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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 25, 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 were no clergy available to offer an Invocation.
3. Minutes for Approval
Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to approve the minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of August llth, and the Board of Trustees - Fire Relief Association of
August 12th, as present in writing and that the reading be dispensed with. There
were no corrections. Roll call: All ayes
4. Presentations
a. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation
Mayor Nawrocki presented a certificate of appreciation to John Warrick who is retiring
from the position of Outreach Worker in the community after six years of service,
Mayor Nawrocki noted that this position was the first of its kind in Anoka County
and served as a model for similar positions in other communities. Mr, Warrick was
thanked for his dedicated service and commitment to the interests and welfare of
the senior citizens in Columbia Heights.
Presentation of Check from the Golden Age Club
Gertrude Olson, President of the Columbia Heights Golden Age Club, presented a check
to Mayor Nawrocki for use in furnishing the Senior Citizen room at John P. Murzyn
Hall.
c. Presentation of Check from the Senior Citizen "500" Club
Helen Ashford presented a check to Mayor Nawrocki for use in the Senior Citizen
room at John P. Murzyn Hall.
d. Presentation Regarding the Anoka County Mediation Project.
Lonni McCauley, a member of the Anoka County Mediation Project Task Force, explained
the Project to the Council. She stated that the Mediation Project is an alternative
dispute resolution process whereby people in conflict can meet with a trained volunteer
and work out their problem using win-win strategies. Operation of this type of
project in other counties and communities was reviewed as were the training programs
for interested volunteers. It was noted that the process had realized a very high
rate of success in the cases which have been handled. The Council is being requested
to approve the concept as well as allocation for funding. Mayor Nawrocki noted that
there is considerable merit in the program.
Resolution No. 86-53
Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 86-53
ANOKA COUNTY MEDIATION PROJECT - RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
WHEREAS, the concept of volunteer mediation is meeting an increasing number
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of conflict resolution needs among neighbors, landlords and tenants,
businesses and consumers, plus citizens and agencies; and,
WHEREAS, the Anoka County Mediation Project proposes to offer mediation services
at no cost to those involved in conflict; and,
WHEREAS, a recent survey indicated a desire among Anoka County municipalities to
use the services of a county mediation project for some conflicts now
being handled by Police Departments, City Attorneys, Public Works and
Planning Departments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights supports the
concept of an Anoka County Mediation Project and would support its
staff's use of these services when appropriate.
Passed this 25th day of August, 1986.
Offered by: Carlson
Seconded by: Paulson
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
It had been recommended that financial support for the Project be on the basis of
05 per capita. Mayor Nawrocki suggested that financial participation in the Pro-
t for this year be 25:f of the budget for 1987.
,tion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to authorize up to $300 for the Anoka County
Mediation Project and that the funds be taken from the Unappropriated General Fund
Balance, and, furthermore, that this funding be subject to participation by other
municipalities. Roll call: All ayes
4a. Oral Petitions
Andrew Kohlan, who owns lots on 44½ Avenue, advised the Council of his intent to
build on Lots 1,2,3,4,5 and 17. He does not intend to build on the other lots he
owns in the area as there would be too much costly soil improvements required to
make them buildable. All of the lots owned by Mr. Kohlan in the area are soon to
be tax-forfeit. He atso advised the Council he only intends to pay the back taxes
and special assessments which are due on the ]ots he will be improving. Mayor
Nawrocki observed this as an inequity. No Council action was taken. Mr. Kohlan
stated that he will be requesting a variance on one of the lots in the future.
5. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1127: Pertaining to Allowing Bells on Food/
Beverage Vehicles
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Nawrocki noted receipt to two petitions against this ordinance. He also stated
his opposition to this ordinance in that the ordinance addressing this matter which
was passed previously was given considerable consideration.
ORDINANCE NO. 1127
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO
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.OWING BELLS ON FOOD/BEVERAGE VEHICLES
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section l: Section 5.608(5) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21,
1977, which currently reads as follows, to-wit:
No licensee under this sectioo shall call attention to his business or
to his merchandise by blowing a horn, ringing a bell, by the use of a
voice amplifying device, or by any other method of causing a loud noise.
Shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit:
No licensee under this section shall call attention to his business or
to his merchandise by blowing a horn, ringing a bell, by the use of a voice
amplifying device, or by any other method of causing a loud noise, pro-
vided, however, that a licensee under this section may sound a manually
operated bell between noon and 8:30 p.m. daily, during the months of June,
July and August, which produces a noise level no greater than 65 decibels
when measured at the source of the noise.
No licensee permitted to ring a bell under this section shall do so within
300 feet of where the same licensee has rung a bell during the same calendar
day if more than fifteen minutes has elapsed between the aforementioned acts
of bell ringing.
tion 2: Section 10.301(3) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21,
1977, which currently reads as follows, to-wit:
No person engaged in commercial activities associated with itinerant peddlars,
transient merchants, or solicitors, shall:
(a)
Call attention to his business or to his merchandise by blowing a horn,
ringing a bell, by the use of a voice amplifying device, or by any
other method of causing a loud noise, or
(b) Sell or solicit on Sunday, or after the hour of 9:00 p.m. unless an
appointment with the customer has been arranged in advance, or
(c)
Enter or conduct business upon premises where a sign or plaque is
conspiculously posted stating that no solicitors or peddlars are
allowed unless a prior appointment is arranged with a resident of
said permises.
Shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit:
(a)
Call attention to his business or to his merchandise by blowing a horn,
ringing a bell, by the use of a voice amplifying device, or by any other
method of causing a loud noise, except as permitted by Section 5.608(5)
of this Code, or
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(b) Sell or solicit on Sunday, or after the hour of 9:00 p.m. unless
an appointment with the customer has been arranged in advance, or
(c)
Enter or conduct business upon premises where a sign or plaque is
conspiculously posted stating that no solicitors or peddlars are
allowed unless a prior appointment is arranged with a resident of
said premises.
Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty
(30) days after its passage.
First reading:
Second reading:
Date of Passage:
August 11, 1986
August 25, 1986
August 25, 1986
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Petkoff
Peterson
Paulson, Petkoff, Peterson - aye
Carlson, Nawrocki - nay
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1129, Relating to Charitable Gambling
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there
lng ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1129
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, RELATING TO CHARITABLE
GAMBLING
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section l: Section 10.302(1) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed
June 21, 1977, which currently reads as follows, to-wit:
10.302(1)
No person who owns or operates an establishment at which beer is
sold on-sale, shall permit any gambling or gambling devices on
the premises of such establishment.
Shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit:
10.302(1)
No person who owns or operates an establishment at which liquor
or beer is sold on-sale, shall permit any gambling or gambling
devices on the premises of such establishment except as other-
wise permitted by law.
Section 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and ~fter thirty
(30) days after its passage.
st reading:
reading:
Date of passage:
August 11, 1986
August 25, 1986
August 25, 1986
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fered by: Peterson
:onded by: Petkoff
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
c. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1130; Ordinance Pertaining to Sanitary Sewer
Easement
This ordinance covers vacation of all but ten feet of an easement at 4314 Jefferson
Street.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being
ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. ll30
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO
SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
The easement for installation, maintenance, repair and upkeep of trunk
sanitary sewer through the east one-half of Lot Eight (8), Block Four
(4), Rearrangement of Block "AI', Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis
is hereby vacated except that the City of Columbia Heights reserves and
does not vacate that portion of the aforedescribed easement described
as follows, to-wit:
An easement for installation, maintenance, repair and upkeep of trunk
sanitary sewer over, under, across, and through the north ten feet
(10') of the east one-half (½) of Lot Eight (8), Block Four (4),
Rearrangement of Block I'A'~, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis,
according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the
office of the County Recorder in and for Anoka County, Minnesota.
Section 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty
(30) days after its passage.
First reading: August 25, 1986
The second reading of Ordinance No. ll30 will be on September 8, 1986.
d. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1132: Ordinance Vacating that part of the West
Alley Located on Property Owned by First Lutheran Church
The purpose of this ordinance is to vacate a portion of the alley located in the
block 40th to 41st, Quincy to Monroe.
