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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApr 28, 1986OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1986 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 P.M.. 1. Roll Call Paulson, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present Petkoff - absent 2. Invocation The Invocation was offered by Reverend Paul Aldrich of St. Matthew Church. 3. Minutes of Previous Meetings Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 14th and the Board of Review of April 21st, as presented in writing and that the reading be dispensed with. Roll call: All ayes 4. Oral Petitions Gayle Norberg, Chairman of the Science, Technology and Energy Commission advised the Council that the Commission is prepared and willing to focus its energies in areas where the City may have needs. He elaborated by telling the Council the members of the Commission will seek out outside experts in specific areas to assist staff and various departments. He requested that the City Manager be directed to have department heads compile lists of needs in their departments which can be addressed by the Commission and present these lists at the next Commission meeting. Mayor Nawrocki noted that Councilmember Paulson who represents the Council on the Com- mission had made a similar request at the last Council meeting. The City Manager will have this item on the next department head meeting agenda. 5. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1120: Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, as Amended, Pertaining to Conditional Uses in a Retail Business District This ordinance is the result of a request from Columbia Heights' Motors. 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. ll20 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO CONDITIONAL USES IN A RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 9.113 (2) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which currently reads as follows, to-wit: 9.113 (2) Conditional Uses Within any "RB" Business District, no structure or land shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. (a) Accessory buildings. (b) Dwelling units provided. (c) The units do not access the first floor, and access to dwellings in an exclusive entrance. (d) Off-street parking lots subject to Section 9.116 (2). RegUlar Council Meeting April 28, 1986 page 2 (e) Public utility structures which shall conform to the yard requirements and architectural style of the neighborhood. (f) Open sales lots subject to Section 9.116 (14). (g) Motor fuel stations (minor) and major fuel stations with minor repairs (not to exceed 4 bays) subject to Section 9.117. (h) Restaurant, cafe, tea room, bar, prepared food outlets subject to Section 9.116(15) and prepared food delivery establishments as such establishments are defined in Section 9.103 (63). (i) Drive-in businesses subject to the following requirements: (i) Hours of operation shall be confined to the period between lO:O0 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. for those serving food or drink. (ii) The entire area shall have a drainage system approved by the City Engineer. (iii) The entire area other than that occupied by the structure or planting shall be surfaced with a material which will control dust and drainage to the approval of the City Engineer. (iv) A box curb at least six (6) inches above grade shall separate the public walk from the lot except at approved entrances or exits. (v) The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of light visible from the public right-of- way or adjacent land in residential use. (j) Arcades Shall hereinafter read as follows, to-wit: 9.113 (2) Conditional Uses Within any 'IRB" Business District, no structure or land shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. (a) Accessory buildings. (b) Dwelling units provided (c) The units do not access the first floor, and access to dwellings in an exclusive entrance. (d) Off-street parking lots subject to Section 9.116(2). (e) Public utility structures which shall conform to the yard re- quirements and architectural style of the neighborhood. (f) Open sales lots subject to Section 9.116(14).. (g) Motor fuel stations (minor) and major fuel stations with minor repairs ( not to exceed 4 bays) subject to Section 9.117. (h) Restaurant, cafe, tea room bar, prepared food outlets subject to Section 9.116(15) and prepared food delivery establishments as such establishments are defined in Section 9.103(63). (i) Drive-in businesses subject to the following requirements: (i) Hours of operation shall be confined to the period between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. for those serving food or drink. (ii) The entire area shall have a drainage system approved by the City Engineer. (iii) The entire area other than that occupied by the structure or planting shall be surfaced with a material which will control dust and drainage to the approval of the City Engineer. Regular Council Meeting April 28, 1986 page 3 (iv) (v) A box curb at least six (6) inches above grade shall separate the public walk from the lot except at approved entrances and exits. The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of light visible from the public right-of- way or adjacent land in residential use. (j) Arcades (k) New auto and truck sales, used auto and truck sales in conjunction therewith, provided that the site involved therewith is a minimum of three (3) acres. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: Second reading: Date of ~assage: March 13, 1986 April 28, 1986 April 28, 1986 Offered by: Peterson Seconded by: Carlson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1121: Being an Ordinance Conveying Certain Real Estate This ordinance would authorize an agreement for the sale of property at 4232 Fifth Street to Countrywide Builders, Incorporated. 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. 1121 BEING AN ORDINANCE CONVEYING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section l: The City of Columbia Heights shall convey the following described real estate to Countrywide Builders, Inc., to-wit: Lot 7, Block 27, Columbia Heiqhts Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute a quit claim deed to accomplish said conveyance. 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: April 14, 1986 April 28, 1986 April 28, 1986 Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting April 28, 1986 page 4 Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki c. Second Reading of Ordinance No. !122; Being an Ordinance Conveying Certain Real Estate This ordinance would authorize an agreement for the sale of property located at 4304 Fifth Street to Alvin L. Derksen. Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1122 BEING AN ORDINANCE CONVEYING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section I: The City of Columbia Heights shall convey the following described real estate to Alvin L. Derksen, to-wit: Lot 14, Block l, Rearrangement of Block B of Columbia Heights Annex, Anoka County, Minnesota Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute a quit claim deed to accomplish said conveyance. :tion 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: April 14, 1986 April 28, 1986 April 28, 1986 Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Carlson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki d. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1123; Being an Ordinance Conveying Certain Real Estate This ordinance would authorize an agreement for the sale of property located at 679 43rd Avenue to John Porter. Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All aye~ ORDINANCE NO. 1123 BEING AN ORDINANCE CONVEYING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights shall convey the following described real estate to John R. Porter, to-wit: West 1/2 of Lot 3, Block 3, Rearrangement of Block A of Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, except the North 80 feet thereof. Except Regular Council Meeting Apr'il 28, 1986 page 5 Reserving to the City an easement for alley and utility purposes over, under, and across the West seven feet (7') of the above- described property. Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute a quit claim deed to accomplish said conveyance. 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: April 14, 1986 April 28, 1986 April 28, 1986 Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary e. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1124; Being an Ordinance Conveying Certain Real Estate to David and Marlaine Szurek The City Manager explained this parcel will be the result of a lotsplit from another larger parcel owned by the City. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1124 BEING AN ORDINANCE CONVEYING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE TO DAVID AND MARLAINE SZUREK The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section l: The City of Columbia Heights shall convey the following described real estate to David and Marlaine Szurek, to-wit: Lots 49 and 50, except the east 90 feet of the south 130 feet of said Lot 50, as measured along the south and east lines, respectively, of said Lot 50, and except that part of the north 175 feet of said Lots 49 and 50 lying westerly of a line drawn from a point on the north line of said Lot 49 distant 27.42 feet east of the northwest corner of said Lot 49 to a point on the south line of the north 175 feet of said Lot 50 distant 20 feet east of the southwest corner of the north 175 feet of said Lot 50, and except the south 140 feet of Lot 49, and except the south 140 feet of the west 20 feet of said Lot 50; All in Block 3, "RESERVOIR HILLS" Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota. Reserving and subject to a roadway and utility easement in favor of the City of Columbia Heights, a municipal corporation, over that part lying within 45.00 feet of a point on the north line of said Lot 49 distant 33.54 feet east of the northwest corner of said Lot 49, and an additional utility easement for storm sewer across the north 15.00 feet of said Lots 49 and 50 not lying within previously described roadway easement. Regblar Council Meeting April 28, 1986 page 6 All in Block 3, "RESERVOIR HILLS", Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota. Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute a quit claim deed to accomplish said conveyance. 