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CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Adjourned Meeting No. 10 - August 14, 1978
President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the
following members being present : President Postier, Aldermen Duffy
Larson, Powers. Absent: Aldermen Allen, Solinger and Strain.
Powers moved, Larson second to approve the minutes of .the August 7,
1978 meeting. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried.
A Hearing on the Selection of a Preferred Alternative for the COB
One -Way Street System. A presentation was made by Dick Wolsfeld
of the consulting firm of Bather, Ringrose, Wolsfeld, Jarvis and Gardr
Inc. of Edina, Minnesota who prepared the environmental studies for
the proposed CBD One -Way Street system. At this time the consultants
have identified the existing problems along Broadway through the down-
town area, identified eight alternative pairings of avenues and diagor
and evaluated the impacts on each of the eight alternatives.
This information is found in the Identification and Evaluation
of Alternative Solutions - North -South One- Way Streets Downtown
Rochester dated August, 1978 booklet on file with the City Clerk.
Also wishing to be heard was Richard Ehrick, Chairman of the Downtown
Development District Advisory Board. Mr. Ehrick stated that in June,
1975 his committee made a report on goals and objectives necessary
for the Downtown Development District . He referred to another report
made by Feinknoph which recommended the implementation of the Down-
town Development District. Based on these reports the Downtown
Development District Advisory Board recommended to the Common Council
that Alternative.3A be chosen as the best alternative. Mr. Ehrick
did note that this decision by the Downtown Development District
Board was not unaminous. Wishing to be heard was Cynthia Daube
of 1130 6th St. S. W. as a member of the FLOW Committee and stated
that they agreed that alternative 3A was the best alternative and
recommended that route to the Council. Willard Knapp of 730 5th St.
S. W. was present and thanked President Posti.er for the use of his
boats in the flood of July 5. Mr. Knapp also stated that he recommed-
ded that a circle drive be made around the City. Amy Caucatt of 716
28th Street N. W. wished to know if the noise standard,which would
increase, if any of the alternatives were used could be revised by
the PCA. Mr. Wolsfeld stated that they would try and get this
revision when they knew what alternative would be used. Peter Nesset
607 9th Avenue S. W. stated that the City should promote mass transit
and we would not need automobiles and would not have to worry about
streets. Wishing to be heard was Gary Meline, and he represented the
Chamber of Commerce and submitted a letter on their behalf stating
that alternate 2A be chosen as the street pattern. Having no one else
present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing.
Larson moved, Powers second to table this for further study and
discussion. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Larson moved, Powers second to approve the request to conduct a foot
race received from the Rochester Track Club for Sunday October 1,
1978 at 1:00 P.M. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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Adjourned Meeting No. 10 - August 14, 1978
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E-2 Powers moved, Duffy second to approve the following licenses and
bonds: Application for 3.2 beer license for the Greek Festival in the
4H building at the Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 20, 1978. Applicatic
for a dance permit for the annual Policemen's Ball to be held in
the Mayo Civic Auditorium on September 29, 1978 from 8:30 P.M. to
1:00 A.M. Ayes (4), Nays (0).'Motion carried.
E-3 Larson moved, Duffy second to approve the appointment of Wolfgang
Balzer of Weinheim Germany as Rochester Symphony Orchestra Conductor
commencing September 1, 1978 at a'salary of $1,500. per month. This
is a temporary position and will terminate May 31, 1979. This appoini
ment is contingent upon Mr. Balzer obtaining his work papers from
Germany. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-4 Larson moved, Duffy second to approve the purchase of property at
701 loth Avenue S. E./ Orville Rowland in the amount of $61,500.00.
Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried. Supplemental figures can be workec
out when the formula is available.
E-5 Larson moved, Powers second to approve the authorization of payment
of $324,625.50 to Allstate Paving :,:,Inc.. and $26,315.39 to McGhie
and Betts, Inc. contractors and engineers for Phase II concrete
Overlay Runway 2-20 at the Rochester Municipal Airport. Ayes (4)
Nays (0)., Motion carried.
Having no further. business, Larson moved, Duffy second to adjourn the
meeting. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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