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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
OBER 3, 1985
The Special Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at
9:45 P.M.. ,
Roll Call
Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present
1. Wage Adjustment - Assistant Liquor Operations Manager
The City Manager advised the Council that Craig Knowlton, Assistant Liquor Operations
Manager, had started his employ with the City at the entry rate. The City Manager felt
that his salary should have recognized Knowlton's past experience as owner/operator
of his own store before beginning to work for the City and recommended that this wage
adjustment be reflected in the increase proposed for the first anniversary date of his
employment by increasing the wage to a two year rate.
Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to authorize the salary adjustment for Craig
Knowlton on the first year anniversay, December 6, 1985, of his employment to S1,544
which is the second year rate of pay for the position of Assistant Liquor Store Mana-
ger. Ro]l call: All ayes
2. Declaration of Covenants and Operation/Maintenance of Parking Ramp Agreement
This agreement and declaration is between the City of Columbia Heights and the
Columbia Park Medical Group. The medical group is proposing to build a clinic at
the northwest corner of Central Avenue and 40th and the ramp referred to in these
iuments is proposed to be built north of the medical facility.
HRA Community Development Specialist reviewed the documents regarding proposed
changes which addressed concerns previously expressed by the City Council. The
clinic's bond counsel reviewed in detail all of the changes in the Declaration of
Covenants. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that all of the concerns of the Council had
been very well addressed and that this matter will be on the agenda for the reg-
ular Council meeting on October 15th. The clinic's bond counsel requested that the
Council indicate preliminary approval so he may bring a consensus of the Council's
feelings to the meeting of the clinic's doctors.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to .authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter
into an agreement with the Columbia Park Medical Group for the operation and mainten-
ance of the parking ramp. Councilmember Carlson stated he would not support this motion
as he still had concern with the relocation of the tenants of the buildings which
must be removed for the building of the ramp. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Peterson,
Nawrocki aye Carlson - nay
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execuLe the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for the proposed parking ramp
on 40th and Van Buren. Councilmember stated his objection for this motion for the
same reasons as the previous motion. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Peterson, Nawrocki
aye Carlson - nay
3. Murzyn Hall Discussion of Bids, Award of Bids; and/or Providing Additional Funding
Some of the concerns previously expressed by the Council regarding this project were
as follows: architectural fees, low electrical bid (whether or not it included lights
in the parking lot), deducts for kitchen equipment and sprinkler deducts. The project
architect distributed material which addressed all of these concerns and there was
engthy discussion on each one of the concerns. $124,177.22 was the total amount of
suggested deducts. Councilmember Petkoff inquired how much this project would be
over budget if all of the deducts were taken and was advised the project would be
5~ over budget.
Qualifications of the apparent low bidders were discussed as was the formula used to
determine the architectural fees. Mayor Nawrocki inquired what services could be ex-
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ed to be received for the architectural fees. The architect listed what was standard
practice for this type of project which included review of construction schedule, shop-
drawings, inspection of job site on a weekly basis and compliance with the construction
schedule as well as a number of other items.
Bill Hollom, Park Board Chairman, advised the Council that the completion date of dune l,
1986 was very likely according to the general contractor.
Discussion continued regarding individual Councilmember's opinions on materials used for
windows, concrete block for the foundation, removal from the plan of some kitchen equipment,
permit fees to be waived for the City and wiring in the parking lot. The majority of the
Council agreed on the specifics of these items.
Councilmember Carlson stated his opposition to the addition portion of the project. He
felt he could support the remodeling but expressed concern for the costs.
Mayor Nawrocki felt it was regrettable that the project could not have been done within
the original budget, but observed that if many of the features are deleted the entire
project will be cheapened. He thinks it is the Council's responsibility to do this pro-
ject so Murzyn Hall can continue to serve the community as it has for the past fifty-
plus years. The Mayor noted that many of the items that had been proposed for deletion
are better kept in the project as they mail need to be done in the future and would cost
considerably more.
Councilmembe- Petkoff noted that the Park Board had put many hours into this project and
she felt it should remain as proposed. She felt the kitchen equipment could be removed
but the rest of the project should be left as it is to safeguard the quality. She stated
that this building has benefitted the entire community and will continue to do so.
Councilmember Peterson felt the higher costs will have to be accepted and finds the
,~ect as presented very good.
r Nawrocki noted that the additional monies required for this project can be drawn
rom the Liquor Store reserves as there are ample reserves. He stated that historically
these reserves have been built up for this type of project therefore the City will not
have to issue any bonds for the project.
