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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJul 9, 1984m OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING tJULY 9, 1984 The council meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 P.M.. 1. Roll Call Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present 2. Invocation There were no ministers available so no Invocation was offered. 3. Minutes for Approval Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting of June 25th as presented in writing and that the reading be dis- pensed with. Roll call: All ayes Mayor Nawrocki requested that the names of the maker and seconder of Ordinance No. 1087 appear before the ordinance in the minutes. 4. Oral Petitions A resident had questions concerning the flow of water in Jackson Pond and how sanitary sewer materials were being treated. He was advised that sanitary sewage bypasses into Jackson Pond only on an emergency basis when the sanitary sewer lines serving residents in the area become full and threaten to back up in residents' basements. He was ad- vised that when this happens the material is treated with chemicals. This resident also had questions regarding the use of Community Development Block Grant funds. The City Manager was requested to check on two concerns of residents in the area of the Rainbow Foods. It was stated that there was an odor eminating from the refuse com- pactor and excessive noise early in the morning from bakery truck deliveries. A representative of the property owner at 3970 Jackson Street requested that Ordinance No. 1087 be reconsidered. This ordinance granted a twelve foot easement across the west 22' of the Library parking lot to the property owner south of the Library for access to her garage. Her representative suggested this could be changed to fifteen feet for ad- ditional convenience during the winter months. He also requested that one of the two proposed handicapped parking spaces be placed adjacent to the easement. Councilman Hovland stated that handicapped parking spaces must be placed nearest to the door of the build- ing. It was determined that the code could be met with only one handicapped space. No council action was taken. 5. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Resolution No. 84-47 Establishing the Salary of the City Manager 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 NO. 84-47 BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights establish the salary for the position of City Manager as $46,500 per year; and that this rate be effective as of April 3, 1984. Passed this 9th day of July, 1984. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Hovland Peterson Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Nawrocki - nay Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Regular Council Meeting July 9, 1984 page 2 A resident asked how the City Manager's salary was determined. Mayor Nawrocki explained that the Council conducts an annual performance review of the City Manager, and also reviews salaries for city managers in other comparable suburban communities. b. Resolution Establishing Eligibility Standards for Reduced Refuse, Sewage Disposal and Water Supply Rates The Finance Director prepared three resolutions dealing with new eligibility standards for reduced utility rates for the Council's consideration. The motion to adopt resolution #2, offered by Paterson, seconded by Carlson was with- drawn. It was determined that definitions of who would qualify for reduced rates based on in- come and degree of disability would need further discussion. This item was suggested for the agenda for a Council work session. 6. Communications a. Special Traffic Commission Meeting The City Manager advised the Council that the Traffic Commission held a special meeting on Sunday, July 8th to address pedestrian safety in the area of 40th Avenue and Polk Street. A resident had contacted the City Engineer requesting measures to be taken to insure the safety of the youngsters participating in activities in Ostrander Park and in the ball field of the former Silver Lake Elementary School. She noted these children must walk across 40th Avenue to the ball field and was concerned about their safety. The Traffic Commission recommended that a crosswalk be painted near the park on 40th Avenue and that signs be posted around the park indicating 20 miles per hour for cars. Commission also noted that the Recreation Commission should be encouraged to move the activities presently being held on the ball field to another location. The City Manager said moving the activities to another park had been considered but was not pursued as it would create difficulties for many of the children who would have to be driven to another location. Mayor Nawrocki said a twenty mile an hour speed limit could not be enforced. Council member Petkoff observed that the Recreation Commission should not have begun using the ball field as this is now private property and the activities should all be held in Ostrander Park. Motion by Carlson, second by Paterson to authorize a crosswalk across 40th Avenue on the west side of Polk Street as recommended by the Traffic Commission. Roll call: Hovland, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - aye Petkoff - nay 7. Old and New Business a. Old Business 1. 