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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSept 25, 1986OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1986 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:55 p.m.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present 2. Items of Business a. Retaining Wall at 1234 44th Avenue This item had been an agenda item at a previous Council meeting and had been tabled for further information and for all members of the Council to view the wall which presently stands. The bid for replacing the wall had been awarded earlier in the year with the understanding that the project would continue to be negotiated as the costs were very high. The City Engineer advised the Council that after negotiations the costs remained very high for the concrete wall which was proposed. Mayor Nawrocki inquired if a timber wall was still being considered as this had been his suggestion initially. The City Manager noted that since this is a pro- ject which will be funded by Minnesota State Aid funds the plan for a timber wall would have to be submitted for approval and this may delay the project. Council- member Carlson requested staff check on a similar wall in the City of St. Anthony for construction and materials information. The City Manager noted that it is unlikely that the Engineering Department will have sufficient time to redesign the wall and submit the plan to the State before the deadline. He also advised the Council that the Engineering Department has al- ready exceeded the money allowed on this project for engineering costs. The City Manager stated that a concrete wall will require the least maintenance. Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to table this item for additional information until the Special Council Meeting on September 29th directly following the Council work session. Roll call: All ayes b. Purchase of Landscape Materials for Jefferson Street Divide This item had been tabled at an earlier Council meeting for further information. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the purchase of 715 18" Coral- berry bushes from Midwest Landscaping for a price of $2.50 each to be planted in the Jefferson Divide based on low, informal quotation. Roll call: All ayes This item would be charged to the Park Board budget. Mayor Nawrocki inquired if this purchase could be charged to the Municipal State Aid funds. Roll call: All ayes c. Authorization to Expend Funds for City Hall Burner Repairs Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson that the bid for the City Hall boiler burner replacement be awarded to Palen Kimball Company in the amount of $7,470.00 based on low, competitive bids received and that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into same. Roll call: All ayes d. Resolution No. 86-56; Being a Resolution Directing the Administrative Staff to Accept Certain Installation Payment of Assessments Previous policy regarding the disposition of late assessment payments was to return the amount received with a cover letter stating that additional monies were owed which was the late payment penalty. This policy had received much discussion and the Council felt reconsideration of it was appropriate. The City Manager noted he had instructed the Assessing Department staff to not return late payments rather to advise the proper£y owner of the delinquency and interest due. Mayor Nawrocki Special Council Meeting September 25, 1986 page 2 felt this should be a matter of staff discretion and common sense with each situation rather than a hard and fast rule. Councilmember Paulson stated matter should be dealt with in specifics rather than personal discretion and that a definite deadline should be established by resolution. The resolution would authorize acceptance of the pay- ment received with any remainder (penalty and/or interest) being certified with the County Auditor. A very lengthy discussion followed regarding this matter. Motion by Paterson, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 86-56 BEING A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE TO ACCEPT CERTAIN INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS OF ASSESSMENTS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS: That the administrative service is hereby authorized to accept payments of annual installments of special assessments after the due date but prior to October loth of the year in which the installment was due provided that: l) The payment is less than the amount of the installment payment had the installment payment been made on a timely basis, and, 2) Any additional charges occasioned by the failure to make payment on or before the due date of the installment shall be certified to the County Auditor as a delinquent assessment. Passed this 25th day of September, 1986. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Peterson Paulson Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Nawrocki - nay Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary 3. Adjournment Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson call: All ayes O-Anne Student Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki to adjourn the meeting at ~.:30/p~n.. Roll MaYor Btu'ce G. Hawrocki