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: April 14, 1986 April 28, 1986 April 28, 1986 Offered by: Carlson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary f. Resolution No. 86-30; Being a Resolution Cancelling Assessments Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: all ayes RESOLUTION NO. 86-30 BEING A RESOLUTION CANCELLING ASSESSMENTS OWHEREAS, the property known and described as: Lot 18, and the south ½ of Lot 19, Block 27, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Anoka County, Minnesota. PIN 35 30 24 24 0014 was assessed $57.00 for local improvement No. 802 AND WHEREAS, was not benefitted by the full amount designated in the original levy of said improvement No. 802, Sidewalk Repair BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to strike from Local Improvement No. 802, the amount charged against the property at 4209 - 4th Street N.E. in the amount of $63.27 which includes $6.27 interest. Passed this 28th day of April, 1986. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary G. Resolution No. 86-31; Being a Resolution Regarding Labor Agreement Between the City and AFSCME, Council No. 14, Local No. 495 Regalar Council Meetinq April 28, 1986 page 7 was some discussion regarding item #5 in the agreement, the establishment of a safety committee. Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 86-31 BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, COUNCIL NO. 14, LOCAL NO. 495 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that: The City Council accept the mediator's proposal, effective January 1st through December 31, 1987, of: l) Wages: 4.3% adjustment, effective danuary l, 1986 to December 31, 1986. 2) Insurance: $155 per month employer contribution in 1986. 3) Designation of Martin Luther Kin~ Day as a paid holiday in lieu of Columbus Day 4) Participation in ICMA - RC deferred compensation plan. 5) Establishment of a safety committee for administrative offices, to be est- ablished within thirty days of ratification of the~reement. 6) No retroactive waQe payments to anv employee terminatino emDlovment durino calendar year 1986 prior to Council ratification of a 1986 wage schedule. 7) Contract reopener in 1987 for wages and insurance only. Note: Items # 4 and # 5 would not be included in the agreement as contract language, but would be implemented by the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be hereby authorized to enter into a contract in accordance with the mediator's proposal. Passed this 28th day of April, 1986. Offered by: Paulson Seconded by: Peterson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Na~rocki Councilmember Petkoff came to the meeting at 8:05 P.M. h. Resolution No. 86-32; AdoDtinq Chan~es in Non-Union Group Salary Ranoes Establishing Salaries for Non-Unionized City Positions, and Changing Employer's Contributions to Fringe Benefits. Motion by Petkoff, second by Pautson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 86-32 iADOPTING CHANGES IN NON-UNION GROUP SALARY RANGES, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR NON-UNIONIZED CITY POSITIONS, AND CHANGING EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION5 TO FRINGE BENEFITS Regular Council Meeting April 28, 1986 page 8 OHEREAS, City Heights adopted a Wage Compensation Program the Of Columbia for non-unionized City employees effective January 1, 1980 (Resolution No. 80-47) which indicated that on an annual basis changes will be adopted in Group Salary Ranges based upon reliable survey data; and, WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights annually reviews the employer's share for various insurance programs for its non-unionized employees to compare what is paid for other employee groups in the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes salary ranges for groups of non-unionized supervisory City positions and non- unionized managerial essential, and confidential City positions, as indicated on Schedules A and B which are on file in the office of the City Manager, ef- fective January 1, 1986; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes the salary for specific non-unionized City employee positions to be effective upon such affected City employees fulfilling the requirements specified in the Wage Com- pensation Program for a salary change for such employee; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights establishes the Emp- loyer's share of non-unionized supervisory and non-unionized managerial ess- ential, and confidential employees' insurance programs, effective JaDaury 1, 1986, at $165.00 per month. Passed this 28th day of April, 1986. Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki i. Resolution No. 86-33; Being a Resolution Authorizing Participation in the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Se~f-Funde~ Dental Plan Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 86-33 BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING pAJI~TICIPATION IN THE LEAGUE OF MI.NNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST SELF-FUNDED DENTAL PLAN BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of £olumbia Heights author- izes the City Manager to provide for the City's participation in the Leagge of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Self-Funded Dental Plan, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City agrees to remit the monthly premium from May l, 1986, to duly 1, 1987, based on the funding rates listed below. Guaranteed Monthly Funding Factors - Dental Coverage: Single ..... $11.23 Family ..... $40.10 RegOlar Council Meeting April 28, 1986 page 9 I~ffered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Paulson Peterson All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki 6. Communications a. Charitable Gambling 1. Immaculate Conception Church, Class B License for Sale of Gambling Devices at Mady's Bowling Lounge Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to approve the license application of Immaculate Conception Church conditional on the rent remaining at an amount not to exceed $1.O0 per year and upon the deletion of the item in the lease agreement saying that the lease may be changed by mutual agreement. Councilmember Peterson noted that there was a typing error in the lease agreement in item #3. The class of license being applied for is Class B not Class A as stated in the agreement. Roll call: All ayes 2. Immaculate Conception Church, Class B License for Sale in Conjunction with the Church's Summerfest Celebration Various options for Council action on this item were discussed. Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson that the City Council supports the license application and that it conforms to the local requirements. Roll call: All ayes The City Manager noted that this application is for a renewal. He did not remember this matter coming before the City Council in previous years. b. Other Communications 1. Insurance Meeting Mayor Nawrocki distributed copies of a letter regarding a meeting for municipalities to discuss insurance coverage being held on Thursday, May 8th in the Columbia Heights City Hall. 2. Anoka County A letter was received from Anoka County requesting the City to advise the County of any street construction projects being planned which will impact on county roads. If the City anticipates asking the County to participate on any of these projects it would be an asset in being informed in advance for budgetary planning. The County requested a response to this request by June 15, 1986 for any 1987 projects. 7. Old and New Business a. Old Business 1. Columbia Heights Employee Fitness Program The City Manager reviewed the proposed fitness program. Discussion dealt mainly with the reward section of the program as recommended by the City Manager. He felt this program of "wellnessI', if successful, would be reflected in less sick time taken, workman compensation claims, etc.. Mayor Nawrocki was of the opinion that those positions which required good physical condition would be the most benefitted. How th~s program would be conducted was discussed. Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to establish an Employee Fitness Program consistent with information furnished by staff; and, furthermore, that recognition of fitness attainment be provided in the form of leave with pay, however, not to exceed fifteen hours of leave per employee. Regular Council Meeting April 28, 1986 page 10 Motion to amend by Petkoff, second by Carlson that participation in classes, testing, and seminars be done on employee time unless scheduled work shifts would not allow some employees to attend. Roll call: All ayes Roll call on amended motion: All ayes Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to award a contract to Fitness Associates, Incorporated of Golden Valley in an amount not to exceed $5,570 for services ren- dered in conjunction with the City of Columbia Heights' Employee Fitness Program and based upon low quotation; and, furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute an agreement for same. Funds for this program will come from the Police Department budget and from the City Manager's budget. Roll call: All ayes 2. Authorize Mayor and City Manager to Execute Purchase Agreements for Sale of City-Owned Properties Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute purchase agreements for the sale of City-owned properties at 4232 Fifth Street, 4304 Fifth Street, 679 43rd Avenue, and approximately 1410 42½ Avenue, Columbia Heights, Mn. Roll call: All ayes 3. Authorize Mayor and City Manager to Execute Purchase Agreement for Purchase of Right-of-Way on Johnson Street Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager Oto execute purchase agreements for the purchase of additional right-of-way easements in conjunction with the Johnson Street reconstruction project. Roll call: All ayes 4. Volunteer Firefighters Pension Plan Mayor Nawrocki met with a representative of the Volunteer Firefighters Department to discuss alternatives for a pension plan. The group is particularly interested in the plan presently being used by Brooklyn Park. The Mayor had suggested that the volunteers put together a general concept how their plan would work and meet at a work session with the City Council to discuss their present plan and a plan they would be interested in. b. New Business 1. Change Order for Wall Board - Myrzyn Hall Renovation and Addition This change order would provide for wallboard on a wall in the basement of the Hall. It was agreed that this wallboard would enhance the wall rather than the proposed painting of the concrete block wall. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a change order in the amount of $621.50 with Antco Construction Company for installation of wallboard and painting of wallboard. Roll call: All ayes The Public Works Director advised the Council that there is a decrease of $300 for a previously authorized change order. 2. Hazard Elimination Safety Program This program is being established for the correction of regulatory and warning sign deficiencies on non-Federal Aid local roads. 