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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrected Jan 13, 1975-5- Official Proceedings Regular Meeting of the City Council January 13, 1975 Meeting was called to order at $:OS p.m. Norberg, Land, Nawrocki -present Roll Call-Logacz, Heintz, Motion by Norberg, Second by Heintz to name Margo Emerson Secretary for the meeting. Roll Call-All Ayes Invocation was given by Rev. Kenneth Behnken, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 23 and special meetings of December i6 and January 6 be approved as presented in writing, and the reading be dispensed with. Ro11 Call-All Ayes PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land that the bills as listed be paid out of their proper funds. Roll Call-All Ayes 1974 BILLS Val Bjornson, State Treas. $ 3,188.95 Coast to Coast $ 65.63 Val Bjornson, State Treas. 318.68 Col. Hgts. Park Boark-Petty 36 47 N.W. Bell Telephone H.B. Fuller Co. Famous Brands, Inc. Johnson Paper and Supply Company Johnson Wine Company Minn. Distillers inc. Old Pearia Company, Inc. Ed Phillips and Sons Col. Hgts. Police Relief Assoc. Col. Hgts. Fire Relief Assoc. Peterson and Kalina A.B. Dick Products Columbia Transit Corp. Linda Hansen Kokesh Leslie Paper David Mac Gregor School Lunch Fund Automotive Drive Llne American Linen Supply Blumberg Photo Sound Co. Brunswick Corp, Burroughs Corp. Mildred U. Carlson Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Inc. Chapin Publishing 1,467.52 Col. Hgts. Pharmacy 27.42 44.65 Col. Hgts. Pharmacy 4.84 753.76 Comm. of Revenue 1,537.53 393.94 Continent Safety Equip. 255.86 832.39 Conway Fire & Safety 37.00 483.51 Cronstrom's Hetg. ~ Air Cond.22.00 122.96 Danielsons Pharmacy g.44 51.32 Encycl. Britannica 27.95 15,141.10 Gateway Hardware Hank 1.g8 18,695.33 Germendsen's Contracting 303.00 500.00 Merle Glader 61.34 28.00 Goodin Company 18.21 150.00 Gerald Hedlund 42.18 114.00 Heights Electric 42.02 28.50 Heights Plumbing 336.80 96.04 Holiday Inn 80.34 45.00 Heights Shell Service 5.10 23.50 Homelite 3.2$ 50.72 In t'1 Busin. Machine Corp. 36.00 19.00 Indep. School Dist.#13 1,038.83 23.00 Indep. school Dist. #13 386.06 136.35 Jeffrey Janecek 8.25 73.80 Josten's Library Baoks 177.87 11.84 Keep Fill Products 3.75 860.00 ISe-Master Div. 86.00 67.20 I<-Mart 27.76 -6- Janugry 13: 1975 1874 BILLS (CONTINUED) Leef Bros. Inc. $ 125.68 Distillers Distributing $ 1,121.82 Lee Career apparel 782.50 Comm. of Taxation 4,481.38 Life Conference, Gwen Forsline 150.00 Display Fixtures Co. 7.91 Maintenance Experts 1,054.00 Delivery Management Serv. 148.82 Mason Publishing Co. 65.00 Doherty Dist. Co. 2,579.20 Metropolitan Sewer Board 2,078.00 Martin Drinville 5.04 Mpls. Oxygen Co. 66.31 Eberhard Candy and Tobbaco 317.60 Minn. Dept. of Public Safety 11.00 Ganzer Distributors 3,320.10 3 M Buss. Products 147.58 Gold Medal Beverage Co. 322.60 Modern Service Inc. 16,867.50 Happy Time Dist. 301.53 R. I. Motor Transit Co. 14.07 Jimbo's 146.00 National Chem search 228.44 McKesson Liquor Co. 2,325.64 N.W. Bell Telephone Co. 41.54 Midland Products Co. 8.00 Petty Cash-Adm. Dept. 37.12 Midwest Wine Co. 378.68 Red Wing Service Co. 336.40 Olympia Beer 1,505.07 Rogers 80.85 Petty Cash-Liquor 114.25 Eugene Salay 405.80 Pohle Sales Inc. 3,060.2y John Schlemmer 48.77 Joe Rak 12.86 Seven Up Bottling 62.50 Rex Distributing Co. 2,620.15 State Treas. Soc.Sec. Contr. 5,594.26 John Roach 18.72 State Treasurer 208.58 Ron's Ice 123.00 Sun Newspapers 210.54 South Side Distrib. Co. 29.70 Superior Products 79.36 Sunderland Inc. 256.30 Tasco Automotive 44.47 Coca-Cola Bottling 178.70 Texgas Corp. 389.35 Home Juice Company 118.$8 Total Electric 325.00 Robert E. Diedrich 610.00 Tracy Printing 228.63 Genuine Parts 506.83 Transport Clearings 13.14 Gross Industrial 14.40 Universal Tank and Iron Works 15.00 Olson's Plumbing 137.16 Waste Management of Minn. 10.00 Paper Calmenson ~ Co. 1,385.88 Malcolm 0. Watson 122.75 Twin City Typewriter Co. 48.50 Williams Steel and Hardware 335.48 W.W. Generator Rebuiiders 53.00 TOTAL BILLS END OF 1874 105,385.88 Henry Zeug 287.00 Bronner Exterminating 12.00 1975 BILLS Salaries 60,846.28 James Lord, State Treas. 314.66 James Lord, State Treas. 3,263.91 Johnson Wine Co. 214.58 Oid Peoria Company 1,804.05 Ed Phillips and Sons 208.10 Twin City Wine Co. 366.73 Amer.Nat'lBank and Trust Co. 27,362.06 City of Columbia Heights 50.00 City Wide LocksmitE~ing 3.00 Col. Hgts. Fire Dept. 23.75 Comm. of Revenue 16.04 East Side Beverage Co. 13,769.81 Fireside Office Supply 186.76 First Nat'l Bank of St. Paul 101,$17.98 F. Moore Jr. High Comm.School 36.00 Fridley Office Supply 19.02 Glenwood Inglewood 48.10 Glenwood Inglewood 44.85 Humane society of the U.S. 10.00 Int!1 City Managem. Assoc. 