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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-1978RECORD OF OFF;C;AL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 32 - February 6, 1978 Agenda Item A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Gray, Larson, Powers, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None. Allen moved, Gray second to approve the minutes of the January 16, a 18th, 197 meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-1 Gray moved, Strain second to approve the following appointments to the Rochester Music Board as follows: James L. Aswegan 1140 6th Street S.. W. replacing Franklin Ruhl and Alan Calvano 4020 17th Avenue N. W. replacing Richard Husband. Terms expire January 1981. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-1:. Powers moved, Solinger second to approve the following amendments to the Charter Commission on the Charter Sections 147, 149, 150, 151, 153 154,155, and 156. The City Attorney is instructed to prepare a resolut making this effective. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E73 Strain moved, Allen second to authorize the Administrator of the Development District to proceed in preparing modifications to the Tax Increment Finance Plan to accomodate changes which have occurred i since the plan was adopted. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-4 Powers moved, Larson second to accept the resignation of the Employee Relations Director ( W. Doyle Williams ) effective February 25, 1978, and appoint the City Administrator to tho position of Acting Director until a replacement is found. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-5 Strain moved, Allen second to approve the following licenses and bonds Mast&.Installer and Heating Contractor received from Kenneth Smidt R. R. # 3 Spring Valley, Minn. A bond.in the amount of $5,000. has been submitted; Ti'-m McPhee, Byron, Minn. A bond in the amount of $5,000.00 has been submitted ; Master -Installer from Robert P. Klocke of R. # 2.Hayfield, Minnesota. A bond in the amount of $5,000. has been submitted. Auction license was received from Kenneth R. Batzel 1409 North Broadway # 67 to hold an auction at the Olmsted County .Fairgrounds on February 4, 1978.Items to be auctioned are snow m)biles clothing etc. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-6 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 68- 8.approving the transfer of $59,149.88.to cover local share of the State Shade Tree Program. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.. E-7 Gray moved,.Solinggr second to adopt Resolution No. 69-78 authorizing he City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. Feb. 8, 1978 for the furnishing two diesel powered sludge applicator truck. or the Water Reclamation Plant. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 I Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 70-78 awarding the Ad for traffic paint for the season to Premier Sales Corporation. The total amount of the contract would be $8,621.25. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. f ion 81-16 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 32. February 6, 1978 Agenda Item E-9 Solinger moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 71-78 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on the following: 1,250 GPM pumper truck with an articulating arm. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. February 28, 1978. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Larson moved, Allen second to adopt .Resolution.No. 72-78 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on the following: Furnishing and Installing of an automatic sprinkler system at the Rochester Civic Theatre building. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. February 28, 1978. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-11 Larson moved, Powers second to approve the semi-monthly bills ( list attached ).in the amount of $291,595.19. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-12 Solinger moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 73 78 requesting special legislation which would restrict entrance to the Fire Department to those persons who are under the age of 35 years. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-13 Allen moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 74-78 approving two additions to the Personnel Policy as follows: Solicitat- ions and payroll deductions. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-14 Powers moved, Larson second to approve the application for a Planned Unit Development ( amended Preliminary plan - PUD-R-19 ) located at 1500-1530 Highway 52 North. Roger Toulouse of TSP Engineers, Inc. 126 26th Street N. W. and commented about the parking. He stated studei park on the Avenue and has been a problem. Alderman Larson suggested a hedge be planted along the area. This will hamper people from parkini and walking around the hedge. Sue Brointon of 1512 16 1/2 Avenue N. W stated that the parking problems were from the John Marshall students and that she thought a hedge will help. She.stated that with this type of hedge the neighbors will be in:favor of the plan. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion.carried. The plan is approved with the planting of a edge included. E-15 Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolutions 75-78 and 76-78 de- claring the costs to be assessed and order preparation of the assesseei roll -and order a hearing to be held on March 6, 1978 on the following Project No. 6241-4-77 J 8591 Watermain Extension on 41st Street N. W. from West Line of Replat No. 2 Sunrise Estates Second Subdivision to point 660' East of the Northwest Corner Section 23, Cascade Township yes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-16 arson moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 77-78 pproving the Proposal for dngineering services for basic construction in Resubdivision of Outlot A Meadow Park 5th Subdivision. Ayes (7), lays (0). Motion carried. McGhie and Betts, Inc. are the Engineering firm. its t RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE. COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No_ 32 - FPhruary 6, 1_Q79 Agenda Item E-17 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 78• 77 approving a proposal for engineering services with McGhie and Bett! Inc. for basic construction in Innsbruck One - Project No. 7803-1-78 J 8625. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-18 Strain moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 79-78 approving a proposal for engineering servi.ces with McGhie and Betts for basic construction in Elton Hills North 3rd Subdivision, Project No. 7602-3-78 J 8627. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-19 Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 80-78 accepting the Engineers report and order.a hearing to be held on March 6, 1978 on Project No. 7002-0-78 J 8629 Extension of Sanitary Sewer Service from 24th Avenue S. E. to serve three acres of land to be platted as Fierke's Subdivision. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-20 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 81-78 initiating eminent domain to acquire an easement over Cordul Establishment property in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 16, Cascade Township for the extension of a sewermain from the NW District Trunkline to Cascade Ridge Subdivision. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried: E-2.1 Allen moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 82-78 accepting the engineers report and ordering a hearing to be held March 6, 1978 on Project No. 7802-0-78 J 8630 Watermain in 18th Avenue.N. W. abutting Western First Subdivision and Sanitary Sewer in the SE1/4 NW 1/4 and NE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 15 Cascade Township to serve Western First Sub.. and other lands. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.. E-22 Powers moved, Solinger second.to approve and adopt Resolutions No. 83-78 and 84-78 ordering a feasibility report on Project No. 7804 J 8631 Sanitary Sewer Pumping Station and Forcemain to serve a portioi of Green Meadows 2nd Subdivision and other lands along Salem Road in Sections 4 and 9, Rochester Township based upon the condition that the property owners agree to pay 40% of the initial project costs. The amount of project costs over and above those costs directly attributed to the petitioners property would be reimbursed to the petitioners when additional properties are annexed to the City and assessments paid. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-23 Solinger moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 85-78 pertaining to certain improvements on a portion of Trunk Highway No. 14 and 52 in the City of Rochester to be maintained by the Department of Transport- ation Highway Division for a total cost to the City of $151,000. The City appropriated $128,520 and the balance of the cost of the project will be paid for from the City's allocation of Municipal State Aid funds. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-24 This item - Restricting parking in the St. Mary's area (20.5) No Parking Zones to read: West Center Street on the north side from Ly�� -A- RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting # 32 - February 6, 1978 Agenda Item E- 24 E- 25 E- 26 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 12th Avenue to 16th Avenue, between 6:00 A.M. to 9`.00 A. M. and 3:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Friday was adopted by Resolution on the January.16, 1978 Council meeting. Powers moved, Gray second to refer the establii;shing of a hearing to increase the basic rates for sewer service to the March 6, 1978 Council meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Allen second to approve the removing of parking on emergency basis on 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue from 6th to 8th Street which is East of 4th and West of 5th Avenue and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution -for adoption. Ayes (7), Nay.( (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance Rezoning certain property and amending Ordinance No. 165� known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester, Minnesota from M-lFF to B-4FF located at 5th St. and llth Avenue N. W. ( Texaco. Inc.) was given its second reading. Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance Rezoning certain property and amending Ordinance No. 165� known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester Minnesota from R-1 to R-3 property located in Lot 32, Auditor's Plat "A" Alexander Builders and Mayo Foundation was given.its second reading. Allen moved, Larson second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance regulating the business of Limousine Service; providing for the issuance of Franchises and Licenses; imposing penalties for violations; issuing a franchise to Ivan J. Rojas; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances by adding Chapter 159, was given its first reading Larson moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 86-78 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a contract with Pfeifer and Shultz/HDR, Inc. for engineering services and purchases of three transmissometers at the Silver Lake Plant at a cost of $2,500.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution 87-78 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a contract with Koch Fuels, Inc. for fuel at a cost of $81,095.85. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 88-78 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a purchase order agreement with Yarway Corporation for furnishing expansion joints for steamline at a cost of $2,584.04. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Gray moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 89-78 approving L_ RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE' COMMON COUNCIL 8- CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 32 - February 6, 1978 Agenda Item F-1 a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a purchase order agreement with American Pulverizer Company for furnishing pulverizer parts for Unit # 4 Silver Lake Plant at a cost of $2,693.5( Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 90-78 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a contract with R. W. Beck and Associates for consulting services relating to the preparation of a proposal to the Federal Department of Energy at a cost of $5,000.