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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMar 28, 1983OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CiTY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ~LARCH 28, 1983 regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 9:25 pm. 1. Roli Call Hovland, Petkoff, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki--present 2. Invocation The Invocation was offered by Pastor Ken Rice of the Community United Methodist Church. ~.. Minutes of Previous Meetings No minutes were prepared.' q. Oral Petitions There were no oral petitions at this time. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Resolution 83-18 Lot Split on Peters Place Motion by Hentges, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the resolutlon there being ample copies available to the publlc. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION 83-18 SUBDIVISION REQUEST I, Roger Jensen, Housing and Redevelopment Authority Director, hereby request a split of m.~T 35q10, PARCEL 1300, KEY , PIN 3630 2q 32 O105 gally described as: The South 180 feet of the North 330 feet of Block q, Walton's Rear- rangement of Lots 33 and 3q, Block 6, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota. (Subject to SS easement 11/8/77) THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE: I. The South 180' of the North 330' of Block ~, Walton's Rearrangement of Lots 33 and Block 6, Reservoir Hills, (Except the East 165'), Anoka County, Minnesota. 2. The East 165' of the South 180' of the North 330' of Block ~, Walton's Rearrangement of Lots 33 and 3h, Block 6, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota. Subject to easements, restrictions and covenants of Record, if any. 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 $ be divided. (Paid) Any pending of future assessments will be levied according to the new split as approved this day. PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT ACTION: This 2qth day of March, 1983. Offered by: Seconded by: WAIVED Roll call: oO_~ Goranson lng O-'~"~'~er Roger C. Jensen Signature of Applicant, Notarized 590 h0th Avenue~ Columbia Hel~hts Applicant's Address Telephone No. 788-3~17 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2~th day of March, 1983. Karen Meuleners~ Notary ~ubllc Regdlar Councll Meeting March 28, 1983 page 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approved This 28th day of March, 1983. Offered by: Hentges Seconded by: Hovland Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary ~.'Communications Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor a. Insurance Committee Renewal of Insurance Policy Covering the Bus Notion by Norberg, second by Petkoff to renew the insurance policy through National Indemnity Company in the amount of $1,505 per year for the 1963 GMC bus. Roll call: All ayes It was noted that this pollcy covers only the bus named in the policy and if the other bus owned by the City were put Into service the insurance company would need to be notified. b. Traffic Commission City Parking Lots At a meeting on Hatch 24th members of the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the HRA heard a presentation with regard to design changes in the City parkiag lots. It was felt that the City Council should review and approve these plans since this project is tied to the City Council's previous action with regard to a publlq improvement project and special assessments. Discussion followed concerinlng some of the details of the deslgn changes and the traffic flow in the alleys. ion by Norberg, second by Petkoff to approve the proposed Plans for improvements to the y parking lots located on the north and south side of 40th Avenue between Van Buren Stre- et and Central Avenue as illustrated on the plan dated March 24, 1983 with the exception that if there is any difficulty in acquiring the six foot easement that the north leg of the alley north of 40th Avenue be a one-way going south. Roi1 call: Hovland, Petkoff, Norberg, Nawrocki--aye Hentges--nay Todd Stutz, Community Development Specialist in HRA, advised the Council of the plans to bury the existing overhead utility lines. RECESS: 10:10 RECONVENE: 10:25 c. Cable Communications Commission of Columbia Heights and Hilltop 1. Municipal Administration of Cable Television Conference The Cable Communications Commission requested authorization for the attendance of up to four of its members to a conference in Madison, Wisconsin. Notion by Hentges, second by Norberg to authorize the attendance of up to four members of the Cable Communications Commission of Columbia Heights/Hilltop at the Hunlclpal Administra- tion of Cable Television Conference to be held in Madison, Wisconsin on Nay 5-7, 1983; and, furthermore, that the registration cost of $95 each, as well as meals and mileage be re- imbursed. Motion to amend by Nawrocki, second by Petkoff to authorize the attendance of up to four members inplace of two members. Roll call on amendment: Hovland, Petkoff, Nawrocki--aye Norberg, Hentges--nay Motion to amend passes. 1 call on amended motion: Hovland, Petkoff, Nawrocki--aye Norberg, Hentges--nay Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1983 page 3 Franchise Fee Waiver Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to authorize the City Manager to submit a franchise.' fee waiver to the Federal Communications Commission on behalf of the Cities of Columbia Heights and Hilltop with regard to the joint cable communications franchise of the citles. This fee waiver was prepared by an attorney who also advised that the name of the franchise remain "Teleprompter" rather than "Group W" since "Teleprompter" was the name of the proposal. The City Manager said that the previous franchise fee was 3~ and the request is now for 5~. Councilman Hentges noted that when the fee was 3~ It could be used for any City purposes the Council decided appropriate. Now that It is being Increased to 5~ it has the stipulation that it can only be used to offset administering costs of the franchise and programming. 