90% of the program will be federally-funded for this traffic sign update. The federal government and state governments are attempting to establish sign uniformity across the country. The City Engineer recommended participation in this program and noted that there are Regdlar Council Meeting April 28, 1986 page ll rous signs in the City which would need to be replaced to comply with the desired uniformity. The Mayor noted that it is interesting in light of the federal deficit this very expensive project is being proposed. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an intent to participate and application for funding of a Hazard Elimination Safety Program and conformance of all traffic control devices to the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Roll call: All ayes 3. Six Cities Watershed Management Organization Rules The City Engineer, who represents the City in this Organization, requested direction on the Surface Water Management Plan. This matter will be discussed at a Council work session on May 5th. Work Session Items to be Discussed Mayor Nawrocki reviewed some items to be discussed at Council work sessions. They are as follows: Appointments to boards and commissions: There are still some vacancies on various boards and commissions. Mayor Nawrocki noted that Michael Wallis resigned from the Cable Communications Commission. Liquor operation, purchase of computer equipment, administrative costs on assessments, Six Cities Water Management Organization rules, Sign Code and charitable gambling 4. Lighting in Municipal Service Center The areas where additional lighting will be installed in the Service Center are the areas where the area utilized by Public Works to make repairs on various quipment, such as swings, benches, etc., the area over the bay utilized for body repair and the area fenced in and utilized primarily for sewer and water equipment. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the performance of electrical work in the Municipal Service Center by Heights Electric Company in the amount of $2,445 based upon low, informal quotation; and, furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes 5. Approval of Recreation and Community Services Commission. Use of Fund Balance for Latchkey Seed Money and Electrical Change Order in Murzyn Hall Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the use of $753 of the Recreation and Community Services Fund Balance for payment of Change Order E-2, Murzyn Hall renovation and addition. It was noted that the architectural firm commissioned for the Murzyn Hall project failed to provide in their specifications adequate electrical service for the clerical area in the Recreation Offi'ce. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the Recreation and Community Services Commission use of up to $10,000 of the Recreation and Community Services Fund Balance for implementation and operation of a Latchkey Pilot Program at Highland Elementary School during the 1986-1987 school year. The Recreation Director advised the Council that this money will be returned from fees received from the Program. Mayor Nawrocki felt the fees for the program should be income related and when the program is being set up the Community Education Advisory Council should sider this. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting April 28, 1986 page 12 Anoka County Urban Homesteading/312 Rehab Program The Urban Homesteading Program makes available at no charge to lower income persons VA and FHA foreclosed properties in need of repair. The individual accepting the property is required to make the necessary improvements as defined by the Building Inspector. The 312 Rehab Program provides 4% up to twenty year home rehabilitation financing for families at or below 80% of the median income. Families with greater than 80% of the median are eligible for financing at the current twenty year treasury bill rate of 9%. Anoka County has designated Census Tract 514 as eligible for these programs. An HRA staff member explained why only this census tract was designated. Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize participation of the City of Columbia Heights in the Anoka County Urban Homesteading/312 Rehabilitation Program. Roll call: All ayes 7. Traffic Changes on Van Buren Street, 40th to 41st Avenues, During Parking Ramp Construction Considerations must be given to traffic flow and parking on Van Buren Street during the construction of the parking ramp adjacent to the medical clinic. Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to establish Van Buren Street, from 40th to 41st Avenues, as one-way traffic north to be effective May 5, 1986, and on-street parking be permitted on the westside Monday through Friday except the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and no parking is permitted in the construction zone and the bus area. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize Adolphson Peterson Construction Company to utilize a portion of Van Buren Street measuring twelve feet by 315 feet, however, subject to the following stipulations: a. The contractor is to provide all barricading and signing and must maintain the same during the duration of construction to the satis- faction of the City Engineer. b. Fencing is to be constructed with reflectors and flashers to the satis- faction of the City Engineer. c. Adolphson Peterson Construction Company agrees to make all necessary repairs to the street and right-of-way to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and that a $7,000 cash deposit for performance be provided. Roll call: All ayes 8. Request to Seek Bids for Dump Truck Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize the City Manager to seek bids for the purchase of a 33,000 GVW truck. Roll call: All ayes 9. Request to Seek Bids on Animal Control Service Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to authorize the City Manager to seek bids for an animal control contract since the present contractor is considered to be non-responsive. Formal termination of the present contract will be addressed. Roll call: All ayes Regular Council Meeting ~Apr'il 28, 1986 page 13 O. Purchase of Additional Right-of-Way at 4201 Central Avenue on by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase additional right-of-way at 4201 Central Avenue for the resurfacing of 42nd Avenue based upon the appraisal prepared by Schaefer- Watson Appraisal Service. Roll call: All ayes ll. Authorization to Expend Monies for 1986 Employee Picnic/Employee Christmas Party Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize the expenditure of up to $175 for partial expenses incurred for the Annual City Employees' Summer Picnic. Roll call: All ayes Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,250 for expenses incurred for the 1986 Employee Christmas Party. Roll call: All ayes 12. Establish Date for Special Meeting Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to establish a special meeting of the City Council on May 22, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. to consider award of public improvement construction contracts. A Council work session will immediately follow the adjourn- ment of the special meeting. Roll call: All ayes 13. Contract for Assistant Weed Inspector Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract for weed inspection with Mr. Walter Logacz at a cost not to exceed $2,100. Roll call: All ayes 14. Damage Claim of Mr. Emerson of 1407 46th Avenue lotion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to settle the claim of Mr. Emerson of 407 46th Avenue, Columbia Heights, in the amount of $200 for damage sustained to a pickup topper, however, such settlement to be conditioned upon execution of a waiver by Mr. Emerson. Roll call: All ayes 15. Vehicles to be Sold at Hennepin County Auction The City Manager reviewed those vehicles being put into the Hennepin County Auction. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to dispose of five vehicles at the Hennepin County Auction scheduled for May 3, 1986. Roll call: All ayes 16. Annual Spring Clean-Up Councilmember Carlson advised the Council that he had received requests regarding an annual spring clean up the City had in the past. The recycling program has re- placed this event and he was advised that any and all of the r~fuse will be taken away from a residence by our current refuse hauler. 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. 1986 Estimated assessed value for the City: There was a correction in the dollar amount of the estimated assessed value. 2. Charitable Gambling: The City Manager reviewed the fees which may be charged for investiagations and permits for gambling licenses. He recommended a draft Regular Council Meeting April 28, 1986 page 14 ordinance or resolution be put together to address the points the Council should be concerned with regarding gambling changes in the state statutes. 3. Mediation Process: The City Manager advised the Council of a mediation project presently in operation in the City of Brooklyn Center. This project provides alter- native forms of dispute resolution on a volunteer basis for parties in conflict,. whether in the family, neighborhood, business, etc.. A meeting is scheduled for those interested in the mediation process on Thursday, May 8th at 3:30 P.M.. 4. Newly-Located Propane Tank Mayor Nawrocki inquired about the status of the newly-located propane tank on 37th and Central Avenues especially regarding the signage. The City Manager stated that a memo on this item will be forthcoming. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney advised the Council of the status of the Soo Line negotiations relative to the crossing south of Murzyn Hall. The City Attorney also has checked the records regarding signage on the north side of the Central Mall. A new business will be occupying the north area of the building and the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended signage which will be illuni- nated with soft lighting. Mayor Nawrocki noted that signage on the south side of the building had been prohibited out of consideration of the abutting residential area. He had requested the City Attorney investigate this matter for the north side of the building. The City Attorney stated that the agreement with the developer did ~ot address signage on the north side of the building but did include that no itional slgnage would be permitted without a variance being granted. The January Financial Report was distributed. 9. Licenses Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to approve the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees. Roll call: All ayes 10. Payment of Bills Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes Library Auction Items Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to give the wooden cubes from the Library from last year's auction to Arnie Knutson and Steve Leese. Roll call:.All ayes Adjournment Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to adjourn All ayes ll call: J Student, Council S~-~retary t ~ meet i~a/l~5 P.~~ Mayo'6'T~Bruce G. Nawrocki