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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFeb 25, 1985 (2)OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1985 The Regular Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 P.M.. 1. Roll Call Hovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present 2. Invocation The Invocation was offered by Pastor Otte of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. 3. Minutes of Previous Meetings Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February llth; the Continued City Council Meeting of February )2th; and the Special Council Meeting of February 19th, with correction as noted, and as presented in writing and that the reading be dispensed with. Roll call: All ayes 4. Oral Petitions A resident cited the problems he is experiencing with pipes in his home freezing. Discussion followed dealing with possible causes.~ 4a. Proclamations Mayor Nawrocki read a proclamation declaring March 9, 1985 as Health and Fitness Fair day. The week of March 3 - 10, 1985 was officially proclaimed as Volunteers of America Week in Columbia Heights by the Mayor. 5. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Resolution Authorizing Participation in a Comparable Worth Study The City Manager had advised the City's comparable worth study be done by Control Data Business Advisors, Inc.. Two other proposals for doing this study had been received, one from Hay Associates and onefrom DCA Stanton Group. The City Manager reviewed the costs of these two proposals and distributed data re- garding the estimated employee hours which could be spent to complete each study. The Mayor expressed concern, regarding the'accuracy of the estimated employee hours. Mayor Nawrocki addressed the difference in the approach of the three studies and the significant difference in costs.'. Discussion continued regarding the contract with Control Data Business Advisors.' The City Attorney advised the Council that the company's proposal plus their amendment constituted the contract. The Mayor noted there was no signature page. The contractural relationship would be w(th the company and not with the City of Golden Valley as was first thought. Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to authorize the negotiation of a contract with Hay Associates for the performance of a comparable worth study for the City of ColumbiF. Heights. Councilman Pete~s~ expressed concern that all of the preparatory work done to date would not be used and tha~ Hay Associates would start all over again. Mayor Nawrocki requested that the Council be part of the process as the study develops. He felt it was imperative that members of the Council are aware of all the procedures as they are occuring, not after all.of the work is completed. The Mayor suggested the Council should see the procedures in their draft form before they have been implemented. Roll call: Hovland, Carlson, Nawrocki - aye Petkoff, Peterson - nay Regular Council Meeting February 25, 1985 page 2 b. Resolution Authorizing Staff to Pursue Punch Card Ballot Counting at City Hall, This resolution would take formal action to authorize the City Clerk to work with other cities to develop a more efficient procedure for tabulating election results in Anoka County. Mayor Nawrocki noted that this resolution did not specify county personnel. He suggested county personnel should be included and the form for the authorization should be in the form of a motion. Motion by Hovland, second by Carlson to authorize the City Clerk to work with other city clerks in Anoka County and appropriate county people to see if there is a more expedient way to tabulate vote counting. Roll call: Ali ayes New Business I. Purchase of Carpeting for Library and Drafting Room in Service Center Mayor Nawrocki noted that the bidding for this purchase had not been authorized. The City Attorney concurred. The City Manager advised the Council that the.funding for this purchase would be coming from Revenue Sharing monies. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the award of the contract for carpeting in the Columbia Heights Public Library and drafting room at the Service Center to Multiple Concepts of Plymouth, Mn., in the amount of $2,486.71. Roll call: All ayes The Council meeting was recessed at 9:35 P.M. to convene a Board of Trustees of the Fire Department Relief Association. The Council meeting was reconvened at 10:25 P.M.. c. Resolution No. 85-05 Approving Benefits for the Columbia Heights Fire Department Relief Association. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 85~O5 BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTAIN BENEFll$ FOR THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION, ¥OLUNTEER DIVISION Be It Resolved by the City of Columbia Heights: 1. Resolution No. 85-04 of the Board of Trustees. of the Columbia Heights Fire Depart- ment Relief Association, Volunteer Division is herewith approved. 2. Based on an actuarial survey, the increase in benefits contained in such resolution does not create a deficit in the volunteer special fund, the amortization of which, together with the amortization of the existing deficit, if any, in the volunteer division special fund, exceed twenty (20) years from this date. Passed this 25th day of February, 1985. Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Petkoff Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Regular Council Meeting February 25, 1985 page 3 d. Ordinance No. llO0 Regulating Gambling Devices - First Reading The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 11OO ORDINANCE NO. llO0 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, REGULATING GAMBLING DEVICES The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 5.410 of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 23, 1977, which is currently reserved is hereafter amended to read as follows, to-wit: "No person shall operate a gambling device or conduct a raffle, as hereinafter defined, without a license issued pursuant to the pro- visions of this chapter." "M~6nesota Statute ~349.26, entitled Gambling Devices, together with all amendments thereto through 1978, is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein." "The Council may be unanimous vote waive the bond requirement of the gambling manager." "The annual license fee shall be two hundred dollars ($2OO.OO), sub- ject to amendment by resolution of the Council pursuant to ~5.103(5)." "The licensing requirements of ~5.410 shall expire at such times as the licensing requirements of the Minnesota State Charitable Gambling Control Board shall pre-empt such local licensing powers." Section 2: This ordinance shall, be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: February 25, 1985 6. Communications a. Resignation of Housing and Redevelopment Authority Director Mayor Nawrocki advised the Council that Roger Jansen, Director of the HI,A, had submitted his resignation. Jansen has accepted a position with the Anoka County Economic Development Partnership. b. Park Board The Council received the minutes of the last Park Board meeting. At its meeting the Park Board authorized the use of the Jefferson Building by the Lions Club during the Jamboree. TR~-Lions Club had also requested a waiver of the City's ordinance which prohibits consumpt.ion of non-alcoholic beverages in Huset Park,.Ordinance No. 993. The City Engineer requested that the Lions.Club coordinate security with the Police Department on this matter. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson that the City Council grant permission to the Columbia Heights Lions Club to dispense non-intoxicating malt liquor in the Jefferson Building on Thursday, June 20, 1985. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting February 25, 1985 page 4 c. Community Service Officer Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to approve the hiring of Roger Paterson as a Community Service Officer at the entry rate of $5.53 to commence working on March 4, 1985. Roll call: All ayes 7. Old and New Business a. Old Business 1. Employee Recognition Program - Pin Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase of IOK Gold "CH" logo.recognition pins from J.B. Hudson, at an expenditure of $4,696.70; and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement for same. Roll call: All ayes 2. Lions Club Application for Class B License from the State Gambling Board. A Class B license authorizes the sale of pull tabs and raffles. The City Council received a copy.of the license application of the Lions Club which was sent to the State Gambl'ing Board. Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to acknowledge the receipt of the license application of the Lions Club for a Class B license and sees no objection to the license being applied for. 3. Property Complaint Mayor Nawrocki requested additional information on property located on Summit Street. He was advised that the Building Inspector and a police officer had inspected the site and taken photos of its condition. b. New Business 1. Education and Training Reimbursement Program Some minor language and labeling changes were. suggested by the Council for the Program. The program was recommended by the Employee Recognition Committee and reviewed by Division Heads. The Mayor requested that the funding for educational reimbursement be a separate item in the 1935 budget. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to adopt the Education and Training Reimbur- sement Program as outlined in the draft dated February 25, 1985. Roll Call: All ayes 2. Proposal to Purchase and Develop Sullivan Lake Property A proposal to develop and purchase City-owned property has been received from John Moneta. Council had questions regarding financial arrangements as'well as the proposal. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Petkoff to direct the City Manager to gather additlonal information from John Moneta regarding his proposal. Roll call: All ayes 3. Request for Refund of License Fees for Vending Machines This request for license fee refunds was made by Miernik Vending Company of Fr|dley. This request is an appeal of a staff decision denying refund. The City Manager re- commended that the Council make no refund. The City Attorney. concurred stating the Council does not retain any powers according to the ordinance to give refunds. Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to deny the request. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting February 25, 1985 page 5 4. Award of Publication of Legal Notices Motion by Peterson, second by Hovland that the bid from Minnesota Suburban News- papers, Inc. be accepted for 1985; and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Man- ager be authorized to execute an agreement for same. Roll call: All ayes 5. Award of Publication of City Newsletter Motion by Hovland, second by Peterson to award the production, printing and dis- tribution of the City's newsletter to Pro Media, Inc. of Minneapolis, Mn. in the amount of $1,995 on the basis of the newsletter being printed in black and white plus one color on four pages and as per low, formal bid; and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement for same; and, that the contract period be for February 25, 1985 to December 31, 1985. Roll call: All ayes 6. Coating of Vactor Box It was noted that the cost of coating the jet vactor box was $650.OO more than was budgeted and it would be a proprietary item. The additional funding needed would be transferred from the General Supplies Account. Motion by Petk~ff, second by Hovland to: a. Authorize the expenditure of $3,150 to Novak, Inc. of Osseo, Mn. for sand- blasting and coating of the inside of the City's sewer jet vactor box using Senotex #7012 urethane and Novak's "hooked profile" method of sandblasting and coating the box; and, b. That the City Council recognizes this purchase to include a proprietary pro- duct and process; and, c. That the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement for same. Roll call: All ayes 7. Establish Work Session A Council work session was scheduled for Wednesday, February 27th at 7:30 P.M.. 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager The report of the City Manager was presented in written form and the following items were discussed: 1. Utulity Clerk Position: Effective February 26, 1985 the position of Utility Clerk has been filled by Sharon Kiekenapp at an entry, rate of $7,05 per hour This hiring is subject to a physical examilnation; reference check and a pro; bation period. 2. Group W Cable: In response to the recently-completed performance, audit and rate review, Group W Cable's General Manager sent a letter to the Cable Com- mission. Copies of this letter were included, in the City Manager's. report. The City Manager advised the Council that the Chairman of the Cable Com- mission and its legal counsel will make a presentation to the Council regarding the consultant's findings.' 3. Recycling Program Update: This program will commence on March 16th and be operated by the Kiwanis.'lt was the opinion of. the City Manager that no Spring Clean Up would be necessary with this recycling program in place. He also noted that there may be possible reimbursement from the Metropolitan Council of start up funds. Regular Council Meeting February 25, 1985 page 6 4. Concrete Alleys The City Council had requested a cost comparison for the work being done on concrete alleys between city crews versus constractors. It was decided this matter should be on the agenda of a Council work session. 5.Columbia Place Condominiums - Revised Site Plan: It was anticipated that the revised site plan would be ready for this Council meeting. It was not. It was determined that the revised site plan would have to go to the Planning and Zoning Commission before it oame to the Council. 6. Contract Negotiations with AFSCME: This item will be a topic for discussion at an Executive Session of the Council. 7. Humanitarian of the Year Award Nomination Forms: The City Manager advised the Council he had authorized use of the copier for preparation of the nomination forms for the Humanitarian of the Year Award. Thi's project is handled by the Human Services Commission. Some members of the Council requested cost figures for this prqject. Additional Items Discussed 1. Rear Yard Lighting: A request from residents in the area of 39th/40th and McKinley had been received for rear yard lighting. The City Manager advised the residents this would not be done by the City but suggested they contract directly with NSP. After having been discussed at a Council meeting, it was determined this could be done through the City on an assessment basis. Mayor Nawrocki re- quested that a letter to all of the affected parties be drafted and sent to them. Murzyn Hall Renovation/Expansion: No further information or comment has been re- ceived from the architect on this project. It was noted that he is presently out of town. 1984 Annual Financial Reports: These reports will be completed by March 3Otb but will not contain the auditor's statement. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. 9. Licenses Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to grant the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees, and that the fees for Children's Cancer Research and the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters be waived. Roll call: All ayes 10~ Payment of Bills Motion by Petkoff, second by Hovland to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes Resolution No. ~5='06 Change of. Regular Council Meeting Dates - March, 1985 Mayor Nawrocki requested the meeting dates for the month of March be changed._ RESOLUTION NO. 85-06 BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MARCH 13TH AND.MARCH 27TH, 1985, AS DATES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS Regular Council Meeting February 25, 1985 page 7 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS: That the City Council meetings heretofore scheduled for the second and fourth Mondays in March, 1985, be and are herein rescheduled for the second and fourth Wednesdays in March, 1985. Passed this 25th day of February, 1985. Offered by: Hovland Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: Ail ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor ~djournment Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to adjourn the meeting a call: All ayes J~y~nne Student, Council Secretary