday Liquor and Wine Licenses
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. 1069 would amend the present ordinance and would allow for liquor sales on
Sundays and also sets the fees for these types of licenses. It was noted by the Mayor that
this ordinance would not allow for sale of liquor on Sunday only but only in conjunction
with licenses that are gotten already for liquor sales during the rest of the week.
ORDINANCE NO. 1069
BEING AN'ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO SUNDAY
LIQUOR LICENSE5 AND SUNDAY WINE LICENSES
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Section 5.506 of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977,
which is currently reserved, shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit:
SECTION 6
SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES
5.5o6(1)
Establishments to which on-sale licenses have been issued or hereafter may be
issued, pursuant to Section 5.503 or 5.505 may serve intoxicating liquors be-
tween the hours of 10:OO a.m. and 12:O0 midnight on Sundays in conjunction with
the serving of food, provided that such establishment is in conformance with
the following, to-wit:
(a) the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act;
(b) the licensing provisions of Sections 5.503 and 5.505;
(c) the applicant 'is not in violation of any provision of this Code.
5.506(2)
No person, firm or corporation shall sell or serve, directly or indirectly,
intoxicating liquors pursuant to Section 5.506(1) without having first obtained
a special license pursuant to this section.
5.506(3)
A Sunday liquor license may be issued only for a one (1) year period coinciding
with the dates of applicant's other license, for a fee of $200.00. If Minnesota
Statute ~3q0.14, Subd. 5(b) is amended to allow charging a fee in excess of
$200.00, the Council may, by resolution, charge a fee in excess thereof.
5.506(4)
Any license granted hereunder may be revoked for cause or for any violation
of Sections 5.503 or 5.505.
5.5o6(5)
The provisions of Minnesota Statute ~340.112 shall apply to Sunday liquor licen-
ses.
5.506(6)
No license to serve intoxicating liquor on Sunday shall be granted under this
chapter unless the applicant makes application pursuant to Section 5.503 of this
Code.
5 6(7)
The provisions of Sections 5.503(17) and 5.505(6) shall apply to any person,
firm or corporation selling or serving beverages in violation of this section.
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Section 2:
Section 5.507 of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21,
1977, which is currently reserved, shall hereafter read as follows,
to-wit:
SECTION 7
SUNDAY WINE LICENSES
5.5o7(1)
Establishments to which on-sale licenses have been issued or hereafter
may be issued, pursuant to Secti6n 5.504 may serve wine between the -.
hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on Sundays in conjunction with
the serving of food, provided that such establishment is in conformance
with the following, to-wit:
(a)
(b)
(c)
the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act;
the licensing provisions of Section 5.504;
the applicant is not in violation of any provision of this Code.
5.5o7(2)
No person, firm or corporation shall sell or serve, directly or indirectly,
wine pursuant to Section 5.507(1) without having first obtained a special
license pursuant to this section.
5.507(3)
A Sunday wine license may be issued only for a one (1) year period
coinciding with the dates of applicant's other license, for a fee of
$200.00. If Minnesota Statute §340.14, Subd. 5(b) is amended to allow
charging a fee in excess of $200.00, the Council may, by resolution,
charge a fee in excess thereof.
5.507(4)
5.507 (5)
Any license granted hereunder may be revoked for cause or for any
violation of Section 5.504.
The provisions of Minnesota Statute §340.112 shall apply to Sunday
wine licenses.
5.507(6) No license to serve wine on Sunday shall be granted under this chapter
unless the applicant makes application pursuant to Section 5.504 of
this Code.
5.507(7)
The provisions of Section 5.504(16) shall apply to any person, firm
or corporation selling or serving beverages in violation of this
section.
Section 3:
Section 5.508 of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21,
1977, which is currently reserved, shall hereafter read as follows,
to-wit:
SECTION 8
SUNDAY CLUB LICENSES
5.5o8(1)
Establishments to which on-sale licenses have been issued or hereafter
may be issued, pursuant to Section 5.502 may serve intoxicating liquors
between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on Sundays in con-
Junction with the serving of food, provided that such establishment is
in conformance with the following, to-wit:
(a)
(b)
(c)
the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act;
the licensing provisions of Section 5.502;
the applicant is not in violation of any provision of this Code.
