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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrected Feb 10, 1975Official Proceedings Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota February 10, 1875 Meeting was called to order at 8:07 p.m. Norberg, Land, Nawrocki -present -2$- Roll Cali: Logacz, Heintz, Mayor Nawrocki noted that City Manager, Malcolm Watson, would be late because of a conflicting item. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land to name Margo Emerson Secretary for the meeting. Roll Call: All ayes INVOCATION was given by Rev. Merrill Gilbertson of First Lutheran Church. MINUTES OF LA5T REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS Councilman Norberg noted a correction in the spelling of Dr. Osterndorf's (Superintendent of Schools) name in the minutes of the special meeting of February 6. He also asked a minor change in the minutes of the regular meeting of January 27. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to approve the minutes as presented in writing, with the corrections as noted, and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call: ail Ayes (Minutes of January 27 and of February 6) PAYMENT OF BILLS Councilman Norberg noted in the amount of $255.65 the liquor fund as noted of Northwestern Bell Tel Motion by Land, Seconded corrections as noted, be that the bi 1 1 to tJi 1 1 lams Steel and Hardwa re should come from the General Fund, rather than on the list. He also noted the correction phone, not Northeastern Bell Telephone. by Heintz that the bills as listed, with paid our of their proper funds. Roll Call: All Ayes Famous Brands, inc. $ 1,687.51 Griggs, Cooper and Co. 203.29 Ed Phillips and Sons 1,750.50 Twin City Wine Company 100.32 CNA Insurance 146.16 Assoc. of Metro. Municipalities 43.50 Inland Finance Co. Payroll Account League of Minn. Municipal. Griggs, Cooper and Company Johnson Wine Company Minn. Chapter M.F.O.A. Amer. Hand icrafts Co. Rallis Paper Business Furniture Inc. Columbia Electronics Col. Hgts. Dist. 13 Rec. Comm. Linda A. Hansen Jonathan Stores, Inc. K-Mar t Led+.~e i n Carpet Co. Lee 1'lards 212.43 64,557.32 120.00 133.01 831 .67 la.o0 14.59 21.45 248.Oo 6.50 47.84 114.00 65.4q 57.49 82q.5a 17.27 Nelson°s Office Supply $ 31.4 0 Sub. Travel. Basktball. Aso.?_10.00 Target Stores 96.92 Anoka County Library 6q.oo Bell and Howell 342.00 Better Homes and Gardens 8.62 Bro-Dart I nc. 2.47 Elliot Film Co. 89.69 Gaylord Bros. Inc. 23.00 Josten's Library Books 858.71 Lighting Unlimited 130.68 Lundblad's Bindery 44.50 Minn. Library Assoc. 55.00 Outdoor Life Book Club 17.08 Supt of Documents 1.70 American Linen Supply Co. 25.12 An. Cty. Chiefs of Police 5.00 k~noka Cty. Union and Shopper 6.00 A P I 2q.31 Arsenal Sand and Gravel 703.88 Blumberg Photo Sound Co. 38.80 Bureau of Business Practice 3.32 David Mac Greggor 45.00 Cargill Inc. 973,87 -2g- Central Chrysler Plymouth $ 2.45 City of Columbia Heights 50.00 Comm. of H i ghways 16.18 Comm. of Revenue 1,604. g4 Contin. Safety Equip. Inc. 238.65 Conway Fire and Safety, Inc. 17.50 Cronstroms Hts. and Air Cond. 55.00 Del Chemical Corp. 39.30 Engine Pa its Supply Co. 81 .93 Fireside Office Supply 88.5$ Firestone Stores 301. g8 Fridley Office Supply 118.24 Martin Gavic 449.30 General Engineering and Equip. 34.12 Golden Valley Chrys. Plym. 4.22 Gold Medal Beverage Co. 10.00 Rillin Goldsberry 52.03 Guntzel Plumbing and Htg. 7.50 Hagen Sates, Inc. 19.50 Jerry Hedlund 28.44 Heights Shell Service 12.80 Henn. Cty chiefs of Police 10.00 Henn. County Finance Di rec. 6,253.26 Lawrence T. Hosch 11.00 Industrial Supply Co. 36.85 Int'1 Asso. of Chiefs of Po t. 35.00 Jeffrey Janecek 20.00 H.B. Kerr 25.00 Larry Klink 74,28 Melvin Land 8,85 Madison Bionics 287.45 Maintenance Experts, Inc. 718.00 Marshall and Swift Public. Co. 52.00 Vicki Maternowsky 4.31 Medical Oxygen and Equip. 42.00 Metro Office Equip. Co. 42.00 Metro. Paid Chief Fire Off. As.25.00 Midwest Badge and Novelty Co. 106.30 John Marchiniak 10,00 Miller Davis Co. 8.00 New Minar Ford 56,12 Mincis 403.13 Mpls. Building Inspector 2.00 Minn. Chiefs of Police Assoc. 10.00 Minn. Crime Prevention Officers 5.00 Min. Policed Pease Officers As.57.00 Modern Service 1 6,861,05 Nat'l Fire Protection Assoc. 36.00 No. American Llfe and Cas. C o.ig8.00 Oison's Plumbing 1,8$1,33 Dean S. Otterson 140,85 Oxford Chemicals 147,25 February 10, 1975 Petty Cash-Adm Dept. $ 35.85 Peterson & Kalina 67.50 Police Petty Cash 33.98 Power Process Equip. INc. 25.00 Eugene Sa 1 a ry 167.00 John E. Schedler 11.44 John Schlemmer 28.11!. Speciality Lighting Inc. 88.50 Standard Spring Co. 203.66 State Btdg. Inspector 44.