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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDec 12, 1985OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1985 The reconvened Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 P.M.. The reconvened meeting was recessed on December 9, 1985. Roll Call Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present 2. Invocation The Invocation was offered by Reverend Dick Mork of First Lutheran Church. 3. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Resolution No. 85-71; Resolution Giving Preliminary Approval to the Issuance of Bonds for the Purpose of Eliminating Unfunded Liability for Police and Fire Relief Associations. The City' bond counsel recommended the ,City consider the sale of these bonds to purchase annuities and in turn eliminate unfunded pension liability existing for the Fire and Police Relief Associations. The City Manager advised the Council that this matter may be useful as a tool in the future but noted that the State Legislature is considering some very substantive changes in pension laws for these two associations. Mayor Nawrocki stated that the Association members must agree before the issuance of bonds could be done. The Mayor also voiced concern that the Council not take an action that may elimi- nate the City from qualifying for any action taken by the State Legislature. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: Ali ayes RESOLUTION NO. 85-71 RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA SESSION LAWS, Ch. 1Sp. 12, Art 8, Sec. 49 WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") has established a pension/retirement fund for its fire/police department employees (the "Fund") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 356, as amended; and, WHEREAS, the City has current and future unfunded liability for deposits to the Fund; and, WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Minnesota has determined that the City may issue bonds for the purpose of funding all or part of the City's current and future unfunded liability for the Fund by purchasing one or more insurance policies or annuity contracts to pay all or a specified part of the liability within the period required by law; and, WHEREAS, the Legislature has codified the determination in Minnesota Session Laws, Ch. 1Sp. 14, Art. 8, Sec 49 (the "Statute'l); and, WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is within its best interest to issue bonds pursuant to the Statute and to use the proceeds to purchase one or more insurance policies or annuity contracts to pay all or a portion of its unfunded liability for he Fund. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS THAT: Reconvened Counci] Meeting December 12, 1985 page 2 1. The City gives preliminary approwal to the issuance of Bonds pursuant to the Statute for Che purpose of purchasing one or more insurance policies of annuity contracts to pay all or a portion of its unfunded liability for the Fund. 2. The bonds shall be issued in accordance with all the terms and conditions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, as amended. Adopted by the Columbia Heights City Council on the 12th day of December, 1985. Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Attest: Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor William Elrite, City Clerk Communications a. Insurance Commission iepresentatives of the Insurance Commission advised the Council as to the anticipated creases in the City's insurance premiums. Discussion followed regarding specific nds of coverages and expiration dates for various policies. The Mayor requested that the City Manager begin preparing recommendations for sources of additional funding to be found in the budget to cover the increases in the insurance premiums. Ordinances and Resolutions (cont) b. Resolution No. 85-72; Adopting a Housing Bond Program for the Issuance of Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Authorizing Issuance of Same to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, and Approving a Policy Report of the City of Columbia Heights. How the monies were distributed in the 1982 allocation to the City were discussed. It was noted by the underwriter from the bond counsel that the upfront money will be coming from lenders and builders and the only money required from the City would be $1,000 which would accompany the application. This $1,000 would be returned if the City were not selected in the lottery. 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. 85-72 ADOPTING A HOUSING BOND PROGRAM FOR THE! ISSUANCE OF SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF SAME TO THE MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY, AND APPROVING A POLICY REPORT OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS WHEREAS, pursuant to the Minnesota Muniicipal Housing Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter Reconvened Council Meeting December 12, 1985 page 3 12C (the "Act"), the City of Columbia Heights (the "City"), is authorized to adopt a 3ousing plan and carry out the programs for the financing of single family housing which is affordab]e to persons of )ow and moderate income; and -~ WHEREAS, the Act requires adoption of the housing plan after a public hearing held thereon after publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least thirty days in advance of the hearing; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted a housing plan (the "Plan") after at least thirty (30) days published notice and otherwise as required by the Act; and WHEREAS, the Plan provides for programs for the issuance