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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-1992G 1 11 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 3921 Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 1, 1992 Agenda Item Councilmembers were sworn in at 2:OO P.M. by City Clerk Carole A. Grimm. Those being sworn to office and ac u pting the duties of the office of Councilmember is as follows: Councilmember at Large Nancy Selby, Councilmembers Chuck Canfield = Second Ward, John Hunziker, Fourth Ward, David H. Senjem, Sixth Ward. A-1 President Selby called the meeting to order at 2:05 P.M., the follow- ing members being present, President Selby, Councilmembers Canfield, Crawford, Hunziker, McConnell, Petersson and Senjem. Absent: None. Petersson moved, Crawford second to approve the minutes of the May 18, and 21, 1992 meetings. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. C-1 President Nancy Selby presented her annual address to the City .(text of this address is at the back of the minutes ). C-2 Petersson moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 310-92, a,b,c 311-92 and 312-92 as follows: Resolution No. 310-92 adopting the Roberts Rules or Order for the conduct of business by the Council. Resolution No. 311-92 adopting the Rules and Regulations for.Order of Business of the Council. Resolution No. 312-92 establishing committees of the Common Council prescribing their functions and duties, and providing appointment to members of subcommittees. Ayes (7), Nays .(0).Motion carried. C-3 Crawford.moved, Hunziker second to approve the following appointments to various -committees by Nancy Selby. Finance Crawford, Petersson and Selby. Public Safety- McConnell, Senjem and Selby. Public Works- McConnell, Hunziker and Selby Personnel Advisory - Canfield, Chm. Petersson and Hunziker Board of Equalization - Petersson, Chm. Crawford and Hunziker Rochester Public Utility - Petersson Intergovernmental - Selby Flood Control - Hunziker, Chm. Canfield-, Crawford and Senjem. RAEDI- Hunziker and Crawford Civil Defense - Mayor Hazama, McConnell, Canfield and Selby PASC- Canfield and Senjem ROCOG - Mayor Hazama, Canfield, McConnell, Petersson and Senjem. Facilities City/County - Petersson and Selby Downtown Development - Crawford and Senjem Joint Powers Board - Canfield, Hunziker , Crawford and Senjem Convention Bureau —Petersson and McConnell HRA - Petersson, Selby and Senjem Environmental - McConnell Strategic Planning - Crawford, Chm, Canfield and Petersson Construction - Hunziker and Selby Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. C-4 Mayor Hazama presented his annual_message to the City of Rochester. This text also will be printed at the end of the minutes. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 392 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1.- June 1, 1992 Agenda Item C-5 Crawford moved, McConnell second.to.adopt Resolution No. 313-92 designating the Rochester Post Bulletin as the official newspaper for. the official printing and advertising of the City of Rochester for the year 1992. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. D-1 Charles.Crutchfield III of 114 6th Avenue S. E. wished to be heard regarding the parking ticket he received,on Martin Luther King Day and protested this ticket on this holiday. He took the matter to court and as part of the court order he was to present his case to the City Council for a possible solution. It is the recommendation of staff that if the Council is to change the parking regulations, then it be referred to staff to search out the financial implications and parking fee adjustments, to compensate for losses incurred by free parking. Mr. Crutchfield stated that he had experienced other iscriminatory actions both in Rochester and Minneapolis since he came to Mn. to work. The Council took no action. E-1 Hunziker moved, Petersson second to to approve a payment to Larkin, Hoffman, Daley and Lindgren of $20,000 in excess of the previously approved -max. fee of $25,000.00. This would bring the total approved payment to $45,000.00. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Alderman McConnell voted nay. Motion carried. Councilmember McConnell left the Council meeting in a 15 minute protest of this approved payment. Councilmember McConnell left at 2:50 P.M. E-2 Crawford moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No..314-92 approving the Biospherics matter in the sum of $20,000. This is in settlement of claims'in both parties for the Water Reclamation Plant. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-3 Canfield moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 315-92 approving a Mayo Civic Center Arena Rental Agreement for the Contineni Basketball Assoc. team to be located in Rochester and that the rental fee be $1500 per game rental charge for the 1995-1996 regular season games. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried. This also included a three year extension of the Mayo Civic Center concession contract with the Kahler Corporation. _ Alderman McConnell arrived back - 3:00 P.M. E-4 Petersson. moved, Canfield second to approve the initiation of a General Development Plan for all the DNR lands in the Olmsted County Campus/RCC area. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-5 Canfield moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 316-92 supporting the proposed amendments to the Clean Water Act which is being proposed by the EPA on the Federal level. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-6 Hunziker moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 317-92 approving the sale of property located at 319- South Broadway subject to the following conditions: RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY QQFl RgCHEggT INNESOTA 3923 Annual Meeting No. - June 1,9 Agenda Item E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 E-10 E-11 E-12 E-13 1. Entering into a purchase agreement with Mr. Allman obligating him perform the work outlined in his proposal. 2. Conveyance by.quit claim deed. 3. The deed would contain a clause prohibiting the future use of the property for, adult entertainment uses. 4. Closing.to occur within (60) days of Council Action. The purchase price is $15,300. by Jeff Allman. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Crawford moved, Senjem second to approve the request by the Rochester Art Center to place banners on City light poles as shown�on the plan as submitted with the Request for Council Action. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Petersson moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 317A-92 approving the low qualifying bid of $43,773:00 by Nielson of Brooklyn Park Mn. for Restaurant equipment at the Snack Bar at the Rochester Municipal Airport. Ayes (7.), Nays (0).Motion carried. Hunziker moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 318-92 approving the State Aid Agreement in the amount of.$8,422.78 which is the State share of a purchase of 17 radios for the Rochester Municipal Airport. The City share is $4,211.40 and the total purchase price is $12,634.18. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.. Petersson moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 319-92 accepting the low bid of Alvin E.. Benike in the amount of $132,200.00 for Remodeling the Snack Bar area at the -Rochester Airport and the low bid of $18,424.00 submitted by Valley Contracting for Asbestos Removal -of the Ceiling area in the Termainal Building -Snack Bar area. This also includes approving the State.Aid agreement in the amount of $74,000. which also includes the on -going monitoring for the asbestos removal and beyond construction. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Petersson moved, Canfield second to adopt the following resolution as approved by the Public Utility Board: Resolution No. 320-92 approving a contract agreement with Elcor Const. Inc. for the Mayo Foundation Substation 4th Ave. West under- ground duct project. This is in the amount of $1,392,982.95. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Canfield moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 321-92 setting a hearing date of June 15, 1992 to consider abatement proceed ings for 807 9th Avenue S. E. which is considered hazardous structure or hazardous property. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Petersson moved, Hunziker second to approve the following licenses and bonds: Sewer and Drain - Underground Construction - Roch.Mn. Sidewalk Construction Tilford Brothers - Roch.Mn. Sign Erection and Maintenance - Attracta Sign Inc. St. Louis Park Mn. 3924 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 1,'1992 Agenda Item E-13 Miscellaneous Activiites - Rochester Post Bulleting - July 4 Fireworks. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-14 Canfield moved, Petersson second to approve the Rochesterfest Activiites during the week of June 19 - 28, 1992 which is listed on the Request for Council Action. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-15 Senjem moved, McConnell second to approve the prepared Resolution No. 322-92 approving the proposed street closings for the Rochesterfe with the changes as presented by Joe.Powers. Mr. Powers of 1430 Damo Ct. S.E. was present and requested the changes. The changes are reflected in the resolution. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-16 Petersson moved, McConnell second to approve the transfer of the On -Sale Intoxicating liquor and Sunday Liquor from Joe Thomas to Margaret Pfaff on the Hollywood Bar located at 307 South Broadway. Ms. Pfaff was present and stated that she would remodel this and open later -this summer. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-17 Crawford moved, Petersson second to approve the Accounts Payable in t amount of $1,243,844.85 - list on file with the City Clerk. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Mo.tion carried. E-18 Petersson moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 323-92 approving the request to annex 6.4 acres of vacant land located south of 25th St. S.WV west of Oakridge Dr. S.W. (Curtis Svendland ). Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion-carried. E-19 Crawford moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 324-92 -setting.a date for hearing of July 6, 1992 on the proposed vacation of the alley ROW adjacent to Lot 22, Blk 1, Flather's Addition. (Gregory Hovland ) Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-20 Petersson moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 325-92 and 326-92 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering a public hearing on July 6, 1992 on the Project 6107-87 J 8952 - Project 8006 J 8729 - Project 6107-88 J.8993..- Project No..8101 J 8752 - Reassessment on certain lots in Golden Hill, Hilmer's_Hi.ghview Acres, Oak Hills an Toogood Plaza. List on file with the City Clerk. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-21 Crawford moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 327-92 and 328-92 approving the project initiation and ordering a public hearing to be held on July 6, 1992 on Project 9288 J 9245 — Reconstruction of Residential Alleys at Four locations in the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-22 McConnell moved, Hunziker second to approve the request for an amendment to Ordinance pertaining to Sound Device Permits which restricts the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. This was requested to allow Rochester Civic Music to conduct outdoor concerts and 4chEsterft to con ct the street �an?.e which re ui es s d devi e i, y orneMoyi6� pgr pjg8 an r . or ado pt1N . yes �y�,Nay$ �� RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Annual Meeting No. 1 ROC�u STIERI _MZNNESOTA Agenda Item E-23 E-24 F-1 McConnell moved, Hunziker second to adopt.Resolution No. 329-92 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on New Sidewalk Project Nol 1- 1992 J 9234 N.W. area..Bids to be opened at 1.1:00 A.M. on July 1, 1992. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Hunziker moved, Canfield second tc izing the City Clerk to advertise 2-1992 J 9235 Bids to be opened Ayes (7). Nays (0).Motion carried. adopt Resolution No. 330-92 author - for bids on New Sidewalk Project No. at 11:OO A.M. on July 1, 1992. An Ordinance Amending Sec. 117.06 of RCO relating to Special Restrictions on the Issuance of a Sound Device.or Apparatus Permit. This was given its first reading. Petersson moved, Crawford second to suspend the rules and give this Ord..a second reading. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Canfield, Crawford,Hunziker, McConnell Petersson , Senjem and President Selby voted aye. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. The Ordinance was given its second reading. Peterssoi moved, Canfield second to adopt the Ordinance as read. /lyes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. An Ordinance annexing to the City 6.14 acres of lands in portions of the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Seca 30 and SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 19 Haverhill Township was.given.its second reading. McConnell moved, Petersson second to adopt the Ord. as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance.Annexing to the City 49.89 acres of lands in NW 1/4 of Sec. 17 T 107N R14W Cascade Township was given its second reading Canfield moved, Petersson second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0').Motion carried. Crawford moved, McConnell second to approve the resolution for Basic Construction in Bamber Ridge 2nd Sub. Willow Dev. and Elcor Construction. Resolution No. 331-92 was adopted. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. McConnell moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 332-92 approving an owner contract for Basic Const. in Bandel Hills 6th Sub. Schmidt -Daley Partnership and Road Constructors, Inc. Ayes (7), Nays.(0).Motion carried. Petersson moved, Senjem second to adopt Resolution No. 333-92 approvi an owner contract for Basic Construction in Lincolnshire 5th Sub. to serve lots 20-23 Blk l and Lots 8-12 Blk 2 Younge Builders and Road Constructors, Inc. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Having no further business Canfield moved, Petersson second to adjourn the meeting until 7:30.P.M. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried ���� RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 -June 1, 1992 Agenda Item A-1 President Selby called the meeting -td order at 7:30 P.M., the following members being present:Presiden.t Selby Councilmembers Canfie Crawford,Hunziker, McConnell, Petersson and Senjem. Absent: None. B-1 A Hearing on the Project 7022 Snow.Removal for "the City of Rochester residents. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Canfield moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 334-TT92 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), �gyg0(Q�. oti?y gjkr�e�estwayManoriRVA �hQill of Judith Kilde -amt. B-2 A Hearing on the proposed assessment on Delinquent Sewer and Water Service. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Petersson moved, Senjem second to adopt Resolution No. 335-92 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-3 A Hearing on the proposed assessment on Weed -Eradication in the City of Rochester. Having no one present that wished to be heard, Presiden Selby closed the hearing. McConnell moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 336-92 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-4 A Hearing on the proposed assessment on Debris Removal in the City of Rochester. Having no one present that wished to be heard, Presiden Selby closed the hearing. Senjem moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 337-92 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-5 A Hearing on the proposed assessment on Tree Removal in the City of Rochester. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Crawford moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 338-92 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-6 A Hearing on the proposed project No. 7301-91 J 9173 - Extension of NW Trunkline Sewer, NW Plaza to Douglas Trail, Watermain and San. Sewer to 600 Feet West of 50th Avenue N. W. Wishing to be heard was AI Weins who represented Cascade'Township Board in total. They are in complete approval of the Church and Golf View Estates receiving these services, but they urge the Council to run this further into a triangle from 55th St. NW along the Douglas Trail to 50th Ave and 50th Ave. from Douglas Trail South to 55th St. He stated that this could be done for $150,000. and would save digging up a road on 55th St. N.W. Wishing to be heard was John Arnold on behalf of Schmidt Daley property and urged the Council to adopt this project. The annexation of 49 + acres later in this meeting will need this service Wishing to be heard was John Kroenig•of 4021 55ht St. N. W. and represented Holy Spirit Catholic church which currently has 225 fam- ilies and they urged the Council to approve this so that they can build .soon. 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA '"927 Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 1 ,1992 Agenda Item B-6 Wishing to be heard was Ed Pompein of 952 Skyline Dr. S.W. and urged the adoption of this project so that he can proceed with Phase II of his construction project. Wishing to be heard was Ron Seeger of 21 1st St. S. W. and is the owner of the property next to the church and urged the Council to approve this project. John Scharr of 1728 8th St. S. W. represented the Catholic School which will be built in connection with Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He stated that they need this service in order to start building and the sooner the better. They have many children in town that would be attending this school. Robert Ward of 951 Skyline Dr. S.W. was present and warned the Council about the assessments to the property. He reminded them that the assessment cannot be more than the value to the property. Cordul= has already paid for a sewer line and for the City to receiv( money from this project would just not happen. Mr. Roger Plumb, Public Services Dir. showed the Council where this sewer line is and it is no need to extend the project to the triangle as suggested by Mr. Weins. The City would have close to $5 million dollars in postponed assessments and we could be able to branch off later if this area is annexed and the need is present. Wishing to be heard was Bill Tointon of McGhie and Betts and stated that if this sewer project would be extended it would relieve the NW sewer from the No. Park area. Al Weins wished to be heard again and stated that throughout the years the City and County have cooperated and he hopes that this. will continue. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Canfield moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 339-92 accepting the project. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-7 A Hearing on the Proposed project No. 5511-89 J 9112 - Reconstructiot of Memorial Parkway - TH 14 to 7th Avenue S. W. and on 7th Ave. S.W. from Memorial Parkway to llth St. S. W. Wishing to be heard was Virginia Smith of 836 Memorial Parkway S.W. and wanted to know how the assessment payment works. Mr. Roger Plumb, Public Services Dir. explained the procedure. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. McConnell moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 340-92 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-8 A Hearing on the Proposed Sidewalk Replacement Project 4-1992 J 9241 Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby close( the hearing. Hunziker moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 341-92 approving the project and ordering a bid opening to be held at 11:00 A.M. on July 1, 1992. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. B-9 A Hearing on the Proposed Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 3-1992 J 9240 - SE Rochester_ Having no one present that wished .to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Petersson moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 342-92 adopting the project and ordering bids to be opened on July 1, 1992. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion Carried. 3928 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 1, 1992 Agenda Item B-10 B-11 B-12 B-13 B-14 A Hearing on the Sidewalk Replacement Project 5-1992 J 9243 - Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. 'Crawford moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 343-92 approving the project and ordering bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on July 1, 1992. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Zone Change from R-1 Mixed Single Fam. Res. Dist. to the R-2 Low Density Res. Dist. - Payne Company of 1700 Northwood Dr. N.W. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Hunziker moved, Petersson seconc to approve the change subject to the conditions and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Amending Final Plan for the Easterly Portion of PUD R-96 Hampton Rhodes. Jane Kansier, Planning Dept. explained the procedure of this hearing and those that followed. This was necessai because a vacation notice did not get published which would be a part of the Final Plat and so this hearing can be held - the B-13 Final Plat can be held and a hearing can be held for "13-14" on the Proposed vacation but held over until the notice is published. Wishing to speak was Ron Bailey of Yaggy Colby on behalf of the applicant and urged this approval. He stated that they approve of the conditions. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. McConnell stated that this project is a good project. Petersson asked about who would take care of the street lights - and Mr. Bailey stated that the owners would as it is a private area. Petersson moved, Canfield second to approve the Plan and adopt Resoltuion No. 344-92. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion Carried. A Hearing on the Final Plat of Hampton Rhodes Second . Wishing to be heard was Ron Bailey of Yaggy Colby on behalf of the owners and urged the Council to approve this with the conditions subject to the vacation of the easement on Hampton Rhodes ( hearing on July 6, 1992. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Petersson moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 345-92 approving the plat with the conditions and subject to the hearing on July 6, 1992 on the easement approval. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. A Hearing on the Proposed vacation by Schmidt -Reiland on a portion of the Hampton Rhodes PUD located east of 26th Ave. N. W. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Selby asked that this hearing be continued because it was not published and should be heard again on July 6, 1992. Petersson moved, Crawford second to continue this hearing to July 6, 1992. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. 1 1 Agenda Item E-25 F-1 F-1 H-1 H-2 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ��� CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 1. 1992 Hunziker moved, Petersson second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance No. 71 by allowing driveways up to 32 feet in width and creating a procedure for allowing driveways greater than 32 feet. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. An Ordinace Rezoning property to R-2 on Lot 1 Blk 3, Northern Height East 7th Sub. was given its first reading. An Ordinance Amending and Reenacting Sec. 71.07 of the RCO Relating to the Maximum Driveway Width was given its first reading. Petersson moved, McConnell second to suspend the rules and give this Ordinance a second reading. Upon Roll call vote, Councilmembers Canfield, Crawford, Hunziker, McConnell, Petersson and Senjem and President Selby voted aye. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. The Ordinance was given its second reading. Hunziker moved, Petersson second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Petersson moved, Canfield second to approve the Council support of the efforts by the Chamber of Commerce to look at the feasibility of consolidating services when the City/County are together in the Government Center. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Hunziker moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 346-92 directing the Rochester City Attorney not to defend the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals in Appeal 92-1 initiated by Western Walls, inc. in the matter of Homestead Trails First Replat. Ayes (7) Nays (0).Motion carried. Having no further business, Petersson moved, Crawford second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. ty Cler ,® RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 1. 1992 Agenda Item C-1 Address by President Selby: My address will be brief, to a single point, and a preface of things to come. There's been a lot of rhetoric and verbiage over governmental cooperation and consolidation. The time is upon us to forge ahead with a proposal, a plan of action. I have been doing a lot of reading, thinking, and research - the possibilities are intriguing - and endless. The thoughtful study and planning involved is monumental. Some historic perspective as quoted from a Feb. 1992 American City and County magazine article: Quote: "In the 215 years of existence of the U.S., only 28 cities and counties have united to form one government. 