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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 22, 1997
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00
p.m.
Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmembers Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann
and Peterson were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA
Added to Other Business was the change order ~1 for Argonne
Drive watermain cleaning and lining.
There were no deletions.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and
are acted upon by one motion. Items removed from the Consent
Agenda will be considered as the next order of business after
the Consent Agenda is approved.
A. Motion bM Peterson, second by Jones to approve the Consent
Aqenda items as follows:
Adopt Council Minutes
The minutes from the August 25, 1997 Council Meeting were
distributed at this meeting. Councilmember Jones requested
this item be removed from the consent agenda.
Dedication of Funds for the Ramsdet! Park Dedication Picnic
The Council approved the dedication of $300 to the Ramsde!l
Park dedication picnic to be held October 8, 1997 to cover the
cost of hamburgers, hot dogs, buns and miscellaneous picnic
supplies with funding coming from Fund 45050,
Recognition/Special Events.
Resolution No. 97-48 Reqardinc Police Overtime Grant
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample
copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-48
BEING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A COMMI/NITY ORIENTED POLICING
OVERTIME GRANT FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY
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WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Police Department made.
application to the State of Minnesota Department of Public
Safety for a grant for community oriented policing activities
in order to pay overtime to perform these activities; and
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Police Department has been
successful in obtaining this grant for the period of November
1, 1997 to November 1, 1998;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights
enter into a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota
Department Of Public Safety for the project entitled Community
Oriented Policing Grant for Overtime for the period from
November 1, 1997 to November 1, 1998; and that the City
Manager and Mayor are hereby authorized to execute such
agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the
project on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights.
Passed this 22nd day of September, 1997.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Peterson
Jones
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1358 Being an Ordinance
Creating an Administrative Offenses and TaGGinG Process
A resident requested this item be removed from the Consent
Agenda.
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1357 Authorizing Conveyance of
Certain Real Estate Located a 572-38th Avenue
The reading of the ordinance was waived there being ample'
copies available for the public.
ORDINANCE NO. 1357
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF
1977, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE
LOCATED AT 572-38TH AVENUE NORTHEAST
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto ,
Quality Checked Construction, the real property described as
follows, to wit: .~ ~
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That part of Lot 10 lying West of the East 23.3 feet thereof,
all of Lot 11, and the East 11.6 feet of Lot 12, all in Block
89, Columbia Heights Annex to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized
to execute deed to effectuate the conveyance of said real
estate subject to the terms, purchase price, and conditions
specified in the attached agreement labeled "Exhibit A."
Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading: September 22, 1997
The second reading of Ordinance No. 1357 was scheduled for
October 13, 1997 at approximately 7:00 p.m.
First Readinc of Ordinance No. 1355 Beinq a Correction to an
Ordinance Reqardinq the Sale of Certain Property.
This ordinance corrects an error made in Ordinance No. 1354
regarding the sale of 4613-15 Pierce Street. A portion of the
legal description of the property was omitted.
The reading of the ordinance was waived there being ample
copies available for the public.
ORDINANCE NO. 1355
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF
1977, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE
LOCATED AT 4613-15 PIERCE STREET NORTHEAST
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
Quality Checked Construction, the real property described as
follows, to wit:
That part of the South 60 feet of the North 180 feet of Lot
Fifteen (15), lying East of the West 95 feet thereof, also the
South 60 feet of the North 180 feet of Lot Sixteen (t6) all in
Block One (!), Sheffietd's Subdivision, Anoka County,
Minnesota.
Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized
to execute deed to effectuate the conveyance of said real
estate subject to the terms, purchase price, and conditions
specified in the attached agreement labeled "Exhibit A".
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Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading: September 22, 1997
The second reading of Ordinance No. 1355 was scheduled for
October .13, 1997 for approximately 7:00 p.m.
Audit EnGagement Letter
The Mayor and City Manager were authorized to enter into a
contract with Tautges, Redpath & Company, Ltd. to complete the
City's audit for the years of 1997 through 2000 as outlined in
their letter of July 24, 1997.
