HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 24, 1997OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLtVMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 24, 199~
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Sturdevant called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Sturdevant and Counci!members Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann and Peterson
were present.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE MEETING AGENDA
There were no additions nor deletions to the meeting agenda.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Consent agenda items are considered to be routine by the City Council and
are enacted as part of a consent agenda by one motion.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to approve the following items on
the consent agenda:
AdoDt Council Minutes
The Council adopted the minutes of the March 10, !997 Regular Council
Meeting.
SACCC Joint Powers Aqreement Renewal Resolution No. 97-28
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample copies
available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-28
BEING A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE SOUTHERN ANOKA
COIYNTY COMMUNITY CONSORTIUM JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, in June of 1995, a Joint Powers Agreement established the
Southern Anoka County Community Consortium consisting of Anoka County, the
Cities of Columbia Heights, Fridley, and Hilltop and Independent School
Districts #13 and %14; and,
WHEREAS, the general purpose of this Joint Powers Agreement is to allow
each party to jointly and cooperatively coordinate the delivery of
services, maximize the use of resources, avoid redundancy, encourage
public, private community partnership and to develop and fund programs to
promote the general community health and safety in the territory of the
cities herein; and,
WHEREAS, a very successful example of this joint, cooperative effort is
the establishment of the community values program known as Values First
which has been recognized throughout the country as a model for promoting
core values consistently across all sectors of the community so that youth
and adults have a common, inclusive foundation upon which to operate:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights supports the efforts of the Southern Anoka County
Community Consortium Joint Powers Agreement until December 31, 1998,
unless earlier terminated or extended under the terms thereof.
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Passed this 24th day of March, 1997.
Offered by: Ruettimann
Seconded by: Jones
Roll call: Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Authorization to Purchase EmerGency Pre-Emption Devices
The Council authorized the purchase of 19 Tomar pre-emption units with
cables (5 for the Fire Department and 14 for the Police Department) from
Rescue 1 Supplies at a cost of $6,460.00 plus tax and 19 each Federal MSl-
Fd mirror/dash mount strobe lamps (5 for the Fire Department and 14 for
the Police Department) from Uniforms Unlimited at a cost of $1,624.50 plus
tax, funding to come from the Capital Equipment Fund.
Fluorescent Bulb Collection - May 17, 1997
The Council authorized the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract
with NSP for the collection of spent fluorescent bulbs from residential
and small businesses in Columbia Heights and surrounding communities
served by NSF. Expenses related to this collection will be reimbursed by
Northern State Power Company.
Approval of License Applications
The Council approved the license applications as listed.
Approval of Payment of the Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of proper
funds.
Roll call on Consent Agenda: Ail ayes
RECOGNITION, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, GUESTS
A dozen Columbia Heights high school students attended the meeting. This
activity was part of a social studies class.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1328 Being an Ordinance
Callinq for the Abandonment of the Columbia Heiqhts City Charter
Motion by Jolly, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading of the
ordinance there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call:
All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1328
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
RELATING TO THE ABANDONMENT OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITY CHARTER
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights. hereby
proposes the abandonment of the Columbia Heights City Charter.
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Section 2: That the abandonment of the City Charter shall be completed in
compliance with Minnesota Statute 410.12, Subd. 5.
Section 3: That the City Council shall submit this proposed ordinance to
the Charter Commission.
Section 4: That within sixty (60) days after submission by the Council,
the Charter Commission shall review the proposed abandonment and shall
approve or reject the proposal.
Section 5: That upon prompt notification of the Charter Commission's
action, the Council shall submit the proposed abandonment to the people in
the manner as provided by Minnesota Statute 410.12, Subd. 4.
Section 6: That the City will select and operate as an Optional Plan
Statutory City if the charter abandonment is approved by the City
electors.
Section 7: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
May 28, 1996
March 24, 1997
Failed passage - March 24, 1997
Offered by: Jolly
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll Call: Ail nayes
7. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Representative of Central Middle School PTA
Ms. Kathy Otson, Treasurer for the CMS PTA, was in attendance to express
the organization's concern regarding charges associated with services
provided at functions in the school by some of the City's police officers.
She noted that previously the charge was $60.00 for one officer at each
activity. With limited notice, the fee was increased to $125.00. Ms. Olson
addressed this increase with Chief Johnson. It was recommended that the
services of a Reserve Officer be used. This was tried, but Ms. Olson felt
the presence of an officer was more beneficial as the youngsters could
interact with the officers. That is the priority reason for having
officers present and security was not the main issue.
Another alternative which had been suggested was for officers to attend
functions on a "drop in" basis. Ms. Olson found this unacceptable as
Friday nights are busy evenings for the police and perhaps they would not
be in a position to attend. She indicated a willingness to continue with
reserves but suggested perhaps a contribution could be considered rather
than a flat fee. The costs are viewed as high and it was noted that all
other services are voluntary or have no associated costs.
Councilmember Jones suggested that the services of the School Liaison,
Mike McGee, could be a consideration. Chief Johnson said he would pursue
adjusting Officer McGee's schedule to accommodate this request. He will
contact the principals of the High School and Central Middle School.
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Chief Johnson had not understood the use of CSO's was to be on-going. He
will continue this if so directed by the City Council.
B. Bid Considerations
1) Award of Plant Mixed Bituminous Materials
Motion by Jones, second by Ruettimann to award the bid and to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase the 1997
plant mixed bituminous materials based upon low, formal bids received at
the unit prices and from the vendors as follows:
MATERIALS COMPANY UNIT
PRICE
AC Fine Sand Mix Bituminous Roadways
Midwest Asphalt
3/8 AC Fine Max
Agg.
2331 Type 3lB
Base
2331 Type 4lB
Binder
Bituminous Roadways
Midwest Asphalt
Bituminous Roadways
Midwest Asphalt
Bituminous Roadways
Midwest Asphalt
2331 Type 4lB
Wear
2331 Type 4lA
Wear
Bituminous Roadways
Midwest Asphalt
Bituminous Roadways
Midwest Asphalt
Winter Mix
Midwest Asphalt
Midwest Asphalt
$27.50 per ton - delivered
$20.35 per ton - picked up
$27.50 per ton - delivered
$20.35 per ton - picked up
$25.50 per ton - delivered
$19.25 per ton - picked up
$25.50 per ton - delivered
$19.50 per ton - picked up
$27.00 per ton - delivered
$20.00 per ton - picked up
$27.00 per ton - delivered
$20.50 per ton - picked up
$55.00 per ton - delivered
$50.00 per ton - picked up
DISPOSAL OF CONCRETE/ASPHALT RUBBLE
MATERIALS
Bituminous
Company
COMPANY
Midwest Asphalt
Midwest Asphalt
Concrete with
Steel
Midwest Asphalt
Midwest Asphalt
Concrete Without
Steel
Midwest Asphalt
Midwest Asphalt
Roll call: Ail ayes
UNIT PRICE
$5.00 per ton - picked up by
No charge - delivered by City
forces
$10.00 per ton - picked up by Co.
$ 4.50 per ton - delivered by
City forces
$10.00 per ton - picked up by Co
No charge delivered by City
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2. Award of 1997 Street and Parking Lane StriDinq Project
Motion by Jones, second by Ruettimann to award the 1997 street and parking
lane striping project to AAA Stripin~ Service Company of Rogers,
Minnesota, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount
of $4,970.66 with $4,412.41 to be appropriated from Fund 212-43!90-4000
and $558.25 to be appropriated from Fund 101-43170-4000; and furthermore,
to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for the
same. Roll call: Ail ayes
3. Award of Road Aggregates
The Public Works Director explained what appeared to be some discrepancies
in the bid received from one vendor.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Sturdevant to award the bid for and
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement to
purchase road aggregate materials for the 1997 season based upon low,
formal bids received, at the unit prices and from the vendors as follows:
MATERIALS COMPANY UNIT PRICE
Bid A - FA-3 Aggregate Midwest Asphalt
Midwest Asphalt
Bid B - FA-2 Aggregate J.L. Shiely
J.L. Shie!y
Bid C - Sanding Sand Barton Sand & Gravel
J.L. Shieiy
Bid D - Class 2 Aggreg. Bryan Rock
Barton Sand & Gravel
Bid E - Class 5 Aggre~. J.L. Shiely
J.L. Shiely
Bid F - Alt. Class 5
Agg.
Bid G Select Gran.
Borrow
Bid H Crushed Rock
Barton Sand & Gravel
J.L. Shie!y
Barton Sand & Gravel
J.L. Shie!y
Bryan Rock
J.L. Shiely
$14.50 per ton - del.
$12.95 per ton - picked up
$10.67 per ton - del.
$ 8.27 per ton - picked up
$ 5.50 per ton - del.
$ 5.47 per ton - picked up
$ 8.22 per ton - del.
$12.95 per ton - picked up
$ 6.49 per ton - del.
$ 5.12 per ton - picked up
$ 6.45 per ton - del.
$ 4.35 per ton - picked up
5.20 per ton - del.
3.07 per ton - picked up
8.67 per ton del.
