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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAug 12, 1985OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ST 12, 1985 The 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 was no minister available to offer the Invocation. 3. Minutes of Previous Meetings Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 22nd and the Special Meeting of August 5th, as presented in writing and that the reading be dispensed with. Roll call~ All ayes 4. Oral Petitions Jesse Ellingsworth, President of the North Suburban Consumer Advocates for the Handi- capped, came to the meeting to advise the Council of the purpose of the organization and to request the Council to select representatives from the City to serve on the Advisory Board. Mr, Ellingsworth gave the history of the organization and ad¥i~sed the Council that its present office is located in Fridley. Mayor Nawrocki noted that the City's Human Services Commission would be interested i~ this group and he will see that the Commission is apprised of its work. 5. Ordinances and Resolutions solution to Adjust 1984 Budget to Prc, jected Annual Budget The City Manager explained some of the adjustments i.n the resoluti, on but di~ not have explanations for all of the decreases or i~creases. Mayor Nawrocki requested that this matter be deferred unti'l the next regular Council meeting and all of the speci~i~s of the adjustments be available. b. Resolution 85,34 Addendum to the Master Contract ~. Local 49 Thts. addendum covers the peri.~d of January l, 1985 ,.December 31, 1986 and it is the result of the negotiations between the City and the Internationai Uni.o~ of Operating Engineers, Local 4~. There was a lengthy discussion ~egardi~g the differences ~n pay iln the Maintenance classification. Mayor Nawrocki had an inquiry regardi'n9 the limits of vacation time and noted it was not addressed in the addendum. The Ci~ty Manager sai~ i~ i~ limited by the personnel policy. The Mayor inquired i~ the personnel poli~cy took precedence over the addendum and the Ci.%y Manager ci~ed..previous i%ems of thi.~ nature that had occured when the addendum was ~si.'lent" on them,~ Motion b.y Petkoff, second by Peterson to waiYe the reading of the resolution there Dei~g ample copi.es available to the public. Roll call~ All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 85~34 BEING A BESOLUTION REGARDING AN ADDENDUM TO THE MASTER CONTRACT FOR MEMBERS O~ LOCAL 49 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights that~ k~EAS, negoti~ations have proceeded between the International Union Of Operating Engilneers, 1 49, and members of the Ci.ty negotiating team, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable addendum to the master contract for the period of January 1~ 1985. DecemDer 31, 1986. Begular Council Meeting August 12, 1985 page 2 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Addendum to the Master Contract as negotiated be is hereby established as the supplementary agreement to the Master Contract between the City of Columbia Heights and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49, for the period of January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1986. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute this addemdum agreement. Passed this 12th day of August, 1985. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor c. Resolution No. 85-35 Repealing Resolution Ordering Improvements This resolution would rescind Resolution No. 85~09 which ordered improvements to the alley between Polk Street and Buchanan Street, from 37th to 39th Avenues. 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,.35 BEING A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS O~EAS, Resolution No 85~09 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on March 18, 1~85~ to order improvement to the alley between Polk Street and Buchanan Street from 3?th Avenue to 39th Avenue. WHEREAS, the bids received for the reconstruction of said alley were excessively high, WHEREAS, the contract will not be completed because of unexpectedly high bid pri'ces, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that Resolution No. ~5~09 is hereby repealed by the City Council of the City of Col umbi~ Heights. Passed this 12th day of August~ 1985. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by; Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student~ Council Secretary Br6ae G~awr'o'cki., Mayor d. Resolution No~ 85~$6 Repealing Resolu'tion Orderi. ng Improvements This resolution would ~escind Resolution N~. 85~10 which ordered improvements, to the alley between Tyler Street and Polk Street! 37th to 39th Avenues. Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the publi'c. Roll call~ All ayes 'R6gular'Council Meeting August 12, 1985 page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 85-36 BEING A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 85-10 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights on March 18, 1985, to order improvements of the alley between Tyler Street and Polk Street from 37th Avenue to 39th Avenue. WHEREAS, the bids received for the reconstruction of said alley were excessivley high, WHEREAS, the contract will not be completed because of unexpectedly high bid prices, ~E IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that Resolution No. 85-10 is hereby repealed by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights. Passed this 12th day of August, 1985. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki~ Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary e~.~Resolution No. 85-37 Repealing Resolution Ordering Improvements Tt resolution would rescind Resolution No. 85~11 which ordered improvements to the al'l~ey between University Avenue and Fourth Street, 44th to 45th Avenues 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, 85~37 BEING A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, Resolution No. 85-11 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Columbi. a Heights on March 18, 19857 to order improvement of the alley between Universilty Avenue and Fourth. 6treet from 44th Avenue to 45th Avenue. WHEREAS, the bids received for the reconstruction of said alley were excessively high WHEREAS, the contract will not be completed because of unexpectedly high bid prlces BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that Resolution No, 85~11 is hereby repealed by the City Counci.1 of the Ci.ty of Columbia Heights, Passed this 12th day of August, 1985. Offered by; RDvland Seconded by; Carlson Roll call: All ayes ~_~-~-~ Student, Council Secretary Bfu'C~'G N'awrocki ~ Mayor Regular Council Meeting August 12, 1985 page 4 :ommunications a. Planning and Zoning Commission 1. Invest Cast, Inc., 716 39th Avenue - Special Purpose Fence Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the request of Invest Cast, Inc. to install a special purpose screening fence along the east property line of the south- end of their property only based upon the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll call: All ayes 2. Paul's Apco, 573 40th Avenue - Revised Site Plan The Council discussed what was actually done versus what had appeared on the approved site plan. Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to grant the following revisions to the site plan for Paul's Apco: a. Elimination of curbing along the west curbline and the installation of a driveway conforming to City standards. b. Relocation of the dumpster enclosure and parking stalls (15 provided, 14 required). c. Green area along Seventh Street to be installed and maintained. d. Bumper curb to be installed along southside of fence, Permanent curbing to be installed along and three feet inside the east side property line. Roll call: All ayes b. Traffic Commission 1. lO Minute Parking Zone on 41st Avenue The owner of the business located at 4056 Central Avenue requested that the ten minute parking zone in front of his business be eliminated or extended, The business that pre- ceeded his at that location had the type of business accommodated by this parking res- triction. His business patrons would require more time. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson that the ten minute parking zone on the southside of 41st Avenue, east of the alley and west of Central Avenue be changed to a one hour parking zone as recommended by the Traffic Cor~nission. Roll call: All ayes c. Liquor Liability Insurance Coverage Dale Hadtrath, a member of the City's Insurance Committee, stated that one insurance company had shown interest in writing this type of policy for the City, This policy, if approved, would cover the dates of July 18, 1985 through July 18, 1986, The premium is $12,000 for the year and covers excess liquor liability. Mayor Nawrocki' requested that the City Attorney and the Insurance Committee meet to discuss how much coverage the City should have and make a report back to the City Council, Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to .authorize the purchase of $500,000 excess liquor liability from F & G Markets, Inc, for a premium of $12,000 in accordance with the recom- dations of the Insurance Committee. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting August 12, 1985 page 5 d and New Business a. Old Business 1. Change Order for Library Carpeting Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize pa3~nent of $3,031.70 to Multiple Concepts Interiors, Inc. for the installation of carpeting in the Public Library and Service Center; and furthermore, that funds for such costs come from the fol- lowing accounts: Public Works (201-4210-1510), $1,050.70; and Library (201-4620- 1540-246) $1,981.00. Roll call: All ayes 2. Sign for Top Valu Liquor Store The Liquor Manager advised the Council that the freestanding sign on the east side of the parking lot adjacent to Central Avenue on the Central Value Mall is being replaced at the request of Rainbow Foods. The developer, Kraus-Anderson~is standing most of the costs for the City sign. Rainbow Foods is paying for most of the change. The Liquor Manager was advised that the new sign should be completed by the end of August. 3. Parkview Villa Parking Lot Lighting Project John Zeleniak, 5075 Johnson Street, addressed the City Council regarding his concerns with the problems that have arisen with the installation of lights in the Parkview Villa parking lot by Glynn Electric. He felt the publicity this matter generated in one of the local newspapers was unfortunate and could have been misleading. It was the opinion of Mr. Zeleniak that everything expected in a project should be clearly defined in the specifications. He commended the Council for a history and performance of fine ership in our community. The City Attorney stated he had met with the owner of n Electric and with a member of the HRA staff and no resolutions of the problem had been reached. b. New Business 1. Request for Block Party Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to authorize a block party to be held on Saturday, September 7th, from 12:00 noon to 11:00 P.M. with the barricades being placed to block off the alley which runs 40th to 41st Avenues, between Madison and Monroe Streets. Roll call: All ayes 2. Request to Consume Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to grant permission for the consumption of non-intoxicating malt liquor at a company picnic held by In Home Health Care and In Home Services at Sullivan Lake Park on Saturday, August 17, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M.. Roll call: All ayes It was noted that this item had not gone to the Park Board. 