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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:)0 P.M..
l. Roll Call
Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrock) - present
2. Invocation
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Walter Wahl of First Lutheran Church.
Mayor Nawrocki welcomed the Boy Scout Troup from First Lutheran Church who are working
on their citizenship badges.
3. Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to approve the minutes of the Regular Counci)
Meeting of November 5th as presented in writing and that the reading be dispensed
with. Roll call: All ayes '
4. Oral Petitions
One of the owners of Pizza on Wheels submitted to the Council a list of neighbors
names which supported their lack of objection to the business. One letter had been
received from a neighbor stating an objection to the business. The content of this
letter was discussed and the business owner felt the material contained in the
)etter was of a personal nature and not a business problem. She concluded that some
of the objections stated in the letter were not factual nor justified. She requested
permission to park the business van on her property. Also, the Council received a
gross vehicle weight sticker which read 8,470 pounds. It was noted that the existing
operating permit expires on December 31, 1984.
The other owner of Pizza on Wheels requested that the ordinance that addressed the
extension of operating hours of vendors be amended. The Mayor noted that this ord-
inance had received a first reading but after considerable discussion by the Council
no second reading was held.
5. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 1094 Conveyance of Certain Real Estate
Mayor Nawrocki noted that the original use of this land was as a connection of the
Great Defense Road from Northern Ordinance to Ramsey County and that Anoka County
cose not to participate.
Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the ordinance there
being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1094
BEING AN ORDINANCE CONVEYING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE TO ANOKA COUNTY
The City of Co)umbia Heights does ordain:
l. The City o~'Columbia Heights shall convey the following-described real estate to
Anoka County, to-wit:
That part of Block Eight (8) of Auditor's Subdivision No. thirty nine (391, being a
part of Section thirty four (34},.Township thirty O01, Range twenty four (24) in
Anoka County, State of Minnesota, described as follows, to wit: A right-of-way forty
(40) feet on each side of the foliowing described center )ine: Commencing at a point
one thousand one hundred twenty seven (1127f} west of monument M.S.C. 1050 as sho~m
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on said Auditor's plat of Auditor's Subdivision No. thirty nine (39), which said point
is on the center line of Forty Third Avenue, N.E., as now surveyed and laid out in
the Town of Fridley; thence along a curve to the left in a northwesterly direction
with a radius of six hundred thirty six and six tenths (£3£.6f) feet and an angle of
thirty eight degrees, twelve minutes (38° 12'); thence along a tangent to said curve
in a northeasterly direction for a distance of six hundred ten (61Of) feet; thence
on a curve to the right in an easterly direction, with the same radius and angle, to
the westerly line of Main Street N.E., as now surveyed and laid out, excepting there-.
from such portion of said right-of-way as includes land now surveyed and lald out as
Forty Third Avenue N.E., in the Town of Fridley, said described right-of-way.consisting
of two (2) acres more or less.
2. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute a quit claim deed to accomplish
said conveyance.
3. 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 5, 1984
November 19, 1984
November 19, 1984
Offered by:-- Carlson
Seconded by: Hovland
Roll call: All ayes
2. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 1095 - Garbage and Rubbish Collection
This ordinance received no second reading.
3. First Reading - Ordinance No. 1097 - Garbage and Rubbish Collection
Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the ordinance there
being ample copies available for 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:
(al tree limbs with diameters of less than four inches (ID") and lengths of
less than four feet (4') tied into bundles, said bundles not exceeding
eighteen inches (18") in diameter;
(bi leaves, grass or rubbish in water-proof containers (no larger than permit-
ted 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 danuarY); and
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(el
small household items includlng small appliances, tools, and articles of
furniture weighing less than thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.);
shall beplaced 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:
(al
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;
(bi
(c)
leaves, grass or rubbish in water-proof containers (no larger than permit-
ted 30 gallon garbage can liner 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 January);
(el
small household items including small appliances, tools, and articles of
furniture weighing less than thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.); and,
(f)
stone, sod, earth, concrete, and bui)dJng materials resulting from repairs
and minor remodeling of the residence on the property at which these
materials have been placed along with carpeting, carpet padding, mat-
tresses, 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)
says after its passage.
