HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-21-1992RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 4025
Adjourned Meeting No. 17 -.December 21, 1992
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A-1 President Selby called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the follow-
ing members being present: President Selby, Councilmembers Canfield,
Crawford, Hunziker, McConnell, Petersson and Senjem. Councilmember
Canfield arrived at 7:40 P.M.
Crawford moved, Petersson second to approve the minutes of the
December 7, 1992 meeting. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried.
B-1 A Hearing on the Proposed Reassessment of Project 8410- J 8868
Reservoir.and Tower and Trunk Watermain to serve Willow Creek
area and Others. Having no one present that wished to be heard,
President Selby closed the hearing. McConnell moved, Petersson secom
to adopt Resolution No. 657-92 accepting the reassessment. Ayes (6)
Nays (0).Motion carried.
Councilmember Crawford asked if:the,City Watermain was not functiona
Roger Plumb, Public Services Director explained that the watermain
was not designed for an above 1100 elevation and when he paid for
this, the owner Lowell Penz constructed his own. Thus for this
reassessment.
Councilmember Petersson requested that the following language be
included as part of the official minutes:
"The Original assessment levied to these three lots was $81,650.92,
which included an area assessment of $33,701.32 and a frontage
assessment of $47,949.60.
The corrected Supplemental Assessment to the above (3) Lots should be
$33,701.32 and the hearing notice shall include this amount onlv
The balance of the original assessment for frontage only,
$47,949.60 less $3,000 for two fire hydrants = $44,949.60 and this
amount should be added to the postponed assessment totals. Mr. Penz
total refund shall be $24,168.66.
B-2 A Hearing on the Final Plat of Athletic Club Subdivison. Wishing to
be heard was Bill Tointon, McGhie and Betts, Inc. representing the
applicant - Brown-Hexum Partnership. He stated that the conditions
have been met and they urged the Council to approve this. Having no
one else present that wished to be heard, President Selby closed the
hearing. Petersson moved, Senjem second to adopt Resolution No. 658-1.
approving the plat. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Councilmember Petersson stated that she appreciated the paperwork
having been completed prior to this being brought to the Council
for approval.
C-1 Hunziker moved, McConnell second to approve the Appointment of James
W..Brumfield to the position of Firefighter -,. in the Fire Dept.
effective as soon as possible subject to` -the appointee's successful
completion and passing of a background investigation, medical and
psychological exam. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried.
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C-2 Petersson moved, Crawford second to approve the appointment of Patricl
S. Shanahan to the position of Firefighter in the Rochester Fire
Dept. effective as soon as possible subject to the same conditions
as listed in C-1. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried.
C-3 Crawford moved, McConnell second to approve the appointment of Brennar
W. Kelly to the position of Firefighter subject to the conditions
as listed in C-1. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carriedl
Councilmember Canfield arrived - 7:40 P.M.
C-4 Petersson moved, Hunziker second to approve the appointment of
Gary T. Kittleson to the position of Firefighter in the Rochester
Fire Dept. with the conditions as listed in C-1. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
C-5 Senjem moved, Hunziker second to approve the following appointment
to the Public Library Board of Eric Fosdick of 6423 13th Ave. N. W.
with a three year term to end December 31, 1995. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried. The other candidate of Paula Sullivan withdrew prior
to the meeting.
E-1 Petersson moved, Senjem second to recommend the funding of GRAUC
for 1993 in the amount of $50,000.00. After Council discussion,
Councilmember McConnell stated that this is a stated funded activity
and not a city taxpayer. The County and Schools do not pay anything
toward this and IBM and Mayo have also ceased funding this.
He would only go to fund the $25,000 this year and no more money next
year. Councilmember Petersson stated that she is in favor of this
as she views this as an economic boost to the City.
Mayor Hazama stated that this is good for the community and we should
not bail out now. He urged the Council to continue to fund this.
Councilmember McConnell stated that he would like to have Olmsted
County and the School support this also.
Councilmember Canfield stated that he would support this year but nexi
year he would probably not vote to give them the funds.
Councilmember Senjem stated that as he sees it " A tax is a tax"
whether the County, School or us it is still a tax. He sees this
as a need for the City and will support it.
Ayes (6), Nays (1). Councilmember McConnell voted nay. Motion carried,
Hunziker moved, Senjem second to approve the request from the
Housing Partnership for 1993 funding in the amount of $25,000.
Councilmember Crawford stated that this is a young deserving committef
and they work very hard. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Canfield moved, Senjem second to approve the request from the
Rochester Area Council for Arts in the 1993 amount of $4,250.00.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
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Petersson moved, McConnell second to approve Resol'uVion No. 659-92
approving a purchase order from LaCrosse Truck Center, Inc.
for one truck cab in the amount of $43,685.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
Petersson moved, Canfield second to adopt -Resolution No. 660-92
approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board to authorize
a 3% increase in existing electric rates and a 5% increase in
existing water rates effective Jan. 1, 1993.
Bob Pawelski, General Manager -of the Rochester Public Utilities
was present and explained the purchase of power from SMMPA and
past functions of our utility plant as well as plans for the future.
He explained the need for this increase and basically it is due to
SMMPA giving the City 3.1% less in..total monies for the public utili
to operate on an& that is why the 3%. The Water rate is needed to
build up funds to have on hand as they like to have this fund at
about two million as it was five years -ago. Today it is $600,000.
with a 4% increase it would raise this amount by $60,000.
Councilmember Crawford asked what the average water bill would be
increased by and Mr. Pawelski stated that it would probably go up
if you use 1% it would be 7� per one percent per family per month.
After lengthy Council discussion with Mr,..Pawelski on the funding
and future plans, etc.
Councilmember McConnell stated that he would not vote for this
He was happy to see the percent decreased, but this was not enough
of a decrease. He still is opposed to some of the expenses of SMMPA
and thus will not vote for this.
Councilmember Huzniker stated that last year he too asked for a
decrease and received it so he feel that he should support this
as it -is what he requested. He would like to see 0-3% for next year
if an increase is necessary.
Councilmember Senjem stated that he would like to see the City
generate more of our own power, but will vote for this increase.
Councilmember Crawford stated that last year she did not have the
information necessary to made a decision when this came before'the
Council and she moved to table the request last year. She is happy
to have received the information at the Committee of the Whole and
she will support this request.
Ayes (6), Nays (1). Councilmember McConnell voted nay. Motion carri
E-3 Petersson moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 661-92
approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving eight
recommendations with respect to the future power supply of
Rochester Public Utiities and Southern Mn. Mun. Power Agency's
SMMPA Power Sales contract amendment.
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Councilmember Hunziker was concerned about No. 7 of the eight
recommendations " Opposing any attempts by SMMPA to charge RPU
for facilities or power sources built strictly to serve the addition
load of all requirements members after 1999 unless RPU is a direct
participant in those projects."
Terry Adkins, City Attorney stated that if this is not a contract,
then the City should not be liable.
Bob Pawelski, Rochester Public Utilities General Manager stated that
SMMPA provided us with a reliable source of power when we needed
them, but we can use our own power after 1999. Other sources can
be had and we would always work with SMMPA.
Mayor Hazama stated that when the energy crunch was upon us, the
City had the Water Reclamation Plant to build and pay for, the City
could not afford a Public Utility expansion. Now we should stand
by SMMPA and not abandon them.
Mr. Pawelski stated that the contract with SMMPA was for 50 years
or until 1999. We would still have the largest part of SMMPA
(42%) and we would only be looking for other options for our
added growth of the City - the main power would still be with SMMPA.
After further Council discussion, vote was taken. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
Hunziker moved, Crawford second to approve the following licenses
and bonds:
Auction Permits - Rochester Art Center 2-27-93 at the Kahler Hotel
Gambling - Rochester Art Center Raffle at Kahler Hotel 2-27-93
Consumption and Display On-Slae Intox. Set Up Liquor License.
Bob Hanson DBA Alpine Greens, Inc. for one day permit - 12-18-92
and 12-22-92. Prior approval was given him.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Petersson moved, Senjem second to approve the Accounts Payble in
the amount of $1,761,645.69. List is on file with the City Clerk.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Canfield moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 662-92
approving the Transfer of unexpended balance of Permanent Impt.
Projects in the amount of $704,525.11. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
Hunziker moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 663-92
approving the Mayo Civic Center study by Leonard Parker Assocates
in the amount of $12,910.00.This is for extending the future skyway.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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E-8 Crawford moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 664-92
setting a hearing for January 20, 1993 on the proposed vacation of
a portion of a five foot utility easement located in Cimarron
15th - Western Walls, Inc. at 2216 48th St. NW. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-9 Hunziker moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 665-92
to set a hearing for January 20, 1993 on a proposed vacation of ROW
located on Cummings addition - Lot 7, Blk 24 - Milo and Mary
Gatzke - a portion of this is on a house at 224 9th Avenue N. W.
Ayes (7), Nay.s (0).Motion carried.
E-10 Crawford moved, Senjem second to adopt Resolution No. 666-92
setting a hearing for January 20, 1993 on a proposed vacation
of a 17 foot wide rail easement located on the No. side of
Lot 1, Blk 1 Cascade Ind. Park. ( Harold and Shirley Miller ).
Ayes (7), Nays.(0).Motion carried.
