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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 P.M..
1. Roll Call
Hovland, Petkoff, Peterson, Nawrocl~i - present
Carlson - absent
2. Invocation
There were no ministers available to offer an Invocation.
3. Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to approve the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of December 3rd as presented in writing and that the reading be
dispensed with. Roll call: All ayes
4. PrEsentation of Plaque
Mayor Nawrocki presented a plaque from the City to Marcia Bennett in recognition of
the years she represented Columbia Heights on the Metropolitan Council.
4a. Oral Petitions
There were no oral petitions.
5. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1098 Vacation of Public Walkway
Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to waive the readi~ng of the ordinance there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1098
BEING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE VACATION OF THE PUBLIC WALKWAY LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF
THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 10, BLOCK 1, CIRCLE TERRACE 2ND ADDITION AND WHICH
ALSO LIES NORTHEASTERLY OF THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK l, CIRCLE TER-
RACE AND OUTLOT 3, CIRCLE TERRACE 2ND ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLATS OR MAPS
OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER IN AND FOR ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section l: That the City of Columbia Heights does hereby vacate the following
described property:
That certain public walkway which lies Southwesterly of the Southwesterly
line of Lot 10, Block 1, Circle Terrace 2nd Addition and which also lies
Northeasterly of the Northeasterly line of Lot 1, Block 1, Circle Ter-
race and Outlot 3, Circle Terrace 2nd Addition, according to the plats
or maps 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 conveying said parcel.
Section 3. The purchase price shall be One Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-two and
no/lO0 Dollars ($1,782.00).
Section 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty
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(30) days after its passage.
First Reading: December 17, 1984
The second reading of Ordinance No. 1098 is scheduled for January 14, 1985.
b. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1099 Regulating Gambling Devices
Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1099
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, REGULATING
GAMBLING DEVICES
The City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section l: Section 5.410 of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 23,
1977, which reads as follows, to-wit:
"No person shall operate a gambling device or conduct a raffle, as
hereinafter defined, without a license issued pursuant to the pro-
visions of this chapter."
I'Minnesota statute ~349.26, entitled Gambling Devices, together with
all amendments thereto through 1978, is hereby adopted by reference
as if fully set forth herein.'~'
"The Council may by unanimous vote waive the bond requirement of the
gambling manager."
"The annual license fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00), sub-
ject to amendment by resolution of the Council pursuant to ~5.103(5)."
Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after March
l, 1985.
First reading: December 17, 1984
The second reading of Ordinance No. 1099 is scheduled for January 14, 1985.
c. Resolution 84-67 IDB - Shoppers City Renovation
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waiYe the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 84-67
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA ("CITYI')
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE $600,0OO COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE NOTE (CENTRAL VALUE MALL PROJECT)(THE "NOTE"), WHICH NOTE AND THE INTEREST
AND ANY PREMIUM THEREON SHALL BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE
LOAN AGREEMENT, (THE "LOAN AGREEMENT"); APPROVING THE FORM OF THE DISBURSING
AGREEMENT, THE LOAN AGREEMENT, AND THE ASSIGNMENT OF LOAN AGREEMENT; APPROVING
THE FORM OF THE COMBINATION MORTGAGE, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FINANCING
STATEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS; APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTH~
ORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE NOTE; AND PRO¥1DING FOR THE SECURITY,
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RIGHTS, AND REMEDIES OF THE HOLDERS OF SAID NOTE
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Minnesota Municipal Industrial ,Development Act,
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474, as amended (the "Act"), as found and determined
by the Legislature of the State of Minnesota, is to promote the welfare of the
State of Minnesota by the active attraction, encouragement, and development of
economically sound industry and commerce to prevent so far as possible the emer-
gence of blighted and marginal lands and areas of chronic unemployment, and for
this purpose the State of Minnesota has encouraged action by local governmental
units; and
WHEREAS, factors necessitating the active promotion and development of economically
sound industry and commerce are the increasing concentration of population in urban
and metropolitan areas, the rapidly rising increase in the amount and cost of gov-
ernmental services required to meet the needs of the increased population, and
the need for development and use of land which will provide an adequate tax base
to finance these increased costs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City'S), desires to expand
the business and employment opportunities, and the available tax base of the City,
and to promote the development of property within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized by the Act to enter into a revenue agreement with any
person, firm, or public or private corporation or federal or state governmental sub-
