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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 10, 1997OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1997 o '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 o 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; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1997 PAGE 2 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: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1997 PAGE 3 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 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1997 PAGE 4 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 1997 PAGE 5 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' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1997 PAGE 6 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1997 PAGE 7 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 o 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1997 PAGE 8 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. o 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. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1997 PAGE 9 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 o-Anne Student, ~unc J ayor IJos ~ph S turdeva-nt il Secretary