Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/28/11 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011 The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2011 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Council member Donna Schmitt gave the Invocation. Present: Mayor Peterson, Council member Williams, Council member Nawrocki, Council member Diehm, Council member Schmitt PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - recited ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Motion by Nawrocki to add a section for old and new business to the regular meeting agenda. This would give people a place to bring up items and have them placed on the record. Peterson stated that we have a new business item and suggested this be discussed at a work session. Diehm stated that a work session discussion would allow review of the entire agenda. Peterson called for a second to the motion to add Old Business. The motion died due to lack of a second. Motion by Diehm to add the update of meetings attended. Second by Schmitt. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Nawrocki stated that he and Council member Schmitt attended the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Legislative meeting and indicated items that affect our entities. The Governor spoke at the event. He referred to the session on Joint Powers and the various ways governmental or non- governmental agencies can work together and indicated some current joint ventures. Nawrocki suggested looking at other areas for joint service, such as recreation programs. Nawrocki stated that he attended the North Metro Chamber meeting and spoke with the Fridley City Manager regarding working together on commercial building inspections, and asked that our Manager speak to him. Schmitt indicated that she met with Senator Goodwin at the Legislative meeting and stated that Goodwin is very willing to help out in any way she can. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS Peterson congratulated the Columbia Heights High School Basketball team for reaching the state championship game. Second place is quite an accomplishment. This is the first time in 81 years we have reached the state tournament. Peterson stated that open music night will be held again at Murzyn Hall on April 8` Tuesday, March 29 will be the second annual Arrest and Extinguish Hunger fundraiser for SACA at the Public Safety Building. There will be many activities for the public. Peterson stated that today he spoke with Carl Pope, our Public Works employee, who has dealt with cancer and may soon return to work. He indicated our pleasure that our valued employee will be able to return to work. CONSENT AGENDA Nawrocki requested to remove item B for discussion. Linda Magee, Acting City Manager, took Council members through the consent agenda items. A. Approve minutes of the March 14, 2011 City Council meeting Motion to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2011 City Council meeting. City Council Minutes Monday, March 28, 2011 Page 2 of 3 B. Adopt Resolution 2011 -14, being a Resolution authorizing a Mutual Aid agreement with Allina Medical Transportation. — removed C. Approval of the attached list of rental housing licenses. Nawrocki questioned the column number on the report. Staff will check and respond. Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for March 28, 2011 in that they have met the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. D. Approve Business License Applications Motion to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for March 28, 2011, as presented. E. Approve payment of the bills Motion to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds, as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 138374 through 138511 in the amount of $612,332.05. Motion by Williams, second by Diehm, to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of item B. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. B. Adopt Resolution 2011 -14, being a Resolution authorizing a Mutual Aid agreement with Allina Medical Transportation. Motion by Williams, second by Diehm, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2011 -14, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Diehm to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -14, being a Resolution authorizing a Mutual Aid agreement with Allina Medical Transportation. Nawrocki asked if this is the group that actually does the transporting. Fire Chief Gary Gorman stated that our transport is a part of the large Allina Group that covers most of Anoka County as their primary service area. As we have an ambulance, we must have a mutual aid agreement with another service. We very seldom transport, but as we have an ambulance we must meet the necessary requirements. We have had this agreement for over fifteen years. This is a reminder that we are part of that program. Nawrocki questioned service charges. Gorman stated that most times patients are only charged if they ride to the hospital in the ambulance. Nawrocki asked if there is a list of charges. Gorman stated that most private groups do not give out that information. Nawrocki referred to his transportation experience. Schmitt asked how long this agreement is for. Gorman stated it is for one year with an automatic renewal. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS - none ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. Other Ordinances and Resolutions - none B. Bid Considerations - none C. New Business and Reports - none ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the Assistant to the City Manager Magee stated that on April 4 at 5:30 p.m. Board and Commission applicant interviews will take City Council Minutes Monday, March 28, 2011 Page 3 of 3 place. The EDA will meet at 7:00 p.m., with a work session immediately following to discuss bids for city hall renovation and security updates. Nawrocki asked if all members will be able to attend the interviews. Diehm and Schmitt indicated they would be present. Williams indicated it may be tough for him to attend. Nawrocki questioned if the new HRA member would be able to attend the upcoming meeting at the Public Safety Center. Magee stated that the building is handicapped accessible. Peterson asked that this be checked on. Nawrocki requested Board of Equalization information prior to the April 11 hearing on City valuations 2009 through 2011, projected 2012 evaluations, do they include the TIF Districts and how much of the evaluation of the TIF Districts will be part of the report. Nawrocki requested 2010 Census information. Peterson stated that the Community Development Department will put this information together. Nawrocki requested to know when the meeting for multiple dwelling owners will be held regarding screening requirements at buildings. What is being proposed? Report of the City Attorney — nothing to report CITIZENS FORUM — no one came forward. Peterson stated: "Remember your service men and women. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers. We will have a fund raiser on May 1 for Marine Corporal Derek L. Goodridge, a Columbia Heights graduate, who was seriously wounded in Afghanistan. Don't take ourselves to seriously, and do a random act of kindness." ADJOURNMENT Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. Patricia Muscovitz 1 MC • • Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 2011-14 BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND ALLINA MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance that is licensed by the State of Minnesota, and; WHEREAS, State Statute 144E.101 Subd. 12 requires all ambulance services to have a written mutual aid agreement with at least one neighboring ambulance service, and; WHEREAS, The City has had an ongoing working relationship and mutual aid agreement with Allina Medical Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbia Heights enter into a mutual aid agreement with A]lina Medical Transportation, a business unit of Allina Hospitals & Clinics and hereby authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign such an agreement.