division or agency in such manner that payments required thereby to be made by the
contracting party shall be fixed, and revised from time to time as necessary, so
as to produce income and revenue sufficient to provide for the prompt payment of
principal of and interest on all bonds issued under the Act when due, and the
revenue agreement shall also provide that the contracting party shall be required
to pay all expenses of the operation and maintenance of the project including, with-
out limitation, adequate insurance thereon and insurance against all liability for
injury to persons or property arising from the operation thereof, and all taxes and
special assessments levied upon or with respect to the project and payable during
the term of the revenue agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Act further authorizes theCity to issue revenue bonds, in anticipation
of the collection of revenue of a project, to finance, in whole or in part, the cost
of acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment, or extension
of such project; and
WHEREAS, the City has received from Kraus-Anderson, Incorporated [the "Developer"),
a proposal that the City finance a project for purposes consistent with the Act,
said project to consist of the construction of improvements to a shopping mall
facilityl"the "Project") in the City; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 1088 of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota adopted
on August 27, 1984, the City determined that, on the basis of information provided
to it by the Developer and others, the effect of the financing of the Project, if
undertaken, would be to encourage the development of economically sound commerce
in the City, increase the assessed value of property within the City, increase current
employment opportunities for residents of the City and surrounding areas, and fac-
ilitate the development of property within the City, all to the benefit of the
residents and taxpayers of the City; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 1088 of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota adopted
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on August 27, 1984, the City approved the proposal of the Developer that the City
undertake to provide financing for the Project and gave preliminary approval to the
financing of the Project, including the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Note,
as hereinafter defined, subject to final approval by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to finance the construction, and installation of the Pro-
ject pursuant to authority conferred by the Act through the issuance of the Note,
as hereinafter defined, under this resolution~ and
WHEREAS, said Note issued under this resolution will be secured by a mortgage and
lien on and an Assignment of Leases and Rents from said Project and a pledge and as-
signment of the Loan Agreement, as hereinafter defined, and of the revenues derived
by the City from the Loan Agreement, and said Note and the interest on said Note
shall be payable solely from the revenue pledged therefor and the Note shall not
constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional, charter,
or statutory limitation nor shall constitute nor give rise to a pecuniary liability
of the City or a charge against its general credit or taxing powers and shall not
constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property
of the City other than its interest in the Loan A§reement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY:
1. That the City Council of the City finds, determines, and declares that the con-
struction and installation of the Project for incorporation into the Project within
the City will expand the business and employment opportunities within the City, will
expand the tax base of the City, will promote the development of property within
the City, and will generally aid and assist the City, and that but for the availability
of tax exempt industrial revenue bond financing, the Project would not otherwise be
undertaken.
2. That for the purpose of financing the construction and installation of the Project
there is hereby authorized the issuance, sale, and delivery of the $600,00 Commercial
Development Revenue Note (Central Value Mall Project) (the "Note"). The Note shall
bear interest at a rate, shall be numbered, shall be dated, shall mature, shall be
subject to redemption prior to maturity, shall be in such form, and shall have such
other details and provisions substantially in the form now on file with the City.
3. That the Note shall be a special obligation of the City the proceeds of which shall
be disbursed pursuant to the Disbursing Agreement, dated as of the date of the Note
and executed by Norwest Bank St. Paul, National Association (the "Lender"), the
Developer, First Security Title, Inc. (the '~'Disbursing Agent") and the City. The
principal, premium, if any, and interest on the Note shall be payable solely from
the revenues derived from the Loan Agreement dated as of the date of the Note, and
executed by the City and the Developer. The Mayor and City Manager of the City are
hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Note.
4. That the Disbursing Agreement, the Loan Agreement, and the Assigment of Loan Agre-
ement, all dated as of the date of the Note, and executed by the City (the "Assignment"
of Loan Agreement"), all substantially in the form now on file with the City, are
hereby approved. The Mayor and City Manager of the City are hereby authorized and
directed to execute and deliver the Disbursing Agreement, Loan Agreement and Assign-
ment of Loan Agreement.
5. That the documents designated, as the Combination Mortgage, Security Agreement and
Fixture Financing Statement, dated as of the date of the Note, from the Developer to
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the Lender, and the Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated as of the date of the
Note from the Developer to the Lender are hereby approved in the forms now on file
with the City.