$0 Tasco Automotive, Inc. 599.13 Terrace Auto Supply 3.68 Tri Cty Law Enforcement Aid 10.00 Twin City Filter Serv. g.g0 Uniforms Unlimited 148.55 Viking Chevrolet 2.56 Warden's GTC Auto Parts 53.16 Warning Lites, Inc. 15.00 Waste Management of Minn. 7.00 Waterous Company 156.48 Water and Sewage Works 15.00 Malcolm 0. Watson 117.00 W. W. Generator Rebidrs. 88.20 Ziegler Inc. 256.62 American Linen Supply 146.30 Bronner Exterminating 12.00 coca Cola bottling 122.15 Comm. of Revenue 3,537.87 Delivery Managem Serv. 448.27 Display Fixtures Co. 28.76 Distillers distributing Co 8,915.58 Doherty Dist. Co., Inc. 695.00 Martin Drinville 4.32 Eberhard Candy and Toba c.307.25 Glenwood Inglewood 28.70 Olson's Plumbing 70.50 Jimbo's Inc. 24$.80 Jordan Floor Covering 1,123,80 Mel's Van 0 Lite 175.21 McKesson Liquor Co. 2,158.76 Merrill Chapman Co. 37.10 Midland Products Co. 8.00 Midwest Wine Co. 1,033.15 Betty Myers 110.40 Odorite Company 131.24 Ovshak Printing 57.75 Pohle Sales, Inc. 1,860.42 Joe Rak 20.16 Rex Distributing Co. 2,993.70 John Roach 15.12 Ron's Ice 54.00 Thompson Traine AirCo. 36.00 February 10, 1875 Williams Steel and Hardware $ 255.65 A and B Sporting Goods 8q.40 Barzen of Minneapolis 257.20 Coca Cola Bottling 12q.00 Comm. of Revenue 12.80 Crossroads Ford 7.q8 Northwestern Bell 289.88 Mel's van o Lite 121.33 Minnesota Fire Inc. 7.55 Wayne's Protection Rgency 220.50 C. Machine Ca. 18.00 Group Health Plan 322.32 Estimates 4,547.20 TOTAL BILL5 $ 13c~,7~6 -30- APPOIiJTMENT TO H.R.A. Mayor Nawrocki noted that the term of Clarence McCline on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority is now expiring, and that Mr. McCline has agreed to serve an additional one year term. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to concur in the reappointment of Mr. Clarence McCline to the H.R.A. fora period of one year. Roll Call: All Ayes CONTINUED HEARING ON THE URBANIZATION OF CENTRAL AVENUE Members of the Hilltop Village Council and representatives from the State Highway Department were present for this continued hearing. City Engineer, George Brown, showed sketches of a revised design for the block on Central Avenue, between 44th and 45th Avenues. At the previaus hearing it had been requested that the plans for this block be revised to allow parking to continue on the west side of Central Avenue. In the previous plan the parking was to be eliminated. The revised plan would involve the removal of six trees, relocation of stopbores along this block, and the removal and replacement of the curb, thereby allowing parking. A brief discussion was held on the desirability of this plan. Considerable concern was shown as to how this plan would be financed. Mr. Brown pointed out that the people along this block have paid for curb installation in the past, and it has not been the policy of the City to have property owners pay for curb replacement, as would be done in this case. Mayor Nawrocki discussed a letter received some time ago from Mr. Flasky of the Highway Department stating how the block between 44th and 45th ~,rould be handled. Mayor Nawrocki stressed the fact that the elimination of the parking, as originally intended, was to accomotlate the Nigh way Department's desire to widen the lanes on Central Avenue to allow for greater flow of traffic; as was the revised plan designed to allow wider lanes, as well as the continued parking. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that since it was the Highway _31 _ February 10, 1975 Department that desired the wider lanes, the finances of the revised plan should be paid by them. Considerable discussion was held on the costs involved. Mayor Nawrocki instructed the City Engineer to further investigate how the costs of the curb relocation could be handled. Discussion was also held on what would be done at 49th Avenue. Mr. Brown explained an alternate plan which had been drawn up since the beginning of the hearing on January 6. This would involve the placing of raised islands on either side of Central Avenue to help direct traffic. Mr. Brown stated that this plan would not include widening of 49th Avenue, as the islands would accomplish the same purpose. Discussion was also held on the signalization work to be done at this intersection. Hilltop Council questioned what the costs would be to them, and indicated their approval of the plans. The Highway Department representative explained the plans and costs. Mayor iawrocki expressed concern over the fact that the City would not be reimbursed for the semaphores presently in place at 49th and Central when the new