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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-1992RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 16 - December 7, 1992 COUNCIL 4019 Agenda Item A-1 President Selby called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the follow= ing members being present: President Selby,'Councilmembers Canfield, Crawford, Hunziker, McConnell, Petersson and Senjem. Absent: None. Crawford moved, Petersson second to approve the minutes of the November 16, 1992 meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion Carried. C-1 Petersson moved, McConnell second to approve the Appointment by Mayor Hazama of Mike Russell of 5525 Longboat Rd. N. W. to the positi, of Building Code Board of Appeals member effective until May, 1995. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. C-2 McConnell moved, Senjem second to approve the apointment by Mayor Hazama of Junko Maruta of 2100 Valkyrie Dr. N. W. to the International Affairs Committee. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. C-3 Petersson moved, McConnell second to approve the appointment by Mayor Hazama of Anthony Edel of 514 112 16th St. N. W. to the Housing Board of Appeals. Term will run until April 1, 1995. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-1 Crawford moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 642-92 approving the acquisition of land rights needed from MEPC for Stage 2B of the Corps of Engineers for $500,000.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-2 Hunziker moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 643-92 setting the fee for payment in lieu of removal of non -conforming billboards fee for new billboards at $35.00 per square foot. Councilmember Senjem was concerned about the actual dollar for sq. ft. He stated that a lot of small businesses could not afford to pay $21,000. ( Approx.) for one sign while another bigger company may be able to pay. He thinks they should be treated equally. Councilmember Canfield stated that he is concerned about the safety features - not having too many of them -He suggested that this could go back to the Chamber of Commerce and other groups for further input. Councilmember Hunziker stated that he would hate to see this tabled again. This has been discussed many times and he is ready to vote. Councilmember Canfield stated that he would like to fee changed from $35.00 to maybe $10.00 per sq. ft. Mr. Terry Adkins, City Attorney stated that the fee can be changed at any time after this is set. Having no further discussion vote way taken. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 Petersson moved, Crawford second to approve the initiation of a Land Use Plan Amendment to incorporate a new central Business District designation in the Future Land Use Plan to include the Statuary Lot, the Government Center Site, the Mayo Civic Center complex and other parcels as shown on the attached proposed map ( on file with the City Clerk). The City will also initiate a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinances and Land Dev. Manual to reference only the Future Land Use Plan for defining Central Dev. Core Sub -areas. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. )n RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 4020 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 16 - December 7, 1992 Agenda Item E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-9 E-10 Senjem moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 644-92 approving a consultant contract with Lindberg Pierce for the design of the new City Hall project. The fee for the design is $621,000. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Councilmember McConnell asked if the total cost of Construction is $8,727,000. was the ceiling price or just a number. Doug Knott of the Downtown Dev. Dept. state) that this is a firm figure, but if the project is made bigger or smaller then an evident increase or decrease would be in order for Council consideration. Hunziker moved, McConnell second to initiate vacation of platted alleys in Block 21 of the Original Plat ( Statuary Lot ). This is needed for construction of the Library/Ramp project. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. McConnell moved, Canfield second to approving the Sludge Agreement with for the spreading of digested sludge Reclamation Plant on airport lands. adopt Resolution No. 645-92 the Rochester Airport Company from the Waste Water Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carri d. Canfield moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 646-92 ordering a public hearing to be held on January 4, 1993 to consider an amendment to the Home Rule Charter to increase the term Park Board Commissioners to four years. The City Clerk is directed to publish said hearing. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Petersson moved, Hunziker second to approve the following licenses .and bonds: Auctioneer - Jeff Thorsen - Grand Meadow, Mn. Circus - Circus U4gas Sponsored by the Rochester Jaycees - 12-1-92 Prior approval was given. Gambling -Pheasants Forever - Raffle at Roch. Elks Club. 3-29-93 Heating Contractor - Doody Mechanical, Inc. United Sheet Metal - St. Paul Master Installer - Randy Strain - Coon Rapids, Mn. Master Plumber - Donald Ahlstrom DBA Ahlstrom Plumbing Service Rochester, Mn. Ayes (7), Nays-.(0).Motion carried. McConnell moved, Crawford second to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $6,432,379.66. List on file with the City Clerk. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Petersson moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 647-92 approving the agreement with Quarry Hill Corporation concerning the acquisit.ion.and conveyance of plus/minus 50 acres of land from Ratzloff to the Corporation to the City - Ayes (7),Nays (0).Motion carried. If 1 0 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 16 - December 7, 1992 COUNCIL 4021 1 Agenda Item E-11 Petersson moved,Senjem second to adopt Resolution No. 648-92 approvii the purchase of 113 sq. ft. in street easement from the property at 1941 South Broadway for $850.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-12 Petersson moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 649-92 approving the purchase of 2.482 acres in fee ;pimple interest from North Star Concrete Co. and Radichel Realty both. held by Ven-Star Inc. for the 7th St. Connection to West Circle Drive. The amount is to be $8,000.00. Councilmember Senjem wondered if we were paying too much for the land. Ron Halling,.Right-Away Agent for the City of Rochester stated that it was not too much. Other fees would be involved for appraiser fees and other fees and the City would be better off paying the $8,000. Councilmember Canfield asked Mr. Roger Plumb, Public Services Dir. if it would be better to buy the land on the other side of the Railroad track. Mr. Plumb stated that this is the best location. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-13. Crawford moved, Petersson second to adopt. Resolution No. 650-92 approving the purchase of property at 903 6th St. S. E. for $36,000.00 This is needed for the Bear Creek Flood Control Project. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-14 Petersson moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 651-92 approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 5-1992 J 9243 - the amount is $7,458.35. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-15 Crawford moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 652-92 and 653-92 setting a hearing for January 20, 1993 on Project No. 6303- 1-92 Street Reconstruction and Widening on East River Rd. 24th to 37th St. N.E. and Street Resurfacing on 24th St. East River Rd. TH 63. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-16 Hunziker moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 654-92 approving the Rochester Moose Lodge 2128 to sell intoxicating liquor on Sunday, February 7, 1993 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M. on Monday February 8, 1992. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-17 Crawford moved, Petersson second to approve the transfer up to $1,633,000 from the TIF account to the Statuary Lot parking ramp projtict and to increase the sales tax supported Library construction budget by -up to $1,633,000 based on a building program of 82,900 sq. Feet. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Annexing 1.58 acres of land situated in the Sl/2 of the SE 1/4 of Sec. 22, T106N R 14W was given its second reading. Canfield moved, Crawford second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. E-19 An Ordinance Rezoning property to B-1 and R-1 located on Northern Slopes Third Sub. was brought.back before the Council. petersson moved, McConnell 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 a RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 4022 Agenda Item F-1 G-1 A-1 B-1 B-2 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 16 - December 7, 1992 voted aye. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Petersson moved, Canfield second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. The Proposed amendment to the Rochester Land Dev. Manual and Zoning Ordinance reagarding regulations for Portable and Changeable Message Signs was discussed by the Council. Hunziker moved, Petersson second to remove this item from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Concern was evident by the discussion of the Council that the fee that was suggested for putting novelty signs in residential areas and the number of days vs the number of times that a sign can be permitted to be parked on one premises was questions that needed answers. Based on this, Canfield moved, Petersson second to table this until December 21, 1992. Ayes (7), Nays (0).motion carried. Having no further business Petersson moved, Canfield second to adjourn the meeting until 7:30 P.M. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. President Selby called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the following members being present: President Selby, Councilmembers Canfield, Crawford, Hunziker, McConnell, Petersson and Senjem. Absent : None. A Hearing on the proposed issuance of an on -sale Intoxicating Liquor License submitted by Donald Hayes for 310 17th Avenue S. W. This request was withdrawn by the applicant so no further action was taken by the Council. A Hearing on the Proposed 1993 Budget. Wishing to be heard was Stevan Kvenvold, City Administrator and presented an overall summary of the budget including overhead charts. The 1993 budget programs expenditures of $92,899.034 would require a property tax levy of $16,182,237.00 Details of the budget is on file in the City Clerk's Office (Request for Council Action) "Letter of transmittal" by the City Administrator dated November 4, 1992. Wishing to be heard was