3. Attendance at Conference Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to authorize the attendance of John Tiggas, Recreation and Community Services Director, at the National Recreation and Park Association Conference to be held October 24~.28, 1985 in Dallas, Texas~ a~d further- more, to reimburse related expenses. Roll call: All ayes 4. Purchase of Fire Fighting Equipment on by Petkoff, second by Carlson to authorize the purchase of two 1½" Akron, Model 5P nozzles ($240.00 each), and two 2½" Akron, Model #2390 Playpipe with #5024 nozzles ($521.50 each) from Mid-Central Fire, Inc.. at a total cost of $1,523 based upon low quotation received. Councilmember Petkoff inquired if these items had been budgeted for Regular Council Meeting August 12, 1985 page 6 was advised they had. Councilmember Carlson had an inquiry regarding some equipment ~ther items in the Fire Department that had been chromeplated. The City Manager was unaware as to what this procedure concerned and would investigate and report back to the Council. Roll call: All ayes 5. Purchase of Snowplow Blades Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase of ten curved overlay inbits at $29.43 each, and twenty six-foot curved blades at $41,42 each, totaling $1,122.70 from Columbian Steel Company, Inc, of New Jersey, based upon Hennepin County Purchasing Contract. Roll call: All ayes 6. Award of Bid ~ Dump Truck Seven bids were received for this item. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the recommended bid. The Public Works Director noted that there is a six month delivery expected on this truck. Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to award the purchase of a dump truck to G.M.C. Truck of Minneapolis in the amount of $27,300 based upon low, formal quotation received. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to authorize the sale of our present dump truck to G.M.C. Truck of Minneapolis in the amount of $3,250. Roll call: All ayes 7. Final Payment on Alarm System at Pump Lift Stations Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the final payment to Hoffman Electric Company of St. Paul, minnesota in the amount of $12,294.24 for Project #8402, Water Wastewater Supervisory Control and Alarm System Improvements. Roll call~ All ayes 8. Total Payment on Annual Arterial Striping Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize final payment to AAA Striping Service, Inc. of Hopkins, Minnesota in the amount of $2,529.05 as final payment on the annual arterial striping. Roll call: All ayes 9. Request to Modify Productivity Program The City Manager reviewed the five modifications to the productivity program by the Director of Public Works. He advised the Council that there is a sixth modification which would allow development of summary ~reports. The additional cost for this ification is $75.00. Mayor Nawrocki expressed concern for the information that was being used as a base. The Public Works Director stated the standards were selected from some of those already set up by public works departments nationally and from input from staff's assessment of needs and programs. He then showed the Council various computer printouts concerning procedures, time schedules and job performance and equipment use on given projects or areas. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize a change order in the amount of _$1,560~to~omputer Systems for modification of the Public Works~ productivity program. Roll call~ All ayes ~m:~-~ /~y}~$ ~.~ lO. Midblock Lighting Request - Consideration to Conduct Public Hearing Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to conduct a Public Improvement Hearing regarding street and alley lighting on Quincy and Jackson Streets, between 37th and 39th Avenues, to be held on Monday, September 23, 1985 at the regular City Council meeting. . City Engineer noted that the petition accompanying the request did not contain !natures of 51% of the affected property owners. Of the 37 parcels affected by the ey lighting, 15 or 40.5% signed the petition, Of the 39 parcels affected by street lighting, 15 or 38% signed the petition, Roll call~ All ayes Regular Council Meeting August 12, 1985 page 7 Release of Bond/Letter of Credit, Columbia Place Condominium Development The Building Inspector advised the Council that all of the items that required comp- letion for release of the letter of credit are done. He also stated that all of the items mentioned in the Assistant City Engineer's memo had been completed. He noted that no occupancy permits have been applied for at this point in time. Discussion followed regarding the first and second phase of the letter of credit/bond. The first phase addresses $40,000 and the second phase is concerned with $10,000. Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to authorize the City Manager to release the letter of credit for $40,000 in accordance with the agreement executed between the City of Columbia Heights and DaVerne Corporation and Ci~aron Capital Corporation. Roll call: All ayes 12. City's History Project Members of the Council had received a letter from Commissioner Kordiak on behalf of the Columbia Heights Chamber of Commerce regarding the compilation of a booklet dealing with the history of the City. Commissioner Kordiak's letter addresses any interest the City Council may have in assisting with the production of the booklet as well as helping to fund it. It was noted that Community Development Block Grant funds could be used for this project. Mayor Nawrocki stated he will advise Com- missioner Kordiak of the Council's willingness to cooperate in this project. No formal Council action was taken. 