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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrected Jun 23, 1975I Official Proceedings Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Columbia Heights June 23, 1975 -174- Meeting was called. to order at 8:02 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. Kenneth Behnken, St. Matthews Lutheran Church MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Motion by Land, Seconded by Norberg to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 9 as presented in writing and the reading be dispensed with. Roll Ca ll: All 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 Framous Brands, Inc.. $ 663.50 No.Star Leag.,Jerry Hanson $ 160.00 Griggs, Cooper,& Co. 634.55 Jr. No.Star Leag.,R,Almberg 110:00 Johnson Bros.Whsle.Liq. 8,060.10 Suburban Recreation Assoc. 5.00 _ Johnson Wine Co. 621.58 American Linen Supply Co. 66:27 Minnesota Distillers,lnc. Assoc. of Metro. Municipalities 9.00 2,232.45 All Poolside Services 141:00 Ed Phillips ~ Sons Co. 1,027.89 Dean Althaus 18.39 Twin City Wine Co. 94.75 Adelmann Engine Rebuilders 104.14 J. Lord, St. Treas._ 3,788.03 Apeco Corp. 263.10 Northern States Power 31.05 Armca Steet Corp. 122.50 Northern States .Power 2,810.67 Albinson 98.10 J. Lord, State Tres. 29.55 Anoka County AbstractCo. 72.90 Johnson Paper & Supply 191.63 Barton Contracting Coe 479.89 Old Peoria Co., Inc. .596.47 Bryan Rock Products, Inc. 496.64 Prior Wine Co. ~ 310.78 Brock-White Co. ~ 87.30 Quality Wine Co. 79.99 Bell Manufacturing & Services 12.00 Wine Merchants Co. 78.64 Cronstroms Htg. ~ Air Cond. 29.50 Darold Shafer 50.00 Crown Iron Works- Co. 201.98 Donald R. Hanson 50.00 Commissioner of Revenue 1,115.11 Harold Eggerth 50.00 City of Wayzata 300.00 Dwight Sonnenberg 50.00 Don Chies 75.00 Robert R. Jones, Jr. 50.00 Columbia Metal Fabric. 299.30 Donald L. Aker 50.00 Co1.Hgts. Fire Dept. 588.00 Lowell DeMars 50.00 Col. Hgts. Pharmacy 34.58 Bethel Marine 428.69 Dunkley Surfacing Co. Inc. 5.50.64 Cit of Col. H ts.Rec.De t: 2: --- Y 9 p - - -- Data Dispatch, Inc. 27.00 Co1.Hgts. Dist.13 Rec.Dept.49.39 Davies Water Equipment Co. 152.83 Dave's Sport Shop 8.00 Div. of Boiler Insp. 12.00 Handy-crafts, Inc. 34.61 Fridley Office Supply 62.58 Leslie Paper Co. 40.66 Firestone Oil Co. 74.00 -175- June 23, 1975 Fullwell Motor Products $ 70.78 N.W. Bell Telephone $ 45.00 Firestone Stores 96.47 N.W. Bell Telephone 13.50 Fireside Office Supply In c. 29.60 Olson Equipment Co. 39.90 Glenwood Inglewood 60.22 Bob Owens 19.25 W.W. Grainger, Inc. 11.15 Oxford Chemicals 234.13 Gross Industrial Services 16.20 Peterson ~ Kalina 1,799.03 Genuine Parts 334.80 Petty Cashier--Admin. 39.03 R.L.. Gould & Co., Inc. 48.02 Hans Rosacker Co. 268.00 Goodin Co. 315.60 Rogers 108.65 Gateway Hardware Hank 4.76 John E. Schedler 41.81 Royle Hedblad 10.00 Zayre-Shoppers City 27.82 Royle Hedblad 13.99 G. M. Stewart Lumber Co. 947:20 Hillcrest Safety Equip. C o. 60.00 Shorty's Towing Service 5.00 Hale Co., Inc. 419.88 Standard Spring Co. 85.14 Home Drain Service 21.25 Suburban Rubber Stamp Co. 12..00 Home}ite 19.12 Satellite Industries, Inc. 85.92 Henn. County Public Works 530.46 Christian Tyroll, Park Bd. 152.70 Independent Black Dirt Co . 40.00 Tnemec, Co., Ine. 27.03 Donald Jolly 17.40 Uniforms Unlimited Inc. 422.25 W. G. Jaques Co. 650.72 United Electric Corp. 177.43 K Mart 36.84 Viking Industrial Center 119.09 Keep Fill Products Co. 43.98 Water Products Co. 924.24 Orville N. Krugerud 10.00 Warden's GTC Auto Parts 42.71 Ronald Kalina 1,675.00 Steve Wodziak 90.00 Lowry Lumber Co. 124.44 Malcolm 0. Watson 71.42 Lehn Electric 66.84 Wayne's Protection Agency 210.00 Leef Bros. Inc. 121.79 W.W. Generator rebuilders 10.00 Lawco Company 35.31 Ruth Welch 42.00 Modern Service Inc. 921.15 W.W. Generator Rebuilders 85.65 3 M Co. 1,432.16 Williams Steel & Hardware 156.79 Metropolitan Waste Cont. 13,756.94 Waste Management of Mn. Inc. 115.00 Metro Printing Inc. 544.00 Zeco Co. 263.44 Mpls. City Treasurer 16,988.80 Xerox Corp. 698.18 Jim Molinaro 17.75 Zack's Inc. 190.57 Minneapolis Gas Co. 232.22 Zep Manufacturing Co. 25.22 Midwest Asphalt Corp.. 690.00 American Linen Supply Co. 132.87 Millipore Corp. 70.64 Display Fixtures Co. 4.96 M-R Sign Co., Inc. 159.70 East Side Beverage Co. 15,390.95 The New Miner Ford 30.28 Gold Medal Beverage Co. 818.65 Mincis 403.13 Hi-Mount Inc. 2,211.35 Minneapolis Oxygen Co. 63.99 Betty Myers 276.00 Matthew Bender ~ Co, Inc. 47.50 Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. 