HomeMy WebLinkAboutJan 13, 1986 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
j EGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ANUARY ]3, 1986
Preceeding the convening of the Regular Council Meeting Mayor Nawrocki, Councilmember Rita
Petkoff and Counciimember Russell Paulson took their oath of office as re-elected/
newly-elected members of the Council. The swearing in ceremonies were conducted by
William Elrite, the City Clerk.
Mayor tlawrocki called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M..
1. Roll Call
Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present
2. Invocation
There was no clergyman available to offer the Invocation.
3a. City Council Reorganization Items
1. Presentation of Plaque: Mayor Nawrocki presented a plaque to out-going Councilmember
Arden Hovland in recognition of the four years he served on the City Council.
2. Council Reorganization: Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to re-appoint Council-
member Petkoff as Council President. Roll call: All ayes
Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to appoipt the following Councilmembers as
Council representatives on the following boards or commissions:
Councilmember Peterson to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Councilmember Petkoff to the Park Board
Councilmember Petkoff to the Recreation Commission
Councilmember Carlson to the Library Board
Councilmember Carlson to the Traffic Commission
Councilmember Paulson to the Community Education Advisory Council
Councilmember Paulson to the Cable Communications Commission
Councilmember Peterson to the Human Services Commission
Councilmember Carlson as Director for the Suburban Rate Authority and Mayor Naw~rocki
as alternate to that body
Councilmember Paulson to the Science, Technology and Energy Commission
and, Mayor Nawrocki to represent the City of Columbia Heights at the Minnesota League
of Cities, National League of Cities and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities.
Roll call: All ayes
3. Remarks by Mayor Nawrocki: Mayor Nawrocki made some remarks regarding the :tart ~f
a new year for city government with a reconstituted body of elected officials and com-
mented on the general operation of city government and the high quality of work and
commitment of the city employees. The Mayor also welcomed viewers to the first Council
meeting being cablecast on the City's cable television. He expressed the hope that
eventually all of the City's meetings, will be cablecast. Mayor Nawrocki recognized
the many hours of work and effort put: forth by members of the Cable Communications
Commission to bring these meetings to the viewing public. He noted that the Chairman
of the Commission, Dave Szurek, had devoted a great deal of his own time to this
project as had Ken Henke and Mike Wallis who also serve on the Commission.
3a. Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to approve the minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of December 23rd, and the Board of Trustees - Fire Relief Association Meeting
of December 24th, as presented in wrilting and that the reading be dispensed with.
Re§plar Council Meeting
January 13, 1986
page 2
1 call: All ayes
4. Oral Petitions
There were no oral petitions.
5. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1109; Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853,
City Code of 1977, Pertaining to Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the ordinance there being
ample copies available to the public. Ro11 call: All ayes
The City Manager advised the Council this ordinance will change the distance required
for the location of a propane tank in regard to structures and will require recorded
training of those employees who will be dispensing the propane. These changes had
been requested by the Council. The owner of a station in the City where a propane
tank is located told the Council he felt these proposed changes were good as they would
require additional safety measures for the dispensing of propane but felt the proposed
distances were excessive. He also felt he should not be held responsible for the safety
record of the station before he was its owner. The distance requirement would require
relocating the tank. The propane supplier noted that this ordinance appears to be re-
quiring more than the National Fire Code. Mayor Nawrocki stated that the National Fire
Code's intent is to prescribe to minimum distances and that the local jurisdictions may
increase those distances. Councilmember Petkoff inquired how relocating the tank would
affect the profitability of the selling of propane fuel. The station owner suggested
the tank would not be as visible nor as convenient for dispensing. Diane Brown, whose
is located twenty-three feet from the propane tank made some comments regarding
safety of her home in the event of a fire involving the tank and related again to
the Council her family's on-going concern with the situation since a recent fire at
the station. She also reviewed some of her findings with regard to regulations addressing
the dispensing of propane fuel and regulations stipulated by the National Fire Code.
Ms. Brown felt the tank should also be inspected more frequently than the required
five years. She again expressed her concern with the unusual circumstances of this
situation in regards to a residential area being located directly adjacent to this
station and the high density traffic.