6. That upon approval by the Mayor and City Manager, and concurrence by Counsel for
the City, amendments may be made to the aforementioned documents to the extent such
amendments are substantial and are not inconsistent with this resolution. Such ap-
proval and concurrence shall be evidenced by the execution of the aforementioned
documents by the Mayor and City Manager and the delivery of the opinion of Counsel
for the City.
7. That the Mayor and City Manager of the City are hereby authorized to execute and
deliver, on behalf of the City, such other documents as are necesaary or appropriate
in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Note.
8. That all covenants, stipulations, obligations, and agreements of the City cont-
ained in this resolution and the aforementioned documents shall be deemed to be the
covenants, stipulations, obligations and agreements of the City to the full extent
authorized or permitted by law, and all such covenants, stipulations, obligations
and agreements shall be binding upon the City. Except as otherwise provided in this
resolution, all rights, powers, and privileges conferred and duties and liabilities
imposed upon the City by the provisions of this resolution or of the aforementioned
documents to be executed and delivered by the City shall be exercized or performed
by the City or by such members of the City, or such officers, board, body, or agency
thereof as may be required by taw to exercise powers and to perform such duties.
No covenant, stipulation, obligation, or agreement herein contained or contained in
the aforementioned documents shall be deemed to be a covenant, stipulation, obliga-
tion, or agreement of any member of the City Council of the City, or any officer,
agent or employee of the City in that person's individual capacity, and neither the
City Council of the City nor any officer executing the Note shall be liable personally
on the Note or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of
the issuance thereof.
9. That except as herein otherwise expressly provided, nothing in this resolution or
in the aforementioned documents expressed or implied, is intended or shall be construed
to confer upon any person, firm, or corporation, other than the City or any holder
of the Note issued under, the provisions of this resolution, any right, remedy or
claim, legal or equitable under and by reason of this resolution or any provision
hereof, this resolution, the aforementioned documents and all of their provisions
being intended to be and being for the sole ane exclusive benefit of the City and any
holder from time to time of the Note issued under the provisions of this resolution.
10. That in case any one or more of the provisions of this resolution, or of the
aforementioned documents, or of the Note issued hereunder shall for any reason be
held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity~shall not affect any
other provision of this resolution, or of the aforementioned documents, or of the
Note, but this resolution, the aforementioned documents and the Note shall be con-
strued and endorsed as if such ille§al or invalid provision had not been contained
therein.
Il. That the Note shall contain a recital that it is issued pursuant to the Act, and
such recital shall be conclusive evidence of the validity of the Note and the reg-
ularity of the issuance thereof, and that all acts, conditions, and things required
by the Charter of the City and the laws of the State of Minnesota relating to the
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adoption of this resolution, to the issuance of the Note and to the execution of the
aforementioned documents to happen, exist and be performed precedent to and in the
enactment of this resolution, and precedent to issuance of the Note and precedent
to the execution of the aforementioned documents have happened, exist, and have been
performed as so required by law.
12. That the Note shall be fully registered by the City at the option of the Lender
or any subsequent holder of the Note. If fully registered the Note may be transferred
only upon the books of the City kept for that purpose by the note registrar of the
City. The City Clerk of the City is hereby appointed as Note Registrar of the City.
In the e~nt any Note is mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed, provided that, in
the case of any mutilated Note, such mutilated Note shall first be surrendered to
the City, and in the case of any lost, stolen, or destroyed Note, there first shall
be furnished to the City evidence of such loss, theft, or destruction satisfactory
to the City, together with an indemnity satisfactory to ~e City.
The City may condition its registration of the transfer of any Note or the replace-
ment of any mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed Note upon the payment to the City
of its reasonable fees and expenses for such services. The City may treat and
consider the person in whose name any Note is registered as the holder and absolute
owner of such Note for all purposes whatsoever.
13. That the officers of the City, attorneys, engineers, and other agents or employees
of the City are hereby authorized to do all acts and things required of them by or
in connection with this resolution, the aforementioned documents, and the Note for
the full, punctual, and complete performance of all the terms, covenants, and agre-
ements contained in the Note, She aforementioned documents, and this resolution.
14. That this reaolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage.
Passed this 17th day of December, 1984.
Offered by: Peterson
Seconded by: Hovland
Roll call: All ayes
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Secretary to Council
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted
by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on the 17th day of December,
1984.
