HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-11-196337�-� Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., March /f', 1963
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Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester;
Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City, on March ll,' 1963.
A motion was made by Leonard, second by Thomas, that Alderman DeVries be appointed as
President pro tem. All present voted in favor thereof.
President pro,tem DeVries called. the meeting to order at-7:30 o'clock P. M., the
following members being present: Aldermen Bergstedt, DeVries, Leonard, Thomas. Absent:
President Tingley and Aldermen Morris and Wilson.
President pro tem DeVries stated this as.being the time and place set for a hearing
at which time the Common Council will consider the adoption of a PROPOSED LAND USE PLAN for the
City of Rochester, Minnesota and certain surrounding areas. Dr. A. B. Hagedorn, President of the
City Planning Commission, was present and stated that this was the second step in the overall
comprehensive plan for the ultimate development of the community; this plan is a culmination of
over four years of thought and discussion of various groups and recommended that it be adopted.
Mr. Tom Moore., Planning Director, then gave an explanation of the proposed plan, he went over the
various phases of the plan and stated that the plan is based on population projections which are
that the city.will have a population of about 60,000 by 1980. There were 54 people present at this
meeting and after the explanation by Mr. Moore they were heard. Mr. Leon Shapiro inquired what
provision had been made for acquiring some of these lands designated for parkson this plan; he was
told that this was a function that the Council would have and this plan was just a proposal as to
where they recommended location; Mr. Clair Fischer was present and stated that he noted that the
plan included property which is now outside the city limitsand inquired if this land would just be
automatically annexed; Dr. Hagedorn explained that the plan had just included these lands in the
land use plan in case they were ever annexed to the City. Mr. John Isaacson of 214 - 18th Street
S. E. spoke in favor of the plan, stating that he felt there were not enough restrictions on land
use at the present time. Mr. Dale Cravath stated that he felt this proposed zoning ordinance was
too restrictive and that people owning apartment houses within 10 or 12 blocks of.downtown
Rochester would never be able to do any remodeling and felt that the property owners were not
aware of these proposed restrictions; He was told that the Zoning Ordinance as proposed was an
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entirely different segment of the comprehensive plan and was not being considered at this meeting.
Mr. Francis Kukuske of 1753' - grd Avenue Southeast stated that he was opposed to the plan as it
affects the area south of the City between Highway No. 63 and the Railroad tracks; he said it is
proposed to be used industrially but at the present time there are residences in this area, he
said they had only been annexed a short time ago and if they had known about this plan they would
not have petitioned to be annexed; he also showed pictures of Bemel Auto Parts -that were now
operating as industrial in this area, he siad it was a terrible eyesore and no one would like to
live next to it. Mr. Ed Capelle was present and stated that he thought the plan should include
more area, about kZ to3/4 of a mile further east of the State Hospital. Mrs. E. L. Thompson
inquired about Golden Hill School since this is in the proposed industrial area; Mr. Moore
explained that at the present this school is outside of the city limits on the East side of the
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Highway 63and from the standpoint of safety it proves a tremendous barrier to all of the
students, this problem is being relieved at this time by the State Highway Department by the
construction of an over-pass;.this plan is probably 15-20 years hence and if the development
would -take place in this area we would hope that the school facility would be moved. After a
lengthy discussion and hearing all those wishing to be heard, President pro tem DeVries stated
that the Council would take the comments under advisement and declared the hearing officially
closed.
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion made and
present
seconded and all/voting in favor thereof, President pro tem DeVries declared the same duly
passed and adopted:.
Resolution appropriating $27,500.00 from the General Fund and ordering payment made to
the Municipal Airport Fund within the General Fund (there to be held available and on deposit
as the Local Sponsor's Funds for the 1963 Federal Airport Program at the new Rochester Municipal
Airport - State Project No. 5501-19.and Federal Project No. 9-21-079-05). Upon motion by
Thomas, second by Leonard, resolution adopted.
Resolution granting one public dance permit to Midwest Entertainment, Incorporated.
Upon motion by Thomas, second by Leonard, resolution adopted and permit granted, subject to the
approval of the Chief of Police.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of
Rochester the release running to Ellerbe and Company,.Inc. arising out of the litigation which
was pending involving the Max Renner Well Company, Inc., the City of Rochester, and Ellerbe and
Company, Inc. Upon motion by Leonard, second by Thomas, resolution adopted and Mayor and City
Clerk directed and authorized to execute said release.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted land not
exceeding two hundred acres in area, all being in a part of the Northeast One -Quarter of Section)
Eleven, Township One Hundred Six North, Range Fourtwen West, Olmsted'County, Minnesota (the
Waters Corp.), was given its first reading.
Upon motion by-Bergstedt, second by Thomas, and apon roll call and all present voting
in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and theordinance was given its second reading.
Upon motion by Thomas, second by Leonard, and upon roll call and all present voting in
favor thereof, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its third and final reading.
A motion was then made by Thomas, second by Bergstedt, that the said ordinance be adop
as read, and all present voting in favor thereof, President pro tem DeVries declared the said
ordinance duly passed and addpted.
Upon motion by Leonard, second by Thomas, and all present voting in favor thereof, the
meeting was adjourned until 3:30 o'clock P. M. on Wednesday, March 13, 1963.
CitJ Clerk
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