First reading: November 19, 1984
The second reading of Ordinance No. 1097 is scheduled for December 3, 1984.
d. First Reading - Ordinance No. 1096 Vacating Certain Easements
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. 1096
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, VACATING CERTAIN
EASEMENT5 IN THE CITY
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: The City of Columbla Heights does herewlth vacate the followlng easements,
to-wit:
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That part of platted 3rd Street Northeast lying south of the westerly extension
of the south llne of Lot 5, B]ock 1, Rearrangement of Block D, Columbia Height~.
Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota, and lying north of the north
right-of-way line of 40th Avenue N.E., Anoka County, Minnesota.
and
The west ten feet (10') of Lots 12 and 13, Block l, Rearrangement of Block "D",
Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota.
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 dedicated to replace
those vacated in this Ordinance, whichever is later.
First reading: November 19, 1984
The second reading of Ordinance No. 1096 is scheduled for December 3, 1984.
6. Communications
a. Planning and Zoning Commission
1. George Kordiak, 1129 42nd Avenue, Lotsplit
The Commission recommended approval of the Iotsplit provided the existing 14' x 22'
carage located on the proposed lotsplit line is relocated.
This )otsplit is done by resolution and the City Attorney was requested to include
in the resolution language that addressed the relocation of the garage.
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. 84-64
SUBDIVISION REQUEST
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40th AVENUE N.E.
Fee: $10.00
Date paid: 9-27-
84
Receipt#11558'
I, George Kordiak, Jr, hereby request a split of PIN 36 30 24 23 0079 legally described
Lot 42, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota - except the south 5 feet -
except the north 165' thereof, Subject to easement to the City of Columbia Heights
for storm sewer 7-14-70 over south IO' of north 175' of Lot 42.
THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE:
1. Lot 42, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota - except the north 165'
thereof - except the east 50' thereof - except the south 5'. Subject to easement to
the City of Columbia Heights for storm sewer 7-14-70 over south I0' of north 175'
of Lot 42.
2. Lot 42, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota - except the south 5 feet -
except the north 165 feet thereof - except the west 60 feet thereof. Subject to ease-
ment to the City of Columbia Heights for storm sewer 7-14-70 over south IO feet of
north 175' of Lot 42.
Be it further resolved that special assessments of record In the office of the City
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of Columbia Heights as of this day, against the above property, in the amount of $920.63
be divided. Paid. Plus $180.44 certified !0/84.
Any pending of future assessments will be levied according to the new split as approved
this day. "
Any lot split given approval shall become invalid if the resolution, motion or other
Council action approving the said lot split is not filed with the County Auditor
within one (1) year of the date of the Council action.
This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the certification by
the Columbia Heights Building Official that the garage located on the building line
has been relocated to meet the minimum side yard requirements in an R-2 District.
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT ACTION:
Passed
This 6th day of November, 1984.
Offered by: Peterson
Seconded by: Markow
Roll call: All ayes
George A. Kordiak, Jr.
Signature of Owner, Notarized
1129 42nd Avenue N.E.
Owner's Address
Telephone Ng.. 788-3882
LeRoy Goranson
Zoning Officer
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Approved
This 19th day of November, 1984.
Offered by: Petkoff
Seconded by: Hovland
Roll call: All ayes
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
27th day of September, 1984.
K~ren Meuleners
Notary Public
Bruce G. Nawrocki
Mayor
Jo-Anne Student
Council Secretary
2. Gourmet Pizza - 4935 Central Avenue - Conditional Use Permit
Motion by Hovland, second by Paterson to grant the conditional use permit for Gourmet
Pizza upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission with the condition
that the freestanding sign not be used. Roll call: All ayes
3. Antennas and Satellite Dishes - Ordinance Revision Request
The Planning and Zoning Commission requested that an ordinance be drafted pertaining
to antennas and satellite dishes in the City. This request was discussed and it was
decided that the Science, Technology and Energy Commission should review the present
ordinance, the material received on this subject from the City of Richfield, and any
other material available.
Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to request the Science, Technology and Energy
Commission to review this request and make a recommendation to the Planning and
Zoning Commission. The intent is for these two commissions to provide input for the
City Attorney in drafting an ordinance. Roll call: Ail ayes
b. Suburban Rate Authority
Informational materlal was received from the Suburban Rate Authority and no Council
action was necessary.
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7. Old and New Business
a. Old Business
1. Request for Proposal - Data Processing
The City Manager advised the Council that the RFP had been revised to reflect the
changes discussed at a Council work session and that page number 12 had been re-
written. Councilman Carlson felt the proposal was written toward one system. Council-
members Petkoff and Peterson felt it was imperative that some costs be gotten for
this proposal before any further activity took place with this project. The Mayor
was opposed to this authorization because he felt the equipment anticipated to be
bought would overspend the budget.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to submit the
Request for Proposal for data processing systems to various vendors who may have
the capability of fulfilling the City's data processing needs. Roll call: Hovland,
Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Nawrocki - nay
2. Comparable Worth Study
The City Manager advised the Council that Control Data Busines) Advisors, Inc. had
been selected by the MAMA Joint Comparable Worth/Compensation S~udy committee. The
Councilmembers agreed they wanted to continue in this study but requested additional
information as to why the highest bidder for the study was selected. No Council action
was taken on this matter.
3. Rax Letter of Credit
Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to authorize and direct the Mayor and City
Manager to draw the amount of SIS,000 on the Letter of Credit at Bank One, Columbus,
in Columbus, Ohio, Letter of Credit No. 01420600108 dated September 5, 1984, naming
Rax Restaurants, 1169 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43216, as the applicant and the
City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, 590 40th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights,
Minnesota, 55421, as the beneficiary. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
enter into an agreement with Super America, Division of Ashlund 0i1, Inc. to allow
the removal of the northern most sign and light on the Super America property and
to allow the southern most light to remain and that its rotation would cease.
Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to delegate the City Manager to extend the
$15,000 Letter of Credit for a reasonable period of time as determined by the City.
Roll call: Ali ayes
4. Murzyn Hall Survey
The Council received the results of a survey completed by many of the civic organiza-
tions who use Murzyn Hall. Discussion followed regarding renovation and/or renovation
and addition to the Hall. The costs for these two procedures are dramatically dif-
ferent. Councilmembers Petkoff and Peterson stated they felt the Hall was the best
public relations facilities the City has and should be renovated and the addition put
on. They also felt its use would increase if this were done. Councilmember Carlson
held an opposite opinion. The Mayor requested that the Park Board take a hard look
at how the needs of various organizations could be satisfied with renovation and
report back to the Council.
5. Other 01d Business
Councilmember Petkoff inquired if the bid specifications for cable had been completed
and was advised by the City Manager they are presently being prepared.
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b. New Business
1. Purchase - Copier Machine - Recreation and Con~unity Services Commission
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase of a Toshiba 5511
Copier at a purchase price of $2,395 including the unit cabinet, delivery, instal-
lation and set up supplies from Wagers, Inc. of St. Paul, Minnesota, based upon
the Hennepin County Contract (#3716A & Bi; subject to the approval of the School
Board; and that said monies are to come from the Recreation and Community Services
Commission budget surplus. Roll call: All ayes
2. New Liquor Store
a. Closed Circuit TV
Motion by Pekoff, second by Peterson to award the bid for the closed circui~ TV
system for the new liquor store to United States Security Systems of Bloomington,
Minnesota at a cost of $1,800, based upon informal quotes. Roll call: All ayes
b. Shopping Carts
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to purchase
~used shopping carts from Mr. Richard Hauge of Brooklyn Park at'a total cost of
$1,900; and furthermore, that the Council recognizes this purchase to be a
proprietary item. Roll call: All ayes
c. Advertising
Mrtion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to place ad-
vertisements for various liquor specials available at the City's liquor stores
in accordance with quotations received from the Minneapolis Star & Tribune and
the Focus Newspapers and the quotations to be received from the Northeaster News-
paper in an amount not to exceed the money budgeted for this expenditure. Roll
call: All ayes
RECESS: 10:30
RECONVENE: ll:O0
3. Release of Escrow Agreement for Jiffy Lube
Motion by Peterson., second by Hovland to authorize the City ~anager to release escrow
funds in accordance with the escrow agreement executed between the City and Danco
Development Corporation, dba Jiffy Lube; subject to payment of attorney fees.