ones are installed. The gentleman from the Highway Department stated that they can not utilize any of the present equipment at 49th Avenue. Further discussion was held on the project in general. Mayor Nawrocki questioned whether an investigation had been made on the possibility of obtaining FAU funds for use on the 49th Avenue area. Mr. Brown noted that the bid letting on the project. will be somewhat later than had been stated at the January 6 meeting. The Highway Dept. Representative stated that the storm sewer work would be done during 1975, but the remainder of the work would be done in the 1976 construction season. Discussion was also held briefly on the signaiization and other work to be done at 53rd Avenue. Mayor Nawrocki was concerned that the division of cost was in error because he felt that 53rd Avenue was originally put in as a service road to the freeway, and so therefore is Highway Department responsibility. Mayor Nawrocki noted that there seem to be no problems on the actual construction work which is to be done on this urbanization, but that further information was needed on means of funding. He in particular pointed out the payment for the work to be done between 44th and 45th. Also, he requested further information on the status of 53rd Avenue, as to who is responsible for certain costs involved, and also asked that the City Engineer investigate the possibility of Federal Aid Urban funds on the project. -lotion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to continue hearing on the urbanizatian of Central Avenue to Tuesday, February 1~, 1975. All Ayes February 10, 1975 _3~_ Second Reading ORDINANCE #832 AMENDING ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE Second read}ng was held on Ordinance #832. A lengthy discussion was held regarding this ordinance. Attorney Kalina briefly summarized what changes the ordinance had, amending the old anima} control ordinance. Some citizens present questioned certain practices under the present animal control ordinance. One gentleman was concerned that there be a stronger enforcement of the leash laws }n the City. Discussion was held on the enforcement of the laws in general. Another gentleman questioned why there is a differnet and neutered animals than there is for the non-spayed It was explained that this is to encourage the animal animate altered. Discussion was held on whether this its purpose, or rather serves as a deterent to keep peg animals. license for spayed and non°neutered. owners to have their actually accomplishes ~ple from licensing their The Council discussed the fact that the license fees should be invest- igated as to what is the best approach to take to see that animals are licensed. Also, it was pointed out that the ordinance should be reexamined to see that it covers all areas of concern. Councilman Norberg in particular pointed out that he would like to see the ordinance changed to require cats, as well as dogs, to have rabies vaccinations. ORDINANCE #832 Amending Anima} Control Ordinance was offered by Norberg, Seconded by Logacz, no action taken to pass the ordinance. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to continue the consideration of Ordinance #832 anti} the regu}ar Council meeting of March 10. Roll Ca}1: A1} Ayes Mayor Nawrocki instructed the City Manager to prepare a recommendation regarding the licensing of animals: fees, length of time the license should be effective, etc. FROST AND PAVEMENT BREAKER MOUNTED ON USED BACKHOE Discussion was held on the bids received on a new demolition hammer, and a used backhoe for the Sewer and Water Department. Pubic Works Director, Ear} Gustafson, reported on the bids. He stressed the conditions of the units bid. He informed the Council that the City shop foreman and the emp}oyes from the Sewer and Water Dept. who would be operating the machinery, as well as the Superintendent had examined the various equipment, and their recommendations were based on these examinations. Mr. Gustafson spoke on the two pieces of equipment separately. He explained that the setae} low bidder was Va}ley Equipment Company far $5,500, but that their bid was far a unit with no cab, no ro}lover protection, and needs much mechanical work an it, plus it did not have ample lifting capacity. He stated that the cost for repairing and bringing the equipment up to standards would be higher than accepting -33- February 10 , 1975 the bid from Case Power and Equipment Company fora 1970 Case Madel 580-33 loader backhoe. He stated that the equipment from Case Power and Equipment is clean, mechanically in good shape, has the