of bonds to finance the acqui- sition of single family housing primarily by persons and families of low or moderate income in accordance with the goals, conditions and requirements of the Plan; and WHEREAS, the Act requires adoption of a housing finance program after a public hearing held thereon after pub)ication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least fifteen days in advance of the hearing; and WHEREAS, the City has on this date con~lucted a public hearing on a single family housing bond program ~the "Program"), after publication of notice as required by the Act; and WHEREAS, the Program was submitted to the Metropolitan Council at the time of publication on notice of the public hearing, and the Metropolitan Council has been afforded an op- portunity to present comments at the public hearing, all as required by the Act; and I)HEREAS, the Program provides for the issuance of single family mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate amount not exceeding SIO,O00,O00 (the "Bonds") to finance the acqui- sition of single family housing primarily by persons and families of )ow or moderate income and first-time buyers, all as more fully described in the Program attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the Act further requires submiFssion of the Program to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (the"MHFA") by January 2, 1986 in order to be considered for an al- location by the MHFA of authority to issue qualified mortgage bonds pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462C.09; and WHEREAS, in order to issue single family mortgage revenue bonds in 1986 the interest on which is exempt from federal income taxation, the City must submit to the Internal Reve- nue Service on or before December 31, 1985 a policy report (the "Report") and such Report must be published by the applicable elected representative of the City; and WHEREAS, the City on the date hereof has conducted a public hearing on the Report after publication of notice of such hearing .at least )5 days prior to the date hereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights: 1. That the Program for the issuance of single family housing revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $10,O00,O00 (the "Bonds") is hereby in all respects adopted in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. 2. That the City hereby approves issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Program and hereby authorizes the staff of the City to cause the Program to be submitted to the MHFA, to do all other things and take all other actions as may be necessary Reconvened Council Meeting December 12, 1985 page 4 or appropriate to carry out the Program in accordance with the Act and any other applicable laws and regulations. 3. That the ~ity hereby approves and adopts the Report in substantially the form" attached hereto as Exhibit B, and authorizes and directs the Mayor of the City to execute the Report on behalf of the City and authorizes submission of the Report to the Internal Revenue Service. Adopted this 12th day of December, 1985. Offered by: Hovland Seconded by: Carlson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor c. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1109; Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, Pertaining to Liquid Propane Fuel The intent of this ordinance is to clarify the City's intent to regulate liquified petroleim gas to be dispensed in bulk ¢luantity on a retail basis. Previously, members of the Council and staff had expressed coDcern with the location of the LPG dispensing units in relation to other structures and roadways as well as safety measures to be taken by those people doing the dispensing. Discussion followed regarding some of the items in the ordinance which addressed hours during which the material may be dis- pensed and the annual license fee. Councilmember Petkoff felt the hours for dispensing riCh are between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p..m. are restrictive and would guarantee no additional otection. She also felt the license fee was very high compared to a license fee for a gas station pump. The City Manager advised her that this type of license would require many more manhours to monitor the dispensing activity. Mayor Nawrocki noted that the main concern in this issue had been the safety of the sur- rounding area and now it appears to be the business, interest of the station owner. Councilmember Petkoff requested that the section dealing with the hours of dispensing and the license fee be deleted from the ordinance and the distance noted in 5.209(5) in the last sentence be corrected to read 25 feet. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson 'to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public with the following changes; in Section 5.209(5) that the phrase "fifty feet (50')"in tlhe last sentence be changed to read "twenty five feet (25'), deletion of Section 5.209(,6), and deletion of the last sentence in Section 5.209(t2). Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. ll09 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section l: Section No. 5.209 of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which is currently reserved, shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit:  ection 9 5.209(1) LP-GAS SERVICE STATION An LP-Gas Service Station is a facility opened to the public which consists of LP-Gas storage containers, piping and pertinent equipment, including pumps or dispensing devices, or a, ny buildings, and in which LP-Gas is stored and Reconvened Council Meeting December 12, 1985 page 5 spensed into engine fuel containers of highway vehicles or into portable or permane- )y mounted containers used for cooking or heating, tlo person, firm or corporation shall sell, dispense, or distribute LP-Gas at an kP-Gas Service Station to the public without a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. 