The total attorney fees are $650. The Mayor noted that there was a large amount of
rock in the area and the Building Inspector said he had told the company that some
of the rock as well as the green lumber must be removed. Also, he advised them
that a drainage problem must be corrected. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Peterson-
aye Carlson, Nawrocki - nay
4. Employee Recognition Program
Two employee recognition programs are being proposed by the City Manager; years of
service and retirement recognition and employee of the year. He reviewed what types
of recognition had been explored by the Employee Recognition Committee.
Motion by Novland, second by Peterson to adopt the followlng recognition programs:
Years of Service and Retirement Recognition Awards, and Employee of the Year; and
that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with its implementation; and that
the pin being proposed for presentation be given more study. It was decided 'that
all of the awards would be given by the Mayor and in some instances with the depart-
ment head; Roli call: All ayes
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5. Establish Position Description and Salary for Police Captain
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to establish the following pay schedule for
the position of Police Captain: Start to 12 months - $2,968 per month; after 12
months, $3,124 per month. Roll call: All ayes
6. Computer Program for Personnel and Cost Management - Public Works Department
Motion by Hov)and, second by Petkoff to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to execute an agreement to purchase services from Applied Computer Services of
Brooklyn Center for the purpose of preparing a personnel and cost management'pro-
gram for use on an IBH XT micro-processor at a cost of $1,950. Roll call: Hovland,
Petkoff, Peterson - aye Carlson, Nawrock$ - nay
7. Request to Seek Formal Bids on Remounting of Water Tank
Motion by Hovland, second by Paterson to authorize the City Manager to seek bids
for the remounting, plumbing, piping, valvlng, controls, skirting and installation
of a new water tank on a Public Works Department truck chassis. Roll call: All ayes
8. Purchase of Drag Shoes for Street Sweeper
Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to authorize the City Maneger to purchase 50
pair of drag shoes from Columbia Metal Fabricators of Columbia Heights at a total
cost of $2,088 based upon low, informal quotation. Roll call: All ayes
9. Replacement of Meter Reader Vehicle
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to authorize the City Manager to seek bids
for subcompact pickup truck as a replacement to the 1975 American Motors Hornet
vehicle. Roll call: Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Hovland, Nawrocki - nay
8. Reports
a. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in writing and the following items were
discussed:
I. Crestview/Boulevard Apartments - Construction
A memo from the Building inspector indicated thirty items yet to be completed before
he will authorize occupancy.
2. Pizza On Wheels.
A letter was received from the owner of Pizza On Wheels indicating his plans for the
parking of his van.
3. Trade Name for City's New Liquor Store
A memo was received from the Secretary of State's office stating that the name "Valu
Liquor" was registered on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights.
~. Sewer and Water Alarm System
The City Engineer advised the Council that the system has ceased operation untll some
of the problems being experienced with it are solved.
5. Answering Service - Sewer and Water Alarm System
The City Engineer is recommending the use of an answering service to handle alarm calls.
He will be exploring providers of thls type of service but stated he does consider
the service offered by ATST too costly.
6. Group W Installatlon Rate Increase
A letter was received from Group W advising the Council that the |nstallation charge
for cable TV wii) increase from $1~.95 to $29.95.
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b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney advised the Councll that the following people have resigned from
the Charter Commission: Phyllis Pesek, Vernon Hoium, and Mel Aanerud.
The City Engineer advised the Council that there is a problem with some patching work
that had been done at 3733 Polk Street. He gave all of the particulars and told the
Council this item is on the agenda for the November 20th Assessment Hearing.
Councilmember Carlson requested the staff to look into a soil erosion problem in the
alley, 37th to 39th Avenues, Jackson and ~uincy Streets.
~. Licenses
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to approve the license applications as listed
upon payment of proper fees. Roll call: All ayes
10. Payment of Bills
Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds.
Roll call: All ayes
Adjournment
Motion by Carlson, second by Paterson to adjourn the meeting at 1
call: All ayes
(nne Student, Count[il Secretary
~Bru~a,,~,l~,Na~rb~ki, Mayor