ORDINANCE NO. 1109
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section l: Section No. 5.209 of Ordinance 853, City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977,
which is currently reserved, shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit:
SECTION 9 LP-GAS Service Station
5.209(1)
An LP-Gas Service Station is a facility opened to the public which
consists of LP-Gas storage containers, piping and pertinent equipment
including pumps or dispensing devices, or any buildings, and in which
LP-Gas is stored and dispensed into engine fuel containers of highway
vehicles or into portable or permanently mounted containers used for
cooking or heating. No person, firm, or corporation shall sell, dispense,
or distribute LP-Gas at an LP-Gas service station to the public without
a licensed issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
~egula~ Council Meeting
January 13, 1986
page 3
209(2)
5.209(3)
5.209(4)
5.209(5)
5.209(6)
Applicants for a license under this section shall provide such infor-
mation on the application pertaining to the requirements of this section
as is requested by the Administrative Service.
The clerk shall forward the .application to the Chief of the Fire Prevention
Bureau for a report indicating whether or not the proposed operation will
be in compliance with all the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code
and this section.
No license may be issued for any LP-Gas service station unless the
storage containers, piping and pertinent equipment, including pumps
and dispensing devices used in such LP-Gas service station are in good
working order and of adequate structural integrity. The licensee shall
maintain the licensed storage containers, piping, and pertinent equipment,
including pumps and dispensing devices in proper working order and shall
maintain the same in a condition of adequate structural integrity at
all time.
No license may be issued for' any LP-Gas service station in which LP-Gas
is stored or dispensed at a point within fifty feet (50') of any
dwelling structure, within twenty-five feet (25') of any structure other
than an accessory structure, or within twenty-five feet (25') of the
traveled portion of any state highway. No person shall sell, dispense,
or distribute LP-Gas wi:hin fifty feet (50') of any dwelling structure,
within twenty-five feet (25") of any structure other than an accessory
structure or within twenty-five feet (25') of the traveled portion of
any state highway.
No license may be issued for any LP-Gas service station unless the ap-
plicant has met all of the 'following criteria, to-wit:
(ii
The applicant must hawe filed with the City Fire Department a plan
for training licensee's employees in the proper handling and dis-
pensing of LP-Gas and in the use of the LP-Gas equipment and instal-
lation, and applicant must have received the approval of the Fire
Department of said plans;
(ii)
(iii)
Applicant must have filed evidence with the Fire Department that
all employees who will be handling or dispensing the LP-Gas or
using the LP-Gas equipment and installation have passed the train-
ing course described and approved in Section 5.209(6)(i) along
with a certification identifying each person who has passed the
said training course;
Applicant must have filed a list with the Fire Department of all
employees employed at the facility where LP-Gas is sold, distributed,
or dispensed along with a plan to assure that non-certified employees
will not sell, dispense, distribute or handle LP-Gas or use LP~Gas
equipment at such installation; and
(iv)
Applicant must have received the approval of the City Fire Depart-
ment of the training plan required by Section 5.209(6)(i) approval
of the City Fire Department of the evidence that employees have
been adequately trained pursuant to Section 5.209(6}(ii), and the
approval of the City ~Fire Department of the sufficiency of the plan
filed pursuant to Section 5.209(6}(iii}.
Regular. Council Meeting
January' 13, 1986
page 4
~.209(7)
5.209(8)
Within ten days of hiring an employee not listed in Section 5.209 (6),
the licensee shall file with the Fire Department a certificate stating
whether or not such employee has received training in accordance with
the criteria established in Section 5.209(6)(i). No licensee shall allow
or permit any employee to handle, dispense, or distribute LP-Gas or use
the LP-Gas installation until such time as the Fire Department has ap-
proved the cretificate required by this section on behalf of such emp-
loyee. No licensee shall allow or permit any person not trained and
approved pursuant to Section 5.209(8) to handle, distribute, or sell,
distribute, or dispense LP-Gas or use the LP-Gas installation unless
first trained and certified pursuant to Section 5.209(8).
