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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 23, 1984
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 P.M..
). Roll Call
Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present
2. Invocation
There was no minister available. No Invocation was offered.
3. Minutes of Previous Meetin9
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to approve the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of July 9th, as presented in writing and that the reading be dis-
pensed with. The Council received written material for additional language to be
added to the following items cantained in the minutes for July 9th; information
regarding a resident's inquiry about Jackson Pond, and the procedure employed
by the Council in adjusting the salary of the City Manager. Roll call: All ayes
4. Oral Petitions
There were no oral petitions.
5. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1088 Preliminary Approval of a Project
Kraus-Anderson Corporation, developer of the property on 44th and Central Avenues,
is requesting the City to approve the issuance of its industrial development rev-
enue bonds. The amount being requested is not to exceed $1,O00,O00.
The bond counsel for the developer advised the Council that these funds will be taken,
if approved, from the City's allocation of IDBs. The Mayor noted that at this point
in time there are no other proposed industrial projects for the year 1984.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the ordinance there being
ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
The second reading of Ordinance No. 1088 is scheduled for August 27, 1984 at 7:30 PM..
ORDINANCE NO. 1088
ORDINANCE GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PROJECT UNDER THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT ACT, REFERRING THE PROPOSAL TO THE MINNESOTA ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEV-
ELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL, AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
1. It is hereby found, determined and declared as follows:
1.1 The welfare of the State of Minnesota (the "State") requires active promotion,
attraction, encouragement and development of economically sound industry and commerce
through governmental acts to prevent, so far as possible, emergence of blighted lands
and areas of chronic unemployment, and it is the policy of the State to facilitate
and encourage action by local government units to prevent the economic deterioration
of such areas to the point where the process can be reversed only by total redevelop-
ment through the use of local, state and federal funds derived from taxation, with
the attendant necessity of relocating displaced persons and of duplicating public
services in other areas; and
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July 23, 1984
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1.2 TechnolIogical change has caused a shift to a significant degree in the area of
opportunity for educated youth to processing, transporting, marketing, service and
other industries, and unless existing and related industries are retained and new
industries are developed to use the available resources of the City of Columbia
Heights (the "City"), a large part of the existing investment of the community and
of the State as a whole in educational and public service facilities will be lost,
and the movement of talented, educated personnel of mature age to areas where their
services may be effectively used and compensated and the lessening attraction of per-
sons and businesses from other areas for purposes of industry, commerce and tourism
will deprive the City and the State of the economic and human resources needed as a
base for providing governmental services and facilities for the remaining population;
and
1.3 The increase in the amount and cost of governmental services requires the need
for more intensive development and use of land to provide an adequate tax base to
finance these costs; and
1.4 A representative of Kraus-Anderson, Incorporated, a Minnesota corporation (the
"Developer"), has advised the City Council that it desires to undertake a project,
consisting of financing the acquisition and construction of certain improvements
and betterments to the Central Valu Mall for use in connection with the businesses
conducted therein, said project being located in the City (hereinafter referred to
as the "Project"); and
1.5 The exilstence of the Project in the City will contribute to more intensive dev-
elopment and use of land to increase the tax base of the City and overlapping taxing
authorities and maintain and provide for an increase in opportunities for employment
for residents of the City, including economically disadvantaged or unemployed ind-
ividuals; and
1.6 The City has been advised that conventional, commercial financing to pay the cap-
ital cost of the Project is available at such costs of borrowing that the economic
feasibility of operating the Project would be significantly reduced, but that with
the aid of municipal financing, and its resulting lower borrowing cost, the Project
is economically more feasible; and
1.7 This Council has been advised by a representative of the Developer that on the
basis of information submitted to them and their discussions with the representatives
of area financial institutions and potential buyers of tax-exempt bonds, industrial
development revenue bonds of the City could be issued and sold upon favorable rates
and terms to finance the Project; and
1.8 The City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474, to issue its revenue
bonds to finance the cost, in whole or in part, of the acquisition, construction,
reconstruction, improvement or extension of capital projects consisting of prop-
erties used and useful in connection~ith revenue producing enterprises, such as
those of the Developer and the businesses located in the project, and the issuance
of such bonds by the City would be a substantial inducement to the undertaking of
the Project in the City.
2. On the basis of information given the City to date, it appears that it would be
in the best interest of the City to issue its industrial development revenue bonds
under the provisions of Chapter 474 to finance the costs of the Project of the Dev-
eloper in an amount presently estimated not to exceed $1,000,000.