5.209(2) Applicants for a license under this section shall provide such information on the application pertaining to the requirements of this section as is requested by the Administrative Service. 5.209(3) The clerk shall forward the application to the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau for a report indicating whether or not the proposed operation will be in com- pliance with all the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code and this section. 5.209(4) No license may be issued for any LP-Gas Service Station unless the storage containers, piping and pertinent equipment, including pumps and dispensing devices used in such LP-Gas Service Station are in good working order and of adequate struc- tural integrity. The licensee shall maintain the licensed storage containers, piping, and pertinent equipment, including pumps and dispensing devices in proper working order and shall maintain the same in a condition of adequate structural integrity at all times. 5.209(5) No license may be issued for any LP~Gas Service Station in which LP-Gas is stored or dispensed at a point within twenty-five feet (25') of any dwelling structure, any other structure other than an accessory structure, or the traveled portion of any state highway. No person shall sell, dispense, or distribute LP-Gas thin twenty-five feet (25') of any dwelling structure, any other structure other an an accessory structure, or the traveled portion of any state highway. 5.209(6) No license may be issued for any LP-Gas Service Station unless the applicant has met all the following criteria, to-wit: (il The applicant must have filed with the City Fire Department a plan for training licensee's employees in the proper handling and dispensing of LP-Gas and in the use of the LP-Gas equipment and installation, and applicant must have received the approval of the Fire Department of said plan; (ii) Applicant must have filed evidence with the Fire Department that all employees who will be handling or dispensing the LP-Gas or using the LP-Gas equipment and installation have passed the training course described and approved in Section 5.209 (6) (il along with a certification identifying each person who has passed the said training course; (iii) Applicant must have filed a list with the Fire Department of all employees employed at the facility where LP-Gas is sold, distributed, or dispensed along with a plan to assure that non-certified employees will not sell, dispense, distribute or handle LP-Gas or use LP-Gas equipment at such installation; and (iv) Applicant must have received the approval of the City Fire Department of the train- ing plan required by Section 5.209(6) (il approval of the City Fire Department of the evidence that employees have been adeq~uately trained pursuant to Section 5.209 (6)(ii), ~i~,nd the approval of the City Fire Department of the sufficiency of the plan filed )ursuant to Section 5.209(6)(iii). 5.209(7) Within ten days of hiring an ,employee not listed in Section 5.209 (6), the Reco~vened Council Meeting December 12, 1985 page 6 censee shall file with the Fire Department a certificate stating whether or not such employee has received training in accordance with the criteria established in Section 5.209 (6){i). No licensee shall allow or permit any employee to handle, dispense, or distribute LP-Gas or use the LP-Gas installation until such time as the Fire Department" has approved the certificate required by this section on behalf of such employee. No licensee shall allow or permit any person not trained and approved pursuant to Section 5.209 (8) to handle, distribute, or dispense LP-Gas or use LP-Gas installation. No person shall sell, distribute, or dispense LP-Gas or use the LP-Gas installation unless first trained and certified pursuant to Section 5.209(8). 5.209(8) The City Fire Department with the approval of the City Manager may promulgate rules to determine the adequacy of employee training plans and employee training in the handling, distribution, and dispensing of LP-Gas and the use of LP-Gas instal- lations. 5.209(9) No person may dispense, distribute, or handle LP-Gas or use an LP-Gas instal- lation without wearing protective handwear of the type approved by the City Fire Depart- ment. 5.209(10) In considering whether or not to grant a license, the Council may also con- sider the past safety practices of the licensee in regard to all matters of the subject location as well as the safety practices of the licensee with regard to flammable and volatile materials. 