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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrected Apr. 28, 1975-109- Official Proceedings Regular ~ineeting of the City Council April 28-, 1975 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Council President Heintz. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Land-present Mayor Nawrocki arrived shortly after the meeting convened. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land to name Margo (Emerson Secretary for the meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes Invocation was given by Rev. Ralph Shoemaker of Community United Methodist Church. MINUTES OF~LAST REGULAR MEETING Councilman Norberg noted an addition to the minutes clarifying a statement he had made, and also noted two typographica} errors. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Logacz to approve the minutes as presented in writing, with the corrections as noted, and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call: A11 Ayes PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion by Land; Seconded b~y Norberg that the bills, as listed be paid out of their proper fuHd s.- Roll Call: All Ayes Famous Brands,. Inc. 189.00 Fridley Office Supply 71.69 _ Johnson Wine Co. 601.73 Goodin Company 226.24 Minn. Distillers Inca 2,856.15 Hagen Sales, Inc. 1,482.47 Ed Phillips ~ Sons 6,305.42 Royhl Hedblad 10.00 Twin City Wine Co. 280.54 Henn. County Public Works 2,919.37 Wine Merchants 197.95 Hoover Wheel, Alignment 42.50 Municip. Finance Off.Assn. 65.00 Mark Hickey 130.00. J. Lord, Mn. St. Treas. 3,809.36- Hudson Map Co. 75.00 Minnegasco 2,356.56 Int'1. Buss. Machines Corp. 197.25 N. W. Bell Telephone 1;085.48 Ronald Kalina 1,333.33 A.B. Dick Products 23.00 H.B. Kerr 15,;1 The Abbey-Scherer Co. 355.24 Kokesh Athletic 64.80 Acro-Adroit, Inc. 13.99 Lange Tank ~ Maintenance 20.81 Richard D. Althaus 5.13 Lehn Electric 59.67 American Red Cross 4.25 David MacGregor 50.60 Automotive Drive Line: 25.52 Maintenance Experts 718.00 John Christenson 52.50 Meto. Waste Control Comm. 13,756.94 C N A Insurance. 73.08- Mincis 403.13 Co1.Hgts:&Dist.#13 Recr.Comm. Miner-McAlpin Agency 10,215.00 48.53 City of Minneapolis 376.2 4 Columbia Heights Fire Dept. Minneapolis City Treas. 15,738.44 1,682.50 Minneapolis Oxygen Co. 24.92 i Columbia Transit Corp. 45.00 Minn. Safety Council 2.96 1 Data Dispatch, Inc. 29.70 Minn. Highway Comm. 27.06 Eklund Clothing 26.00 National Chemsearch 88.20 Fireside Office Supply 214..07 Nat'l. Utility Products 27.50 Firestone Stores 520.00 Nelson's Office Supply _15:70 -110- April 28, 1975 Northern Sanitary Supply -24.00 No. States Power Co. 3,115.31 Chas. Olson & Sons 66.67 Dean Otterson 97.27 Quality Park Products 287.69 Radio Shack 15.95 John E. Schedler 15.76 Singer Business Machines 130.00 Solon Office Equipment 475.09 Special Photo by Heuck 17.50 Tasco Automotive, inc. 147.82 Theodore Urseth 10.00 V C I Inc. 112..50 Viking Chevrolet 2.72 Water Products Co. 419.56 Wehle Auto Supply 9.95 W.W. Generator Blders J94t90 Xerox Corp. 464.73 -DRAINAGE PROBLEMS Zah1 Equipment Co. 35.70 Ziegler,. Inc. 713.25 Mitch DeMars 269.76- Total Bills. $ 75,484.77 Public Works Director, Earl Gustafson, read a report regarding the drainage problems encountered as a result of heavy rains on Saturday night and Sunday (April 26 and 27). in his report he explained that the sewer crew had been out .all day on Sunday handling calls as they came i-n. 'The main sanitary sewers from 43rd Avenue and 11anBuren Street to 45th Avenue and 5th Street were overtaxed- with heavy flows from all later~<l~ sewers. These excessive flows were slowly building up indicating that the•water was coming .from many sources rather than a few isolated, poorly drained areas." Mr. Gustafson's.report exp.°lained the probable causes for the numerous" wet basements in the City. (M r. Gustafson's report is made a part of the attachments to the minutes hereto). " Mr. Donald Lundholm, 4250 Van6uren Street, was present to discuss particular problems encountered in his area. Following " Mr. Gustafson's report he asked part cular questions. He first asked to see the plans of the layout of the sewer in his ar-ea. - Mayor Nawrocki indicated that he should arrange a time with the ~ • Engineering Department to see these plans. •Mr. Lundholm further asked if it was possible for the sewers to be larger, to handle the greater flows. Also, he asked if a spillway might be built. " off 43rd Avenue into ,Jackson Pond to help the drainage. Mr. Gustafson answered•these questions. He•indicated that al_~ plan does presently exist for such a spillway into Jackson Pond. He explained the drainage patterns, ri;n, 4th:i s-area, -rarid~~~whe~re thev;fwa~er enters Jackson Pond. ~ • Apr i 1 28, 1975 After a lengthy discussion regarding the problems with the drainage, and associated matters, Mr. Lundholm brought up the problem of ~. waste paper, and other messy conditions at the Shoppers City parking lot. The waste paper blows on the neighboring yards. Mr. Lundholm asked that something be done to alleviate these problems. He also mentioned that trucks are again entering the Shoppers.City lot from 43rd Avenue, in spite of the signs which say that trucks must enter on 44th Avenue. Mr. Watson indicated that these problems would be investigated and appropriate communications made with the Shoppers City manager. CERT[F[CATES OF APPRECIATION Mayor Nawrocki presented Scouts from Troop #169 a .certificate of app~rec'i at ion ~ ==ford ~' the i r clean-up work done ~i n LaBel le Park on April 19, and presented Scouts from Troop #52 a certificate of appreciation for the i r clean-up work done at Sul 1 i van Lake~.Pa rk on April 26. RESOLUTION.#75-28 REGARDING PARK VANDALISM Councilman Heintz reported that he had worked with County Attorney, Robert Johnson, in the preparation of the resolution. He pointed out the necessity of a resolution such as this to show the County judges the concern of the City Council in appropriate sentencing of juveniles who vandalize city parks. Brief discussion was held on the resolution, and the concerns of the City Council members that something be done to help deter the vandalism that takes place. Resolution #75-28 offered by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz Roll Call: All Ayes WHEREAS, the various parks within the City of Columbia Heights have been the objects of substantial amounts of vandalism over the past few years, making it necessary for the City to hire security people to watch the parks in order to prevent this type of vandalism. and, on many occasions, have secured evidence of the. damage being caused by juveniles, and it has been reported to the City that the young people causing the vandalism have not been deterred by their experience with the juveniles,. justi'~e system. It is therefore the belief of the City Council of the City of.Columbia Heights that action by the juvenile justice system must assist in instilling in young people an attitude of respect and responsibility and it is further the judgment of the City Council that causing these 1 young people, who have committed. vandalism, to work in the various parks in Columbia Heights to repair, maintain and develop the park -112- ..April 28, 1975 system would assist in confirming rights ~f others and would deter committing future vandalism: a respect for property and the the young people so involved from NOW THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the-City of Columbia Heights respectfully urges the juvenile judges of the County of .Anoka to consider this request on the part of the City that,_ as a part of the punishment for acts of vandalism by culprits who have been apprehended. and convicted of such an offense, would be the requirement that they assist the Director of .Parks fora specific period of time to carry out such work as he may direct, said work to be on the parks in the City of Columbia Heights towards the repair, maintenance, development and improvement of the park system. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Logacz that a copy of this resolution be sent to other cities in Anoka County and to the local legislators. roll call: All Ayes PETITION OPPOSING CURB, GUTTER, AND BLACKTOP ON 39th AVENUE between Main and 2nd Street Several residents affected by the curb, gutter, and blacktop work approved at the special council hearing on April 22 were present in opposition to this work. They had with them a petition opposing the work. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land that the petition be accepted and placed on file. Roll Call: All Ayes Mr. Dale Englund, 3837 Main Street, and Mr. John Kalata, 3832-2nd Street were first to speak for the residents expressing their feelings that the work was not needed as 39th Avenue is rarely used, and is in better condition than many of the other streets in the City. Others who spoke i,n opposition included Clifford Hagen, 3852~;2nd Street, Dale Nelson, 3836-2nd Street, and Leonard Sibinski, 39102nd Street. One lady from this area also spoke at length. She pointed out that many of the people along the blocks that would be assessed for the work are either out of jobs or on fixed incomes, and simply can not afford the. assessment. She also stated- that some are still paying for the .work that was done on 38th Avenue. Mr. Sibinski spoke about the conditions of 39th Avenue prior'to a storm sewer construction. He felt that if it had been properly asphalted following the storm sewer work,, then it would not need any work now. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that some of the other streets which had been mentioned by Mr. Ka 1ata as needing work done on them were included in the Engineering Dept. five year, long-range planning,, and are part, of a program. to upgrade all .the streets in the City. -113- April 28, 1975 Councilman Logacz spoke at leng-th regarding the opposition of the people. He stated that he was sympathetic with their problems but that the Council was trying to initiate a program to have all streets in the City fixed,. .He, pointed out how hard it was to initiate such a program since people object year after year to any assessments. He pointed. out that it was not only when "badetimes'' were here bu.t also in "good times" as well; when the economy is stable. He stated that he would go along with reconsideration of 'the' approval for the project if the people would realize that eventually the work would be done,-regardless, as would all the streets in the City. Councilman Heintz also stated that he would be willing to reconsider the approval if a committment could be obtained from the people as to when the work could be done. He pointed out that in the future the costs may be even higher, as~they.are:always rising. He wanted the people to be aware that delaying the work now could possibly mean paying much higher costs at a later date: Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that if the permanent type of work is not done, but other maintenance is desired, then that must be paid for as wel 1 . He stated thati~t was not fair to others in the City who have paid for their own~• permanent streets to have to pay fbr general maintenance on other streets that do not have perm~neht~sarfaces under general. taxes. ~ ., ~ , Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to recons:i~der the decision by the City Council authorizing permanent surfacing, curb, and gutter on 39th Avenue; 2nd Street, to Main. Street. Rol 1 .Ca 11 : Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Nawrocki-Aye Land-Nay Motion by Heintz; Seconded by Logacz that. this work be deferned for two years and included in the 1977 construction season. Roll Call: All Ayes - ., Councilman Heintz pointed out what was maant by;this action.. He stated that. this street:would.be.included in the projectis for the 1977 construction season with no.further hearings to be..held, and that a letter should be sent to .the people the year previous to the work reminding them of what will be taking place. . -, Councilman Land expressedN.iihis feelings that it made no sense economically ~to delay -the work, pointing out that no one knows what the conditions of the economy will be by then. He felt the work should be done in 1975. Further discussion was held with the_residen s. with a f-ew indicating. that they,would;~rathe.r. the assessment was made now rather than delay it. The majori-ty were pleased .with the, delay in time. for. the project to be done. -114- April 28, 197.5 f RECESS WAS C~ILLED.at 9:45 p.m. MEETING RECONVENED at 10:07 .p.m.:.~ LICENSE APPLICATION, DQRENE MILLER. 4010 Central Avenue N.E. Brief discussion was held on an appl ication: for the transfer .. of licenses,at 401O.Central Avenue to Dorene Miller.. - Motion by Heintz, Seconded b,y Land that the licenses be granaed for 4010 Central Avenue.(transfer ofd to Dorene.Miller including,restau.rant; on-sale, off~sale beer, and cigarette license upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call: All Ayes PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Nawrocki read the following proclamation Designating Fire Service Recognition Day:. WHEREAS, the fire service of the State of Minnesota is.among the: most important services rendered to the residents of this State, and WHEREAS, the hundreds of fire-fighters in the State of Minnesota are faced with the inherent and extreme hazards of fire-fighting, and thus do hourly risk. injury and death in their given tasks~of saving lives,.fi,ghting fires and_,protecting properties; and ' WHEREAS, ,the countless unclaimed.. instances.:of,deeds of heroic-and epic life saving and fire-fighting that they perform exemplify their great sense and spirit of dedication and devotion to duty and service to their fellow :ma n.. NOW, THEREFORE, f; Bruce'G..