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Official Proceedings
Regular Meeting of the City Council
July 14, 1975
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg,
Land, Nawrocki-present
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land to name Margo Emerson Secretary Pro-tem for
the meeting. Roll Call: All Ayes
Invocation was given by Rev. William Otte, St. Matthews Lutheran Church
MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of June 23 as presented in writing and the reading be dispensed with.
Roll Call: All Ayes
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motiori~ by Land, Seconded by Heintz that the bills as listed be paid out of
their proper funds. Roll Call: All Ayes "
Payroll Account $ 63,652.45. Richard Gill $ 48.OOI ~
Structural Wood Corp. 4,821.87 Thomas Helm 24.0011
Nat'1.Leag.of Cities 70.00 Richard Homicke 14.00
Sroga's Standard 50.00 Lawrence Hosch 24.00
No.States Power Co. 3,266.66 Jack Kallroos 24.00
N.W. Bell Telephone Co. 1,336.81 Charles Kewatt 24.00
C.N.A. Insurance 73.08 Voided .00
Group Health Plan 519.84 Roy Meinhardt 48.00
Minn.Hosp.Serv.Assn. 2,617.84 Lawrence Nelson 48.00
State Treas.,Soc.Sec.Cont.Fd. 6,475.95 Harold Ostmoe 48.00
James Lord, Minn.State Treas. 3,691.50 Barry Rosar 24.00
Famous Brands, Inc. 1,861.10 Robert Struif 56.00
Griggs,Cooper ~ Co. 1,465.50 Raplh Volkman 48.00
Johnson Bros.Whsle.Liq. 2,072.64 Awards, Inc. 80.00
Johnson Wine Co. 619.08 The Brothers Restaurants 114.08
Ed Phillips & Sons 5,467.43 City of Columbia Heights 2.70
Twin City Wine Co. 535.09 Columbia Transit Corp. 100.00
Wine Merchants Co. 31.64 De Laria's 129.10
Marq.St.Bank of Col.Hgts. 245,291.67 Gagers Handicraft 334.24
Archer-Masters Co. 550.00 Linda Hansen 114.00
Payroll Account 67,943.94 Kokesh 2,100.97
Hilma M. Hanson 15,430.90 Leslie Paper 40.66
Motor Vehicle Serv.Divis. 3.25 Walter Leslie 50.00
No.Amer.Life ~ Cas.Co. 203.40 David Mac Gregor 45.00
James Lord, P.E.R.A. 3,739.22 Mp1s.Municip.Athletic Assoc. 80.00
Thomas Rittman 68.00 A & A Hardware 11.15
Ronald Chan 116.00 A and R Book Co. 264.40
James Cook 24.00 American Education 13.50
Mitch De Mars 48.00 Better Homes & Gardens 7.54
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~ The Bookmen Co. $ 11.80 Dunkley Surfacing Co.
Discount Records 550.21 Fireside Office Supply
Doubleday ~ Co. Inc. 32b.oo First Nat'l. Bank of St. Paul
Josten's Library Books 1,003.91 Sgt. Joe Fox
Lundblad's Bindery Inc. 39.70 Genuine Parts Co.
Merit Badge 15.00 Goodin Company.
Moody's Investors Service 515.00 Gopher Stamp ~ Die Co.
Nat'1.Geographic Society 7.00 Gross Industrial Services
Nelsons Office Supply 4.89 D.W. Harstad Co., inc.
Outdoor Life Book Club 11.64 Heights Electric Inc.
Prentice Hall, Inc. 45.63 Heights Welding Co.
Shoppers Charge 54:81 Holiday Village
A & A Hardware 301.17 Richard Hoenicke
A ~ M Industrial Tractor 21.40 Arden Hovland
Amer.Nat'1.Bank-~ Trust Co. 1,904.75 Independent Black Dirt Co.
Earl F. Anderson. Assoc. 169.78 Independent Sch.Dist.#13
Anoka County Abstract Co. 25.00 Keep Fill Products
Anoka County Register of Deeds. 3.00 I< Mart
Anoka County Register of Titles 3.00 Koch Refining Co.