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July 23, 1984
page 3
3. The Project is hereby given preliminary approval by the City and the issuance of
the revenue bonds for such purpose and in such amount approved, subject to approval
of the Project by the Minnesota Energy and Economic Development Authority and to
the mutual agreement of this body, the Developer and the initial purchaser of the
bonds as to the details of the bonds and provisions for their payment. In all events
it is understood, however, that the bonds of the City shall not constitute a charge,
lien or encumbrance legal or equitable upon any property of the City except the
Project, and the bonds, when, as, and if issued, shall recite in substance that the
bonds, including interest thereon, are payable solely from the revenues received
from the Project and property pledged to the payment thereof, and shall not consti-
tute a debt of the City.
4. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.O1, Subdivision 7a, the Mayor
of the City is hereby authorized and directed to submit the proposal for the Pro-
ject to the Minnesota Energy and Economic Development Authority for approval of
the Project. The Mayor and other officers, employees and agents of the City are
hereby authorized to provide the Minnesota Energy and Economic Development Auth-
ority with any preliminary information needed for this purpose, and the City At-
torney is authorized to initiate and assist in the preparation of such documents
as may be appropriate to the Project, if it is approved by the Minnesota Energy
and Economic Development Authority.
5. The law firm of Holmes & Graven, Chartered, is authorized to act as Bond Coun-
sel and to assist in the preparation and review of necessary documents relating to
the Project and bonds issued in connection therewith. The Mayor, City Attorney, and
other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized to assist
Bond Counsel in the preparation of such documents.
6. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.O1, Subdivision ll, the City
Manager and other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized
and directed to encourage the Developer to provide employment opportunities to ec-
onomically disadvantaged or unemployed individuals. Such individuals may be ident-
ified by such mechanisms as are available to the City, including a first source
agreement in which the Developer agrees to use a designated State employment of-
fice as a first source for employment recruitment, referral, and placement.
7. The City shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to withdraw from part-
icipation, and accordingly, not issue its revenue bonds for the Project, should
the City at any time prior to the issuance thereof determine that it is in the best
interest of the City not to issue its revenue bonds or should the parties to the
transaction be unable to reach agreement as to the terms and conditions of any of
the aforementioned matters shall be incontestable.
8. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30)
days after its passage.
First Reading:
July 23, 1984
b. Resolution No. 84-48 Establishing Date for Public Hearing
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to waive the r~ading of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 84-48
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO UNDERTAKE AND
FINANCE A PROJECT UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 474
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July 23, 1984
page 4
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act, Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 474.01 et seq. (the "Act"), authorized the issuance of revenue bonds to
finance projects; and
WHEREAS, the term "project" is defined by Section 474.02, subdivision la, of the Act
to include "any properties, real or personal, used or useful in connection with a
revenue producing enterprise"; and
WHEREAS, a representative of Kraus-Anderson, Incorporated, a Minnesota corporation
(the "Developer") has presented this City Council (the "Council") of the City of
Columbia Heights (the 'lCity") with information concerning the financing of a pro-
posed project (the "Project") to be acquired and constructed within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has requested that the City undertake to issue revenue bonds
pursuant to the Act to finance the Project and has presented to the City a form of
ordinance concerning such issuance with a request that such ordinance, attached here-
to as Exhibit A, be considered for adoption by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 474.01, subdivision 7b, of the Act provides that the Council must
conduct a public hearing on any proposal to undertake and finance a project; and
WHEREAS, Section 474.01, subdivision 7b, of the Act provides that notice of the time
and place of such public hearing and stating the general nature of the project and an
estimate of the principal amount of the bonds or other obligations to be issued to
finance the project must be published at least once not less than fifteen (15) days
nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for the public hearing in the
offical newspaper of the City and a newspaper of general circulation in the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 474.01, subdivision 7b, of the Act provides that the notice must state
that a draft copy of the proposed application (the "Application") to the Minnesota Energy
and Economic Development Authority for approval of the Project, together with all at-
tachments and exhibits, is on file with the City and available for public inspection;
and
WHEREAS, the Developer has presented to the City a form of public notice, attached
hereto as Exhibit B, with a request that the Council establish a date for a public
hearing on the proposal to undertake and finance the Project and authorize publication
of the form of public notice provided by the Developer;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT:
1. The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposal to undertake and
finance the Project on the 27th day of August, 1984.
2. The City Manager of the City is hereby authorized to cause a public notice, sub-
stantially in the form of the notice attached hereto as Exhibit B, to be published
in the official newspaper of the City and a newspaper of general circulation in
the City.