'He felt it had advantages for use at 3~ rather than 5~. It was noted by the Mayor that the Council still will approve the expenditures of the 5~. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Nawrocki--aye Norberg, Hentges--nay d. Easement from City of Minneapolis Mayor Nawrocki reported that the easement that the City of Columbla Heights had requested for street purposes from the City of Minneapolis had been granted. He personally had at- tended a number of Council meetings and committee meetings of the Minneapolis City Council attending to this matter. The property in'.question is at the Minneapolis water works faci- lity in the City. Assessment payment had also been.requested but the easement was granted contingent on the City of Minneapolis not paying any assessments. 7. Old and New Busin&ss Old Business 1. Preliminary Report of Infiltration/Inflow Study The City Engineer, Fred Salsbury, had presented to the Council in writlng an Executive Summary on the findings of the Infiltration/Inflow Study. He explained also that a Sewer System Evaluation Study was planned to be done later thls year and recommended that the City Council defer any decision concerning further work until that Study was completed and additional information was gotten. b. New Business 1. Establish Date for 1983 Board of Review Meeting Motion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to establish Monday, May 16th at 7:00 pm as the date for the Board of Review Meeting to be held by the Columbia Heights City Council. Roll call: All ayes 2. Schools and Conferences Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to authorize the attendance of William Elrite, Fi- nance Director, at the Municipal Finance Officers Association Conference in Toronto, Ontario on June 11-15, 1983; and furthermore to reimburse expenses for airfare, regist- ration, meals and lodging not to exceed $1,O07. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Nawrocki-- aye Norberg, Hentges--nay 3. 1983 Auction, April 9th Motion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to authorize the City Manaqer to include Items · submitted in his memo of March 25, 1983, in the Police Department Auction of Surplus Oerty to be held April 9, 1983; and, furthermore, that the proceeds'be deposited i~ the City's General Fund. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1983 page ~ ~. Use of $10,000 Allocated for Community Education or Community Project )hn Tiggas, Director of Recreation and Community Services, gave to the Council a list proposals for use of the funding allocated for community education or prcJects. John will be seeking input regarding the use of this funding from the City CounC11 as well as from the School Board. No Council action was necessary on this matter. 5. Ratify Action of City Manager for Repair of Vactor Sewer Cleaning Machine Motion by Hentges, second by Norberg to ratify the action of the City Manager to proceed with repairs to the vactor sewer cleaning machine; and such repairs to be undertaken by Novack-Koland Equipment in an amount not to exceed $2,q19.90; and furthermore, that the Council understand this purchase to be a proprietary item. Roll call: All ayes 6. Establish Date for Work Session The City Manager requested that a work session of the Council be scheduled to discuss two items; recent rulings regarding public improvements and proposed legislation primarily dealing with state aids and labor relations. Tuesday, March 29th at 7:30 was selected for the time and day of a work session as well as Saturday, April ~th. 7. Shade Tree Disease Program Bids Motion by Norberg, second by Hovland to award the bid for 1983 SEade Tree Disease Program to Bluemel's Tree and Landscape Services, Inc. based on their low formal bid and Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter an agreement for same. Roll call: All ayes 8. Other New Business a. Garage Door Damage esident of the City advised the Mayor and members of the City Council that his garage rs had sustained damage due to snow being pushed up against them by a City plow. Members of the Council had inspected the damage and the surrounding area. The City Attorney advised what procedures should be followed In this matter. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Hovland to authorize the City Manager to explore this claim with the City's insurance company and that If City liability ls determined that an amount up to the deductible on the City's liability be authorized. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Nawrocki--aye Norberg, Hentges--nay Councilman Hovland was requested to look at the damage and determine how best it can be repaired. b. Packaged Computer Systems, Inc. A request from the company who is studying the City's needs for a computer system was re- ceived asking for a time extension of the deadline for presenting the results of a needs study. This request was based on a death in the family. Hotion by Hentges, second by Petkoff to authorize an extenion of the contract with Pack- aged Computer, Inc. to amend the contract from April 11th to April 19th. Roll call: All ayes 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The report of the City Manager was presented in written form. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. Licenses Motion by Norberg, second by Hentges to grant the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1983 page 5 Payment of Bills Noiton by Hentges, second by Hovland to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. RolJ call: Hovland, Petkoff, Hentges, Nawrocki--aye Norberg--nay AdJournment Mo[ion by Pe[koff, second by Hentges to adjourn the meeting at 12:15 am. Roll,call: All. Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor ne Student, Council ~-cretary