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1132
.EING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, VACATING A
CERTAIN ALLEY
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
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iction 1:
The City of Columbia Heights herewith vacates the public alley over
the following described property:
That part of the east-west alley in Block 58, Columbia Heights Annex
to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying east of the southerly
extension of the west lot line of Lot 23 and west of the northerly
extension of the west lot line of Lot 17.
Section 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
thirty (30) days after its passage.
First reading: August 25, 1986
The second reading of this ordinance is scheduled to be held on September 8, 1986.
6. Communications
a. First Lutheran Church - 1555 40th Avenue
Representatives of the First Lutheran Church requested permission to allow temporary
parking at their new facility so services may be conducted there. Pastor Mork advised
the Council that it is the desire of the church to use the existing blacktop area
plus some grassy area on the property for temporary parking. He noted that the church
has gone out for bids for installation of the parking tot and anticipated that the
lot would be completed within ninety days. Pastor Mork also stated that the northeast
corner of the property will not be used for parking and that he has advised people
in the neighborhood of this fact.
tion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to grant the First Luthern Church permission to
low temporary parking on its property for a period not to exceed ninety days. Roll
call: All ayes
b. V.F.W. Post #230, Request for Extension of Conditional Use Permit
The Post is seeking a sixty day extension on its Conditional Use Permit because of
extenuating circumstances regarding the commencement of the construction.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to approve a sixty day extension of the condi-
tional use permit issued to the Columbia Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #
230. Roll call: Ail ayes
c. Traffic Commission - Installation of Stop Signs in Alley
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the installation of stop signs
on both ends of the alley located between Huset Park and 4Oth Avenue, and Jefferson
Street and Quincy Street. Roll call: All ayes
7. Old and New Business
a. Old Business
1. Consent Agendas
Councilmember Paulson requested staff to poll other cities regarding their use of
consent agendas. The City Manager noted that a poll of this nature had been done
when the subject of consent agendas had been considered in the past. Councilmember
Petkoff felt this item should be discussed at a Council work session.
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1. 1986 Anoka County C.D.B.G. Restoration of Deferred Funds
As a result of the enactment of the Urgent Supplemental Appropriations Act, a
large part of the cut of 1986 C.D.B.G. funds has been restored. The City's budget
for this program has been increased by $23,661. The Council held a lengthy dis-
cussion regarding the use of these funds. Councilmember Paterson noted that the
Human Services Commission had decreased all of its recommendated uses for public
services projects by 15~ and felt these decreases should be restored. Reference
was made to one of the public service projects which did not use its allocation.
Mayor Na~.;rocki a~d Councilmember Petkoff requested that the Human Services Com-
mission review, all of organizations recommended to receive funding and their use
of these funds. Mayor Na~..rocki noted that the daycare center, the senior citizen
program and the teen center in Murzyn Hall would all qualify for these funds as
well.
Motion by Paterson, second by Carlson to amend the City's 1986 C.D.B.G Program
activities as follows:
a. Acquisition of Deteriorated Structures within the City's Downtown
Redevelopment District
b. Columbia Heights Historical Preservation Record
c. Columbia Heights Industrial Base Inventory
d. Parkview Villa Senior Citizen Highrise Handicapped Unit Renovation
e. Downtown Business Fair
f. Public Service Projects (referred to Human Services Commission)
$92,181
5,O00
5,000
10,OOO
5,000
20,665
$137,846
Roll call: All ayes
2. Anoka County C.D.B.G. - Joint Cooperation Agreement
This agreement will allow the City's continued participation in the C.D.B.G. Program.
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execute the Joint Cooperation Agreement for continued participation in the Urban
County Community Development Block Grant Program between the City of Columbia
Heights and Anoka County. Roll call: All ayes
3. ~dvertising Campaign for Top Valu Liquor
The Liquor Operations Manager is requestinq authorization for an eiaht-week ~dver-
rising campaign to be published in the Twin City Reader. Members of the Council
had questions regarding this particular publication as well as questions regarding
the targeted market and hours of operation of some of the liquor stores. Mayor
~awrocki observed that the marketing strategies employed by the Manager have appeared
to be very affective and that each month the operation continues to show impressive
growth.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to table this item for ~dditional information.