3. The City' Manager of the City is hereby authorized and directed to have available
for public inspection in the offices of the City a draft copy of the proposed
Application, together with all attachments and exhibits thereto.
First Reading: July 23, 1984
Regular Council Meeting
July 23, 1984
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c. Resolution No. 84-49 Para-Transit Agreement
Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION 84-49
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PARA-
TRANSIT ASSISTANCE SERVICE FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has been operating a para-transit program called
SHARED RIDE since December 1, 1978, with para-transit assistance funds from the Minne-
sota Department of Transportation; and,
WHEREAS, the SHARED RIDE PROGRAM has demonstrated to be serving a substantial portion
of the population and shows a continuing need for this service; and now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights enter into an agreement with the
State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, to provide a public transportation
service in the City of Columbia Heights and certain points outside of the city limits
for fiscal year 1985; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights agrees to provide 40 percent
of the total operating cost of the transit project from local funds, not to exceed
$10,O00 from the General Fund in fiscal year 1985; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that authorization to execute the aforementioned agreement is
hereby given to the Mayor and City Manager; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and Administrative Assistant to the City
Manager are hereby authorized to execute requests for reimbursements from the Minne-
sota Department of Transportation.
Passed this 23rd day of July, 1984.
Offered by: Carlson
Seconded by: Hovland
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the aforegoing resolution is a true and correct copy of the
resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights, at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of July, 1984,
as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession.
William J. Elrite, City Clerk
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July 23, 1984
page 6.
6. Communications
a. Planning and Zoning Commission
1. Conditional Use Permit, 215 40th Avenue N.E.
Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to grant a conditional use permit to construct
a 12' by 16' utility shed at the rear of the lot at 215 40th Avenue; the building
is to be placed 4' from the rear property line and 3' from the side property line.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this conditional use
permit. Roll call: All ayes
2. Conditional Use Permit/Site Plan Approval
Skipper's Inc., 5124 Central Avenue
Skipper's restaurant is requesting site plan approval and a conditional use permit
to allow the construction of a ll4-seat restaurant at 5124 Central Avenue. A repre-
sentative of Skipper's and the Building Inspector made the presentation of the pro-
posed restaurant that will feature seafood. Previously the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission approved the site plan and recommended approval of the conditional use per-
mit contingent on three conditions. A lengthy discussion followed the presentation
relative to traffic flow, access and potential problems. Mayor Nawrocki questioned
the wisdom of a developer whose project would be situated in an area where traffic
problems already exist. The developer stated the only way that a vehicle travelling
north on Central Avenue could gain access to the restaurant property would be to make
a U-turn. Alternatives for traffic patterns were discussed. Councilman Carlson said
the Traffic Commission had discussed only parking for this project and did not dis-
cuss traffic patterns or potential problems. The Council agreed that this proposal
should be reviewed by the Traffic Commission, in particular, the matter of increased
traffic and access.
Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to refer the Skipper's Restaurant proposal back
to the Traffic Commission for additional review. Roll call: All ayes This item will
be on the Traffic Commission agenda for its August 6th meeting.
3. Conditional Use Permit/Site Plan Approval
4001 University Avenue
A gas station is being proposed for this address with future plans for a grocery store.
The plans for this project were submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission but
were not submitted early enough for reviewal by the Engineering Department nor the
Traffic Co,~ission. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
site plan and the conditional use permit contingent on approval of the Traffic Com-
mission and the Engineering Department. The developer stated he did not understand
that these additional approvals were needed and expressed concern with time this mat-
ter may take if other departments needed to review the plans for the project.
Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to refer this request to the Traffic Commission
for review and to report back to the Council. Roll call: All ayes
4. Cimmaror, Capital Corporation/DaVerne Corporation
Final Development Plan Amendment, 5101 Fifth Street
The developer of this project is proposing two major changes for the approved final
development: plan. They are the elimination of one garage structure and modification
of the landscape plan. Also being requested is approval of a revised development
schedule for the planned unit development. The developer presented to the Council
the details of his proposed changes. He is decreasing the number of parking spaces,
both covered and on-site, and is decreasing the number of shrubs and plantings. The
size of the shrubs that ultimately will be planted will be larger than those first
proposed. Also removal of a 30" high fence is being proposed as the developer felt
the shrubs and plantings will afford the site adequate screening.
