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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDec 3, 1984'OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBI~A HEI~GHT~ CliT¥ COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1984 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 P.M.. 1. Roll Call Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki -present 2. Invocation The Invocat;on was offered by Pastor William Otte of St. Matthew Church. 3. Minutes of Previous Meetings This item was considered later in the meeting. 4. Oral Petitions There were no oral petitions. 4a. Presentation of Plaque Mayor Nawrocki presented Mitch DeMars with a plaque that recognized his thirty two years of service to the City. Mitch recently retired as a city employee. He was ap- pointed as Superintendent of the Street Department in 1964 and assumed additional responsibilities as Park Superintendent in 1982. 5. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1096 Vacating Certain Easements in the City ;his ordinance would vacate Third Street and a storm drain easement in the Univ- ersity Heights development on the northwest corner of University and 4Oth Avenues. Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1096 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, VACATING CERTAIN EASEMENTS IN THE CITY The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights does herewith vacate the following easements, to-wit: That part of platted 3rd Street Northeast lying south of the westerly extension of the south line of Lot 5, Block 1, Rearrangement of Block D, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota, and lying north of the north right-of-way line of 4Oth Avenue N.E., Anoka County, Minnesota and The west ten feet (10') of Lots 12 and 13, Block 1, Rearrangement of Block "D", Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Min- nesota. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in effect from and after thirty days after its passage or upon the filing with the County Recorder of a certification by the Mayor and City Manager that adequate easements have been ded- icated to replace those vacated in this Ordinance, whichever is later. Regular Council Meeting 'December 3, 1984 page 2 First reading: Second reading: Date of passage: November 19, 1984 December 3, 1984 December 3, 1984 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Hovland Carlson All ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary b. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1097 Garbage and Rubbish Collection This ordinance will bring our new garbage and rubbish hauling contract and ordinance into agreement. It would allow residents to deposit newspapers at the curb (bundled) and better defines the source of building materials. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1097 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO GARBAGE AND RUBBISH COLLECTION The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 8.301(4) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed 6/21/77, which currently reads as follows, to-wit: 8.301 (4) 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 ex- ceeding 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 Jan- uary); 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: 8. 301 (4) 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; · Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1984 page 3 (b) (c) leaves, grass or rubbish in water-proof containers (no larger than permitted 30 gallon garbage can line size), not exceeding thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.) in weight; 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 danuary); (e) (f) small household items including small appliances, tools, and articles of furniture weighing less than thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.); and stone, sod, earth, concrete, and building materials resulting from repairs and minor remodeling of the residence on the pro- perty at which these materials have been placed along with car- peting, carpet padding, mattresses, chairs, couches, tables and other such items of furniture. 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. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: November 19, 1984 December 3, 1984 December 3, 1984 Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor c. Resolution No. 84-66 1985 Single Family Revenue Bond Program The HRA Director noted that the communities who will participate in this program will be selected on a lottery basis. The Mayor referred to the previous participation of the City of Columbia Heights in 1982 and noted how successful it was. Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 84-66 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1985 SINGLE FAMILY REVENUE BOND PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CH 462C WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, (the "Act"), authorizes the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City") to develop and administer programs of making or purchasing mortgage loans to finance the acquisition of single family housing units located anywhere within its boundaries for occupancy primarily by persons of low and moderate income, and WHEREAS, the Act requires the adoption of a housing plan (the~'Housing Plan") after a public hearing held after the publication of notice of the hearing at least thirty (30) days prior to the publ~c hearing, and Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1984 page 4 WHEREAS, Section i03A(j)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (the "Code") requires the adoption of a housing policy statement (the "Policy Statement") after the holding of a public hearing after reasonable notice, during the year preceding the year in which the City intends to implement the Program, and WHEREAS, the Code requires the City to publish the Policy Statement during the year preceding the year in which the City intends to implement the Program, and WHEREAS, on August 20, 1980, notice of a public hearing on the Housing Plan was published in the Columbia Heights/St. Anthony Sun Newspaper, and WHEREAS, the City, by resolution, adopted the Housing Plan on September 22, 1980 after conducting a public hearing, and WHEREAS, on November 14, 1984 notice of a public hearing to be held on December 3, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the program was published in the Columbia Iteiahts Focus Newspaper; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights: 1. That the 1985 Single Family Revenue Bond Program on file with the Council Secretary is adopted. 2. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to submit the 1985 Single Family Revenue Bond Program to the Metropolitan Council for review and to the Minnesota Housing Financing Agency for review and approval and to do all other things and take all other actions as may be necessary or approp- riate to carry out the Program in accordance with the Act and any other applicable laws and regulations. 3. That the Policy Statement on file with the Council Secretary is adopted. 4. That the Council Secretary is authorized and directed to cause the Policy Statement to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City on or before December 15, 1984. Adopted this 3rd day of December, 1984. Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Hovland Roll call: All ayes 6. Communications a. Traffic Commission 1. Handicapped Parking Stall Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to grant the request of the property owner at 5222 Fifth Street for a handicapped parking stall in front of his home. Roll call: All ayes b. Request of Jim Potocnik Mr. Potocnik is the owner of an apartment building located at 647 37th Avenue. He has offered to buy a city-owned 20 foot strip of land adjacent to his building with the intent of adding one more apartment unit to his building. The City has received Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1984 page 5 a check in the amount of $1OO from Mr. Potocnik who is offering $500 for the land. Square footage of the building as it is now and as it would be if another unit were added was discussed. The City Manager stated that a variance will probably be re- quested and that the matter should be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Nawrocki observed that the addition of one unit to the building would increase its value considerably and that the offer being made for the strip of land was not very realistic. Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to obtain an appraisal of city-owned property located to the east of 647 37th Avenue. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Nawrocki - nay 7. Old and New Business a. Old Business 1. Murzyn Hall Survey The Park Board held two meetings regarding renovation and/or expansion of Murzyn Hall. The Council received a lengthy memo from the Public Works Director stating the con- clusions and recommendations of the Park Board. The Board sees the use of Murzyn geared toward that of a community center facility while still maintaining its avail- ability as a rental facility. The Board recommended remodeling as well as an addi- tion to the building. Various aspects of operating costs for the building were discussed as were costs associated with maintenance, security and the need for expanded parking. Sources of funding were also explored. Representatives of many community and civic org- inations who use the facility expressed their group's opinions. Because of the scope and interest of this proposed project the Mayor called a public hearing on the project on Wednesday, December 26th at 7:30 at Murzyn Hall. 2. The Boulevard Apartments The Director of Crest View Lutheran Home had requested that residents be allowed to occupy the Boulevard Apartments before completion of all of the building require- ments as stated by the City. He was advised to do this an escrow agreement would be required in an amount sufficient to cover the costs of those items as yet not done. Mayor Nawrocki i'nquired who would be the recipient of the interest received on this escrow money and was advised by the City Attorney it would be the City. The representative of Crest View stated h6 would discuss this with Crest View's legal counsel. Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovtand to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an unconditional escrow agreement with Crest View Lutheran Home for The Boulevard Apartments Development, such escrow agreement to be in the amount of $20,600. Roll call: All ayes RECESS: 9:45 PM RECONVENCE: 10:O5 PM 3. Purchase of Cable Communications Equipment The City Manager reviewed the cable equipment being requested for purchase as well as the plans for wiring and lighting. The request included authorization to seek bids for all cable communications equipment budgeted in either 1984 or 1985. The intent is to seek proposals on all items under one purchase. Councilmember Petkoff had originally requested information regarding equipment being considered for the Council Chambers. She noted this proposal contained equipment for the Library, Recreation Department, and the Police Department. Discussion con- tinued regarding costs, sources of funding, lack of supporting material, and staff Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1984 page 6 time. Councilmember Petkoff requested that the Recreation Department, Police Depart- ment and the Library staff present proposed use plans for the cable equipment. The Mayor also requested a projection of how much staff time would be needed for this equipment and suggested that an opportunity to test the equipment during an actual Council meeting be arranged. Minutes of Previous