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 91-78 appnovi.ng a resolution of the Public Utility Board requesting authorization to pay the 1978 Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association membership du at a cost of $1,800.00. Ayes (7), Nays-(0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Gray second.to adopt Resolution No. 92-78 approving a resolution and recommendation by the Public Utility Department that amendments be made to the Charter of the City of Rochester in Sections 147-159 of the Charter by repealing Sec. 159 and amending Sections 147,148,149,150,151,152,153,154, 155, and 156. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 93-78 approving an ;,agreement with Nelson TV and Appliance for rental of the west row of nine parking stalls in the South Broadway Fire Hall Lot. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Strain moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 94-78 approving a lease agreement between the City of Rochester and Senior Citizens Inc. leasing the premises known as the Armory ( North Broadway ) for the period of 50 years to be used for senior citizen activities at a nominal rent of $1.00 per year. The City agrees to provide Senior Citizens Inc. not to exceed $455,000.00 of federal funds to be used for remodeling and rehabilitating the building. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Gray second to instruct the Mayor to draft a letter to the legislat ors; stating the Council's opposition to the bill re- quiring all public office seekers to run in the fall election. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.. Having no further business, Allen moved, Gray 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 follow- ing members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Gray Larson, Powers, Solinger, and Strain. Absent: None. B-1 A Hearing on the Proposed Assessment for New Sidewalk Project No. 1- 1977 J 8584 Both Sides - 3rd Place N. W. - 36th Ave. N. W. to 3rd St. 820 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 32 - February 6, 1978 Agenda Item B-1 N. W. - 2nd St. N. W. to 36th Ave. N. W. to Manor Woods Dr. N. W. West Side 37th Ave. N. W. 3 remaining lots south of 2nd St. N. W. Harvey Krause of 3702 1st Pl. N. W. wished to be heard and stated that his sidewalk is not put in even and water stands on it plus the fire hydrant might cause a problem with the height of it. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the Nearing. Allen moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolutioi No. 95-78 accepting the assessments. The Street and Alley Supt. will check the sidewalk of Harvey Krause in the spring when we can tell if drainage will be a problem, if a�,problem arises, this will be fixed. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the New Sidewalk Project No. 5-1977.J 8588 Both sides 25th Ave. N. W. - 18 112 St. N. W. to 21st Ave. N. W.; north side 23r St. N. W. - 23rd Ave. N. W. to 25th Ave. N. W. ; south side 22nd St. N. W. - 21st Ave. N. W. to 25th Ave. N. W. ; north side 22nd St. N. W. - 23rd Ave. N. W. to 25th Ave. N. W. Wishing to be heard was Alfred Petosky of 2307 23rd Ave. N. W. and stated that the project was not finished. Fill in was not completed. Also, concerned about the curbing, blacktop is in the corner. Roger Plumb stated that the Street and Alley department would repair the corner if it is in need of repair. The Contractor will be notified to clean up the area, this will be inspected in the spring. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 96-78 approving the assessments as proposed. Ayes (7)', Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 1-1976 J 8555. Bill Fitzgerald of 926 2nd St. N. W. wished to be heard, and was concerned about billing. He bought a house and the former owner was supposei.to pay for the assessment. Mr. Fitzgerald was told that the former owner would have to be contacted by him to see if he would pay the assessment. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Gray moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 97-78 approving the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for Four Sidewalk Replacements. Lot 1, Block 3 Sandersons, Lot 3, Block 3 Sandersons Lot 7, Block 9, Head and McMahon and Lot 32, Block 2, West Lawn. Having no one presen that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Strain moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 98-78 accepting the assess- ments. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for Sewer and.Water Fad-flities to serve the Glatzmaier Enterprises property at 1900 North Broadway Project No. 7201-0-75 J 8523. Wishing to'be heard was Ed Moline 223 Vanir Court N. W. and appeared on behalf of the Rochester Bus Lines and objected to the cost. He also had objections to the easement which has not been signed and the road has not been brought up to leve Having no one else present that wishes to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 32 - February 6, 1978 Agenda Item B-5 99-78 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-6 A Hearing on the Project No. 6315-3-76 J 8558 Curb and Gutter on both sides of 15th Ave. S. W. from 6th to 7th St. and on north side of 7th Street S. W. from 15th Avenue to 132 feet east. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Gray moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 100-78 approving the assessments. Ayes (7)', Nays (0). Motion carried. B-7 A Hearing on the Proposed Improvements - Sanitary Sewer and Waterma.i.n extensions to 'serve Block 1, Knollwood Acres Project No. 6107-78 J 8607. Having no one present that wishes to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 101-78 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-8 A Hearing on the proposal to amend the official Street Map for Allen- dale Subdivision. Wishing to be heard was Emil Pel.nar of 2030 31st Place N. W. and objected to the street widths, but recommended that the staff recommendations be adopted. John Williman of 1925 31st Place N. W. urged the Council to maintain the minimum street width, but recommended the staff report to be adopted. Richard Smith of 1924 30th Place N. W. urged the staff recommendation to be adopted. Russ Clover of 2016 31 P1. N. W. wanted the staff recommendation to be adopted. A letter of objection was read and urged the Planning Commission's report. Having no one'else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Larson moved, Allen second to approve the Planning and Zoning Department Recommendation dated January 5, 1978 and November 22, 1977. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. The City Attorney is instructed to prepare an Ordinan( B-9 A Hearing on the Petition to Change the Zoning District from B-4FF (General Business - Flood Fringe _ to B-3FF ( General Businesss Flood Fringe ) for property bordered by Third Avenue S. E. Fourth St. S. E. , Bear Creek and the Zumbro River. Jay Bagne of 2018 26th Ave. N. W. was present for any questions. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers movdd, Solinger second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-10 A Hearing on the Final Plat for Real Estate Center First Subdivision. Paula Chamberland of 17th Avenue N. W. was present and stated that the contractor should keep the sidewalks clean so people don't have to walk in mud while under construction. Having no one else present that wishes to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 102-78 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-11 A Hearing on the Review of. Willow Creek Sewer District Area Zone Chan ge request # 78-1 by Rochester Petroleum Equipment , Inc. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President.Postier closed the hearing. Larson moved, Allen second to approve this and make a recommendation to the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners. Ayes (7), Na s Ca ri 82:1 822 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item B-12 D-1 G-1 E-2 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 Regular Meeting No. 32 - February 6, 1978 A Hearing on the Petition to vacate Wright Court S. E. Mary Mo.ylan of 1426 Graham Court wished to be heard and stated if this was normal to vacate a street before a.final plan was presented. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Allen second to deny this petition Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Mary Overton of the Women's Resource Center and the Tenant's Associat addressed the Council on the problem citizens have with high rents in the City. She presented pictures of the conditions of apartments in the City and the high cost to rent these. She stated most of thes( were not qualified to be rented and did not meet the standards of the City. Roger Plumb, Public Services Director stated that the City cannot hire enough inspectors to go around checking all the apartment! in the City. We check only those who complain—l".),i Allen moved, Gray second to remove the Taxi -Cab Leasi.ng question from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Allen second to not allow the sale or leasing of cabs, and to follow the current Ordinance. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance regarding the license for Sauna and Massage parlors will be read later. An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property and Amending Ordinance No. 1659 known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester, Minnesota ( B-3FF General Business District - Flood Fringe ( Zumbro Development Company ) was given its first reading. An Ordinance Relating to the Licensing and Regulation of the Business of Saunas and Massages; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Sectio 162.010, 162.030, 162.100, 162.110, 162.130, 162.140, and adding Section 162.091. was given its first reading. A copy of the Ordinance and a letter from the City Attorney's office and a summary of :. Police and Health Department reports were attached to the agenda and were considered at a Committee of the Whole 2-6-78. An Ordinance Relating to Building Regulations and the Licensing and regulations of the Business of Selling Companionship; providing for inspections; and imposing penalties for violations; amending Rocheste Code of Ordinances by adding Chapter 191 was given its first reading. A copy of the Ordinance and a letter from the City Attorney's office and a summary of Police and Health Department reports were attached t the agenda and were considered at a Committee of the Whole 2-6-78. Solinger moved, Strain second to approve and adopt Resolution No. 103- 78 certifying the results of the November 2, 1976 referendum on the ballot question of "Shall the City Council be allowed to issue 'on sale' licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor.at retail in excess of the number now permitted by law. Yes 10,681 - no 10,410. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. on i Agenda Item i RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 823 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 32 - February 6, 1978 City Clerk Information - February 6, 1978 1. Minutes of the Standing Committee - 1-16-78 2. Minutes of the Standing Committee - 1-23-78 3. Letter from Downtown Council re: truck bypass ( ref to Public Services Dept. for status report.) 4. Petition to Ban Parking on 14th Avenue S. W. ( Ref. to Public Services Dept. for review and recommendation ) 5. Letter from Marilyn R1 Rhodes re: street numbering 6. Letter from Apache Mall re: Traffic problem on 16th St. S. W. ( Ref. to Pub. Services Dept. for review and recommendation ) 7. Letter from Thomas Tiedeman re: Taxicab service. 8. Letter from Virginia Polikowsky re: 12 hour parking prohibition (ref. to Pub. Services Dept. for review and response ) 9. Letter to Minnesota .Department of Transportation from Ray Kempf re: handicapped transportation. 10. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Panhnyzens re: street numbering 11. Referred to Planning and Zoning: a. petitions to annex approx 31 acres in Cascade Township ( The( Wel 1 ner ) b. petition to annex approx. 42 acres in Haverhill Twp. ( Harvey Ratzleff )