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
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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:
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August 25, 1997
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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.
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Bid Considerations - None.
Councilmember Peterson wished to express thanks to the Beautification Committee for all the
plantings of flowers around the city.
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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
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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.
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August 25, 1997
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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