8.~ Reports a, Report of the City Manager City Manager's Report was delivered verbally and the following items were discussed: l, Consultant Fees for Construction Wholesalers~ Inc,~ These fees were paid by the company although they have decided not to continue with their project in the City. 2. Cargill Property Lotsplit: To accommodate the proposed uses for the Cargi~ll pro- perty a lotsplit of their parcels on Fifth Street was done. At the time the lot~ SpliT was approved, Mayor Nawrocki stated he felt this was premature. The consideration now is if this lotsplit can be rescinded since the project planned for some of the parcels i~ not going forth. The City Manager will pursue the rescinding of the lot- split and present his findings at the next regular Council meeting.. 3. Housing and Mortgage Revenue Bonds: The City Manager gave the figures on the monies loaned for housing mortgages in the City. 4. The City Manager reviewed the matter of the distribution of fines collected in Anoka County and returned to the municipalities, It has been determined that two~ thirds of the fines and prosecution fees collected since January 1984 will be re- turned to the City. This has been the practice since February l~ 1985. 5.. Appointment of Coordinator of the Early Childhood Program; EffectiYe August 5~ 1985 Cheryl Blinkman was appointed as Coordinator of the Early Childhood Program. She wi~ll be developing the program and curriculum presently and doing some public relations to make residents aware of the program in the community. House Number Painting Company: The City Manager advised the Council that th~.fiym had Council authorization for house number painting was not the company-wh~ ~ actually doing the work. Another firm came into the community and commencea it~ b~si~,' ness without authorization, permits or ir~s~rance~ This firm~ actilvi'ty has ceased at the request of the Building Inspector and the Police Department, 'R~§ular Council Meeting August 12, 1985 page 8 uest for Release of Letter of Credit: The owner of Auto Max, 45th and Central Avenue, had requested the release of the company's letter of credit. The Building Inspector had recommended this letter of credit not be released as he had some concerns with changes made to the approved site plan.. The City Manager reviewed what had been proposed on the site plan and what actually had been done on the site. The owner in- quired if construction of the new building had been considered part of the site plan. The City Attorney will study the site plan and determine if the new building was in- cluded. Councilmember Petkoff suggested that the firm's owner take this matter back to the Planning and Zoning Commission and discuss with the Commission revisions to the site plan. The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for September 3rd, This item then can be discussed at the City Council meeting on September 9th. 8. 1986 Budget and Budget Work Sheets: Copies of the 1986 budgets and budget work sheets were distributed to the Council. 9. Removal of Insulation Materials From Murzyn Hall and the Library: The Council received ¢6pies of the quotes received by the Public: Works Director for the removal of insulation in Murzyn Hall and the Library. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the history of those companies giving quotes with this type of work and the requirements of performance bonds, methods of financing and progress payments. 10. Bus Tour and Special Meeting: The Council will be taking a bus tour of the alleys in our City to be followed by a Special Meeting on Monday~ August 19th, ll, Computor Procurement; The City Manager advised the Council that the Finance Director h~received numerous proposals for computer systems for the City. The Finance Director t~mm~till reviewing and evaluating Various systems and will have a proposal ready for Councill consideration at the last meeting in September. 12. Cable Televising of Council Meetings: Mayor Nawrocki inquired when Group W Cable planned on televising Council meetings. The City Manager advised the Council some equipment is to be delivered in the very near future. As soon as this equipment is installed the Council meetings will be televised, Mayor Nawrocki had concern with the equipment already purchased and paid for. 13. Alley Vacation: Councilmember Carlson inquired if the alley behind Mercury Tool had been vacated. The City Engineer stated this alley had not been vacated as there are utilities in that location. The Mayor requested the zoning in this area also be investigated. He thought it had been zoned industrial and may need changing in light of the Columbia Park Clinic project. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. 9. Licenses Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to grant the licenses as liste~ upon payment of proper fees and that the Itinerant Food Co,ncession license fee for the Northeast State Bank be waived and the granting of the vehi'cle license for Blue Bell Ice Crea~!~ is contingent on receipt of proper insurance coverage, Roll call~ All ayes Reg61~r Council Meeting August 12, 1985 page 9 of the Bills Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes Recess The Council Meeting was recessed at 1:10 A.M. to be reconvened on August 13, 1985 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.