1984 International City Management Association Motion by Peterson, 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: Paterson, Hovland - aye Petkoff, Carlson, Nawrocki - nay Motion fails. b. New Business 1. Award of Bids a. Recreation and Community Services Commission Brochure Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to award the printing of the Recreation and Community Services Commission brochure to Post Publications for a total cost of $7,740 per year based upon low, formal bids; and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting ' ' Ju~ 9, 1984 page 3 72I' Rotary Mower Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to award the bid for the purchase of a 72" rotary mower to Minnesota Toro, Inc. of Plymouth, Minnesota for a Groundmaster 72" rotary mower at a bid price of $8,340 based upon low, formal bid and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same. Some discussion followed regarding a snowblower attachment. Roll call: All ayes 2. Purchases a. Fire Hose Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to award the purchase of 1½ - 2½ inch fire hose to Clarey's Safety Equipment, Inc. of Rochester, Minnesota for a total cost of $2,525 based upon low, formal bid; and furthermore, to award the purchase of 4 inch fire hose to Minnesota Fire and Safety, Inc. of St. Paul, Minnesota in the amount of $2,784 based upon low, formal bid. Roll call: All ayes It was noted that the fire hose was purchased through a joint purchasing agreement the City has and that there is clearly some price advantage from this agreement. b. Breathing Apparatus Spare Parts Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to purchase various breathing apparatus spare parts from Continental Safety Equipment of St. Paul, Minnesota in the amount of $1,441.22; and furthermore, that the City Council recognize this purchase to be a proprietary item. Roll call: All ayes 3. Emergency Medical Services Contract with Health Central OMotion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an ageement with Health Central, Inc. for emergency medical services/med- ical advisor and EMT specialist for the purposes of conducting training and recerti- fication of Columbia Heights Fire Department EMTs. Roll call: All ayes 4. Final Pay Estimate - Miscellaneous Concrete Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to authorize the final payment to Concrete Curb Company of Burnsville, Minnesota in the amount of $4,121.80 for 1984 miscellaneous concrete work with the addition of payment in the amount of $349.60 to the contract for the removal and replacement of a concrete driveway apron. Roll call: All ayes 5. Change Order - Supervisory Pump Controls The City Engineer advised the Council that originally the pump controls on the Argonne Lift Station were to have been mounted on the inside of the lift station but it was determined that the area was too small. Motion bY Petkoff, second by Carlson to authorize Change Order #1 in the amount of $990 to Hoffman Electric of Roseville, Minnesota for the purchase of a weather-tight enclo- sure to be mounted outside the Argonne Lift Station; and furthermore, to extend the construction deadline from July 2, 1984 to August 31, 1984. Roll call: All ayes 6. Vacation of Alley Motion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance vacating the east-west alley located south of 40th Avenue between Van Buren and the north-south alley between 40th Avenue and 39th Avenue. Roll call: All ayes 7. Hands-On Microcomputer Workshop Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to approve the attendance of the Sewer and Water Superintendent at the Hands-On Microcomputer Workshop on August 28-29, 1984 in St. Paul, Minnesota; and furthermore, to authorize the reimbursement of related expenses. Roll call: All ayes · ' Regular Council Meeting July 9, 1984 page 4 I~8. Six Cities Watershed Management Organization Proposed Budget The Council received a copy of the proposed budget for the Six Cities Watershed Mana- gement Organization from the City Engineer and was advised that the City of Columbia Heights' share will be approximately one-fourth of the total budget. The creation of this watershed district provides for better local control. The organization also has the authority to set a separate levy. No Council action was necessary as this was an informational item. 9. Other New Business A resident of the City requested that Jack~on Pond no longer be used and that sewer lines be installed. Earlier in the meeting the prohibitive costs for closing Jackson Pond had been discussed. Councilman Peterson, with concurrence by the Council, requested that a letter be drafted by the Council Secretary stating appreciation for all of the efforts of those who org- anized the successful Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration in the City. This let- ter was to be distributed to city employees and organizations who participated. 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's Report was submitted in written form and six of the seven items con- tained therein were discussed. 1. M.H.F.A. Rental Rehab Program Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to authorize the submittal of a participation commitment form for the M.H.F.A. rental rehab program conditioned on the City's ability to drop the program if further information indicates the desirability of doing same. Roll call: All ayes 2. Mayor Nawrocki had questions regarding the following subjects: a. Legal fees on the agreement for work done and regrading in Cheery Heights b. Vehicular traffic on 39th Avenue c. City Manager's response to the County Auditor's letter regarding tax delinquent property in the City d. City Attorney's opinion on forgiving the interest on an assessment, the notice of which was not received by the property owner. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. 9. Licenses Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to approve the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees and to waive the fees for the Immaculate Conception Church on the basis of being a civic affair. Roll call: All ayes I0. Payment of Bills Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes ournment Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to adjourn the meetin ayes ~/Ann'e Studer~t, Codnc~iJr--Secretar~  AI1 ~q~ce G. Nawrocki, Mayor