5.209(11) The license fee for an LP-Gas Service Station shall be set by resolution of ~e Council. Section 2: This Ordinance will be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: December 12, 1985 New Business 1. Purchase of Tires - Fire Department Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the purchase of four Toyo M 94 11:00 - 20 )6 ply tires and tubes from Battery Tire and Warehouse for $284.26 each, for a total of S),137.04. Roll call: All ayes 2. Purchase of Mobile Radios - Fire Department Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the purchase and conversion of two Motorola Micor used four-channel mobile radios at a total cost not to exceed SI,450. Councilmember Peterson inquired if any use for the old radios has been considered. Chief Johnson adviised the Council that these radios could be used by another City department and perhaps one of them could be kept by the Fire Department for back up. Mayor Nawrocki noted there appears to be an on-going request for radios and felt a study should be conducted regarding this matter. The Public Works Director advised the Council members of the Civiil Defense Unit are working on this type of study. Roll call: All ayes . Emergency Medical Service Contracts otion by Peterson, second by Petkoff that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement between the City of Columbia Heights and Health Central Emergency Medical Services for the purpose of providing emergency medical-related services. Roll call: All ayes Reconvened Council Meeting December 12, 1985 page 7 Otion by Petkoff, second by Peterson that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement between the City of Co)umbla Heights and Medics Training, Inc. for the purpose of providing emergency medical-related services. Roil call: All ayes Old Ambulance #3792 Councilmember Carlson requested that the old ambulance in the Fire Department be trans- ferred into the fleet in the Public Works Department. The City Manager had referred to this matter in his Manager's Report and had recommended against this transfer for a number of reasons. Mayor Nawrocki requested this unit be advertised for sale. Ordinances and Resolutions (cont.) d. Resolution No. 85-73 Fire Fighters Labor Agreement The City Manager advised the Council that this agreement will be retroactive to the first payrol) period of 1985. Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to waive the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 85-73 BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL NO. )216 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that: (I~tEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local No. 1216, representing Fire Fighters and Captains of the City's Fire Department, and members of the City negotiationg team, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable contract for calendar year 1985 of: Wages 5% adjustment Callouts 5% adjustment Insurance $150 per month employer contribution WHEREAS, a copy of said contract will be 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 is hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program effective first payroll period of 1985 for Fire Fighters and Captains of the Columbia Heights' Fire Department; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute this agreement. Passed this 12th day of December, 1985. Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Hovland Roll call: All ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Reconvened Council Meeting December )2, 1985 page 8 Second Reading of Ordinance No. II10; Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853, ty Code of 1977, Pertaining to Storage of Rubbish and Garbage 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 The Mayor was not in favor of allowing the use of thermoplastic garbage cans as there is no standard of construction material to be used in the can. He felt this may lead to complaints from the residents and from the hauler. Council rnember Petkoff supported this ordinance because the residents will now have a choice in the type of garbage container they use. Discussion followed regarding container damage and appearance. ORDINANCE NO. 1110 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO STORAGE OF RUBBISH AND GARBAGE The City of Columbia Heights does orda'in: Section 1: Section No. 8.301 (2) of the City Code of 1977, as amended, passed June 21, 1977, which reads as follows, to-wit: 8.301(21 Every person responsible under this section, except as otherwise provided below, for the disposal of rubbish, and garbage shall provide for the stor- age of such matter between periods of collection, one or more fly-tight metal garbage containers of up to a thirty two (32) gallon or seventy five (75) pound capacity. 'The containers shall be tightly covered to prevent exposure of the contents to potential fly or vermin infestations and shall be provided with handles for ease of lifting. Shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: 8.301(21 Every person responsible under this section, except as otherwise provided below, for the disposal of rubbish, and garbage shall provide for the storage of such matter between periods of collection, one or more fly- tight metal or thermo~astic garbage containers of up to a thirty-two (32) gallon or seventy five (75) pound capacity. The containers shall be tightly covered to prevent exposure of the contents to potential fly or vermin infestations, and shall be provided with handles for ease of lifting. Section 2: 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: November 25, 1985 December 12, 1985 December 12, 1985 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Petkoff Peterson Hovland, Petkoff Carlson, Paterson - aye Nawrocki - nay Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Reconvened Council Meeting December 12, 1985 page 9 Second Reading of Ordinance No. lll2; Pertaining to Vacating an Alley This alley is located in the block bordered by 4Oth, 41st, Van Buren and Central Avenue. The southern portion of this north-south alley must be vacated to allow construction of the Columbia Park Medical Clinic. The City Engineer advised the Council that there are utilities under this alley and must be removed for the construction to commence. The City Manager Wi!l report on the utility removal and will advise the Council if its action on this ordinance may need to be reconsidered. 