~Nawrocki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, Minn esota,;do hereby proclaim Saturday, May 10; 1975 as "FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY" in the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and urge that all citizens make proper recognition of this most noble, heroic hazardous pursuit. Mayor Nawrocki read the following proclamation regarding "National Nursing Home Week" pointing out .that -the C-rest View Lutheran Home in Columbia Heights has no t.~been listed as a home where complaints have been received and pointed out that the care received by the individuals at this home is excellent. WHEREAS, long. term care facilities in our community have dedicated themselves to providing quality care to those entrusted to their care, and WHEREAS, many of-our convalescing aged~and chroni-tally ill citizens spend varying periods of time in long term care facilities, and WHEREAS, the long term care profession has forcefully demonstrated its dedication by continually striving to upgrade standards of . care and' improve services:, and WHEREAS, member homes of the American. Health Care Association and the ~ Minnesota Association o~f Hearth Care Faci~l ities are sponsoring many activities in observance of National Nursing Home Week beginning Mother's Day, May 11, 1975, -115- April 28, 1975 NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce G. Na wroc ki, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights urge all residents of this community to join in .this observance and participate in a demonstration of'recognitio"n, support, encouragement and appreciation for the high standard of care long term care facilities are providing in our community. " ,. AIR CONDITIONER FOR LFQl10R STORE #1 City Manager, Malcolm Watson, informed the Council that the opening of bids for the air~con~d'it~ioning' unit for'the Liquor Store #1,~ including the remounting of"the unit on the library, had been delayed until, Thursday, May h and that a report would be made to the Council at the next meeting. WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION 37th Avenue, 5th to University, and University from '37to to 38th Bids were opened 'on the 'above watermain "r'ep'lacement on Thursda"y, April 24 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Watson reported on the seven bids rece~i"ved. He indicated that the low bid of White. Construction Company at $38;992.00 exceeded the estimated amoun~f'on contractural costs by about 20%. He explained the reasons for this, and indicated ways of handl ing the'extra~co~sts. The amounts for the constr'uc`tion' were discussed at length with clarification being made on what the costs include: Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norbe.rg to award the . b i d for waterma in replacement on 37th Avenue, 5th to Un.ive.rs i ty,, and University Avenue, 37th to 38th to' the-low bidder, .Whig Construction Company fo"r $38,99'2 and the Mayor and C i"ty Manager be authorized' to enter into the contract for same. Roll Call:" A11 Ayes " ' ' It was indicated that a letter should be sent to the properties _ to be assessed for this project indicating what the costs will be. TABLE SAW FOR THE PARK DEPARTMENT Mr. Watson reported on the informal bids received fora DeWalt 12" circular saw as follows: Warners Industrial Suppl i~es $520.95 Southern. Minnesota Machinery Sales $525.00 " M i nn'eapoT i"s Equipment Company $554.00 ~ ~. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land to authorize the City Manager t.o purchase one DeWalt Radial Arm Saw from the low competri;tive bidder, Warner Industrial Supplies, in the total amount of $520.95• Roll Call: All Ayes " MISCELLANEOUS SEWER AND WATER DEPARTMENT MATERIALS Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Land to award the informal bids for miscel:l~neous.Sewer and Water Department .materials to the following low competitive responsible bidders: -116- ITEM 370 LF DIP.6!' Slip Joint ..Class "2" 8X6 MJ Butterflyy valve with access. April 28, 1975 COMPANY AMOUNT Goodin .Corp.- $f 4..67 per. LF Water Products ,79:3~1j each , 6" MJ Butterfly valve with accessor. Goodin Corp. 166..75 each 6" MJ plugs with accessories Water Products 10.27 each 8" Butterfly valve with-ends/access.. Good,inlCor.p.. 254...0.0 each Alternate: 6" plush in plugs Davies Water Equip. $13.46 400 LF ABS truss pipe Armco Steel Corp. 2.18 per LF PVC North Star Concrete $.1..7.0 per LF 48" lD concrete. manh.ole.and~inns__~. .North Star.Conorete. 25.40 per LF sections .With step and 24" top opening 24" concrete manhole adjusting .rings Eull ~ Roden Concrete 2.10 each 5 hydrants ~_ ..Wa.terousrCompany..414.40 each Roll Cal.1:..,A11 Ayes Councilman Norberg pointed out that only one bidder, Armco Steel Corporation. had bid on the truss pipe and that -this.bid was awarded based.on the fact that it is a pro.prietary..item availab-le from only the one source. CNF9RMAh QUQTATiONS $~WER AND WATER kNSTA~.hATIONS 46th Avenue and McKin1ey Street ' Report was received on informal bids opened on Friday, April 25'~ for this work. Two bids had been received: White Construction in the amount of $8,487.00 'and O1so'n Plumbing for $4,98-2:00. " Recommendation was made to award the bid to Olson P1'umbing: Discussion was held on the bidding procedure 'used, -and the City Attorney indicated that it was proper'in view of the number of bidders which had been contacted, the low bid' coming in below $5,000. Mr. Gustafson also indicated that~the successful bidder would be negotia"fiecl with on a time and material basis for sanitary sewer repairs on 39z Avenue. He'indicated 'that the exact work needed was not known at this time and would depend on further examination of the conditions of the sewer. Attorney Kalina saw no problem with negotiating with the contractor for this work. -117- April 28, 1975 Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land to award the bid to the low bidder, Olson Plumbing Company, in the amount of $4,982.00 Roll Call: ,Lggacz, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki - Ayes Norberg-Nay Mr. Norberg indicated his'~displeasure with the bidding procedure used for the project, stating that a formal procedure should have been used. ORD~NANCf #836 BANNING SMOKING IN PUBLIC MEETINGS Discussion was held on this proposed ordinance, as to whether or not to have such an ordinance. Counci:l:men Heintz and Land indicated that they did not feel this ordinance should be adopted, stating that each public organization should handle the-rules for their own meetings. Councilmen Logacz, and Norberg, and Mayor Nawrocki spoke in favor of such an ordinance. The first reading was held on the ordinance. Discussion was held on when the second reading should be.~. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that the State Legislature:is considering legislation regarding banning of smoking, and that the second reading should be delayed. until final determination is made by the legislature. Second reading was then set up for June 9 at the regular council meeting. Notices .are to be Sent to political groups, school board, service organizaaions, etc:. informing them of the proposed ordinance andasking their input. RESOLUTION REGARDING FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTRACT FOR 1975 Resolution.#75'29 offered by Land, Seconded by Logacz Roll Call: .All Ayes WHEREAS, negotiations have proceeded for several months, between the International; As§ociation_ of Firefighters. Local 121.6 representing ' members of the Fire Department, rthe Cify Council's Labor Consultant _~ and the City Manager, and said negotiations have resulted in a mutually acceptable contract, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESO`L:VED that the contract agreements as negotiated, be and are hereby established as the salary and fringe benefit program for~1;975 for members of the Columbia Heights Fire Department, ,. ,. ;, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City :Manag~er'be,and.he is hereby authorized to proceed with the i:nsti.tuti.ng.of the changes. iri accordance.. with he :contract agreements upon passage .by the..Leg.i stature of H.F. 1499 (S.F. 1317) amending .the Fire Department Relief Association Laws 196,5, Chapter. 605.. RESOLUTION #75-30. SETTING ATTORNEY RE.TAINER._F.EE Resolution.offered by Land, Seconded by Logacz Roll Call: All Ayes -118- Apri 1 28, 1975 WHEREAS, the City Council has caused a study to be made on all personnel .with the resulting classification and pay.plarr.being developed, and WHEREAS, the position of City Attorney is established on a retainer basis in lieu of a regular salaried position, and WHEREAS, it is desirable to utilize a similar program for the Attorney retainer as is used for municipal employees, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Attorney retainer be established effective April 1, 1975 in Range 30. of the Classification and Pay Plan, Step D, fora total of $1,675 per month. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the. evaluation program be utilized for the City Attorney in the same manner as is used on individual staff positions in the City of Columbia Heights. RESOLUTION #75-31 Rf CARDING FISCAL DISPARITIES Mayor Nawrocki spoke at length regarding this resolution, and the appl"ication .