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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApr 9, 1984 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL o REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 9, 1984 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 P.M.. I. Roll Call Hovland, Petkoff, Carlsonl, Peterson, Nawrocki - present 2. Invocation The Invocation was offered by Ron Kalina, City Attorney. 3. Minutes of Previous Meetings Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 26, 1984 as presented in writing and that the reading be dispensed with. Roll call: All ayes 4. Oral Petitions There were no oral petitions. 4a. Proclamations Mayor Nawrocki proclaimed the week of April 8 - 14, 1984 as Private Property Week in the City of Columbia Heights. 5. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1082 Issuance of Bonds This ordinance would authorize the issuance of $2,600,000 general obligation impro- vement bonds to be used to finance miscellaneous public improvements. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1082 BEING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,600,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPRO- VEMENT BONDS, SERIES, 1984 The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: 1. The City of Columbia Heights (the "City") is a home rule charter city and a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota. 2. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 1012 and Resolution No. 82-55 the City issued its Gen- eral Obligation Permanent Improvement Fund Bonds of 1982, dated December 1, 1982, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,550,000 (the "Temporary Issue"), which bonds were issued as temporary bonds maturing on December 1, 1985, and which are subject to redemption on June 1, 1984, December 1, 1984, and June 1, 1985 at a price equal to par plus accrued interest. 3. It is hereby found and determined that it is in the best interests of the City to issue its General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1984, in an aggregate prin- cipal amount not in excess of $2,600,000 for the purpose of redeeming the Temporary Issue, and providing long term financing for the local improvements financed with the proceeds of the Temporary Issue. The City Council of the City will provide for the public sale of the Bonds. 4. This ordinance will be in full force and effect from and after thirty (301 days Regular Council Meeting Apr i 1 9, i 984 page 2 after its passage. First reading: Second read ilng: Date of Passage: March 26, 1984 April 9, 1984 April 9, 1984 Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Hovland Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1083 Issuance of Bonds This ordinance would authorize the issuance of $475,000 general obligation tax increment bonds. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1083 BEING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $475,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1984 The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: 1. The City of Columbia Heights (the "City") is a home rule charter city and a pol- itical subdivision of the State of Minnesota. 2. Pursuant to Ordinance No. lO12 and Resolution No. 82-56 the City issued, its Gen- eral Obligation Tax Increment Bonds of 1982 dated December l, 1982 in the aggregate principal amount of $450,O00 (the "Temporary Issue") which bonds were issued as temporary bonds maturing on December l, 1985, and which are subject to redemption on June 1, 1984, December l, 1984 and June 1, 1985 at a price equal to par plus accrued interest. 3. It is hereby found and determined that it is in the best interests of the City and the Authority for the City to issue its General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1984 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $475,000 (the "Bonds") for the purpose of redeeming the Temporary Issue and thereby providing long term financing for the public redevelopment costs funded with the proceeds of the Temporary Issue. The City Council of the City will provide for the public sale of the Bonds. 4. This ordinance will be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: Second reading: Date of passage: March 26, 1984 April 9, 1984 April 9, 1984 Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Hovland Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor c. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1084 Issuance of Bonds This ordinance would authorize the sale of $1,OOO,OOO in general obligation tax in- crement bonds for use in conjunction with the University Avenue tax increment fin- ancing district. The proceeds will be used for expenditures indicated in the pro- ject budget. Regular Council Meeting April 9, 1984 page 3 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. 1084 BEING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,O00,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1984 The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: 1. The City of Columbia Heights (the "City") is a home rule charter city and a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota. 2. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 273.77 the City is authorized to issue general obligation bonds to finance public redevelopment costs incurred by The Hous- ing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "Authority") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462. 3. It is hereby found and determined to be necessary and in the best interest of the City for the City to issue its General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1984 (the "Bonds") in a principal amount not to exceed $1,O00,0OO for the purpose of financing the public redevelopment costs incurred by the Authority in connection with the C.B.D. Revitalization Project. The City Council of the City will provide for the public sale of the Bonds. 4. This ordinance will be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: Second reading: Date of Passage: March 26, 1984 April 9, 1984 April 9, 1984 Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Carlson Roll call: All ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor d. Resolution 84-20 Adjusting 1983 Annual'Budget Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 84-20 ADJUST 1983 BUDGET TO PROJECTED ANNUAL BUDGET WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights has reviewed the pro- jected annual 1983 expenses in conjunction with the 1984 budget, and WHEREAS, the City Treasurer has reviewed each General Fund object classification after passing of the bills approved by Council on December 27, 1983, and allowing for year-end accruals. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Counci) of the City of Columbia Heights that the following departmental budgets be increased as needed from the balance in the General Fund Contingency: Regular Council Meeting April 9, 1984 page 4 Elections Police Protective Inspections Library $ 805 $28,725 $15,800 $ 6,855 Decrease Contingency $52,185 Passed this 9th day of April, 1984. Offered by: Hovland Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor e. Resolution 84-21 Labor Agreement Police Officers This agreement would adjust the maximum rate for police officers from $2,224 to $2,335 or a 5% adjustment. The employer contribution toward insurances will increase from $125 per month to $145 per month. Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 84-21 BEING A RESDLUTION REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES' UNION, LOCAL NO. 320 POLICE OFFICERS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that: WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the Minnesota Teamsters Pub]ic and Law Enforcement Employees' Union, Local No. 320, representing Police Officers of the City's Police Department, and members of the City negottating team, and said neg- otiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable contract, for the calendar year 1984, and WHEREAS, a copy of said contract is available for inspection at the office of the City Manager and is made a part hereof by reference, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract agreement as negotiated, be and are hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for calendar year 1984 for Police Officers of the Columbia Heights Police Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute this agreement. Passed this 9th day of April, 1984. Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by Holvand Roll call: All ayes d~o-/~nne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor ~egular Council Meeting April 9, 1984 page 5 f. Resolution No. 84-22 Designating Depositories Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 84-22 DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR FUNDS OF THE CITY OF,COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marquette State Bank of Columbia Heights and the Northeast State Bank of Columbia Heights be hereby designated as the depositories for moneys of the City of Columbia Heights, and the Treasurer of this City is hereby directed to deposit moneys of this City in said Banks, and the Marquette State Bank of Col- umbia Heights and the Northeast State Bank of Columbia Heights are hereby authorized and directed to honor and pay any checks or orders, when signed by the Mayor, City Manager and Treasurer for withdrawal or transfer of funds on deposit in said banks in whatever form. AND, that the following financial institutes be designated as official depositories of the City of Columbia Heights for investment purposes: Marquette State Bank of Columbia Heights; Fidelity State Bank; Northeast State Bank of Columbia Heights; Twin City Federal; Third Northwestern National Bank; First Federal; First Security State Bank of St. Paul; American National Bank of St. Paul; First National Bank of St. Paul; and, Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc.. AND, that the Treasurer shall have the authority to wire transfer funds from one depository to another for the purpose of investing city funds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in case such deposit shall at any time exceed the sum for which its deposits are insured under the Acts of Congress of the United States relating to insurance of' bank deposits, said depository shall immediately furnish bond or securities in lieu of bond. The following are hereby designated as the places for safekeeping of all securities in lieu of such bond: The Marquette National Bank; The Federal Reserve Bank; Northwestern National Bank; First National Bank of St. Paul; Manufacturers Hanover Bank; and, Midland National Bank. Passed this 9th day of April, 1984. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, CounciI Secretary g. Resolution No. 84-23 Regional Mutual Aid Association The purpose of the Mutual Aid Association is to allow the utilization of resources to counteract natural and/or manmade disasters which might be common to all com- munities. The City Manager's examples of such disasters were tornadoes, watermain breaks, and high velocity winds. This resolution would allow cooperative use of equipment a.nd personnel and the Association is presently being considered by twenty- six communities for membership. Each member city would have one representative and one alternate. If the representative or alternate were to be changed from those as stated in the resolution it would require another resolution. Regular Council Meeting April 9, 1984 page 6 Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 84-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT - !REGIONAL MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION BE IT RESOLV!ED by the City of Columbia Heights, as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights desires to become a member of the Regional Mutual Aid Association and its Public Works Director is its authorized represent- ative, and; the Street/Park Superintendent its alternative representative; and, WHEREAS, a mutual need exists between members of the Regional Mutual Aid Assoc- iation to share and assist one another in the areas of emergency, disaster control, and mitigation; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights considers it to be in the best interests of the City to enter into a mutual agreement with the other members of the Regional Mutual Aid Association. NOW, THEREFOI~E, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights enter into agre- ement with tlhe Regional Mutual Aid Association and hereby authorized its Public Works Director to represent the City of Columbia Heights in this association and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign said agreement in behalf of said City of Columbia Heights. Passed and adopted by the City of Columbia Heights this 9th day of April, 1984. Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Carlson Roll call: All ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 6. Communica::ions a. Traffic Commission ]. Request by Dragon House Restaurant - Parking Restriction Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson that the area on the west side of Central from a point 155' south of the south curb line of 40th Avenue to a point 195' south of the south curb line of 40th Avenue be restricted to 15 minute parking only as recommended by the Traffic Commission. Roll call: All ayes 2. Removal of Handicapped Parking Restriction Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to remove the handicapped parking restriction in front of 4643 Pierce Street based on the fact that the restriction is no longer needed and as recommended by the Traffic Commission. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting April 9, 1984 page 7 3. Installation of Handicapped Parking Restriction Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize a handicapped parking stall in front of 4045 Van Buren Street, more specifically described as one stall centered on 152' south of the south curb line of 41st Avenue as recommended by the Traffic Commission. Roll call: All ayes b. Boards and Commissions The Council received a list of those persons whose terms are expiring on various boards and commissions. This was an informational item. c. Columbia Heights' School Board - Request to Review Joint Powers Agreement Regarding Recreation and Community Services A letter was received by Mayor Nawrocki from the Chairman of the School Board requesting the formation of a committee, with representatives of the two bodies, to review the Joint Powers Agreement presently in affect for the Recreation and Community Education Services Commission. After discussion it was decided that Mayor Nawrocki, Bob Bocwlnski, the City Manage~ and Councilman Gary Peterson would represent the City Council on the committee with the assistance of Councilmember Petkoff. d. Anoka County - Directory of Available Business Sites and Buildings This was an informational item. 7. Old and New Business Old Business 1. Recreation and Community Services Commission - Health and Fitness Day The City Manager reviewed some of the items and activities planned for the Health and Fitness Day. He noted that some of the purchase requisitions related to this event would be in excess of the City's present requirements for purchasing and/or bidding. The City Manager had indicated to the Recreation Director that at a pre- vious Council meeting when this matter was discussed he understood that the Council did not expect to take specific action on purchases that related to this activity. The Council did not take any action on this matter but it was discussed later in this Council meeting. (See First Item after the Executive Session.) 2. Rax - Letter of Credit The background of this letter of credit was presented by the City Manager and the City Attorney. Legal counsel for Rax Restaurants presented the position of his client. The City Attorney requested an Executive Session to discuss this matter. 3. Letter of Credit Agreement - Vista Construction The letter of credit agreement was distributed by the City Attorney to the Council and had been previously sent to Vista Construction. The amount of the letter of credit as recommended by the City Attorney was $15,000. The type of work that re- mains to be done deals with drainage, excavations, sodding and the location of swail. The contractors handed out material that addressed the approximate costs- that would be incurred by doing this work. They noted that since these costs pear to be around $700 that the amount of the letter of credit is too high. To the Mayor's inquiry the City Manager stated that the developers are expected to pay for the letter of credit at this point in time. The City Engineer said that the Engineering Department will stake out the location for the swail location and check its elevation. The costs for doing this work will Regular Council Meeting April 9, 1984 page 8 be paid for by the developer. Considering the costs for this work and the administrative charges it was decided that the letter of credit could be reduced to $7,500. The Building Inspector observed that the original iron stakes in the area may need to be replaced as he was sure some of them had been dug up. Discussion followed regarding two other parties named on the letter of credit agreement; one a former fee title owner of some of the parcels in question and the other the owner of a parcel where the placement of a swail relative to an easement is in ques- tion. It was determined that the former owner should not continue to be named in the agreement but that the other should continue to be on the agreement until the location of the swai'l was determined in relation to the easement. The Council felt all of the work and the letter of credit agreement should be reviewed by the City Attorney, Engineering Department and the Building Inspector. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a letter of credit agreement incorporating the items discussed at this Council meeting; and, that the issuance of the certificate of occupancy and building permits to Vista Construction be decided by the City Attorney, City Engineer, and the Building Inspector. Roll call: All ayes RECESS: 9:25 P.M. RECONVENE: 9:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 9:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNS: 10:05 P.M. 7-a-1 Recreation and Community Services Commission - Health and Fitness Day (continued) Councilmember Petkoff did not recall the matter of approving the expenses for the Health and Fitness Day being brought before the Recreation Commission. Mayor Nawrocki stated he was concerned that the Council not approve funds that have not been approved pre- viously by the Recreation Commission. The City Manager suggested that this subject be on the agenda for the Council work session scheduled for April 16th. 4. Murzyn Hall Improvements - Selection of an Architectural Firm The proposals that had been received for the improvements being considered for Murzyn Hall were discussed. The improvments being considered are the addition of areas that would accommodate meeting rooms, craft rooms, and senior citizen activities. It was noted by the City Engineer that none of the proposals included an on-the-job inspector as this would not be justified but did include attendance by the firm's representative at a minimum of four meetings with the Council, Park Board and maybe with the Rec- reation Commission. Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agre~ement with Patch, Erickson, Madson, Warren, Inc. for renovation, repair, remodelling and/or an addition to Murzyn Hall. Roll call: All ayes b. New Busi~ess 1. Award of Bid - Spring Clean Up Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to award the annual Spring Clean Up contract to L & N Disposal Company of Brooklyn Park based upon a total bid of $3.44 per cubic yard based upon the low, formal quotation; and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting April 9, 1984 page 9 2. Memorandum of Understanding - Dental Plan/AFSCME Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding between the City of Columbia Heights and the Council No. 14, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local No. 495, regarding a change in dental insurance premiums from $10.31 to $11.55. Roll call: All ayes 3. Purchase of Library Book Security System Mayor Nawrocki stated he did not think that the bid process had been followed for this purchase. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to seek bids for a book security system for the Library based on the recommendations of the Library Board to be returned back to the City Council. Roll call: All ayes 4. Request to Sell Old Transit Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the City Manager to sell or sal- vage one Dietzen Transit. Roll call: All ayes 5. Sale of City-Owned Property (University Avenue Project) Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the sale of property located at approximately 41st Avenue between Third Street and University Avenue to the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority. Roll call: All ayes 6. Request from Minneapolis Electric Steel Castings Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to authorize Minneapolis Electric Steel Cast- ~ngs to install a temporary fence on City right-of-way, however, that such instal- lation and erection be subject to the company submitting a fence permit and sat- isfying the requirements of the City, and that the fence be removed by November 1, 1984. Roll call: AIl ayes 7. Authorize Expenditure Regarding Center Line Striping Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the painting of center line stripes to A.A.A. Striping Service, Inc. in the amount of $1,979.55 based upon low, informal quotation. Roll call: All ayes It was noted that this is the same price as last year. 8. City Hall Boiler The request for repairs to the City Hall boiler was withdrawn. Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to authorize the City Manager to call for bids for the repair of the City Hall boiler. Roll call: All ayes 9. Council Waiver of Five Year Moratorium on Street Excavation Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to approve the waiver of the five year mora- torium and to permit a street excavation at 1008 42½ Avenue provided, however, that appropriate permits are secured from the Public Works Department and that such excavation conforms to City permit requirements. Roll call: All ayes 10. Other New Business a. Charter Commission Mayor Nawrocki noted that one of the items on the agenda for the next Charter Com- mission meeting addresses the degenderization of Council members titles. Regular Council Meeting April 9, 1984 page l0 b. Public Utilities The Mayor related the contents of correspondence he had received regarding the increase in rates of public utilities, specifically Minnegasco. c. Architect for Murzyn Hall The City Engineer inquired if the Council had any preference for meeting with the architect c~hosen to address the proposed improvements in Murzyn Hall. It was det- ermined that this meeting should take place after an agreement is signed. d. Federal Urban Aid System The City Engineer received a letter regarding the inclusion of 37th Avenue east of Central Avenue in a request for funding from the Federal Aid to Urban system. Since this street is the dividing line between the City of Minneapolis and the City of Columbia Heights, the City Engineer contacted Minneapolis regarding this funding and they indicated they were interested in applying. The Mayor noted these funds are determined on a point system. Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to authorize the submission of a proposal for FAU funds for repair of 37th Avenue, east of Central Avenue. Roll call: All ayes 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager This report was submitted in written form. A number of the items on the report were discussed. It was noted by the City Manager that caboe coverage is being considered for the Public Hearing scheduled for April 16th or perhaps the work session that: will follow the public hearing. The Mayor stated he hoped whatever is recorded on cable would be videotaped. The Finance Director stated that a report on a location for a liquor store would be out in a very short time. b. Report of' the City Attorney The Mayor requested any additional that may have been gotten on'property located on Central Avenue north of 49th Avenue. The City Attorney stated he would be getting information soon. 9. Licenses Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to approve the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees. Roll call: All ayes lO. Payment of Bills Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to pay the bills out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes The Mayor requested an opinion on the reconstruction of a portion of Stinson Boul- evard from the City Attorney. The City Attorney will have this drafted soon. The items for the Council work session scheduled for April 16th were reviewed and the City Manager will check with the members of the Board of Examiners, Fire Relief Association, for feedback on their meeting concerning pension benefit levels. Adjournment Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to adjourn the mee call: All ayes ~J~-Anne ~l:uoen~., ~,otJTl~. i I becretar? ~e ' at 1 : P .. Ro