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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrected Feb. 18, 1975OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 1975 Meeting was called to order at 8:02 p.m. Roll Call: Norberg, Land, Nawrocki-present -40- Logacz, Heintz, Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to name Margo Emerson Secretary for the meeting. Roll Call: All ayes Invocation was given by Father Colon of Immaculate Conception Church PAYMENT BILLS Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz that the bills as listed be paid out of their proper funds. Roll Call: All Ayes James Lord, Mn. Treas. 3,$04.14 Northern States Power Co. 3,130.70 Northern States Power Co. 26.45 Johnson Bros.Whsle. Liq. 2,808.83 Johnson Paper ~ Supply Co. 395.63 Twin City Wine Co. 847.42 Famous Brands, Inc. 814.92 Mn. Hospital Service Ass'N. 2,299.96 Douglas Ficocello 375.00 Motor Vehicle Serv. Div. 2.50 Donald Aker 60,00 Lowell DeMars 60.00 Harold Eggerth 60.00 Donald R. Hanson 60.00 Robert R.S. Jones, Jr. 60.00 Dwight Sannenberg 60.00 Darold Shafer 60,00 City Wide Locksmithing 18.00 East Side Beverage Co. 9,934.$0 Ford - MclJutt Glass Co. 27.19 H. B. Fuller Co. 46.10 Ganzer Distributors, Inc. 2,836.35 Gold Medal Beverage Co. 96.30 Hi-Mount, Inc. 1,170.92 Home Juice Co. 11$,52 16uether Distributing Co. 3,050.34 Pepsi Cola Bottling 151.65 Seven-Up Bottling Co. 219.30 South Side Distrib. Co® 33.00 Sunderland, Inc. 505.50 Alexander Company 196.00 Amer. Institute of Planners 15.00 American Linen Supply Co. 59.14 Apeco Corp. 381.20 Arsenal Sand & Gravel Co. 358.66 Aunt Jenny's Rs t. 53.75 Auto Gear Company 13.04 Automotive Drive Line 73.53 Chapin Publishing Co. 41.24 City of Co1.Hgts.-Petty Cash-Gar. 25.00 City of Co1.Hgts.-Petty Cash-Liq. 131.24 City of Coi.Hgts.°Petty Cash-Pol. 24.42 Coast to Coast 532.86 Col. Hgts. Fire Dept. 610.00 Col. Metal Fabrication 86.79 Cy's Mens Wear 45.90 Data Dispatch, Inc. 26.10 Electronic Center, Inc. 34.09 Fireside Office Supply 28.27 Galaxy Enterprises Co. 20.00 Garwood, Twin Cities 761.23 Genuine Parts Co. 801.04 Glenwood Inglewood 79.00 Goodin Company 216.94 Grant Battery Sales 29.01 Richard Gill 100.00 Gross Industrial Serv. 28.80 George M. Hansen Co. 2,100.00 Royhl Hedblad 10.00 Russell Hinze 16.00 Tom Hosch 10.75 Industrial Supply Co. 97.73 Inland Finance Co. 212.43 Ronald IGaiina 1,333.33 Kustom Signals, Inc. 21.90 Lakeland Sign Co. 66.00 League of Minn. Municip. 65.00 League of Minn. Municip. 45.00 League of Minn. Municip. 54.00 February 18, 1975 Leef Bros. Inc. 143.63 Beverly A. Lukach 5.84 The Lynde Company 216.00 David MacGregor 29.22 Metrop.Waste Control Comm. 13,756.94 Mpls. City Treasurer 15,828.47 Mpls. Equipment Co. 6.74 Mpls. Gas Company 31$.98 Mitch DeMars .7.50 Mobile Radio Engineering 70.28 hdodern Service inc. 1,000.00 Nat'l. Leag.of City&Conf 120.00 National Safety Council 86.86 N.W. Bell Tele. Co. 45.00 N.W. Bell Tele. Co. 163.96 Olson Radiator Co. 29.25 Ovshak Printing Co. 224.30 Park Jeep 25.66 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO ARCHIE ANDERSON TOTAL BILLS 77,784.58 Mayor Nawrocki presented Archie Anderson with a certificate of appreciation for his service on the Human Rights Commission, noting that he served from June of 1973 until January, 1975. He has resigned from the commission because he has moved from Columbia Heights. Mayor Nawrocki further expressed appreciation to Mr. Anderson for his overall contribution to the community fora number of years. Mr. Anderson spoke of his experiences on the Human Rights Commission. He stated that the City Council is truly concerned with the advancement of the good of the community. He further noted that the Human Rights Commission is a good group of people and urged the Council, and community, to give them support and the responsibility that they can handle. APPOINTMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to appoint Rev. Wes Forsline to the Human Rights Commission to fulfill the unexpired term of Archie Anderson. Roll Call: All Ayes NEARING ON WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT city Manager, Malcolm Watson, described the proposal fora new replacement watermain in 37th Avenue, 5th to University, and University Avenue, 37th to 3$th. He described the conditions of the present obsolete six inch watermain and the need to have it replaced. He painted out that failure of the present line can occur at any time. He stated that the new 10" main would feed all the way around. A diagram was shown on the overhead projector of where the new line would be placed. Mr. Watson stated that the proposal is to assess the properties benefited on a square footage basis, as these properties are extremely odd-shaped. He explained