Joint MeetinG - City Council/Park and Recreation Commission
The Council approved a joint meeting of the City Council and
the Park and Recreation Commission on Wednesday, October 22,
1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gauvitte Room in Murzyn Hall to
discuss the 1998 budget.
Joint Meeting - City Council/Library Board
Tuesday, October 7, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. was the date and time
approved by the Council for a joint meeting of the City
Council and the Library Board for the purposes of discussing
the proposed 1998 library budget.
Purchase of Security System for Murzyn Mall
Staff was authorized to purchase the security system from
United States Security, Inc. and Varda Alarm for John P.
Murzyn Hall for the price of $3,164.50.
Approval of Classification and County Sale of Certain Forfeit
Land
A member of the Council requested this item be removed from
the Consent Agenda.
CDBG Applications
Staff was requested to forward all Public Service Agency
proposals for the 1998 CDBG applications for review and
recommendation by the Human Services Commission.
Establish Joint Meetinq with the Telecommunications Commission
A special meeting of the City Council and Telecommunications
Commission was established for Thursday, October 16, 1997 at
7:30 p.m.
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Establish Dates for Work Sessions and Meetinq with School
Board/Other Municipalities
The Council established September 29, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. as a
work session to interview consulting engineering firms
regarding storm sewer improvements.
The Council established September 30, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. as a
joint meeting with School District #13 School Board and other
municipal representatives which will be held in the School
District's Board Room.
The Council scheduled Council work sessions for October 6,
1997 at 7:00 p.m. and October 20, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
Resolution No. 97-51 Beinq a Resolution Ca!linc for a Public
Hearinq to Consider the Modification of Central Business
District Redevelopment Project
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample
copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-51
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY ON THE
ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT, AND THE PROPOSED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR
HOUSING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 2 THEREIN
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council (the "Council") for the
City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (the "City"), as follows:
Section 1. Public Hearinc. This Council shall meet on Monday,
October 27, 1997, at approximately 7:00 p.m. to hold a public
hearing on the proposed adoption of the Modification to the
Redevelopment Plan for the Central Business District
Redevelopment Project, the proposed establishment of Housing
Tax Increment Financing District No. 2, (a housing district),
and the proposed adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan
therefor, all pursuant to and accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 469.090 through 469-1081, inclusive, as
amended, and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 through
469.179, inclusive, as amended in an effort to encourage the
development and redevelopment of certain designated areas
within the City; and
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Section 2. Notice of Public HearinG, Filing of Plans. City
staff is authorized and directed to work with Ehlers and
Associates, Inc., to prepare the Modification to the
Redevelopment Plan and the Tax Increment Financing Plan (the
"Plans") and to forward documents to the appropriate taxing
jurisdictions including Anoka County and Independent School
District No. 13. The City Clerk-Treasurer is authorized and
directed to cause notice of the hearing together with an
appropriate map as required by law, to be published at least
once in the official newspaper of the City not later than 10,
nor more than 30 days prior to October 27, 1997, and to place
a copy of the Plans on file in the City Clerk-Treasurer's
office at City Hall and to make such copy available for
inspection by the public.
Adopted by the City Council of Columbia Heights this 22nd day
of September, 1997.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Peterson
Jones
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Establish Hearing Date for License Revocation for a Rental
Property
The Council established a hearing date of October 27, 1997 for
revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
property within the City of Columbia Heights against the
property owner Anthony Wilczek for rental property located at
3935 Tyler Street Northeast.
Close Hearing on Rental License Revocation
The Council closed the public hearing regarding the revocation
or suspension of the rental license held by Kurt Lowenthal
regarding rental property at 1206 and 1407 Circle Terrace in
that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been
complied with.
Establish Date for Special Assessment Levy Hearing
The Council established Monday, November 17, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
as the Public Special Assessment Levy Hearing to be held in '
the City Council Chambers.
Approval of License Applications
The Council approved the license applications as listed.
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AQproval of Payment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of bills as listed out of
proper funds.
Fireworks DisDla¥
The Council approved the expenditure of up to $3,500 for a
fireworks display on Friday, October 3, 1997 from the Heights
Pride/Council Contingency Fund, and furthermore, these
fireworks will be held contingent upon agreement and approval
by School District #13.