Roll call: Ali ayes
4. 1986 Police and Fire Reserve Appreciation Dinner
Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,073
in conjunction with the City's Annual Police and Fire Reserve Appreciation Oinner
held on October 25, 1986; and, furthermore, to authorize staff to proceed
the necessary arrangements. Roll call: All ayes
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Latify Action of Staff to Rekey the Murzyn Hall Building and to Purchase
icap Door Handles
Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to ratify the action of the Acting City Manager
regarding the rekeying of doors and the purchase of door handles suitable for the
handicapped at Murzyn Hall; however, at an expense not to exceed S3,938; and, further-
more, that such purchases and services be provided by Security Control Systems, Inc.
of Minneapolis. Roll call: All ayes
6. Schools and Conferences
a. Attendance of Working Foreman at the American Water Works Association Distribution
Systems Symposium
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to authorize the attendance of Lauren McClanahan,
Working Foreman, at the American Water Works Association Distribution Systems Symposium
to be held in Minneapolis, Mn., on September 7 - 10, 1986; and, furthermore, to
reimburse related expenses. Mayor Nawrocki stated he had reviewed the agenda of the
Symposium and did not see how this material related to the position of Working Foreman.
Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Nawrocki - nay
b. Attendance of Director of Recreation and Community Education and Assistant Director
at the Minnesota Recreation and Park Administration Annual Conference.
Motion by Paulson to authorize the attendance of John Tiggas, Director of Recreation
and Community Education, and Maureen Donlin, Assistant Directo~ at the Minnesota
Recreation and Park Administration Annual Conference to be held on September 24 - 26,
1986, in Duluth, Minnesota~ and, furthermore, to reimburse related expenses. Mayor
Tjrocki questioned why two staff members should be attending this conference. Motion
s for lack of a second.
he City Manager noted that members of the Recreation and Community Services Commission
may choose to attend this conference although none of them have indicated this desire
at this time.
Motion by Nawrocki, second by Petkoff to authorize the attendance of one staff member
of the Recreation Department and any member of the Recreation and Community Services
Commission who is willing to give up some of his/her personal time at the Minnesota
Recreation and Park Administration Annual Conference to be held September 24 - 26,
1~86, in Duluth, Minnesota; and, furthermore, to reimburse related expenses. Roll call:
All ayes
Mayor Nawrocki requested that members of the Con~nission be contacted in the near future
regarding this conference.
?. Authorization to Seek Bids
The Council reviewed the items and their approximate costs in this request. The Public
Works Director reviewed the purpose/use of each piece of equipment. It was noted that
the sewer rodder machine could be gotten for City use through one of the City's joint
power agreements. Mayor Nawrocki stated that the budget must be relooked at before any
of these purchases are made.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to seek bids for
one four-wheel drive, 1-ton truck; one van; replacement of overhead doors at the
Municipal Service Center; purchase of a replacement sewer fodder machine; and, one
patcher unit. Roll call: All ayes
B. Award of Bid - Dump Truck
Public Works Director reviewed the bids received for this truck, It Has noted
if the Council authorizes the recommended bidder that the warranty work on the
vehicle will be done at Minar Ford in New Brighton.
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to award the purchase of a 33,000 GVW truck
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th dump body and sander and underbody plow in the amount of $52,632 from Superior
rd of Plymouth, Minnesota, 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
RECESS: 10:30 p.m.
RECONVENE: 10:50 p.m.
9. Plat Approval on University Heights
The developer of University Heights is requesting final plat approval' since it relates
to the company's financing of the project. It was noted that this approval would require
a public hearing. Action was taken by the Council establishing a public hearing date
but this action was tater stricken from the record as the City Attorney reviewed minutes
of a previous meeting where a public hearing was held.