The City Fire Department with the approval of the City Manager may
promulgate rules to determine the adequacy of employee training plans
and employee training in the handling, distribution, and dispensing
of LP-Gas and the use of LP-Gas installations.
5.209(9)
5.209(10)
209(11)
No person may dispense, distribute, or handle LP-Gas or use an LP-Gas
installation without wearing protective handwear of the type approved
by the City Fire Department.
In considering whether or not to grant a license, the Council may also
consider the past safety practices of the licensee in regard t~all
matters of the subject location as well as the safety practices of
the licensee with regard to flammable and volatile materials.
The license fee for an LP-Gas service station shall be set by resolution
of the Council.
Section 2: This ordinance will be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30)
days after its passage.
First reading:
Second reading:
Date of passage:
December 23, 1985
January 13, 1986
January 13, 1986
Offered by: Carlson
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Structure Fire, 1025 Gould Avenue, January 12, 1986
Fire Chief, Don dohnson, gave the Council details of a structure fire at 1025 Gould
Avenue. Two persons died in the fire. Mayor Nawrocki commended ali of the firefighters
who fought the fire. It was noted this was a very dangerous situation because of the
high winds and the closeness of other homes. The Mayor also noted how regrettable that
long-time Columbia Heights resident, Ruth Anderson, lost her life in the fire. Me ex-
tended the Council's and the community's condolences to her family.
b. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1116:; Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853,
/y Code of 1977, Pertaining to Sunday Club Liquor License
inance No. 1116 was read by the City Manager. This ordinance would allow the issuance
of Sunday club liquor licenses to eithe'r correspond with the applicant's other license
or for special events and would also allow the Council to waive the fee. It was noted
that at the present time the V.F.W. Post #230 is the only club to whom this ordinace
would apply.
Regular Council Meeting
January 13, 1986
page 5
ORDINANCE NO. 1116
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO
SUNDAY CLUB LIQUOR LICENSE
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section l: Section 5.508(3) of the City Code of 1977, passed June 21, 1977, which
currently reads as follows, to-wit:
"A Sunday liquor license may be issued only for one (1) year period
coinciding with the dates of applicant's other license, for a fee of
$200.00. If Minnesota Statute ~340.14, Subd. 5(b) is amended to allow
charging a fee in excess of $200.00, the Council may, by resolution ,
charge a fee in excess thereof."
is hereby amended to read as follows, to-wit:
"A Sunday club liquor license may be issued for a one (1) year period
coinciding with the dates of the applicant's other license or for such
lesser period as is set by resolution of the Council. The license fee
shall be set by resolutior, of the Council."
Section 2:
This ordinance shall be ir, full force and effect from and after thirty
(30) days after its passage.
rst reading:
~cond reading:
Date of passage:
December 23, 1985
January 13, 1986
January 13, 1986
Offered by: Petkoff
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor!
c. Resolution No. 86-01; Resolution Granting a Sunday Club Liquor License to Columbia
Heights V.F.W. Post #230
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
RESOLtJTION NO. 86-01
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SUNDAY CLUB LIQUOR LICENSE TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS V.F.W. POST #230
BE IT RESOLVED, that Columbia Heights V.F.W. Post #230 is granted a Sunday club liquor
license for February 16, 1986, February 23, 1986 and six other Sundays
during calendar year 1!)86 as are chosen by mutual agreement of V.F.W.
Post #230 and the Mayor and City Manager. Should the Mayor, City Mana-
ger or V.F.W. Post #230 not agree to a specific date, the Sunday club
liquor license shall not be effective for such date. No license fee
shall be required of V.F.W. Post #230 for 1986.
This resolution shall take effect on February 13, 1986.
is resolution was passed on the 13th day of January, 1986.
feted by: Carlson
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
do-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Regular Council Meeting
January 13, 1986
page 6
(~. First Reading of Ordinance No. lll5; Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, Pertaining to Beer Licenses
The Council received requested material which addressed the seating capacity of all
food establishments in the City. Seating capacity had been a concern of the Council.
