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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-1969F,ligo Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 Minutes of the annual meeting of the Common Council.of the City of'Rochester, sota, held in the Council Chambers in the City.Hall, in said City, on April 7, 1969. President DeVries called the meeting to order at 2:00,o'clock P. M., the ollowing members being present President DeVries, Aldermen Cherland, Folkert,.Larson, se, Postier, Strain. Absent: None. President DeVries then gave the following address: HONORABLE MAYOR, MEMBERS OF THE,COUNCIL AND CITIZENS OF ROCHESTER. May I first offer my congratulations to the newly elected Mayor and Aldermen. -You will find in the months to come that the responsibilities of your office are indeed great and far reaching. Each of us have been elected to represent our constituents in the governing of our city. The Council however, must act collectively to represent what is best for the City as a whole. All other interests must be subordinate to this principle. We hope you will not become disillusioned or discouraged because of the demands upon your time in carrying out your responsibilities. At -this point I -would like to point out some of the problems and decisions that we will face in the months ahead. The City together with four other local government agencies has. requested the.U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop a flood control plan for the City and surrounding area. The Planning, engineering, and legislative process may cause actual implementation of the plan to be 5 to 7 years away. .However, the local agencies in the near future should decide which organizational structure is best suited to.carry out the objectives of a flood control plan. In addition, the City should begin immediately to study the "Flood Plain" information report and consider means of -managing and minimi- mizing development and losses in the flood plain .areas. I recommend that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission and Department for coordination, study and recommendation. Federal assistance in revitalizing the downtown area is for all practical purposes an academic subject for some years to come. Nevertheless, the responsibility .of the Mayor and Council to assume leadership on this problem is no less than it was before. Whatever may be the approach,.implementation needs to be within the framework of a logical and overall plan. This is one of the most pressing problems we face and it requires the full cooperation of the Mayor, Council, City departments and the downtown business community. The area of intergovernmental cooperation is perhaps a responsibility of government least attended to on a continuing basis. Irrespective of whether Olmsted County is classified as a urban or rural county, the problems resulting from population growth and development demand the fullest cooperation and a minimum standard of trust and good faith between. all, local government agencies. The past two years has witnessed cooperation on many problems. Included amoung these is the transfer of the City Assessing and Public Health functions to the County. Also, the City is sharing the County computer and many other day to day problems -have been cooperated on. Recent proposals regarding consolidation of Civil Defense, Dog Pound, Planning and Zoning and land fill operations.have also been made. The joint City -County study to determine the feasibility of a combined administration building will soon be presented. It is my opinion that the degree of cooperation required to carry out the results of this study will indicate the nature and direction of future City -County cooperation. The suburban fringe problem, has as it seems been studied to death. Perhaps we have all been working for the easy and miraculous solution to the problem. It is obvious that the easy solution will never come. The City should forthwith evaluate its position based on the information available and within the framework of its objectives and goals. The City and townships should then discuss their respective positions and determine the feasibility of solutions. Other problems that have carried over from the prior year and which will demand immediate attention are those involving emergency ambulance service and refuse collection. Both of these are under the supervision of the Public Safety Committee and, both are directly concerned with the health and safety of our citizens. It is imperative that these two problems be given immediate attention and full consideration of alternatives. With the increasing burden on the property tax to provide services, the Finance Committee must thoroughly evaluate current and long range.needs and the Citys ability to finance them. It should use and develop the six year Capitol improvement program, as a tool in establishing a sound long L, • 1 •. • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 191 1 11 .• 1 range needs and the Citys ability to finance them. It should use, and develop the sic year Capitol improvement program, as a tool in establishing a sound long range -financial plan. It also should continue to improve the financial procedures and systems so that we may more effectively manage and decide the affairs of government. Public improvements programmed for 1969 and 1970 once again reflect numerous and major projects. Some of these will require difficult decisions prior to their implementation and most will,require long hours of study. of a North -South one way street pattern through the downtown district and the attendant problems relating construction and financing must be made in the very near future. With our present dump site expected to be filled this year, the Council must select a new site.' A committee of City and County officials have completed their study and will submit their findings in the next several days. I would recommend the Council consider,the requirement of sidewalks and curb and gutters in all new subdivisions. Experience with new methods in curb and gutter construction appear to make this requirement practical. If the Council determines to proceed with an accelerated sidewalk construction program for 1970, it should begin as soon as possible with its planning and analysis of the areas involved. The aforementioned problems are only a.small sample of the work that lies ahead. Each year the list increases. The Council must divorce itself from administrative decisions, if it is to give proper consideration to major policy questions. It is hoped that within the next several months we will be able to establish a system which will effectively coordinate and administer City programs. This is presently under study by the administrative assistant. Let us then proceed with enthusiasm in meeting the challenges and to serve the people to the best of our abilities. Thank you. Alderman Ludowese introduced a resolution that Roberts Rules of Order Revised, be and they are.adopted by the Common Council as rules of order for the conduct of its business') during the official year commencing April, 1969, which was read. A motion was made by Folkert, second by Larson, that the said resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Alderman Ludowese introduced the following resolution, which was read, and upon i motion by Postier, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared theil i� said resolution duly passed and adopted: I� "BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: That the said Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota hereby adopts the following rules and regulations for the order of business of said Common Council: 1. Roll Call. The roll call of the Common Council shal11be had and taken in its alphabetical order according to the names of the members, except that the name of the President of the Common Council shall be called first at the first roll call of each meeting and then after that at that meeting, his name shall be II called and vote taken after the expression of each of the other members of the said Common Council. 