115.00 League of Minn. Municipalities gO.00 L.E. Publishers Inc. 62.55 Metrop, Waste Control Comm. 13,756.84 Nat'l Cleringhouse on Rev. Sha r. 1.00 No. American Life and Casualty 198.00 N.S.P. 26.45 N.S.P. 2,831.87 January 13, 1975 N.W. Bell Telephone $ 17.01 Dean Otterson 78.85 Seven-up Bottling 629.85 Solon Office Equip. 36.00 l)niforms Unlimited 362.60 l~Jahl and Wah) Inc. 120.00 Anoka County Library 15.00 Better Homes and Gardens g.62 Jos ten's Library Books 267.18 Pos tma s to r 84.00 Shoppers Charge 39.99 Time Life Records 15.55 TOTAL 1975 228,464.24 PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING JANUARY 1g-25 AS JAYCEE WEEK Mayor Nawrocki read the following proclamation: -7- WHEREAS, the Jaycee organization in the City of Columbia Heights has been, and continues to be, a most active, concerned civic organization, and WHEREAS, the week of January lg to 25 is the 54th Anniversary of the founding of the Jaycees organization in St. Louis in 1821, and WHEREAS, the Jaycees throughout the United States are over 300,000 strong in 7,000 communities, contributing to the betterment of our society to a considerable degree NOW THEREFORE, I, Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, do hereby proclaim the week of January lg to 25 as "JAYCEE WEEK" and further recommend to all our citizens that they express their appreciation to these young community leaders individually and support the various programs which the Jaycees sponsor. OPEN BIDS ON LEGAL PUBLICATIONS FOR 1875 Only one bid was received from Sun Newspapers, Inc. This bid stated that the rate for legal publications are as set by Minnesota law: 20.50 per line far the first insertion, 13.6 per line for each subsequent insertion. Tabular matter, i.e., propernames, numbers, legal descriptions, etc., is 6.g~ per line additional for the original insertion with no additional charge for repeats of the original insertion. They further stated that they would provide, at no additional charge, two notarized affidavits on each of the legal publications. Additional notarized affidavits on request, will be furnished at 25~ each. -8- January 13, 1975 Discussion was held on whether the Sun Newspapers meet requirements for legal publications. Attorney Kalina stated that they did. Councilman Norberg questioned what the requirements were for legal newspapers. Mr. Kalina informed him that they must be in existence for at least two years. The type of paper is restricted in that it can not be of the variety of an advertising shopper. He assured the Council that the Sun does meet all legal requirements fo circulation. Councilman Norberg reported on discussions with a member of one of the City commissions, who suggested that the City and School Board look into a newsletter to be published jointly, and Mr. Norberg suggested that legal publications could be made this way. Further discussion was held onthe use of bulletin boards in the City. Mr. Kalina stated that some of the legal publications, such as ordinances, could be published in this manner, but that others, i.e., zoning changes, assessments, hearing notices, would still have to published in a newspaper. The same would apply to the use of a newsletter type approach. Mayor Nawrocki asked that the City Attorney prepare a report as time allows, clarifying the requirements on Legal publications, as to the use of a newspaper, bulletin boards, newsletters, etc. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz that the bid on legal publications for 1875 be awarded to Sun Newspapers as outlined in their letter. Roll Call-All Ayes BIDS ON DOMESTIC ANIMAL CONTROL Moti on by Norberg, Seconded by Land that the C i ty Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on animal control service for 1975, to be opened January 27 at the regular Council meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes DUMP TRUCK BIDS City Manager, Malcolm Watson, reported on the dump truck bids received January 6, 1975. Recommendation was for award of bid to the low bidder, Bill Boyer Ford for a total price of $9,257.40. This would include $9,184.70 for the truck, with trade-in; $24.70 for dual exhaust system; $13.00 for extra cooling radiator; and $35.00 for auxiliary rear springs. The truck is a 1975 Ford LN 750. Delivery date indicated at 180 days. THE other bids were: international Harvester $9,53..$.68 Walton Ford $9,544.00 Midway Ford $10,680.00 January 13, 1975 -g- Mr. Watson further reported that this truck had been projected as an expenditure to be made from Revenue Sharing in 1975 at an estimated total of $14,000. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to award the bid for a new 27,500 GVW Truck with Dump Body to Biil Boyer Ford at a total cost of $9,257.40 including trade in, and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into contract for same. Roll Call-All Ayes Kenneth Hentges was present at the meeting and requested further information on the size of t!'