the costs and haw the assessments would be proposed to be handled: The total project cost is estimated at $40,626.25 for the complete installation. In the past six to eight years varying assessments have been assessed against the properties totaling $7,126.24. The total of the two equals $47,752.49, divided by the total number of square feet -41- Pepsi Cola Battling Co. 56.25 Peterson & Kalina 952.50 Rockford Safety Equipment 31.75 Rogers 1$5.0$ Satellites Industries, Inc. 310.78 Sears, Roebuck, & Co. 23.44 Gerald W. Seliski 48.31 Shoppers City 26.17 Solon Office Equip. Sales 129.00 Stromberg Products 108.00 Suburban Rubber Stamp 7.90 Sun Newspapers 622.60 Texgas Corpcration 518.34 Thompson-Hayward Chemical Co.150.00 Viking Chevrolet 43.93 Wallace Supply Co. 4.75 Xerox Corporation .548.24 -42- February 18, 1975 (311,223 sq. ft.) would amount to an assessment of 15.34 per square foot. Mr. Watson proposed the assessment to be 12.5 per square foot, with the additional cost to come from the water fund of the City (budgeted $9,000) Thus, the total amount to be assessed would be $31,776.63. This total assessment was derived by figuring the assessment of each of the three properties to be assessed (at 12'-z~ per square foot) and subtracting any assessment made over the past ten years on each individual property from that total, to come to the total assessment for each property: Cargill $ 3,520.88 Gre i f Bros. 7,930.00 Abex Corp. 20,325.75 3l-~.~ The total amount to come from the City water fund is $8,849.37. Following this explanation of costs, questions were asked from several people directly concerned with the project. Representatives were present from Greif Brothers and Abex Corporation. One gentleman questioned why the need was there for the watermain on University. Mr. Watson stressed the need for fire protection. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out the fact that the prime reason for this new line is to replace the old six inch line. One gentleman present from Abex Corporation asked if it would be theintent to retain an existing fire hydrant directly behind their building. Considerable discussion was held. Mr. Brown, City Engineer, assured that the plans would be drawn up accordingly in order to retain that hydrant in its present location. The Abex representative also asked why a hydrant which had been in front of their building had been moved to the corner. Mr. Brown pointed out that with the hydrant directly in front of their building, it could not have been used for fire purposes, because of its close proximity to the building. 'l'he question was also asked on how long the assessment would run. Mr. Watson indicated that it would run from five to eight years, at 8% interest on the unpaid balance. Mr. Watson noted that there was no one present representing Cargill Company, so he read a letter from them indicating that they were in favor of the updating of the watermain system in their area. Motion by Land, Seconded by Norberg to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the watermain replacement on 37th Avenue, 5th to University, and University, 37th to 38th Avenue. Roll Call: All Ayes February 18, 1975 -43- SECOND READING ORDINANCE #833 AMENDING PAWNBROKER ORDINANCE Second reading was held on Ordinance #833 Being an Ordinance Relating to Pawnbrokers and Dealers in Secondhand Goods or Junk and Repealing Ordinance No. 450. Offered by Norberg, Seconded by Land Following the offering of the ordinance, lengthy discussion was held. Councilman Heintz was concerned that this ordinance would not exclude such sales as garage and rummage sates. City Attorney made an appropriate change to exclude these types of incidental sales. Discussion turned to a particular application far a pawnbrokers license to run a pawn shop from Mr. James Henrie, at 3958 Central Avenue. Mr. Watson read a letter from City Planner, Dean Otterson, informing the Council that the zoning on this property does not allow a pawn shop, and that a spot rezoning would be necessary if the Council were to consider granting the pawnbrokers license. Mr. Reynolds, owner of the building at 3958 Central Avenue, expressed his displeasure at having to go through a zoning change. He indicated that Mr. Henrie could not wait for the rezoning process, and that he felt that there is no reason why the pawnshop should not be allowed at that location. Mr. Watson indicated that the Downtown Development Council would review the application fora pawnshop the following evening at their meeting. Councilman Logacz spoke on the creation of the Downtown Development Council for the purpose of improving Central Avenue, and the businesses located there. He spoke of the intentions of the Council. Mayor Nawrocki spoke