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to authorize the award of bid for general construc-
tion on Murzyn Hall to be made to ANTCO Construction based on low, formal competitive
bids in the amount of S67],354.00 with acceptance of alternate G-3 with the additional
amount of $3,040; and that the mechanical work on Murzyn Hall be awarded to Air Condition-
ing Associates based on low, formal competitive bids received of $247,700.O0; and, award
the electrical work on Murzyn Hall to be made to Hayes Electrical Contractors based on
Iow, formal competitive bids received in the amount of $105,695.00, and that the Mayor
and City Manager be authorized to enter into contracts for same, and that the necessary
additional funds for the project be appropriated from the Liquor Fund surplus; and,
furthermore, to add the change order deduct for the elimination of some of the indicated
kitchen equipment in the amount of $30,000 from the general contractors and $3,158 from
mechanical contract and a change order deduct in the amount of $5,000 to substitute
reinforced concrete block in lieu of poured concrete in the new foundation walls and
the deduct in the general contract of $5,774.22 for applicable permit fees, except those
fees paid to other governmental agencies, are hereby waived.
Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Peterson, Nawrocki - aye Carlson - nay
RECESS: 12:lO A.M.
RECONVENE: 12:25 A.M.
4. Resolution No. 85-57 Adopting a Budget for the Year 1986 and Levying Taxes
City Manager reviewed in detail all of the aspects of the budget resolution. Mayor
~cki stated that by adopting this budget all of the funds within the budget will be
set but that discussion will continue by the Council regarding the details within each
fund. 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
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RESOLUTION NO. 85-57
ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1986 AND LEVYING TAXES
BE IT RESOLVED by City Council of the City of Columbia Heights as follows:
Section A. The budget for the City of Columbia Heights for the year 1986 is hereby
approved and adopted with appropriations for each of the funds as follows:
Expense
GENERAL FUND
REVENUE SHARING FUND
RECREATION & COMMUNITY ED. FUND
PARA TRANSIT FUND
STATE AID FUND
CABLE TELEVISION FUND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
CENTRAL GARAGE FUND
LIQUOR FUND
WATER UTILITY FUND
SEWER UTILITY FUND
REFUSE FUND
DEBT SERVICE FUND
TOTAL. Expense Including Inter Fund Transfers
4,778,107
203,202
359,570
32,865
392,280
71,806
1,162,800
195,783
4,436,990
898,074
59O,365
448,977
1,534,845
15,105,664
tion B. The estimated gross revenue of the City of Columbia Heights for all funds,
including general and valorem tax levies as hereinafter set forth for the year 1986.
GENERAL FUND
REVENUE SHARING FUND
RECREATION FUND
PARA TRANSIT FUND
CABLE TELEVISION FUND
STATE AID FUND
GARAGE FUND
LIQUOR FUND
WATER UTILITY FUND
SEWER UTILITY FUND
REFUSE FUND
DEBT SERVICE FUND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
TOTAL Revenue Available Including Inter-fund
Transfers
Revenue
Ava lable
4,778 107
2O3 2O2
359 57O
32 865
71 8O6
392 280
195 783
4,436,990
898 074
590,365
448 977
1,534 845
1,162 800
15,105,664
Section C. The following sums of money be levied for the current year, collectible
in 1986, upon the taxable property in said City of Columbia Heights, for the fol-
lowing purposes:
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General Fund Sl,888,616
Bond & Interest $ - O -
Total SI,888,616
The City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution
to the County Auditor of Anoka County, Minnesota.
Passed this 3rd day of October, 1985.
Offered by: Petkoff
Seconded by: Hovland
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student,Council Secretary
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
5. Resolution No. 85-58 Confirming HRA Tax Levy for 1986
Mayor Nawrocki stated that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority is authorized by
state law to levy 1/3 mill for purposes of funding HRA programs.
Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 85-58
CONFIRMING TAX LEVY BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR 1986
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota
has adopted a budget as shown on their attached resolution, and,
WHEREAS, said Authority has also resolved that a special tax to be levied of
$36,622 upon all taxable property, both real and personal, in the City of Col-
umbia Heights, and,
WHEREAS, Section 462.545, Subdivision 6, of the Minnesota Statutes requires approval
by the governing body of the municipality in and for which said Authority was
created.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
approved and consents to the levy of $36,622 upon all taxable property, both real
and personal, in the City of Columbia Heights, by said Authority, as special taxing
district, for use for the purpose of the redevelopment provisions of Section 462.711
of the Minnesota Statutes.
Passed this 3rd day of October, 1985.
Offered by: Peterson
onded by: Hovland
1 call: All ayes
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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e of Date/Time of Next Regular Council Meetin9
Mayor Nawrocki advised the Council and the staff that the next regular Counci! meeting
is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15th and will convene at 8:00 P.M.. This change is
necessitated by Monday, October 14th being an observed holiday and the prohibition
of having public meetings starting before 8:00 on an election day.
Use of Police/Fire Trainin9 Room
Mayor Nawrocki noted that the Police/Fire Training Room is scheduled for use by the
Fire Cadets every Tuesday.
Adjournment
Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to adjourn thespe Roll
call: All ayes
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Bruce G.
Nawrocki, Mayor
JoUne Student,' Counc[~]'"Secretary