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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 25, 1997COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 1997 7 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Joseph Sturdevant at 7 p.m. Carole Blowers was appointed Secretary Pro Tern. Cablecasting of the regular meeting commenced at this time. ROLL CALL Members present: Mayor Sturdevant, Councilmembers Jolly, Jones, Peterson, Ruettimann. PI,EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councitmember Ruettimann, seconded by Councilmember Jones, to accept the consent agenda items except items #4 (Project Safety Net), #10 (Establishing Work Session Dates), #14 (Approving Payment of Bills), and #16 (Approving City Manager's Kequest for Attendance at ICMA Conference). See pages 2 and 3 for further information/action on these items. ~..qlopt Council Minutes Move to adopt the minutes of the August 11, 1997, regular council meeting. School Liaison Officer Contract Move to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with School District #13 for the provision of a police school liaison officer as stipulated in the Joint Powers Afveement herein for the period of August 25, 1997 through May 29, 1998. Authorization to Sell. Salvage, or Dispose of City. Property. on Thursday, September 4, 1997 Move to authorize the sale, salvage, or disposal of surplus city property as indicated on the attached listing of surplus property, to include municipal units #0403- 1987 Chev Caprice, #0206 - 1984 GMC 3500 Sierra Crew Cab, and PD #56 - 1989 Chev Corsica. F_.~aal payrnent for 1997 Seal Coat Project - Zone 2, Municipal Pro_iect #9701 Motion to accept the work for 1997 Seal Coat Project - Zone 2, Municipal Project #9701 and to authorize final payment of $:t0,517.36 to Allied Blacktop Company of Maple Grove, Minnesota. AuthoriT, tion to Seek En~neering Proposals for Sullivan Lake Park Sanitary_ Sewer Improvements Move to authorize staffto solicit proposals from consultants for the design, inspection, and contract management of the Sullivan Lake Park sanitary sewer knprovement. Award of Sanitary. Sewer Lining, Municipal Project #9717 Move to award the Sanitary Sewer Lining, Municipal Project #9717, to Visu-Sewer Clean and Seal, Inc. of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $:!3,505.00 with funds to be a~propriated from Fund 652-49499-5130; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement for the same. City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 1997 Page 2 Award Contract for Roof Repairs and Improvements for Gauvitte, Ramsdell, and Lomianki Park Buildings Move to award the contract for roof repairs and improvements for the park buildings at Gauvittei Lomianki, and Ramsdell (Mathaire) Parks to Milton Johnson Company, based on their low, qualified quote of $22,280.00 for all options; and furthermore, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager tO enter into a contract for the same, with funding to be from the Park Capital Improvement Fund, 4124 45200. Re-Issue Rental Housing License Atier Re~ocation , Move to issue a Rental Housing License to Francis Job to operate the rental property located at 4017 6th Street in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with. Maintenance A_m-eement - Sharp_ Copier - Recreation Department Additional information from Finance Director, Bill Elrite, regarding maintenance contracts with the City. , License Revocation - Rental Property_ at 943 42nd Avenue Move to dose the public hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license held by John Ansorge and James Egge for rental property at 943 42nd Avenue in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code have been complied with. Kielbasa Days Celebration - 500 Club Move to authorize the 500 Club to serve beer and have live music in their parking lot of September 5th, 6th, and 7th, 1997, from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. each day, in conjunction with their Twelfth Annual Kielbasa Days Celebration at 500 40th Avenue N.E. Approval of License Application~ Move to approve the license applications as listed. Items Removed from Consent: #4 Authorization to Pay for Pro_iect Safety. Net Serviq:~S Motion by Bob Ruettimann, seconded by Meg Jones to deny payment to Safety Net, as there are funds available through a grant. #10 Establish Council Work Sessions There will be a Thursday, September 4th budget work session meeting at 7 p.m. The first reading of' levy limits should be a public hearing. There will be a regular work session meeting on Monday, September 15th at 7 p.m. #14 Approval of Payment of Bi!ls Question was raised on diesel payment for fire truck. After clarification from Mark Winson, motion by Don Jolly, seconded by Joe Sturdevant, to approve payment of bills. City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 1997 Page 3 #16 Approval Attendance of City Manager Walt Fehst to the ICMA Conference, September 13-17. Motion by Mayor Sturdevant, seconded by Meg Jones to table discussion of this item to the September 4th work session. Roll Call: Sturdevant: yes; Jolly: no; Jones: yes; Peterson: yes; Ruettimann: yes. Motion carried. RECOGNITION, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, GUESTS - None. PIYBLIC ItEARINGS - None. ri'EMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions 1) First Reading of Ordinance No. 1354, Being an Ordinance Selling Certain Real Estate at 4613-15 Pierce Street Northeast ORDINANCE NO. 1354 Being an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, Authorizing to Convey Certain Real Estate Located at 4613-15 Pierce Street N.E. 