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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 1986 ' ~
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 p.m..
1. Roll Call
Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present
2. Invocation
The Invocation was offered by Reverend Paul Aldrich of St. Matthew Lutheran
Church.
3. Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to approve the minutes of the Regular
City Council Meeting of November 10th and the Board of Trustees, Fire Depart-
ment Relief Association of November lOth, and that the reading be dispensed
with. There were no corrections. Roll call: All ayes
4. Proclamations
Mayor Nawrocki read the proclamation proclaiming the week of November 23 - 29,
1986 as Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters Week and presented a copy of the
proclamation to Jack Bartlett, an officer of the organization.
4a. Oral Petitions
There were no oral petitions at this time.
5. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Resolution Establishing Procedures fOr Use of Consent Agenda
This item will be on the agenda for the next Council work session.
6. Communications
a. Planning and Zoning Commission
Appeal of Bill Antazaras, 4158 Sixth Street, Ten Foot Side Yard Variance
Mr. Antazaras requested a ten foot side yard variance to construct a roof covering
over his driveway at 4158 Sixth Street. The Building Inspector had recommended
denial of this request as he felt this roof would not solve any problems that
are occuring and that there were other alternatives.
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to deny the appeal. Roll call: All ayes
b. Request of Columbia Heights/Hilltop Cable Communications Commission
The Commission is requesting authorization from the City Council to seek bids
for cable-related equipment purchases which were budgeted for in 1986. It was
decided this would be an item for discussion at the next Council work session.
Councilmember Paulson requested that this item be discussed fairly soon.
c. Group W Cable - Changes in Programming, Channel Line Up, and Subscriber Rates
The Council received a letter from Mr. John Eddy, General Manager of North Central
Cable Communications Corporation, indicating that Group W Cable will be under-
taking several changes in programming and channel alignment. Also, included in
the letter was the fact that subscriber rates will be increased on January 1,
1987. The City Manager noted that the company has the authority to change the
rates under federal law.
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No Council action was taken on this item.
d. Other Communications
There were no other communications.
7, Old and New Business
a. Old Business
1. Left-Hand Turn Lanes on Central Avenue at 37th Avenue
If these lanes were installed some of the local property owners and business
people would lose parking space. Staff was requested to notify these people
regarding their opinions on the loss of parking space. Two of the business
people responded. They both shared a concern for the safety in this inter-
section as well as concern for parking needs. Members of the Council expressed
the opinion that safety and decrease in accidents was their primary concern.
Councilmember Carlson saw the matter as causing an hardship for the businesses
on Central Avenue. Mayor Nawrocki wanted to have the count on the number of
accidents on this intersection to support the installation of these lanes.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the funding for this project. MN/DOT
is planning on doing an overlay and curb improvements in this area.
Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to authorize staff to proceed with an
Oagreement with the City of Minneapolis to install left-hand turn lanes at 37th
and Central Avenues and to approve the overlay and curb improvements from 37th
to 45th Avenues. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Peterson, Nawrocki - aye Carlson -
nay
2. Other Old Business
There was no other old business at this time.
b. New Business
1. Purchase of Circulation Desk - Public Library
This item was tabled for additional information.
2. Lotsplit at 4033 and 4025 Main Street
The parcels for this lotsplit had previously been combined for tax purposes.
There are three forty foot lots. The lotsplit would make these parcels into
two sixty foot lots. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the history of
these parcels. It was determined that this lotsplit must be done by resolution
which has been past practice. The resolution was addressed later in the meeting.
3. Playground Equipment at LaBelle Park
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase of playground
equipment for LaBelle Park from Earl F. Anderson and Associates in the amount
of $4,627 based upon the uniqueness of the items bid and that the Mayor and City
Manager be authorized to enter into an agreement for same. Roll call: All ayes
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Purchase of Sign Posts
Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson to authorize the purchase of sign posts
from M & R Sign Company of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, in the amount of $3,475,
based upon low, informal quotation; and, furthermore, that the Mayor and City
Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll call: Ali ayes
5. Establish Date for Special Assessment Hearing
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to establish February 2, 1987, at 7:30 p.m.
as the date for a special assessment hearing regarding Stinson Boulevard public
improvements and West and North Upland Crest public improvements. Roll call:
All ayes
The Council was advised by the City Attorney that these assessments become due
by September 15, 1987.
