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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-05-1976�� RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting of the Common Council No. 34 January-5 1976 Agenda Item C-1 P-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 ing members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Larson, McNary, Powers and Strain. Absent: None. P.M., the fol l o�j- Allen, Kamper,l Kamper moved, Allen second to approve the minutes of the December 15, 1975 meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Kamper second to approve the Mayor's appointment to the Rochester Civic -Music Board of Mrs. Irene Fulton, 1055 Plummer Circle. She is completing the term of Judy Kereakos. Mrs. Fulton's term expires January, 1977, and Dona C. Fisher of 714 14th Street S. E. She replaces Vinnie Rosenthal. Mrs. Fisher is completinc the term. Term expires January, 1979. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Strain second to approve the appointment of Alderman James McNary to the CUE Committee of Dr. Herman Young. Dr. Young.'s term will expire -on September 1, 1976. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers -moved, Larson second -,to approve_�the appointment of Mr. Ronald Stoffel as Musi'c'Director for.the City of Rochester, Minnesota. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Allen second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance revising the Rochester Code of Ordinances adopting the State Building Code. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Kamper moved, Powers second to approve the following licenses: Off Sale 3.2 Beer for Food Bonanza, Hwy 14 West. Applications for 36 Taxi -Cab licenses have been approved for Yellow Cab Corporation, and 20 Taxi -Cab licenses have been approved from Blue and White Cab Company. Ayes (1), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Allen second to approve the prepared Resolutions No. 1-76 and 2776 designating the four banks of the City of Rochester, and Olmsted Federal Savings and Loan Association as depositories of the Public Funds of the City of Rochester. Resolution No. 3-76 authorizing the use of facsimile signatures against the General Account at the Marquette Bank and Trust Company and the payroll at the Rochester Bank and Trust Company, and all the four banks in the City of Rochester and the Olmsted Federal Savings and Loan Association to honor checks , drafts, or other orders for the payment of money drawn on public funds of the City of Rochester. Facsimile signatures to be Alex P. Smekta, Mayor of:Ahe City of Rochester, and Paul C. Utesch, Treasurer of the City of Rochester. Resolution No:4-76.sub- sti;tuting�securities in the amount of $300,000 from the Marquette Bank and Trust Company; Resolution No. 5-76 in the net amount of Add'l $500,000 from the Northwestern National Bank of Rochester; and Resolution No. 6-76 for additional securities in the net amount of $500,000. from the Rochester Bank and Trust Company . Ayes (7), (Nays (0). Motion carried. Sec.o 'i H Agenda Item �'7 E-9 E-10 E-11 E-12 E-2 E-1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 40.3 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meetinq No- 34 - January 5, 1976 Strain moved, Kamper second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 7-76 setting salaries for 1976 for the following employees: 1. Classified employees. 2. Unclassified employees. 3.. Police Captains. 4. Part- time and seasonal employees. Ayes.(7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Strain second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare resolutions agreeing to .the following collective bargaining contracts Police - Term 1976-19 77; Inspectors - Term 1976 - 1977; Street"and Alley - term -1976; Parks - 1976; Non -Exempt - term 1976; Water Reclamation Plant - term 1976; Engineering Aides - term 1976, and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreements. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 8-76 approving the resolution of the Utility Board establishing the 1976 wages and benefits for employees other than exempt and non-exempt bargaining unit personnel. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Powers second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approving a resolution of.the Public Utility Board which agrees to a 1 year collective bargaining agreement with non- exempt employees and further implements the salary and other terms and conditions of employment, and directs the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreement. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Kamper second to adopt Resolutions No. 9 and No. 10-76 extending the 1975 wage and salary rate for exempt employees and Fire Department employees until such a time as the 1976 wage rates are established. Ayes (7), Nays,(0). Motion carried. Kamper moved, Strain second to place the matter of a , refereftdum concerning the number of on -sale liquor licenses to be issued in the City of Rochester on the ballot at the next regularly scheduled election and the City Attorney is instructed to prepare the necessary legal documents. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Allen second to approve the Sauna and Massage Licenses for the following: Lolita's, 301 1/2 North Broadway; Angie's.Steam and Massage, 438 3rd Ave. S. E., Velvet Touch Massage Parlor, Inc. 601 North Broadway and Ann Murray's Massage and Sauna, 217 4th St. S. E. subject to the Sauna owners providing the Police Department with a key so that they can enter the building immediately. They are given until January 15, 1976 to provide the police with this key. The City Clerk will issue them the licenses upon fulfilling this requirement. Ayes (5) , Nays (2) . Aldermen Powers and Larson voting nay. Motion carried. Larson moved, Powers second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance limiting the number of Saunas to four. Ayes (5), Nays (2) Aldermen Strain and Allen voting nay. Motion carried. 404. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item E-13 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 11-76 the City Engineer on behalf of the City of Rochester is requesting and obtaining from the .Minnesota Department of Highways needed engin- eering and technical services during the year of 1976 for which payment will be made bj the City upon receipt of veri.fied claims from the Commissioner of Highways, and the prepared Resolution No. 12• 76 that the Technical and Engineering Assistance Agreement between the City and the State of Minnesota acting through its Commissioner of Highways for the year 1976 and the Mayor and City Clerk are author• ized to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. The prepared Resolution No. 13-76 adopting the agency contract agreement with the Minnesota Highway Department designating the Minnesota Highway Department as agent for the City on Federal Aid Projects. Ayes-(7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-14 Larson moved, McNary second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution establishing a "No Parking Zone" between T.H. 63 Broadway and T.H. 52:-. Ayes .(7).,.Nays.(0):.Motion Carried. E-15 McNary moved, Powers second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution that the parking be prohibited on the East side of 15th Avenue and limit the parking to two hours on the West side using the same hours as were used on 14th Avenue. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-16 Kamper moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 14-76 and 15-76 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering the preparation of the assessment roll and ordering a hearing to be held February 2, 1976 on Project 7401-A J 8489 "12" Watermain in 18th Avenue N. W. 41st Street N. W. to 572' North, and 7401-B J 8490 Street and Utility Improvements abutting Candlewood P.U.D. and on 15th Avenue N. W. - 40th Street N. W. to 41st St. N. W. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-17 Strain moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 16-76 and 17-76 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering the preparation of the assessment roll and ordering a hearing to be held February 2, 1976 on New Sidewalk Project No. 4-1975 J 8531 Construction of concrete sidewalk on both sides of Knoll Lane N. W. - 12th Avenue N.•W. to end of street. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-18 Kamper moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 18-76 and 19-76 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering the preparation of the assessment roll and ordering a hearing to be held February 2, 1976 on New Sidewalk Project No. 1-1975 J 8528 Construction of concrei sidewalk on both sides of 3rd Street N. W. - West of 36th Avenue N.W. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion Carried. E-19 Powers moved, Larson second to,approve the Topographic Mapping Contract. This contract provides for topographic mapping of two parcels totaling approx. 254 acres. One parcel includes the north RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 34 - January 5, 1976 Agenda Item E-19 Yard and Recreation Center area and the second parcel is located south and west of the Highway 62-52 interchange. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance relating to parking regulations and parking meters at the Rochester Municipal Airport was given its second reading. Strain movE Allen second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Kamper second to approve the Resolution No. 20-76 appointing the E.l.ection Judges for 1976. Ayes (7),_Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 21-76 approving the agreement between the State of Minnesota, Department of Aeronautics and the City of Rochester, Minnesota for state aid for airport maintenance and operation for the fiscal years 1975-1976 and 1976- 1977 and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 l,len..- moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 22-76 approving an agreement; between the. City and Public Administration Service to conduct a management study of the Rochester Police Department. This agreement has been recommended by the Mayor and the Rochester Police Civil Service Commission, and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the City of Rochester. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 23-76 approving the revised parking resolution of the City. This resolution contains the order to prohibit parking listed in E-14 and E-15. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt the Labor agreement between the City of Rochester and the Water Reclamation Division of the Public Services Department except supervisory, confidential and clerical employees. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.( Resolution No. 24-76) F-1 Powers moved, McNary second to adopt Resolution No. 25-76 approving the labor agreement between the City of Rochester and the Rochester Inspectors Association effective for the calendar years 1976 and 1977 and subject to automatic renewal thereafter and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 26-76 approving the labor agreement between the City of Rochester and the Police Benevolent Association effective for the calendar years 1976 and 1977 and subject to automatic renewal thereafter and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. 