Councilmember Petkoff questioned why only seating at "booths" was inserted into the
amended version of the Ordinance. The City Attorney advised her that it was his intent
that the phrase included both booths and tables and that this will be corrected for
the second reading of the ordinance. Councilmember Petkoff also wanted her position
on requesting this ordinance clarified to reflect her concern was whether or not
minors were permitted to enter bars and not that she was requesting an ordinance change
which would allow it.
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. lll5
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO
BEER LICENSES
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
Section 5.501(6) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, passed June
21, 1977, which hereby reads as follows, to-wit:
5.50 (6)
Licenses granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be
subject to the following conditions:
(a)
No gambling, nor any gambling device prohibited by law shall be per-
mitted by the licensee in the licensed premises.
(b)
All licensees under this section shall maintain the sanitation conditions
prescribed by 5.301 that are applicable to the serving of beverages.
(c)
All licensees under this section shall allow the business premises to
be inspected by police or health officials at any time during which
the premises are open to the public for business.
(d)
No licensee or his agent may sell or permit the sale of beer licensed
to be sold under this section between the hours of l:O0 a.m. and 8:00
a.m. on any weekday, Monday through Saturday, inclusive; nor on Sun-
day between the hours of 1:O0 a.m. and 12:O0 noon; nor between the hours
of 1:O0 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the day of any statewide election. No
licensee or his agent or any other person shall consume or allow to
be consumed on the licensed premises any beer between the hours of
1:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m..
(e)
No licensee or his agent shall permit the consumption of intoxicating
liquor on the licensed premises, or the use of soft drinks to be used
for mixing with intoxicating beverages, unless said licensee has an
intoxicating liquor license.
Regular Council Meeting
January 13, 1986
page 7
(fl
No club shall sell beer to persons other than members and guests in
the company of members.
(gl
No person under the age of nineteen shall be employed on a premises
licensed to sell beer "on-sale", to draw or serve beer.
(h)
No person or customer, other than the licensee and hls employees, may
remain on any licensed premises after 1:30 a.m..
(il
No licensee or his agent shall serve beer to a minor, or permit a minor
to remain on the premises.
(j)
No licensee shall permit an employee to continue to work on the premises
for a period of ten days upon a first conviction for a violation of any
provisions described herein, and for a period of one year upon a second
conviction.
(k) No licensee or his agent shall make or permit a sale of beer to a minor.
Shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit:
5.50l(6)
Licenses granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter sha)l be
subject to the following conditions:
(al
No gambling, nor any gambling device prohibited by law shall be per-
mitted by the licensee in the licensed premises.
(b)
All licensees under this section shall maintain the sanitation
conditions prescribed by 5.301 that are applicable to the serving
of beverages.
(c)
All licensees under this section shall allow the business premises to
be inspected by police or health officials at any time during which
the premises are open to the public for business.
(d)
No licensee or his agent may sell or permit the sale of beer licensed
to be sold under this section between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:00
a.m. on any weekday, Monday through Saturday, inclusive; nor on Sunday
between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon; nor between the hours
of i:O0. a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the day of any statewide election. No
ii-ense* or his agent or any other person shall consume or allow to
be consumed on the licensed premises any beer between the hours of
1:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m..
(el
No licensee or his agent shall permit the consumption of intoxicating
liquor on the licensed premises, or the use of soft drinks to be used
'for mixing with intoxicating beverages, unless said licensee has an
intoxicating liquor license.
(fl
No club shall sell beer to persons other than members and guests in the
company of members.
(gl
No person under the age of nineteen shall be employed on a premises
licensed to sell beer "on-sale", to draw or serve beer.
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Jar~uary 13, 1986
page 8
(h)
No person or customer, other than the licensee and his employees,
may remain on any licensed premises after 1:30 a.m..
(i) No licensee or his agent shall serve beer to a minor.
(j)
No licensee shall permit an employee to continue to work on the
premises for a period of ten days upon a first conviction for a
violation of any provisions described herein, and for a period of
one year upon a second conviction.
(k)
No licensee or his agent shall make or permit a sale of beer to a
minor.
No licensee shall permit minors to remain on the premises (i) unless
the licensee allows seating only at booths and unless the licensee
has a minimum seating capacity for at least I00 persons, or (ii)
the premises are those of a bona fide club.