William J. Elrite, City Clerk
d. Resolution Supporting Designation of Anoka County Airport as an Intermediate
Airport
Mayor Nawrocki questioned if there would be any air traffic over the City of Col-
umbia Heights with the designation of the County airport as an intermediate air-
port. The City Manager advised the Council that previously he had been informed
that air traffic would come toward the City but that the height of the planes would
be considerably elevated. It was also noted that with this new designation the air-
port would be able to handle larger airplanes.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to table this matter for additional information.
Roll call: All ayes
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6. Communications
a. Columbia Park Clinic Development Agreement
The Council was advised that the Housing and Development Authority had signed a
development agreement for the northwest corner of 40th and Central Avenues with
the Columbia Park Clinic.
b. Planning and Zoning Commission
1. Arby's Restaurant, 4707 Central Avenue - Variance
Arby's Restaurant is appealing the denial of its request to add an additional 21
square foot readerboard to the existing pylon sign at the restaurant location by
the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission denied the request as the
existing sign is at the maximum now permitted and that no hardship exists. Dis-
cussion followed regarding the present signage and what is allowed by the sign
ordinance. Councilman Hovland felt a hardship exists because of the high location
of the present sign.
Motion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to grant the appeal and to grant the variance
as requested.
Councilman Carlson joined the meeting at 8:00 P.M.
Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson - aye Peterson - abstain Nawrocki - nay
The Council and staff discussed the moratorium on non-conforming signs for 1986.
2. Steve Jonak, 3841 Third Street - Variance and Site Plan
Mr. Jonak had received approval of a five foot variance and site plan approval for
the construction of a 40' by 60' metal building on his property. Since neither one
of these approvals had been acted on in the alloted twelve month period it was re-
quired he request them again.
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to grant approval of a five foot variance
and site plan approval to Steve Jonak for construction of a metal building at 3841
Third Street. Roll call: All ayes
2a. Truck Traffic on Third Street Between 38th 39th Avenues
Mayor Nawrocki requested that the matter of truck traffic on Third Street be a
Traffic Commission agenda item. Property owners in this area had been experiencing
property damage from trucks who use this street for turning around. He also re-
quested that businesses in the area who are serviced by trucks advise the drivers
that there is no outlet for trucks after a certain point.
7. Old and New Business
a. Old Business
1. Alley Problem - Between Jefferson and Madison, 49th to 50th and 50th Avenue
Intersection
The City Engineer reviewed the problems being experienced in the alley and his
proposals for eliminating the problems.
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to table this matter until the next regular
Council meeting and that a meeting be scheduled on site. Roll call: All ayes
2. Construction Progress on 42½ and Fillmore
Mayor Nawrocki inquired as to the progress on the construction on the property on
42½ and Fillmore. The Buildi'ng Inspector advised him that many letters had been sent
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to the owner. The Mayor requested a report on this matter from the City Manager.
b. New Business
1. Award of Bid - Platform for Recycling Center
Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to award the cons£ruction of a platform for
recycling to C & M Builders in the amount of $1,246.50 based on low, informal
quotation; and furthermore, that an agreement be executed for such services, and
that the agreement be subject to an agreement between Waste Management and a civic
organization to take over the operation of a program and that the Mayor and City
Manager to authorized to enter into an agreement for same. Roll call: All ayes
2. Purchase of Fire Equipment
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase of various fire-
related equipment from Mid-Central Fire of Edina, Minnesota in the amount of
$2,276.50 based upon low, informal quotation. Roll call: All ayes
3. Purchase of Squad Car
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase of three 1985
Fords from Elk River Ford via Hennepin County Contract #5513 at $10,885 each,
plus one parts manual at $27 and one service manual at $27 for a total of
$32,709. Roll call: All ayes
4. Street Sweeper Brooms
Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to authorize the purchase of street sweeper
brooms from Old Dominion Brush Company via Hennepin County Contract #4798 in the
total amount of $1,590. Roll call: All ayes
5. Purchase of Traffic Signs
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the purchase of various traffic
signs from Lyle Signs, Inc. of Eden Prairie, Minnesota for a total cost of $1,812.10
based upon Hennepin County Joint Purchasing Contract. Roll call: All ayes
6. Purchase of Bostrom-Type Seats for Dump Trucks
Two identical quotes for this purchase were received, one from American Trailer
Service in St. Paul, and the other from Arrowhead Equipment Company in Duluth.
The City Engineer recommended the unit be purchased from American Trailer in that
they are the closest dealer to the City of Columbia Hei~ghts.