rollover protection. Total bid was $6,630. He informed the Council that this was the equipment being recommended. He also spoke briefly on the bids on the new demolition hammer. He inform- ed the Council that the bid from Dandy Diesel for an Allied Rapid Ram Model #33 far $4,28$ was the law bid, but that this company would not guarantee the hammer unless it was mounted on the backhoe which was also to be furnished by them. Mr. Gustafson pointed out that it would not be wise to purchase the hammer, when it would not be guaranteed from the company furnishing it. The bid recommended by Mr. Gustafson was from Hayden Murphy Company of Minneapolis for a total of $4,8$8.00. Brief discussion was held on these bids. City Manager Watson discussed the cast in relationship to the budgeted amounts for 1975 and stated that these bids were within the estimates given. Mation by Land, Seconded by Heintz that the bid for a used loader backhoe be awarded to Case Power and Equipment Company for a total of $6,630, and for the demolition hammer to Hayden Murphy Company of Minneapolis for a total of $4,888 based on the recommendations of the City Manager and Public Works Director, and the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to enter into an agreement for the purchase of same. These are the low responsible bid based on the information that the low bids from Valley Equipment and Dandy Diesel are found to be not responsible because of poor condition of the machinery. Roll Call: All Ayes RESOLUTION #75-6 SUPPORTING POLICE SELECTION STANDARDS STUDY Mr. Watson explained the purpose of this resolution to give support to the Metropolitan Area Management Association in research for a police selection standards study to provide a general standard that all the suburbs may use. Mr. Watson informed the Council that the Metropolitan Council will act as the sponsoring agency in applying for the necessary grant for financing of the study. Councilman Norberg questioned whether this might in effect be heading toward the establishment of a Metropolitan police force. Mr. Watson stated that this was not the intent, but only a means of making some conformity between the procedures used by the municipalities. Resolution #75-6 Offered by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz. Ro11 Call: All Ayes BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS THAT, WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Area Management Association has determined that there is a need for improved police recruitment and selection pracedures within the suburban metropolitan area, and February i0, 1975 -34` WHEREAS, this need for improved police recruitment and selection procedures must be formalized in an extensive research study involving various municipalities to validate the selection standards and to implement the research study, and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Area Management Assaciation realizes that one municipality cannot effectively be expected to provide sponsorship for the necessary research grant nor the customary cash match, and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council, being a govenmental agency re- presenting all communities within the• metropolitan area, has been asked by MAMA to act only as the sponsoring agency of the grant, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights does hereby endorse and support the Police Selection Standards Project of the.... Metropolitan Area Management Association; and does further endorse the Metropolitan Council's sponsorship of a federal grant application on behalf of the MAMA to implement the necessary study and research to accomplish the objectives of this project. At approximately 10:15 P.M. during the meeting Congressman Donald Fraser arrived at the Council meeting. He had been holding a public meeting at the Field House, and Mayor Nawrocki hid invited him to stop by following that meeting. Mayor Nawrocki welcomed Congressman Fraser to the Council meeting. Mr. Fraser spoke briefly to those present. He first pointed out that the people who attended his public meeting had indicated their pleasure with the local government. He spoke briefly on the economic problems facing the country and the need for cooperation among people. He stated his intention to be of help in whatever way possible to the City of Columbia Heights. RECESS WAS CALLED AT 10:20 p.m. MEETING RECOilUENED AT 10:38 p.m, RESOLUTION #75-7 ENDORSING HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Offered by Land, Seconded by Norberg. Roll Call: R11 Ayes Resolution #75-7 was