HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-1978RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
.Special Meeting of the Common Council # 45_-.May.
COUNCIL ..901
22, 1978
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A-1 President Postier called the special meeting to order at 4:45 P.M. in
the Public Library AudJorium:- The followi-ng members being present:
President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Gray, Larson, Powers, Solinger and
Strain. Absent: None.
The call of the special meeting was read by President Postier, the
same being called for the purpose of instructing the City Clerk to
advertise for bids on Runway 2-20 at the Rochester Municipal Airport
Phase II and any other business the Council may deem proper.
E-1 Allen moved, Larson second to instruct the City Clerk to.advertise
for bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on June 16, 1978 for Runway 2-20
Phase II at the Rochester Municipal Airport. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
F-1 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 359-78
approving the cost estimate and financing plan -for the Pine -Landmark
project. The Common Council hereby finds that the public costs assoc-
iated with the project as proposed are financially feasible and the Ci
hereby commits itself to implementation of these public improvements
subject to the successful negotiation and execution of a Phase II
agreement between the City and the developers of the Pine -Landmark
project. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 An Ordinance correcting the legal description of property rezoned by
Ordinance No. 1907 ( Gooding High Point Condominiums ) was given its
first reading. Gray moved, Larson second to suspend the rules and give
this ordinance a second reading. Upon Roll Call vote, Aldermen Allen,
Gray, Larson, Powers, Solinger, and Strain and President Postier
voted aye. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried and the Ordinance was
given its second reading. Powers moved, Gray second to adopt the Or-
dinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Larson moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 360-7�
orrecting the error in. -.the legal description contained in Resolution
o. 400-77 Lots 5,6, and 7 of Block 17 Head and McMahon's Addition
( Gooding High Point Condominiums ). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion
arried.
H-1 layor Alex Smekta presented a letter to the Common Council at this
time regarding a citizen complaint on the residence of Dr. Joseph
uffy, duly elected Second Ward Alderman at the May 16., 1978 election.
he letter is as follows:
he Honorable Alex P. Smekta May 19, 1978
ayor of Rochester
ity Hall
Rochester, Minnesota
Pear Mayor Smekta:
a citizen of second ward, I would like to express a concern
902 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Special Meeting of the Common Council No. 45 - May 22, 1978
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over the recent election for alderman in my ward.
From reading the "Post Bulletin ", I must assume there could be a
question of residence legality of the new alderman -elect, Dr. Joseph
Duffy. Also.through the "Post Bulletin", Alderman Gray has stated
that he would not support any charge to this effect.
I do not think this is a decision Alderman Gray can make. I wish to
make no allegation or charge towards Dr. Duffy's good intentions,
integrity, or honesty. However , if there is the slightest doubt
of the required residence legality, I feel it should be investigated
I would therefore, ask that you i.ni.tiate whatever action is needed
to determine if Dr. Duffy was or was not a legal resident, for the
position of the alderman of the second ward, at the time of the
recent election. Further, that these results, either way be published
in the"Post Bulletin".
Thank you,
s/
William Canfield
920 SW 114 Street
Rochester, Minnesota 55901
Based on the above letter, Strain moved, Larson second to instruct
the City Attorney to investigate this matter and report to the Council
on his findings. Ayes. (6), Nays (0). Alderman Gray abstained. Motion
carried.
Gerald Swanson, City Attorney stated that we have a legal requirement
to start action seven days after the canvass has been completed. This
is started with this special'meeting. He also stated that the legal
question was whether the Charter provision is superceded,by the
State Statutes.
Having no further &sne�s, Strain moved, Larson second to adjourn the
meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0) - Motion carried.
City Clerk