~ tPie~-;~;,propos°ed.bill in the legislature .laas~ ~o-:~the:yCity of Columbia Heights. Resolution Offered by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz Roll Call: All Ayes WHEREAS.;. the 1971 Legislature adopted a Fiscal Dispar:ities~Bill which was a means of creating a tax sharing of new commercial and industrial development in the metropolitan area, and. WHEREAS, said Fiscal Disparities Bill has proven to be a beneficial and fair means of sharing benefits derived by new commercial and industrial valuations, NOW THEREfORE, BE IT HEREBY~RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CLTY • OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS that any proposals for the rescinding of the Fiscal Disparities Bill should be opposed and further that the legislators ..from ou.r area be. informed of fihe position cif thi s City Council, on behalf of the citizens of our area. RESOLUTION #75-32 OPPOSING LIQUOR PRICE ADVERTISING City Manager Watson explained the problems which would.be caused for the City if the liquor price advertising bill should be adopted by the legislature. He explained that the City would be in no position to advertise,competitively, as it wou.l.d great~ly..reduce the prof i is i n that .th.ey. woul. d be, used: on. the advert i s i ng.. Resolution. .Off.er.ed; b;y .Land,. Seconded..by Nawrocki . .Roll ..Call.: •A 1.1 Ayes WHEREAS, the 1975 Legislature is considering a bill known as H.F. 838 that would allow for advertising of off-sale retail liquor prices on radio, television, or on .outdoor.a.dver.tis,ing. devices, and WHEREAS, said proposal would in fact be .detrimental to the small, private owners of liquor stores as well as.municipal liquor stores, and -llg- April 28, 1975 WHEREAS, the Ci;ty.of Columbia Heights.deri~es a~conslderable income from the operations of its municipal stores thereby lowering taxes. to our citizens, and WHEREAS,. the costs incurred in competing by extensive advertising would in fact be a.cost•,de.duction.from~the profitssthat o.ff=set ~. taxes, f~OW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL that. owr Legislators be:informed of oun oppos.ition.to H.F. 838 and respectfully request that they vote in opposition to said bill: • .. ~~.. RESOLUTION #75-33 REGARDING.PR4HIBI,TION QF LEVYING TAXES TO COLLECT PAST DUE UTILITY BILLS .. I F , Mr. Watson explained the opposition to the proposed legislative bill which would prohibit the levying taxes.,to colleca past..due uti.hit~y hills. He pointed out that if this :were,no longer available ~to,~ the City, much money would be lost by the unpaid bills. Resolution offered by No rbeeg ySeconded ~ by •,He i ntz .:Rol l Cal l: Al 1 . Ayes WHEREAS, a Bill known as H.F. 1159 has been introduced, which would prohi bi t mun i ci pal i;t,i,es :from using the tax rol 1 s ,to collect .past due utility bills, and WHEREAS, the City experiences problems annually with absentee owners of property whose tenants move ou,t• of the property l eav i ng ut i 1 i ty bills unpaid, and WHEREAS, ahe only means .the City .has o.f c~ollectin:g these -bill s.: are by making the charge against the property, ultimately certifying these past due b ill s fo:r • co l l e:c.t i~©.n with taxes when • the; ..,. property owner :has, refused to ,pay Chia ;obl igation,, and WHEREAS, the proposal under H:F. 1.159.would .i;n-fact create.~a ~ :~~:. burden on the other taxpayers of the community making it necessary to levy general taxes to make up the delinquencies which totaled $1.0,000 in 1974, and ~1; `.~ ~ •; r .. WHEREAS, the other property owners ~i:n the community are expected to keep their :b,i 1 1•s pa i d on a .regu,la~r bas i's, ~ ~ . NOW THEREfORE,~THIS CITY ,COUNCIL, on. behalf of: the citizens of our community does hereby recommend to our legislators that they oppose H.F. 1159 a~5•.ibeing um,fair.~.;to the people-who maintain .a .good credit rating and kee.p.their.bill,s,paid on-theirrproperty a,nd.sh.oul:d .not ,r~ be expected to a~ssume-,the ~:costs.