Roll call on Consent Agenda: Ail ayes
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
AdoDtion of Council Minutes
No action was taken on the minutes of the August 25, 1997
Regular Council Meeting. Councilmember Jones noted they had
only been received at this meeting tonight and she felt they
should be read by the Council before they were approved.
First Readinq of Ordinance No. 1358 Beinq an Ordinance
Creatinq an Administrative Offenses and Taqqinq Process for
the City
This item was removed by a resident who was at the Council
Meeting. He was opposed to the ordinance. His comments
reflected he did not understand its intent. The Chief of
Police explained the intent of the ordinance.
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to waive the reading
of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1358
BEING AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW SECTION 8, CHAPTER 3,
OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY CODE WHICH CREATES THE LOCAL
ENFORCEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE (CODE) OFFENSES
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES
Subd. 1 DEFINITIONS: Da administrative offense is a violation
of any section of this code when one performs an act
prohibited or fails to act when such failure is thereby
prohibited and is subject to the penalties set forth in this
code and attached schedule.
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Any person violating a section of this code shall be subject
to the scheduled penalty, not to exceed $100 for each offense.
Subd. 2 NOTICE: Any member of the Police Department and/or any
person employed by the City with authority to enforce this
code shall, upon determining that there has been a violation,
notify the violator, or person responsible for the violation,
or in the case of a vehicular violation by attaching to said
vehicle notice of the violation, said notice setting forth the
nature, date, time of the violation, the name of the official
issuing the notice and the amount of the scheduled initial
penalty, and where applicable, any charges relating thereto.
Subd. 3 PAYMENT: Once such notice is given, the person
responsible for the violation shall, within seven (7) days of
the time of issuance of the notice, pay full satisfaction of
the stated violation scheduled to the City Finance Department.
The penalty may be paid in person or by mail and payment shall
be admission of the violation.
Subd. 4 FAILURE TO PAY: If a violator fails to pay the penalty
imposed by this section, the matter may be processed as a code
violation through the Anoka County Court system.
Subd. 5. 'DISPOSITION OF PENALTIES: Ail penalties collected
shall be paid over to the City Finance Department. The Finance
Director or his designee may receive negotiable instruments in
payment of penalties as a conditional payment and shall not be
held accountable therefor. Receipt shall be issued for cash
payment.
Subd. 6. POWERS AND DUTIES OF FINANCE DIRECTOR: In addition to
all other duties set forth in the code, the Finance Director
may delegate and supervise the work of City employees
implementing and administering this chapter. The Finance
Director shall make and have custody of all records necessary
and shall keep proper accounts of the proceeds received.
Subd. 7. SCHEDULED PENALTIES: Penalties shall be imposed for
violation of the scheduled administrative offenses according
to a schedule duly established and adopted from time to time
by Resolution of the City Council.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after thirty (30) days after its passage.
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Peterson to schedule the
second reading of Ordinance No. 1358 for Monday, October 13,
1997 at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
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Approval of Classification & County Sale of Certain Forfeit
Land
This item was removed by Councilmember Jolly who had questions
regarding any cost which may be incurred by the City
associated with this property.
Motion by Jolly, second by Jones to remove this item from the
agenda and table for additional information. Roll call: All
ayes
5. RECOGNITION, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, GUESTS
A. Introduction of Newly-Hired/Promoted Employees
The following newly-hired or
introduced by their supervisors:
promoted employees were
Dale Sorensen, Police Officer, Jennifer Bergman, Housing
Coordinator, Julie Wesley, FSS Coordinator and Mel Collova,
Building Official
B. Proclamation
The Mayor read a proclamation designating October as Polish-
American Heritage Month. He presented it to Bernie Szymczak
who co-chairs the Sister Cities Commission.
C. C.H.A.S.E. Presentation
Representatives of the C.H.A.S.E. Program reviewed the history
of the Program and advised of its future plans.
