HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 3, 2008OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 3, 2008
Call to Order
Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Kelzenberg
Absent: Councilmember Nawrocki (attending the National League of Cities Conference)
Councilmember Dielnn
Pledge of Allegiance -recited
Approve Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the City of Columbia Heights and
Independent School District 13 regarding use of the new gymnasiumlathletic facility.
Fehst stated that the revised copy of the JPA was delivered last Friday. He noted that it
is missing language that Councilmember Diehm requested to be included. Jim Hoeft,
City Attorney stated that he thought all of the issues discussed were included; however,
the question of metering the building now was not included. He stated that Mr.
Halverson, School District Engineer, indicated metering should not cost $20,000. He
also indicated that it could be added in the future without disruption to their system..
They would have no objection to us installing a meter, as it would be at no cost to
them. Hoeft indicated that for cost effectiveness it would be best to include it now. To
reserve the right to install a meter later, Hoeft proposed to include in the JPA the
language: "The City reserves the right to separately meter its use of the District HVAC
services. Any such metering equipment necessary to accomplish the same shall be
installed at the sole cast and expense of the City." Peterson suggested installing two
shut offs, for now as a jumper, allowing for the meter to be installed later.
Peterson questioned if the west parking lot was designated for us before this revision.
Williams stated that it is was and is also in this agreement. Keith Windschitl,
Recreation Director, stated that he questioned the District on the limited parking and
they replied that was applicable to times when school was in session. Fehst suggested
the JPA include wording to specify parking during the school day. Hoeft questioned
the definition of the school day and what time period that would include.
Windschitl questioned Section 5.3 -Scheduling, that the City shall provide a semi-
annual schedule. He stated that we do not schedule activities that far in advance. We
would be able to submit a schedule quarterly. Hoeft suggested the City provide the
District with a schedule to review and remove the warding semi-annually.
Windschitl clarified that when the boiler check checks are done on a weekend, the cost
is included in the pool of funds to be used.
Windschitl stated that currently the Boosters Club pays the District for their
custodian's time. This would no longer be required. Kelzenberg asked if Karen
Moeller, Senior Program Coordinator, will schedule programs in the gym. Fehst stated
that we may want to have someone up there as much as possible.
Motion by Williams, second by Kelzenberg, to approve the Joint Powers Agreement,
as amended, between the City of Columbia Heights and Independent School District
13 regarding use of the new gymnasium athletic facility. Upon vote: Kelzenberg, aye;
Williams, aye; Peterson, aye. Motion carried.
Peterson adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
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atricia Muscovitz CMC
City Clerk/Council Secretary