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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 24, 1975
Meeting was called to order at 8:01 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz,
Norberg, Land, Nawrocki-present
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz 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 Last Meeting
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of March 10 as presented in writing and the reading
be dispensed with. Roll Call: All Ayes
Payment of Bills
Mr. Watson reported on bill #12367 which was for special forms for the
Police Department. Brief discussion held on whether bids should have
been secured, but it was noted that these forms are supplied by the
one company, enabling the Police Chief to remain constant
in the forms supplied. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz
that the bills as listed be paid out of their proper funds, including
Check #12367 in the amount of $517.35 for special forms for the Police
Department. Roll Call: All Ayes
Johnson Bros. Whsle.Liq.
Johnson Wine Co.
Prior Wine Co.
Twin City Wine Co.
Wine Merchants Co.
James Lard, St. Treas.
No. States Power Co.
No. States Power Co.
Payroll Account
U. S. Postmaster of Mpls.
No. Amer. Snow Conference
Famous Brands, inc.
Griggs, Coaper & Co.
Johnson Paper & Supply Co.
Johnson Wine Co.
Oid Peoria Co.
Ed Phillips ~ Sons
Twin City tJine Co.
James Lord, St. Treas.
Minn. Humanities Council
Coca Cola Bottling
East Side Beverage Co.
Gamer Distributors
Gold Medal Beverage
Home Juice Ca.
$ 1~g72,73 Hi-Mount, Inc. $ 1,069.55
54.81 Kuether Distributing 3,232.44
163.07 Minn. Distillers, Inc. 2,557.27
105.06 Betty Myers 86.60
40.82 Pepsi Cola Bottling 109.60
3,749.14 Pohle Sales, Inc. 2,872.44
3,159.17 Seven Up Bottling 259.35
26.45 Signcrafters Outdoor Di s.256.37
61,441.68 A ~ A Hardware 238.70
450.00 A T S Steels 172.65
80.00 Aunt Jenny's Pancake Ho. 48.50
383.57 Auto Gear Co. 7.26
5,536.70 AWWA Mail Order Dept. 2.25
287.95 William J. Balamut 200.00
935.19 B & B Seat Cover 50.00
1,628.57 Clayton Berg 28.50
1305.80 Case Power & Equipment 7,015.00
582.21 Central Chrysler Piym. 33.50
3,592.13 City Petty Cashier-Adm. 32.28
100.00 Col. Hgts.-Fire Dept. 957.50
11.25 Comm. of Highways 33.87
10,328.15 Construction Bulletin 22.50
2,7$5.75 Data Dispatch, Inc. 22.50
196.40 Ruben Erickson 157.00
104,40 Fireside Office Supply 155.90
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Firestone Stores $ 510.54
Fridley Office Supply 31.15
Garwood Twin Cities 86.21
General Office Products 60.26
Genuine Parts Co. 583.59
Richard F. Gill 35.00
Goodin Co. 49.20
Grant Battery Sales 155.56
Gross Ind. Services 21.60
George M. Hanson 5,100.00
Hayden-Murphy 4,911.80
Royhl Hedblad 10.00
Jerry Hedlund 62.60
E. Sebe Heintz 264.86
Henn. County Public Works 3,434.83
Robert Idziorek 11.00
Inland Finance Co. 212.44
International Salt Co. 534..24
Ronald Kalina 1,333.33
Keep Fill Products 16.22
The Kunz Oil Co. 84.30
Leag. of Mn. Municipalities1,816.00
Leef Bros. Inc. 165.07
Lindsay Bros. Co. 105.11
Walter S. Loga~z 266.86
Lyndale Automotive Co. 2,915.32
Mack Trucks, Inc. 757.15
Mel's Van 0 L"ite 36.42
Metrop. Animal Patrol Serv. 582.00
Metrop. Waste Control Gomm.