Steve Gudgell of 3856 Newport Lane N.W.and stated that the Council should consider hiring more police. He stated that the City has grown considerably and that no more police personnel have been hired. He stated that he is happy with the budget presentation. Stevan Kvenvold, City Adm. stated that sworn officers have been replaced with civilian dispatchers, thus freeing up those officers to be used in patrol duties. So the officers on the patrol have actually increased without hiring new people. Mr. Kvenvold stated that keeping employee services at a reasonable level and keeping the property tax down is always a balancing act. Mr. Kvenvold stated that approximately 90% of the Police and Fire budget is salary Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the hearing. Canfield moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 655-92, and 656-92 adopting the 1993 budget and 1993-1998 Capital Improvements Program. 1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF.ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 4-- Regular Meeting No. 16 - December 7,11992 1 Agenda Item B-2 Councilmember Canfield stated that the last few months that staff worked on the budget and explained it to the Council was excellent and they did a good job. He wanted staff to know that he appreciated that. Councilmember McConnell stated that he will vote for this for many reasons but does have reservations on some things. He stated that Steven Kvenvold, City Administrator did the best job that he ever did in preparing this. Councilmember McConnell was satisfied that the Civic Center deficit has improved a little bit and that the Golf program is in the black and showing a profit. Councilmember McConnell was concerned about the $100,000 amount increase to the Contingency. He would like to have Council approve any and all transactions regarding this account. Stevan Kvenvold, City Adm. stated that the Council does approve all transactions by Resolution. They need this added amount because of the uncertainty of the State Aid. Plus, the Police and Public Services may need additional funds which sometimes happens when a huge snow season is upon the City. Paul Utesch, Finance Director also stated that there is a complete audit trail of the monies used., Councilmember McConnell also stated that he was against the Council receiving an increase and that he would not take his. Councilmember Petersson stated that staff did such a good job there wasn't any place to cut. Councilmember Senjem stated that, he too, would like to congratula the staff on the excellent job they did on this budget. He would like to see more thought to increased activity on Economic Developm for the City. Councilmember Crawford stated that she would like to see the City right size employment. In other words look at the needs of the City and have the correct number of employees to get the job done in an efficient manner. She recently attended a conference where numerous cities in the United States were faced with painful layoffs. She would like to avoid this - if possible. Councilmember Petersson stated that she is in favor of the budget and thinks it may be a little tight. She would like to see increased members in the Police, Fire and Public Services. Councilmember Hunziker stated that in answer to Mr. Gudgell's comments on the Police needing more patrol. Councilmember Hunziker stated that the people would like to see more officers on the street but the Council does rely on the recommendations by the Polic Chief and whether or not this jibes with the people and what size dept. they think is adequate is another matter. He does state that it RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 4024 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 16 - December 7, 1992 Agenda Item i D-1 Rochester's concerns are evident throughout the United States. Having no further comments, vote was taken. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Request to be heard from Rochester Area Task Force on Sexual Orientation was given at this time. Wishing to be heard was Steve Jensen of 2015 41st St. N. W. and stated that the reason for appearing before the Council was to enlighten them on the activities of the Rochester Area Task Force in a report to the Council. Also included was the Report of the Governor's Task Force on Lesbian and Gay Minnesotans. These reports are on file with the City Clerk. Mr. Jensen would like to see the Council support the efforts by this group in educating the public and be treated equally. Wishing to be heard was Dr. Terry Friedrichs, Professor of Special Education at Winona State 5125 Wst 7th St. Goodhue, Mn. He went over the statistics in the reports mentioned above and urged protection of the "Sexual Minorities". Mr. Jensen wished to be heard again and stated that in order to better understand the Gay -Lesbian training is needed in law enforce- ment and health related matters. No ,one should be discriminated against. Education needs to be considered by the Council. Various groups that are sources are Rochester Human Rights; BET ( Building Equality Together ) and Rochester Area Task Force on Sexual Orientation Issues. They want to make Rochester a community for everyone. "Closets are for hanging clothes, not for living in". Having no further comments, President Selby asked for the meeting to be adjourned. Crawford moved, Petersson second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Fm04/ % ' d g /', t 1