briefly on the application for the pawnbrokers license, indicating that the ordinance under consideration would place proper restrictions on the operation of pawn shop. He stated that he personally was not in favor of pawnshops, but that with the new ordinance, the proper regulations were being placed so that a pawnshop would be properly controlled. This statement upset Mr. Reynolds, as he understood the Mayor to mean that a pawnshop would never be allowed, so he and Mr. Henrie left the meeting at that time. Further discussion was held on the ordinance. Councilman Norberg discussed the wording on Section 1$ Dealing with Minors, Etc. Motion by Norberg to add the words, in place of intoxicated persons, 11or persons under the influence of drugs or alcohoi1P. Motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that the ordinance under consideration has been recommended by the City Attorney, and originally recommended by the Police Chief. Mayor Nawrocki further restated that he is not enthusiastic about pawnshops, but that the regulations in the ordinance were appropriate for any such business to operate in the City. Roll Call on Ordinance #833: All Ayes Ordinance #833 was adopted. -44- Februaryl8, 1975 RESOLUTION #75-8 AMENDING LICENSE FEE FOR PAWNBROKERS Be It Hereby Resolved by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that the License Fee for Pawnbrokers, as set forth in Resolution #74-51, be hereby amended and is established at $200.00 for the year 1975• Offered by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz Roll Calt: All Ayes Resolution was adopted. CONTINUED HEARING OPJ URBRNIZATION OF CENTRAL AVENUE Mr. Weichselbaum, District State Aid Engineer, was present from the Highway Department to answer specific questions. In particular, Mayor Nawrocki asked about the division of cost and what the highway department would pay toward the work proposed between 44th and 45th Avenues. At the last meeting it had been proposed that the parking on the west side of Central Avenue, between 44th and 45th, be retained by moving the curb back. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that it is the highway department who wants the wider lanes in this block, and had proposed the elimination of the parking entirely. He stated his belief that the highway department should pay their fair share of the work done along here. Mr. Weichselbaum was not aware of what the plans were for this .block, and it was explained to him by City Engineer, George Brown. Mr. Weichselbaum stated that the State would pay the entire cost of curb and tree removal. The state would only pay a maximum of 25% toward the sidewalk. Mr. Weichselbaum further stated that the relocation of water facilities was 100% City cost, as would be the removal and replacement of driveways. The new construction of the curb would be paid 60% by the State. He stated that for the purpose of a right-turn lane on the west side of Central, for the traffic traveling south at 44th Avenue, the relocation of the bus shelter would be at State cost. Considerable discussion was held on these statements. Concern was expressed by the Council that the people along this block should not be assessed for the moving. back of the curb, and associated work, in order to retain the parking in the block, as is already allowed. No assessment could rightfully be made. Mayor Nawrocki made a brief statement that it appeared that the local people were not being considered in the plans, but that the Highway Department was doing what would help the State only. He stated that it seems that everything for the local people seems to be turned down. He referred to communications with the State which led him to this statement. Discussion turned to ether areas of the urbanization. In particular, the possibility of FAU funds was discussed for the 49th and Central intersection work. Also, discussion was held on the signalization work to be done at 49th and Central. Mr. Weichselbaum stated that the salvage value of semaphores runs out after 72 to ~ years, so the present semaphores at 49th Avenue would not be of use to the State, when the new signals are installed. Following further general discussion, Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to autho rite the City Manager to proceed with the Urbanization of Central Avenue as proposed, except that the parking along Central Avenue, 44th -45- February 18, 1975 to 45th Avenue, west side, will not be eliminated, and that continued effort be made to get Federal Aid Urban (FAU) funds for the intersection at 49th Avenue and Central Avenue. Roll Call: All ayes REQUEST BY JAYCEES FOR DANCE AND SET-UPS AT THE FIELD HOUSE City Attorney Kalina had supplied the Council with a letter explaining what