8.77 per ton - picked up
Roll call: All ayes
C. Other Business
1) Addendum 02 - Traffic Siqnat Improvement Consultant Contract
The Public Works Director explained that due to the change in scope with
the addition of the signal modifications on Central Avenue to BRW's
current consultin9 contract for design and construction engineering, the
firm is requestin9 an addendum to cover the additional costs. All
engineering fees are reimbursed through the City's State Aid Funds and the
Cooperative Agreement funds.
It was noted that previously the 39th Avenue and Stinson Boulevard
intersection did not warrant a traffic signal. The Public Works Director
a~reed and noted that initially this area did not meet the required number
of warrants. This has chan~ed and it currently does.
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Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to approve Addendum #2 to the
Consulting Engineering Services with BRW for installation of EVP, a
traffic si~nal at 39th and Stinson Boulevard and signal improvements on
Central Avenue in the amount of $28,745.35. Roll call: All ayes
2) Hardwired Microphones for Council Chambers
Staff is recommending the purchase and installation of eleven microphones.
It was noted that other equipment is included with the microphones. A
switching system as well as lighting is still being pursued. Councilmember
Ruettimann inquired if microphone covers were to be considered.
Motion by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to award Alpha Video the purchase and installation of eleven
hardwired microphones for the Council Chambers with monies from Fund 225-
49844-5180. Roll call: All ayes
3) Resolution No. 97-29 Beinq a Resolution Reqardinq the Proposed Hwy
$10 Multimodal Corridor Development Project
Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution
there being ample copies available for the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 97-29
BEING A RESOLUTION REGARDING THI0 MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION
CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, Trunk Highway l0 (THI0) from Minneapolis to St. Cloud is a
transportation corridor that runs through the fastest growing area in the
State of Miriuesotaand such 9rowth has created significant transportation,
safety and land use issues; and,
WHEREAS, there are opportunities for a variety of multi-modal
transportation improvements in the THi0 corridor, including highway
improvements, commuter and freight rail, recreational trails and
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS); and,
WHEREAS, THi0 serves as a primary link between the Twin Cities
metropolitan area and the communities in the corridor from Minneapolis,
north along TH47 north to TH10 northwest to St. Cloud; and,
WHEREAS, such communities wish to collaboratively plan for multi-modal
transportation improvements to the corridor and for the related land use
and development impacts; and,
WHEREAS, the federal ISTEA was adopted to encourage and facilitate
integrated transportation planning along major transportation corridors
and authorizes funding for such corridor plannin9 and development; and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress will consider the reauthorization of
ISTEA this year and is consistently requiring that all applications for
ISTEA be submitted as soon as possible for inclusion in the draft bill.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
The City of Columbia Heights strongly supports the development of a
federally financed plan to analyze the feasibility and environmental
impacts of multi-modal transportation improvements along the THI0
corridor, including highway improvements, commuter and freight rail,
recreational trails, ITS, safety and related land use issues; and,
2 o
The Columbia Heights City Council hereby appoints Councilmember
Donald Jolly as its representative and Mayor Joseph Sturdevant, as
alternate, to work with elected officials from communities along the
corridor to develop a joint powers agreement, providing a mechanism
to jointly address the need for transportation enhancements,
congestion relief, improved safety and systematic land use planning;
and,
The City of Columbia Heights hereby declares its intent to enter
into such a joint agreement, subject to the review and approval of
its governing body by March 31, t997.
Passed this 24th day of March, 1997.
Offered by: Jolly
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
10.
Jo-Arzne Student, Council Secretary
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City Manaqer
The City Manager had nothing additional to report at this time.
B. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
GENEPg~L COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of Board and Commission Meetinqs
The minutes of the March 14, 1997 Library Board of Trustees Meeting, the
minutes of the March 4, 1997 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting and
the minutes of the February 12, 1997 Economic Development Authority were
included in the agenda packet for Council review.
CITIZEN FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
There was no one present for the Citizen Forum.
Councilmember Jolly referred to the recent death of Assistant Fire Chief
Lowell (Pat) DeMars. He stated that Pat was a dedicated firefighter and
employee. He will be missed.
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Mayor Sturdevant noted that the paneling in the hall outside of the
Council Chambers was completed. He complimented the city employees who did
the work.
RECESS TO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Regular Council Meeting of March 24, 1997 was recessed at 7:50 p.m.
to an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation regarding
L!rnde Investments and Jo-Anne Student was appointed to keep a written
record of same.
RECONVENE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Columbia Heights City Council on
March 24, 1997 was reconvened at 8:50 p.m. having been in Executive
Session to discuss litigation with a written record being kept by Jo-Anne
Student.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to adjourn the Council Meeting at
8:55 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
ayo~-~6~ ~ph Sturdevant
o-Anne Student, 'Co~'~/~Cil Secreta~ry