Anoka County Treasurer 41.90 Kluge Auger Co.
Anoka County Treasurer 2.20 Kremer Davis Co.
Armco Steel Corp. 196.00 Lampert Building Center
Assoc.of Metrop.Municipalities 2,400.00 Leef Bors. Inc.
Balluff Company 375.00 Lowry Lumber Co.
Barton Contracting Co. 298.03 Machine Tool Supply Inc.
B ~ B Seat Covers 22.50 Maintenance Experts
A.H. Bennett Co. 236.10 John p Marchiniak
Clayton Berg 26.10 Marshall Concrete Products, Inc.
Clayton Berg 15.60 Roy Meinhardt
Blumberg Photo Sound Co. 36.40 Metro Printing, Inc.
George Brown 43.38 Metro Waste Control Comm.
Burr.Of Buss.Practice 35.40 Midway Tractor ~ Equip.Co.
Mildred V. Carlson 56.49 Midwest Asphalt Corp.
City of Columbia Heights 50.00 Miller Davis Co.
City of Co1.Hgts.Petty Cash-Garage 32.86 Mincis
City of Co1.Hgts.Petty Cash-Police 41.83 3 M Alarm Systems
Coast to Coast 29.11 Minn.Safety Equipment
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 222.25 Nott Company
Columbia Electronics 245.65 No. States Power Co.
Col.Hgts.Fire Dept. 525.00 Northfield Company
Co1.Hgts..Fire Dept:. 20.00 Northland Company
Columbia Heights Pharmacy 29.67 North Star Concrete
Comm.6f Revenue 1,212.99 N.W. Bell Telephone
Comm. of revenue 23.74 Olson's Plumbing
Cont.Safety Equipment Co. 46.91 Pepsi Cola Bottling
Conway Fire ~ Safety 7.50 Peterson ~ Kalina
James Cook 48.00 Pitney Bowes
Crown Iron Works 40..60 Rainville-Carlson, Inc.
Davey Tree Stump Removal 756.00 Research Institute Of America
Davies Water Equipment Co. 62.74 Rolyan Mfg.Co:, Inc.
Douglas De Mars 12.60 Rogers
Robert E. Diedrich 765.00 Linda Rotegard
Dictation Systems. Inc. 3.66 Eugene Salay
Diversified Piping, Inc. 57.16 Eugene Salay
171.91
183.52
9,,253.28
25.00
673.73
.515.13
941.50
16.20
240.00
219.94
12.00
14.88
29.15
12.75
144.00
3.00
24.23
.12.16
280.96
238.23
8.75
10.68
152.56
329.15
34.10
718.00
105.41
5.60
75.50
142.00
2.252.25
315.17
7,036.75
6.00
403.13
237.00
7.to
162.90
31.05
48.45
78.85
593.41
132.84
37b.88
42.00
1,542.19
181.00
40.80
38.76
339.86
633.50
6.36
20.00
270.80
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Seven Up Bottling. Co. $ 72.00 Ganzer Distributing Co. $ 3,762.50
State Treas.St.Bldg.lnspector 184.03 Gold Medal Beverage. Co. 145.45
Sun Newspaper 13.00 C.V. Hewitt 55.65
Sun Newspaper 1,007.58 Hi-Mount, Inc 1,833.30
Richard Swirtz 25.00 Home Juice Co. 100.02
Tress, State of Minn. 32.00 Jimbos 180.65
Christian Tyroll 126.,40 Kuether Distributing Co. 5,Og4.57
Uniforms Unlimited 79.30 City of Co1.Hgts.-PettyCash-L iquor 79.57
Ralph Vo1kman 70.50 MC Kesson Liquor ~ 2,594.40
Wall Street Journal 42.00 Midland Products 8.50
Warners Industrial Supplies 17.50 Midwest Wine Co. 190.53
Waste Management of Minn.. 106.00 Minn.Munic: LigStores Assoc. 45.00
Malcolm 0. Watson 114.50 Pepsi Cola Bottling 108.00
Wayne's Protection Agency 210.00 Pohle Sales Co. 3,784.00
Henry Zeug 147.60 Joe Rak 18.00
John E. Schedler 13.07 Rex Distributing Co. 3,945.01
American Linen Supply 125.55 John Roach 18.00
Bronner Exterminating 12.00 Ron's Ice Co. 233.80
Cash Register Sales,.lnc. 59.95 Seven Up Bott ling Co. 292.35
Coca Cola Bottling Co.. 196.60 Signcrafters Outdoor Display 81.00
Comm. of Taxation 4,008.75 South Side Distributors 31.15
Delivery Management Serv. 245.60 Sunderland, Inc. 376.50
Display Fixtures Co. 22.35 Superior Products 43.40
Distillers Distributing Co. 6,067.79 Alexander Construction Co. 14,826.28
Doherty Distributing Co. 1,789.71 Keys Well Drilling Co. 5,057.90
East Side Beverage Co. 15,161.60 W ~ G Rehbein Bros. 11,565.92
Eberhard Candy ~ Tobb. 408.25 Total Electric 5,775.30
White Construction Co: 33,991.50
$596,983.51
Discussion was held on the bill for final settlement with Metro Engineering
for costs involved with LaBelle Park Mr Watson ex 1 d th t 11
p sine a origins y
Metro Engineering had asked for payment of $7,000 for extras on the job.
Discussions had been held with Metro Engineering and the architect,
Brauer and Associates, and city .staff regarding the extras, and the way in
which these extras had been authorized, as well as the ultimate benefit to
both the city and the contractor because of these extras. The City contends
that the extras had not been officially authorized, and following the negotiations,
Metro Engineering had agreed to the amount of $2,770 as the final settlement
of costs incurred by them.
Mr. Watson explained that. Brauer and Associates had agreed to drop their final
bill for $482.18 as their part of the final settlement of Metro Engineering's
claim. Mr. Watson asked for authorization to pay the bill to Metro Engineering.
Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz to authorize the City Manager to pay Metro
Engineering the $2,770 as final payment of the negotiated sett}ement for extras
performed in the LaBelle Park project., Roll Call: All Ayes
CONTINUED HEARING ON 432. AVENUE EXTENSLON
Mr. Watson explained that -the Engineering Department had prepared five different
alternatives on the completion of 432 Avenue, and had prepared the costs and
descriptions on what the alternatives would consist of in each case.
July 14, 1975
City Engineer, George
the transparencies on
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Brown; explained these five alternatives using
the overhead projector: These alternatives
1. Continue 432 Avenue up to the paved area behind the businesses
on Central Avenue at an estimated cost of $3,5$5•
2. Continue 432 Avenue and. end it in a cul-de-sac. This would
cause the post office `to lose some of its employee
parking facilities. The cost would be a couple thousand more
than if ended without the cul-de-sac.
3. This proposal was explained at the last Council meeting and
consisted of obtaining an easement behind the commercial
properties and would involve the actual construction of a l4 foot wide 2-way
alley behind the businesses to connect to 432 Avenue. Estimated
cost of $11,300.
4. This proposal involves 432 Avenue ending in a cul-de°sae, along with
the completion of the alley, to be made one-way, ten feet wide. Est. $10,462.
5. This- would involve the removal of house #943-43rd Avenue,
and construction of a full street between 432 and -43rd Avenues.
Estimated cost of $35,000.
Mr. Brown. stated his recommendation of proposal Number 1 as the best
alternative.
Discussion was held. on which properties benefit by-the extension
of 432 Avenue. Councilman Norberg stated his particular belief that
the commercial property that owns the paved area to tivhieh 43z Avenue
would be connected should be assessed as a benefited property. He
stated that a curb cut should be made at the connecting point to
designate the city street from the private property.
Councilman Logacz expressed his desire that the division between
the street and private property be blocked off somehow so no access
is available to the back of the commercial properties from 432 Avenue.
Wally Miller, owner of Glen's Floral on Central Avenue, spoke in
opposition to closing the end of the street to the back of the
commercial properties. He pointed out that the only access to the
commercial properties was on Central Avenue coming from the south:..
and this back access was needed. Mr. Birosh was present .representing
his mother's property on parcel 1690, along the proposed extension .of
432 Avenue. He questioned how much of that .property would be taken
for the street. The easement which the City has for street purposes
was explained to Mr. Birosh. In answer to his questions of whether
a full size building could be built on the half of the lot facing
432 Avenue he was told that it could be.
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Councilman Land spoke in favor of proposal Number 1 as being the simplest
and least expensive proposal, but he stated that the alley behind the
properties must be made one-way to prohibit the traffic on 432 Avenue from
crossing over to 43rd Avenue and creating a traffic problem at
43rd and Central. City Manager Watson pointed out that this is, and would
be, .private property and that the one-way signing would not be permitted
on the private property, but he pointed out that signing would be
necessary~on 432 Avenue stating "No Rub ric Access to Central Avenue" so that
people would be discouraged from using 432 Avenue as an access to Central
Avenue by way of 43rd. Signing designating the Private Property would also
be desired. Councilman Land stressed that signing would be necessary
to deter traffic from having access to 43rd Avenue.
Further discussion was held on the construction of the end of 432 Avenue.
Mr. Norberg again stressed his belief-that there should be a curb cut to
designate the end of the street. General discussion stated that some change
in the construction should be made at this point to designate the end
of the street.
Motion by Logacz, Seconded by Heintz to authorize the City Manager to proceed
with Proposal #1 as outlined with the driveway cut at the end of 432
Avenue to notate the end of the street, and appropriate signing be placed
on 432 Avenue indicating no access to 43rd Avenue. Roll Call: All Ayes
Mayor Nawrocki asked for clarification, as to who would~pay.what portion
of the street. Mr. Watson indicated that the post office pays half of the
construction, as was obligated in their contracts, and the three properties
on the construction of 432 Avenue would pay the other half at ap.proximatel.y
$10 a front foot.
In questioning the opinions of these three parcels, Mr. Birosh stated his
opposition to the project. One of the properties was not represented at
the meeting. The other property was noted as being tax delinquent.
Councilman Norberg again expressed his opinion that the property directly
connecting to the street should also be assessed (Osborne Properties).
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Heintz to refer the matter of signing
of 432 Avenue to the Traffic Commission for their recommendation.
Roll Call: All Ayes
RESPONSES TO BACK WATER VALVE LETTER
Mr. Watson explained t-hat letters had been delivered, and agreements,
to people who would benefit by the installation of a back water valve
to prohibit the back up of the sanitary sewer into basements of their homes,
particularly those who had experienced this problem during recent heavy
rain storms. Mr. Watson explained that some of the responses had been
received and so far the majority, approximately six out of nine responses,
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had been in favor of the installation end would pay for this installation
either upon completion or within 60 days after completion.
The Public Works Director, Earl Gustafson, displayed and explained
a back water valve for those"present. The Sewer and Water Superintendent,
Donald- Jolly, also explained 'the use of such a valve, as well as
different valves available. Mr. Gustafson stated that a price had
been obtained from a local plumber stating an estimate of $150 ~to
$-175 per each if a dozen or more are authorized for installation at
the same time. The previous estimate had-been approximately $190.
Several residents present spoke about their own problems with the
flooding, and asked questions regard-ing the installation of the back
water valve and its effectiveness. One man in particular, Mr. Donald
Lundholm, spoke about the flooding and asked about- the water levels
in the manholes, and drainage to Jackson Pond.
Mr. Gustafson pointed out that the junior high school is not a heavy
contributor to the line as was thought might be the case.
He also spoke in answering Mr. Lundholm's questions, and explained
the drai-Wage patterns of the area.
Mr. Lundholm asked if by installing a number of these valves, it would
cause the manhole covers to pump up, and also whether the line would
rupture by.the.added pressure. Mr. Jolly pointed out that the only
hazard would be if there had already been problems with the sewer
line previously to this time. He stated that this was not the
case in the Jackson Street and 43rd Avenue area, as .recent televis-ing
had shown the lines to be clear, and there has been no history of
problems with this sewer line.
Mr. Lundholm used the blackboard to explain the way in which he
interpreted the water flow in his area, and Mr. Gustafson also drew
on the blackboard how the grades in the area determined the flow of the
water.
One lady asked about the possibility of flood insurance to help with
damaged property. She was told that there was not. any insurance
available to pay for what has already been damaged, but that flood
insurance is available for future hazards to those individuals in
flood plain areas.
Mayor Nawrocki briefly explained the possibility of a future by-pass
line being installed to connect Jackson Pond directly, but that approval
must be obtained from-the Pollution Control Agency. He pointed out
that the backwater valves were necessary in the meantime until such
approval can be obtained and the line instal}ed.
{ - Mayor Nawrocki asked about the installation of a spillway, indicating
~ that this had been discussed in the past, and nothing done toward
( this installation. Mr. Gustafson pointed out that at this time it is
1 good that the spillway has not been instituted because it would perhaps
conf lict with the proposed by-pass system.
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Discussion was held on how soon informal competitive bids could
be takeh on the installation of the :back water valves. Mr: Gustafson
stated that the sooner an exact number,, and the location, is determined
as to where these are to be installed,-then the sooner the specifications
can be drawn up and- the plumbers called in to look at the specific
cases and make their proposals. Mr. Gustafson pointed out that the
earliest these bids could be ready would probably be two weeks.
He pointed out that the plumbers would need at least a week to prepare
the bids. The Council encouraged .t hat the informal quotes be secured
as soon as possible, hopefully in time to report it at the next council
meeting.
CAR RENTAL AGENCY - 5088 CENTRAL AVENUE--KERMIT OLSON
Mr. Watsoh explained the action of the Planning .and Zoning Commission
to recommend the approval of the variance to the zoning ordinance to
allow a car rental agency at 5098 Central Avenue, and the restrictions
they would have placed on such car rental. Mr. Watson further explained
a letter from the City Attorney, received following the Planning Commission
meeting, pointing out that Minnesota Statute 462.357 .Subdivision 6
prohibits governing bodies from granting variances of any use that is not
permitted under the ordinance for the property in the. zone where the
affected person's land is located. Mr. Kalina'a letter stated that
certain alternatives were available to the Council i,f they wished to consider
granting the request. This included the issuance of the variance with
the hope that no one challenged this action issuance of a variance
in the hope that no one has standing to challenge the action; granting
a conditional use permit as a drive-in business, finding that the use is
a Transportation Center, or amending the definition of Open Sales Lot
in the zoning ordinance. Councilman Logacz stated that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to approve the variance was made without the
knowledge that state statutes prohibit such a variance, and Mr.. Kalina
stated that he was not aware of such a prohibition at_ the time of the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Mr. Olson was present at the meeting but made no comment on what actions the
Council may take,. other than that he understood what they would do.
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to deny the request.of Kermit
Olson to operate a car rental agency at 5098 Central Avenue. ,Roll Call:
All Ayes
RECESS WAS CALLED at 10.:04 p.m. Meeting Reconvened at 10:25 p.m.
LICENSES -
Brief discussion was held on an application for an auctioneer .license
and also a restaurant license associated therewith to Anton R. .Hanson,
g00-51st Avenue. Discussion was also held on a letter from Chelley
Anderson regarding the on sale beer license, and request to close
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Jefferson Street for a Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life
"Festival of Life" to be held.on August 17th, rather than Juiy 27th
as was previously approved. Also included was a request. to be allowed
to hold bingo games on that day, whereby Mayor Nawrocki pointed out
that Mrs. Anderson had said that she would comply with state regulations
regarding bingo games. Motion by Land, Seconded by Norberg to approve
the licenses as listed including the auetioner license and licenses for
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for. Life (with the fees waived for the
M.C.C.L.) upon payment of proper fees. Roll Call: All Ayes
SIDE YARD VARIANCE-SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION 4.551 Chatham Road
Mr, Watson explained that a four foot variance on each side of the
lot line was needed in order to construct the inground swimming pool
at this address. He stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this request for a variance. Mr. Watson discussed
certain problems to be found with the building of a swimming pool in
the backyard at this location. Ne sta.ted that the sanitary sewer that
serves this home lies in back of the houses on that block. This
sanitary sewer line is the one that overloads with storm water during
heavy rainstorms. He expressed concern over the placement of a swimming.
pool. that-may add to the drainage problem and related to the fact that the
swimming pool would be over the City. trunk Tine.
The Building Inspector, Arden Hovland, stated that this would be a type
of swimming pool that would not have to be drained, and would _
therefore not add to the drainage problem. He also stated that the
problems pointed out by Mr. Watson- had been discussed with the homeowner
and that they had agreed to have the sanitary sewer line moved to
accomodate the swimming pool installation. They would agree not to have
any drain connection into the sanirary sewer, and in the event that the
pool had to be drained, it would be pumped to the front yard of the
house. Motion by Land, Seconded by Heintz.to grant the side yard variance
as noted for the installation of the swimming pool at 4551 Chatham
Road, with the relocation of the sanitary sewer line to be done in
accordance with the Engineering Department requirements. Roll Call: All Ayes
Councilman Norberg questioned whether this would cause a problem of the
sewer line freezing in the winter,. and Mr. Gustafson explained that
the water in the pool acts as an insulator.
REMODELING OF LIBRARY FACILITIES
Architect Robert piedrich spent time explaining drawings of the
proposed remodeling of the library, including the expansion of the
ch.ildren's facilities in the library basement. The Council.
spent a considerable amount of time discussing these plans. Also included
in the discussion was the request from the Library Board for the transfer
of monies to allow for the emergency repairs needed to the library
wall and roof, in the amount of $3,000. Motion by Norberg, Seconded by
Heintz to authorize the Architect to proceed with the plan, including working
drawings and specifications for the library expansion as discussed,
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and also to authorize the transfer of $3,000 from Revenue Sharing to the
Library for emergency wall and roof repairs. Roll Call: All Ayes
Considerable discussion held on the costs involved in the project.
Mr. Diedrich explained that the estimated .amount for the actual work to be
done on the remodeling includes approximately $20,000 for work to be done
in the upstairs of the library, and $25,000 for the work on the basement.
Mayor Nawrocki expressed his concern that these costs do not include the
architectural fees, the relocation of the pistol range costs, and the repairs
to the library building.
MARKET ANALYSIS OF LIQUOR OPERATfONS
Discussion held on a proposal from Real Estate Research Corporation to make
amarket and attitudinal analysis of the municipal liquor operation. Mr.
Watson explained the importance of having such a study made in view of
recent drops in the net profit of the stores and other indications that
certain changes should be made in the structure of the liquor operations.
Mr. Bob Grignon was present from Real Estate Research Corporation to explain
the proposed analysis more thoroughly. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land
to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Real
Estate Research Corporation fora market analysis of the municipal
liquor operations, with the monies to be taken out of the retained liquor
fund surplus account in an amount not to exceed $6,000.
Roll Call: All Ayes
RESOLUTION #75-39 REGARDING BAD CHECKS
Offered by Norberg, Seconded by Land Roll Call: All Ayes
Resolution #75-39 was adopted.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
that
W HEREAS, a considerable administrative expense is incurred when checks
are issued to the City of Columbia Heights on accounts that are closed or
accounts listed as NSF (Insufficient Funds), and
WHEREAS, such extra_cosfis constitute an expense against all citizens of the
City of Columbia Heights,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Treasurer be and he is
hereby authorized and directed to levy a chage of $5.00 on all bad checks
returned to the City of Columbia Heights by the bank dine to accounts closed
and insufficient funds,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that~a;pproprate-signs be pl.a.ced at"the locations -; "
where checks are received on accounts paid to the Ci-ty of Columbia Heights as
soon hereafter as reasonably possible.
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RESOLUTION #75-4o TO OBTAIN A CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR THE CONTINUED
MAINTENANCE OF A STORM DRAIN
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights, acquired a certain easement for
the placement of a storm drain on Lot 10, Block 2, Reservoir Hill,, in
1962, and
WHEREAS, a recent survey has shown that the storm drain installed
in said lot is not within the confines of the certain easement, and
WHEREAS, the encroachment upon said lot limits the selection and placement
of a house on said lot, and
WHEREAS, the encroachment would cause the owner of the lot an additional
expenditure in providing proper footings for the placement of a house,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS:
1. That the City Manager acquire an easement for the continued maintenance
of a storm drain over, across and under. that part of the West 55 feet
of the South 165 feet of Lot Ten (10), Block Two (2), Reservoir Hills,
lying Westerly of the following described line: Beginning at.a point
on the South line of s-aid Lot Ten (10) distant 5.5 feet East of the
Southwest corner thereof; thence Northerly to a point on the North
line of the South 165 feet of said lot distant 12.4 feet East of the
West line of said Lot Ten (10) thereof and. there terminat-ing.
2. The City of Columbia Heights shall pay to the owners of said lot
through their contractor the cost difference between the footing design
that would support the proposed house if no trench area existed and the
design that is necessary to support the proposed house with the
existing trench. With actual costs not to exceed $1,000.00.
Offered. by Land, Seconded by Norberg Roll Call: All Ayes Resolution
#75-40 was adopted,
RESOLUTION REGARDING SPECIAL CIVIL DEFENSE FUND
Brief discussion was held on the progress of the creation of a special
fund for monies received by the Police Reserve for policing of park
areas, and similar receipts by the Police Reserve. Mr.: Watson
indicated that a meeting had been held with the City Attorney and
City Treasurer, John Schedler, regarding this fund. He stated
that Mr. Schedler still felt that there was no need for a special
fund, and that it could be handled within the scope of present
funds. Mayor Nawrocki stated that the Police Reserve want this fund
so as to have ta0gible evidence of where the monies they are
reimbursed for volunteer service is going, and from which they can
draw for such items as uniforms. Further.discussion on the resolution
ended in directing the City Manager to have the resolution ready for
passage at the next council meeting.
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager explained that at the last Traffic Commission meeting
no actual action had been taken because of the lack of a quorom,
but that the members present at the meeting had stated that the City Council
should perhaps .set up a hearing on Stop Sign placement at 45th and
2Z Street, based.on a petition received by the Traffic Commission.
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Land to direct the Traffic Commission
to hold a hearing to be held at their meeting of August 4th.for the
placement of a Four Way Stop Signs at the intersection of 45th
Avenue and 22 Street. Roll Ca11: All Ayes
APPOINTMENT TO POLICE AND SIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - - -
Motion .by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to concur in the Mayor's
reappointment,of Kenneth Nygaard .to the Police and Fire Civil
Service Commission. .Roll Call: A11 Ayes
BI-CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
Mayor Nawrocki reported that Councilman Land would be unable to
chair the Bicentennial Committee, and the Mayor stated that he had
now appointed Robert Nelson, 5049 Washington Street, as Chairman of
the Mayor's Bi-Centennial Committee.
In relation to the Bi-Centennial, Mayor Nawrocki reported that
Mr. Harold Belgum of the Anoka County Bi~Centennial Committee
has been in contact with the Mayor asking that the City of Columbia
Heights donate $500 for an "Ethnic Evenings" program during the
Bicentennial. Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to authorize-
$500 for this purpose ,'subject to concurrence by the local
Bicentennial Committee in Columbia Heights. Roll Call: Logacz,
Heintz, Land, Nawrocki-Aye. Norberg-Nay
Councilman Norberg stated that he is opposed to this expenditure
because the local Human Rights Commission received approximately
$800 a year, which is nearly as much as the $500 being granted
for one evening, and he felt that this money should be donated to the
local Commission for .similar purposes so that they could put on such
a program.
THEATRE REFUND
A letter was received from Sara Levy, former owner of the Heights
Theatre, asking for a rebate on her .$100 ..theatre permit, since she
is no longer running the theatre. Motion by Land, Seconded by Norberg I
to deny the request for a refund based on the fact that this is not !,
a prorated license fee. Roll Calt: A1l.Ayes
July 14, 1975
GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON CRIME PREVENTION
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Motion by Heintz,. Seconded by Logacz to authorize Sgt. Jendro to
attend the July 18, 1975 meeting of the committee on the Governor's
Commission on. Crime Prevention at Moorhead, Minnesota.
Roll Call: A1,1 Ayes
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NOISE SEMINAR
Motion by Norberg, Seconded by Logaez to authorize the expenses for
one individual to attend the Noise Seminar on Environmental Noise
Survey Techniques and Environmental Noise Impact Assessment
study to be conducted at Madison, Wisconsin the week of July 21.
Roll Call: All Ayes
CHANGE iN LETTERHEAD STATIONERY
Brief discussion held on the possible change in design of the letterhead
on the city stationery. The Council members generally favored a
change to a Bi-Centennial theme for the coming year.
CHANGE ORDER ON 37th AVENUE WATERMAIN
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Land to authorize the change orders
on the 37th Avenue watermain project as follows;
DEDUCT: of $3,423 for the removal of three items. from the
contract with White Construction (removal of a concrete
driveway, replacement of a concrete driveway, and the
street surfacing)
ADDITION:of $6,600 for pipe casing under all-railroad crossings
as required by the Soo Line Railroad Company
change order totaling an addition of $3,177.00
Roll Call: All Ayes
SALVATION ARMY FENCE
Mayor Nawrocki asked what the progress was on negotiations with the
Salvation Army on repair of their fence along Stinson Boulevard
south of 45th Avenue, and the street construction. Mr. Watson reported
that a letter has been sent to the City Attorney requesting his input
on what lega}ly should be done to get some action started to alleviate
problems experienced by both the City and the Salvation Army.
ENFORCEMENT OF CURFEW
~ Kenneth Hentges spoke at length on his feelings that the 930 curfew
~- ordinance should be more strictly enforced. He sighted recent vandalism
to several commercial and industrial properties as reason. The
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Council discussed this for some time, including discussion of what
the practice of enforcement is on the curfew.
TAXI STAND CURB CUT
Mayor Nawrocki asked what- the progress was on eliminating: illegal
curb cuts, and particularly the recent curb cut at the taxi stand
on the full length of their property. Mr. Watson stated that he
had spoken to Carl Hanson, the contractor who had performed the work
for the taxi company, informing him that he needed city permission
before making any curb cuts, and to see that plans he cou}d9make to
replace the curb. This will be followed up and reported on at .a later
date.
VIET NAMESE FAMILY
Mayor Nawrocki reported on plans fora welcome open house for the
Viet Namese family sponsored by the First Lutheran Church in
Columbia Heights ,'possibly to be held at the library. This will be
some time later in August.
INSURANCE FOR LIQUOR AT THE FIELD HOUSE
Brief discussion was held on the problems involved with the individuals
who wish to have liquor at the Field House in getting insurance,
Dram_Shop_,_to cover their activities. Mr. Watson indicated that he
would contact Tom Kimitch, Insurance Commission Chairman, to attend
the next Park Board meeting to discuss this item.
FRIDLEY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Mayor Nawrocki reported that citizens of Columbia Heights are invited
to attend the Human Relations meetings every Tuesday and Thursday
evenings at 7:00 p.m.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Mr. Watson reported that the city staff would be away from the office
on Wednesday and Thursday, July 23 and 24 to work on the1976 Budget.
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Logacz to adjourn at 1:00 a.m. All Ayes
s
ruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
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Secretary