69.40 Minneapolis Equipment 1,247.17 Petty Cashier--Liquor 51.91 Miner-McAlpin Agency, Inc .2,535.00 Pohle Sales Inc. 5,246.15 Michel Sales Co. 64.00 Rex Distributing Co. 4,284.35 National Chemsearch 382.19 Modern Services, Inc. 17,000..0 0 VOID ---- Alexander Construction . 20,672:00 North Star Concrete 1,627.57 Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. 2,440.00 $150,226.93 `` ~- June 23, 1975 -176- CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Mary Kordiak for her service on the Human Rights Commission, and to Kenneth Ballard for his service on the Planning and Zoning Commission. BIDS ON TOWING Mayor Nawrocki reported that the bids for the towing contract for the year beginning July 1, 1975 had been opened at the last council meeting and reported at that time. City Manager, Malcolm Watson, reported further on the bids at this time, and referred to a written report from the Police Chief on a recommendation for the award of -bid. Based on the past year's usage of the towing service, and applying the bids of both companies, Shorty's Towing proved to be the low bidder. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to award the bid for the towing service for the City for the year July 1, 1975 - June 30, 1976, to Shorty's Towing and Transportation, Inc.; based on low responsible bid as based on the past year's experience on the type of service required. Roll Call: All Ayes HEARING ON 432 AVENUE EXTENSION TO 43rd AVENUE Discussion and a report made on a written report from the City Engineer, George Brown, on a .proposal to extend 432 Avenue east to connect with the paved "alley" behind the businesses on Central Avenue, and over southward to 43rd Avenue. Mr. Brown reported on the proposal to be considered. He reported that an easement would be received from the businesses for public access on the alley behind their property. The City would be responsible for the maintenance of this alley. Mr. Brown reported on the discussion held by the Traffic Commission relative to this proposal, and their recommendation that the alley be made a one-way going north. This would help alleviate any additional traffic which may be generated from exiting onto 43rd Avenue and "jamming" the intersection at 43rd Avenue and Central Avenue. In particular, it would prohibit the employees from the post office building exiting onto 43rd Avenue by way of the alley, and would encourage them to use 44th Avenue where there are semaphores at Central Avenue. Councilman Land explained further the feelings of the Traffic Commission. Mr. Brown indicated that the owners of the businesses on Central, Osborne properties, owners of the corner store building and the Gold Eagle Wash property, were in favor of such a proposal to extend 432 Avenue, and to grant the easement behind their properties, provided they did not have to share in the costs for same. -177- June 23, 1975 It was_explained that the assessment for 432 Avenue would be against the three lots on the south of the extended section, for the south half of 432 Avenue, and to the .post office, for the north half of the street. Mr. Brown explained that the present access behind the commercial properties is used as an alley, but in actuality is the private property of the businesses. This paved surface would merely be taken over by the City, and would not involve any assessments at this time. Discussion was held on the maintenance of the alley behind the commercial properties. Councilman Heintz in particular expressed concern that any major work to be done on the surface of the alley when it begins to break up and need major repairs, could not be assessed to the commercial properties, under the proposal under consideration. It was pointed out that Osborne properties would not be assessed for any work done at this time on 432 Avenue and related work according to the easement granted by Osborne properties, but that in the future if there is any maintenance work to be assessed on the alley, a hearing would be held as normal procedure, and the commercial property would have to pay their share of the improvements. Further discussion and explanation was held on the actual plans for