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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNov 24, 1986OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS 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. Regular Council Meeting November 24, 1986 page 2 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 Regular Council Meeting November 24, 1986 page 3 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. Regular Council Meeting November 24, 1986 page 4 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 Regular Council Meeting November 24, 1986 page 5 o 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  ~at 1~/~ Ro/~~ ~ 1 B--~-6'uce G. Nawrock i 1: All ayes