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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 03011983 Meeting Sheet IIIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII 101950 Box: 21 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1983 Document: CC MINUTES 03011983 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES j March 1 , 1983 Mayor Sundland opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7 : 30 P.M. Present for roll call : Enrooth, Letourneau, Sundland, Ranallo, and Marks . Also present: David Childs, City Manager; Carol Johnson, Finance Director; Larry Hamer, Public Works Director; Don Hickerson, Police Chief; and Lee Entner, Fire Chief . Councilman Marks requested the name of I:en Fredricks to be added to that of Rick Pfeiffer on Page 2 , paragraph 4 of the Council ' s Febru- ary 22nd minutes . Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded .by Councilman Ranallo to approve as amended the minutes for the Council meeting held February 22 , 1983 . Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Enrooth to grant a heating license to Klamm Mechanical Contractors , Inc; cigarette 1\ licenses to St. Anthony Legion Post #513 and to Country Club Market, Inc. , as' well as a retail 3. 2 off sale beer license to Country Club Market,. Inc. , as listed in the March 1 , 1983 Council agenda. Motion carried unanimously. In reference to the application for amusement devices licenses for 4 pinball and. 26 video games for the St. Anthony Fun Center, Chief Hickerson confirmed that his department had recorded only eight calls or complaints for which offense reports were written at the Center in the past three years and ten months the establishment had been in operation. Mayor Sundland noted this included the period of about a year in which the Council had directed the Police Department to monitor and report back all such calls or- complaints for any of the City 's entertainment establishments. Before the vote on the licenses had been taken, Dennis M. Carlstrom, 1936 Pierce Street N.E. , rose to register a complaint against the treatment he alleged his 17 year old brother had recently received at the Fun Center. Fie told the Council his brother had retained a swollen elbow when "Mr. Fey had hit him with a cane after grabbing him around the throat from behind" , and forcibly removing him from the premises , telling the youth to "run as fast as you can" . Mr. Carlstrom acknowledged that his brother had been drinking and that he himself had not witnessed the incident, but. said he believes Mr. Fey Should have called the police to handle the problem and that such violent -2- measures against a juvenile were not justified. The complaintant further reported going to- the -Fun Center the next' day to talk to `• f • i Mr. Fey where he said, the Center owner had told him his brother was very intoxicated and that Mr. Fey had witnessed an exchange of money between him and another customer and :believed the brother "belonged over at Chick ' s Billiards where he (Mr. Fey) wouldn' t have to deal with him" . Mr. Carlstrom affirmed.. that a. civil complaint had been filed and the matter was underinvestigation but said he was present that evening .to give visibility to what he perceives was unnecessary .violence on the part of the Fun Center owner which should not be sanctioned by the City. Mayor Sundland thanked Mr. Carlstrom for bringing the matter before the Council saying this was the type of input the Council was seeking when it set up a monitoring system for entertainment establishments . However, he indicated he .perceives the current issue would probably be resolved in a civil court and the past history of only an average of two calls or complaints about this .operation a year would hardly justify denying Mr. Fey' s application for licenses at this time. The Mayor added that he is certain the Fun Center .proprietor understands that too many reports of this type could result in the Council 's taking a close look before renewing those licenses another time. There was general agreement that the monitoring program should be continued. Motion by Councilman . Enrooth and seconded by Councilman Marks to approve the amusement licenses listed in the March 1, 1983 Council agenda for the St. Anthony Fun Center at 2907 Pentagon Drive. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Ranallo to approve payment of all verified claims listed for. March 1, 1983 in the Council agenda for the same .date. Motion carried unanimously. The Mayor reported and when he and Councilman Marks meet with. Stu Davis, Assistant Deputy for Multi-Housing for HUD in Washington, D.C. , they would be accompanied by administrative staff from Congressmen Sabo, Sikorski and Vento and Senator Durenburger and Boschwitz ' offices who would lobby the HUD officials for 202 funding for the pro- posed senior housing in St. Anthony. He said the . arrangements had been made by Congressman Sabo who had talked to the HUD officials in advance of the meeting since he would be in Houston the day ofthe meeting. The information to be provided by Mr. . Krier would be delivered to the Mayor ' s office in advance of their departure •for' [,7ashington,._ I,ayor Sundland told Councilman Marks. The Mayor complimented Carol Johnson on her management of the City 's investments as reflected in the annual report she had submitted. Chief Entner was also commended for the comprehensive report he had prepared on the Fire Department's activities during 1982 . Councilman /.• Marks noted the decline in fire calls and arson cases which the Chief had. indicated was common for the entire metropolitan area and which r q -3- he attributed to a heightened awareness of fire safety by the public. Mr. Childs added that Chief Entner had failed to report that the Chief v had been the prime mover towards a joint purchasing venture with as many as 30 metropolitan communities to purchase by volume with a resultant cost savings for each .municipality. . Chief Entner said there has been a great deal of interest demonstrated in this program_ but he Anticipates it would take at least five years to get a really effective joint venture worked out. However, he said he .is now talking to Columbia Heights and six other communities about the joint purchase of fire pumpers , which could result in a real savings for St. Anthony in the meantime. Councilman Ranallo told the Chief he .would probably be invited to explain the City's success in combining. part time ,with full time fire- fighters at the League of Cities convention in June and at that time he would be afforded the opportunity of .promoting .the . joint purchasing venture before 100 or more municipal officials . The Fire Chief indicated he would be able to make the presentation June 15th. The Manager reported he and Mr. Soth and Mr. Krier would be meeting with the redeveloper the next day to commence negotiations for the Kenzie Terrace Redevelopment Project. He then reported an annual liquor net of $44.0, 000 for .the City in 1982 ,. which, although lower than 1981, would probably keep the City in first place among Minnesota communities again this year. The February 23rd staff notes were acknowledged and ordered filed. ' ,• A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding with Columbia Heights for engineering services from that city and the proposed .resolution which would authorize the execution of- the agreement had been included in the agenda packet along with. the .!Tanager's_ recommendation for adoption. Mr. Hamer indicated he perceives the City would be utilizing Columbia Heights ' labor and- materials to a greater extent this year. Motion by Councilman Ranallo and seconded by Councilman Letourneau to adopt Resolution 83-021. RESOLUTION 83-021 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE ..CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY FOR SUPPLEMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Motion carried unanimously. In his February 9th. memorandum, the Public Works Director had outlined the reasons he recommended the proposals from Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc. , to prepare plans and. specifications for painting the inside and outside 'of the elevated water tank and replacing the waterline on Stinson Boulevard between St. Anthony Boulevard and 30th Avenue N.E. be accepted and the projects undertaken as soon as the weather permits. The cost of the tank painting job would run to about $1.8, 000 with -4- $1 ,200 to be paid- to the engineering firm for specifications and inspections , Mr. Hamersaid, and, if the Public Works- Department con- structs the -replacement line, the :cost of materials would be $15 ,000 with Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc. charging $3,000 for developing a plan which could be approved by the State. Health Department. He said Twin City .Testing had indicated the tank should have been- �painted on the inside two. years ago and the outside would need to be repainted in another year or two. Regarding the Stinson -watermain, he reported that there have been two major breaks between 29th Avenue and St. Anthony Boulevard this spring. Motion by Councilman .Ranallo .and seconded by Councilman Enrooth to authorize Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc. to prepare specifications for painting the inside and outside of the elevated water tank. as recommended by the Public Works Director. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Letourneau to accept the proposal from Short-Elliott.-Hendrickson, Inc. to prepare the plans for the waterline replacement on Stinson Boulevard between St. Boulevard and 30th Avenue N.E. , as recommended by the Public Works Director. Motion carried unanimously. During the Council work session which preceded this meeting, Council , . ., members had discussed at length the proposals from three law firms to serve - as the City's Prosecuting Attorney. The three, all of whom were either. represented by City residents or had an office in St. Anthony, were Johnson & .Doran, 4111 Central Avenue N.E. ; Edward J. Hance Law Offices , Ltd. , ' St. Anthony National Bank Building; and Popham, Haik, Schnobrich, Kaufman . & Doty, Ltd. , 4344 IDS Center . Bernard Johnson of Johnson & Doty was the only representative present that evening. A system for rating the firms for selection was established. Council- man Marks- indicated he was not rating the firms on professionalism but rather on their accessibility and the specific person who would be handling the City 's prosecutions. With that criteria in mind, he rated the Johnson firm first, the Hance firm second,, and the .Haik firm third. Councilman Ranallo wanted the option of reappointing the Dorsey firm to handle the prosecutions left open, but because that firm had not submitted a proposal, ranked them fourth. The Councilman indicated his first choice would be the larger firm, represented by Ray Haik, who had assured the City they would provide quality control for at least three years , naming one person to handle the City ' s prosecutions , with attorneys who are experienced in municipal prosecutions to fill in for that person whenever necessary. He would rate the Johnson firm second and the Hance firm third, because of the latter' s lack of • prosecuting experience. \ Mayor Sundland indicated he was considering accessibility for the . Police Department when he rated the Hance firm first but also based 5- his decision on the fact that Mr. Hance .had thirteen years experience with prosecution law and procedures and had promised to closely super- vise the case work of the prosecuting attorney he .would retain to do the City ' s work. The Haik firm' s distance from the City was the reason the Mayor gave forrating that firm last.. The Hance firm was rated first by Councilman Letourneau for the same reasons cited by the Mayor, with the Haik firm second, and Johnson & Doran third. Councilman Enrooth indicated he would also be interested- in retaining the firm which would be the most accessible to the Police Department and said he was also very impressed with Mr. Hance 's promise to provide close supervision over any of the cases handled for the City because he saw the attorney ' s trial experience as a plus . He rated the Haik firm second and the Johnson firm third. When the ratings were tabulated, the Hance firm was first with the other two firms tied for second place. Motion by Mayor Sundland and seconded by Councilman Enrooth to adopt the resolution which designates Edward J. Hance Law .Offices , Ltd. as prosecuting attorneys for the City of St. Anthony for the period commencing May 1, 1983, and ending April 30 , 1984 ; and to further direct the City Manager to set up a .procedure with the Dorsey firm whereby there would be a reasonable transition and case disposal of existing ,. prosecutions. RESOLUTION 83-022 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY Voting on the motion: Aye: Sundland, Enrooth, and Le.tourneau - Nay : Marks and Ranallo. Motion carried. Mr. Childs indicated all changes which had been suggested for the new Sign Ordinance had been- made in the document included in the Council agenda for its third reading for adoption. Motion. by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Ranallo to adopt Ordinance 1983-001. ORDINANCE 1983-001 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS; A11ENDING SECTION 430 OF THE 1973 CODE OF ORDINANCES ' : � Motion carried unanimously. -6- Motion by Councilman Ranallo andseconded by Councilman Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 8: 25 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Helen Crowe, Secretary AIX M r Q ATTEST: City Clerk 1/ i