Section 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty
(30) days after its passage.
First reading:
January 13, 1986
e. Resolution No. 86-02; Resolution Designating Director and Alternate Director
to Regional Mutual Aid Association
lotion by Pektoff, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there
ng ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 86-02
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO REGIONAL MUTUAL AID
ASSOCIATION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, as
follows:
The Public Works Director is hereby designated to serve as a director of the
Regional Mutual Aid Association; and,
The Public Works Superintendent is hereby designated to serve as an alternate
director of the Regional Mutual Aid Association for the year 1986 and until
their successors are appointed.
Passed this 13th day of January, 1986.
Offered by: Carlson
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
~. Resolution No. 86-03; Resolution Designating Director and Alternate Director
:o Suburban Rate Authority
Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
Re§ular Council Meeting
January 13, 1986
page 9
RESOLUTION NO. 86-03
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota as
follows:
Councilmember Edward Carlson is hereby designated to serve as a director of the
Suburban Rate Authority, and Mayor Bruce Nawrocki is hereby designated to serve
as alternate director of the Suburban Rate Authority for the year 1986 and until
their successors are appointed.
Passed this 13th day of January, 1986
Offered by: Peterson
Seconded by: Paulson
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ANOKA
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Columbia
OHeights, Minnesota, hereby certify that the attached and foregoing is a true and cor-
rect copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of Columbia Heights at its me-
eting on January 13, 1986, as the same is recorded in the minutes of the meeting of
such council for said date, on file and of record in my office.
Dated this 13th day of January, 1986.
SEAL
William J. Elrite, City Clerk
City of Columbia Heights
g. Resolution No. 86-04; Resolution Regarding Labor Agreement - Local No. 49
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. 86-04
REGARDING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL UNION
OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL NO. 49
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights, that
WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local No. 49 representing members of the Public Works Department, and
the Metropolitan Area Management Association Communities, and said negotiations
have resulted in a mutually acceptable contract for calendar year 1986
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract agreement as negotiated, be and is
hereby established as the wages and fringe benefit program for calendar year 1986,
for International Union of Operating Engineers bargaining unit employees of the
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January 13, 1986
page l0
the Columbia Heights Public Works Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute this
agreement.
Passed this 13th day of January, 1986.
Offered by: Peterson
Seconded by: Petkoff
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
h. Resolution No. 86-05; Setting Taxi Cab Rates in the City of Columbia Heights
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. 86-05
SETTING TAXI CAB RATES IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is a community and adjacent to the City of
Minneapolis, which licenses many of the same taxi cab companies which operate
within the City of Columbia Heights; and
OWHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Minneapolis sets rates and approves rate
increases for all licensed taxi cab companies operating within the City of Min-
neapolis upon thorough investigation .and review of financial records of the taxi
cab companies, and,
WHEREAS, in setting rates and approved rate increases for all licensed cab comp-
anies operating within the City of Columbia Heights, an attempt will be made to
avoid duplication of effort and to achieve consistently in rate setting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
that rates for all licensed taxi cab companies operating in the City of Columbia
Heights, Minnesota, be set at the same rate as is set for all licensed taxi cab
companies operating in the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, that being:
$ .95 on flag drop (the first 1/ll of a mile)
$ 1.lO per mile ( 5.20 each additional 2/ll of a mile)
$12.O0 per hour waiting fee ($.20 per minute)
to be effective immediately.
P2ssed this 13th day of January, 1985.
Offered by: Peterson
Seconded by: Paulson
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
6. Communications
a. Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular Council Meeting
January 13, 1986
page ll
~The Council received copies of the minutes of the January 7th meeting of the Planning
and Zoning Commission. At that meeting, the Commission held a public hearing to
consider rezoning certain real property located along Central Avenue south of 39th
Avenue. This area would be changed from Central Business District to Retail Business.
The majority of the residents in attendance at the public hearing were opposed to the
rezoning. The Commission voted 3 to 1 against the rezoning. It was noted that presently
there are no plans to develop this area but this proposal had been made to reorganize
the boundaries of the Central Business District as cited in the City's Comprehensive
Plan adopted in 1980. No formal counciil action was taken. This was an informational
item.
b. Traffic Commission
1. Removal of Speed Bump on Lincoln Terrace
Various proposals for making the speed bump more visible to motorists were discussed.