405 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item F-1 Powers moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 27-71 approving the labor agreement between the City of Rochester and the Non -Exempt clerical and secretarial employees of the City, excluding the employees of the Fire Department, Police Department, and the Public Utility Board effective for the calendar year 1976 and subject to automatic renewal therafter and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 28-76 approving the labor agreement between the City of Rochester and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 pertaining to Street and Alley, Sewer Collection, and Landfill employees effective for the calendar year 1976 and subject to automatic renewal and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Strain moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 29.- 76 approving the labor agreement between the City of Rochester and the employees of the Parks and Recreation Department effective for the calendar year 1976 and subject to automatic renewal thereafter and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Powers moved, Kampe r second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 30-76 approving the labor agreement between the City of Rochester and the Engineering Technicians Association effective for the calendar year 1976 and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign said agreemel on behalf of the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson ,moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 31-71 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving the labor agreement between the City of Rochester acting through the Public Utility Board and the Non -Exempt Employees Association pertaining to clerical and secretarial employees of the Board for the calendar year 1976 subject to automatic renewal subject to the changes made in Section II, VI, and XV H and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance relating to the Building Code of. -.the City of Rochester amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Section 70.010 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 1793 and 1809, was given its first reading. F-1 An Ordinance relating to the salaries for the offices of Mayor, Alderman -At -Large and Alderman of4'the City of Rochester, Minnesota repealing Ordinance No. 1756 was given its first reading. E-7 Larson moved, Allen second to approve the semi-monthly bills in the amount of $584,802.72 ( List attached ). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. it 11 RECORD OF' OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 34- January, 1976- Agenda Item H-1 Powers moved, Strain second to grant a two day extension on the remov 1 of the barricades on 16th Street S. W. subject to County Board action The County Board is meeting on the 6th of January, and the new.time of extension would be January 7, 1976. Ayes.(6), Nays (0). Alderman Larson abstained. Motion carried. Allen moved, Powers..second to adjourn the meeting until 7:30.P.M. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Kamper , Larson, McNary, Powers and Strain. Absent: None. H-2 President Postier wished to discuss the withdrawal from Region 10. After discussion by the Council, President Postier read a series of opinions, articles and information that he gathered pertinent to withdrawal. James Willis 1749 3rd Avenue N. E. stated he read a lot about Region 10, and strongly urged withdrawal. Mayor Smekta stated that he served on the Board of Directors of Region 10, and if citizens are not satisfied they should change the Region by legislation and also consult the League of Minnesota Municipalities for consultation. He also urged the Council to attend meetings of the Region. Powers moved to withdraw. from Region 10, due to lack of a second the motion died. Kamper moved, Larson second to support the appropriated; legislature to allow governing bodies to withdraw including dissolutio from the Region if it is necessary. Ayes (5), Nays (2). Alderman Powers and President Postier voting nay. Motion carried. H-3 Joe J. Kochen of LaCrescent, Minnesota , wished to speak with the Council on behalf of Carol's Sauna and Sha-Ron's Sauna, both of whom had their licenses revoked by the Council, stated that he is not in favor of limiting the Sauna licenses to four in the City. He wished that.the Council would reconsider this limitation. Having no further business, Powers moved, Allen second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. City Clerk Information - 1-5-76 1. Minutes from the December 15th Committee of the Whole meeting. 2. Minutes from the December 22nd Committee of the Whole meeting. 3. Minutes from the December 29th Committee of the Whole meeting. 4. Letter from Citizens Advisory Committee for flood control RE: Presentation on Flood Control Project. 5. Letter from J.J. Adamson RE: Damage to carpet as a result of sewer back-up. ( re: Insurance officer, and City Attorney ).. 6. Letter from Harry Vakos, Supertinten dent of Schools, RE: A EtlremeniaryuS'chofI.. �r H ol�"raf i c �ngineeri �ini ty of Hoover 407 40.8 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 34 - January 5,.1976 Agenda Item Information 1-5-76 Cont. 7. Letter from John B. Arnold, Attorney for Margaret Heiser, RE: Injury incurred by Mrs. Heiser on 1st Avenue S. W., between 2nd Street S. W. and 1st Avenue S. E. ( Referred to Insurance Officer and the City Attorney. ) 8. Letter from Northrup PTA Executive Board , RE: Closing West side of 2nd Avenue between 8th and 9th St. on May 16, 1976 between 12:00 - 5:00 P.M. ( Referred to Traffic Engineer ). 9. Letter from Marc L. Peterson, Division Manager for Peoples Natural Gas, RE: Rate Increase on January 19, 1976. Information only. 10. Letter from Ruby Williams, RE: Fall on City curb. ( referred to Insurance officer and City Attorney. )