HomeMy WebLinkAboutNov 10, 1986 (2)OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
~BER 10, 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
There was no clergyman available to offer an invocation.
3. Minutes of Previous. Me~tin.~s
Motion by Petkoff~ second by Paulson to approve the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting on October 27th, and that the readinq be dispensed with. Roll
call: A11 ayes There were no corrections.
Proclamations/Presentations
Mayor Nawrocki read a proclamation proclaiming the week of November 9th through
November 15th as Voice of Democracy Week in Columbia Heights. This week will
recognize the efforts of the V.F.W. toward the Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Program sponsorship which is in its qOth year. The Mayor presented the procla-
mation to the Commander and Auxiliary President of V.F.W. Post #230 In Columbia
Heights. The Mayor thanked the members of the Post and of the Auxiliary for all
of the efforts extended by them on behalf of the City. He mentioned that the
m ribbons presently on poles and posts in the City were placed there by the
and Auxiliary members in memory of the MIAgs.
Jean Penn, Treasurer of the Columbia Heights League of Women Voters, presented a
check for $500 to the Mayor. It is the request.of the organization that this money
be used for the purchase of podiums for John P. Murzyn Hall. The League Is presently
inactive.
ha. Oral Petitions
Bruce Brandwick, 2301 qOth Avenue, requested permission to place a portable storage
shed on a slab in the rear of his house. The City Manager explained the history of
this matter noting that the slab on which this storage shed will set was placed
without permission and is located in a utility easement. Discussion continued re-.
garding what procedures would'take place if work needed to be done In the easement
area. The City Attorney was requested to draft a motion which would address this
situation.
Motion by Paterson, secOnd by Carlson to allow Bruce Brandwlck to place a utility
shed on the current existing concrete slab located in the utility easement at
2301 qOth Avenue N.E. provided that such shed does not Interfere with the easement,
drainage on the site, or future easement requirements of the City and provided
that such utility shed shall be removed at the request or demand of the City.
Roll ca11: Ali ayes
5. Ordinances and Resolutions
.~.cesolution No. 86-65; Being a Resolution Establ|shing Amount of City Sha~e in
ia1 Assessments on Projects to be Levied
I~otion by Paulson, second by Paterson to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
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RESOLUTION NO. 86-65
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF cITY SHARE AND AMOUNT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
ON PROJECTS TO BE LEVIED
WHEREAS, the City Council. of the City of Columbia Heights by motion on the 8th day
of September, 1986, ordered a special assessment hearing to levy the cost of impro-
vements, and
WHEREAS, the following projects will be specially assessed on November 25, 1986,
and a portion of the costs may be borne by the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.O61, and
City Code 4.103, that the breakdown is,as follows:
PROJECT CITY SHARE ASSESSMENT TOTAL
776 Alley Reconstruction
793 Alley Reconstruction
795 Alley Construction
806 State Aid Street
808 Street Construction
809 Alley Reconstruction
811 Concrete Alley Repair
814 Concrete Alley Repair
Misc. Delinq. Bills
1,540.00
311.50
220.00
63,663.21
29,696.00
18,627.84
2,086.23
216,862.O0
16,445.80
46,616.44
24,967.80
1,858.35
$ 65,203.21
30,007.50
18,627.84
2,086.23
217,O82.00
16,445.80
46,616.44
24.967.80
i,858.35
Passed this lOth day of November, 1986.
Offered by: Peterson
Seconded by: Paulson
Roll call: Ali ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
b. Resolution No. 86-66; Being a Resolution Establishing Refuse Service Rates
The City Manager noted that the rates for refuse service are higher than they were
and this will necessitate a rate increase. Mayor Nawrockl stated that the haulers
are experiencing significant increases in their costs.