adopted. WHEREAS, the Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, has passed a resolution #75-1 author- izing the Metropolitan Cauncil to apply for Housing Assistance funds, for the purpose of assisting low income elderly and families in obtaining adequate housing at a level mast can afford and, WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council, pursuant to applicable state statutes required that all municipalities authorize, by resolution, the Metropolitan Council to act in their behalf far certain designated activities, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Columbia Heights, Minnesota that: -35- February 10, 1975 1. Pursuant to MS,~ 473.06, Subd. 3, and 473B.06 Subd. 4, the Metropolitan Council be authorized to apply for Housing Assistance Funds for implementation within the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota; and, 2. The City Council endorses the pragram for providing assisted housing for low income elderly and families set forth by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in their Resolution #75°l a copy of which is attached and made reference to herein. PRE-application far Federal Assistance Discussion was held on a pre-application form submitted for Council consideration by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Executive Director, Dean Otterson. Concern was expressed by Councilman Norberg, in particular, as well as the rest of the Council that the application stated that the application is for federal assistance in the area of the downtown area revitalization. Mayor Nawrocki listed other items which the council is interested in seeking federal aid on. He particularly mentioned the 5th Street sewer work to be done in the future. The Council discussed whether the application might be changed in some way to give leeway as to where any funds received would be channeled. Councilman Norberg stated the need to include areas where the monies might be used, or no monies may ever be received for other areas, except those listed on this application. Mr. Watson pointed out that this application does not commit the City to any programs to be funded by the grant. He stated that the wording on the application was generai in nature at this time, in order to receive funds. This is only a pre-application and further decisions may be made. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land that the City Council gives a statement of intent to proceed with the Federal Assistance pre-application in accordance with the hearing held on February 6, and authorization is given to proceed with the application. Roil Call: Logacz, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki-Ayes. Norberg-Nay. Councilman Norberg stated that his reason for voting no on this motion is because the application is faulty and needs to cover mare ground to permit use of grant for our first eligible priority purpose, housing rehabilitation. ORDINANCE #833 REGARDING PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS A first reading was held on the abave ordinance. City Attorney, Ron Kalina, stated that this ordin-ante 6s prepared following recommendation from the Police Chief for a comprehensive ordinance covering pawnbrokers. He pointed out that the ordinance basically follows the rules and regulations established by the City of Minneapolis, February 10, 1975 -36- Second reading of the ordinance to be at the next regular council meeting scheduled for February 18. This would constitute the public hearing on same. PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS One recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission was to grant a lOi lot area variance per lot for three lots to Mr. Larry Miller, of Miller Homes, who is interested in building three six- unit townhouses between 3rd Street and University, near 43rd Avenue. A lengthy discussion was held, while looking over the plans submitted by Mr. Miller, regarding lot area requirements, zoning ordinance require- ments. General Discussion was held on the building of the townhouses in genera 1 . Mr. Watson explained the need for a lot area variance. He stated that this is because of a 10 foot City easement in the front of the lots. This would necessitate the waiver of the number of square feet required per dwelling unit, amounting to between 8.4 and 9.1 per cent. Considerable concern was shown by the Council, and particu- larly Mayor Nawrocki, on the lack of ample parking space for the townhouses. He pointed out that this is a narrow street, and the plans would not allow for any guest parking. (t only has the individual garages, and one outside space in front of each garage. Mayor Nawrocki was concerned that this would not be ample. Motion by Norberg to deny request for lot area variance died for lack of a second. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to grant request for a waiver of approximately 8i of lot area to allow for the building of three six-unit buildings proposed by Miller Homes, Inc. based on the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Ca11: Logacz, Heintz, Land,°Ayes;Norberg, Nawrocki-Nay Motion carried. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to grant the removal of the stop signs east and west on 432 Avenue at Pierce Street, with the signs to be reinstalled on or about April 1, 1975 based on the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. Roll Call: All Ayes SUBDIVISION REQUEST - LAWRENCE GAUVITTE Mr. Watson discussed this subdivision request briefly. It is for the property owned by Mr. Lawrence A. Gauvitte between 3rd Street and University near 43rd Avenue. Mr. Watson explained that this is the property that Miiter Homes is planning to build three six-unit buildings on, and that the subdivision is necessary to evenly divide the properties for these townhouses. Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to grant the subdivision request to Mr. Lawrence Gauvitte, and that the special assessments February 10, 1975 -37- be divided against the benefitted properties. Roil Cali: Logacz, Heintz, Land- ayes Norberg, Nawrocki - nays Motion carried SUBDIVISION REQUEST - Charles C. Danielson This subdivision request moves the back lot line on property at 997-44th Avenue to create a lot 120.5 feet in depth facing 442 Avenue, and a lot 145.5 ft. in depth facing 44th Avenue. Motion by Land, Seconded by Logacz to grant lot subdivision request to tJir. Charles C. Danielson, with the special assessments to be divided against the benefitted properties. Roll Catl: Ait Ayes SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES Time Management Workshop: Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Logacz to grant request for City Manager, Malcolm Watson, to attend the workshop sponsored by the League of Minnesota Municipalities on March 4 and 5 at the Marriott Inn in Bloomington, and the expenses be authorized. Roll Call: All Ayes Registration: $65.00 Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Conference: Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to grant request for city Clerk-Treasurer to attend the Conference March 12-14 at the Ramada Inn in Arden Nills, and the expenses be authorized. Roll Cail: All Ayes City Manager, Malcolm Watson listed some of the topics to be covered at the conference, including: Investment, Budgeting, Time Management, Labor Relations, Personnel, and the Open Meeting Law. Registration: $45.00 Legislative Action Conference: Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to authorize expenses for up to three people to attend the Legislative Action Conference sponsored by the League of Minnesota Municipalities on Wednesday, February 26 at the St. Paul Arts and Science Center. Roll Cali: All Ayes Mr. Watson explained that this conference is important as a briefing session on key legislative issues with Legislative Spokesmen and staff as well as a chance to meet with the Legislators. Nationai League of Cities Conference: Mr. Watson discussed the importance of this conference to be in Washington D.C. March 2, 3, and 4. It gives an opportunity to meet with the National Legislators on matters of concern which have an impace on the City. Mr. Watson asked for four people to be authorized to attend. Motion by Heintz, seconded by Land to authorize up to four people to attend the Nationai League of Cities Conference in Washington, Q.C. on March 2, 3 and 4. Roll Cail: Logacz, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki-Aye Norberg-Nay Councilman Norberg stated that he felt that four were too many to be authorized to attend this conference. PURCHASE OF TYPEWRITERS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Mr. Watson explained the need for additional selectric typewriters in the office as there are some old manuais being used presently which steed to be replaced. He stated that he requests purchase of IBM selectrics -38- February 10, 1975 to match the other electric typewriters in the office. He pointed out that this is the only company which makes the selectric type typewriter, which yields a neat typing, and this is the type being used in the office presently and should continue to be used, so that work can be interchanged between individuals, and have the type match. Councilman Pdorberg stated that he felt that other types of electric typewriters could be purchased at a lessor cost. Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to grant request for purchase of three Correcting selectric Typewriters from IBM company at a cost not to exceed $880.00. Roll Call: Lagacz, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki-Ayes Norberg-Nay Councilman Norberg reminded that this purchase is being made from IBM since it is a patented process not available from any other source. PURCHASE OF SQUAD CARS Request was received from Police Chief Glader to participate in the Anoka County Bids on squad cars. Motion by Land, Seconded by Norberg to authorize the City Manager to participate in the Anoka County bids on squad cars to purchase two cars for the Columbia Heights Police Department. Roll Call: All Ayes POLICE CHIEFS TRAINING SEMINAR Chief Glader requested authorization to attend the Annual Police Chiefs Training Seminar sponsored by the League of Minnesota Municipalities March 19-21, 1975 at the Sheraton Inn in Brooklyn Park. Mayor Nawrocki spoke briefly on this. Councilman Norberg expressed concern that the costs involved were not available. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land to authorize the Police Chief to attend the Annual Police Chiefs Training Seminar. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki - Ayes Norberg-abstained Councilman Norberg cited the fact that the costs were not stated as his reason for abstaining. GRANT FOR LABELLE PARK Mayor Nawrocki noted the receipt of a letter from Jim Sol em, Director of the Office of Local and Urban Affairs, indicating. that the Development funds for LaBelle Park are to receive additional consideration of $22,300. LETTER FROM MISS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Mayor Nawrocki noted the receipt of a letter from Kim Hartos, Miss Columbia Heights, thanking the City for the City buttons which had been made up and given to her in order for her to have something to distribute to pea ple she met at the St. Paul Winter Carnival, including Governor Anderson. Miss Hartos also indicated that she had won second place in the essay contest. POLi CE RESERI,`E THANK YOU Mayor Nawrocki informed the Council that a letter had been received some time ago from the Police Reserve thanking the Council for their evening at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater,. February i0, 1975 LICENSES _a~~_ Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to grant licenses as listed upon payment of proper fees, except that the license application of James Edward Henrie fora pawnbrokers license be laid over to the next regular meeting of February 18, 1975. Roll Call: All Ayes OLD BUSINESS Councilman Norberg asked what the status is on the light in Hilltop, which is causing an annoyance. Public Works Director, Earl Gustafson, stated that right now a proposal has been submitted to Paster Enterprises for a completely new lighting system and that an answer is pending from Mr. Paster as to what will be done. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS Mr. Gustafson reported on the status of plans fora proposed bus shelter at 40th and Central. He stated that the criteria for placing bus shelters states that they must be at least two feet back from the front of the curb. Because of this, there is not enough room on 40th Avenue to have the shelter placed there and plans continue to have it placed on Central Avenue. Mayor Nawrocki again expressed concern that the shelter would not be placed on 40th where the buses actually stop. Mayor Nawrocki also asked about the possibility of other bus shelters in town, Mr. Gustafson informed him that City Engineer, George Brown, is presently working on other possible locations. SNOW PLOWING A brief discussion was held on the snow plowing in the City, and the condition of the streets related thereto. Mr. Gustafson expa.ained the policies and procedures on snow plowing. Mayor Nawrocki, in particular, as well as the rest of the Council expressed doubts as to whether the snow plowing is being done to the proper satisfaction. FEDERAL AID URBAN PROJECTS Mayor Nawrocki questioned whether any further attempts have been made to obtain Federal Aid Urban funds for project work in the City. He stressed the fact that these applications must be in by the end of February, and so no time should be wasted in getting the applications submitted. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to adjourn at 1:00 a.m. Roll Call: All Ayes ~ $~ Bruce G. Nawrocki , Mayor ._ ~~ _ „~ Sec refs r Pro-tem ~~~~~