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5.508(2)
No person, firm or corporation shall sell or serve, directly or indirectly,
intoxicating liquors pursuant to Section 5.508(1) without having first ob-
tained a special license pursuant to this section.
5.508(3)
5.508(4)
A Sunday liquor license may be issued only for a one (1) year period
coinciding with the dates of applicant's other license, for a fee
of $200.00. If Minnesota Statute S340.14, Subd. 5(b) is amended to
allow charging a fee in excess of $200.00, the Council may, by reso-
lution, charge a fee in excess thereof.
Any license granted hereunder may be revoked for cause or for any
violation of Section 5.502
5,508(5) The provisions of Minnesota Statute S340.112 shall apply to Sunday
liquor licenses.
5.508(6)
No license to serve intoxicating liquor on Sunday shall be granted
under this chapter unless the applicant makes application pursuant
to Section 5.502 of this Code.
5.508(7)
The provisions of Section 5.502(10) shall apply to any person, firm
or corporation selling or serving beverages in violation of this
section.
Section 4:
Section 5.502(10) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21,
1977, which is currently reserved, shall hereafter read as follows,
to-wit:
"Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine
of not more than $500.00 and imprisonment for not more than 90 days."
Section 5: Section 5.503(17) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21,
1977, which reads as follows, to-wit:
"Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine
of not more than Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars and imprisonment for not
more than 90 days."
is herewith amended to read as follows:
"Any person violating'any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine
of not more than $500.00 and imprisonment for not more than 90 days."
Section 6: 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:
November 28, 1983
December 12, 1983
December 12, 1983
Offered By:
Seconded By:
Roll Call:
Hentges
Petkoff
Hovland, Petkoff
Hentges, Nawrocki--
aye
Norberg--nay
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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First Reading of Ordinance No. 1071 Sa1e of Certain Real Estate
Ordinance No. 1071 addresses the sale of City-owned property at 1227 q2½ Avenue. The City
had received an offer and the City Manager had been requested to seek an appralsal before
the offer was considered. This ordinance would authorize the acceptance of $5~500 as the
purchase price from Thomas J. and Diane L. Zustiak. The City Hanager also requested that
the Zustiaks be required to pay the outstanding assessments of approximately $15q.
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
ORDINANCE NO. 1071
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AT q2-1/2 AVENUE, AND PIERCE STREET.
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights shall sell and convey unto Thomas J. Zustiak and
Diane L. Zustiak the real property described as follows, to-wit:
The West I10 feet of Lot 6, Block 3, Reservoir Hills (except the North 150 feet
and except the East 50 feet thereof,) according to the map or plat thereof on
file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Anoka County
Minnesota
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 $
Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days
after its passage.
First Reading: December 12, 1983
The Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1071 is scheduled for the Council meeting of December
27th.
c. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1072 Pertaining.to Utilities, Charges and Billing
This ordinance was prepared to amend the present ordinance regarding utility billing,
utility charges and collections. The City Attorney had requested that this ordinance be
reviewed as a draft ordinance and requested any further proposed changes as suggested
by the Council be forwarded to him for incorporation into the ordinance before it had
its first reading. No action was taken by the Council.
d. An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853 Pertaining to Various Business Licenses
It was decided that this item will be discussed at the next Council meeting as the City At-
torney is still in the process of making changes as suggested by the City Council.
e. Resolution 83-65 Cancelling Assessments
It was first suggested that the property at 3946 Central Avenue had more parking than had
~i~een prevlously thought. When this item originally was brought before the Council the members
abled it until the property could be inspected. A discussion followed regarding cancelling
a portion of this property's assessment when another business in the area may be considered
for the same kind of adjustment.
Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to take n° action on the resolution cancelling asses-
sments. Roll call: Norberg, Hentges--aye Hovland, Petkoff, Nawrocki--nay Motion fails.
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etion by Norberg, second by Hentges to table this resolution until the original assessment
aring can be reopened and all such matters be corrected and rationalized. Roll call: Nor-
berg, Hentges--aye Hovland, Petkoff, Nawrocki--nay Motion fails.