should be done if liquor is to be allowed at the Field House. Additional insurance must be taken out, and a permit from the State Liquor Control Commissioner must be secured. He stated that this permit is $100 and would last until June 30, at which time, if the practice of liquor at the FieldHouse is to be continued, a new permit must be taken out. Lengthy discussion was held. Councilman Norberg was concerned with allowing the liquor at the Field House for one occasion. He stated that it would be likely that soon after this other requests would come in for the same treatment as the Jaycees were given. He stated that if it were to be allowed, it should be stressed that it only be for the one time. Councilman Heintz stated that he felt that it should be allowed, as it would be likely that soon after there would be a recommendation from the committee of Council members and Park Board members established for the purpose of making recommendations regarding allowing liquor at the Field House, and that by the time of the Jaycees dance (F9arch 8) the guidelines will probably have been established. He stated that this would not necessarily set a precedence. Councilman Land stated that he felt that under no circumstancesshouldliquor be served at the Field House prior to the establishment of exact guidelines to control such use. Mr. Mike Farrell, Park Board member and Jaycee, stated that the guidelines will most likely be set by the time of the dance. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to authorize the City Manager to proceed to take out the proper license and insurance to enable the serving of liquor at the Field House, subject to concurrence by the Park Board. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Nawrocki-Ayes Norberg, Land-Nay Motion carried. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to allow the Jaycees to have permission to have dance and provide set-ups at the Field House on March $, subject to concurrence by the Park Board. Roil Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki-Aye Land-Nay Mayor Nawrocki pointed out what is being granted. He explained that the Jaycees is a civic arganization, concerned with the good of the community. They have provided many services for the City including acting as a principal part in helping the bond issue pass for buying park land, and other improvements in the park system. He pointed out that there has never been trouble in granting the Jaycees other licenses to sell liquorlbeer in the past. The Jaycees have been an important part of the life of the community for several years. The activity being granted is a community oriented activity. RECESS WAS called at 11:25 p.m. MEETING RECONVENED at 11:42 p.m. _46 _ ORDINANCE FOR SALE OF LAND February 18, 1975 No first reading was held on a proposed ordinance for the sale of two City owned parcels of land between 422 and 43rd Avenues. The Public Works Director requested the delay of the sale of these properties pending further determination as to the City's need for retaining these pa reels. RESOLUTION #75-9 (Regarding Watermain Replacement, Univerity, 37th to 38th, and 37th Avenue, 5th to University} BE lT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights by Motion on the 27th day of January, 1975 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property owners, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a Council Meeting on the 18th day of February, 1975, and WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions. NOW, THEREFORE, iT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows: Watermain extension on 37th Avenue, from 5th to University Avenue and on University Avenue, east frontage road, from 37th to 38th Avenues. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: Ductile iron pipe and appurtenances meeting A.W.W.A. specifications. 3. That a careful estimate of the cost of the improvements has been made by the City Manager and the several lots and parcels of land fronting upon and adjacent to such proposed improvements, which he deemed benefited thereby, were properly notified of said hearings, and 4. That the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of the several parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained. 5. These improvements shall also be known as Project No. 689. Offered by Land, Seconded by Norberg Roll Call: All Ayes February 1$, 1975 -47- RESOLUTION #75-10 REGARDING URBANIZATION OF CENTRAL AVENUE Offered by Land, Seconded by Norberg. Roll Ca11: All Ayes Resolution #75-10 was adopted. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, by Motion on the 12th day of November, 1974 ordered notice of a hearing to be given to property owners, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a notice of hearing certain residents appeared at a Council Meeting on the 6th day of January, 1975, and continued hearing on the ]0th day of February, and the 18th of February, 1975• WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cast being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisioios> NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows; Curb and gutter, signal installations, improvement of the Highway #65. Central Avenue from 44th to 53rd Avenue N. E., except that curbside parking shall be continued as at present on the west side of Central from 44th to 45th Avenue. 2. That the materials to be used are as follows: In accordance with applicable State Highway and Federal specifications. 3. That a careful estimate of the cost of the improvements has been made by the City Manager and the several lots and parcels of land fronting upon and adjacent to such proposed improvements, which be deemed benefited thereby, were properly notofied of said hearings, and 4. That the City Manager shall also list the names and owners of the several parcels so improved as nearly as can be ascertained. 5. These improvements shall also be known as Project No. 688. Passed this 18th day of February, 1975• RESOLUTION #75-11 ADOPTING CERTAIN FEES FOR PERMIT FROM THE CITI' OF MINNEAPOLIS. Offered by Land, Seconded by Heintz. roll Call: All Ayes Resolution #75-11 was adopted. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that WHEREAS, the Plumbing--Section 203, Electrical--Section 202, Permit Fees, Generally--Section 200, Gas Fitting--Section 204, Heating--Section 207, Elevator Permit--Section 208, Fire Suppression System Permit Fees--Section 211, of the City of Minneapalis are the codes utilized in the City of Columbia Heights, and -48- February 18, 1975 WHEREAS, said cades set forth certain fee schedules for Plumbing, Sewer, Water, Electrical, Heating, Gas fitting, Elevator, and Fire suppression system permit and inspections not in conflict with the Uniform Building Cade or the Zoning Ordinance, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that said fee schedules of the City of Minneapolis be and the same are hereby adopted for the City of Columbia Heights. Passed this 18th day of February, 1975. REQUEST TO PURCHASE ROLL BAR Mr. Watson explained that this purchase is to meet OSHA standards on roll over protection. The new piece of equipment will be mounted on the cab of the #5500 Ford Backhoe. Two informal bids had been received. Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to authorize the City Manager to purchase a #5550 Sims Roll Bar from Long Lake Ford and Tractor Company, not to exceed $660 based on two competitive quotations. Roll Call: All Ayes SET HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENT WORK Discussion was held on which streets and alleys would be proposed for hearings on improvement work to be done. Mr. Watson stated that most of the work would be south of 45th Avenue and includes curbs, both new and replacement, alley paving, and reworking of some streets. Mr. Watson indicated that hearings should be set for some time in April. Councilman Norberg questioned whether that would give enough time to be properly prepared to be able to answer all questions that might come up at the hearing. Discussion on which streets and alleys to be considered resulted in some skepticism on the part of the Council as to whether or not the people on the various streets and alleys would be in favor of the proposed improvements. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land that a public hearing on streets and alley improvements for 1975 be set for Tuesday, April 22, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Nawrocki asked that a complete list of which streets and alleys proposed for improvements be submitted to the Council prior to notice of hearing being sent out. Roll Call: All Ayes MINNESOTA CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE Motion by Land, Seconded by Norberg to authorize expenses for the City Manager to attend the City Management Association Conference the evening of March 13 and all day March 14 at the Mankato Holiday Inn in Mankato, Minnesota. Poll Call: All Ayes Registration: $50.00 LETTER OF APPRECIATION Mayor Nawrocki noted a letter of appreciation received by the Fire Department and check in the amount of $25.00, from a son whose parents had been saved From a fire at their home at 442G Monroe Street. mayor Nawrocki noted that at the next regular meeting recognition should be formally given to the men from the fire department involved in the rescue, and also recognition to the men in the Police Department involved in the recent apprehension of an armed robber at the Shoppers City store.