Meetings Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to approve the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of November 9th and the Regular City Council Meeting of November lgth and the Fire Department Relief Association-Board of Trustees of November 20th, and the Special Assessment Hearing of November 20th; as presented in writing and as.corrected and that the reading be dispensed with. Roll call: All ayes 4. Comparable Worth Study At a previous Council meeting a request was'made for additional information on the Request for Proposals sent out by the MAMA Committee on a comparable worth study. The recommendation of the MAMA Committee was to select the Control Data Business Advisors, Inc.. Mayor Nawrocki stated that all .three firms who submitted a proposal met the requirements of the RFP and that Control Data went above and beyond what was asked. The Mayor felt the level of detail with the Control Date proposal could ul- timately be a bureaucratic nightmare. Although he agreed that the study should be done and done jointly with other municipalities, he still had concern with all of the additional data the CDC proposal would include. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to commit the City of Columbia Heights to participate in the MAMA Joint Comparable Worth Study. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Nawrocki - abstain b. New Business 1. Purchase of Sign Posts Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to purchase various sign posts from M-R Signs of Fergus Falls, Minnesota iln the amount of $1,322.50 based upon Hennepin County Contract and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement for same. Roll call: All ayes 2. 1984 Employee Christmas Party Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland that the City Council authorize the expenditure of up to $900 for the 1984 Employee Christmas Party. Roll call: All ayes 3. Municipal State Aid Fund Status Motion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to authorize the Public Works Director to formally notify the City of Minneapolis that the City of Columbia Heights will commit MSAS funds for improvements to 3?th Avenue from Central Avenue to Stinson Boulevard. Roll call: All ayes 4. Establish Date for Public Hearing - CDBG Program Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to establish a public hearing on January 28, )985, at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers to consider various programs for funding under the 1985 Community Development Block Grant Program. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1984 page 7 5. Snow Plow Engine Repair Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to award the bid for engine repair on number 5 truck, Publ$c Works Department, to Wagamon Brothers Engine Repair in the amount of $1,084 based on informal quotations. Roll call: All ayes 6. Street Excavation Policy Exception Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to waive the policy on street excavations to allow Northwestern Bell Telephone Company to repair damaged phone cable in the alleys on both sides of 40th Avenue between Van Buren and Central. Roll call: All ayes 7. AJditional Alley Problems The City Engineer advised the Council that he had responded by letter to a resident who is having problems with the alley 49th to 50th Avenues, between Jefferson and Madison. There was also some discussion regarding the alley 37th to 39th, between Jackson and Quincy Streets. 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in writing and the following items were discussed: 1. Liquor Store Sign - It was decided this item would be the subject of an Exe- cutive Session. 2. Employee/Training Development Program - The City Manager reviewed what had transpired with a trainer of this type of development program and contacts he has had with the Hennepin County Personnel Department. 3. New Hires Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to authorize the promotion of Greg Olson to the position of Assistant Liquor Store Manager effective December 3, 1984 at the starting salary of $17,652 per year. The City Manager advised the Council he had hired Craig Nolton as an Assistant Liquor Store Manager effective December 6, 1984 at a starting salary of $16,OO8 per year. Mayor Nawrocki stated his opposition of the City Manager's policy of not bringing the matter of new hires to the City Council for its concurrence. The City Manager advised the Council that the intent at this point in time is for all of the staff at the new liquor store to be part time with the exception of the Manager and two Assistant Managers. 4. Purchase of Bostrom Seats for Certain Public Works Trucks - The Publi:c Works Quality Circle recommended purchase of Bostrom seats for dump trucks thus-to eliminate or decrease the amount of fatigue and stress placed on the trucks operators. Councilman Hovland felt the crew doesn't do enough plowing to war- rant this purchase. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. 9. Licenses Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to approve the licenses as listed upon pay- ment of proper fees, that the fee for the Columbia Heights Jaycees on-sale beer license be waived as well as the fee for the Columbia Heights HRA, and that the application for the V.F.W. for gambling devices be deleted from the list. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting December 3, 1984 page 8 The City Attorney noted that at the last legislative session licensing of gambling devices would no longer be done on a municipal level but on a state level. 10. Payment of Bills Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to pay the bills as listed out of the proper funds. Roll call: All ayes Adjournment Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to adjourn the meetin All ayes  /~'~~ Council Secretary ~/~Anne- S~udent~ g aI~1:25 A.M. Roll call: