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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApr 22, 1985OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL GULAR COUNCIL MEETING IL 22, 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 No Invocation was offered. Appointment of Secretary Pro-tem Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to appoint Bonnie Jewett as Secretary Pro-tem. Roll call: All ayes 3. Minutes of Previous Meetin.gs A memo from the Council Secretary was received indicating an error in the minutes of the regular Council meeting of March 13, 1985. Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to reconsider approval of the minutes of the March 13, 1985 regular Council meeting. Roll call on reconsideration: All ayes. The correction was in regards to the authorized funding for two garage doors for the Service Center. The correct amount is $4,050. Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland to amend the minutes of the regular Council meeting March 13, 1985 to reflect the followi'ng:'JMotion by Peterson, second by Hovland to rchase two garage doors for the Service Center from Automatic Door Company in the amount of $4,050. Roll call: All ayes "Roll call: All ayes Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to approve the minutes of the regular Council Meet- ing of April 8th, and the Public I'mprovement Hearing of April 15th, as presented in writing and that the reading be dispensed with. Roll call: All ayes 4. Oral Petitions There were no oral petitions. 5. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. llO1 Rezoning Certain Real Estate Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to waive the'reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes Ordinance No. llO1 would rezone the property located at 4457 University ~venue from Limi- ted Business to Retail Business. Emerson Automotive presently located at this site originally requested a rezoning to accommodate an expansion project. Legal counsel advised the Council that the expansion proposal' presented to the P & Z was no longer being conside- red. The expansion was for a 20 x 60 foot addition for an additional service bay. The owners of properties at 4507 University Avenue and at 4517 University Avenue expressed concern with the present appearance of the property, noting that there are many cars being parked outsi~e of the building awaiting servicing or repair. They felt the expan- sion would not solve ~he parking or vehicle storage problems that now exist and were opposed to the rezoning. The Mayor supported the rezoning if it would improve the esthetics of the area. The Community Development Director stated these concerns would le addressed when approval for the addition, the site plan, and the conditional use per- mit was requested. 'R~gul~Council Meeting April 22, 1985 page 2 ORDINANCE NO. IlO1 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE The City Council ~ the City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section I: Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, is herewith amended to reflect the following change, to-wit: Lots 28, 29 and 30, Block 20, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, commonly known as 4457 University Avenue, which is currently zoned "L-B, Limited Business District", is herewith rezoned to "R-B, Retail Business District". Section 2: The Official Zoning Map is herewith amended to reflect the said rezoning. Section 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: April 8, 1985 Offered by: Hovland Second reading: April 22, 1985 Seconded by: Peterson Date of Passage: April 22, 1985 Roll call: Ali ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary b. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1104 Issuance of IDB's for Columbia Park Clinic Columbia Park Medical Clinic is considering building a medical facility on the northwest corner of 4Oth and Central Avenue. To do this they are requesting the issuance of Indust- rial Development Revenue Bonds in the amount of $7,000,000. Presently, the City of Col- umbia Heights is authorized to issue up to $3,385,453. Bond counsel advised the Council this project could go no further without this ordinance being passed and the entire matter was contingent on staff seeking additional funding for the remainder needed. 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, 1104 BEING AN ORDINANCE GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PROJECT UNDER THE MUNICIPAL INDUS- TRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT, REFERRING THE PROPOSAL TO THE MINNESOTA ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL, AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: 1. It is hereby found, determined and declared as follows; (~a).l. The welfare of the State of Minnesota (.the "'State") requires active promotion, ,ttraction, encouragement and development of economically sound industry and commerce through governmental acts to prevent, so far as possible, emergence of blighted lands and areas of chronic unemployment, and i't is the policy of the State to facilitate and 'Regular'Council Meeting April 22, 1985 page 3 rage action by local government units to prevent the economic deterioration of such areas to the point where the process can be reversed only by total redevelopment through the use of local, state and federal funds derived from taxation, with the at- tendant necessity of relocating displaced persons and of duplicating public services in other areas. 1.2. Technological change has caused a shift to a significant degree in the area of opportunity for educated youth to processing, transporting, marketing, service and other industries, and unless existing and related industries are retained and new industries are developed to use the available resources of the City of Columbia Heights (the "City"), a large part of the existing investment of the community and of the State as a whole in educational and public service facilities will be lost, and the movement of talented, educated personnel of mature age to areas where their services may be effectively used and compensated and the lessening attraction of persons and businesses from other areas for purposes of industry, commerce and tourism will de- prive the City and the State of the economic and human resources needed as a base for providing governmental services and faci'lities for the remaining population. 1.3 The increase in the amount and cost of governmental services requires the need for more intensive development and use of land to provide an adequate tax base to finance these costs. 1.4 A representative of Columbia Park Properties, a Minnesota general partnership (the "Developer"), has advised this City Council that it desires to construct an (~proximately 36,000 square foot office facility (hereinafter referred to as the roject"). The Project will be located at the northwest corner of the intersection of 40th Avenue and Central Avenue N.E. in the City. 4.5 The existence of the Project in the City will contribute to more extensive development and use of land to increase the tax base of the City and overlapping taxing authorities and maintain and provide for an increase in opportunities for employment for residents of the City, including economically disadvantaged or unem- ployed individuals. 1.6 The City has been advised that conventional, commercial financing to pay the capital cost of the Project is available at such costs of borrowing that the economic feasibility of operating the Project would be significantly reduced, and, therefore, the City finds that but for the aid of municipal financing, and its resulting lower borrowing cost, the Project would not be economically feasible. 1.7 This Council has been advised by a representative of the Developer that on the basis of information submitted to them and their discussions with representatives of area financial institutions and potential buyers of tax-exempt bonds, industrial development revenue bonds of the City could be issued and sold upon favorable rates and terms to finance the Project. 1.8 The City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474, to issue its revenue bonds to finance the cost, in whole or in part, of the acquisition, construction, re- construction, improvement or extension of capital projects consisting of properties used and useful in connection with a revenue producing enterprise, such as that of ihe Developer, and the issuance of such bonds by the City would be a substantial in- :ement to the Developer to construct its facility in the City; and 2. On the basis of information given the City to date, it appears that it would be in the best interest of the City to issue its industrial development revenue bonds under Regular Council Meeting April 22, 1985 page 4 ae provisions of Chapter 474 to finance the Project of the Developer in an amount presently estimated not to exceed $7,000,000 and to use the City's allocation of authority granted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.18 to issue private activity bonds for the Bonds. 3. The Project is. Hereby given preliminary approval by the City and the issuance of the revenue bonds for such purpose and in such amount is preliminarily approved, subject to approval of the Project by the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development to the ability of the Issuer to obtain additional allocation of authority to issue private activity bonds and to the mutual agreement of this body, the Developer and the initial purchaser of the bonds as to the details of the bonds and provisions for their payment. In all events, it is understood, however, that the bonds of the City shall not constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance legal or equitable upon any property of the City except the Project, and the bonds, when, as and if issued, shall recite in substance that the bonds, including interest thereon., are payable solely from the revenues received from the Project and property pledged to the payment thereof, and shall not constitute a debt of the City. 4. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.01, Subdivision 7a, the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized and directed to submit the proposal for the Project to the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development for approval of the Project. The Mayor and other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized to provide the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development with any preliminary information needed for this purpose, and the City Attorney is ~I~thorized to initiate and assist in the preparation of such documents as may be propriate to the Project, if it is approved by the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development. 5. The law firm of Holmes & Graven, Chartered, is authorized to act as Bond Counsel and to assist in the preparation and review of necessary documents relating to the Project and bonds issued in connection therewith. The Mayor, City Attorney, and other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized to assist Bond Counsel in the preparation of such documents. 6. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.01, Subdivision 11, the City Manager and other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized and directed to encourage the Developer to provide employment opportunities to econo° mically disadvantaged or unemployed individuals. Such individuals may be identified by such mechanisms as are available to the City, including a first source agreement in which the Developer agrees to use a designated State employment office as a first source for employment recruitment, referral, and placement. First reading: April 22, 1985 The second reading and public hearing for this ordinance is scheduled for May 28, 1985. c. Resolution 85-1~. Establishing a Public Hearing Date This resolution es~abl.ishes a public hearing date for the Columbia Park Properties project. The recommended date 'in both the body of the resolution and in the attached Exhibit B was May 27th. Since May 27th is a legal holiday the recommended date was changed to May 28th. i otion by Peterson, second by Hovland to waive the reading of the resolution there being mple copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 85--17 ESTABLISHING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARI'NG ON A PROPOSAL TO UNDERTAKE AND FINANCE A PROJECT UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 474 '~Regul~r~ Council Meeting April 22, 1985 page 5 REAS, the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 474.01 et seq (the "Act"), authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds to finance projects; and WHEREAS, the term "project" is defined in Section 474.02, subdivision la, of the Act to include "any Properties, real or personal, used o~ useful in connection with a reve- nue producing enterprise; and WHEREAS, a representative of Columbia Park Properties, a Minnesota general partnership (the 'lDeveloper") has presented this City Council (the "City Council") of the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") with information concerning a proposed project (the "Project") to be undertaken within the City; and WHEREAS, the Developer has requested that the City resolve to issue revenue bonds pursuant to the Act to finance the Project and has presented to the City Council a form of preliminary ordinance concerning such issuance with a request that such pre- liminary ordinance, attached hereto as Exhibit A, be considered for adoption by the City Council of the City; and WHEREAS, Section 474.01, subdivision 7b, of the Act provides that the City Council must conduct a public hearing on any proposal to undertake and finance a project; and WHEREAS, Section 474.01, subdivision 7b, of the Act provides that notice of the time and place of such public hearing and stating the general nature of the project and an estimate of the principal amount of the bonds or other obligations to be issued to finance the oject must be published at least once not less than fifteen (15) days nor more than rty (30) days prior to the date fixed for the public hearing in the official newspaper of the City and a newspaper of general circulation in the City; and WHEREAS, Section 474.01, subdivision 7b, of the Act provides that the notice must state that a draft copy of the proposed application (the "Application'l) to the Minnesota Depart- ment of Energy and Economic Development for approval of the Project, together with all attachments and exhibits, is on file with the City and available for public inspection; and WHEREAS, the Developer has presented to the City a form of public notice, attached hereto as Exhibit B, with a request that the City Council establish a date for a public hearing on the proposal to undertake and finance the Project and authorize publication of the form of public notice provided by the Developer; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS THAT: 1. The City will conduct a public hearing on the proposal to undertake and finance the Project on the 28th day of May, 1985. 2. The City Manager of the City is hereby authorized to cause a public notice, substan- tially in the form of the notice attached hereto as Exhibit B, to be published in the of- ficial newspaper of the City and a newspaper of general circulation in the City. 3. The City Manager of the City is hereby authorized and directed to have available for Jblic inspection in the offices of the City a draft copy of the proposed ~pplication, ether with all attachments and exhibits thereto. Regular Council Meeting April 22, 1985 page 6 Passed this 22nd day of April, 1985. Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Hovland Roll call: Ali ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor d. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1103 Single Event Club Beer License This ordinance would allow the sale of non-intoxicating malt liquor via bona fide clubs for single event occasions. Discussion followed as to how it may alter the present policy regarding sale of non-intoxicating malt liquor. 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. 1103 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO SINGLE EVENT CLUB BEER LICENSE The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: 55.509 of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 23, 1977, which is currently reserved shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: 509 (1) On-sale licenses for the sale of non-intoxicating malt liquor may be issued to bona fide clubs, as defined herein, for a single event as set forth in this section. 5.509 (2) License applicants under this section shall include a statement providing the following: 5.509 (3) a. Name and address of club. b. Sketch of an area plan depicting the size, location and nature of the premises planned to be used along with a depiction of its relationship to adjacent premises. c. Statement of applicant's plan for policing the premises. d. Applicant's plan for preventing the sale of non-intoxicating malt liquor to operators of rides and concessions, if applicable. e. The true name of the person in charge. f. Place and date of birth of the person in charge. g. Residence street address of the person in charge of the liquor operation and whether the person in charge of the liquor operation is married or single. If married, the true name and place and date of birth and resi- dence street address of the person in charge's spouse. h. Statement showing applicant's plan for cleaning the premises. 1. Executed signature of an officer of the corporation. The Council may, at its option, require a license applicant to include a statement providing the following: a. Date of Incorporation of club. b. Certified copy of the Articles of Incorporation. c. Certified copy of the By-laws of the club, including therein a definition of the word "member". Regular Council Meeting April 22, 1985 page 7 5. 509 (4) 5.509 (5) 5. 509 (6) 509 (3) d. A list of the membership. e. A copy of the Charter, if any. f. List of corporate officers and Board of Directors g. A copy of Resolution of the club appointing a person to be in full cha~ge of liquor operation. h. DeScription of off-street parking that is available. i. Zoning of land on which the proposed activity will take place. j. Statement showing that applicant has permission to use the premises on which the activity is proposed. k. Applicant's plan for preventing the sale of non-intoxicating malt liquor to operators of rides and concessions. 1. Proof of insurance in accordance with 55.503 (15). "Bona fide club" as used in this section is defined as any organization which meets the criteria of ~5.501 (3) of this Code, ~5.502 (1), or is a church physically located with the City. The Clerk shall refer the application on the Chief of Police for an investi- gation of whether or not the applicant has any criminal record and report thereon. The application shall also be referred to the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau and the Building Inspector for a report indicating whether the said premises to be licensed are in compliance with applicable ordinances and regulations. A public hearing shall then be held before the Council, at which time the application for a license shall be considered. The Council may accept or reject the license application in its discretion upon completion of the public hearing, subject to the following criteria: a. No license shall be issued to any applicant who is unable to demonstrate that applicant has permission to use the premises proposed to be licensed on the date (s) for which the license is sought. b. No license shall be issued to any club who has a member convicted of a violation of any law directly related to the sale, posession, manufacture or transportation of beer or liquor, subject to the provisions of Min- nesota Statutes Chapter c. No license shall be issued unless the applicant shall have made adequate plans and provisions to keep the beer within the premises and to clean up the premises after conclusion of the event. d. No license shall be issued unless the applicant has first paid an ap- plication fee, license fee, and clean-.up deposit fee in an amount set by Resolution of the Council. In the absence of a Resolution, the application fee.shall be $500.00, the license fee shall be $100.OO per day or portion thereof, and the clean-up deposit fee shall be $500.00. The clean-up deposit less the City's cost of clean-up and administration shall be re- turned to the applicant. Licenses granted pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to the following conditions: a. No licensee or his agent may sell or permit the sale of beer licensed to Regular Council Meeting April 22, 1985 page 8 be sold under this section between the hours of l:O0 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on any weekday, Monday through Saturday, inclusive; nor on Sun- day between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon; nor between the hours of t:00 a.m. and 8;00 p.m. on the day of any statewide election. Ng.licensee or his agent or any other person shall consume or allow to be consumed on the licensed premises any beer between the hours of 1:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.. Should the Council decide to additionally restrict the hours of sale in granting the license, no licensee or his agent may sell or permit the sale of beer at any time not specifically allowed in such license. bo All licensees under this section shall allow the business premises to be inspected by police or health officials at any time during which the premises are open to the public for business. c. All licensees under this section shall maintain the sanitation conditions prescribed by 5.301 that are applicable to the service of beverages. d. No person under the age of nineteen (1]) years shall be employed on a premises licensed to sell beer "on-sale", to draw or serve beer. e. No person or customer, other than the licensee and his employees, may remain on any licensed premises after one-half hour after closing. f. No licensee of his agent shall serve beer to a minor. g. No licensee or his agent shall make or permit a sale of beer to a minor or to any obviously intoxicated person. h. No licensee or his agent shall permit or allow any person to take beer from the licensed premises without the permission of the Council. i. No licensee or his agent shall serve beer in any glass or metal container. j o When a beer license is granted in conjunction with an event at which a carnival is operating, no licensee or his agent shall make any sale of beer to any person who operates any ride or concession at such carnival. 5.509 (8) Any person violating any provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be puni6hed by a fine of not more than $700.00 and imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: April 22, 1985 The second reading of Ordinance No. ll03 is scheduled for May 13th. e. Resolution No. 85-18 Prohibiting Gambling in Bars his resolution resulted from the City receiving an application from the National ltiple Sclerosis Society asking the State Charitable Gambling Control Board to issue a gambling license. The intent of the Society is to rent space in a local bar to sell pull tabs. When first apprised of ~his request the Council indicated Regu,l~r Council Meeting April 22, 1985 page 9. arious concerns with this issue and requested the City Attorney to draft a resolution prohibiting this activity. A representative of the Multiple Sclerosis Society gave de- tails of this type of operation to the Council and advised them of the operations of this type presently functioning in the State. All members of the Council affirmed their support of the Society and its work but questioned this type of practice particularly with it being located in a bar-type setting. There was considerable discussion regarding who was really benefitting with the funds raised when the monthly rental fee was quoted as well as much additional business would be generated by the pull tab patrons for the business owner. 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. 85-18 BEING A RESOLUTION PROHIBITING GAMBLING IN BARS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS that gambling, as described in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 326 shall be prohibited in all bars and liquor establishments within the City. Bars and liquor establishments are defined for purposes of this resolution as premises licensed pursuant to 55.501, 55.503, 55.504, 55.505, ~5.506, or ~5.507 of the City Code. Offered by Carlson Seconded by Peterson Roll call: All ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary f. Resolution - Subdivision Request - Cargill, Inc. This lotsplit is being requested by Cargill, Incorporated as they are intending to sell most of their property at 3701 Fifth Street to Construction Wholesalers. Construction Wholesalers is also requesting a Conditional Use Permit to accommodate their business. The staff had previously been requested to prepare a development agreement. The City Manager advised the Council that this agreement is not prepared as all issues have not been resolved. He reviewed some of the points that had been discussed with company rep- resentatives and with the City Attorney. The City Attorney stated he would prepare a letter of credit when a more clear understanding of what is expected from this project is determined. Discussion continued regarding the structural stability of the bins to be used, the age of the bins to be used, and the safety measures employed to avoid over- filling of the bins and the testing procedures to be done on the stability of the bins. Also discussed was the matter of handling and moving the material particularly relating to loading, unloading and storage. Air pollution was a concern with handling and the' Mayor again expressed a concern with there being no guarantees or certification regard- ing the structural integrity of the tanks. It was determined that there is a need for extra technical assistance, specifically a structural engineer to advise the City and protect the interests of those in the area. The City Engineer advised the Council to not include that parcel on the east side of Fifth Street in its approval until Construction Wholesalers, Inc. presents plan for the actual use of the parcel. An empty tank presently sits on this par- 1 and its use, if any, has not been determined. Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to authorize staff to proceed with the drafting of a development agreement between Construction Wholesalers, Incorporated and the City of Columbia Heights and to obtain necessary assistance from a structural engineer in Regular Council Meeting April 22, 1985 page 10 preparing the agreement. The City Attorney advised the Council of some concerns that would be addressed by staff which were not contingent on the assistance of a structural engineer. Some of them are as follows: use of city-owned property west of Fifth Street, utilities, snow removal/plowing, Letter of Credit Agreement with stipulations, safety inspections, pro[qsed and eventual use of steel tank east of Fifth Street, traffic patterns, PCA requirements, maintenance, requirements of Conditional Use Permit and potential sale of parcel east of Fifth Street if it is not used by Construction Whole- salers, Inc. Roll call: All ayes The Council took no action on the iotsplit request. This request was tabled until the development agreement is completed. The City Attorney indicated the agreement should be prepared by the next Council meeting. 6. Cornmuni~ations The Council received a copy of the letter of resignation of a member of the Human Services Commission. 7. Old and New Business a. New Business 1. July Fourth Celebration _bids for the Fourth of July Celebration fireworks were received by the Recreation ission. · ~tion by Peterson, second by Pet!<off to authorize the Durcl~ase of a fireworl:~ display from Americana Fireworks Display Company in the amount of $4,600 based on competitive bids; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement for same. Roll call: All ayes It was noted that this company supplied the fireworks for the celebration last year and included in their bid for this year was a larger amount of displays. Councilmember Petkoff advised the Counci'l that each participating organization had been requested to contact the Building Inspector to obtain the required permits for the cele- bration. Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to authorize the closing of the following streets during the hours indicated below on July 4, 1985: a. Jefferson Street between 39th and 40th Avenues from 1:00 - 6:00 P.M. and that no parking be allowed on that portion of Jefferson Street during that time. b. 39th Avenue between Jefferson and Fifth Streets from 7:30 -i1:00 P.M. and that no parking be allowed in the area from 1:00 - 11:00 P.M. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the use of #5 Softball Field at Huset Park between 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. for a helicopter landing site; and furthermore, that such site be properly secured within an enclosed area and supervised at all times. Discussion followed regarding the costs and safety features of these rides. Roll cai1: A1 1 ayes ".. RECESS: 11:i5 RECONVENE: 11:45 Review of Murzyn Hall Floor Plan The City Manager distributed the sketches reviewed by the Park Board regarding the re- novation/expansion of Murzyn Hall as presented by the architect. He briefly reviewed the proposed changes for the main floor as we11 as the basement area. It was noted · ! · Regul~ Council Meeting April 22, 1985 page ll bid did not include such furnishings as shades, draperies, carpeting, chairs or conference tables. It is the hope that some of these needs will be met with donations or contributions by civic organizations. 3. Insurance Coverage - Umbrella Policy The Mayor inquir~ as to the present status of the City's umbrella insurance policy and the potential costs compared to present costs. The City Manager stated he was aware that at the time of renewal a non-rated company had been selected and will gather additional information from the Finance Director concerning this matter. 4. Alley Improvement The Mayor inquired how residents were being informed regarding the alley improvment on the alley located between Madison and Jefferson Streets, 49th to 5Oth Avenues. At a pre- viously held public hearing, it had been decided this item would not be assessed to property owners but would be done as part of street maintenance. The City Manager told the Council that all of the benefitting property owners would be notified by letter as to the action of the Council. 5. Request to Purchase Sanafoam Vaporooter Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase of Sanafoam Vaporooter from Davies Water Equipment Company in the amount of $4,120; and furthermore, that the City Council finds this purchase to be a proprietary item. Roll call: All ayes 6. Award of Street and Parking Lane Striping 1985 Project ~i~he Iow bid on the striping project was still over what had been budgeted. The City ngineer felt there might be a negotiating area which would still be over budget. He felt the only other alternative was not to do any striping this year and he stated this was not a very viable alternative. Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to award the street and parking lane striping project to AAA Striping Service Company Inc. in the amount of $2,765.10 and that the Mayor and City Manager to authorized to execute an agreement for same. Roll call: Ail ayes 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items in it were discussed: 1. Request From AFSCME to Amend Memorandum of Understanding Representatives of AFSCME requested that the amount of monies allotted from hospitalization benefits for dental insurance be increased for the employee. Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson that the City Manager be authorized to issue a Memorandum of Understanding amending insurance clause to allow employees to use up to $13.33 toward the dental insurance premium for single coverage. Roll call: All ayes 2. Comparable Worth Studey The City Manager apprised the Council as to the progress of the Comparable Worth Study and its timeschedule. He also explained the process for resolving disputes and making an appeal. The Council will receive a copy of the City Manager's position description questionnaire. 3. Change Order - Library Carpeting The City Manager explained the two items that necessitated the change order. '.Regul'ar- Council Meeting April 22, 1985 page 12 He noted that the installation of the carpeting on the Library's stairwell is not satisfactory. The Librarian has been instructed to resolve this matter and this item will be brought back to the Council. 4. Anoka County Lease of City Hall Space The City Manager advised the Council he is preparing a lease agreement for space leased by'~noka County in City Hall. The terms of this agreement state $9.00 per square foot the first year and the remaining two years the rate will change based upon the consumer price index. 5. Fair Labor Standards Act The Supreme Court has overturned an earlier decision regarding the application of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act to local jurisdictions. The City Mana- ger advised the Council as to how this action would impact on employees. He stated this decision could have significant impact on firefighters, police officers, the Council Secretary and the City Manager's Secretary in regard to scheduling and overtime hours worked. 6. University Heights Development The City Manager advised the Council that the developer of the University Heights project had requested occupancy permits and been denied on the basis that the completion of the streets, sewer and water improvements have not been met. Consideration of waiving the dedication of park land was addressed. He noted that the developer will be appealing this denial. 7. Summary Financial Reports The Council received a copy of a memo from the Finance Director regarding the timely distribution of financial reports. Attached to this memo were financial reports for the General Fund, Recreation Fund and Liquor Fund. More detailed reports have been made available to division heads and the Council members were encouraged to contact the Finance Director if they wish to discuss these reports in more depth. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. 9. Licenses Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to approve the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees and that the fee for the Columbia Heights Hockey Boosters be waived based on being a civic organization. Roll call: All ayes jO. Payment of Bills Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to pay the bills out of proper funds. Roll call: A11 ayes Work Session A Council work session was tentatively scheduled for Monday, April 29th at 7:30 P.M. Adjournment Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to adjourn the I11 ayes l~nne Student, Council Secretary