~e dump truck box, and size of the truck in general. He pointed out differences in the various sizes. ORDINANCE #828 REGARDING N.S.P. FRANCHISE City Attorney, Ronald Kalina, reported on his discussions with the attorney for Northern States Power. He informed the Council that the agreement had been reached that the ordinance as revised by the City Attorney would be acceptable. Lengthy discussions were held on this ordinance. Mayor Nawrocki reported on discussions with Donald Poss, City Manager of Bro©klyn Center, regarding the Attorney General's opinion on a fee as opposed to tax on the franchise of N.S.P. The Mayor further noted concerns which he has as to whether the City would be allowed to seek a tax at some date. He mentioned a case in Brainerd where they did not follow the law regarding taxing as stated in the Minnesota Statutes. Mayor Nawrocki was concerned as whether this could also apply to the circumstances of Co 1 umb i a Heights . Attorney Kalina pointed out that in terms of Columbia Heights, this decision regarding Brainerd would have no affect on the franchise ordinance under consideration. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that something should be written into the ordinance giving the City the power to tax at a later date. Councilman Norberg was concerned because no one was present from N.S.P. at this meeting, and he felt someone should be there to speak for them. Motion by Norberg, Se canded by Land to table further consideration on Ordinance #828 until the next regular meeting. Roll Cali-all ayes Councilman Logacz asked what powers are given to the City in reference to negotiating acts in regards to our franchise with N.S.P. Attorney Kalina pointed out that the City Charter gives the authority. Further discussion held on the powers of the City in regard to the franchise, and regarding rate setting. ORDINANCE #$31 DESIGNATING CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR PARK PURPOSES (AMENDING #803} Second reading was held on this ordinance which designates the West 75' of Lot 18, dock 100, Columbia Heights Annex, directly north of the building at 3801 California Street, for park purposes. This was as a result of the recent sale of land at 3801 California St. ORDINANCE #831 offered by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg Roll Calle All Ayes Ordinance #831 was adapted. -10- January 13, 1975 ORDINANCE #832 AMENDING DOMESTIC ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE Discussion was held on the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney amending the domestic animal control ordinance. In particular, Mr. Kalina pointed out that this ordinance would change the sentence providing that no license shall be issued fora canine or feline animal while it is less than three months old to less than six months old. It also would change the length time before disposal of an animal that has been picked up to no less than five full days rather than three full days. Further, he pointed out that the ordinance would place a maximum fine of $300 for violations of the ordinance rather than the $100 presently in effect, with possible imprisonment not to exceed thirty days. An additional provision was that any person violating this ordinance shall not be sentenced to less than a fine of $15.00. A lengthy discussion was held regarding these changes, and the conditions of the domestic animal control and fees in general. Mayor Nawrocki was concerned that strict pick-up fees, and boarding fees would inhibit people from picking up their animals. Councilman rJorberg favored restoring the fees for the dog licenses back to $3.00 for all animals. Various opinions were expressed regarding the fees charged, and what effect it has on the citizens. Various solutions were also discussed as to the best way of setting up fees and control within the City. Councilman Logacz expressed his opinion regarding pet shops. Ne was of the opinion that al lanimals should be required to be 1 icensed before being sold in the pet shops. Discussion was also held on the possibility of reminding people each year that it is time to renew their dog licenses. Mayor Nawrocki asked that information be sought from B ~ E Patrol, the City's present dog catcher, regarding licensed as opposed to unlicensed dogs which are picked up; the pedigree dogs as opposed to non-pedigree dogs which are picked up; and what their boarding fees are. Councilman Norberg asked for information from the City Health Doctor as to why rabies vaccinations are not required for cats. First reading held on Ordinance #832 regarding Domestic Animal Control It was decided that the second reading would be held on February 10 at the regular meeting to give more time for further information to be gathered an the items discussed. January 13, 1975 -11- RESOLUTION #75-2 APPRECIATION TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Offered by Norberg, Seconded by Logacz Roll