13,756.94
Midland .Cooperatives 18.33
Midway Tractor & Equip. 5.Q5
Mincis 403.13
Minneapolis City Treas. 14,377.96
Minneapolis Gas Co. 2,661.52
Minna Safety Equip. Co. 37.82
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Motor Vehicle Serv. Division $ 1.25
No. States Power Co. 3,190.16
No. Star Chapter of I.C.B.O. 20.00
Northwest Emerg. Equip. & Sup. 37.50
N.W. Bell Tele. Co. 45.00
N.W. Bell Tel;e. Co. 1,340.52
Nott Co. 92.04
Chas. Olson & Sons, Inc. 251.33
Ovshak Printing 169.00
Bob Owens 28.50
Paper Calmenson & Co. 213.90
Donald F. Pertinen 125.00
Sangrene Printing 517.35
John E. Schedler 14.68
Skads Travel Service 180.75
Union 76 118.71
Unity Hospital 11.40
Viking Industrial Center 643.66
Wallace Supply Co. 44.80
Warning Lights Inc. 291.38
Welle Auto Supply 11.18
Xerox Corp. 457.06
Adalvert Zuerk 35.00
Cutler - Magner Co. 809.34
Determan Welding ~ tank Serv. 37.50
Dunkley -Surfacing 432.00
A & B Sporting Goods 4.16
Col. Hgts. Dist.13 Recr. Comm. 46.79
Lowry Lumber 36.93
Metro.School of Guitar 540.00
Minn. Recr. ~ Park Assoc. 44.00
Target Stores 2.57
TOTAL BILLS $ 1$3,759°. 50
BIDS ON GAUVITT~ PARK sUIbDiNG AND HQCKEY LtGHTING
City Manager, Malcolm Watson, reported on the recommendation of the
Park Board on the award of bid for the Gauvitte Park building and
hockey rink lighting. They recommended the low bids of $44,950
from Nedegaard Construction for the building, and the bid from Total
Electric Company of $6,417 for the lighting:
Mayor Nawrocki questioned whether there would be a S,A,G, charge on
the construction. He pointed out that services already existed at
that location. A brief discussion was held on what services presently
exist, and what wouFd be planned for the future. Mayor Nawrocki
stated that credit is given under the circumstances when an old service
is discontinued, and a new one instituted.
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Councilman Norberg questioned the plans by the Park Department in the
financing of the project. He was concerned as to why money was
being taken out of the black dirt, seed, and sod funds..- Goancil-man
Heintz, Council representative on the Park Board, explained exactly
what the plans consisted of in relation to financing of the building.
Mr. Kenneth Hentges was present and questioned the-plans for the
building itself. He stated that he did not feel that there was much
actual square footage in the building, and therefore would not be
suitable for Recreation Commission activities. Councilman Heintz,
as well as Mayor Nawrocki, explained the use which is made of these
park buildings. In addition to being used as shelters for ice skating
in the winter, they are used as shelters during the summer recreation
programs. They are not meant for such activities as ping pong, and
others which demand more room.
Councilman Norberg compared the .cost of the building to that of the
Ostrander Park building, stating that he felt the bids on this new
building were too high. Brief discussion was held comparing .
the two buildings, noting the raise in construction costs since bids
were taken on the Ostrander Park building. Mr. Norberg asked that a
complete breakdown on cost for this project be submitted..
Discussion was held on the bids- in general. Mayor Nawrocki asked
what Alternate Bid A represented. It was explained that this alternate
bid was included in case more footings were found to be needed when
the work began.
Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to award bid on the Gauvitte Park
building to the low bidder, Nedegaard Construction Company, ,in the
amount of $44,950 and on the hockey rink lighting to the low bidder,
Total Electric Company in the amount of $6,417 and the Mayor and -City
Manager be authorized to enter into the contract for same.
Roll Call: All Ayes
The bid tabulation on this project is made a part of the attachments
to the minutes hereto.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 4220 Central Avenue
Request was received fora conditional use permit at 4220 Central
Avenuest'e~;~operate a specialty gii~.t shop known as The Cherry Tree.
The proprietor of the establishment was present to explain exactly
what would be sold at the shop. Discussion was he d on what was
allowable in a shop of this type. Mr. Watson reported on,the actions
of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommending the conditional use
permit be granted. -He also noted ,that ,a petition had been received
from neighboring bus-finesses in favor of the gift shop.' He further
explained what discussions had taken place"regarding this establishment.
He indicated that the only problem that other tenants of the building
at 4220 Central Avenue were concerned about was the parking problem.