10 of the 28 consolidations appeared in the last 20 years. " End quote. Quote: "Economic frailty and duplication of services are the main 2 factors prompting a renewed look at consolidation."End quote. Noted if total consolidation was put to a vote by citizens, it would lose 4 to 1. Citizens want to retain control of their "space", their way of governance. . Some years ago, the City/County planning departments and health services were merged. Though it is hard to measure if this has been cost saving, it certainly has avoided duplication and more efficient services for the constituents. When I asked the City Administrator as to how the Planning consolidation came about, he said the then City Administrator and he, as assistant City Administrator,changed offices and that the then City Administrator worked on planning department consolidation for months. In other words, consolidation of services is not a slam dunk situation. Thoughtful and meaningful input is necessary - staff and governing bodies. I personally have never thought along the lines of total consolidation. I feel we have to look at each service we offer and how it fits into the marketplace. Accountability is a very important ingredient to me. 1 Agenda Item C-1 C-4 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL . CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 3931 Annual Meeting No,. 1 - June 1, 1992 We should move ahead with discussions leading to action. I believe we should continue to move along on our building plans. As you know, the Chamber of Commerce has offered to prepare a proposal on structure and process to be presented at the July Intergovernmental meeting. Tonight at our dinner meeting, I would like to see this discussion continued. The City Administrator would like to add some viable comments, and I will ask him to start the discussion tonight. Thank you. ANNUAL ADDRESS BY MAYOR HAZAMA: A REFLECTION WITH AN EXCITING FUTURE Congratulations are in order to our newly elected Council Member David Senjem and to all the veterans who were re-elected for another term - President Selby and Council Members Canfield and Hunziker. When graduation time rolls around, it's natural to pause and reflect about the experience one has had in the educational process. Each June, our City government goes through a sort of commencement exercise that allows us to focus on our accomplishments and to challenge us into the future.. June.1991 had us looking optimistically to continue flying the banner of success on a very high standard: 1. We went after our funding for flood control and received an additional 15 million dollars to continue our on -going project. 2. Our effort to keep the Corps of Engineers office in St. Paul was successful in keeping the Corps personnel closer to home. 3. The 79th annual League of Minnesota Cities Conference held here was hailed as a record setter and a standard to uphold. 4. The 9th annual Rochesterfest was again an enjoyable and fun -filled week of activities. ��,l� RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeti nq Nn - 1 - June 1, 1992 Agenda Item C-4 5. The Star of the North games set another new standard of operation for* the state. 6. We hosted delegations from China, Xian-Yang, China, Bulgaria. Sakhalin, the Commonwealth and the largest cultural exchange with Akita, Japan is now in progress. 7. The Urban Design Task Force awarded the top entry - a business coach ticket for two to Australia after submitting the winning design for the entrances to our city. The project is moving along and we hope will be implemented before long. 8. The 17 million dollar project of the Greater Rochester Area University Center (GRAUC) is looking forward to opening in June 1993 The support given by the City on this pilot cooperative venture by eight providers will be a model to the nation. 9. We set all-time records for building permits issued at 195.3 million with a record single family home construction for a total of 598, along with a triple A bond ratings, unprecedented in our history. 10. Yes, we were successful in our efforts with the Legislature to approve funding for a new City Hall, Library, and Fire Station. 11. Finally, let me express my personal thanks to the support you individuals gave me as I was elected to a two-year term on the National League of.Cities Board of Directors. To the graduating class of 1991-1992 - a job well done. Now, what about the exciting future? Construction in the first half of this year is ahead of the record breaking year we just completed. We can look forward to constructing the facilities approved by the State Legislature, along with our parking ramp and skyway. Progress on the renovation to our Reclamation Plant is moving along with over a million dollars in Airport construction and . renovation. The issue of what happens to the Chateau Theatre needs to be addressed. We are celebrating ten years of Rochesterfest, followed by an international event, hosting 400 delegates from Akita, Japan - the largest event in our 138 year history will be with us in August with the XXVI Annual National AAU Junior Olympics which we will host from August 1-8. 1 Agenda Item C-4 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ' CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA q3 Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 1, 1992 We've got our work cut out for us and if you feel you are facing an extraordinary challenge - you've got that right. Let's do it! Thank you.