Motion by Paulson, seco~d'by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 86-66
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REFUSE SERVICE RATE5
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977 (as amended), pertaining to Garbage
and Rubbish Service provides for the setting of appropriate rates for the services
ndered, and
WHEREAS, the City has awarded a new two-year contract to Waste Management - Blaine,
to provide refuse collection, service in the City of Columbia Heights;
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W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following Refuse Service Rates be adopted
put into effect as of January 1, 1987, on all billings rendered thereafter.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
Private Residences - One Pickup Per Week
(and per unit in additional dwelling units of two and three
family buildings) with one pickup per week
$ 7.00 month
Senior Citizens - One Pickup Per Week
as defined by Council Resolution establishing eligibility
$ 2.50 month
MULTIPLE DWELLING SERVICE
i-1 Cubic Yard Vat
with 1 pickup per week
with 2 pickups per week
2-1 Cubic Yard Vats
with 1 pickup per week
with 2 pickups per week
2-1½ Cubic Yard Vats
with i pickup per week
1-2 Cubic Yard Vat
with i pickup per week
2-2 Cubic Yard Vats
with 1 pickup per week
with 2 pickups per week
with 3 pickups per week
Cubic Yard Vat
vith 1 pickup per week
with 2 pickups per week
with 3 pickups per week
2-4 Cubic Yard Vats
with 3 pickups per week
$ 35.30/month
$ 66.00/month
$ 56.00/month
$ 103.40/month
$ 62.70/month
$ 42.00/month
$ 69.40/month
$ 131.40/month
$ 192.60/month
$ 64.70/month
$ 120.O0/month
$ 176.10/month
$ 308.70/month
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all the foregoing rates are established in order to meet
the additional cost of the City of Columbia Heights for these respective services.
Passed this lOth day of November, 1986.
Offered by: Paulson
Seconded by: Petkoff
Roll call: Ail ayes.
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
c. Resolution No. 86-67; Being a Resolution Establishing the Salary of the City
Manager
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
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RESOLUTION NO. 86-67
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
establishes the salary for 'the position of City Manager as follows:
Effective April 3, 1986 - June 30, 1986 ........... $ 52,700
Effective July l, 1986 ~ December 31, 1986 ........ $ 54,808.
Passed this 10th day of November, 1986.
Offered by: Peterson
Seconded by: Petkoff
Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson- aye Nawrocki - nay
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
6. Communications
a. Traffic Commission
nstallation of Deaf Child Sign
on by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize the installation of a "Deaf
Child" sign in. front of property located at 4654 Tyler Street. Roll call: All
ayes
2. Removal of Deaf Child Sign
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the removal of a "Deaf Child"
sign from 2020 Fairway Drive. Roll call: Ail ayes
3. Installation of Restricted Handicapped Parking Sign
Hotion by Paulson, second by Carlson to authorize the installation of a restricted
handicapped parking space sign at 1263 Circle Terrace. Roll call: All ayes
4. Installation of "No Parking On Sundays" Signs
Hotion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to authorize the installation of "No Parking
On Sundays from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m." signs on the east side of Tyler from qOth
to 41st, north and sout~ sides from 41st from Reservoir Boulevard to Arthur, west
side of Polk from 40th to'41st, and the north side of 40th from Tyler to Polk. Roli
call: All ayes
7. Old and New Business
a. Old Business
There was no old business at this time.
b. New Business
· ~Purchase of Shopping Carts
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase of up to qO used
shopping carts from Mr. Richard Hauge at a net cost not to exceed $1,940; and,
the Mayor and City Council recognize this purchase to be a proprietary item; and,
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hermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute a contract
for same. Roll call: All ayes
2. Purchase of Radio Equipment for the Fire Department
Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to authorize the purchase of various communications
equipment from Motorola, Inc. in the amount of $2,372, based upon low, formal bid of
the Minnesota Fire Agencies Purchasing Consortium; and, furthermore, that the Mayor
and City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes
3. Award of Bid - Shared Ride 1987 Provider Contract
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson that Yellow Taxi Service Corporation bid for
the Shared Ride Para-Transit Program Contract for calendar year 1987 be accepted
in the amount of $1.62 per passenger carried; and that the Mayor and City Manager
be authorized to enter into a contract for same, subject t.o approval by the Regional
Transit Board; and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to
enter into a contract with the City of Hilltop assuming responsibility for related
costs on a pro-rata basis and subject to concurrence by the Regional Transit Board.
Roll call: All ayes
4. Award of Bid - Asphalt Patching Equipment
The City Manager reviewed the three bids received and explained to the Counci) why
two of the bidders were determined non-responsible. Discussion continued regarding
the source of funding for this equipment as the bid of the recommended bidder exceeded
the budgeted amount of this equipment. This item was discussed later in the meeting.