~fi,hrough:,general aax levies for .persons failing to meet their obligation .on utility payments. RESOLUTION #75-34 REGARDING THE ESTABLISHING OF A UNIFORM ELECTION DAY Mr. Watson explained the ;p.urpose of ahis resolution and ahe reasons for its contents. He pointed out that there would be no objection to establishing a un'i'form election day, but that problems would . -120- April 28, 1975 arise where the school district is~concerned because the school district boundaries and City boundaries do not coincide, and both use the same voting equipment. _. , Mayor Nawroc{ci ,expressed his view that the,uniform:election day:is desirable. Mr. Watson further pointed out that it would sayce the City money if both the municipal election and state and national elections would be in the.same~ year, ellmina~ting~ithe cost of an extra election. Councilman Norberg expressed his belief that the present election days be retained, .whereby the City elections -a re in the odd-numbered years. He pointed out that by .placing the city elections on the same ballot with state and national, the City may "lose its identity." Motion by •Norberg to strike.the~"BE IT~FURTHER RESOLVED'.clause•a of the resolution died for lack of .a second. •~ Resolution Offered by Heintz; Seconded by Logacz~ _ Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki-Aye Norberg-Nay WHEREAS, a bill .establishing a uniform ele~tion~day known as:H.F.=1~124 has been introduced in the legislature, and WHEREAS, this bill would establish a uniform election .day for all towns, school `districts, .and cities which would be the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even numbered years, and WHEREAS, the :bull assumes that school d~i~stricts and municipalities. utilize similar polling places and would have no conflicts on the use of election booths, ballot boxes, and associated materials,~and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights and School Dist!'iet #1'3 ' encompass differing boundaries but~uti.lize comrr~n election <<. ~ .~.~ materials with the school district. using a polling place outside the City limits of Columbia .Heights as one polling place, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS that our legislators be respectfully requested to oppose the sections of H.F. 1124 which would create •untenable conflicts•:with-.the school districts in holding elections in the even numbered years. ~. BEIT FURTHER RESOLVE D.tha.t the City .Council would.have no.o:bje.ctions. to the establishment:of:a'uniform election day in the even numbered,'.: ~.- yea rs• provided the l egal means : a:r:e made•,ava i l.abl e to our ~~commun i ty to re-establish our election day in the even numbered years. Councilman Norberg at this:~time informed the Council that no .bill _ has been introduced this year for the supplying of materials for the votomatic machines. He explained that. this is needed in order fora supplier to be obtained to print the ballots, etc. for the votomatics, and without the bill, this will not be done and the votomatic machines would be useless without the accompanying materials for the elections. -121- April 28, 1975 ,. ~ .. _.~. R . ~ _a .. ~ ... .. , APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Planning and Zoning Commission: :_Motion~by Heintz,: Seconded by Land to appoint.Vernon Johnson.~to the Planning and Zoning"Commission fora full four year term (replacing Kennet€~ Ballard), and Robert' Nelson to:the P:l.anning~,and Zoning:Comr~ission;for three: years to fulfill the unexpired term~ofi Marcia Bennettc Roll Ca11: ''A11 Ayes Park Board:,., Mo~kion .by Heintz, Seconded_ by Logacz to~ reappo:int. Bill Ho11om to the Park Board. Roll Call: A11 Ayes: r Motion by~Land,-Seconded by Norberg to reappoint Ruth Miller to the Library Board. Roll,,Gal.l: All Ayes Human Rights Comm:i$s-ion:_ Motaon~ by Land-; Seconded by,. Norberg:~,to. reappoint Scott Welch to the Human Rights Commission for a full term. Roll Call: All Ayes ,,.. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to appoint Kay Downey and Stanley Stachel to the Humana#~Rights.Comm~issiop for: full-~,te rms.. , (replacing Joanne, Scudder and Mary ~IGordiak) and Stanley;Taba~ka - for a one year term to fulfill the unexpired term of Joan;Pilaczynski Ro 11 Call ; . Al l Ayes ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , ~ ~ . ~ i LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA MUNICIPALITIES CONVENTION Brief discussion held on the convention to be held June 11,12, and 13 at the St. Paul Hilton. Registration is $42A00 each in advance, and $45.00 at the ,door. Motion by,Logacz, Seconded by Land.to.authorize the expenses for up to eight staff members and all.the~member:s.of,the City Council to attend the League Convention in St. Paul. (toll Call: All Ayes NATIONAL AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE Motion by Heintz, Seconded by.Land .to.au.thori,ze the .expenses for .~ Sewer and Water Superintendent, Donald Jolly, to attend the A.W.W.A. conference in Minneapolis June 8-13. Roll Oal1;..~All~Ayes. SET.HEARING FOR~PLACEMENT,OF.ALLEY LIGHT; .,. Mr. Watson reported on a peitition received from the residents along the alley betwean 4th S reef, and:Univers~,ity.Avenue, south of 44th ~ Avenue for the placement of an additional light in their alley. ~~ Motion by Land, Seconded by Norberg to authorize the City Manager to advertise fora hearing for the additional alley light, with the hearing to be held May 12 at the regular council meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land to accept the petition and place it on file. Roll Call: All Ayes -122- April 28, 1975 PARK BQARD RECOMMENDATION ON FIELD HOUSE USE A lengthy discussion was held on the new policy established by the Park Board on the. use o.f the Field House, and-the allowing o.f liquor to be brought: in =the Field House: The problems which may arise were discussed as well. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz that the City Council concurs:in~.the_regulations on•~use of liquor at the Fie1d~~House•:as:establ fished and recommended by the Park Board, with a report to be-made to the Council at the end of the year on how these regulations: are work~.ing.. Roll Call :, Logacz, ~Hein.tz, Land, Nawrocki-Aye Norberg-Nay- For information purposes, Councilman Heintz reported on the fees to be charged for the use of the Field House.:lCouncilman Norberg pointed out the need to establish a policy on what organizations must pay ;the+~Fees and wh ich.ones may have. the fees %wa ivied. 4 i a - ,. .. i SUBDIVISION REQUEST Donald Handle Mr. Watson reported that this subdivision, request involves aparcel of land between:422~and':43rd Avenues which had been.r.ecently sold by the city ' to Donald Hardie. .This subdivision was needed to divide: the land into two building lots. Motion by Norberg, Seconded~by°Land to-grant the lot subdivisi+~n as requested to Donald Handle with the new description of the lots to be as follows: South 165 feet of Lot 8 (Ex. E. 60') (Subj. to road and utility easement over . S: 30' ) - ~: ; Lot 8 .(Ex. S:. Y65'). (.sub j•. to road.~and.util ity easement over No. 5') .. ~ .: ROLL ~ CALL.: : ALL.•AYES LICENSES Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land that the licenses as listed be granted upon payment o:f prope.r. fees,. Roll. Call: All_Ayes La BELLE~~PARK• CLEpN-UP ~ : .. ~ .~ ~ , ; ~ .~ ~ ~ .~ Councilman Logacz noted that ~`ince the heavy rains the water level of the pond in LaBelle park has risen and the rubbish i,n the pond has washed to shore, and now would be a good time to clean it up. Mr. . Gustafson indicated that.:this would ,relayed,to the Park.Superintendent. -123- Apri 1 28, 1975 CITY MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Watson reported that five new employees have been hired, four under the Mainstream program and~l` N:Y:C~., and all •have been 'assigned to park cleanup. This help iin the- •park department ha•s helped `to .put the park cleaning ahead of schedule: Also, he indicated that five employees. have been assigned under the G.E.T.A.:program. , . -- ~ .: He also reminded the Council that he and Mr. Yantos would be gone from Monday afternoon; May 5 unfit Friday, iMay 16 to~the PALM LI session;. so he would not be at the next Council meeting: Mr. Watson also reminded the Council of the .Boa rd of Equalization meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 13 at 8:00 p.m: ~ ` In addition., Mr::Watson informed tlie' Council : than the Architect ' would be officially presenting proposals for the remodeling of the 1 ibrary.to'the °;~~i~~bra~ry`Board.at their next meeting-'.and urged . that the `members~:of ?th~e~ C i fiy ~ Counci 1. be .present afi~~thi s .mee~t~i ng : i n order to .see .what is `proposed.. ~~`~ ~ ~ ~~ } ` CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS Mr. Kalina had distributed the completed copies of the ordinance recodification to the'Council prior'to.the".meeting, and he noted at this time that a meeting should be set up to discuss the contents of the ordinance. Mayor Nawrocki asked that the Council members read briefly through the book prior to the next council meef~ing, at which time a meeting with the Cit`y~Att:o.rney could be scheduled=: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS Mayor Nawrocki 'noted that many employees ha'd been wdrking •on Sunday, out in th'e.~rai°n; and;th'at. they.-were+to bey`commended; Councilman No rberg merit i oned..:some s treets which are ~ i n~,.poo r .con.d i t i on and the need to be taken care of. Mr. Gustafson explained the procedures~on street ..maintenance, poi!nti.ng out that .only tem•pora~ry patching 'is done ~in:ApriT: ~:~ ~.< ' ' Motion by Heintz; Seconded by Logacz Roll Call: All Ayes to adjourn at 1:15 a.m. Bruce G. Nawrocki , Mayor Secretary