the extension of 432. Avenue, and other alternative plans. The former plan had included 432 Avenue ending in a cul-de-sac rather than connecting to the alley.. Mr. Brown briefly explained why this plan had not been pursued at this time, in .view of the desire to have access between 432 Avenue-and 43rd Avenue. Explanation was given as to the land available and easements for the possible cul-de-sac design. Mr. Birosh, son of Mrs.. Anna Birosh who owns a parcel along the proposed 432 Avenue extension., discussed the fact that this extension would not benefit his mother in any way, at this time. Her house no. 947 faces 43rd Avenue and her back lot line is along 432 Avenue. The man from 966-432 Avenue questioned whether there are any pl~nsrfor the commercial properties,pa:rticularly:the Gold-Eagle Wash and Glen's Floral, to provide some sort of screening, fencing, on-the hack of their property to discourage speeding on 43Z Avenue and out to Central Avenue, such as occurs at the present time. Discussion was held on the screening that would be desirable, and of screening that was required when the building which presently houses the floral shop was built. Mr. Miller,. owner of Glen's Floral, discussed possible plans for a fence to the back of their property.. He also pointed out the need for access at the back of their properties, since the only other access is for people coming from the south on Central Avenue. People traveling on Central Avenue from the north must either go around the block, or use the back entrance. He stated his opposition to any plan which would prohibit the use of the back entrances into the properties on Central Avenue. June 23, 1975 -178- Considerable discussion was held on the possible alternatives involved with the plans, including the possible purchase of the house at 943-43rd Avenue to provide a full sixty foot roadway, rather than the i4 foot alley. Discussion was also held on the proposal going north, as to how an individual who intending to get to 43rd Avenue, would t~ 432 Avenue. Councilman Land pointed out Access to 1+3 rd Avenue" , or some similar warn the motorists. for the alley to be a one-way has entered on 432 Avenue, am around at the end of that signs stating "No sign, could be placed to The Council members each briefly discussed their opinions on what should be done. Councilman Heintz stated that he felt that the hearing. should be continued at the next council meeting, and all the alternatives be further investigated. He again brought up the problem of the additional traffic which may be generated on 43rd Avenue if the alley were two-way, or a full street was opened up behind the businesses. He stated that at some future date, perhaps semaphores could be considered for the corner of 43rd and Central as a possible alternative. Councilman Logacz mentioned that the businesses should maintain their own alley access, and fence the back of the properties, with 432 Avenue ending in a cul-de-sac as was originally planned in the past. Councilman Land expressed his desire that the plan as presented was the best proposal for the present time, and that it should be authorized. If it proved at a later date to need- revision, then changes could be made at that time, including the possibility of future consideration of the installation of semaphores at 43rd and Central. Councilman Norberg agreed that no new traffic should be generated on 43rd Avenue by this project, and in particular the post office traffic should be directed to 44th Avenue. City Manager, Malcolm Watson, discussed the problems involved with trying to change the design at a later date, and spoke against such an approach. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to continue the hearing to July 14 and direct the City Manager to consider as many other options as are available and report at the meeting of July 14. Roll Calla All Ayes -179- June 23, 1975 RECESS was called at 9:25 p.m. MEETING RECONVENED at 9:37 p.m. SUBDIVISION REQUEST - Heights Theatre and Dairy Queen Properties 39th and Central(south of Gould Avenue) Mr. Watson explained that this subdivision had already been granted by the City Council earlier in the year, but that a subsequent survey had placed the boundaries at a different location. The previous subdivision had the Dairy Queen in a lot 45 feet wide, and the theatre on a lot 105 feet wide. The corrected descriptions place the Dairy Queen on 39.65 feet, and the theatre on 110.65 feet. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg that the corrected subdivision be granted as outlined. Roll Call: All Ayes Mr. Watson noted that the theatre has complied, with supplying the city with a fourteen foot easement on the back of the property. REQUEST TO BARRICADE JEFFERSON STREET Mrs. M~.i;chaelle Anderson was present representing the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life. She asked authorization to have Jefferson Street, between 39th and 40th Avenue, barricaded on the afternoon of Sunday, July 27 beginning at 2:00 p.m. for a period of about six hours for a fundraising occasion to~be held in the park. She also requested the granting of a beer license in her name for the same occasion: .Brief discussion held by the Council. A letter had been received from Sgt. Hedblad stating that the Police Dept. would have no objection, but that two full-time police officers should be on the scene if it is to have an attendance of up to 1,000 people. In addition, someone should man the barricades in the event of an emergency vehicle needing to travel that portion of the street. Mrs. Anderson indicated that they would comply to these requirements. Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Norberg to grant the beer license to Chelley Anderson, with the fee to be waived based on Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Llfe (MCCL) being a non -profit organization; and authorize the closing of Jefferson Street between 39th Avenue and 40th Avenue on Sunday, July 27 beginning at 2:00 p.m. for a period of about six hours. Roll Call: All Ayes Councilman Heintz questioned Mrs. Anderson as to whether she had discussed the plans with the Park Superintendent, and Recreation Director to see whether there were any conflicts with the use of the park on that day. Mrs.-Anderson reported that she had spoken to-both Mr. Murzyn- and Ms. Hanson and that provisions were being made accordingly. SUBDIVISION REQUEST _ William D. Lucking Request to subdivide a lot facing 442 Avenue, west of house no. 1200 - 442 Avenue, into two 55 foot parcels. Mr. Watson stated that there are no special assessments pending against the property. He asked that the subdivision include the retention by the city of the June 23, 1975 -180- southerly five feet of this parcel for drainage and utilities easement purposes. Motion by Heintz; Seconded by Logacz to grant the lot subdivision as outlined with the City to retain the southerly five feet for drain and utility easement purposes. Roll Call: All Ayes RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SMOKING AREAS Mr. Watson reported that the City staff had been asked to prepare their ideas on where smoking should be allowed in the various city buildings in the city. He indicated that a resolution would be prepared on the basis of staff discussions as to the most appropriate locations for prohibiting smoking. SECOND READING ORDINANCE #836 CHARTER AMENDMENTS Second reading was held on this ordinance amending the City Charter of the City of Columbia Heights. Mayor Nawrocki noted that discussion had been held, and explanations given on the changes, at the last meeting of the City Council. The first reading had been held at that time, and members of the Charter Commission had been present. Ordinance offered by Land, Seconded by Logacz Roll Call: All Ayes Ordinance #836 was adopted. Mr. Watson informed the Council that the ordinance would appear in the June 25 edition of the Sun Newspaper. RESOLUTION #75-38 ENDORSING CHAPTER #424 MINNESOTA LAWS OF 1975 RELATING ~TO THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIREMEN'S PENSION PROGRAM Offered by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz Roll Call: All Ayes Resolution- #75-38 was adopted. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that - WHf REAS, a mutually acceptable bill relating to the Columbia Heights Fire Relief Association was prepared in a cooperative effort between the members of the Fire Department and the City Council representatives, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the Act known as Chapter No. 424, Minnesota Laws of 19.75 Relating to Changes in the Firemen's Relief Association. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council does hereby recognize that the basic changes to the former law relates to allowing all new full-time employees of the Fire Department to be members of the P.E.R.A. Public Safety Pension program; that the payment toward the pension program from the employees shall be 8% of salary; with a retirement program based on the top firefighter salary; and certain other changes relating to widows and survivors benefits. It is also recognized that the basis for pension shall be 35/80 of top firefighter salary for twenty years service and 1/80 per year allowable for years of service thereafter. -181- June 23, 1975 SUBDIVISION REQUEST - Julia Jedina.k - 1020 - 43rd Avenue NE Mr. Watson explained-that this subdivision creates a new 55 ft. building site on 42Z Avenue. No outstanding special assessments against the property. Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to grant the subdivision request to Julia Jedinak, 1020-43rd Avenue, creating two lots with the following legal descriptions: North 150 ft. of Lot 12 (Ex. North Five Feet) Block 3, Reservoir Hills, and East 2 of Lot 12 which lies South of the North 150 ft. (Subj. to road and utility easement over S. 30') Except the Northerly 5 ft. thereof for drainage and utility easement, Block 3, Reservoir Hills Roll Call: All Ayes SUBDIVISION REQUEST - Swedish Builders, Inc. Mr. Watson explained the subdivision request to create two building sites on the south side of 422 Avenue. The Council members examined the survey of the area, and the drawing of the requested subdivision. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to grant the subdivision request creating two lots with the following legal descriptions: The West z of Lot 46, Block 3, (Ex. S 150') (Subj to easement for street over North 30') Reservoir Hills, and The East 2 of Lot 46, Block 3, (Ex. S 150') (Subj to easement for street over North 30') Reservoir Hills Roll Call: All Ayes No outstanding special assessments against the property. POLICY LEADERS. SEMINAR FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Nawrocki spoke briefly on this seminar to be held On June 27 and 28 in Chicago; and of a one day Policy Leaders Seminar on Labor Management Relations for Council members in conjunction thereto to be on fihe day preceding, June 2~. Councilman Logacz indicated that he would be available •to attend if it was decided that someone from _ the City Council should be there.' Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to authorize the expenses for one member of the City Council to attend the National League of Cities three day seminars June 26, 27, and 28 at the Holiday Inn O'Hare/Kennedy in Chicago. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Land, Nawrocki-Ayes Norberg-abstained June 23, 1975 -182- SEMINAR ON NOISE SURVEY TECHNIQUES Discussion was- held. on a seminar on noise survey techniques: to be held in Madison, Wisconsin July 21-23, and who should attend. Mr. Watson indicated that the Engineering Department should probably logically send someone to this seminar, but that is an extremely busy season, during the summer construction, and it would be impossible for anyone from the Public Works Departments to attend such a seminar. Councilman Heintz suggested that further consideration and discussion on this seminar should be held over to the next council meeting and in the meantime the City Manager should make a recommendation as to who should attend the seminar, Councilman Norberg pointed out that this is a very worthwhile seminar, and stressed the importance of having someone in the City knowledgeable in survey techniques on noise levels.. Mayor Nawrocki also pointed out the difficulty in getting assistance from the Pollution Control Agency in surveying local noise levels, and encouraged that someone from the City staff attend the seminar in Madison Wisconsin. PURCHASE OF AUTOMOBILES Mr. Watson requested authorization to purchase some used vehicles from "ather appropriations" in the Revenue Sharing funds, not to exceed $990. He explained the need for more transportation type vehicles, possibly two, to drive employees to the various job sites. In. particular, he pointed out the added number of employees under the youth programs, i.e. CETA, Mainstream, and the need to transfer these individuals between job sites. Public