HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 10, 1997OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 1997
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'CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmembers Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann
and Peterson were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE MEETING AGENDA
There were no additions nor deletions to the meeting agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and
are acted on by the City Council with one motion.
Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to approve the following
items on the Consent Agenda:
Adopt Council Minutes of January 27, 1997 Recular Council
Meeting
The Council approved the minutes of the January 27, 1997
Regular Council Meeting as submitted.
Resolution No. 97-18 Being a Resolution Regardinq the 1997-98
International Association of Firefighters Labor. Aqreement
The reading of Resolution No. 97-18 was waived there being
ample copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION 97-18
REGAIUDINGLABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS,
LOCAL 1216
WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded between the International
Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 1216, representing
Firefighters of the City, and members of the City negotiating
team, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually
acceptable contract for calendar years 1997 and 1998;
WHEREAS, a copy of said contract is available for inspection
at the Office of the City Manager and is made a part hereof by
reference;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract agreement as
negotiated, be and is hereby established as the salary and
fringe benefit program for calendar years 1997 and 1998 for
IAFF bargaining unit employees of the City; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be
authorized to execute this agreement.
Passed this 10th day of February, 1997.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Peterson
Jones
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
1997 Annual Dues - North Metro Mayors Association
The Council authorized the payment of the 1997 annual
membership dues to the North Metro Mayors Association in the
amount of $9,684.00 to be taken from Fund 101-41110-4330.
Seek Bids for 1997 Street and Parkinq Lane Striping
The Council authorized staff to seek bids for the 1997 Street
and Parking Lane Striping Contract.
Seek Quotes for Replacement Starter at Pump Station #2
The Council authorized staff to seek quotes for replacement of.
the soft starter on Pump #2 for Station #2.
Resolution No. 97-19 Beinq a Resolution Receivinq Zone 2
Sealcoat Feasibility Report and Callinq for a Public Hearinq
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample
copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-19
BEING A RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE REPORT ON SEA_LCOATING
IN ZONE 2 AND CALLING FOR A HEARING ON
SAID IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 96-73 adopted by the
Council on November 12, 1996, a report has been prepared by
Mr. Mark Winson, City Engineer, with reference to the
following improvements:
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Sea!coatinq
Tyler St.
Tyler St.
Polk St.
Ulysses St.
Hayes St.
Arthur Pl.
Cleveland St.
Cleveland St.
McKinley St.
Benjamin St.
Stinson Blvd.
39th Ave.
39th Ave.
39 1/2 Ave.
41st Ave.
42nd Ave.
43rd Ave.
Pierce St.
centerline/41st Ave. to centerline/42nd Ave.
centerline/44th Ave. to dead'end
center!ine/41st Ave. to centerline/Arthur St.
centerline of Johnson St. to cul-de-sac
north right-of-way of 37th Avenue to
center!ine/41st Ave.
centerline/44th Ave. to dead-end
centeriine/39th Ave. to centeriine/40th Ave
center!ine/4!st Ave to centerline/42nd Ave
north right-of-way of 37th Place to
center!ine/40th Ave
.centerline/43rd Ave to centeriine/45th Ave
cul-de-sac to centerline of 45th Ave
centerline/Tyler St to centerline/Polk St
centerline/Arthur St to centerline/McKinley St
centeriine/Cleveland St to centertine/McKinley
centeriine Res. Blvd. to centerline/Stinson
Blvd.
centerline/Res.Btvd, to centerline/Cleve!and
centerline/Res. Blvd. to centerline/Benjamin
centerline/46th Ave to centerline 47th Ave
and this report was received by the Council on February 10,
1997.
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the
proposed project is necessary, cost-effective and feasible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council will consider
the improvement of such streets in accordance with the report
and the assessment of abutting property (street feet) as well
as non-abutting property on the closest intersecting street
(avenue feet) for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an
estimated total cost of the improvement of $87,740.56.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held
on such proposed improvements on the 3rd day of March, 1997 in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 7:00 p.m. and the
City Manager shall give mailed and published notice of such
hearing and improvement as required by law.
Dated this 10th day of February, 1997.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Peterson
Jones
Ail ayes
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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 the 10th day of
February, 1997.
Jo-Anne Student
Deputy City Clerk
Resolution No. 97-20 Beinq a Resolution Receivinq Feasibilit~
ReDort for Pavinq Alley and Callinq for a Public Hearinq
The reading of the resolution was waived there being ample
copies available for the public.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-20
BEING A RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE REPORT OF PAVING ALLEY EAST
OF QUINCY TO EXISTING ALLEY AND SOUTH OF 40TH AVENUE AND
CALLING FOR A HEARING OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, a report has been prepared by Mr. Mark Winson, City
Engineer, with reference to the following improvements:
Alley Pavinq
Alley east of Quincy Street to existing alley south of
40th Avenue
and this report was received by the Council on February 10,
1997, and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the
proposed project is necessary, cost-effective and feasible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council will consider
the improvement of such alley in accordance with the report
and the assessment of abutting property (street feet) as well
as non-abutting property on the closest intersecting street
(avenue feet) for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an
estimated total cost of the improvement .of $10,783.69.
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held
on such proposed improvements on the 3rd day of March, 1997 in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 7:00 p.m. and the
City Manager shall give mailed and published notice of such
hearing and improvement as required by law.
Dated this 10th day of February, 1997.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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 the 10th day of
February, 1997, as disclosed by the records of said City in my
possession.