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 follow, to wit: That part of South 60 feet of North 180 feet of Lot 15, Block 1, Sheffield Subdivision, Anoka County, Minnesota. Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are herewith authorized to execute deeds to effectuate the conveyance of said real estate subject to the terms, purchase price, and conditions specified h~ the attached agreement labeled "Exhibit A." Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect fi.om and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 1997 Page 4 Mayor Joseph Sturdevant Carole Blowers, Secretary Pro Tem Motion by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Ruettimann, tO waive the reading &Ordinance No. 1354, there being ample copies available for the public, i Motion by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Ruettimann, to schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 1354 for September 8, 1997. Bo Bid Considerations - None. Councilmember Peterson wished to express thanks to the Beautification Committee for all the plantings of flowers around the city. Co Other Business 1) Appeal of Planning and Zoning Decision - Herringer 2107 N.E. 37~ Avenue · · Kenneth Anderson, Community Development Director, gave a summary of the most recent request for a coffee shop. The building has no water or sewer; it does not meet energy codes; it is a nuisance because it's been vacant since 1993; the Building Official has declared the building to be hazardous and mb-standard and has ordered the building to be razed. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. Mr. Herringer spoke and stated that it was not a coffee shop proposal. The building was a PhotoMat drop off for 13 years. He stated that there is another such building; at 53rd and Minnehaha and one in Newport. After discussion and further consideration by the council, a motion was made by Bob Ruettimann, seconded by Meg Jones to table this item, and to direct staff'to find oult · I more about the structures at 53rd and Minnehaha, and determine whether anything could be done with the building or not. Motion passed. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City. Manager City Manager Walt Fehst stated there was a newspaper article in the Star Tribune Saturday Metro State Section regarding the federal case with the Sheffield tenants (Cook case). Report of the City_ Attorney -None. GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 1997 Page 5 Minutes of Boards and Commissions: The following minutes from the various cormnissions were provided to the council: 1) Traffic Commission Meeting of August 4, 1997 2) Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting of August 5, 1997 3) Library Board Meeting of August 4, 1997 4) Park & Recreation Commission Meeting of July 23, 1997 Other; Cc,uncilmember Jones asked if'the sign on 37th and Central which states no turn on red could be larger. Councilmember Peterson stated that the snow on 37th must be plowed and removed this winter, as there was only one lane of traffic passable last winter. Ceuncilmember Jolly stated that a facilitator for the District 13 Youth Initiative Committee may have been found. CITIZENS FORUM TO ADDRESS TItE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA M~'. And Mrs. Mike Teske, 1280 52nd Avenue N.E., approached the podium to discuss the water problem in their basement from summer storms on July 1st and July 11th. The City of Fridiey has been assessing the problem, as the property is on the Fridley-Columbia Heights border. After reviewing the situation, they are suggesting a ten inch pipe through an easement on the property. The City of Fridley would like permission and assistance with funding to get this done. Councilmember Ruettimarm stated that the previous owners had problems at tkis property as well; that ~he water drains that way naturally; and perhaps a berm and pipe are needed. The Teske's provided the City Engineer with a videotape of damage. Mr. W'mson, City Engineer, stated that there is a thirty- six inch pipe there now. He will review the tape and the situation with the Teskes to come up with a plan of action. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Mayor Sturdevant, seconded by Bob Ruettimann, to recess the regular council meeting at 8:(}7 p.m. to an Executive Session to discuss negotiations regarding litigation with Kraus-Anderson for the Top Valu Liquor Store, and to appoint Carole Blowers as Recording Secretary to keep a written report of the same; and to discuss wage proposals for volunteer (paid on call) firefighters, and to appoint Linda Magee as R~ording Secretary to keep a written report of the same. Motion passed un~mirnously. RECONVENE REG~. COUNCIL MEETING Motion by Mayor Sturdevant, seconded by Councilmember Ruettimann to reconvene the regular council meeting at 9:08 p.m. from the Executive Session which was called to discuss litigation with Kraus-Anderson regarding Top Valu Liquor Store with a written report being kept by Carole Blowers, Recording Secretary; and was called to discuss wage proposals for volunteer (paid on call) firefighters with a written report being kept by Linda Magee, Recording Secretary. Motion passed unanimously. City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 1997 Page 6 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mayor Smrdevant, seconded by Coundlmember Ruettimann, to adjourn the regular council meeting at 9:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Pro Tem