Some discussion was had regarding removal of the bump. The majority of residents in
the area of the bump held the opinion that it should remain. Costs for installation
of flashing lights and their annual maintenance were given. Councilmember Peterson
noted that the original recommendation from the Traffic Commission had been the in-
stallation of three stop signs. He suggested since this had not been done that the
bump be ~ainted yellow and a speed limit of twenty miles per hour be posted. The
Mayor said this limit would have to be advisory as only a thirty mile limit is
enforcable.
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the City Manager to put additional
signage for the speed bump on Lincoln Terrace consisting of the following:
signage be of reflective material
advisory speed be ten miles per hour
bump be painted yellow
Roll call: All ayes
c. National League of Cities - Annual Membership Dues
Motion by Pekoff, second by Paulson to authorize the payment of $926 to the National
League of Cities for an annual membership commencing February 1, 1986, through
January 31, 1987. Roll call: All ayes
d. Request for Refund of License Fees
Theisen Vending Company of Minneapolis had requested a refund of their 1986 license
fee. In their letter of request it was stated they had been advised they would not
be allowed to keep their amusement devices in the Apache Four Theater as the account
was given to another vendor. The City' Manager advised the ordinance governing license
fees allowed for no refL,nds. Mayor Nawrocki inquired if this company had removed its
machines before January 1st. Actual removal of the amusement devices is unknown. It
was noted that the new vendor has applied for licenses for the same location. Mayor
Nawrocki observed that a vendor pays a penalty if he does not apply for licenses by
a certain time. In this situation the vendor applied and avoided the penalty but is
in a position to lose his fees because he was not awarded the account again.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to table this matter for additional information.
e. V.F.W. Post #230 Gambling License Application
V.F.W. Post #230 has applied to the State Gambling Control Board for a Class B license.
The City has a certain amount of time to oppose the issuance of this gambling license
if it so chooses. No one on the Council had any objection.
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff that the City Council advised the State Gambling
Control Board it has no objection' to the issuance of a license to V.F.W. Post #230.
Roll call: All ayes
Regular Council Meeting
January 13, 1986
page 12
~ESS: 9:52 P.M.
RECONVENE: lO:15 P.M.
7. Old and New Business
a. Old Business
1. Authorize Payment to MTC for Repair of City Bus
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the payment of $2,846.86 to the
Metropolitan Transit Commission for repairs completed on the City bus. Roll call:
All ayes
2. Purchase of Data Processing Software and Hardware and Submission of Plan for
Implementation of Data Processing
Mayor Nawrocki suggested this matter be the subject of a Council work session. Wed-
nesday, January 22nd at 7:30 P.M. was the time and date established for the work
session.
3. Final Payment to Hay Associates
The City Manager recommended final payment to Hay Associates for completion of the
comparable worth study. Mayor Nawrocki inquired why the total amount of the bill
was in excess of the amount authorized by the Council for this study. The City
Manager advised the Council that the contractor's proposal did not include the
appeals process that was done. Mayor Nawrocki did not recall the Council having
authorized the additional funds for the appeals process. The City Manager felt he
oad advised the Council of the additional costs expected for the appeals process
t the last Council meeting in April, 1985.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the payment of the additional sum
of $1,152 to Hay Associates for services rendered in accordance with the appeals
process related to the comparable worth study. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson,
Peterson - aye Nawrocki - nay
b. New Business
1. Assessment for Special LMC/NAHRO Tax Increment Finance Study and Lobbying Effort
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to authorize the payment of $1,152.46 to the
League of Minnesota Cities/NAHRO as the City's assessment for the Tax Increment
Finance Study and Lobbying Effort. Discussion followed regarding this study. Mayor
Nawrocki inquired if the City's assessment will increase if many other communities
decide not to participate. This has not been determined at this point.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to table this matter for additional information.
