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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNov 19, 1984OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS 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 Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1984 page 2 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 Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1~84 page 3 (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: Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1984 page 4 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 Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1984 page 5 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. Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1984 page O 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. ~egular Council Meeting November 19, 1984 page 7 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 ~egular Council Meeting November 19, 1984 page 8 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. · . : Regular Council Meeting November 19, 1984 page 9 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