Motion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample
copies available to the public. Roll call: A11 ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 83-65
BEING A RESOLUTION CANCELLING ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, the property known and described as:
The South 24 feet of Lot 11, Block 62, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis,
Anoka County, Minnesota. PIN 35 30 24 41 0072
was assessed $3,479.35 for local improvement No. 787
AND WHEREAS,
was not benefitted by the full amount designated in the original levy of said improvement
No. 787, Westside Municipal Parking Lot:
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the
City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to strike from Local Improvement
No. 787, the excess amount charged against the property at 3946 Central Avenue N.E. in
amount of $1,391.74, leavlng the balance of $2,O87.61 levied.
Passed this 12th day of December, 1983.
Offered by: Hovland
Second by: Petkoff
Roll ca11: Hovland, Petkoff, Nawrocki--aye
Norberg, Hentges--nay
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
f. Resolution 83-66 Supporting a Race Track Facility in Blaine
The Mayor stated that although he isn't particularly supportive of legalized gambling
· that the voters in the state had voted for parimutuel. This being the case he felt the bene-
fits that would be derived from this type of development should be supported for placement
in Anoka County. Councilman Norberg stated he could not support the resolutlon in that he
feels that it is false in not presenting the other slde of the picture which addresses the
pain and social costs this type of development would bring.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Hentges to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample
copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 83-66
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF A RACING FACILITY IN THE CITY OF BLAINE
-WHEREAS, a State Constitutional Amendment allowing parimutuel betting was approved by
,e Minnesota voters on November 2, 1982, and the Minnesota Racing Commission has been
eated by the Minnesota Legislature to implement parimutuel horseracing in Minnesota, and
WHEREAS, the location of a racing facility would have a substantial, positive impact on the
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.onomic condition of an area, and
WHEREAS, a racing facility would create approximately ],000 additional employment pos-
itions, and
WHEREAS, the City of Blaine has stated an interest in the location of the Metro Racetrack
in the City of Blaine which interest has been pursued by the North Star Race Track Assoc-
iation, City of Blaine, and Anoka County, and
WHEREAS, there is within the City of Blaine sufficient lands next to 1-35W and within
20 minutes of the central Twin Cities which lands are proposed for the Northstar Race-
track facility, and
WHEREAS, the location of a racing facility in Blaine, Anoka County, Minnesota, would at
last place a major State wide recreational facility in the northern metropolitan commu-
nities and thus make more real, economic balance within the metropolitan community, and
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Systems would not require substantial expenditures of taxpayers'
dollars if the racing facility were located in the City of Blaine.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights sup-
ports the locating of the Metropolitan Racetrack in the City of Blaine.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Minnesota Racing
Commission and the City of Blaine.
ssed this 12th day of December, 1983.
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll call:
Hentges
Petkoff
Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrockl--aye
~Norberg--nay
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
6. Communications
a. Planning and Zoning Commission
1. First Federal Savings, 4101 Central Avenue, Conditional Use Permit
First Federal Savings appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting per-
mission to construct an accessory structure consisting of a freestanding, five lane drive-
in teller facility. The Commission granted the site plan approval this request included and
recommended approval of the conditional use permit by the Council.
Motion Norberg, second by Petkoff to grant the Conditional Use Permit requested by First
Federal Savings as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll call: All
ayes
2. The Gaughan Companies, P.U.D. Final Development Plan
The Gaughan Companies appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting approval
.of the final development plan for the proposed 154 unit University Heights residential plan-
ed unit development on the west side of University at 40th Avenue. The Commission recom-
nded-approval of the final devel.opment plan subject to six conditions, a copy of which
were included in the Council agenda packet for the Council meeting. It was noted that one
of the conditions, item (c), had been complied with already, that being a letter from the
developer to the Fire Department confirming that sprinklers will be installed in all inter-
ior common areas.
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me discussion continued during which items such as street lighting and street maintenance
were discussed. A spokesman for the developer advised the Council that the by-laws for the
Homeowners Association of this development will includea stipulation that all of the pri-
vate roads of the development will be maintained by the Association. He also noted that It
was determined by the Fire Chief that the width of the fire access lanes could be 12 feet,
not 24 feet as had been stated.
Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to adopt the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning
Commission (totalling six) as explained by the HRA's Community Development Specialist at
the City Council meeting of December 12, 1983; including the exceptions as listed in the
City Attorney's letter to the HRA Community Development Specialist dated December 12, 1983;
and that the width of the gate access onto 40th Avenue sh°uld be determined by the Fire Chief;
and that the maintenance of the private roads as shown on the site plan maps will be covered
by the Homeowners Association by-laws and Oec!aration of Covenants which will be amended to
require maintenance of the private roadways as well as the turn around areas for fire trucks.
Councilman Norberg opposes this development as he feels it is a poor use of the land and
would be better used for individual private homes. Density is a problem for which he still
-has concern. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrockl--aye Norberg--nay
b. Traffic Commission
Minutes from the most recent Traffic Commission meeting were received by the Council and no
Council action was necessary.
c. Wendy's Restaurant Request
Wendy's Restaurant is requesting Council .approval to open on December 17, 1983 without
completing site plan development and meeting the conditional use permit requirements. The
ty Attorney advised the Council only the Council could grant this request as it would
t be in compliance. A representative of Rax Restaurant came to ~he Council making a sim-
ilar request. Both organizations stated in letters that their inability to comply, partic-
ularly with the fencing and landscaping requirements, was due to adverse weather conditions.
They both offered to post a performance bond to insure that these items were completed
as they were indicated on the site plan. It was noted that all site costs were split evenly
between Wendy's and Rax. The Council received copies of data that addressed the yet-to-be
completed exterior improvements and the approximate costs for each item. The costs for
Rax plus 15% contingency totalled $52,144.45, and the costs for Wendy's plus 15% contingency
totalled $28,616.89. The Council decided that these were the amounts that should be covered
in the letters of credit.
Motion by Norberg, second by Petkoff to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into
an agreement for appropriate amounts of letters of credit to secure completion of the work
on the sites in question and to grant an occupancy permit. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff,
Norberg, Hentges--aye Nawrocki--nay
d. Automobile Club Award
The City of Columbia Heights received another safety award from the Automobile Club of
Minnesota for no .pedestrian fatalities in the year. There have been no pedestrian fatalities
in the City for six consecutive years.
RECESS: 11:05 pm
RECONVENE: 11:30 pm
7. Old and New Business
Old Business
I. Purchase of EMS Audio/Visual Aids - Fire Department -'
Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to authorize the purchase of EMS Audio/Visual Aids
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em Emergency Training of Wesport, Connecticut in the amount of $1,0q5. Roll call: All
s
2. Snow Removal Policy - Sidewalks'
The City Manager advised the Council that in the past week 178 tags for non-compliance with
the sidewalk snow removal ordinance had been issued. He noted that there had been fairly
good response. Also he said there are still two major prob!em areas, businesses on Central
Avenue whose sidewalks are adjacent to the Avenue, and the areas where residential side~
walks abut the street and plowed snow covers them. Alternative solutions for these problems
were discussed by the Council with the following suggestions: do not enforce the ordinance
where the sidewalk abuts the curb in residential areas only; assess for snow removal similar
to. the assessing policy for weed and grass cutting; and, have contract plowing and snow re-
moval done and paid for by assessment.