Works Director, Earl Gustafson, also spoke on the need for added vehicles. Mr. Watson explained that the proposal would be to purchase two vehicles at this time,a~d in the fall, possibly September, the City would sell two vehicles, either the same two purchased now, or two other cars that need replacing. Mr. Watson further explained the need for the transportation vehicles, rather than work vehicles such as the trucks., etc. Explanation was given on the number of added employees during the summer. Councilman Norberg asked about the possibility of renting two cars, rather than .purchasing. Following further discussion, it was pointed out that renting would be more costly than purchasing. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land to authorize the City Manager to spend up to $990 for the purchase of added vehicles for the City, but that the total number of vehicles remain the same as. at .present by fall. Roll Call: All Ayes LICENSES Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg that the licenses as listed be granted upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call: All Ayes 183- June 23, 1975 CITY MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Watson. reported on an informal meeting setup with the City .Council and the City staff for discussion of the 1976 budget for Monday, June 30 at 8:00 p.m. Mayor Nawrocki indicated that he had another meeting that evening and would not be able to get to this budget discussion until later. Discussion on an alternative night to hold the meeting resulted in the possibility of meeting on Wednesday, July 2 at 8:00 p.m. ' Discussion was .also held on when a meeting could be set up to meet with the City Attorney on further review of the ordinance recodification. It was decided that both Monday, June 30, and Wednesday, July 2 would be set up for informal meetings. The City Manager will notify the individuals involved as to which .night is for the budget discussion with the staff, and which 'night is for .meeting with the City Attorney. DISCUSSION ON CITY SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Considerable discussion was held on the sidewalk program in the city. Mr. Gustafson reported on the condition of the sidewalks on 7th Street in relation. to a letter from Mrs. Theresa Baird, 4456-7th Street, requesting that the sidewalk replacement program on 7th Street be dropped from the assessment rolls as a pending assessment. Mr. Gustafson reported that the sidewalk on this block is basically in good condition, with the exception of two poor spots, which includes one spot in front of Mrs. Baird's property. Mr. Gustafson recommended that this particular block be excluded as a pending project. Mr. Gustafson spoke on the difficulty of determining whether a sidewalk constitutes a hazardous condition, and of the need for set criteria that the city can go by to determine the need for replacement of a sidewalk. Lengthy discussion was held on the entire sidewalk replacement program which has been pending since 1968 in relation to present costs as opposed to the costs presented at the hearings at that time. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Narberg to advertise fora reopened hearing on this sidewalk replacement project, Project #6803, was later withdrawn. Councilman Heintz further discussed his desire that the whole city be reviewed as to sidewalk replacement and installation needs. The Council further discussed the sidewalk program, and indicated that at this time nothing would be done, but that the Public Works Department should prepare a study, including pictures of the areas, of the sidewalk replacement needs, and the Council would hold a new hearing on all of the sidewalks sometime in the fall, or in the spring of 1976. June 23, 1975 -184- Councilman Norberg questioned what could be done in relation to the letter from Mrs. Baird, and the City Manager was directed to send her a letter explaining the actions of the City Council to hold a new hearing on ail the sidewalks at a later date. TA)E I ` STAND CURB CUT Mayor Nawrocki pointed out that.. the taxi cab company on 40th Avenue and VanBuren had made a full curb cut on the side of their property. He expressed his concern that this should not be allowed to happen. Following discussion by the Council, and City Manager and