10. Change Order for Murzyn Hall - Pre-heater Booster on Existing Dishwasher
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize staff to pursue a change order for
replacement of a pre-heater booster for the dishwasher unit at Murzyn Hall. Rolt call:
Alt ayes
11. Establish Date for Public Hearing - Transfer of Cable Television Franchise
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to establish September 29, 1986 at 7:30 p.m.
as the public hearing for the purpose of considering Transfer of the Cable Tele-
vision Franchise. Roll call: A11 ayes
Mayor Nawrocki inquired if this public hearing was to consider transfer of the fran--
ise or of the stock. A member of the staff left the meeting to contact the Cable
al counsel regarding this matter.
12. Other New Business
a. Business Conducted on Columbus Day
It was noted that the regularly scheduled Council meeting would fall on Columbus
Day in October and whether or not this was a business day in City Hall was discussed.
It was determined that this day was exchanged as a holiday and would be a regular work
day.
b. Appointment to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to concur in the appointment of Verlin Vedders
to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Roll call: All ayes
c. Request to Approve Alley Party
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to approve an alley party on Saturday, B~ptember
20, 1986 from noon until 11:00 p.m. in the alley 40th to 41st Avenues, Monroe to Madi-
son Streets. Rol1 call: All ayes
8. Reports
a. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney advised the Council of the status of the hearings regarding egress
from the parking lot south of Murzyn Hall onto 39th Avenue across Soo Line railroad
tracks. It was noted that at the recent hearing the Council's resolution dedicating
s area as a public right-of-way was submitted. A decision on this matter is ex-
ted by mid-September.
The City Attorney has given a report to the City Manager regarding the Relief Associa-
tion. He noted that it is observed that tl~e City receives more duties in the business
of the Association of a day to day basis.
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City Attorney advised the Council that the plat for University Heights was approved
adopted at the May 9, 1985 Council meeting.
on by Peterson, second by Petkoff to approve the final plat for University HeightS,.
Second Addition dated July 17, 1986. Roll call: All ayes
Legal counsel for cable matters for the City of Columbia Heights was contacted by phone
regarding transfer of stock or of the franchise. He advised the public hearing in ques-
tion was for transfer of stock. Mayor Nawrocki suggested further consideration of this
matter was in order.
Motion b~ Petkoff, second by Carlson to establish a date for the public hearing for
the transfer oF stock or of the franchise be the subject of a special Council meeting
on August 27, 1986 at 9:30 p.m.. Roll call: All ayes
b. Report of the City Manager
Copies of the City Manager's report were distributed and the following items were
discussed:
1. Lions Club Regarding Single Event Beer Licenses: Members of the Lions Club are
questioning the need to file separate applications for each single event beer licen-
se The City Attorney noted that the liquor licenses are the topic and they are not
strictly for the serving of beer. He advised that one license can cover many dif-
ferent occasions but that each site would have to be brought to the Council for
approval. At this point in time the Lions Club is specifically applying for a beer
license for the Mall Celebration on September 13th and the Booster Dance on November
28th.
ger,
Items Raised at August llth Council Meeting: This matter addressed eight items
at the August llth Council meeting and responded to by the Acting City Mana-
3. HRA Board Walk-thru of Medical Center and Parking Ramp: The Council was advised
that a walk-thru of the Columbia Park Medical Center and the parking ramp is scheduled
for September 9th at 6:00 p.m..
9. Licenses
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the licenses as listed upon payment
of proper fees. Roll call: All ayes
10. Payment of Bills
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds.
Roll call: All ayes
Adjournment
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson
All ayes
Jo-~e Student, Council -S'-~cretary
call:
August 22, 1986
City of Columbia Heights
Office of the Mayor
590 - 40th Ave. N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN
Mayor Nawrocki and Councilmembers,
We are requesting approval for our 5th Annual Alley Party
to be held on Saturday, September 20th, 1986, from noon
until 11:00 P.M. We want to block-off the alley which runs -
40th to 41st Ave. between Madison and Monroe.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Sincerely~
Diana Riel(Mrs. Lester)
4010 Monroe St. N.E.
Columbia Heights
788-4824