2. Reading and approval of the minutes of the preceding meeting. 3. At the first meeting, the appointment of officers and committees. 4. Public hearings. j 5. Reading of petitions and communications_. 6. Reports of Committees. All reports of committees shall hereafter be made in writing, unless ordered otherwise by the said Common i Council. 7. Unfinished business. 8. Resolutions and bills. � I 9. Ordinances. 10. New business from Council Members. 11. Adjournment." Alderman Ludowese introduced the following resolution, which.was read and upon motion by Strain, second by Folkert, and 'all voting in favor, President,DeVr.ies declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted, _ Record of Official Proceedings of the -"Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 • "BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota: Section 1. Standing Committees Established. The following permanent standing committees of the Common Council of the City of Rochester are.hereby established. A. Finance Committee. B. Public Works Committee. C. Public Safety Committee. Section 2. Committee Functions. The foregoing standing committees shall consider such matters and perform such functions and duties as are referred or assigned to them by the Common Council or by the President of the Common Council. The general jurisdiction of -each standing committee is as follows: A. Finance Committee B. Public Works Committee C. Public Safety Committee 1. Finance 1. Streets and alleys- 1.. Police Department & 2. 'Budgeting 2. Sewers -sanitary & storm Protection 3. Personnel 3. Water mains & towers 2. Fire Department & 4. Investments 4. Building Codes and Protection 5. City Hall Inspection 3. Traffic Control & 6. Library 5. Special Assessments Parking 7. Insurance 6. Planning & Zoning 4. Licenses 8. Taxes 7. Annexations 5., Public Safety 9. Purchasing 8. Lighting 6. Parks & playgrounds 10. Miscellaneous 9. Public Utilities 7. Health Department 10. -Public Grounds 8. Recreation 9. Music Department 10. Civil Defense Section 3. Each committee shall be composed of not less than three members who shall be appointed by the President of the Common Council at the beginning of each official year. In making appointments to the several committees, the President shall also designate which member shall be the,Chairman of the Committee. Section 4. All prior standing committees of the Common Council are hereby dissolved and all matters referred to those committees are hereby reassigned to the new standing committee." The following appointments made to the permanent standing committees made by esident DeVries were then read and upon motion by Larson, second by Strain, and all voting in avor, the appointments were confirmed: Committee 1. Finance Committee 2. Public Works Committee 3. -Public Safety Committee Personnel Advisory Committee Richard Postier Bruce Cherland j) Ex Officio: Haas and Andre Council Liaison Members . Vincent Folkert, Chairman Darrell Strain Bruce Cherland Ex Officio: Day, DeVries, Reiter Haas, Swanson and Andre Robert Larson, Chairman Darrell Strain Paul Ludowese Ex Officio: Day, DeVries, Marek, Moe, Armstrong, Brennan, Swanson, Moore and Andre and Koskovich Richard Postier, Chairman Bruce Cherland Paul Ludowese Ex Officio: Day, DeVries, Macken, Mertz, Taylor, Swanson, Canellos and Andre Parking and Traffic Committee - Paul Ludowese Board of Equalization Vincent Folkert Robert Larson Darrell Strain Fire. Civil Service Commission Dr. Paul Belau Mayor Day then gave the following address: "Mr. President and Members of the Common Council. It has too much praise ---- not criticism ---- can ruin a man. We are Municipal City Government where criticism is quite common. Gentlemen, we have a big job ahead of us. For instance, been said that n a business ---- building permits 1 • • 1 0 Record- of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester,. Minn., April 7, - 1-969 1,90 which are very definitely a gauge to our growth and progress are rising rapidly. Between 1950 and 1966 building permits for the City of Rochester totaled $85:,311,652.72. Yes, over $85,000.00 in 10 years. .This was the period when the new Mayo Clinic Building and the main IBM Plant were built. I am sure you will agree that this is fabulous growth for a City this .size. However, so you know we have our work cut out for us. Consider that last year, 1968, our building permits totaled $39,509,430. It is very possible that during the next two years we will see more building than during the entire ten years between 1950 and 1960 which were considered by most.as boom years for Rochester. It:is our responsibility to provide good water, streets, parks, police and fire protection, library facilities, recreation, sewage and electricity just to name a few. We are going to have to work hard. Our problems ahead of us are many. Our City employees, and especially our department heads, are going to be pressed even harder than in the past. .I have confidence in them, and I am sure they will meet the challenge. Throughout this • period of intense activity we must also plan -for the future ---- the long-term as well as the immediate future. We must not panic. Small matters should not be allowed to create major road -blocks. We must move forward and we must progress ---- but on a sound basis. Kindness and courtesy have always been the unwritten motto of Rochester citizens. We as leaders of our community and all city employees must cont.inue to set this example. Our, tax situation is' staggering. We have thousands of fine people, especially those with fixed incomes and many businesses that very probably cannot stand to have their property tax doubled during 'the next six or seven years. Naturally, good management is expected of us. However, it is certain that we will have to do more. For instance, major` projects and new buildings will have to have priorities set and correlated within a solid.projection of our increased tax base. Additional revenues will have to be studied. More monies from our Utility Department should possibly be transferred yearly to our general fund ---- this tax problem As serious. I Even tho you'and I know the biggest bite is from increased education, we cannot give up on this tax program. I will be getting together with you during the next two or three weeks to discuss this tax problem more fully. .I.hope we can communicate more closely with the.people of Rochester. Let's not be afraid to "Lay the cards on the table ...... to tell the people what is going on. I feel the citizens are willing to help when they are i fully informed. The news media are important in our communication with the citizens of II Rochester. I believe the radio, television and press are anxious and willing Ij to work with us toward a better city. Sometimes the press will be critical. +� This is the American way. I hope they will always understand that we, too, are just a sincere group of men trying our best to make this a better community.. We are bound to make mistakes. We must always remember to study the issue, and then make the best decision possible, but always Make The Decision. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the members of the Council who are leaving ---- Wayne Ellison, Bill Perry .and John Brunnette for the countless hours they have given to our community. Also Dick Ehrick, Rochester City Attorney for the'past 16 years. Mr. Ehrick is acknowledged as one of the finest City Attorneys in our State. Alex Smekta has been Rochester's Mayor for eleven years. Many people have gained great knowledge through their association with Alex. This includes many of us here today. His stability.and coolness have proven to be invaluable.