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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApr 14, 1986OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING RIL 14, 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 minister scheduled to offer the Invocation was unable to attend. Secretary Pro-rem Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to appoint Karen Kolb as Secretary Pro-tem. Roll call: All ayes Mayor Nawrocki noted that Jo-Anne Student, the Council Secretary, is absent because of the death of her father-in-law. The Mayor extended the sympathies of the Council and of the staff. 3. Minutes of Previous ~eetings Motion by Petkoff, second by Pau~lson to approve the minutes of the Public Improvement Hearing of March 20th, the Regular Council Meeting of March 24th, the Public Improve- ment Hearing of March 25th, the Public Improvement Hearing of March 31st, and the Public Improvement Hearing of April 9th, as presented in writing and that the read- ~g be dispensed with. Roll call: All ayes Oral Petitions is Ballingrud of 3940 Johnson Street presented a petition to the Council citing residents' opposition to the parking ban being proposed with the reconstruction of Johnson Street. It was the contention of these residents that this parking ban would pose a hardship on them and that parking on one side of the street should be con- sidered. Mayor Nawrocki noted that he had spoken to the Commissioner of the Trans- portation Department regarding this matter and it appeared favorable that parking on one side of this street would be permitted north of 39th Avenue. 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 The City Manager requested that the second reading of this ordinance be continued until the next Council meeting. He advised the Council that notices regarding this second reading and public hearing had not been mailed to owners of property within 300 feet of the affected property. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson that the second reading of Ordinance No. 1120 be continued until the next regular Council meeting. Roil call: All ayes b. Resolution No. 86-28, Apgroving amendments to a mortgage origination and sale agreement for mortgages The bond counsel from Holmes & Graven explained why this resolution was necessary. Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Regular Council Meeting Aprii 14, 1986 page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 86-28 BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE MORTGAGE ORIGINATION AND SALE AGRE- EMENT FOR MORTGAGES ORIGINATED IN COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, A BUILDER-DEVELOPER AND RESALE COM~ITMENT AGREEMENT RELATING TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, ALL RELATING TO THE 1982 SINGLE MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND PROGRAM UNDERTAKEN JOINTLY BY THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THE CITY OF MOORHEAD AND THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN A~ID FOR THE CITY OF ROBBI~ISDALE, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, pursuant to its 1982 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program ("the Program"), the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota ("the City") authori- zed the issuance of Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1982, issued jointly with the City of Moorhead, Minnesota, the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Robbinsdale, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, there have been prepared certain amendments to the Mortgage Origination and Sale Agreements for mortgage loans originated in Columbia Heights, dated as of December 29, 1982, in order to more accurately and efficiently carry out the intent'of the Program; and WHEREAS, there has been prepared an amendment to the Builder-Developer and Resale Commitment Agreement, dated as of December 29, 1982 and approved by the City; IOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, 1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Amendment to the Mortgage Origination and Sate Agreement for mortgage loans originated in Columbia Heights, and the Amendment to the Builder-Developer and Resale Agreement, which documents are hereby approved in the form now on file with the City Manager, with such necessary and appropriate variations, om- missions, and insertions as are not materially inconsistent with such form, and as the Mayor, in his discretion, shall determine. 2. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver on behalf of the City such additional certificates and documents as are deemed necessary to bond counsel to effectuate the agreements contained in the aforementioned Amendments. Adopted this 14th day of April, 1986. Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Paulson Roll call: All ayes Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1986 page 3 ¢. Resolution No. 86-29; Pertaining to Variance of Johnson Street Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to waive the reading of the resolution there being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes RESOLUTION NO. 86-29 BEING A RESOLUTION INDEMNIFYING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FROM CERTAIN CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE JOHNSON STREET DESIGN VARIANCE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights: That the City shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the State of Minnesota and all its agents and employees of and from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action of any nature or character arising out of or by reason of, in any manner, the construction of Municipal State Aid Street 119 (Johnson Street) from 37th Avenue to 40th Avenue in any