Award of Bid - Sewer Rodding Equipment
ion by Peterson, second by Paulson to award the bid for the purchase of a sewer
rodding machine from Flexible Pipe Tool Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the
amount of $10,953 based upon low, formal bid; and, furthermore, that the Mayor and
City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes
6. Award of Bid - One Ton, Four-Wheel Drive Dump Truck
The Public Works Director had recommended rejecting the bids received.
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to reject the bids received for the purchase
of a one ton, four-wheel drive dump truck and snow plow; and, furthermore, that
the City Manager be authorized to rebid this item. Roll call: All ayes
Award of Bid - Asphalt Patching Equipment (cont.)
The City Manager reviewed the memo from the Public Works Director stating why
the low bidder, Stepp Manufacturing Company of North Branch, was a non-responsible
bidder. It was noted that the second iow bidder did not meet the City's bid speci-
fication. The Finance Director reviewed with the City Council the budget line item
for this piece of equipment.
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to award the bid for an asphalt patching unit
to RGS Industries, Inc. of Joplin, Missouri based upon low, formal bid of $33,966.50;
with the understanding that they will provide the twenty gallon per minute hydraulic
pump as specified in their bid; and, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized
to execute a contract for same; and, furthermore, that the Columbia Heights City
Council finds that:
a. Stepp Manufacturing Company, Inc. of North Branch, Minnesota, is a non-
responsible bidder on the basis of references provided from the City of
Lubbock, Texas, present owner of the company's equipment; and,
b. Boyun Equipment, Inc. of Lakeville, Minnesota, to be a non-responsible
bidder in that the company did not meet the City's bid specification.
Roll call: All ayes
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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. Supervisory Responsibilities for J.P. Murzyn Mall - Administrative Assistant
Public Works: The Council received copies of the amended job description for-
this position. This item will be discussed at a Council work session.
2. Property Located at 2224 Maiden Lane: Prevlously a party had expressed interest
in buying this property. At that time having soil borings done was discussed.
The buyer recently decided the expense of doing soil borings was one he would
rather not undertake. The City Manager was requesting direction on this matter.
The Mayor recalled that many years ago this property had been determined to
have poor soil although nothing relating to this property can be found in the
City's records. The City Manager felt that if soil borings were done and the
parcel appeared to be buildable the City could be more aggresive in sellinq the
property.
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize the City Manager to pursue
soil borings on the property located at 2224 Maiden Lane and that the cost
not exceed $350.00. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Peterson - aye Carlson,
Nawrocki - nay
Changes in City's Recognition Pin: The City Manager explained the problem with
having additional stones added to individual employee's recognition pins. He
showed the Council what has been recommended by the jeweler to correct the
problem.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time but requested that the City
Council have an Executive Meeting following the Council Meeting.
9. Licenses
Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to approve the license appllcations as listed
upon payment of proper fee. Roll call: All ayes
10. Payment of Bills
Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to approve the bills as listed out of proper
funds. Roll call: All ayes
Plannin~ and Zoning Commission Minutes
Mayor Nawrocki referred to an item in the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes
for the meeting held on November 5, 1986. He had attended that meeting and addressed
the item being discussed. The item was the request by Mr. Bruce Nedegaard for a
special purpose fence at 1101 Pierce Terrace. The Mayor, Fred Salsbury, the Public
Works Director and Mr. Nedegaard had met at the home of t~r. Richard SDrinaer. 1060
Polk Place, to discuss this matter and the concern about water as expressed by Mr.
Springer. He advised the Council that the parties discussed Mr. Nedegaard's will-
,ess to continue the present swale out to Polk Place from the north side of
pringer's property or the instaJlation of a catch basin to direct water.
Counciimember Petkoff stated she had watched the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting on cable tv and felt that advantage had been taken of Mr. Nedegaard. She
felt that Mr. Springer is requesting a guarantee for something that the City Council
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no control over. Mayor Nawrocki read the ordinance which addresses drainage
runoff. Councilmember Petkoff expressed the opinion that Mr. Nedegaard has .been
required to do more than any other property owner and that Mr. Springer is com-
plaining about a problem that doesn't exist.
Adjournment
Motion by Peterson, secOnd by Carlson
call: All ayes
J~/~Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor 'Bruce G. Nawrocki