- Rochester is a better City because of Alex Smekta (Mayor Day then announced that his first official proclomation would be naming April 21st as Alex Smekta Day). Gentlemen; What we do here the next two years is very important to our community's future. Let's proceed carefully, but let's proceed. Thank you. A letter from Mayor Dewey Day submitting for approval his appointment of Mr. Louis Bennett of 840 - 19th Street Northwest as City Weed Inspector.for the 1969 season, .was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the Appointment was approved. A letter from Mayor Dewey Day submitting for approval his appointment of Mr. Robert L. Carlson of 812 - 12th Avenue N. E. as a member of the Police Civil Service, term of office to be for three years and expire the second Monday in April,,1972, was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the.appointment was approved. A letter from Mayor Dewey Day submitting for approval his appointment of Mrs. �I r194 Record of Official Proceedings of the* Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 Marian McQuillan of 712 Eighth Avenue N. W. as secretary in the Mayors office, was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Cherland, and all voting .in favor, the appointment was Jappr.oved. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor., the minutes of Ithe meetings of March 17th, March 21st and March 25th, 1969 were approved, with the following orrection on the minutes of March 17th - Page 1, 1ine 30, the name be changed from Rochester Sand & Gravel to Quarve &Anderson Company. The following.applications for the various positions as.provided for the City of chester were each read: 1. Administrative Assistant - James F. Andre 2. City Engineer - C. A. Armstrong i 3.. City Attorney - Gerald H. Swanson 4. City Clerk - Elfreda Reiter 5. City Planning Director - Tom 0. Moore 6. Personnel Director '- J. Calvin Haas 7. Director of Finance -Treasurer - Edward.J. Moline 8. Fire Warden - Orville Mertz 9. Director of Building and Safety - Jerome E.' Koskov.ich 10. City Painters - Warren Folkert and Kenneth Boege 11. City Weighmaster. - Art Towey 12. City Poundmaster and Assistant - Robert Blakely and Alfred Heyn .13. City Hall Custodians - Harold Weisener and Robert Ludescher 14. Maintenance Men in Parking Meter Department - Joseph Healey, Edwin Winter and John Murphy. 15., Secretaries in Police Department - Doris Mount, Norma Shampo, Darlene Raaen, Darlene Wentworth and Bonnie Reckless 16.,. Personnel in Municipal Court - Lois Nelson, Clerk of Municipal Court; Ralph Ellingwood, Director of Traffic Bureau; Wilma Polk, Assistant Director of Traffic Bureau; Ladene Engebretson, Carol Mahon, Jean Knutson and Pauline Veer as Deputy Clerks 17.' Personnel in Finance Department - David Wernecke, Purchasing Agent; Paul Utesch, Accountant; and Earl Krusemark'as Programmer -Computer Operator motion was made by Larson, second by Postier, that the above applications be approved as a group; all voted in favor. A motion was then made by Larson, second by Folkert, that the said appointments as listed above be approved, and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared Ithe appointments approved for the ensuing year. A letter from the Rochester Post Bulletin submitting its proposal to publish Ithe official printing and advertising of the City of Rochester in Olmsted County, Minnesota for the official year commencing April 1, 1969 in the Rochester Post Bulletin, a legal paper published at Rochester, Minnesota, Olmsted.County, at the rate established by the statutes of the State of Minnesota for legal publications, was read. Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the proposal was accepted. A tabulation of bids for radios for the Fire Department showing bids for Item #3 two freq. mobile radios of General Electric $1,340.00 and with solid state radios`$1,448.00; Motorols $1,312.00 and Fire Safety Corp. $1,980.00 with solid state radios;.substitution of a 1961 station wagon in place of a 1955 wagon as a trade-in for the new sedan makes one radio unnecessary at this time because its radion can be reused in the new vehicle, so the recommend- ation was that these bids be rejected and a delay in the purchase of a radio for the new fire truck which isn't scheduled for delivery until May, 1970, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and the bids rejected. 1 • 1 • 1 n Record of Official Proceedings .of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 1 • 1 0 1 Mr. George Holter, Operator of the Rochester Bus Lines, was present and said he would like to present some of the difficulties they were having in trying to improve their bus service (1) he asked it it were possible to keep the bus routes open at all times, with the kind of weather we had this winter it was hard to keep the buses going and there were quite a few accidents between buses and cars because the streets were not open (2) he said there were remarks about his buses being too large for the City of Rochester but there was not an in=between bus being manufacturedand the small ones were too small so until a medium sized one was made he would have to use the large ones (3) he requested that the city license fee be abolished, he used the -buses between Rochester and Richfield and.it was not so much the cost of the license but the bookwork involved trying to keep them straight, the Public Service Commission already taxes them so he did not feel the City one was necessary and (4).he requested that the City have an ordinance forbidding vehicles to pass a bus when they have a turn signal on; he said he was trying to improve his services -.--so he could increase profits, he thought about building a new garage but with the taxes as high as they are unless his income was increased he probably.would not be able to do it. v Alderman Larson said steps had been taken to try to correct the emergency snow route, an ordinance which would allow parking on one side of the street only would probably be passed. Upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, the matter of passing buses when they have their' turn signal on and the matter of the license fees were referred to the Public Safety Committee; all voted in favor. A resolution adopted by the Board of Park Commissioners recommending that approximately 5 acres of land located within the Northridge Community Development Project between 22nd and 25th Street Northwest, and west of 25th Avenue be purchased at a price of $1,500.00 per acre and that negotiations continue toward acquisition of an additional two to three acres in Northridge Addition and adjacent to the Community Development Project, and finally, that an application be filed with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for open space funds to finance 50% of this acquisition, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the resolution was referred to the Finance Committee and also tb the Public Safety Committee. A letter signed by Daniel J. Moore, Jr. President of the Rochester Charter Commission transmitting the following motion which was passed by unanimous vote of those C. 'present, was read; "The Rochester Charter Commission would like to call to the attention of the Common Council the fact that we now have a recently passed amendment, Section 315, which in our opinion and the opinion of the state attorney general is invalid". Upon motion by Folkert, second by Cherland, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the City Attorney. A letter from the Citizens Advisory Committee stating that in view of the fact that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority will shortly be on an inactive basis, they request that the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority be abolished, this will give the Mayor and Council an opportunity to restructure the committee • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 lif they so desire to do so at a later date, was read. 'Upon Motion by Postier, second by IFolkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and the Committee labolished. A letter from Ace Bird Control, Inc. stating that they had developed and patented a wonderful new method of pest bird control and repellent, was read and upon motion 1by Ludowese, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Park (Department. A letter from 'the State of Minnesota, State Planning Agency, requesting the Council to designate a municipal official to represent the County on the Regional_Advisory Council of the Governors Commission on Crime Prevention and Control, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee, with power to.act and appoint the requested appointment. A notice from the Public Service Commission of a hearing to be held on April 9, 1969 at 10:00 A.M. in the State Office Building, St. Paul, Minnesota in the matter of the application of Jefferson Lines, Inc. for an increase in passenger rates of fare; and a notice from the Public Service Commission granting a temporary authority to extend its regular route Common Carrier Certificate of the Rochester Yellow Cab Corporation to include route between Winona and Rochester, were each read and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file. Three resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board (a) requesting authorization to enter into'a purchase order contract with K & K Electric Supply Company for three transformers $2,754.00, (b) requesting authorization to'enter into purchase order contract with Sterling Electric Company for furnishing plastic conduit and fittings $3,036.00, and (c) requesting approval of assingment of future payments to Power Service Corporation to the First National Bank of Minneapolis, were each read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the resolutions were approved. A letter from the Tropic Bar requesting permission to extend their liquor and dance limits at the Tropic, to the entire building during the summer months, was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee. The request of Howard Johnson's for an "on sale" liquor license and the request lof Truman Jorgenson for an "off sale" liquor license, were each read and upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the requests were referred to the Public ISafety.Committee. The following applications and petitions were each read and upon motion by Folkert, (second by Strain, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission: 1. Requests of Hiram J. Pettey, Jr. Manager Northside DX, Clair A. Mroteck of Mrotecks Direct Service, Bert Robertson of Robertson Standard Station and D. L. Kruckeberg of Northgate 66 Service for authorization to sell campers at their stations. 2. petition of Calvary Episcopal Church to vacate alley in Block 26, Original Plat. 3. petition by Thompson Properties, Inc. and Mayo Clinic to vacate alley in Block 15, Original Plat. 4. application of Donald Close for change of zoning on Lots 1 thru 9, Block 4, Crescent Park 8th Addition from R-1 to R-3 District. 1 • 1 I • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council 197 of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 1 • 0 5. application of Prows Motel, Inc. for variance. 6. application of Atlas Builders Company requesting variance requirements for conveying property by metes and bounds, Lot 1, Block 2, Crescent Park 7th, etc. 7. amended petition of Marc Carpenter and George Grieve and Franklin Till for annexation of land to the City Sec. 28-107-14 A letter from David M. Pennington, Co -Manager of Pennington Properties, requesting authorization to be given for the engineering and construction of the public improvements in their property (22 acres) which lies generally north of 41st Street and west of 18th Avenue N.W., was read and upon motion by Strain, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee. A letter from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, recommending approval of the employment of Stephen B. Molstad as EA II (Traffic Engineer's Asst.) in the City Engineer's Department, effective April 7, 1969 at Grade 6 - Step C - $552 per month, was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Personnel Advisory Committee. A letter from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, recommending approval of the employment of Sylvia Olson as Clerk -Typist II in the City Engineer's Office effective March 25, 1969 at Grade II Step B, was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the appointment was approved. Upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, the Administrative Assistant, Mr. James Andre, was instructed to write letters of appreciation for the assistance given dur'ingi construction of the various dikes to the Civil Defense Department, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Youth Vocational Center,.Pepsi Cola Company, St. Paul Office Corps of Engineers and the City Engineers Department; all voted in favor. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, the matter as to the feasibility of the dikes, or some of the dikes, being left permanently was referred to the Public Works Committee for review and recommendation; all voted in favor. A letter from-Tom_Moore, Planning Director, stating that.it_had come to his attention that the U. S. Congress is considering a bill (H.R.20) that would drastically limit athered by the upcoming 1970 census, from the standpoint of city planning the amount of data g they fell the more information there is available the better job of analyzying and projectinl population levels, trip generation demands for transportation systems and an over-all view of housing conditions in a community., was read. He said they were presently writing the Census Bureau to obtain a copy of the 1970 census form and when they have had a chance to evaluate it they would bring the Council up to date on this matter. President DeVries ordered the letter placed on file. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the petition to change the zoning districting of property designated as parcel X located at the S.E. corner of 18th Avenue N.W. and 37th Street N.W. from R-1 District to then I B-lb District and find that the zone change as proposed would not be in keeping with the City's land use plan nor the approved general development plan for Bel Air Subdivision and 0 0 also find that there is considerable property in this general area that is zoned B-lb Record of Official Proceedings of the Common- Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 and has been lying vacant for a long time and they, therefore, recommend that this i application for a zone change from the R-1 District to the B-lb'District be denied, was read. Also an anlaysis of a petition of protest showing that the petition was invalid because less than 20% of the owners of property had signed the petition was read. A letter signed by John Miller and Calrton Penz requesting that this be tabled for further study was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, this matter was tabled until May 19, 1969. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the petition to change the zoning districting on property located between 37th Street N. W. and 36th Street N. W. from the 15th Avenue N. W. to 18th Avenue N.W. less a small • parcel at intersection of 18th Avenue N.W. and 37th Street N.W. from the R-1 District to the. RT3 District (Parcel Y) and find that the zone change proposed here would not be in keeping with the City's Land Use Plan nor the approved general development plan for Bel Air Subdivision and, therefore,�they recommend that this application for a zone change from R-1 to R03 be denied, was read. Also an analysis of a petition of protest showing that the petition was valid was read. A letter signed by John Miller and Carlton Penz requesting that this be tabled for further study was.also read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, this matter was tabled until May 19, 1969. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the petition to change the zoning districting on Lots 1-6, Olson's Subdivision from the R-1 District to the R-4 District and they find this area to be unsuitable for the uses allowed in the R-3 District and they, therefore, recommend that this petition as amended be denied, was read. Also a letter signed by Paul Hruska and Rodney Young requesting that this be tabled until April 21st was read. Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, this matter was tabled until April 21, 1969 at 7:30 P. M. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the petition to annex the property known as the Till Farm located in the NEk of Section 28,T107N, R14W and recommend that this land be approved and also that they find this property qualified for designation as a Rural Service District, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting.in favor, the recommendation was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing the said land. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the application to amend the Land Use Plan to designate areas on the Till Farm as being suited for medium density residential use and commercial use and find.,that this area is Drdered on two of three sides by proposed industrial areas and the City, through the community ievelopment provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would have control over any new developments in this area, the changes proposed would be desirable for the development of this property and .herefore, they recommend that this application for revision to the Land Use Plan be approved, ias read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the -ecommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on May 5, 1969. Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council 1 1 of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 1 • 1 1 0 The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the application for approval of the final plat of Northern Hills First Subdivision and recommend that this plat be granted approval subject to the instrument being filed and accepted -by the Common Council dedicating a ten foot utility easement across the south end of -Lot 1, Shadowbrook Hills Subdivision, was read. Also a letter from the owners requesting that the Council consider exemption of construction of sidewalks on Northern Hills Courts Northeast in Northern Hills First Subdivision was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission was. accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on April 21, 1969. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the letter regrading sidewalks was referred to the Public Works Committee. C The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the application to vary the provisions of paragraph 24.04 of Ordinance No. 1296 as they apply to property located at 800 1st Avenue S. W. to permit a reduction in the required side yard and find that this application fails to meet the conditions that must exist before a variance can be authorized,'therefore, they recommend that this application for a variance be denied, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the variance denied. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they reviewed the application to vary the provisions of paragraph 52.00 of Ordinance No. 1296 as they apply to property located at 222 8th Street N. W. to permit a reduction:- in the required front yard and find that this application fails to meet the conditions that must exist before a variance can be authorized, therefore, they recommend that this application be denied, was read. The petitioner was present and said he had planned to -only build a 9ft. wide entryw&,and requested that the Council grant this variance. Upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission was not accepted 'and a hearing on the requested variance was set for April 21, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the petition to annex 9hpart of the property known as the Pennington farm lying north of 41st Street N. W. and west of 18th AvenueN. W. and find that the property is contiguous to the City and feel it should be a part of the City, therefore, recommend that this application be approved and they also find that this property 'qualifies for designation as a Rural Service District, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they reviewed the petition to change the zoning districting on property located at the N.E. corner of 2nd Street S.W._ (CSAH 34) and 36th Avenue N. W. from the R-1 District to the B-lb 0 '20 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common. Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 • because District and find that/this property will be bordered on three sides by heavily traveled streets it could be better developed for neighborhood business use than for single-family residential, therefore, recommend that this zone change be approved, was read. (They also pointed out the need to close the intersection of 36th Avenue N.W. at 2nd Street S.W. and end 36th Avenue N.W. with a cul-de-sac at the north line of this property when 35th Avenue N.W. is constructed and the owners have indicated they favor this proposal). Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Postier., and all voting in favor,'the recommendation was approved and a hearing set for May 5, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The recommendation of the Planning and -Zoning Commission recommending that the • petition to vacate the utility easement located along the east line of Lot 27 and along the west line of Lot 28, Block 14, Country Club Manor Second Addition be vacated subject to the petitioners filing an instrument dedicating an alternate utility easement, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed vacation. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommending approval of the preliminary plat of Elton Hills East Sixth Subdivision was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the same was tabled until the annexation of this land has been completed. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Meadow Park Seventh Subdivision was read and upon motion by Strain, second by Cherland, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on April 21, 1969. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Replat of Lots 31 through 36, Rochester Northern Heights subject to the name "Replat" being changed to "Resubdivision, was read. Also a note from Tom Moore, City Planning Director stating that in conferring with the petitioner's engineer concerning this plat they find that the final hardshells copies of the plat -have been prepared using the name "Replat" and to change these plats now would involve considerable time and expense and because . of this, they feel the change is not of significant importance and that this requirement could be waived by the Common Xouncil was.read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Cherland, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on April 21, 1969. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Hutching's Second Replat was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on April 21, 1969. The recommendation of the Planning -Department that the application requesting a waiver of the requirements of the subdivision ordinance to -:convey property by metes and bounds (part of Lot 1, Block 2,.Crescent Park 7th Addition) be granted approval was read and Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 upon motion by Larson, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted.and the City Attorney instructed to prepare a resolution granting the request. The recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee recommending approval of the following changes as requested by the Music Board, was read: (1) release their part- time secretary -as of 5-31-69 (2) release their part-time manager as of 5-31-69 and (3) hire a full time manager as of 9-1-69 at a salary not to exceed $7,500.00 per year. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission (tabled from the last . Meeting) recommending approval of the preliminary plat of Country Club Manor Seventh Subdivision subject to giving a block number to the lots platted and that sidewalks will be recommended to be installed as a part of the final plat.consideration, was read. Upon motion Postier, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that.they had reviewed the application for approval of the preliminary plat of Apache Mall Shopping Center Subdivision and find (1) a street needs to be provided thru Block 4-which would provide access to the property south of this plat and east of U. W. 52 otherwise that area will be landlocked (2) we would like to have the City's well and tower site and the "Clements" property included in this plat so there are no unplatted lands remaining in the area dnd (3) the land lying between Apache Drive S.W. and the Zumbro River should be identified as a lot or outlot; they recommend that this preliminary plat of Apache Mall Shopping Center Subdivision be approved subject to the above conditions, was read. Mr. Art Swan, Attorney appeared on behalf of Apache in opposition to the proposed roadway, he said this was extremely valuable land and it did not seem feasible.to provide a spur at 1.60 per sq. ft., he said his client was, however, willing to sell the land if someone was willing to pay the price they were asking but they definitely did not want this spur or roadway at any expense to them and requested that the plat be approved as submitted without the road; he also said Clements had been contacted and they were not interested in platting their property. Alderman Larson recommended that the matter be studied further as to the liability of the City if access had to be provided to the south, whether access had to.be provided, etc. Tom Moore, Planning.Director, said Apache was aware of this because he had sent a letter to them stating there would be a need for a street south of 16th Street. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, said he felt the main question was not whether a street had to be provided or not, you have a street policy in that area and do you want to extend the street, if there is a general development plan.then you can establish an official map and in the future the Common Council will.have to decide what if any portion will be borne by the General Fund and what portion will be assessed to Apache; there is still the question of the cost of the.land itself. A motion was then made by Larson, second by Folkert, that this be referred back to the Planning and Zoning for further study and include also the area south outside the -city limits; all voted in favor. Mr. Harold Moe, Superintendent of the Utility Department, was.present in F'202' Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 regard to a bill that is being considered in the.Legislature at the present time which is of great concern to the City and Utility Department, this bill is a lengthy one but he said some of the main points were (1) it would take away the right of the City to set rates, this would be done by the'Public Service Commission (2) it would take away the right of the Utility Department to contribute to the City, last year the' payment in -lieu -of taxes was about $437,000 (3) it would prvent the territorial expansion of municipally -owned utilities to annexed areas except under certain conditions and (4) prohib Itthe furnishing of utility service at reduced costs or free of charge to local municipal facilities; Mr. Moe requested that the Council adopt a resolution or contact the local Senator and Representative to voice their opposition, he said he could not do to much being only an employee but thought the Common Council should do something. A motion was made by Larson, second by Ludowese, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution opposing this bill; all voted in favor. Upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the meeting was recessed at 4:15 P. M. President DeVries called the meeting to order again at 4:30 P. M. with all members being present. The liceanse bond of Rochester Post Bulletin Company in the amount of $1,000.00 with Fidelity and Casualty Company as surety was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted and the bond was ordered placed on file. A motion.was made by Folkert, second by Strain, and passed unanimously, that the semi-monthly bills, a list of which is attached, be approved. The.contract bonds of L. L. Dewey Company in the amount of $3,165.00 with the Agricultural Insurance Company as -surety; Universal Ford Sales in the amount of $5,680.00 with Universal Surety Company as surety; General Safety Equipment Corporation in the amount $32,660.00 with National Surety Corporation as surety; Littrup Nielson, Inc. in the amount of $13,699.00 with U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty as surety; Fraser Co. Inc. in the amount of $12,924.86, and Rochester Sand & Gravel Company (2) in the amounts of $10,511.50 and $13,575.00 with Transamerica Insurance Company as surety; and Northwestern Refining Company i in the amount of.$14,661.00 and Quarve & Anderson Company in the amount of $4,000.00 each with Seaboard Surety Company as surety were each read and upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor the bonds were accepted and referred to the Mayor for approval. The application of Wilbur Jennings for a junk buyers license was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the license was granted. A letter from Mr. Jennings stating that he was the only buyer that paid the fee during the past year and did not mind competition but thought everyone should be licenses was also read and President DeVries referred the letter the Inspection Department. The applications of Kirckhof Plumbing & Heating, Fraser Company Inc., Viker and Sorenson, Inc., Kepp Company and Littrup Neilson for license to connect with sewers and V1 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council 203 of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 I1 • 1 1 0 1 drains and the applications of Floyd Larson Construction Co., B. DeWitz, Alvin Benike, 0. A. Stocke & Company, Ed Mahoney, Doyle Conner Company, Phil M. Ryan, H. 0. Hanson, E. J. Vonch Concrete Co., C. M. Boutelle & Sons, The Kruse•Company, Dick Pearson Concrete and Weis Builders for licenseto construct sidewalks, curb and gutter and driveways were each read and having been approved by the City Engineer, a motion was made by Folkert, second by Larson, that the said licenses be granted. The applications of Recreation Lanes, Inc., Colonial Lanes, Inca and the Tropic Bowl for renewal of their bowling alley license; Black's Cafe & Billiards, Recreation Lanes, Inc. and McIntire's Cue & Cushion for renewal of their pool hall license were each read and upon motion by Strain, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. The application of Lysne Construction Company for a House Movers License was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, the license was granted; all voted in favor. The applications of Diamond Ambulance Service(2) and Gold Cross Ambulance (4) ambulance license were each read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Cherland,and all voting in favor, the same were referred to the Health Department. The applications of Tropic Lounge, Inc., Hollywood Bar, Inc., The Town House and Kahler Corporation for renewal of their dance licenses were each read and upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. The applications of Thiss Outdoor Advertising, Inc., Abel Sign Company, Alvin E. Benike, Inc., and Ace Signs for renewal of their license to erect and maintain signs were each read and upon motion by Strain, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the licens were granted. Twenty-eight applications for renewal of !'On Sale" non=intoxicating malt liquor license and forty applications for renewal of "off sale" non -intoxicating malt liquor,) copy of list as registered in license book attached hereto, were each presented and upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. One hundred and forty-four applications for renewal of cigarette licenses, copy of list as registered in license book attached, were each presented and upon motion by Ludowese, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. Twenty-five applications for renewal of Master Plumbers License and seventy- eight applications for renewal of Journeyman Plumbers License (approved by the Plumbing Inspector) copy of list as registered in license book attached, were each presented and upon motion by Larson, second by Strain, and.all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. Thirty-three applications for renewal of Master Installers License, thirty applications -for renewal of Heating Contractors License,.one hundred fifty-three applicatio renewal of for/Journeyman Installers License, one Service Contractors License and sixteen applications for renewal of Servicemen license (approved by the Heating Inspector) were each presented 0 upon motion by Postier, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. r�04 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 The license bonds for Master Plumbers each in the amount of $1,000.00 of George Krudwig, Fred W. Schnell, -Joseph Cozik, R. James Barry, Maass Plumbing & Heating Co., Sam Russell, Rochester Plumbing & Heating, L. R. Lance, Richard Tointon, Julian.Renaux, Ronald Harris, J. McClure Kelly & Co., Robert Langton, William Gander, James Pfeffer, John Ray Purvis, Blee, Lloyd Bennett, The Sanitary Company, H. Dornack & Sons/and William Dietzler; for Heating Contractors License each in the amount of $5,000.00 of George Krudwig, Fred Schnell, Joseph Cozik,"C & S Plumbing & Heating, Barry Plumbing & Heating, Renaux Bros., Maass Plumbing & Heating, Rochester Plumbing & Heating, L. R. Lance, Richard Tointon, Ray Purves, Ronald Harris, W. J. Hankee, Alpek Sheet Metal, J. McClure Kelly & Co., Kirckof Plumbing & Heating, • Robert W. Langton, William Gander, Edwards Sheet Metal, Healy Mechanical Contractors, James Pfeffer, John Blee, Peoples Natukral Gas Company,The Sanitary Company, H. Dornack & Sons, John Scheid., Thompson Yaeger, and Utility Sales & Engineering; license bond to connect with sewers and drains each in the amount of $1,000.00 of Littrup Nielson, Viker & Sorenson, Fraser Company, Inc., Kepp Company, Inc. Gopher Sanitary Service, and Kirckof Plumbing & Heating; for license bond to erect and maintain signs each in the amount of $1,000.00 of Ace Signs, Thiss Outdoor Advertising, Inc. Alvin E. Benike, Triad Sign Service and James D. Abel; license bond for House Movers License of Lysne Construction Company in the amount of $7,500.00; license bond for Junk Dealer in the amount of $1,000.00.of Wilbur Jennsings; and air conditioning license bond of D & D Commercial Refrigeration in the amount of $5,000.00; and Mitchell Welding and Trenching in the amount of $5,000.00 for gas piping contractors license, were each presented and upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon accepted and the same were ordered placed on file. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M. President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following members being present:. President DeVries, Alderman Cherland, Folkert, Larson,Ludowese, Postier, Strain. Absent: None. President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the proposed assessment for sidewalk approaches to the Robert Gage School. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Postier, second by Ludowese, to proceed with the assessment; all voted in favor. A motion was made by Larson, second by Ludowese, that the following fifteen resolutions be adopted in block; all voted in favor. A motion was then made by Folkert, second by Larson, that the following resolutions be adopted as read and all voting in favor; President DeVries declared the said resolutions duly passed and adopted: Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into a purchase order contract with Sterling'Electric Company for plastic conduit and fittings. Record 'of Official Proceedings of the Common Council 40 of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 205 • ;1 1 • 1 Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into a purchase order contract with K & K Electric Supply Company for transformers. Resolution approving a resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board re approval of assignment to First National, Bank of Minneapolis of all monies due to Power Service Corporation for construction of extensions to Silver Lake Power Plant under contract with City of Rochester. Resolution designating the Rochester Post Bulletin as the official newspaper for the year 1969=1970. Resolution authorizing conveyance by metes and bounds (Lot 1, Block 2, Crescent Park 7th Addition). Resolution adopting assessment for construction of sidewalk approaches to Robert Gage School - 1968. Resolution referring improvement petition to City Engineer and.Public Works Committee for construction of sanitary sewer.and water main extension in 13th.Avenue S.W. from 9th Street S.W. to serve Lots 55 thru 59, Collegeview Addition. Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for Part I of street grading and surfacing, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main and service connect in 19th Street N. W. and Block 4, Valhalla 4th Subdivision. Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment for sidewalk approaches to Mayo High School, Part 1-1968. Resolution ordering a public hearing on proposed assessment for sidewalk approaches to Mayo High School, Part 1-1968. Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed) assessment for sidewalk approaches to Sunset Terrace School, Part 2-1968. Resolution ordering a public hearing on proposed assessment for sidewalk approaches to Sunset Terrace School, Part 2-1968. Resolution declaring cost.to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed) assessment for curb and gutter on 13th Avenue and 20th Street N. W., Lots 5,6,7,8 in Block 26, Elton Hills 6th Subdivision. Resolution ordering a public hearing on proposed assessment for curb and gutter on 13th Avenue and 20th St. N. W., Lots 5,6,7,8, in Block 26, Alton Hills 6th Subdivision. Resolution referring improvement petition to City Engineer and Public Works Committee for curb and gutter on both sides of 4th Place N.W. from 36th Avenue to west line of 4th Place N.W. as platted in Country Club Manor 1st Addition. An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general.welfare by regulating the use of land, the location, size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the density of population within this City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan (changing Lots 6,7,8, Auditor's Plat "D' to M-1 0 206 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 • Light Manufacturing District) was given its second reading. An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land, the location, size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the density of population within this City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan (changing west 77 feet of Lots 2 and 3 and east 15 feet of Lot 4 less South 103 feet thereof, Block 42, Morse & Sargeants Addition to B-la Neighborhood Business District), was given its second reading. An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of • promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land, the location, size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the density of population within this City of Rochester., Minnesota, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan (changing land which lies south of 7th St. N.W. and north of C.N.Ry. tracks and west of C. G.W.Ry. tracks to M-2 General Manufacturing District), was given its second reading. An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted lands in the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-five, Township One Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota which are completely surrounded by land within the municipal limits of the City of Rochester, Minnesota (Whelan and Gambill property) was given its second reading. An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted land not exceeding two hundred acres in area, all being in the Southwest Quarter of Section Fifteen, Township One Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Pennington Farm) was given its first reading. Upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and upon roll call and all voting in favor, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading. Upon motionby Larson, second by Folkert, and upon roll call and all voting in favor, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its third and final reading. A motion was then made by Larson, second by Postier, that the said ordinance be adopted as read, and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said ordinance , duly passed and adopted. Alderman Folkert introduced the following resolution which was read: "WHEREAS, Richard V. Ehrick has continuously served the City of Rochester as its City Attorney for the past sixteen years and has decided not to seek re -appointment to that office, and WHEREAS, in such capacity as City Attorney,.Richard V. Ehrick has provided the City of Rochester throughout his sixteen years in office with professional services of the highest standards, and WHEREAS, the Common Council and Mayor, and all those in City government, both past and present, who have benefited from his counsel and advice and have enjoyed the plreasure of his association and friendship are deeply indebted to Richard V. Ehrick for his long and commendable service. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Rochester on behalf of the City and of everyone in City government who has had the fortune to be associated with him, hereby permanently records and extends to Richard V. Ehrick its appreciation'and commendation for the many years of outstanding service he has given the City of Rochester. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in testimony hereof Rid-ard V. Ehrick be furnished a copy of this resolutionduly signed by the officers of the City of Rochester and attested to by the City Clerk." Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 207 A motion was made by Folkert, second by Larson, that the above resolution be adopted as read and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. Mr. James Colan of 415 - 36th Avenue N. W. was present and complained that there were people working in the City of Rochester that had not obtained their installers license and thought this matter should be corrected:, Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, this matter was referred to the Board of Appeals of the Heating -Ventilating Code who would be meeting next week and Mr. Dolan was invited to be present; all voted in favor. • Alderman Larson introduced the following resolution which was read: "WHEREAS the Legislature of the State of Minnesota at its 1969 Session has under consideration H. F. No. 1681 and S. F. No. 1478, and WHEREAS said House and Senate Bills (i) provide for the regulation of municipally owned utility rates by the Public Service Commission, (ii) prohibit payments in -lieu -of taxes by municipally owned utilties, (iii) pworent the territorial expansion of municipally -owned utilities to annexed areas except under certain conditions, and (iv) prohibit the furnishing of utility services at rediced costs or free of charge to local municipal facilities by the respective municipally -owned utilities, and WHEREAS the proposed regulation by the Public Service Commission of utility rates charged by municipally -owned utilities would needlessly duplicate the rate reguttory function already performed by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, and WHEREAS, there appears to be no benefit to be derived by the City of Rochester and the customers of the Rochester public utility system under H.F. No. 1681 and S.F. No. 1478. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester that it opposes H. F. No. 1681 and S. F. No. 1478 introduced in the 1969 Session of the Minnesota Legislature and respectfully requests that the 1969 Minnesota Legislature indefinitely postpone said House and Senate Files. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby instructed to forward copies of this resolution to the Olmsted County Legislative Delegation and to the appropriate Committees of the 1969 Minnesota Legislature." Mayor Day requested that this be held up for a few days and then if necessary have a special meeting to adopt the resolution, he said it was going too fast, he, the City Attorney, Administrative Assistant and Mr. Harold Moe were going up tomorrow and he felt it would be better to put the case together better and meet with the Legislators and hear what the proponents have to say. Alderman Larson said he felt you have to go in and make your case immediately and let them know that you are opposed, if we let it go by default • we could regret that we did not speak against it. Alderman Folkert said he had not had a chance to read the bill but after listening to Mr. Moe this afternoon he flet we should get in there fast and hard and state our objections to this. A motion was made by Larson, second by Ludowese, that the resolution be adopted as read and all voting in favor, Pres- ident DeVries declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. A resolution amending the resolution establishing parking, truck loading, passenger loading, parking meter regulations and provisions, primary nand one-way streets, as follows, was read: Section G, One -Way Streets and Alleys, is hereby amended so as to read in 'its entirety as follows: The following streets and alleys are designated as 'One -Way Streets and Alleys": Streets (1) Center Street from Sixth Avenue West to Sixteenth Avenue West, one-way for westbound traffic. F'208" Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 7, 1969 • (2) First Street Northwest from Fourth Avenue Northwest to Sixteenth Avenue Northwest, one-way for eastbound traffic. (3) First Street Southwest from Sixth Avenue Southwest to Sixteenth Avenue Southwest, one-way for eastbound traffic. (4) Second Street Northwest from Fourth Avenue Northwest to Sixteenth Avenue Northwest, one-way for westbound traffic.. . (5) Third Avenue Northwest and Southwest from Sixth Street Southwest to Fifth Street Northwest, one-way for northbound traffic. (6) Fourth Avenue Northwest and Southwest from Fifth Street Northwest to Sixth Street Southeast, one-way for southbound traffic. (7) The park drives into Silver Lake Park from 14th Street Northeast are designated for one-way traffic as follows: the west park drive for one-way traffic southbound and the east park drive for one-way traffic northbound. Alleys (1) The alley between Broadway and First Avenue Southeast from Third Street Southeast to East Center Street, one-way for northbound traffic. (2) The alley between Broadway and First Avenue Southeast from Third Street Southeast to Fourth Street Southeast, one-way for southbound traffic. (3) The alley between Broadway and First Avenue Northwest and Southwest from Fourth Street Southwest on the south to Second Street Northwest on the north, one-way for northbound traffic. (4) The alley between First Avenue Southwest and Second Avenue Southwest from Third Street Southwest on the north to Fourth Street Southwest on the south, one-way for southbound traffic. (Upon motion by Larson, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, a hearing was set on the extension of the streets to 16th Avenue for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on April 21, 1969. A resolution accepting an easement to construct sanitary sewer and water mains I lacross Rochester State Hospital on Rochester Junior College lands in Olmsted County, Minnesota as read and upon motion by. Larson, second.by Strain, and all voting in favor, resolution ladopted. An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota certain unplatted lands not exceeding two hundred acres in area, all -being in the Southwest Quarter of Section Twnety-three, Township One Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West, Olmsted Cou my (Elton Hills East 6th Subdivision) was given its first reading. An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted lands not exceeding two hundred acres in area, all being in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Six, Township One Hundred Six North, Range Thirteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (land on Rochester Junior College site), was given its first reading. An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted glands not exceeding two hundred acres in area, all being in the Northeast Quarter of Section (Twenty -Eight, Township One Hundred Seven North, Range Fourteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Carpenter -Till propertyl was given its first reading. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M. on April 14, 1969. City Clerk 1 • 1 C J 1 0