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. 1112 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO VACATING AN ALLEY The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section I: Section 2: That part of the platted alley within Block 61, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, lying northerly of the north platted right-of-way line of 40th Avenue N.E. a distance of 113 feet to the centerline of the vacated east-west alley within Block 61, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota is hereby vacated. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. rst reading: Second reading: Date of passage: November 25, 1985 December 12, 1985 December 12, 1985 Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor g. First Reading of Ordinance No. llll; An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853, Establishing Conditions for the Release and/or Reduction of Certain Bonds; Deferring the Provision of Certain Interactive Services; and Authorizing the Consolidation of Certain Group W Administrative Functions The City Manager advised that this ordinance not receive a first reading at this meeting. h. Resolution No. 85~74 Being a Resolution Regarding Labor Agreement between the City of Columbia Heights and Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union, Local No. 320 - Police Officers 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. 85-74 BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES' UNION, LOCAL NO. 320 - POLICE oOFFICERS Reconvened Council Meeting December 12, 1985 page I0 IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that the City Council accept the arbitrator's award, effective January 1, through December 31, 1985, for Local #320 - Police Officers of: Wages - Top Patrol Rate - $2,452 per month (5% adjustment) Insurance - S155 per month employer con, tribution Holiday Premium Payment - Employees required to work six of the eleven statutory holidays shall receive an additional one-half time for each hour they work on a holiday. The six holidays shall be determined and mutually agreed upon by the Union and the City. Educational Incentive - Employees hired after the date of the arbitrator's award (Nov- ember 22, 1985) in this case, shall not. be eligible for Educational Incentive pay Investigator Differential - SIO0 per month AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to enter into a contract in accordance with the set decision. Passed this 12th day of December, 1985.~ Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Hovland .Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor i. Resolution No. 85-75 Labor Agreement Between City and Police Sergeants >tion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ple copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 85-75 BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING LABOR AGREEMEt4T BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND MINNESOTA TEAMSTER PUBLIC AND LAW ENFOIRCEMENT EMPLOYEES' UNION, LOCAL NO. 320 - POLICE SERGEANTS BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union, Local No. 320, representing Sergeants of the City's Police Department, and members of the City negotiating team, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable contract, for the calendar year 1985 of: Wages - 5% adjustment O-12 months of service - $2,711 per month Over 12 months of service - S2,957/month Insurance - $155 per month employer contribution Holiday Premium Payment Employees required to work six of the eleven statutory holidays shall receive an additional one-half time for each hour they work on a holiday. The six holidays shal) be determined and mutually agreed upon by the Union and the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract agreement as negotiatied, be and are (i~ereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for calendar year 1985 for ergeants of the Columbia Heights Police Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute this agreement.. Reconvened Council Meeting December 12, 1985 page 11 sed this 12th day of December, 1985 Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Carlson Roll call: Ali ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki i (2) First Reading of Ordinance No. lll3; Pertaining to the Sale of Certain Real Estate This ordinance would sell a four foot strip of land immediately west of the south- north alley behind the proposed Columbia Park Clinic Building to the HRA. 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. 1113 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section l: The City of Columbia Heights shall deed and convey to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, all right, title and interest in the following described real property, to-wit: The East 4.15 feet of Lot 14, Block 61, Columbia Heights Annex to Min- neapolis according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County' Recorder in and for Anoka County, Minnesota Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: December 12, 1985 The second reading of this ordinance is scheduled for December 23rd. RECESS: ll:lO RECONVENE: 11:30 7. Old and New Business a. Old Business 1. 