D. Women of Today Week - September 22-28, 1997
The Columbia Heights Women of Today is observing the week of
September 22-28, 1997 to recognize the organization's efforts.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDEP_ATION
A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions
a) First Readinq of Ordinance No.t349 Amendinq Chapter 3,
Section 17 of the City Charter
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Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading
of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1349
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 17 OF THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PERTAINING TO RULES
PROCEDURE AND QUORUM
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Chapter 3, Section 17, of the Charter of the City
of Columbia Heights which currently reads as follows, to wit:
RULES AND PROCEDURE AND QUORUM. The Council shall determine
its own rules and order of business, and shall keep a leqible
written journal and audiotapes of its proceedings. Such
journal shall be kept of all public meetings of the Council
and any body on which a majority of the members of the Council
serve. A majority of all members elected shall constitute a
quorum to do business, but a less number may adjourn from time
to time. The Council shall provide by ordinance a means by
which a majority may compel the attendance of absent members.
Executive sessions of the Council shall keep such records as
required by state statute. Each board and commission appointed
by the Council shall also keep a journal of its proceedings.
Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after ninety (90) days after its passage.
First Reading:
September 22, 1997
Motion by Ruettimann, second' by Peterson to schedule the
second reading of Ordinance No. 1349 for Monday, October 13,
1997 at approximately, 7:00 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
The President of the Charter Commission requested the
following three recommendations from the Charter Commission be
included in the minutes of this meeting: 1) That the City
Council ensure that meeting minutes reflect the flavor of the
meeting.2) That minutes be published in complete form and not
condensed. 3) That minutes be made available at the City
library as well as at City Hall.
There was some discussion regarding the definition of
"flavor." A copy of all approved Council Meeting minutes are
available for the public at the Library. '~ ~ ~ ~
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2) Resolution No. 97-49 Beinq a Resolution Authorizinq
Execution of Sub-Grant Aqreement
Councilmember Ruettimann requested the addition of Arthur
Street to Cleveland Street, 41st to 42nd Avenues to the list
of problem/damage sites.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to waive the reading of
the resolution there being ample copies avaiabie for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 97-49
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUB-GR3LNT
AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights suffered damages due to
the storms from June 28 to July 27, 1997, and
WHEREAS, the City would like to participate in the Federal
Assistance under the Infrastructure Program as provided by the
Federal Emergency Management Act,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Columbia
Heights enter into a Sub-grant Agreement with the Division of
Emergency Management in the Minnesota Department of Public
Safety for the program entitled Infrastructure Program for
FEMA l187-DR-MiNNESOTA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Walter Fehst, City Manager, is
hereby authorized to execute and sign such Sub-grant
Agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the
project on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights.
Dated this 22nd day of September, 1997.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Ruettimann
Jones
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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CERTIFICATION
State of Minnesota
County of Anoka
City of Columbia Heights
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
correct copy of a resolution presented to and adopted by the
City Council of Columbia Heights at a meeting thereof held in
the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on ~he 22nd day of
September, 1997, as disclosed by the records of said City in
my possession.
Jo-Anne Student
Deputy City Clerk
3) Resolution No. 97-50 Authorizinq Aqreement with Mn/DOT
Motion by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to waive the reading
of the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 97-50
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRE-EMPTION AND
RED LED SIGNAL INDICATIONS AT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS ON
T.H. 47 FROM 37TH AVENUE TO 49TH AVENUE AND ON T.H. 65 FROM 37TH AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is installing emergency
vehicle pre-emption and red LED signal indications at traffic
control signals on T.H. 47 from 37th Avenue to 49th Avenue and
on T.H. 65 at 37th Avenue, and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Department of Transportation Agreement No.
76694 stipulates the requirements for said installation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Columbia
Heights enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota,
Department of Transportation for the following purposes, to
wit:
To install emergency vehicle pre-emption and red LED
signal indications at the existing traffic control
signals on Trunk Highway No. 47 (University Avenue) at
County State Aid Highway No. 4 (49th Avenue Northeast) -
County Road 104 (49th Avenue North~ast~, st 4~th Avenue
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Northeast, at County State Aid Highway No. 2 (40th Avenue
Northeast), and at 37th Avenue Northeast, and on Trunk Highway
No. 65 (Central Avenue) at 37th Avenue Northeast - 37th Avenue
Northeast/Reservoir Boulevard in accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth and contained in Agreement No. 76694, a
copy of which was before the Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officers be and
hereby are authorized to execute such agreement, and thereby
assume for and on behalf of the City all of the contractual
obligations contained herein.