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Mayor Nawrocki noted that the development plan had been presented at a series of public
hearings and meetings where residents of the surrounding neighborhood had input and an
opportunity to voice their concerns and opinions. Through this process a consensus of
the residents was reached and a development was approved with the support of the maj-
ority. The Mayor stated he feels that these proposed changes constitute a breach of
faith with the residents and a downgrading of the project. The developer was advised
by his consultant that the original parking allocation would not be needed according
to a feasibility study done which addressed the needs of potential buyers. It was
noted that the size and number of units will not be changed. The Mayor expressed a
concern with on-street parking that may develop because of the decrease in parking
spaces.
The Building Inspector advised the Council that all affected residents were notified
by mail of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and the Council meeting whose
agendas included this item.
Councilman Peterson suggested that this project is an unusual type of construction
project. He felt because of the nature of the construction and economic%construction
revisions are not unusual.
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to approve the amendments to the Final Develop-
ment Plan for the Columbia Place Residential Planned Unit Development contingent upon
satisfying the following conditions:
a) The garage on the north side of the site be enlarged by 10 feet on the west side.
b) The entrance/exit to the north garage be changed to the 52nd Avenue side of the
building.
c) The berm on the 52nd side of the north garage be extended to the east side of
the building.
d) The driveway along Sixth Street be placed where originally proposed.
Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, P~terson - aye Carlson, Nawrocki - nay
The City Attorney advised the Council that a $40,000 letter of credit agreement had
been negotiated with the Cimmaron Corporation and read the draft of the agreement.
He stated he was comfortable with the content of the draft. The revised development
schedule for the Planned Unit Development will be attached as an exhibit and made a
part of the agreement. The anticipated completion date is June 30, 1985.
Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into a letter of credit agreement with the Cimmaron Corporation for the condominium
project "Columbia Place" provided the agreement is put into the proper legal form for
their signatures. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Peterson- aye Carlson, Nawrocki - nay
b. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, Annual Dues and Alternate
Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to approve the continued membership with the
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities and that the annual dues payment of
$3,007 be authorized. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to appoint Councilmember Petkoff as the de-
signated alternate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities for the City
of Columbia Heights to serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Roll call: All
ayes
7. Old and New Business
a. Old Business
1. 1984 International City Management Association
Councilmember Petkoff requested that the Council address an item that had failed
to be approved at a previous Council meeting, that being, authorizing the attend-
ance of the City Manager at the ICMA international annual meeting. Councilmember
Petkoff stated she felt the material presented by the City Manager regarding the
content of the meeting and those seminars or meetings he would be attending would
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page 8
benefit him professionally and would also benefit the City. Mayor Nawrocki stated he
had no problem with what was being offered at the conference but felt the City Manager
should not be gone from his position at the time the conference is scheduled. The Mayor
stated three items that will be under consideration at that time, budget, liquor store,
and cabte rates.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to reconsider the City Manager's request to attend
the ICMA Conference. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Nawrocki nay
Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to approve the attendance of the City Manager
at the 1984 International City Management Association in San Antonio, Texas on Sept-
ember 15-20, 1984; and furthermore, to authorize reimbursement of related expenses.
Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Nawrocki nay
b. New Business
1. Liquor Store Lease
Members of the Council received copies of the lease for the proposed liquor store to
be located in the Kraus-Anderson building at 44th and Central. The City Manager re-
quested an opportunity to review the lease. This lease agreement is for five years
and stated that the City is to provide some of the major equipment for a liquor store,
such as the coolers, shelving and a conveyor system. These items would all be retained
by the City if the lease is terminated. The Mayor stated that he felt a five year lease
is for too 'long a time if the operation proves to be unprofitable. Discussion followed
regarding sub-leasing agreements and the type of businesses that could sub-lease.
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into an agreement with Kraus-Anderson to lease the property at 4308 Central Avenue for
the purpose of starting another off-sale liquor outlet. Roll call: All ayes
2. Library Parking Lot
Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to create one handicapped parking stall immediately
in front of the south entrance of the Library and change the parking from diagonal to
right-anglell and furthermore to authorize the expenditure of $1,440 to extend the pave-
ed portion of the parking lot to the south an additional five feet the entire length
of the parking lot. It was noted that there are funds in the Library Budget (line item
#1850)to accomplish the changes proposed by the motion. Roll call: All ayes
3. Group W Cable - Rate Increase
Members of the Council received a copy of a letter sent to the Cable Commission from
Group W Cab]le regarding rate changes in the Super Basic Tier, pay programming and dis-
count packages. Also included in the letter was financial information that had previously
been requested by the Commission. Councilmember Petkoff stated that the Commission will
support the increased rates based on its reviewal of the costs that Group W is exper-
iencing and the comparisons made with the levels of service our City receives. The
Mayor felt the rates should be based on the cost of providing the service not on the
expenses being experienced by the cable company. The Acting General Manager of Group
W cited how much money had been lost by the company since it started servicing our
City and welcomed the City to have someone of its choosing review the company's
financial records. The Mayor noted that the agreement the City has with the cable com-
pany rate regulation is up to the City. Recent federal legislation does not demand
but allows cable companies to change rates.
Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff that the City Manager be directed to explore
the availibility of a consulting service to advise the City on the proposed new
rate structure of Group W Cable for the Columbia Heights/Hilltop service. Roll call:
Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - aye Hovland abstain
An Executiw~ Session with the City Attorney was called by the Council at 10:25 P.M..
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The Council meeting resumed at 11:35 P.M..
4. Varda Alarm System
This alarm system is intended to be installed at Liquor Store #3 to replace the system
presently being used. That system is being used on a lease basis which expires soon.
The Varda System is installed and in use in Liquor Store #2 and has proven to be quite
satisfactory.
Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to purchase a Varda Alarm System for Liquor
Store #3 at a cost not to exceed $2,000; and furthermore, that the City Council
recognizes this purchase to be a proprietary item. Roll call: All ayes
5. Change Order #3 - Supervisory Pump Controls
Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to authorize Change Order #3 in the amount of
$7,195 to Hoffman Electric of Roseville, Minnesota for the replacement of water
flow recorders. These controls are located at pump house #3 at 4633 Ivanhoe Place.
Roll call: All ayes
5. 1039 42½ Avenue - Street Excavation
Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland that the City Council approve the waiver of
the five-year moratorium and to permit street excavation at 1039 42½ Avenue pro-
vided, however, that appropriate permits are secured from the Public Works Depart-
ment and that such excavation conform to City permit requirements, and furthermore,
that curb cuts also be approved if necessary. Roll call: All ayes
7. Release of Letter of Credit - Kraus-Anderson
Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
release Kraus-Anderson's letter of credit. All ayes
8. Request for Block Party & Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize a block party to be held in the
Prestemon Park area on August 25th (weather permitting; if rain August 26th) between
1:00 P.M. and dusk; and furthermore, that the Council grant permission to possess
and consume non-intoxicating malt liquor in conjunction with this party. Roll call:
All ayes
9. Request for Block Party
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize a block party to be held on Sat-
urday, August 4th, from 6:00 P.M. to 12 Midnight; with barricades to be placed form
Peters Place to the alley just before Reservoir Boulevard. Roll call: All ayes
10. Schools and Conferences
Public Works Congress & Equipment Conference
Motion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to approve the attendance of the Public Works
Director at the Public Works Equipment Congress and Equipment Show in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania on September 15-20, 1984; and furthermore, to authorize reimbursement
of related expenses. Roll call: All ayes
11. Establishment of Liquor Operations Manager Position & Salary Range
Discussion was had regarding some of the responslblitles of this position. Council-
member Petkoff stated that the proposed salary probably would not attract the type
of person the Council had expressed the hope of attracting. The Mayor suggested that
the position be advertised with the salary open.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to advertise
for the position of Liquor Operations Manager. Roll call: All ayes
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8. Reports
a. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and many of the items in the
report were discussed.
1) University Heights Retaining Wall
When a drainage plan was developed for University Heights, it was necessary to
include a retaining wall ten feet in height. Although this wall was not part of
the plans viewed by the City Council it has received approval from the Building
Inspector and the City Engineer. Some members of the Council objected to a ten-
foot high railroad tie fence and referred to a previous problem experienced by
the same developer with the same materials.
Motion by Carlson, second by Nawrocki that the City Council not approve of the
of the ten-foot high retaining wall at 210 40th Avenue at the University Heights
Project. Roll call: Carlson, Nawrocki- aye Hovland, Petkoff, Peterson - nay
Motion fails.
2) Liquor Store Dock Facility - New Store
The Finance Director and the Council had a lengthy discussion regarding the traf-
fic patterns and loading dock for the proposed liquor store in the Kraus-Anderson
building at 44th and Central Avenue.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
9. Licenses
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to grant the licenses as listed upon payment of
proper fees, and that the fee be waived for The Wearhouse at 918 40th Avenue being
operated by the Anoka County Association of Retarded Citizens. Roll call: All ayes
10. Payment of Bills
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to approve payment of the bills as listed out
of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes
Adjournment
Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 1:0( ~A.M.. Roll call:
All ayes
Jo'Anne Studen{, Cou~ci~"~ecretary