Roll call: All ayes
2. Purchase of Traffic Paint
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the purchase of traffic paint from
Hennepin County Contract #6530C:
White non-reflectorized traffic paint from Diamond Vogel Paints in the amount of
$1,586.75; and,
Paint thinner and yellow non-reflectorized traffic paint from Ennis Paint and
Manufacturing, Inc. in the amount of $1,245.74;
based upon low, competitive bids. Roll call: All ayes
Regular Council Meeting
Jahuary 13, 1986
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Purchase of Bulk Oil
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the purchase of 925 gallons of
15W-4OW Series 3 oil from Pennzoil Coml~any at a unit price of $2.28 per gallon,
based upon Minnesota State Contract #M,6008. Roll call: Ali ayes
4. Award of Bid - Dump Box
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to award the bid for a dump box, hoist and
subframe to Crysteel Distributing, Inc. in the amount of $4,998 based upon low,
formal, competitive bid; and furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be
authorized to execute an agreement for same. This equipment will be used on a
1977 truck. Roll call: All ayes
5. Street Light on West End of University Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to authorize the installation of a street
light on the west end of the University Avenue Pedestrian Bridge; and furthermore,
that such costs be incurred in the City's street lighting budget. Roll call: All
ayes
6. Schools and Conferences - Finance Director
Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson t.o authorize the attendance of Bill Elrite,
Finance Director, at the Government Finance Officers Association Annual Conference
to be held May 30 - June 4, 1986, in Los Angeles, California; and furthermore, to
reimburse related expenses. Roll call: All ayes
7. Mayors' Group - Joint Powers Agreement
he Mayors' Group is a coalition of primarily northern suburban cities currently
orming to advocate development in the northern suburbs. Mayor Nawrocki advised
the Council that two of the primary issues of this group address transportation
and economic development. Membership fees are based on a per capita rate.
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execute a joint powers agreement for the purpose of participating in the coalition
of metropolitan communities; and furthermore, to authorize the payment of the City's
1986 full-member fee of $390.80, such fee to come from the General Fund Contingency.
Roil call: All ayes
8. Public Hearing Date - Community Dewelopment Block Grant Funds - Resolution 86-06
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. 86-06
BEING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE
WHEREAS,
The Columbia Heights City Council will be selecting activities for the
City's 1986 Community Development Block Grant Program; and,
WHEREAS,
The Columbia Heights City Council would appreciate as much community
involvement and resident input into their selections.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
Regular Council Meeting
January 13, 1986
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will hold a public hearing on this matter on Monday, January 27, 1986
at 6:30 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 590 40th Avenue N.E.,
Columbia 'Heights, Minnesota.
Passed this 13th day of January, ]986
Offered by: Petkoff
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
9. Authorization for Attendance
Motion by Petkoff, second by Carlson to authorize the attendance of the Mayor and
members of the Council at meetings and conferences of the League of Minnesota Cities,
National League of Cities, and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Roll
call: All ayes
lO. Purchase of Group W Cable
The Council was advised that Westingho~use is reported to be selling the local cable
franchise to Daniels and Associates. TIhe City Manager stated additional material on
this matter will be forthcoming.
8. Reports
· Report of the City Manager
The report of the City Manager was submitted in written form and the following items
were discussed:
!. Murzyn Hall Renovation and Addition: It was noted that the work efforts among all
of the contractors working on Murzyn Hall have become more coordinated. The staff
is comfortable with the progress being made.
2. Senior Outreach Monthly Report: The City Manager cited an error in that section
which addressed household size.
3. Storage of Junk Vehicles: The City is pursuing a court order regarding compliance
with the ordinance in this matter'. Mayor Nawrocki noted he had not supported the
original request for a lotsplit which resulted in this use of the property. If
the iotsplit had not been approved this problem may not have arisen.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
9. Licenses
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to approve the licenses as listed upon payment
of proper fees. Roll call: All ayes
10. Payment of Bills
Motion by Carlson, second by Petkoff to approve the bills as listed for payment out
of proper funds·
Adjournment ,,.q / / // //
Motion by Peterson, second by Petkoff to adjou/~n/then~///~///at 11:/~'P[M.. Roll ca11:
A11 ayes //
~-Anne Student, Cou~l Secretary