E-11 Hunziker moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 667-92 and
668-92 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering a hearing to
be held at 7:30 P.M. on January 20, 1993 on Project 9208- J 9245
Reconstruct alleys in Northern Addition, McCullough, and Williams
Healy and Cornforth Addn. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-12 Petersson moved, Crawford second to adopt Resoltuion No. 669-92 and
670-92 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering a hearing
to be held at 7:30 P.M. on January 20, 1993 for Project
9208-A J 9251 - Reconstruction of N-S Alley adj.to Blk 4 -McCullough
Addition and Blk 42 Original Plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion Carrie
E-13 Petersson moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 671-92
approving a proposal with McGhie and Betts, Inc. for engineering
services on Project No. 9216- J 9265 - Water Storage and Trunk
Distribution Mains for the NW High Level Service area. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-14 McConnell moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 672-92
approving a proposal with McGhie and Betts, Inc. for engineering
services on Project 6219-4-83 J 9269 - Street Const. and Utilities
in 19th St. N.W., CSAH # 4 to West of 32nd Avenue N. W. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-15 Petersson moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 673-92
approving the purchase of three buses in the amount of $89,160.00
from Mn. Body and Equipment contingent on the bid meeting all the
Federal Requirements and negotiations of minor itmes inc. tires,
paint, wheels and enhanced air -conditioning. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-16 Petersson moved, Hunziker second to adopt Resolution No. 674-92
authorizing the execution of a contract with Rochester City Lines
for transit operating assistance in 1993. This calls for approx.
$804061. in assistance. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
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Canfield moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 675-92
approving an amendment No. 2 to the City/RCL 1992 contract increas-
ing the max. reimbursable for marketing expenses under category
1090 to $18,000. Ayes (7), Nasy (0).Motion carried.
Petersson moved, McConnell second
authorizing payment for additional
by Supplemental No. 1 for Project
Ext. for 23rd Avenue S.W. and 4th
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
to adopt Resolution No. 676-92
work ( Remove Temp. Rdwy) covered
9106 J 9193 - San. Sewer Tkln.
St. with Swenke Const. Co.
Petersson moved, Senjem second to adopt Resolution No. 677-92
reinstalling Para 78 to Sec. E of Comp. Traffic and Parking Res.
as follows: 4th Avenue S. W. on the W. sd, (4) stalls for the
Community Medicine Building - 10 mn. limit. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
Petersson moved, McConnell second to adopt Resolution No. 678-92
adding Para (34) to Sec. H Zone C -30 Mn. Pkg. limit ) as follows:
7th St. N.E., on the N. sd. from 1st Ave. to a point 70'more or
less east of lst Avenue (2) stalls. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carrie
Senjem moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 679-92
approving a Res. for Passenger Loading Zone for Bethel Lutheran
Church as follows - 4th Ave. S. E. in the 800 blk on the W. side
60 feet more or less adj. to Bethel Lutheran Church (3)
stalls - No pkg passenger loading Zone. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion
carired.
Canfield moved, Crawford second to adopt Resolution No. 680-92
approving Change Orders No. 1 and 2 and authorize payments of these
for the 2nd Street Ramp 1992 Restoration in the amount of $8,465.29
total for both. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Hunziker moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 681-92
adding para (177) as follows: No Parking Zones - 10th Ave. S. E.
on the West side from Center Street to a point 150 Ft. plus or
minus South of Center Street; 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.,School Days only.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Hunziker moved, Senjem second to adopt Resolution No. 682-92
approving contracts with both Olmsted Co. and ISO 535 Community
Education for local funding of 1993 ZIPS service. The est. Co.
share is $37,608.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
An Ordinance Rezoning to B-1 Restricted Comm. Dist. approx. 3.42
acres on property lcoated at the SE intersection of 37th St. NW and
llth Avenue N.,W. This was given its second reading. Canfield
moved, Senjem second to adopt the ordinance.as read. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
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F-1 An Ordinance Creating and Enacting Sec.112.021 of the RCO relating
to exemptions from licensure; and amending Sec. 112.02 of the RCO
relating to the registration requirements for Door -to -Door
Sales Persons and Solicitors was given its second reading. Petersson
moved, Crawford second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
F-1 An Ordinance Repealing Sec. 65.500 and creating various sections of
63.228 and 229 and amending various other 60's sections regarding
the regulation of Billboard signs was given its second reading.
Hunziker moved, Crawford second to adopt the Ordinance as read.
Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
F-1 McConnell moved, Canfield second to adopt Resolution No. 683-92
approving an owner contract with McGhie and Betts, Inc. and Hexum-
Brown Partnership and Elcor Const. for Grading, Base, Con.Curb and
Gutter, Bit. Surfacing, Sto.Sewer , San. Sewer, Watermain and
Service Conn. in Ind. Dr. Plus Watermain within Athletic
Club Sub. Ayes (7),Nays (0).Motion carried.
G-1 McConnell moved, Hunziker second to remove the Proposed Amendment
to the Rochester Land Dev. Manual and Zon. Ord. regarding regulations
for portable and changeable message from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0
Motion carried. After Council discussion, Canfield moved, Hunziker
second to instruct the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance making the
change including the items that is in the Planning staff report.
Ayes (6), Nays (1).Motion carried. Councilmember Senjem voted nay.
H-1 Senjem moved, Petersson second to adopt Resolution No. 684-92
referring the action to change the Home Rule Charter to allow for
Council meetings to begin at 7:00 P.M. and change the reference of
2:00 P.M. to "at a time convenient'.to the Council. Ayes (7), Nays (0)
Motion carried.
Having -.no further business, Crawford moved, Petersson second to
adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
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