Building_Inspectar-, i-t was discovered that no permits are issued for such curb cuts, and that in fact it is not allowed without permission from the city. A follow-up is to be made to see that -i n -the future. no -new curb -cuts are made without c i ty -- --- --- - -- permission. HIGHLAND LAKE DRAINAGE PROBLEMS Public Works Director, Earl Gustafson, spoke at length on the drainage problems inherent with the Highland Lake drainage and ponding area, and of the need to work with the City of Frid-ley in solving these problems. Mr. Gustafson was directed to set up a meeting with the Fridley City Council and the Columbia Heights City Council to discuss these matters. OTHER PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS Mayor Nawrocki, questioned why concrete from the high school mall project is being piled up along 49th Avenue and in the school parking lot. Mr. Gustafson informed him that this.will_ be picked up for recycling. Mr. Gustafson reported that the fountain in LaBelle Park should be working by the time people begin moving in the high rise in July. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS Councilman Heintz reported on complaii employees of the Minneapolis Electric out of the parking lot when the night said-that again one empl-ogee from the on Mill Street. Mr. Watson said that department to check on these items. its received on the Steel Castings Co. racing. shift lets out. Also, he same company continues to park he would ask the police -185- June 23, 1975 RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT Mayor Nawrocki asked the City Manager whether he had investigated the contents of the Rice Creek Watershed reports, and how the overall plan impacted on the residents of Columbia Heights. Mr. Watson stated that-there was nothing new in the plan other than what had been distributed during the past winter, but that further review would be made of the plan by the Engineering Department. TRAFFIC "BUMP" ON LINCOLN TERRACE Brief discussion was held on a request by Councilman Heintz that reconsideration be made on the bump on Lincoln Terrace which was authorized by the City Council the previous summer as a traffic speed deferent. Mr. Heintz indicated that the residents of that block were unhappy with the bump. Mr. Heintz stated that perhaps a rumble strip could be considered. Mr. Gustafson pointed out that rumble strips are intended as warning devices and not for speed deferents. The City Council-decided that the Traffic Commission should hold a hearing for the people in that block to see how they feel about this matter, and recommend what should be done as a result of this hearing. RESOLUTION SETTING UP SPECIAL CIVIL DEFENSE FUND Mayor Nawrocki questioned whether any progress had been made on a resolution establishing a civil defense fund for monies received by the police reserve for the policing of parks. Mr. Watson reported that a meeting was still to be set up with the Finance Director to establish how such a fund might be handled. AUDIT REPORT Brief discussion was held on the need to set up a meeting with the auditor for the City to discuss the report on 1974 some time the week of July 7, possibly the 7th, 8th, 9th, or 10th, Mr. Watson indicated that he would set up the meeting and inform the City Council. Mayor Nawrocki expressed his disappointment that a new individual hired as an accountant to work in the finance office with the-City Clerk-treasurer, John Schedler, was not from Columbia Heights. He felt that stronger attempts should have been made to fill this position with someone from Columbia Heights.. He urged that local people should be considered for all city positions. Mr. Watson stated that all attempts possible had been made in that the position had been advertised in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune and the Sun Newspaper, the local papers, and that the response from the people of Columbia Heights for this position was not great. .tune 23, 1975 -186- Mr. Watson also stated that the actual hiring had been held up in waiting for any other possible applications from local residents. Mayor Nawrocki still stated that he wanted the record to show that he is extremely disappointed that the vacancy was not filled by a person from the City of Columbia Heights. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg t Secretary Pro-tem