Cal1:Al1 Ayes BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that WHEREAS, our area experienced one of the most severe winter storms that has occurred in the past 35 years on Friday evening, January 10 and Saturday, January 11, 1975, and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department, in anticipation of the need for emergency service, prepared the necessary equipment and set up work schedules in such a manner as to handle the emergency snow plowing operations as effectively as humanly possible under mast adverse conditions, and WHEREAS, the motto of our community is "Service is Our Business" and this service rendered in an emergency situation constitutes an excellent example of how the employees of our City are meeting that challenge and need, NOW THERE FOE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS on behalf of our citizens, that we take this means of expressing our thanks to the employees for a job welt done. RESOLUTION #75-3 REGARDING THE UNEMPLOYMENT GRANT TO ANOKA COUNTY Mr. Watson reported on a federal grant received by the County. The following resolution was offered by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz Roll Call: All Ayes BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that WHEREAS, a special unemployment grant has been made to the County of Anoka for the purpose of employing individuals who have been unemployed for some period of time, and WHEREAS, these individuals are from various backgrounds of skills and training, qualifying them for various jobs which need to be done in the City of Columbia Heights, and WHEREAS, with budget limitations, the City has been unable to establish funding for such positions, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed io work with the County personnel office to supply them with job descriptions and positions in the City of Columbia Heights, and work out arrangements as soon as possible to employ such individuals with the understanding that it will be done through the special grant with no cost to the citizens of our community. RECESS WAS CALLED AT g:3o p.m. MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:53 p.m, -12° January 13, 1375 LOT SUBDIVISION-GERALD HINRICHS Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to approve request far a lot subdivision to Gerald Hinrichs to divide his property on Arthur Street dust South of 44th Avenue into two parcels 72.43' wide and the other 60' wide. Roll Call-All Ayes Mr. Watson noted that there are no special assessments pending against this property. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 3$01 California Street: Mr. Watson explained the actions of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding this property. They had recommended to the Council that they grant several waivers on this property. This is the property which the City recently sold to Commers Soft Water Company. Motion by Heintz, Seconded byLogacz to grant a one foot side yard waiver (to the north), a waiver of five parking spaces, and waiver the requirement of screening around the building, based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Roll Ca11;A11 Ayes Home Occupation Permit Renewals: Some discussion was held on the home occupation permit to Doroty Penate at 4300 Jackson Street to operate a home accessary business. Concern was expressed as to whether her operation does not follow the City Zoning Code, and other regulations. It was pointed out that since her business was in operation prior to the passage of the new zoning ordinance, she was permitted to continue operating it. Mr. Kalina pointed out that if she were to want to expand the business, then this would come under the new ordinance. Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to grant the Home occupation Permit Renewals as listed. Ro11Ca11;A11 Ayes Proposed Decentralization of Anoka County Services: Mr. Watson informed the Council that the Planning Conmission had concurred in the proposed use of the old Columbia Heights State Bank building by Anoka COUNTY for various services. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg that the City Council concur with the proposed use of the old Columbia Heights State Bank building by Anoka County Roll Call: All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki asked that a letter be sent to County Commissioner I<ordiak informing him of the action of the City Council. MAINTENANCE OF 37th AVENUE City Engineer, George E3rown, explained that the request was for permission to enter into the agreement with Minneapolis for maintenance of 37th Avenue, which is the common boundary of the two cities. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Logacz that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into the agreement with the City of Minneapolis for division of ma intenao~cresponsibility for 37th Avenue between Main Street and St 'snson Boulevard. Roll Call: All Ayes January 13, 1975 -13- Following this motion considerable time was spent in discussing the Federal Aid Urban systems. Mayor Nawrocki reported on communications received indicating which streets in Columbia Heights were in this system. He pointed out that Central Avenue is not FAU, but that 49th Avenue is. He questioned the possibility of getting some funding for work done on the intersection of 49th Avenue and Central Avenue during the Central Avenue urbanization project. City Engineer Brown informed the Mayor that he had discussed this with the County, and that they are interested. He further explained that the necessary inquiries are being made for funding of this nature. Mayor Nawrocki encouraged that this matter be pursued, in order to discover if some funds would be available for this purpose. Mayor Nawrocki further pointed out that under the Fs deral Aid Urban program, some funding is available for bus shelters, Mr. Brown discussed conversations held with representatives from the Metropolitan Transit Commission regarding possible bus shelters in Columbia Heights, and informed the Mayor that further investigations are being made. Mayor Nawrocki encouraged that the City Engineer investigate whether any funds might available for any future projects in the City, and get the necessary applications made. UPDATE FOR MUNICIPAL ATTORNEYS COURSE Motion by Land, Seconded by Norberg that funds be granted for two attorneys from the City Attorney's office to attend an "Update for Municipal Attorneys" conference Friday, January 17 at the Normandy Inn in Minneapolis. Cost is $30.00 each. Roll Call:All Ayes The conference is sponsored by the training department of the League of Minnesota Municipalities. 14th RNNUAL CORROSIOhI SHORT COURSE Mr. Watson explained this course and what it would involve. It wilt be held at Purdue University on February 19 and 20. The request was for Donald Jolly and Clayton Berg to attend. They indicated that the would drive together. Some discussion was held regarding the costs involved. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Land to grant request. Roll Call: Atl Ayes Mr. Watson estimated the total costs would come to approximately $325• APWA CONFERENCE Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land to grant request for two people to attend the APWA Workshop series on Urban Drainage January 21 and 22, T975 in Minneapolis at $75.00 each. Roil Cal1:Al1 Ayes HOUSING AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR USE OF $65,000 DONATED BY CITY COUNCIL Mr. Watson reported on a latter received from Dean Otterson, Executive Director of the HRA, requesting use of $55,000 donated to HRA for a life safety system in the new high°rise, for community development. Some discussion was held. The Council indicated that they would need further information before granting such a request, and that until a specific use is explained, the monies would remain as presently designated. -14- January 13, 1975 LICENSES Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to grant the licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call: all Ayes CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS Considerable discussion was held regarding the safe agreement with Commers Soft Water on the property at 3801 Cal iforn is Street. Mayor Nawrocki indicated his displeasure that the agreement contained a ten year time period, rather than fife time. He informed that the City Attorney that he could not sign the agreement until this provision was removed. Discussion was held on what had taken: place at previous Council meetings regarding this sale of land. The City Attorney indicated that he would further descuss this agreement with attorneys for Commers Saf t Water. INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING It was noted that an informal meeting of the Council would be held Thursday, January 16 for the purpose of discussing salaries for 1975• The meeting would begin at 8:00 p.m. Councilman Heintz noted that the regular meeting scheduled for February 24 would have to be rescheduled because three of the Council members would be unable to attend the meeting. Following d'escussion on when the meeting should be held, Resolution #74-1 was offered by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz Roll Call: All Ayes BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS that the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of February 24, 1q7~ be and hereby is rescheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 1975 at 8:00 p.m, in the City Council Chambers. All other meeting dates shall be held as indicated in previous pertinent resolutions. MOTION by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to adjourn at 11:0 ~. A11 Ayes °9 ~ ~ ~__-~ s.~,~ ~ , ~ . Bruce G.~Nawrocki, Mayor ,. `., _: 5e c re to r ~ ~~