1985 Financial Audit The staff recommendation for the auditilng firm for the 1985 Financial Audit was dis- cussed. Mayor Nawrocki stated he is relJunctant to hire an auditor the City Council has not interviewed. The Council also discussed why the auditing firm who has done the audit in the past was not hired. It was noted that the previous auditing firm was very slow in completing its audit and making its recommendations. Motion by Carlson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with .he George M. Hanson Company. After further discussion Counciimember Carlson withdrew is motion. Motion by Paterson, second by Petkoff to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with the firm of Bergren, Holmgren, and Loberg to perform the 1985 audit of the City's financial records at a total cost not to exceed $11~000. Roll call: Hovland, Reconvened Council Meeting December 12, 1985 page 12 ~tkoff, Peterson - aye Carlson, Nawrocki - nay Mayor Nawrocki felt it is poor policy not to interview an auditor before hiring. b. New Business 1. Seeking of Bids for Legal Publications Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to ratify the action of the City Manager and authorizing the seeking of bids for 1986 legal publications. Roll call: All ayes 2. Repair of 944 Cat Loader Engine Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Ziegler, Incorporated for necessary repairs on the #944 Cat Loader engine at a cost not to exceed $3,900 based upon low, informal quotation re- ceived. Roll call: All ayes 3. Purchase of Squad Cars Police Department Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase of three 1986 Fords from Viking/Southdale Ford via Hennepin County Contract #6502 at $11,340 each, plus one parts manual at $28 and one service manual at $28, for a total of $34,076. Roll call: All ayes 4. Engineering Agreements with the Cities of Minneapolis and St. Anthony for Project #8504 These agreements provide for preliminary engineering for work to be done on 37th Avenue. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute · eliminary engineering agreements with the Cities of Minneapolis and St. Anthony. 1 call: All ayes 5. Award of Bid - Pickup with Utility Box Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to authorize the purchase of one 1986 Ford F-350 with utility box from Superior Ford, Inc. in the amount of $12,908 minus $350 for trade-in of Unit #32, with total cost amount to $12,558. Roll ca)l: Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Nawrocki - nay 6. Authorization to Construct Walls Within Police Department Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to authorize the purchase of materials for construction of walls to create two small offices within the Police Department in an amount not to exceed Sl,O00. Roll call: All ayes 7. Schools, Conferences and Workshops Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to authorize the attendance of Kim Moravick at the facilitator training program of Productivity Development Systems, and further- more, that related expenses be reimbursed. Council member Hovland noted that training for two facilitators will eventually be needed and he had understood that the training the recent facilitator had received was to be the only out of state training needed. Roll call: Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - aye Hovland - nay 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager ~i~he City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items in it ere discussed: 1. Tavern License Violation: A local bar owner has been arrested for unlawful gambling within the bar. There was discussion regarding how this arrest will affect the renewal Reconvened Council Meeting December 12, 1985 page 13 the 3.2 beer on-sale and off-sale licenses for the establishment. No Council action was taken at this time. 2. Request of Shakey's Pizza Restaurant Re: Allowing Minors in the Restaurant: The City" Attorney was requested to prepare some information on this item for the next Council meeting. 3. Appointment of Assistant Director of Recreation: Maureen Donlin was appointed to the position of Assistant Director of Recreation effective January 6, 1986 at an entry rate of $1,890 per month. 4. Sale of Old Ambulance #3792: The City Manager is requesting authorization to sell the old ambulance. He suggested it could be advertised in the League of Minnesota magazine and in the local newspaper. Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to auth- orize the City Manager to seek bids for the ambulance #3792 and that the bids be brought back to the Council. Roll call: All ayes 5. Snow Removal: Councilman Carlson inquired why snow had been removed from the side- walk on Fifth Street between 47th and 48th. The City Manager explained the unusual circumstances of this area. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney advised the Council that a member of the police force had requested a review by the Civil Service Board. ~yor Nawrocki requested that in future bargaining regarding the police contract the ice Chief be involved in staff discussions and negotiations. The City Manager advised the Council that this had been the case. The Mayor inquired which cars in the Police Department fleet are going to be disposed of when the three new squad cars are delivered. This matter will probably be decided by the Chief. The Mayor was concerned that the fleet not keep them. 9. Licenses Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to approve the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees and that the fees for the Columbia Heights Jaycees and B I State Vending be waived on the basis that the profits from these activities go to civic organizations. Roll call: All ayes lC. Payment of Bills Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to pay the bills as listed out out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes .Adjournment Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting at l:lO A.M.. Roll call: All ayes Jo~/nne Student, Council ~'~cretary