Jo-Anne Student
Deputy City Clerk
Final Payment for Metal Utility Buildinq Slab
The Council accepted the work for concrete slab-on-grade in
the metal utility building and authorized final payment of
$18,096.00 to Ron Kassa Construction of Richfield, Minnesota.
Payment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of
proper funds.
License Applications
The Council approved the 1997 license applications as listed
and approved the rental housing licenses as noted in the
February 5, 1997 memo from Lowell DeMars.
Roll call on Consent Agenda: Ail ayes'
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RECOGNITION, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, GUESTS
There were no items for this section of the.agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Resolutions/Ordinances
There were no other resolutions nor ordinances.
B. Bid Considerations
1) Award of Multi-Purpose Copier for Public Works
Department
The Public Works Director was of the opinion that the outright
sale of the Department's present copier could realize more
money than was being allowed for a trade-in by the bidders.
The present copier is currently under a maintenance agreement.
It was noted that other department heads had indicated an
interest in acquiring this copier. The Public Works Director
felt since the copier would be used with less intensity in
other departments, it would have more longevity and the
monthly maintenance cost would be less.
Motion by Jolly, second by Jones to award the bid for a
Minolta Copier EP4050 to CDP Imaging Systems of Minneapolis,
Minnesota, based upon their low, responsible bid in tke amount
of $9,105.75 including sales tax with funds appropriated from
the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund, and furthermore, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an
agreement for the same. Roll call: Ail ayes
Resolution No. 97-19 (Receivinq Zone 2 Sealcoat Feasibility
Report and Callinq for a Public Hearinq) and Resolution No.
97-20 (Receivinq Feasibility Report for Pavinq Alley and
Callinq for a Public Hearinq)
Councilmember Ruettimann requested these two items, which had
been approved on the Consent Agenda, be brought back for
further discussion.
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The Public Works Director reviewed each project and estimated
.costs. He advised that all affected property owners will be
notified by mail of the public hearing regarding their
individual projects. The public hearing is scheduled for March
3, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Other Business
Authorization to Purchase Cable for TV Inspection System
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The sole supplier for this cable is Aries Industries. This
firm is attempting to locate a buyer for the City's old cable.
Councilmember Ruettimann suggested consideration be given to
using funds from the Telecommunications Commission budget to
cover the costs associated with this purchase. The Assistant
to the City Manager stated that there are no restrictions on
the use of these monies.
Discussion continued regarding the use of funds from the
Telecommunications Commission for equipment associated with
the cable system as well as using funds to purchase equipment
for the cable tv inspection system.
Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to purchase i,000 feet of TV cable from Aries
Industries, the sole supplier, for $3,540.00 plus tax of
$230.10, funds coming from 602-49450-2171 and 602-49450-4395
respectively. Roll call: Ail ayes
2) First Time Homebuyer Application
Motion by Jolly, second by Peterson to grant approval
(concurrence) for the City to apply for an allocation of
maximum allowable from the Minnesota Finance Agency Minnesota
City Participation Program (First Time Homebuyer Program) and,
if successful in securing an allocation, to provide the
necessary City involvement in the program. Roll call: Ail ayes
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Report of the City ManaGer
Minutes of the last two Charter Commission meetings were
available at this meeting. The minutes of the November 20,
1996 meeting had been included in the a~enda packet.
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The minutes from the January 16, 1997 meeting were distributed
at the Council Meeting. A request was made to make minutes of
the Charter Commission meetings available as soon as possible
even though they may not have been approved. It was felt this
would provide improved communication between the Commission
and the Council.
Discussion continued regarding items being considered by the
Commission which are unresolved. Councilmember Ruettimann
mentioned he had met with the Commission Chairperson to
discuss the proposed reduction relative to Chapter 5,
Initiative, Referendum and Recall.
The majority of. Councilmembers supported the 10% reduction or
800 voters, whichever is greater. Another unresolved issue
appears to be the abandonment of the charter action taken by
the Council last fall.
The City Attorney advised that there must be an unanimous vote
to pass an amendment to the Charter.
The City Manager inquired if he should send a letter to the
Charter Commission regarding the stated concerns and whether
he should include these issues on the agenda of a Council work
session.
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B. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
The Public Works Director displayed some maps recently done by
the GIS Range Rider. He pointed out their clarity.
GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Minutes of Board and Commission Meetinqs
The following minutes were included in the agenda packet:
Charter Commission November 20, 1996 Meeting
Draft Minutes of the January 16, 1997 Charter Commission
Meeting
Traffic Commission Meeting of February 3, 1997
B. Other Communications
Councilmember Jolly noted he had attended a two-day Tax
Increment seminar recently. He felt the information presented
was extremely valuable.
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10.
CITIZEN FORUM
A resident expressed a number of concerns most of which were
related to the accumulation of snow and ice on wa!kways and at
bus stops. He requested these matters be addressed as they
concern pedestrian safety.
This resident also referred to a neighborhood parking problem
and gave the address where this is occurring on Fifth Street.
He suggested this residence is being used as a treatment
center.
Ten scouts from Boy Scout Troup ~119 from Immaculate
Conception School were in attendance at the CoUncil Meeting.
They are studying citizenship. One of the scouts mentioned an
area at 43rd and Washington which is a slippery roadway for
the school bus.
1!. ADJOUPaXrMENT
Motion by Peterson, second by Sturdevant to adjourn the
meeting at 7:50 p.m. Roll call: Ail ayes
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il Secretary