6. Authorize Final Payment for Reroofing Liquor Store #3
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the final payment for
reroofing of Liquor Store #3 to Dodge Roofing Company in the amount of $4,700.
Roll call: All ayes
Lotsplit at 4033 and 4025 Main Street (continued)
Resolution No. 86-69; Subdivision Request
lotion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 86-69
SUBDIVISION REQUEST
Fee: $10.00
Date paid: 11-26-86
Receipt No: 15175
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40TH AVENUE N.E.
I, Floyd R. and Eva H. Gideo hereby request a split of PIN 35 30 24 32 0022
legally described as:
Lots 22, 23 and 24, Block 50, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka
County, Minnesota.
THE DESCRIPTION HENCEFORTH TO BE:
1. The North 20 feet, front and rear, of Lot 23, and all of Lot 24, Block
50, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota.
2. Lot 23, EXCEPT the North 20 feet, and all of Lot 22, Block 50, Columbia
Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota.
Be it further resolved that special assessments of record in the office of the
City of Columbia Heights as of this day, against the above described property,
in the amount of $ -0- be divided. Paid.
Any pending or future assessments will be levied according to the new split as
approved this day.
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y lotsplit given approval shall become invalid if the .resolution, motion or
other Council action approving the said lot~plit is not filed with the County
Auditor within one (1) year of the date of the Council action.
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT ACTION:
Floyd R. Gideo
This day of , 19 Eva H. Gideo
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Robert S. Bocwinski
City Manager
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Approved
This 24th day of November, 1986.
Offered by: Petkoff
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student
Secretary to the Council
Signature of the Owner, Notarized
1963 Mississippi Blvd. N.W.
Coon Rapids, Mn. 55433
Owners' Address
Telephone No. 755-7733
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
25th day of November, 1986.
Laura A. Irvin
Notary Public
Notary Public - Minnesota
Anoka County
My Commission Expires February 22, 1990
Brude G. Nawrocki
Mayor
7. Re-Evaluation of Administrative Assistant - Public Works Position; Establishing
Salary Range
The City Manager advised the Council of the ranking for this position as determined
by the Comparable Worth Evaluation Committee. He noted that the salary is not
known at this time. There was no Council action.
8. 1986 and 1987 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program
The City has two opportunities to access the State of Minnesota's yearly bond
allocation. One is for the Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program in 1986
and the other is through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's 1987 lottery.
It was noted that if the City is not one of the lottery choices the $1,000 ap-
plication fee will be returned.
Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to authorize the City Manager to advertise
for a public hearing for Monday, December 22, 1986 at 7:30 p.m.. Roll call: All
ayes
8. Reports
a. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items
were discussed:
1. 1987 Contract Proposal for Police Officers: The City Manager stated that
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there are substantial changes being requested by the police officers' union.
He also noted that negotiationg session will be subject to his meeting with
the Council regarding collective bargaining strategies.
2. Proposed Alley Assessment for Property Owned by the City of Minneapolis:
A letter was received from the City of Minneapolis indicating that the assess-
ment of $518.40 for 'property located off the alley between Stinson Boulevard
and Upland Crest, north of Ivanhoe Place will be paid.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
9. Licenses
a. 1986 Licenses
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the
upon payment of proper fees. Roll call: All ayes
1986 licenses as listed
b. 1987 Licenses
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to approve the 1987 licenses as listed
upon payment of proper fees. Roll call: All ayes
c. Columbia Heights Lions Club - Club Liquor License
Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to authorize the club liquor license for 1986
for the Columbia Heights Lions Club subject to officers of the club submitting
~personal information and contingent upon verification of all submitted documentation
and completion of the investigation by the Police Department, and, furthermore, that
the fee be waived. Roll call: All ayes
10. Payment of Bills
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to pay the bills as listed out of proper
funds. Roll call: All ayes
The property owners of 4010 Hayes Street were in attendance. They stated that they
had received some correspondence from the City Building Inspector and a visit from
him regarding their property and persons living in the home. They felt uncomfor-
table with this attention and requested it cease. Staff explained the history of
the ownership and tenants of this house and advised that it had nothing to do with
them personally.
Adjourment
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to adj
J~/~Anne' Student, Coun~l Secretary
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B--~-6'uce G. Nawrock i
1: All ayes