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Mr. Watson indicated that the owners of the building have been talked
to requesting .t ha t' the tenants of the bu it d i ng park -i n back, a long =
the alley, and leave the parkinglot in front of the building free
for customers to park. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to grant
the conditional use permit to operate a specialty gift- shop at 4220
Central Avenue, the Cherry Tree, based on the recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning. Commission.. Roll Call: All Ayes
LOT SUBDIVISION - William .Batson 1331 - 45th Avenue
Mr. Watson spoke briefly on the request fora subdivision to divide
Mr. Batson's .property at 1331 - 45th Avenue into two lots. Mr. Watson
explained that this subdivision is in line with other subdivisions
along this block. Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to grant lot
subdivision request of William Batson, based on the recommendation~of
the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call: All Ayes
ORDINANCE #832 AMENDING ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
Lengthy discussion was held on the provisions of this amending
ordinance.. In general the discussion was as to how long the license
issued on domestic animals should be valid, .and the relationship to the
length of validity to the rabies vaccinations, and their length of
effectiveness.
Mr. Watson read a letter from the City Attorney suggesting
amended wording of the ordinance which would leave the length of time
for the license, and the ,license fees, up to a resolution by the
Council, rather than be incorporated .into the ordinance i~t~ elf:
Discussion was held on this wording.
The Councilmen expressed their opinions on various aspects of the
ordinance. Councilman Heintz, in particular, expressed his concern
as to whether there should be a different fee for the spayed and
neutered animals than for the non-spayed and non-neutered.
Mayor Nawrocki indicated that the ordinance itself was flexible
enough in allowing what would be included in the resolution which would
be adopted in conjunction. He encouraged that the Council adopt the ordinance
as it was, with the ;amended wording of the Attorney, and turn the
discussion to the length of time for.the licenses and the license fees.
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Mr. Watson discussed bri-efly what his recommendation would-be in
regard to the tic-ense fees. rfol.1owing his stotements, the Council
stated their views in.divi.du.ally. Mayor Nawrocki asked.each Councilman
whether they felt there should be a different fee for spayed than for
non spayed. Three (Land, Logacz, Nawrocki) felt that there should be
and the other two did not think there should be a difference.
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Mayor Nawrocki asked what the length of time for the license should
be and the majority stated that three years would be a proper time
period. ,Councilman Norberg stated hls doubts as to whether three
yea`rs'is often enough to 6e certain that the rabies vaccinations.
are kept up. to date. Mayor Nawrocki, as..well~.as Councilmen Logacz
and Land, stated that they felt this would be often enough to
.insure that the rabies vaccinations were g.iyen. Mr. Land stated his
feelings.that;people who own pets will make sure that their pets
are vaccinated, if they really care about their animals.
Following further discussion on exactly what the license fees should
be, Mayor Nawrocki directed the City Manager to prepare a resolution
for the next: meeting; which would set the length of time for the license
as three years, with proof of vaccination being present when:the license
is purchased, and setting the license fees at $3.00 for- spayed and
neutehed animals, and $6.00 for• unspayed and unneutered animals.
He also indi:sated that:fihe_pick^up fee. should be set at $10.00 for
the animal that is~licensed, arid.$25 if the animal is not licensed
or does not have its vaccination up to date.
ROLL CALL ON ORDINANCE #832 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
N0. 473 (ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCES) ALL AYES
ORDINANCE #832 was adopted.
ORDINANCE #834 SALE OF .LAND
Second Reading was Held on Ordinance #834 on the sale of city owned
property between 43rd and 422 Avenues (1128-42z Avenue fo•r $4,250
and 1128-43rd AYenue~for $5,200) to ponald Handle was held.
Offered by Land, Seconded~by Heintz Ro11 Ca11: A11 Ayes
Ordinance #834 was adopted.
RECESS WAS CALLED AT 10:00 p.m. MEETING RECONVENED AT 10:15 p.m.
RESOLUTLON #7.5-18 AUT~HOR'IZING PARTICIPATION IN~THE HENNEPIN COUNTY FLRE
TRAINING CENTER •
Offered by Norberg, Seconded by Land Ro11~Ca11: All ayes
Resolution #75-19 was adopted.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 6F~THE CITY OF COLUMBIA .HEIGHTS; that
WHEREAS, Budgetary allotments have been made in an amouht of $4,625..00
for the purpose of joint participation in the Hennepin County Fire
Training Cent,er,.and ~ ,:,
WHEREAS, ,parti,cipa:tion inrf~,sai:d training center .wi.l1 be of advantage
to the Fi.re:;Department of the.Gity of Columbia ~Height•s,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BErIT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Mayor and. City Manager
he and they are hereby authorized. and directed to enter, into the_
necessary agreements for membership in the :Hennepin County Fire
Training Center facility.
RES01_UTION #7~-20 ENDOR~S~ING, THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS T0. THEE OPEN,.
MEETING LAW IN THE.STATE:OF MINNESOTq ,
Offered by ~,ogacz, .Seconded .by. Norberg~ Ro.l l Ca.l l.: All ayes
Resolution #75-20 was adopted.
BE IT HEREBY RE.SOLV.ED BY. THE CITY .000NC~I~.. OF THE, CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS., that _
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights..suppo.rts the intent of the
open meeting 1 aw which i s to have the pub 1 i c business: co'n.duc,fed
openly so that the public can be informed of ~the~ decis`ions~~and ~~
actions being taken, and
WHEREAS, nevertheless there are certain matters of a confidential
nature which may not be in. the public interest at a particular time
to disclose publicly, a.nd -
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WHEREAS, the Attorney General has .rend.ered an. opinion which appears
to be more restrictive than the legislature intended.
NOW, THEREFORE BE tT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CLTY O.F
COLUMB~I~Af[HC4;GHT,S respectfully urges the Minnesota State Legislature .
to consider changes to the,opep:meet.ing law which would provide. for
amendments .to the law as, proposed in the draft legislation submitted
by the League of .M.i nn esota Mun i c i pa 1 i t i es, and ~ .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of. this. resolution be. transmitted
to the Governor of the State of Minnesota, Members of the State
Legislature, and the League of Minnesota Municipalities.
SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES
Crime Prevention and CControl Meeting: Motion by Heintz, Seconded by
Land to authorize the expenses-for Sgt. Jend~ro to attend the
Governor's Commission on Crime ,P rev ention and Control meeting to,be
held in Albert Lea on April 9,1975• Roll Call: All Ayes
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Administrative Assi~stant:Workshop: ,Motion by. Land, Seconded by Norberg
to authorize the expenses for Timothy Ya~tos to attend the.
Administrative Assistant''s Workshop on Apri1.;16th at .the. "
Minnetonka City Hall. Roll Call: All ayes The workshop is sponsored
by the League of Minnesota Municipalities and the ;fee fo-r-the session
is $25.00.
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Water Operator's School: Motion 6y Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to
authorize the expenses for two people to attend the Annual Water
Operator's School March 31 through April 2 at the Holiday Inn Central.
Roll Ca11': All Ayes Councilman Norberg asked-who would be attending
this school, and'st~resse.d the 'fact` that someone should go who has not
gone before.'
in-Service Training Course for Public.Works Supervisors In Construction
and Inspection: ~ Motion~by Land, Seconded by Heintz to autho size the
expenses for three people (one each from Engineering, Sewer and Water,
and Street Departments) to attend this training course April 3 and 4 „
in Bloomington.- Rb'll Call: A11 Ayes Fee for the course is $1.0.00.
Shade Tree Short Course: Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to
authorize 'the'expenses'for four people to attend the Shade Tree
Short Course on April 4, 1975 sponsored by the Agricul.tural.Extension
Service of the University of Minnesota. Roll Call: All Ayes
Fee for the course i~s $10.00. '
Minnesota Energy. Conference: Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land to
authorize expenses for one staff person and such members of the Planning
and Zoning Commission who would be willing to attend the Minnesota
Energy Conference. April 1,~and 2 at the Radisson Hotel in Minneapolis.
Roll Gall: All Ayes Fee for.the conference is $S.OO.each.
[.C.M.A. Training Leader Conference: Mot-ion by Heintz,. Seconded by
Norberg to authorize the City Manager to attend the I.C.M.A.
Conference in.Chicago on April 3... Roll Call: Al1.Ayes Mr. Watson
explained that this conference is in' relationship to the Academy of
Professional 'Development, of which'he.is t'he State Chairman for
Minnesota. He informed the Council that he would ask for reimbursement
for his expenses to attend the conference from the Minnesota Managers
Association.
National League of Cities Transportation Steering Committee: Mayor
Nawrocki informed the Council that he has been reappointed to this
steering. committee and asked for authorization to attend the. meetings
of that committee. He stated that he did not know where they would
all be held or when, but that he did know the first one would be in
Los Angeles on April 11, and tlie.next one would'be in Kansas City.
He asked for authorization for plane fare, meals, and. lodging.
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to .authorize the Mayor to attend
the'two meetings of~the National League of Cities Transportation Steering
Committee in Los Angeles, and Kansas Gity, with the expenses not to
exceed $750.00 for both.meefiings. Rolle Call: A11 Ayes
SENIOR ChTfZEN GARBAGE RATES
A brief discussion was held on the possibility of raising the maximum
level for senior citizens to qualify for reduced garbage rates. Mr.
Watson explained the need to change the income level for all utilities,
not just garbage because of computer problems if only one of the
utilities were to be changed. Discussion was held on
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what the different income level should be. It was stated that the
present maximum ihcome level is $4;000.. Mr. Watson recommended that.
if a change. is. to be~made, that it he raised to $4,50:0. Following
further d~i scuss i on; Mayor- Nawrocki~ directed that a resol ut ions be
prepared for the next Council meet'i'ng sett'ing,the~ maximum income.
level at $4,500, and .to shoot fcr.Ju!ly 1 on all three {sewer, wa-ter,
and garbage) serv.ices..for time of imp.lemen ~atioh. ~~
SET BiD OPENlNG.DATES..:
WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION: Motion by Heintz; Seconded by Norberg"to
authorize the City. Manager .to:ad:verti'se far'bids to be opened Thursday
April 24 at 2:00 p.m. for watermain'on;37th Avenue, 5th Street to
University Avenue N.E., and University Avenue, 37th Avenue to :38th .
Avenue. Ro11 Call: All Ayes
SA NITARY SEWER ON MCK[NLEY STREET: Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land
to authorize the City Manager to take compet i t~ivee~ i`nformail. ebi'ds~}for
sanitary sewer construction work on McKinley Street between 39th Avenue
and 39z Avenue. Roll Cala': All Ayes
Mayor Nawrocki questioned whether .it.was proper.to take informal
bids in this case. Mr. Brown, City Ehgineer, discussed the probable
costs. City Attorney, Ronald Kalina, pointed out that a project
can not be split.apart for the sa ke of taking informal bids.
Mr. Brown explained that the informal bids would be taken for the''
materials, and for the excavation and placement of the pipe and
connection of services. He proposed that the City crews would do
the baekfillling and inspection work. Mr. Kalina stated that this
woul:!d be within the 'realm of informal bids; i f' the bids- would be below
$.5,000. If not, then formal bids must be secured.
WATERMAIN EXTENSION: Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to
authorize..the Ci.ty.-Manager to take competitive informal bids for
waterma in extension on 46th Avenue, west of Monroe Street.
Roll Cal 1 :., .A:11 Ayes
STREET PAVING: Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to authorize
the City Manager: to advertise. for bids to be opened~.Apri 1 l7 at
2:00 p.m. for concrete work and bituminous paving on the streets
proposed for work in 1975. Roll Call: All `Ayes
Mr. Brown explained that the bids would be on the basis of more or
less, depending on what projects are ultimately approved-at the
public hearing on April 22. The bids would be set"up so that al 1. or
part of the projects listed could ultimately be done.
S It was pointed out that having these bids in prior t"o the :hearing on
the street work would help in having exact cost estimates at the hearing.
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STREET SIGN MATERIALS
Discussion was held on the streef name sign program and the Council ~~
reviewed the~ma'p showing what: was, done ln. ;1974 :and what areas are '
proposed to- be c°ompleted in: 197,5: :: M.r.~'Broi~~ :reported that. ahe costs
from 3M Company would increase .11`oi~the first o.fi Apri1,~ so it was. ;: ~°~:~
advisabre fio purchase the needed materials: before thaw time.
Discussion was held on whether it is ~les's expensive to.purchase.
directly from the manufacturer, or to purchase from a supplier.
Mr. Brown indicated that. this had been checked Into in the past,
and purchasing directly from 3M has proven to be less expensive.
Motion by Hei n:tz; < Seconded .by Logacz to author i:ze the C i ty Manager
to expend. up to $1 , 380.76. for the Saotcha~:i .te for street name -. .- ~ .
faces from 3M Company, orn the basis: tfiat :is a proprietary product .
available onlyfrom 3M'. RQ11 -Call: A'1 ,1 .. Ayes .. - ~ .~
LICENSES
Discussion. was' held on an application for.' a solicitors license to
operate an i.ce cream truck in Columbia Heights. It was pointed out.
that he should be required. to follow the restrictions set up previously
for other ice cream trucks in past years. :Motion by Heintz, Seconded
by Logacz toapprove the. 1 icenses as Listed upon'. payment of proper
fees, and the Soaicitors License for James. L. Heit be approved
subject to restrictions as recommended by the f.olice Department.
Roll Call: A11 ayes'
SENIOR CITIZENS DEFERRED TAXES
Councilman Norberg asked what the progress was in setting up a
resolution to implement the State law on.deferred tax for
special assessments for senior citizens. Mr. Watson read a letter
from the City Atto.rney_: His letter stated that the State law limits its
scope to storm s'ewer.~improvement districts that. may b.e established
by Ordinance pursuant to Chapter 444 of the Minnesota. Statuaes.
He did not feel that the law was meant to apply to ail .local -improvements.
Since. there are no storm sewer improvement projects under way in Columbia
Heights; it is not applicabal~e. Mr.. Kalina pointed ou:t that a later date .
thi s law may appl y to projects proposed"" by' the C i ty., and at .that t ime
can be considered.
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SMQKiN~ :BAN fN PU~i.IC,'~ `PhAC~s - ~ • ,
Mr. Norberg reminded Mr, Wafispn, that he .would like to ;have a Gopy'of
the M inneap4l, i s Ord inance_,bann i ng smoking i n pub 1, jc: meefi ings brought ~~,
to the City Council,.,for,~possibl.e passage of a si;mila.r ordinance.
Mr. Watson stated that he would obtain. the Minneapolis ordinance for the
next council, meeting.
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C[TY Fi'NANCIAL REPORT
Councilman:Norber,g questioned the financial situation ~in the~Recreation
Department. He noted that the School District does not.contri~Bute.
their portion of the budget for Recreation until Jul. y. tt was explained
to him that the School District :operates ;;on a fiscal year~`•-4:?.'fieg'inning
July 1. The City finances the :first half of the year entirely out
of its own funds, and the School finances the other half. '
Councilman Norberg also noted that. there is a very good job done on
the financial'- reports, and that Mr.. Schedler. should.be commended.
SCHOOL, DISTRICT REQUEST
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Mayor Nawrocki requested information on a request from the School
Board .for the City to include work which is. :pl'anned •to be done on the
high schooliiima,l i ~in the Ci"ty bidding this spring.
Mr. Watson reported on meetings with the School representatives and..
what work was 'planned for the mall. He stated that the School Board
felt that there w~Gl d be a f i nanc i as saw i:ng•s i f: the . C:i.ty i nc'l:~u:ded th i s
mall work ~ in, their bids for, other st:re:et,wo.rk~ in th.e Cia:y. fo'.ll~owing~
a brief disciuss.ion;, Motion- by.Norberg, Seconded `by .Heintz that the City
Counc i 1 aut'ho.ri ze the Ci ty~•Manager ao: work~_w:i th the School?
District to include the proposed mall work:in -the. City bidding :of
street work..::Roa:1 :Ca1'1:: Al :1 Ayes Mr. Watson ~stated.~that this .
would be, in.c~luded :-in the bi:d opening. one April l7 .' .. _ :
TENNIS COURT LIGHTING
Mayor Nawrocki also d i scus'sed a request he 'had received for -consideration
of more lighted tennis courts in ;the City.. .He indi:eated that~~perhaps
an agreement could be made with the School D:is;trict for lighting
the tennis courts at the high school. The Mayor pointed ,out that
these are good courts, and are logical ones to be lighted. The
Council briefly! d~i.scusaed poss:ibi 1 i ties:for lighting -terrni s•courts
in the Ci~ty•.. Mayor Nawrocki asked. Councilman He'intzy Council representotive
to the Park Board-and Recreation Commission,_to bring up the possibility
of lighting tennis courts, including the possibility`of cooperating
with the school district in lighting the high school courts,
to those boards to see what ideas they might. have. !
CLTY MANAGER REPORTS
Mr. Watson reported o,n a meeting with Mr. Weichselbaum from the State
Highway Department regarding the urbanization on Central Avenue.
project., He also reported on changes in proper.ty~ownership on
Central Avenue between 44th and 45th Avenues which .might change the
need for parking in that block. Mayor Nawrocki restated what he had
said at a previous Council meeting, in that the Highway Department
has made no indication to the City Council that the project would be
jeopardized if the Council continued to request the retention of the parking
in the block between 44th and 45th. Mayor Nawrocki stated that the
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Highway Department should talk. directly to the City Council if indeed
the pro ject~ „i;s in jeopardy: of not `b:eting done i;f the parkii~g''di scuss ion "
is not resolved:: ~ ~t ,
Mayor ,Nawrocki also stated- what he. fee1.s are: the most 'important. parts
of the protect, pointing out the need to take 'care"of the drainage
problem near 49th .Avenue: ~~:
The other members of the Council also stated their feelings in '
regard to the project. Councilman Norberg stated that he could not
believe the Highway Department would discontinue the whole project if
the Council did not approve the removal of parking.
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Councilman. Heintz pointed out .that he would now~be~willing•to go along
with the removal of parking on •ahe :west •s id.e of Central Avenue
be;t~tieen 44th and 45th. ' ~ ~ - ~ ~ ~ ~ " ~ ''
Councilman Norberg discussed"the problems which he could see"in the
removal of "th.e parking.' In particular, he, stated that the zoning
ordinance• requ i res. ~a "certain number of parking spaces, and 'i f the
usage of the property along Central should change, 'and~~the'p•ark~ing
had been el min'ate.d, it would make: i:t hard .for fuaure:.ownera of the
property to .meet the-ordinance req.uirements.. Councilman :He.intz
pointed out that the parking. req,uicements. do. no t. include on-street
parking, but are above and beyond on-street parking.
Counci lman Land also indicated that he felt that the parking between
44th and 45thyis.hould be taken off now. ~;Ne. described other ~b.hocks
on Central Avenue, 'and. stated that .the "parking should •ul timatel y be
removed in the: block under discussion., and now would be the time to do
it.
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Counc i 1 man t,ogacz: ~a l so , indicated ~tha t ~he wou~Ld go along with the
removal of~par~king,.. but that:he could not~vote on it at~this meeting.
He indicated that' he wnu•]d want someone from. the Highway Department
to come to a meeting ,so the. problems could be discussed face to face.
Mayor iVawrock i also i nd i ca ted' that someone from the H i ghway Department
should come to a council meeting so it could be discussed directly
with them to find out exactly what the circumstances are.
Motion by Heintz, 'Seco'nded by Land: to reconsider the action of the
Council approving the urbanization project. ~Ro11 Cal'1: Logacz,
Norberg, Nawrocki=Nay Heintz, Land=qye Motion failed.'
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March 24, 1975
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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Mr. Watson stated that the Board of.Equal ization meeting has been
rescheduled for 8:00 p.m. on May 13•
HEAR l NG ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Watson informed the Council that the hea~j'Ei~ng on street improvements
set for April 22 at 7:00 p.m. would be held at the Field House,
rather than the Gounc i 1 Charr~bers.
P.A. L.M. ;Program
Mr. Waleson reported on when the P.A:L.M. (Public Affairs Leadership
and Management Training) program would be.held_this year. He stated
that it would be a ten day course. .He informed the Council that the
City of Columbia Heights could have two people attend at no_cost
because of the active participation by the.City at last year's
program, and during the year. The other municipalities
will pay.$1,000 a piece for their people to attend, M:r. Watson
asked authorization for himself.and_Mr, Yantos to attend the, ten
,day session.. Motion .by Norberg, Seconded by,Heintz to authorize
Malcolm Watson and Tim Yantos to attend the two week
PALM program at.Lutsen, Minnesota .in May. Ro11 Ca11: All Ayes
Mr. Watson offered to use the time as vacation time which he has
accumulated. Mayor Nawrocki stated that Mr. Watson should take
only one week as vacation time,'and the other time be authorized
by the Council. ~ '
REAPPQINTM~NT TO MERIT CQMMISSION
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to reappoint Joe Oren dorff
to the Merit Commission. Ro11 Call: All ayes
Motion by Neintz,,Seconded by Norberg to_adjourn at 12:40 a.m. '
Roll Call: All.ayes
Bruce G, Nawrocki , Mayor
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