Dated this 22nd day of September, 1997.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Peterson
Sturdevant
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
4) Resolution No. 97-52 Approvinq the Adoption of the New By-
Laws for the Columbia Heiqhts Fire Department
The Finance Director reviewed
recommended in the resolution.
the new by-laws being
Counci!member Ruettimann felt additional information and
discussion was necessary before any action could be taken on
this issue.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jolly to table this matter
until a Council work session. Roll call: All ayes
Councilmember Ruettimann requested that legal counsel Krista
Boston be in attendance at the work session.
B. Bid Considerations
1) Award of Bid for Storm Sewer Replacement.
Motion by Jones, second by Jolly to award the storm sewer
replacement at LaBelle Park, LaBelte Pond to 42nd Avenue
Northeast, Municipal Project ~9716, to Penn Contracting, Inc.
of Blaine, Minnesota, based upon their low, qualified
responsible bid in the amount of $23,177.00 with funds to be
appropriated from Fund 652-49499-5130; and furthermore, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement for the same. Roll call: All ayes
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C. Other Business
1) Appeal of Planninq and Zoninq Commission
Property owner Gerry Herringer is appealing a planning and
Zoning Commission denial to allow the use of a vacant Foto-Mat
building located at 2107 37th Avenue.
This structure is located on the same lot as the Apache Chief
Movie Theaters.
The EDA Director reviewed the history of the building, its
non-conformity and the length of time it has been vacant.
Mr. Herringer felt the building could still have some
productive use. He suggested if there were no businesses
interested in using it that perhaps some civic group could use
it.
Councilmember Ruettimann requested staff to pursue information
regarding what organizations and/or businesses could qualify
to use the building.
Motion by' Peterson, second by Sturdevant to allow one year
from today (September 22, 1998) to establish an allowable
business at this site and if nothing has transpired at the
site by then that the building be removed voluntarily. Roll
call: All ayes
2) Additional MIS Position
This issue had been discussed at a Council work session.
Originally, it had been understood the position had not been
included in the 1998 budget. The Finance Director advised it
was included in the 1998 budget but that the three months of
1997 in which it would be in place were not included in the
1997 budget.
He reviewed the scenario of how it will be funded and what
duties will be undertaken by various staff people in the
Finance Department.
Motion by Peterson, second by Jolly to authorize the creation
of a second MIS Coordinator position and to authorize the
filling of this position by October 1, 1997. Roll call: Jones,
Jolly, Peterson, Sturdevant - aye Ruettimann - nay
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3) Chanqe Order for 44th Avenue, Project 9412
Motion by Jones, second by Jolly to authorize Changer Order
No. 4 in the amount of $1,570.00 to Ron Kassa Construction.
Roll call: All ayes
4) Chanqe Order #1 for Arqonne Drive Water Main Cleaninq and
Lininq
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jones to authorize Change
Order #1 for Argonne Drive water main cleaning and lining to
HERC Products, Inc. for a total of $8,385 with funds to be
appropriated from 651-49449-5130. Roll call: All ayes
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manaqer
The City Manager had nothing to report at this time.
B. Report of the City Attorne~
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
Councilmember Jolly inquired of the Assistant City Engineer as
to the progress of landscaping at the water tower site. She
responded that the money has been received for this project
and it will be referred to the Public Works Supervisor.
Councilmember Jolly requested information regarding a house
which was supposed to be moved from Pierce Street. The EPA
Director advised the house will be relocated to LeCenter in
the near future.
Counciimember Ruettimann had some comments regarding an
article in the recent League of Minnesota Cities about taxes
in municipalities. He noted that percentages were used.
9. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Minutes from the following meetings were included in the
agenda packet:
September 2, 1997 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
August 4, 1997 Economic Development Authority meeting
August 19, 1997 Economic Development Authority meeting
August 21, 1997 Telecommunications Commission meeting
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SEPTEMBER 22, 1997
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10. CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
A resident suggested there be additional curb cuts for senior
citizens and the disabled.
11. ADJOURA/MENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to adjourn the Council
meeting at 8:50 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
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