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to authorize the purchase of 6 Bostrom Seats,
6 Companion Seats, and 6 Safety Head Rests from American Trailer Service, Inc. in
the amount of $2,809.20 based upon low, informal quotation, and in consideration of
the close proximity of American Trailer to the City of Columbia Heights. Roll call:
All ayes
7. Fabrication and Installation of Water Wagon Tank and Replacement of Pump Engine
Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to award the bid for fabrication and remounting
of a water tank to Lange Tank and Maintenance, Inc. of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
in the amount of $8~907 based upon low bid; and furthermore that the Mayor and City
Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to authorize the replacement of a water pump
engine by Twin City Engine Rebuilders at a cost of $2,165 based upon low, informal
quotation; and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager to authorized to execute
a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes
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8. Conferences, Workshops and Schools
a. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to approve the attendance of Tom Johnson,
Patrol Officer, at Child Abuse: Hearing - Helping - Healing in St. Cloud, Minnesota
on January 30th to February 1st, 1985; and furthermore, to authorize reimbursement
of related expenses. Roll call: All ayes
b. Attendance of Firefighters at EMS Training Session
Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to approve the attendance of five firefighters
at Emergency Medical Technician "EMT" in Robbinsdale, Minnesota during January and
February, 1985; and furthermore, to authorize the reimbursement of related expenses.
Roll call: All ayes
9. Employee Fitness Stress Management Program - Police Department
Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to authorize the implementation of a fitness/
stress management program for the Columbia Heights Police Department including
incentives for employee performance as may be evaluated by the Police Chief or his
designee; and furthermore, that this program be effective January 1, 1985. Roll call:
All ayes
10. Non-Resident Property Owner Letter
A letter was received from a non-resident who owns property adjacent to Hart Lake
stating his wish to donate a portion of this property to the City. The City Attorney
stated that an abstract and a deed for the property must be obtained. A lotsplit
must also be made as the owner wishes to retain a ten foot strip of this parcel. Dis-
cussion followed regarding whether or not this land would have a public purpose.
11. Service Center Roof Repair
The City Engineer noted that funds for repair of the service center roof had been
authorized for 1984 but not used. He requested that these budgeted funds be used in
1985. Discussion followed regarding the proposals for repairing the service center
roof as well as other structural problems.
Motion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to amend the 1985 budget for repair of the
service center roof as indicated. Roll call: All ayes
8. Reports
a. Report of the City Manager
This report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed:
1. New Hires: John Berg was appointed as a full time firefighter effective January
2, 1985 and will commence his duties at the entry rate for a Recruit Firefighter I
at $1,716 per month based upon the 1984 contract.
Lynn Schelde was appointed to the position of Accounting Clerk I effective Monday,
December 17, 1984 and will be compensated at $6.43 per hour, the entry rate for
the position.
Mayor Nawrocki stated his opposition to the City Manager's policy of not bringing
the matter of new hires to the Council for concurrence.
2. Work Session: A City Council work session was scheduled for December 18th at
9:00 P.M..
3. Grant Application: Murzyn Hall
At the request of the City Manager, the Director of the HRA submitted grant appli-
cations to two organizations for possible funding for Murzyn Hall renovation and/or
addition.
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4. Liquor Store Grand Opening
Possibilities for the grand opening of the City's new liquor store were discussed.
5. Comparable Worth Study
Mayor Nawrocki had inquired if any other municipalities had requested additional
information regarding the comparable worth study being proposed by MAMA and done
by Control Data Corporation. He was advised there had been none. Mayor Nawrocki
had questions concerning Control Data's study being the most costly and that it
would supply more information than had been in the bid specifications.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney advised the Council that Roger Stenberg had resigned from the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Stenberg moved out of the City.
9. Licenses
Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to approve the licenses as listed upon payment
of proper fees, and that the fees for the Lions Club Food and Beverage Machines,
V.F.W. Post #230 Restaurant, and the Anoka County ARC Merchants license applications
be waived, and furthermore, that the V.F.W. Post #230 gambling device machine ap-
plication be prorated from January 1, 1985 through February 28, 1985. Roll call:
All ayes
10. Payment of Bills
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds.
Roll call: All ayes
Councilman Peterson commended all the members of the staff on the completion and
appearance of the new liquor store.
Adjournment
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to adjourn
call: All ayes
-Anne Studen~t, Counc~, $~cretary
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