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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJan 28, 1985 (2).OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUHBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL HEETING dANUARY 28, 1985 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrockl at 7:30 1. Roll Call flovland, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrockl - present 2. Invocation There were no ministers available t° offer an Invocation. 3. Hinutes of Previous Heetings Hotion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Heeting of January lhth; as presented in writing and that the reading be dispensed with. Hayor Nawrocki noted that on page one of the minutes under Oral Petitions the use of the word "denied" in regards to discussion on a license ap- plication was not accurate and requested it be changed. Roll call: All ayes q. Oral Petitions Edward LaTuff of the Anoka County Parks Police reviewed hls department's roler c::' objectives. LaTuff, who served as Chief of Police for the City of Anoka for twenty two years, stated that one of the purposes of his department is to educate the people of the proper use of the County's parks.'He also advised'the Council of how his department interacts with the local pollce departments. 5. Resolutions and Ordinances a. Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Control Data Business Advisors, Inc. Joint Comparable Worth Study There was a lengthy discussion regarding the specifics of the comparable worth study being proposed. Mayor Nawrocki requested to see the contract with Control 0ara Bus- iness Advisors,'[nc. At this point in time staff, did not have a copy. The Mayor also observed that )Dca1 elected officials had been given no opportunity to par- ticipate in thts study. Hotion by Hovland,.second by Car)son to table thls matter for further information until the next regular Councll meeting. Roll call: All ayes 6. Communications a. Insurance Commission An healthy increase in the Clty~s insurance premiums has been indicated. The Insurance Commission planned on hav.ing additlonal information on this matter prepared for the meeting but all of.the data was not ready. b. Suburban Rate Authority - 1985 Hembership Assessment Hotion by Pektoff, second by Hovland to authorize the payment of the 1985 membershlp assessment to the Suburban Rate Authority in the amount of $1,8q0.50. Roll call: All ayes 7. Old and New Business a. Old Business !. Alley Intersection Problem at 50th Avenue and Alleyway Located Between Jefferson and Madison, ~gth to 50th. It was the intention of the Councll and staff to have a meeting at this slte. Since weather conditions have not significantly improved, this meeting has as yet not been Regular Council Meeting January 28, 1985 page 2 held. It was the Mayor's oplnion that this project should be done thls year. The City Manager stated this project ~ould need a public hearing. b. New Business 1. Labor Relations Subscriber Service Motion by Novland, second by Petkoff to authorize the participation in the League of Minnesota Cities' Labor Relations Subscriber Service for the year March 15, 1985, through March 14, 1986,.at a cost not to exceed $2,175. Roll call: All ayes 2. Authorization to Purchase Professional Support Services for the Police Department Stress & Fitness Program Motion by Petkoff, second by Novland to authorize the expenditure of $1,700 to StressCare Centers., Inc., Golden Valley, for professlonal support services regarding the Police Department's stress and fitness'program; and furthermore, that'the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement for same. Roll call: All ayes 8. Reports a. Report of the City Manager This report was submitted in written form. The followlng items were discussed: 1. Timely Expenditure of Community Development Block Grant Monles:'A letter was received from Anoka County indicating the deadline for expending 1984 funds. The Mayor inqulred if this. letter had been responded to by the NRA Director and the City Manager advised the Council of the intended purpose of those monies yet remaining from the 1984.allocation. 2. Survey of Street Lighting: This survey addresses resident~s opinions on the placement of a street, lrght on Royce Street. The City Engineer reviewed the survey and the proposed choices for placement of the street light. 3. Six Citles Water Management Organization - Retention of Engineering Company: The low bidder, for a.project which involved preparation of various documents re- garding storm water runoff In the six cities area was Bart Engineering Company. q, Federal Revenue Sharing Program:.ThefUndlng from this prpgram in the.past' and what can he anticipated in the future was discussed. 5. Anoka County - Lease of City Hall Space:.The Clty Hanager requestedthat this item be a matter for discussion at an Executive Session. 