other manner than as a 30 mile per hour design in accordance with the Minnesota Rule ~8820.9912 and further agrees to defend at its sole discretion and expense any action or proceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting any claim of whatsoever character arising as a result of the granting of this variance. Passed this 14th day of April, 1986. Offered by: Carlson ~conded by: Paulson 1 call: All ayes Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki d. Resolution Adopting Changes in Non-Union Group Salary Ranges, Establishing Salaries for Non-Unionized City Positions, and Changing Employer's Contribution to Fringe Benefits Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to defer this matter to a Council work session. Roll call: All ayes There is a Council work session scheduled for Tuesday, April 15th at 9:00 P.M. e. Other Ordinances and Resolutions There were three additional ordinances on the sale of property which were con- sidered later in the meeting. 6. Communications a. Planning and Zoning Commission The minutes of the last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting were discussed. That portion of the minutes which addressed the interest of a business opening on the northern most part of Central Valu Mall was discussed. ~ayor Nawrocki expressed concern with signage on the north side of the building. He felt signage had been pro- hibited on the north side as it had on the south side. The City Attorney advised the Council he will review the redevelopment agreement with Kraus-Anderson regarding his matter. Regular Council Meeting Apri~l 14, 1986 page 4 Traffic Commission 1. Petition for Traffic Signals at 42nd and Central Avenues Since Central Avenue is a State highway, the City Manager noted that any traffic signals to be placed at this location must be approved and authorized by the State Department of Transportation. A petition from residents on 42nd Avenue was submitted to the Traffic Commission requesting traffic signals on 42nd and Central noting that it was very difficult to enter the line of traffic going south on Central and that this was a dangerous area for vehicular as well as pedestrian traffic. Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to refer the petition regarding signals on 42nd and Central Avenues to MN/DOT for response. Roll call: All ayes c. Westside Parking Facility - Wargo Court Development Site ~ Possible Redevelopment of Heights Theatre Site A member of the HRA staff reviewed the bid tabulations for the parking facility and advised the Council that the apparent low bidder was Adolphson and Peterson. The project was discussed as were the building design and construction. Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to award the bid to Adolphson and Peterson in the amount of S1,250,800. Roll call: All ayes The HRA Director of Community Development advised the Council that the HRA has re- ceived a request from Ruvelson and Associates, Incorporated to enter into a ninety day exclusive negotiation for the Wargo Court site. It is the intention of this business to develop the site with a retail and/or office building. Todd Stutz of HRA advised the Council he will be scheduling a meeting of the School Board, the HRA and the City Council within the next thirty days to review this developer's ~reliminary plans for the site. Stutz also noted that he had advised the developer be sensitive to Wargo Court and addresses this in his plans. Mayor Nawrocki expressed a concern that this developer work closely with the School Board. Stutz stated that other developers had expressed interest in this area but that they were suggesting a one-tenant type of facility. He noted that this project will be similar to that built by this developer on the south side of Central Avenue at 41st Avenue. Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to concur with the action of the HRA to give a ninety day exclusive development agreement on Wargo Court to Ruvelson and Associates, Incorporated. Roll call: All ayes Stutz advised the Council had been contacted by representatives of a health and fitness firm about developing the area presently occupied by the Heights Theatre and the Dairy Queen on Central Avenue to accommodate a fitness center. This would be a full service facility housing a running track, a swimming pool and all other appointments appropriate for such activities. This particular company is the largest fitness company in the United States. The HRA Board will be meeting with representa- tives of the company this week. d. State Aids Mayor Nawrocki referred to a bulletin received from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities advising officials that the Legislature did not cut any municipal aids for this year. Me noted that the Legislature also authorized a modest increase in state aids for 1987. e. Insurance Informational Meeting A letter has been received from Dale Hadtrath regarding an informational meeting scheduledfor 24th in the Council Chambers. An invitation to attend this April meeting had been extended to other municipalities. The intent of the meeting is for these cities to explore the setting up of a trust for self insuring and the purchasing of other kinds of municipal insurance together. Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1986 page 5 Old and New Business a. Old Business 1. Sale of Parcels at 4232 and 4304 Fifth Street Three purchase proposals were received for these city-owned parcels. Mayor Nawrocki opened the bids received. Dynamic Designs, Incorporated bid $9,727 for the parcel at 4232 Fifth Street and $10,477 for the parcel at 4304 Fifth Street; Countrywide Builders, Incorporated bid $12,551 for the parcel at 4232 Fifth Street; and, A1 Dirkson bid $13,511 for the parcel at 4304 Fifth Street. All bids included checks for the twenty percent earnest money and all bidders stated they intended to build single family homes on these parcels. The Council discussed the appraisals received for these parcels. The City Attorney reviewed his memo dated April 7, 1986 which addressed the securing of clear title for these parcels. The City has a marketable title for 4232 Fifth Street. The City Attorney advised that first readings could be held on the ordl. nances transferring title to these parcels but he would llke to meet with the high bidder for the par- cel at 4304 Fifth Street before the second reading is held. Mayor Nawrocki read Ordinance No. 1121. ORDINANCE NO. 1121 BEING AN ORDINANCE CONVEYING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: ion 1: The City of Columbia Heights shall convey the following described real estate to Countrywide Builders, In~nrDnrmteM, to-,.~itt Lot 7, Block 27, Columbia Heights 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: April 14, 1986 Mayor Nawrocki read Ordinance No. 1122 ORDINANCE NO. 1122 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 Alvin L. Derksen. to-wit: Lot 14, Block 1, 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 Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1986 page 6 deed to accomplish said conveyance. Section 3: First reading: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. Aprll 14, 1986. 2. Sale of Parcel at 679 43rd Avenue N.E. The Council had requested that the three residents who had indicated interest in purchasing this parcel submit their bids at this Council meeting. The City Manager distributed copies of a letter received from one of these residents stating he will no be bidding. Only one bid was received. This was a bid from a party who had pre- viously bid on this property. In the cover letter accompanying the bid the party stated he would hold with his original bid if it were the only bid received. He raised his second bid in anticipation of there being additional bids. The City torney advised the award be set aside but the ordinance receive a first reading. The City Attorney will meet with the bidder before the second reading and establish the legal bid as well as discuss the securing of a marketable title. Mayor Nawrocki read Ordinance No. 1123 ORDINANCE NO. 1123 BEING AN ORDINANCE CONVEYING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: ion 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 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: April 14, 1956 3. Revocation of Liquor License At this point in time the Columbia Heights' Jaycees have been unable to obtain dram shop insurance. The City Manager recommended this item be tabled. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to table this item until the next regular Council meeting. Roll call: All ayes Other Old Business resident at 4444 Jackson Street inquired if the City Council could help alleviate noise problems his neighborhood is experiencing with a nearby liquor lounge. He was advised this lounge is located in Hilltop although the Columbia Heights Police Depart- ment provides police protection under contract for Hilltop. The resident stated he had already discussed this matter with the Police Chief. The Mayor suggested that Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1986 page 7 ie resident contact the Police Department when he observes any problem in this area. The noise problems could be pursued further with the Hilltop City Council who issues the license for this establishment. Ordinance No. 1124; Conveying Certain Real Estate to David and Marlaine Szurek. The City Attorney had some question regarding an alley easement but this will be addressed before the second reading of the ordinance. 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 1: The City of Columbia Heights shall convey the following described real estate to David and Marlaine Szurek, to-wit: Lots 49 and 50, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota EXCEPT The south 130.00 feet of the east 90.00 feet of said Lot 50 AND EXCEPT The SOL, th 140.00 feet of said Lot 49 and the south 140.O0 feet of the west 20.00 feet of said Lot 50 AND EXCEPT That part of the north 175.00 feet of Lots 49 and 50, Block 3, Reservoir Hills, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying westerly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot 49, distant 27.42 feet east of the northwest corner of said Lot 49: thence to a point on the south line of the north 175.O0 feet of said Lot 50, distant 20.00 feet east of the southwest corner of the north 175.00 feet of said Lot 50. Reserving and subject to a roadway and utllity easement in favor of the City of Columbia Heights, a municipal corporation, over the 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.O0 feet of said Lots 49 and 50 not lying within previously described roadway easement. ection 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 Reg,!ar Council Meeting April 14, 1986 page 8 thirty (30) days after its passage. First reading: April 14, 1986 b. New Business 1. Fitness Contractor Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to table this item until the next Council meeting for additional information. Roll call: All ayes This item will be an agenda item for the next Council work session. 2. Change Order #E-2, Murzyn Hall Renovation and Addition This change order involves two items in the project, the first is for part of the modifications that were revised in the kitchen area and the second is additional outlets and conduit for phone jacks in the Recreation Department's area. Discussion followed regarding both of these changes. Members of the Council expressed concern with that part of the change order regarding the kitchen area and requested further information. Who was paying the costs of the changes in the Recreation Department was discussed and it was felt these costs should come out of the Recreation Depart- ment budget. Mayor Nawrocki felt this change order could be authorized but it would receive additional study before it was signed by him. Councilmember Petkoff felt some of the proposed charges were excessive in that most of the work merely involved rearranging not actual additional work. Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into Change Order #E-2 on John P. Murzyn Hall renovations and addition. Roll 11: All ayes 3. Purchase of Sanafoam Vaporooter Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the purchase of 80 gallons of sanafoam vaporooter from Davies Water Equipment Company in the amount of $4,032; and, furthermore, that the City Council recognizes this purchase to be a prop- rietary item. Roll call: All ayes 4. Charitable Gambling Softball members of Dave's Bar are seeking Council approval for exempted gambling in conjunction with their raffle ticket fundraiser. They also sent a letter re- questing a raffle exemption permit to the State's Charitable Gambling Control Board. There was a lengthy discussion regarding this request. It was noted that this group did not meet most of the criteria for organizations wishing to gamble according to the City's resolution No. 86-11. There was a question whether or not the Council wished to get involved with raffle type activities. Mayor Nawrocki felt there should be a community interest in controlling gambling-type activities. The City Manager noted that the information received from the Gambling Board was incomplete regarding requirements of the statute. Alternatives re§ar'ding Council action on this matter were discussed. The City Manager noted that the group did not follow the State's guidelines for submitting their request thirty days in advance. The City Manager suggested that the special Council meeting could be scheduled if additional information is received before the planned event. Councilmembers Petkoff and Peterson felt this request should be handled by the State and the Council should take no action on it. When tabling of this matter was discussed Councilmember Petkoff said he would not support it if it meant that this request would be delayed in receiving ther a denial or an approval. Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to table this matter for additional information. Roll call: Paulson, Peterson, Nawrocki - aye Petkoff, Carlson - nay Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1986 page 9 Retain Consulting Services to Prepare a Financial Analysis Regarding Transfer of Ownership - Cable TV Franchise The City Manager stated the reasons for recommending that a financial analysis be done on the transfer of the cable television franchise. He referred to the infor- mation received to date from the Cable Communications Commission counsel. A lengthy discussion followed regarding what transfers of ownership are being proposed and to whom. A detailed review was given as to the status of the ownership transfers. It was noted that the costs for this analysis will be prorated as the City of Col- umbia Heights and the City of Hilltop will be participating with the Ramsey/Wash- !~gton cable franchise group. ~tion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Herbst and Thue, Limited, for the preparation of financial analysis of the transfer of ownership of the cable franchise. Councilmember Paulson requested an amendment to the motion to include a cost figure not to exceed $2,400. The requested amendment was withdrawn. Roll call: All ayes 6. Establish Date for Public Hearing Regarding Transfer of Ownership - Group W Cable Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to establish May 5, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. as the date for a public hearing to consider the transfer of stock ownership of Group W, Incorporated and to also establish May 5, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. as the date for a public hearing to consider the transfer of the franchise from Group W Cable, Incorporated, and that both public hearings be held in the City Council Chambers. Roll call: All ayes jIjjECESS: ECONVENE: ll:lO P.M. 11~20 P.M. 7. Award of Bids - Road Materials Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to award the road materials bids as follows: Asphaltic materials Koch Asphalt MC-30 Koch Asphalt MC-250 Koch Asphalt MC-800 ~ch Asphalt CRS~2 SO.85/gallon - Picked Up $0.85/gallon - Picked Up $0.85/gallon - Picked Up $O.60/gallon - Picked Up Plant mixed bituminous materials Midwest Asphalt Midwest Asphalt Bituminous Rdwys M.C. Fine A.C. Fine Winter Mix $24.00/ton - Picked Up $20.25/ton - Picked Up $47.55/ton - Picked Up $49.15/ton - Delivered Road aggregate materials Bid Item Contractor Delivered or Picked Up Unit Price Per Ton Basis For Bid Quantity (Tons) A B Alt. B Barton Sand & Gravel Hassan Sand & Gravel J.L. Shiely Co. $5.05 $4.35 $5.20 200 300 Regular Council Meeting April 14, 1986 page l0 C Hassan Sand & Gravel D $3 30 2OO D J.L. Shiely Co. D $6 O7 200 E(FA-2) J.L. Shiely Co. $8 02 700 E(FA-4) J.L. Shiely Co. $10 12 200 F Hassan Sand & Gravel D $3 30 1,500 G Hassan Sand & Gravel D $7 8O 200 Roll call: All ayes 8. Bond Rating Regarding $2,600,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1984 Moody's Investors Service Incorporated of New York revised the bond rating for those bonds sold in 1984 to "non-rate." These bonds were refinanced in September of 1985. The bond counsel and the City Manager recommend that a revised Moody rating not be pursued as they felt there would not be any adverse consequences to other outstand- ing issues of the City and that the City could, in the future, request a revised rating for this issue should an investor in this issue make such a request. Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson, based on the recommendations of the City Manager and of Miller & Schroeder financial advisors, that the City not pursue a revised rating on the 1984 $2,600,000 general obligation bond series 1984 at this ~ime. Roll call: All ayes 9. Other New Business a. Science, Technology and Energy Commission Councilmember Paulson had been contacted by the Chairman of the Commission to suggest that department heads and City staff be advised that the Commission is willing to assist in seeking out experts in various fields who may assist staff on particular subjects or who can be used as resource people. b. Boards and Commissions Reappointments Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to reappoint the following people to specific boards and commissions: James Lucke and Marge Norton to the Traffic Commission Thomas Lucas and Robert King to the Merit Commission William Hollom to the Park Board Robert Nixon to the Planning and Zoning Commission William Marshall to the Science, Technology and Energy Commission Kenneth Henke, Michael Wa]lis and David Szurek to the Cable Communications Commission Nancy Hoium and Donna Ingvarsson to the Library Board Vernon Moore to the Police and Fire Civil Service Board John Hemak to the Human Services Commission Roll call: All ayes The Mayor noted that there are still vacancies on some of these bodies and ap- ointments will be made after further Council discussion. c. Authorization to Attend the 1986 City Manager's Association Conference The City Manager is requesting authorization to attend the City Manager's Association Conference in Brainerd, Minnesota for three days in May. Regu!ar Council Meeting April 14, 1986 page ll ion by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize the attendance of the City Manager at the 1986 City Manager's Association Conference on May 14, 15, and 16, 1986 and that expenses be reimbursed. Motion by Nawrocki, second by Petkoff to amend the motion and delete authorization for attendance on May 14th. Mayor Nawrocki felt the first day of the conference had scheduled no items that would benefit the City. Roll call on amendment: Petkoff, Nawrocki - aye Paulson, Carlson, Peterson - nay Motion to amend fails. Mayor Nawrocki was of the opinion that the conference was geared more toward per- sonal development and that these three days would be better spent handling other matters. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson - aye Nawrocki - nay d. Murzyn Hall Change Order The Council is being requested to approve Change Order M-3 which includes plumbing changes in the revised kitchen plans and piping to a drinking fountain. It was noted that this change order was initiated on February 24th and not received by staff until April 14th. There was a lengthy discussion regarding many of the items in that part of the change order dealing with. the revised kitchen plans. Councilmember Petkoff felt many of these costs had no basis. The City Engineer is meeting with the archi- tect for further explanation of this change order and what appears to be oversights. ~otion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for Change Order M-3. The Mayor will not sign the change order if all questions and concerns of the Council are not satisfactorily answered. Roll call: All ayes Reports a. Report of the City Manager The City Manager's report was submitted in written form and the following items were discussed: 1. Appointments to Various Positions: The City Manager appointed June Johnston to the position of City Accountant effective May 5, 1986 at the entry level wage rate ($2,150 - 1985 salary schedule) and Klm Robinson to the position of Meter Reader effective April 14, 1986 at the entry level wage rate of $4.13. Councilmember Carlson inquired where these employees live. 2. LP Gas Tank: Mayor Nawrocki inquired if there is anything new to report on the status of the LP Gas tank at the station located on Central at 37th. The City Manager will be discussing this matter with the Building Inspector. Conformance to the sign ordinance regarding this tank will also be pursued. b. Report of the City Attorney The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time. 9. Licenses Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to approve the license applications as listed upon payment of proper fees and that the itinerant food concession license application for the V.F.W. softball tournament have the fee waived. Roll call: ,11 ayes Regu~lar Council Meeting April 14, 1986 page 12 Payment of Bills Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to pay the bills as listed out of proper funds. Roll call: All ayes Adjournment call: All ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki Kar~-~-Kolb, Secretary Pro-rem April 2~ 1986 lJhe City Council of ,Columbia Heights has agreed to upgrade to State Aid road~ the portion of Johnson St. between 37th Ave. NE to bOth Ave. NE. A piece just over two blocks long. We do not oppose this action. However~ at the last Council meeting~ the city engineers informed us that they had applied for a varience for the construction of this street and that this would be grant- ed with the provision that there be no ~arking on any side be- tween 39th Ave. and 40th We~ the undersigned~ feel that this "No Parking" regulation will create a real hardship for those of us who live in the southern half of this block. We see no reason why there can not be parking on one side of the street~ especially from the hill southward. It seems that our tax monies should be spent to make this a better place to live ±nstead of creating a real inconveience and hardship for some.