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Official Proceedings
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 27, 1975.
Meeting was called to order at 8:17 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz,
Heintz, Norberg, Land, Nawrocki-present
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to name Margo Emerson
Secretary for the meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes
Invocation was given by Rev. William McEachern of Oak Hill Baptist
Church.
Following invocation Rev. McEachern spoke briefly of the plans
that the church has for remodeling of the old Oakwood School.
He spoke of the importance to the people of Oak Hill Baptist
Church on finding a location within the city limits of
Columbia Heights.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to approve the minutes of
the following meetings: SPe.cial Meeting (Public Hearing) of April. 22
Regular Meeting of May 12
Board of Equalization Meeting of May l3
Special Meeting of May lg
Continued Meeting of the Board of Equalization
as presented in writing, with the corrections of the minutes of
April 22 as noted by the secretary, and the reading be dispensed with.
Poll Call: A11 Ayes
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land that the bills as listed be
paid out of their proper funds: Roll Call: All Ayes
Payroll Account $61,186.35 Johnson Bros.4lhsle.Liq. $ 6;367.04
Famous Brands, Inc. 903.13 Johnson Paper & Supply 154.77
Griggs,Cooper & Co. 2,774.44 Old Peoria Co. 674.16
Johnson Bros.Whsle. 2,096.13 Ed Phillips & Sons 843.14
Old Peoria Co. 3,167.57 Prior Wine Co. 54.17
Ed Phillips & Sons 12,312.16 Quality Wine Co. 48.66
Prior Wine Co. 176.72 Columbia Metal. Fabrication 2.5.00
Daramish Assoc. 5.00 A. B.. Dick Products 221.00
Johnson Wine Co. 406.85 Indep. School Dist.#13 17fa.00
Twin City Wine Co. 345.12 Indep. School Dis. #13 925.80
Famous Brands, Inc. 3,317.85 Lucille's Flower Shop 16.60
No.States Power Co. 2,380.26 Nelson Office Supply 26.91.
James Lord,Mn.Treas. 3,832.03 Ovs.hak Printing 69.50
Mpls. Gas Co. 1,108.66 St. Anthony Comm. Serv.: 252.00
No. States Power Co. 3,458.86 Target Stores 1g.Og
_ N.W. Bell Tele. Co. 1,198.00 Albinson 12.30
Famous Brands, Inc. 1,708.22 American Linen Supply 84.83
Griggs, Cooper & Co. 379.48 Armco Steel Corp. 1,264.00
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Auto Gear Co. $ 11.01 Mpls. City Treas. $15,720.12
Automotive Drive Line 8.79 Mn. Community Devel.Serv. 56.00
Automotive Paint Spec. 50.56 Miner-McAlpin Agency 2,535.00
Bill Boyer Ford 40.07 Mn. Safety Council 72.00
Bury & Carlson 219.00 Modern Service Inc. 17,939.90
Central AMC Jeep 11.85 Moline Printing 97.20
Central Chrysler Plym. 27.48 Munic.Fin.Offic.Assn.of U. S. 84.00
Chapin Publishing 33.66 Betty Myers 27.60
City of C.H.-Petty Cash- Nat'1.Fire Protection Asso c. 76.54
Liquor 81.97 North Star Concrete Co. 398.67
City of C.H.-Petty Cash- N.W. Bell Tele. Co. 45.00
Police 35.37 Olson Radiator 98.00
Col. Hgts. Fire Dept. 922.50 Oswald Fire Hose 254.00
Contractors Tabulating Se rv.35.00 Payroll Account 59,120.06
Crawford Door Sales 234.00 Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. 29.00
Cronstrom's Htg.~A/C 152.04 Peterson & Kal'ina 955.55
Crown Iron Works 357.75 Rich/Lynn Corp. 21.80
Columbia Metal Fabric. 42.00 Gerald S. Roback 5.00
Data Dispatch Inc. 27.00 John E. Schedler 11.11
Mitch DeMars 3.75 State Treas.-Envir. Health 5.00
Diamond Vogel Paint Cente r 31.80 State Treas.-Pollution Con trol 5.00
Elvin Safety Supply 37.75 Sun Newspapers 16.20
Eull ~ Roden Concrete Co. 210.00 Tracy Printing 106.47
Fadden Pump Co. 183.90 Treas. St. of Mn. 45.00
Fireside Office Supply 81.85 Twin City Filter Serv. 6.00
Frank's Nursery Sales 22.37 Ucco Chemical- Co. 24.00
General Parts & Supply 27.00 Univer. of Minn. 125.00
Glass Service Co. 9.50. Viking Chevrolet 28.50
Glenwood Inglewood 29.95 Malcolm 0. Watson 28.95
Goodin Co. 2,853.18 Williams Steel ~ Hardware 349.64
Graphics Serv. Operation 8.56 Woodland Container Co. 100.50
Gross Industrial Serv. 14.40 Xerox Corp. 596.19
Joe Guzik 13.84 Zip-Penn, Inc. 51.56
Harmon Glass 38.92 Bruce Nedegaard 17
,146.00
The Harstad Co. 816.00 Olson Plumbing _
1,486.75
Hayden-Murphy Equip. 106.15
Hearst Magazine-Motor 13.00
Royhl Hedblad 10.00 $ 254,189.90
Heights Shell Service 3.50
Jones Chemicals 204.66
Ronald Kalina 2,016.67 Councilman Norberg stated t hat the
K Mart 94.46 policy practiced for bills is
Edward Kraemer & Sons 14.18 that they do not need to be okayed
Lampert Bldg. Center 7.20 by the City Manager if they are
Leag. of Mn. Municipaliti es504.00 less than $100, and that pe rhaps this
Leef Bros. Inc. 1$5.89 should be reviewed. Mayor Nawrocki
Walter Leslie 87.80 indicated- that Mr. Norberg show}d
Metro Waste Contral Comm. discuss this with Mr. Watso n, and
1 3,756.94 Mr. Schedler as the policy
Midway Tractor & Equip. 38.12 is set administratively.
Midwest Asphalt Corp. 815.40
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BIDS ON SOD AND TOP SOIL
City Manager, Malcolm Watson, explained the bids received from three
companies for sod and top soil. The three bidders, and their total
bids, were as follows:
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W & G Rehbein $11,789.96
Robinson Landscaping $13,230.52
Metro Sewer and Water Company $16,370.40
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land to award the bid on sod and top soil
to W and G Rehbein in the total amount of $11,789.96, based on low
competitive bid, and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter
into the contract for same. Rolt Call:. All Ayes
INFORMAL BIDS ON POWER SWEEPER
Mr. Watson explained the informal bids received from three companies on
a power sweeper for the park department. He stated that the specifications
had requested a combination vacuum-rake sweeper. He explained the
equipment bid by each company. R. L. Gould Company has bid a sweeper ($2,289.00)
that was entirely of the rake kind, with no vacuum. Mr. Watson explained
that this type of machine is not sufficiently flexible in its operation
and the flexible fingers on the machine are cut off by sharp objects.
Kromer Company bid a completely vacuum type of machine. Mr. Watson stated
that this machine was found to be inadequate in that it would not pick
up sticks, cans, etc. if they were crosswise on the ground. (Bid was for $2,270.00)
Toro Manufacturing Company was the only company which bid a combination
vacuum-rake machine and proved to be superior in operation to the other
two pieces of equipment bid. (Bid amount: $2,595.00)
Public Works Director, Earl Gustafson, further explained the preparation
of the specifications and the bids of Gould and Kromer. He pointed
out which parts of the specifications each of these companies did not
meet.
Councilman Heintz, Council representative on the Park Board, explained
that the Park Board had not seen the: bids, but that they wanted a
combination vacuum-rake sweeper, and he would therefore favor the Toro model.
Toro Manufacturing Company was pointed out as being the low responsible bidder
meeting the specifications, since the other two bidders did not meet the
specifications in that they did not bid combination machines.
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to award the bid for a power sweeper
to the low responsible bidder, Toro Manufacturing Company in the amount of
$2,595.00, based on the recommendation of the City Manager and Public
Works Director, and the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to enter into
a contract for same. Roll Call: A11 Ayes
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DISCUSSION ON H.R.A. ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES
Mayor Nawrocki and City Manager Watson reported that a meeting had been
held that afternoon with the Attorney, Mr. Otterson, Mr. Schedler,
Mr. Watson, and the Mayor regarding a proposal of the Housing and''
Redevelopment Authority to; handle their own payroll and other accounting.
Mayor Nawrocki stated that he believes that the HRA should remain as
much as possible within the City administration, under the City Treasurer.
Explanation was given briefly by the City Manager on the reason for
the HRA proposal in that some problem is found when employees paid
from federal funds are covered by a state pension program (P.E.R.A.).
Councilmen Land and Norberg agreed that they definitely felt that the
HRA should remain within the City administration. Councilman Heintz
asked that further information be sought as to the need for the HRA to
handle their own finances before he could indicate which way they
should be allowed to go. Councilman,Logacz stated that he would tend
to support keeping the HRA within the City administration, but that if the
law gives them the authority to handle their own payroll, etc. then
they should be given the authority that they are entitled, to.
Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that this is what has to be determined,
whether the law says "Thou May" or "Thou Shall" have certain authority
to operate independently of the City. He restated. his feelings that
they should remain under the City administration if at all possible.
HEARING SET ON PLATTING OF ACCESS BETWEEN 432 AVENUE AND CENTRAL AVENUE
Mr. Watson reported that the business owners, and others in the area
near the new post office on 44th Avenue and Tyler Place, have contacted
the City regarding the need for the access between 432 Avenue and Central.
Mr. Gustafson briefly explained proposed plans for the access way.
Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to authorize the City Manager to
advertise for a hearing to be held at the regular council meeting on
June 23 on the platting of the access between 432 and Central Avenues.
Roll Call: All Ayes
FLOOD LIGHTS FOR TENNIS COURTS
Discussion was held on a report from the Park Board on the estimated
cost for installing flood lights on the tennis courts at Huset Park.
The cost was estimated at $4,300.00. Mr. Watson reported that. he had
discussed this with the Finance Director, Mr. Schedler, and that the
monies could be taken from the Revenue Sharing allocation of monies
not yet earmarked for particular purposes.
Mayor Nawrocki ,questioned whether the possibility of working with the
School Board for the lighting of the school tennis courts had been
discussed. Councilman Heintz stated that it had been and that the School
Board would be discussing the lighting at their next meeting. Councilman
Heintz further elaborated on the discussions of the Park Board and the
Recreation Commission on the installation of lights for the tennis courts.
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He pointed out that details were yet to be worked on on such items as
whether these lights would operate by coin, or automatically turn on and
off at certain times. He also briefly stated that the Park and Recreation
had discussed the possibility of having the tennis courts operated on
a schedule, whereby individuals would sign in for certain court times,
so that more people would have the chance to use them.
The discussion continued at great length with several citizens commenting
favorably for the lighting, and giving their ideas on how the lighting
might be implemented. Mayor Nawrocki and Councilmen Land, Heintz, and
Logacz spoke in favor-of lighting the tennis courts and working on a plan
for same. Councilman Norberg stated that he would want to await the
action of the School Board in relation to lighting school courts. Mr. Heintz
stated that the Park Board and Recreation Commission would be following
up on planning for the lighting of tennis courts.
SUBDIVISION REQUEST Robert Cadwell
Mr. Watson briefly explained this subdivision request to create a
separate parcel on Mr. Cadwell's land at 4224-2nd Street. There are no
I outstanding assessments against the property. Motion by Heintz, Seconded
by Land to grant the lot subdivision request to Robert Cadwell,. 4224-2nd
~ Street, to create two lots with the following legal descriptions:
1. Lot 6 and N2 of Lot 7,. Block 26, Columbia Heights Annex, and
2. Lot 7 (Except NZ) and lots 8 through l0, Block 26, Columbia Heights
Annex
Roll Call: All Ayes
SUBDIVISION REQUEST Laura M. Mabley
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land to grant lot subdivision request for
Laura Mabley for property on 44z Avenue creating two 55 foot building
sites .with the following legal descriptions:
1. Lot 39 lying East of West 55' and North of South 130' (Subj. to road and
utility easement over North 30'), and
2. West 55' of Lot 39 lying-North of the South 130' (Subject to road and utility
easement over North 30') (Subject to drainage easement over West 5')
Roll Call: All Ayes
Mr. Watson pointed out that all special assessments against this property have
been paid.
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DISCUSSION ON FENCE NEAR GAUVITTE PARK
Frank and Patricia Schrobel, 434.3-45 - 2nd Street,. were present at
the Council meeting to express their discontent with the Gauvitte
Park situation in that a parking lot is -being put in next to their
property on 2nd.. Street, which is a double bungalow. They pointed
out that about a year ago when they purchased the property they
had spoken to Mr. John Murzyn regarding the possibility that a parking
lot would be built on the adjoining park property, and that Mr: Murzyn
had said that there are no plans for a parking lot at that location.
Mr. and Mrs. Schrobel. stated that had they known a parking lot would
be put in there, they probably would not have purchased the adjacent
property: They expressed-their concerns that the parking lot would
prompt congregations of children and teenagers, and noise from the
parking lot and other nuisances would disturb the Schrobels and their
tenant on the other side of the double bungalow.- They also .pointed
out their fears that the parking lot may depreciate their property.
Mr. and Mrs. Schrobel asked that a fence be built along the parking
lot and their property at 4343-45 - 2nd Street.
Discussion was held by the Council .
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to refer the request for a fence
near Gauvitte.Park to the Park Board for further recommendation.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Mayor Na.wrocki stated that an agenda for the Park Board meeting
should be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Schrobel so that they are aware of
when the item will be discussed.
RECESS WAS CALLED AT 9:38 p.m. MEETING RECONVENED AT 9:55 p.m.
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF AIR-CONDITIONERS:
LIQUOR STORE #1
Mr. Watson reported on major repairs needed on the remaining unit
at Liquor Store #1, which was to be tied in with the new unit. He
stated that the air-conditioner has broken down completely, and due
to the urgency of the situation, in ordering the parts to match the
air-conditioner, Mr. Watson stated that he had already ordered the
parts and labor at a total cost of approximately $2,400.00 from
Thompson-Trane Company, who is installing the new air-conditioner
in the liquor store. Mr. Watson asked that the Council concur in his
ordering of the repair parts.
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Councilman Norberg questioned just exactly what had .gone wrong with
the unit that needed repair. Mr. Watson could. not state exactly,
only that the individual who had inspected the breakdown had said
that the unit had "blown up."
Mr. Norberg stated that this was probably an unpredictable breakdown,
and could not necessarily have been detected previous:to the ordering
of the other new air-conditioning unit for the store. He asked that
a further report be made as to the cause of the breakdown.
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz tp concur in the emergency
expenditure not to exceed $2,400 for repairs to the air°conditioner
at Liquor Store No. 1 Roll Call: A11 Ayes
CITY OFFICE AIR CONDITIONERS
Mr. Watson reported on the informal bids received for replacing of the
air-conditioning units at the City Hall. Bids were received from
Thompson Trane Company, and Cronstroms Company. Mr. Watson stated that
the units which are now at the City Hall, which must be replaced,
are two single phase, three ton units.
Cronstroms proposed to replace these units with two three phase four
ton units at a cost of $5,395, plus $1,120 for electrical, fora total
of $6,515.
Thompson Trane submitted three separate proposals. One was to replace
the present units with the same type of single phase three ton units
at the cost of $2,750. No electrical charge would be made since the
new units could be installed using the present electrical set up.
Trane's second bid was for two new three phase three ton units at a cost
of $2,850 for both units($1,425 a piece), plus electrical wiring costs
estimated at $1,100 fora total of $3,950
Their third bid was for a single 72 ton three phase unit to replace
the present two single phase units at a cost of $4.,998 plus an estimated
$850 for electrical .wiring, totaling $5,848.
Lengthy discussion was held on which type of units would be-most
efficient for the office, and it was decided that the three phase
three ton units would be the best alternative.
Mr. Watson stated that the monies for these new air-conditioning units
would come from the Revenue Sharing allocation under the Maintenance of
Existing Facilities.
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to authorize the City Manager to
purchase from the Thompson Trane Company the two three phase three ton
units at a cost of $2,850, and electrical work not to exceed $1,100,
based on low informal competitive bids as secured by the City Manager.
Roll Call: All Ayes
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ORDINANCE RECODIFICATION
Informal meetings set to meet with the City Attorney for continued
review of the ordinance recodification material .to be on:
Thursday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m. and
Thursday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Kalina stated .that one of the meetings would be devoted to towing,
parking, and other traffic and police matters, and that the Police
Department had indicated that .they would like to have some input on
this section of the recodification. Mr. Kalina stated that he would
notify Sgt. Jendro and Officer Olson, in particular, so that they
can attend this meeting to discuss Police related matters of the
recodification.
LICENSES
Mr. James Payne was present representing
the new owners of the Heights Theater at
Council members asked him several questi~
remodeling and operation of the theater.
he, along with Mr. Marvin Mann, would be
and had plans for many changes to update
conditions of the theater in general.
Cinemaland, Inc. who are
3951 Central Avenue. The
ins about the proposed
Mr. Payne indicated that
operating the Theater
the theater, and improve the
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg that the licenses as listed be
granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call: All Ayes
SMOKING ORDINANCE
Mayor Nawrocki stated that a state law had been passed regarding
restrictions on smoking. He indicated that this law designates
the authority for the restricting of smoking to those persons conducting
the meeting, and they are responsible for the enforcement of such
restrictions. Attorney Kalina stated that the law restricts smoking
to designated areas. Mayor Nawrocki suggested that the second reading
and hearing on the proposed smoking ordinance for the City of Columbia
Heights which had been scheduled for June 9 be delayed until the
City Attorney can determine the impact of the state legislation on the
City.
Motion by Land, Seconded by Norberg that the hearing and second reading
of Ordinance #836, Restricting Smoking i~n Public Meetings,
scheduled for June 9, be postponed pending a report from the City
.Attorney on the impact of fhe law passed by the legislature regarding
restricting of smoking. Roll Call: Al-1 Ayes
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TRANSIT COMMISSION BUS SHELTERS
Public Works Director, Earl Gustafson, reported that .plans have been
received from the Metropolitan Transit Commission on bus shelters .
for three locations in the City, and concurrence was needed from the
Council on the placement of ttie slabs for these shelters. Brief
discussion held on the location of these shelter, and some difficulty
in the site acquisition for the shelter at 5th Street and 40th Avenue.
Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to authorize the City Manager to
proceed with the site acquisitions and concrete slab installations at
the following three locations: 44th Avenue and University Avenue,
5th Street and 40th Avenue,
22 Street and 37th. Avenue
Roll Call: All Ayes
TESTING AT BURLINGTON NORTHERN
Mayor Nawrocki reported that the Department of Transportation will be
testing the noise levels at the Burlington Northern Rail Yard
beginning Thursday, May 29, for approximately one week, and that he
had sent a letter to the people of that neighborhood informing them
of the tests, and the possibility that 't he noise levels may be higher
while the tests are being run.
BI-CENTENNIAL '
Mayor Nawrocki reported that he had appointed Councilman Bill
Land to chair a Bi-Centennial committee, and that he (the Mayor)
would be sending letters to civic groups to ask if they wish to appoint
someone to the committee. He urged that all interested individuals
and groups become a part of the Bi-Centennial `planning. Mr. Watson
reported that Mr. Dick Wahlquist, member of the Columbia Heights-Fridley
Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce:;: had attended the general Bi-Centennial
session in Coon Rapids relating to plans of al'1 communities, and that he
would be in contact with Mr. Land to relate the happenings of that
meeting.
I Ff; I SI ATIIRF
Mayor Nawrocki reported on bills passed by the state legislature
affecting the City of Columbia Heights, In particular; he reported
that the Omnibus Tax Bil} allowed that the State Aids to Columbia
Heights would be increased by approximately 80%. State aids in
1975 to Columbia Heights totaled $464,776, and in 1976 they would be
$838,782.
Also, the Mayor reported on modifications on tax levy limitations
which allows levies amounting to 17% of the new state aid figures,
in addition to the previously allowed 6%. Mayor Nawrocki
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stated that a letter of commendation should be sent to. the legislators
representing Columbia Heights regarding the aids. to Columbia Heights.
Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to concur in a letter of
commendation to be sent to area legislators regarding increases in .
State Aids to the City of Columbia Heights,, which will ultimately
allow Lowe-r taxes in.:the City. Roil Ca11: A11 Ayes
City Manager Watson also reported that the Fire Department Pension Bill
had been passed by the legislature.
LaBELLE PARK .VANDALISM
Mr. Watson reported on figures received from the Park Board on costs
for repairs to Railing, Light Fixtures, and the Floating Bridge in
LaBelle Park due to vandalism totaling approximately $500.
SHOPPERS CITY
Mr. Watson reported on a report received from the Police Chief on
checks made May 1 through 6 between 6:OO~and 7:00 a.m. for trucks
entering the Shoppers City tot on 43rd Avenue. Mr, Glader
reported that no .truck entered from 43rd at that time..
This was in response to a complaint received from Mr. Donald Lundholm
that trucks were entering on 43rd Avenue in the early morning hours.
Also, Mr. Yantos reported on contacts made with the manager of .Shoppers
City regarding the problem of littering of the neighborhood from the
Shoppers City lot. Mr. Yantos stated that Shoppers City would be
hiring individuals for the purpose of cleaning up trash, etc. on the
lot as well as on neighboring yards.
Mayor Nawrocki asked that a letter be sent to.Mr. Lundholm
informing hi ms of what has transpired in regard to his complaints about
the trucks, and littering from Shoppers City. In addition the Mayor
asked that the letter include information about the plans for drainage
controls on 43rd Avenue near Jackson Pond,
CITY MANAGERS INSTITUTE
Mr. Watson reported that the Annual City~Managers' Institute would;be
held i.n Brainerd on Wednesday evening and Thursday, May 28 and 29.
Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz that the expenses be authorized
for the City Manager to attend the City Managers' institute at
Brainerd. Roll Call: .All Ayes
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
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Mayor Nawrocki questioned the attorney as to whether he had checked
into the time table on when the City Council must act on proposed charter
changes in order to have the changes in effect in time for the fall
elections. Mr. Kalina stated that he had not as yet checked into this,
but that he would, and report to the Council on same.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS
Mr. Gustafson reported that the well in LaBelle Park is now complete
and the power for the well will be provided from the Hi-Rise building.
He stated that costs have been secured from Gopher Electric, and from
Collins Electric 'For connecting the cable between the hi-rise .and the
well in LaBelle Park. Gopher Electric quoted the work at $1,386.
Collins quoted the work at $783 with a deduct of $200 if aluminum cable
can be used.
Discussion was held on the use of aluminum cable. Councilman Norberg
felt that the aluminum wiring. should not be used, but that the copper
should be. Mr. Gustafson reported that these alternatives had been
discussed with the CityElectrical Inspector, and that the Inspector had
stated that there was no problem with .using the aluminum cable. Further
discussion was held during which time Mr. Gustafson further explained the
work that would be done.
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz that Collins Electric be contracted
to connect the cable between the hi°rise and the well in LaBelle Park,
to be aluminum wiring, at a cost not to exceed $571, and the Mayor and
City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract for same.
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki-Aye Norberg-Nay
FIFTH STREET STORM SEWER
Mayor Nawrocki reported on the possibility of funds to be received in
regard to the 5th Street Storm Sewer project. He stated that he had been
in contact with Congressman Fraser, and that a funding program is under
consideration which would allow funds for public projects that are "all
ready to go". He asked verification that the 5th Street storm sewer project
is actually ready whenever authorization is given. Mr..Gustafson
verified this to be so.
Also, discussion was held briefly on a letter from Minneapolis Electric
Steel Castings regarding the urgency for this project to be completed,
____ pointing out problems with the drainage at the Minneapolis Electric Steel
property. Mr. Gustafson stated that he had a meeting scheduled with
Mr. Vern Johnson from Minneapolis Electric Steel Castings to discuss
the project, and other alternatives to alleviate the problems experienced.
,~ with the drainage on their property.
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4th of JULY FIREWORKS
Mayor Nawrocki reported on communications received from the
Recreation Commission seeking fundi~.ng for .the annual fireworks display..
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land to authorize the„.expenditure of
$1,250 for fireworks, including the professional shooter, and insurance,
for :the 4th of July celebration. Roll Call: All Ayes
CENTRAL AVENUE URBANIZATION
Lengthy discussion was held on a report that the Highway Department will not
be letting bids for the Central Avenue Urbanization until February of
1976. Mayor Nawrocki, as did all of the Council members, expressed
his opposition to this delay in bid letting. Mayor Nawrocki pointed
out that at the time that the Council gave their approval of the project
the Highway Department had expressed that there was an urgency in the
getting of full approval from the City Council of Columbia Heights
in order to expedite the letting of bids during 1975. He also pointed
out that the Council had even held a special council meeting. to approve
the removal of parking between 44th and 45th because they had been
informed th.at.if this was not approved., the bids could not be let in 1975,
and this would. cause unnecessary delay. Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that
now the Highway Department has caused delays and the Council should go on
record with vigorous opposition to delays with this project.
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Logacz that the City Council of Go1umbia
Heights go on record protesting the delays of the Minnesota Highway
Department in the Highway 65 updating project. Roll Call: All Ayes
ASSESSING OF TYLER PLACE PROJECT
Mayor Nawrocki asked whether a hearing has been set on alternatives
for assessing the permanent surfacing, curb and gutter work on Tyler
Place, between 44th and 45th. Mr. Watson stated that letters have been
sent to the commercial properties on Central Avenue with back lots
on Tyler Place, regarding the alternative proposal for the assessment
of this project, and that following response from those properties;
further plans can be made on the method of assessing the work.
Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to adjourn at 11:41 p.m.
Roll Call: All Ayes
~\
ruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor ~,
Secretary