6. Contract Negotiations with Local 49: Data on these negotiations was received by the Council. 7. Appointment of Full Time Personnel: The City ~anager advised the Council that he appointed Michael Kulczyk as Assistant Building Inspector effective January 21, 1985 at an entry rate of $8.~1 per hour; and', he also appointed Matthew Graves as a Maintenance I worker in the Public Works Department effective danuary 28, 1985 at an hourly rate of $7.76. The Mayor stated he still objects to the City Manager's policy of hiring without Council concurrence. . Regular Council Meeting January 28, 1985 page 3 8. Status of AFSCHE Negotiations= The City Manager reviewed with the Council the unresolved issues in the matter, those being in wages and Insurance. 9. Council Work Session: There was a Council ~ork session scheduled for Monday, Febr- uary 4th at 8:00 P.M.. 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 approve the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees, to waive the fees for the UAW/FMC Foodshelf Auction, and to add to the list of license applications a license for four games of skill for Columbia Heights Concerned for Youth located in Murzyn Hall basement and that the fee also be waived based on this organization being a community service organization. Roll call: Ail ayes Motion by Hovland, second by Petkoff to remove from the license applicatlon the application for a food catering vehicle for Pizza On Wheels and that this. item be considered at the next regular meeting. Roll call: All ayes Mayor flawrocki noted that this license application had been tabled at the January lhth Council meeting also. The owner of Pizza On Wheels, Joe Burgoyne, had called the Mayor this morning to advise him he would be unable to attend this evening~s Council meeting. The Mayor's interpretation of Burgoyne~s comments was that he ~ould be able to abide by the stipulations noted on the llcense which was Issued for 198~. Discussion continued regarding testing of the noise lave! of the vehicle while in operation. Additional Old Business Murzyn Hall Remodeling/Renovation and/or Expansion : The discussion for this item had been scheduled for 9:30 so all of those interested could be in attendance at a speclfic time. Fred Salsbury, City Englneer, layed out all of the drawings for the proposals for Murzyn Hall. Council, staff, and all persons at the meeting were afforded an op- portunity to view the drawings. Salsbury addressed each proposal including costS~ additions, deletlons compared to other plans, and additlons to the present structure. All drawings of the floor plans were discussed in detail as well as the plans for the outside of the building, roof, and proposed parking lot behind the building. Sources of funding 'as wel~ as. the monies budgeted for thls project were discussed. Residents in the immediate area volced thelr concerns wlth additional traffic, need for parking, changes .in parkland uses, and noise..One neighbor requested that the traffic which would be entering the parking lot behind the Hall be one way only. This would pfohlbl't cars from entering Mill Street from the parking lot. The 01der Americans Act and C.D.B.G. funds are considered possible sources for fund- lng. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorlze a remodeling, renovation, and expansion project for John P. Murzyn Hall not to exceed $850,000. Roll call: Hovland, Petkoff, Peterson, Nawrocki - aye Carlson - nay Councllmember Carlson stated he still had questions regardlng sources of fundlng for this project. · Regular Council Meeting January 28, 1985 page q Fund Authorization Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to author.lze the application for Title funds under the 01der Americans Act. Roll call: All ayes 10. Payment of Bills Motion by Carlson, second by Hovland to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes .- Vaca.ncy of the Plannlng and Zoning Commission The Mayor advised the Council that there is a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Com- mission and requested suggestions for appointments. RECESS: 10:50 P.M. RECONVENE: 11:O0 P.M. Local Government Aids The Finance Director prepared a computation sheet regarding Local Government Aids and League of Minnesota figures. There was a lengthy discussion Involving the for- mula being proposed for the LGA and those used by the League. New Liquor Store Councilman Carlson requested the prefit and expense figures for the new liquor store to date. The Finance Director advised him these would be ready for dlstrlbution by the end of. the week.. The Finance Director advised the Council.that a'blg sales promotion Is being planned for February lSth, Presidents' Day at the new liquor store... Adjournment Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeti.ng at I!:q0 call: Ali ayes q/-An~e Student, Counci'i Secretary