Motion by Norberg, second by Hovland to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance that
would incorporate the suggestions as discussed by the Council. Roll call: Ail ayes
b. New Business
1. Award of Bids
a. Legal Publications
Motion by Norberg, second by Hovland that the SUN Newspapers of Edina, Minnesota for legal
publications be accepted for the calendar year 198q; and furthermore, that the Mayor and
City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes
rPolice Vehicles
)tion by Norberg, second by Hovland to authorize the purchase of three police vehicles
· om Brookdale Ford at a total cost of $30,796.18 based upon low, formal bid. Roll call:
All ayes
c. Custodial Services~
Motion by Norberg, second by Hovland to award the custodial services contract to Master
Building Maintenance Company of St. Paul, Minnesota for a two-year period ending December
31, 1985 at an annual cost of $20,036.6q, based upon low, formal bid; and furthermore,
that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement for same. Rol1 call:
All ayes
2. Authorization to Purchase
a. Sign Posts
Motion by Hovland, second by Norberg to purchase sign posts from M.R. Sign Company of Fer-
gus Falls, Minnesota in the amount of $1,040 based upon low, formal quotation. Roll call:
All ayes
b. Street Sweeper Brooms
Motion by Norberg, second by Hovland to authorize the purchase of street sweeper brooms
and necessary attachments from Kennedy Brush, Inc. of Lenefa, Kansas in the amount of
$1,284 based upon iow, formal quotation. Roll call: All ayes
3. Authorize Electrical Installation at Argonne Lift Station
Motion by Norberg, second by Hovland to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute
agreement with Bacon Electric Company of Fridley, Minnesota in the amount of $2,q12
an electrical installation at the Argonne Lift Station, based upon, low formal quo-
ration. Roll call: All ayes
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Request for Street Excavation Permit
City Counci] policy on street opening permits is that they were not to be issued on
roadways where improvements had been completed within the past five years. The request
for the permit is for an excavation for an area where the streets have had improvements
for less than five years.
Motion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to authorize the issuance of a street excavation per-
mit to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for an excavation to occur in 37th Avenue at
Madison Place. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff~ Nawrockl--aye Norberg, Hentges--nay
5. Ratify Action of City Manager to Repair Front-End Loader
Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to ratify the action of the City Manager regarding
the repair of a front-end loader by Ziegler Equipment, Inc. at a total cost of $610.60.
Roll call: All ayes
6. Participation in Hennepin County Joint Purchasing Bid for Pick Up Trucks
The crew cab pick up truck being requested is for the Park Department and the four-wheel
drive pick up truck is for the Sewer and Water Department. Two of the Council'members ex-
pressed concern with the purchasing agreement the City has with Hennepin County.
Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to withdraw from the Hennepin County Joint Purchasing
Program for the purchase of one crew cab pick up truck and for one four-wheel drive pick
up truck. Roll call: Norberg, Hentges--aye Hovland, Petkoff, Nawrocki--nay Motion fails.
Motion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to authorize the City Manager to participate in the
Hennepin County joint purchasing bid for one crew cab pick up truck and one four-wheel drive
pick up truck. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Nawrocki--aye Norberg, Hentges--nay
Authorization to Rent Microcomputers
Council received a Computerization Progress Report from the Finance Director along with
recommendations for rental of microcomputers on a trlal basis. Much discussion followed re-
viewing the City's needs and the recommendations of the Finance Director.
notion by Norberg, second by Hentges to authorize the City Manager to rent two Epson Q X 10
microcomputers for two months at a cost noL to exceed $1,400; 'and furthermore, that such
rental be based upon low, informal quotation. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Norberg, Hentges--
aye Nawrocki--nay
8. Proposal to Purchase City-Owned Property at 4232 Fifth Street N.E.
Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to authorize the City Manager to secure an appraisal
of the property located at 4232 Fifth Street N.E., said appraisal to be gotten before the
next Council meeting. Roll call: ~11 ayes
9. Cities and Counties for Cable - Membership
Membership dues for this organization would be 14¢ per capita.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to authorize participation in the lobbying effort of
~'Cities and Counties for Cable"; and furthermore, that payment of $200 be authorized from
the Cable TV Fund. Roll call: Movland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay
10. City Council Work Session
A City Council work session was scheduled for Monday, December 19th at 7:30 pm.
Reports
a. Report of the City Manager
ee City Manager's report was presented in written form. All of the items in the report
re discussed.
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Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney gave a progress report regarding the financing of the Fortieth Partner-
ship Building and addressed the City's responsibilities on prosecuting misdemeanors.
9' Licenses
Motion by Norberg to grant the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees~ Motion dies
for lack of a second.
Motion by Hovland, second by Hentges to grant the licenses as listed upon payment of proper
fees and to waive the fee for the Columbia Heights Jaycees and the H.R.A. of Columbia Hei-
ghts. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay Councilman Nor-
berg stated his lack of support for this motion is because'a profit is made from the act-
ivities of these two organizations.
10. Payment of Bills
Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll
call: All ayes
Adjournment
Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to adjourn the meeting at 2:05 am.
~tary
Roll 11: All ayes
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor