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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-1967Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council 4 of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 3, 1967 Minutes of the annual meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City, on April 3, 1967. off ice. Mayor-Smekta, Aldermen Ellison, Larson; Perry and Postier then took the oath of President DeVries called -the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M., the following members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Ellison, Folkert, Larson, Perry, Postier. Absent: None. President DeVries then gave the following address: Beginning -my fourth year as President of the City Council, I again take great pleasure in reporting to you -a few of the accomplishments of the past year. I also wish to point out objectives that have not been realized and which need continuing attention. In addition, I wish to define problem areas and ask for study and recommendation. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Our accomplishments have been significant and carry with them long range implications. Contracts are being let for the expansion of the electric light plant and distribution system. It is•estimated the new facility will more than double the present power capacity. Also, contracts have been let for an addition to the sewage treatment plant allowing for an ultimate capacity of up to a population of 90,000. In the past March election the voters of Rochester approved by a substantial majority six Charter amendments, initiated by the City Council and recommended for passage by the Charter Commission. All six amendments relate to the administution and reorganization of our financial activities. We must now move to implement these amendments which will increase the effectiveness of our City administration. We have experienced marked improvements in the budgetary process. It has allowed us to more effectively evaluate City programs and pass on them with efficient deliberation. UNCOMPLETED PROJECTS Perhaps more important then stressing accomplishments is to point out the work that remains on uncompleted projects. The problem of flood control for the City moved through many hearings over the last twelve months. The City Council went on record favoring a plan that was believed to offer the best protection to the community. Honest differences of opinion have temporarily delayed this project. We must continue to work for a solution of our flood control problems. The adoption of a minimum housing code is an immediate responsibility of the Council. We cannot look the other way in facing up to the need for establishing minimum housing conditions. In the long run, such minimum standards will improve the economic well being of our community and strengthen the community's image for being responsible and progressive. A hearing and air conditioning code which has been drafted must be considered and acted upon. Also, long overdue is a building code which would strengthen the overall quality and growth of our City. Much is left to do on planning the urban renewal area. The Council will steadily be making more decisions in formulating a plan for the renewal and revitalization of our downtown business district. It behooves all of us to devote as much time and study to this problem as we can. Considerable research and effort has been made in the use of data processing for the City's financial record keeping. Starting with the first pay period in April, the City payroll will be processed via aaomputer. The increasing population of our City has brought with it a commensurate demand for services. It is imperative that all City officials, elected or appointed constantly be receptive to new techniques that will make the administration of our City government more effective and efficient. NEW AREAS OF INVESTIGATION In the coming year a ead we should not only follow through on resolving the uncompleted projects, but work to improve our effectiveness in making responsible decisions. As I mentioned earlier the increasing growth of the City has caused a proporitionate growth in the demand for services. This, in turn, has caused a greater responsibility, not only on the Council, but also on the several departments, boards and commissions. The end result is that the decisions are not necessarity more difficult, but the decision making process has become complex. In this regard, I'm recommending that a comprehensive study be made of the organizational and legal relationships between the Council and the various Boards and Commissions. Also, the functional relationships of the 1 • • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 3, 1967 C D-7B920 .several -departments should be studied with•a view of reorganizations, 'if deemed feasible. The objective of this•is to clearly establish areas of responsibility and define lines of authority, so that the City Council may perform a more effective job in legislating to the needs of the City. In an area that demands almost constant attention is our relationships i with other governmental agencies. .This past yearhas witnessed unfavorable experience in this respect. Common problems that confront our local units of government should not be acted on unilaterally, but°should be approached • with•a combined effort to seek a source°of action that is to the best • interests of the citizens of this community. It is hoped that we will renew our efforts in taking a positive approach inworking out intergovernmental • problems. I call on these other agencies to assume a similar posture. Finally, I wish to commend our staff for performing their duties with an attitutde that reflects both a high degree of professionalism and dedication to their job. I also want to welcome the new aldermen. It is hoped they will not become disallusioned by the demands on their time, but will find great satisfaction in meeting the responsibilities that are entrusted to them. Alderman Day introduced a resolution that the Roberts Rules of Order Revised, be adopted by the Common Council as rules of order for the conduct of its business during the official year commencing April 1, 1967, which was read. A motion was made by Day, second by Folkert, that the said resolution be adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof, President DeVries declared.the said resolution duly passed and -adopted.. Alderman'Day introduced the following resolution which was read and upon motion by Day, second by Folkert, and all voting.in favor, President DeVries declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted: "BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of�the City of Rochester,'Minnesota: That the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, hereby adopts the following rules and regulations for the order of business of said Common Council: 1. Roll Call. The roll call of the Common Council shall be had and i taken in its alphabetical order according to the names of the members, except that the name of the President of the Common Council shall be called first at the first roll call of each meeting and then after that, at that meeting, his name shall be called and vote taken after the expression of each of the other members of the said Common Council. 2. Reading and approval of the minutes of the preceding meeting. 3. At the first meeting, the appointment of officers and committees. 4. Public hearings. 5. Reading of ,petitions and communications. 6. Reports of Committees. All reports of committees shall hereafter be made in writing, unless ordered otherwise by the said Common Council. 7. Unfinished business. 8. Resolutions•and ordinances. 9. Bills and claims. • 10. New business from Council Members. 11. Adjournment." Alderman Day introduced the following resolution, which was read and upon motion by Day, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said resolution duly -passed and adopted: "BE IT RESOLVED by the Common -Council of theCity of Rochester, Minnesota°as If follows: Section 1. Standing Committees Established. The following permanent standing committees of the Common Council of the City of Rochester are hereby established. A. Finance Committee. B. Public Works Committee. C. Public Safety Committee. Section 2. Committee Functions. The foregoing standing committees shall consider such matters.and perfrom such functions and duties as are refe r.-I'llor assigned to them by the Common Council or by the President of the.Common Council. The general jurisdiction of each standing committee is as follows: i I 11 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn.,' April 3, 1967 40 A. Finance Committee B. Public Works Committee C. Public Safety Committee 1. Finance. 1. Streets & Alleys. 1. Police Department 2. Budgeting. 2. Sewers -sanitary & storm. and Protection. 3. Personnel. 3. Watermains and Towers. 2. Fire Department 4. Investments. 4. Building codes & Inspection. and Protection. 5. City Hall. 5. Special Assessments. 3. Traffic Control and 6. Library. 6. Planning and Zoning. Parking. 7. Insurance. 7. Annexations, 4. Licenses. 8. Taxes. 8. Lighting. 5. Public Safety. 9. Purchasing. 9. Public Utilities. 6. Parks & Playgrounds. 10. Muscellaneous. 10. Public Grounds. 7. Health Department. 8. Recreation. 9. Music Department. 10.- Civil Defense. Section 3. Each committee shall be composed of not less than three members who shall be appointed by the President of the Common Council at the beginning of each official year. In making appointments to the several committees, the President shall also designate which member shall be chairman of the Committee. Section 4. All prior standing committees of the Common Council are hereby dis6olved and all matters referred to those committees are hereby reassigned to the new standing committee." The following appointments to the permanent standing committees made by President DeVries were read and upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor,the same were approved: Committee A. Finance Committee B. Public Works Committee C.-Public Safety Committee Members Vincent Folkert, Chairman Wayne Ellison Richard Postier Ex -Off icio: Smekta, DeVries, Reiter, Haas, Ehrick, Nelsen and Andre. William H. Perry, Chairman Richard Postier Robert Larson Ex-Officio: Smekta, DeVries, Marek, Moe, Armstrong, Brennan, Ehrichy Moore and Andre. D. Dewey Day, Chairman Wayne Ellison Robert Larson Ex -Off icio: Smekta, DeVries, Macken, Mertz, Ehrick, Canellos and Andre. D. Personnel Advisory Committee Vincent Folkert Richard:Postier E. Council Liaison Parking & Traffic Committee Wayne* Ellison Recreation Board D. Dewey Day School Board Robert Larson Park Board William Perry Mayor Smekta then gave the following address: "As we meet to day to discuss, to analyze and hopefully to pass on problems which are facing our city may.I compliment lastyears Council on a job well done. But what was accomplished yesterday, last week, last month or last year is history. We must turn our thoughts, our ambitions to the future. You have been elected as a member of a legislative body known as the City Council. I have been elected to the office of Mayor. As elected officials we must be ever sensitive and responsive to the needs of our community. You and I are expected to show courage, foresight and unflinching leadership in the solution of the many municipal problems which are facing us this coming year. With this in mind I make, the following recommedations: 1. I recommend the Finance Committee study the feasibility of the City leasing all patrol cars. We can save money.. 2. Nine years ago when I was first elected I recommended establishing a Purchasing Department. Since then our population has increased by 21,000 people. Our purchases have increased, but we still do not have a Purchasing Department. Gentlemen, I again recommend a Purchasing Agent. 3. The core city is facing a traffic congestion. I suggest a study be made of one way streets with traffic going East and West.. 4. During the past years we have been criticized by our citizens for not cleaning the debris from the beds and banks of our creeks and Zumbro River. Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 3, 1967 C D•7,8920 Last a.year a start was made but with little progress. If the City cannot do this work, I recommend funds be allocated and private contractors be hired to finish the job. , 5. I understand the Assistant Personnel Director has resigned. Ir-(p estion the advisability of filling this vacancy -- at least not until such time as more work can be assigned to this position. 6. During the past year, I have notice an increase in mileage expense accounts. I recommend the Finance Committee of the Council check on City -Mileage Vouchers more thoroughly. 7. I strongly urge the adoption of the Housing Code within the next forty- five days. We must have it for the heatth and welfare and safety of our citizens and the 450,000 visitors to Rochester. 8. May I recommend the formation of a seven member Blue Ribbon Citizens Committee appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council to study every department of the City. The purpose of the committee would be to streamline and increase eff icienty and eliminate waste. 9. During the past year the Council has encountered a great deal of imisunderstanding between the Inspection Department, Builders, Realtors and the general public. In fact, it has.cost the taxpayers thousands of dollars because there is no clear definition and interpreatation of the Building Code. I recommend the Council, as a whole, study this problem and give advice and assistance in order to strengthen the efficiency of the Inspection Department. you may welcome the assistance of our local.builders. 10. I suggest we embark on a program of elimination of poles, transformers and wires as a basic goal of a street beautification plan throughout the entire city. This is an ambitious program and it should start this year. And finally we must revitalize the core city. We have taken the first step ---- let's take the second step now. Rochester faces many problems during the next two years. With progressive leadership laced with common sense, Rochester can attract new industry, new business and new jobs for our people. Gentlemen, let's lead! The following applications for various positions provided for in the City Charter were each presented: 1. Application of,James F. Andre for reappointment as Administrative Assistant. 2. -Application of C. A. Armstrong for reappointment as City Engineer. 3. Application of R. V. Ehrick for reappointment as City Attorney. 4. Application of Elfreda Reiter for reappointment as City Clerk. 5. Application of Tom 0. Moore for reappointment as City Planning Director. 6. Application of Garnet Spring for reappointment -as Building Inspector. 7. Application of Charles Dornack for reappointment as Plumbing Inspector. 8. Application of William Burrows for reappointment as Heating Inspector., 9. Application of Walter B. Gordon for reappointment as Electrical Inspector. 10. Application of Alfred Nelsen for reappointment as City Assessor. 11. Application of Marvel Kyle for reappointment as Secretary in Inspection Dept. 12. Application of Warren Eustis for reappointment as Assistant City Attorney. 13. Application of J. C. Haas for reappointment as Personnel Director. 14. Application of Paul Utesch for reappointment as Accountant. 15. Application of Orville Mertz for reappointment as Fire Warden. 16. Applications of Warren Folkert and Kenneth Boege for reappointment as City Painters. 17. Application of Art Toweyyfor reappointment as City Weighmaster. 18. Applications of Robert Blakely and Alfred Heyn.,for reappointment as City Poundmaster and Assistant. 19. Applications of Harold Weisener, Robert Ludescher and Edoch Lee for • reappointment as City Hall custodians. 20. Applications of Joseph Healey and Edwin Winter for reappointment as Meter Maintenance Men. 21. Applications of Doris Mount, Darlene Raaen, Janice Applequist and Norma Shampo as secretaries in Juvenile Office, Detective and Police Departments. 22. Applications of Curtis Taylor for reappointment as Recreation Director; Roger Lowe and Darcy Piens as Assistant Recreation Directors and Margaret Ball as Receptionist and Secretary in Recreation Department. A motion was made by Day, second by Postier, that the above applications be considered in a group; all voted in favor. A motion was then made by Day, second by Postier, that the above appointments be approved and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the motion carried ff and the appointments approved; all appointments to be for,the ensuing official year. / President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for receiving and opening bids for the following: Proposals for being designated at City Depositories. The proposals of First National I • l i II _ i 9C�� _? Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City. of Rochester, Minn., April 3, 1967 CD778920 Bank in the amount of $2,686,000.00, Northwestern National Bank in the amount of $2,601,000.00, Olmsted County Bank & Trust Company in the amount of $1,867,000.00. and Rochester State Bank in the amount of $790,000.00 were each received and opened and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file; a resolution approving the collateral to follow. Proposals for doing the official city printing and advertising. > A letter from the Rochester Post Bulletin submitting its proposal to publish the official printing and advertis- ing for the official year commencing April 1, 1967 in the Rochester Post Bulletin, a legal newspaper published at Rochester, Minnesota at the rate established by the statutes of the State of Minnesota for legal publication, was read, and Presiident DeVries ordered the same placed on file. A resolution designating to follow. Bids for furnishing three (3) 4-5 cubic yard dump boxes for use in the City Engineers Department. The .bids of L. L. Dewey Company in the amount of $2,916.00 -and Dunn Steel Products Inc. in the amount of $2,946.00 were each received and opened and upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and City .Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. Bids for sidewalk and curb replacements adjacent to the City Hall, The bids of E. J. Vonch Concrete Company in the amount of $1,882.23 and Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $1,963.84 were each received and opened and upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all voting, in favor, the bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and -City Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. .Bids for painting of exterior windows, garage doors and wooden stairway,at the City Hall.. Only one bid was received, upon motion by Day, second by Perry, and al-1 voting in favor, the City Clerk was instructed to open the one bid. The bid of Rochester Decorators in the.amount of $2,570.00 was opened and upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison,•and all voting in favor, the bid was referred to the Public Safety Committee and Chief of .Police for tabulation and recommendation. The following letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare was read - "To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council Rochester, Minnesota Gentlemen: This is to propose certain changes in personnel and positions within the staff of the health department as approved by the Rochester Board of Public Health and We if are . Sanitarian II There are two positions in this classification, both in Grade 72. Mr. Ward McIntire, who was appointed to this position.on October 17, 1966, (Grade 72, Step D, $557.00) has resigned, as of March 16, 1967. The other position has been occupied by Mr. Charles Phenix, Step E, $596.00. The health department is proposing to promote to sanitarian II the incumbent of the sanitarian I position Grade 62, Mr. William C. Bartels, presently in Step E $514.00. The promotion of Mr. William.; Bartels is proposed to be to sanitarian II,Grade 72,Step b, $546.00. Elimination of Sanitarian I Position - Replacement of Laboratory Technician With the promotion of Mr. William Bartels to a sanitarian II position as explained above, the health department intends to eliminate the position of sanitarian I, transferring some of the responsibilities of this job to the sanitarian II posi- tion filled by Mr. Bartels. The laboratory analysis responsibilities of this job will be transferred to a new proposed job of laboratory.technician. A job description for this job has been submitted to the personnel director. The laboratory technicain will perform all the laboratory work involved in milk and water analyses, including laboratory work of the county health department pro- 1 0 • 1 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 3, 1967 ti 1 1 1 L� 1 .gram. The county would pay the city for such services on a fee basis. The fees are under study by the board of public health and welfare, and the county board of health has accepted the basic concept involved in this shift of positions. The laboratory technician job is proposed to be filled on an hourly basis at $1.85 an hour. This proposed hourly salary has been consulted with the city personnel director. The board of health proposes to start the position on an hourly basis to allow time for determination of the need for a tull-time person in such a job. If such need exists, the job will be incorporated to a grade in the job classification of the city as a full-time job. Sanitarian III Position The Common Council has already approved in the 1967-68 budget'a second'position as a sanitarian III, Grade 78. It is the intention of the city board of health to till this sanitarian III position with'the promotion of Mr. Charles Phenix, who as of April 16 will be sanitarian II, Grade 72, Step F, $615.00. Mr. Phenix is presently participating in the housing survey of the city. The city board of health is recommending that Mr. Charles Phenix be appointed to sanitarian III, Grade 78,'Step #,'$651.00. The promotion of Mr. Phenix to the sanitarian III position will create a vacancy in the sanitarian II classification that the health department is interested in filling as soon as possible. We will appreciate your favorable consideration of these changes so we can take the necessary steps to fill the vacancies so created. Sincerely yours, /s Milton W. Anderson, M.D. President of Board of Public Health & Welfare" A letter from the Personnel Advisory Committee stating that they had reviewed this request and recommend approval with one change, they would change the figure of $1.85 per hour rate for the lab technician to a rate range of $1.75 to $2.00 per hour, this change has been discussed with the Health Board and they are in agreement, was also read. Upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and the changes approved. A letter from the St. Paul District, Corps of Engineers acknowledging receipt of a resolution passed by the Common Council establishing the city's desire that Plan A be adopted to provide a substantial and effective solution of the rural and urban flood problems in the South Zumbro watershed and stating that they were going to make a further review which would probably take several weeks, was read. President DeVries ordered the same placed on file. A letter from Mrs. Donna Schuster inviting the Council to attend a lecture by Dr. Martin Anderson at the Central Junior High School on April 22, 1965 at 8:00 P. M., on Urban Renewal, was read and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file. A copy of a letter from Representative Schumann regarding the proposed cross walk at 14th Street N. W. over Highway #52 and suggesting that the Countil meet with representatives of the Highway Department, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to.the Public Works Committee. A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission recommending that the Common Council make final payment of $250.00 to Kirckof Plumbing & Heating for installation of a steam heating boiler at the Rochester Airport, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the same was approved. A letter from the Department of Taxation notifying of the annual county seat meeting for assessors and local board members to be held in the county courthouse on April 5, 1967 at 10:00 a. m. was read and ordered placed on file. Alderman Folkert was appointed to attend upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor. 0 The claim of Mrs. Delphine Claude of 429 - 7th St. N.W. for injury sustained when she r100 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April ,3, 1967 • ----- - — -- - - - — fell on the ice on or near a public sidewalk in the vicinity of 222 - 9th Avenue S. E. was II read and upon motion by Postier, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the claim was (I I� referred to the City Attorney. I� I a The claim of Arthur E. Polzin of 118 - 8th St. N.E. for injury -sustained when he fell on the ice on a public sidewalk -in the vicinity opposite trailer No. 4 at 118 - 8th Street N. E., was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the claim was referred to the City Attorney. A letter signed by Dr. P. A. Green of 769 Sierra Lane N. E. requesting approval I of the conveyance of a lot in part of the north 'k of the SW'k Sec. 25-107-14 by metes and • bounds was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier,-and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission. A letter signed by Louis and Delia Berti stating that they were the owners of 305 `I East Center Street which consists of a lot and building and they are planning to construct a commercial building on this land to house a tailor shop and one or two other small II businesses with one apartment, and would like to know if the City of Rochester desires to purchase this property,for City purposes before they commence this improvement, was read.. Upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred I� to the Finance Committee. I 1 �I A letter from The Kruse Company:requesting preliminary engineering work to proceed I t� .prior to the final approval of the plat of Folwell Heights 4th Addition, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee. h A copy of a protest from the Town Board of Cascade Township objecting to the Metro Development to annex the proposed Valhalla Addition to the,City until such time as i the City of Rochester can assure the Town Board of Cascade that they have adequate facilities f I' to handle the additional sewage was read together with a letter from Metro Development I; Corp. requesting postponement of consideration of their tract, they have requested the Superintendent of the Disposal Plant to explain the city's plans for improving this I' •effluent to the town board at their meeting on April 5, 1967. Both letters were ordered I� placed on file. A copy of a letter of the Town Board of Cascade Township objecting to the annexation of the following described lands, was read and ordered placed on file: +, (a) all that part of Allendale, a subdivision of the SouthwestQuarter of ' Section Twenty -Two, Township OnekHundred Seven North,. Range Fourteen West, according to the recorded plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for said County, which has not already been annexed to the City of Rochester. (b) That part of the Southwest Quarter (SWk); Section 22, Township 107 North, Range 14 West, that lies west of the centerline of 19th Avenue Northwest south of the north line of said quarter section, east of the centerline of U. S. 52 as it existed prior to widening, and north of the north line of Allendale Subdivision. (c) Commencing on the south line of the Southwest Quarter (SWk) of Section 22, Township 107 Nirth, Range 14 West at its intersection with the centerline (.I i Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 3, 1967 cq-7,sezo of U. S. 52 as it existed prior to widening for a point of beginning; thence east 464.36 feet;.thence north 100.0 feet; thence west 506.82 feet to the centerline of U. S. 52 as it existed prior to widening; thence southeast along the centerline of said U. S. 52 a distance of 106.84 feet to the point of beginning. The application of Restancare Nursing Home, Inc. for approval of a conditional use of property between 7th Ave.S.E. as vacated and 8th Avenue S. E. and fronting on 5th Street S. E. and said avenues for a convalescent home, was read and upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the application was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission. • The application of Mayo Foundation to vacate all that portion of Joselyn Avenue as originally platted in Lots 3.1 and 34 in Auditor's Plat."A", which lies southerly and easterly of the south right of way line of loth St. S.E. as platted 'and shown in the Replat of South Home Second Addition and west of a line 50 feet westerly of and parallel with the centerline of temporary Trunk Highway No. 20, was read and upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the same was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission. The four following resolution adopted by' the Public Utility Board were each read: "Be it resolved that the Common Council authorize the Board to enter into a contract with H. Dornack and Sons for furnishing plumbing and heating work for the general construction of a garage and warehouse facility in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Peiper-Richmond, Architects, the amount of the contract to be FIFTY NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX DOLLARS ($59,376.00) and H. Dornack and Sons being the lowest responsible bidder. Be it further resolved that the Common Council direct the Mayor and City Chrk to execute the contract documents but that the execution of the contract documents be delayed until May 3, 1967 in compliance with the request of the City Planning and Zoning Commission!% "Be it resolved that the Common Council authorize the Board tb enter into a contract with Weis Builders Inc. for furnishing labor, materials, equipment and skill for the general construction of a garage and warehouse facility in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Pieper -Richmond, Architects, the amount of the contract to be ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($137,225.00) and Weis Builders Inc. being the lowest responsible bidder. Be it further resolved that the Common Council direct the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents but that the execution of the contract documents be delayed until May 3, 1967 incompliance with the request of the City Planning and Zoning Commission." "Be it resolved that the Common Council authorize the Board to enter into a contract with H & H Electric Company for furnishing electrical work for the general construction of a garage and warehouse'f acility in accordance with plans • and specifications prepared by Peiper-Richmond, Architects the amount of the contract to be TWENTY SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY DOLLARS ($26,490.00) and H & H Electric Company being the lowest responsible bidder. Be it further resolved that the Common Council direct the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents but that the execution of the contract documents be delayed until May 3, 1967 in compliance with the request of the City Planning and Zoning Commission." "Be it resolved that the Common Council authorize the.Board to enter into a contract with Edwards Sheet Metal for furnishing ventilation and air conditioning work for the general construction of a garage and warehouse facility in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Pieper -Richmond, Architects, the amount of the contract to be FIFTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY THREE DOLLARS ($15,933.00). and Edwards Sheet Metal being the lowest responsible bidder. Be it further resolved that the Common Council direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract documents but that the execution of the contract documents be delayed until May 3, 1967 in compliance with the request of the City Planning and Zoning Commission." A motion was then made by Perry, second by Folkert, that the four above resolutions be tabled until May 1, 1967 and upon roll call Day, Ellison, Wilson and DeVries voting "nay", Folkert and Perry voting "aye" and Larson abstaining, President De Vries declared the motion lost. A 'A Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 3, 1967 c u•inazu motion was then made by Day, second by Postier, that the four above resolutions be approved and upon roll call Day, Ellison, Larson, Wilson and DeVries voting "aye" and Folkert and Perry voting "nay", President DeVries declared ihe`motion approved. The following resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board were each read: "Be it resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of -Rochester that the the Common Council authorize the said Board to enter'iiito contract with Pieper - Richmond, Architects for a cost study of remodeling selected spaces in the Silver Lake Plant, the amount of the contract to be a sum equal to 2k times the direct personal expense plus 2k times the expense of consultants and the total. amount of the contract not to exceed $5,000.00. Be it further resolved that the Common Council direct the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents." Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the above resolution was approved. "Be it resolved by the Public Utility Board that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed'to execute on behalf of the City of Rochester the Release and Indemnity Agreement dated March 1, 1967, between the City, Wickes Boiler Co., Division of The Wickes Corporation, and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company relative to the contract for steam generating unit, a copy of which agreement, marked ExIfIbit "A" is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Be it further resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk be directed to. execute the Release and Indemnity Agreement." Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the above resolution was approved. "Whereas the following invested funds areneeded to retire current obligations in connectionwith the Steam Line Replacement and Expansion . program 3.875% Treasury Bonds maturing May 15, 1968 par value of $30,000.00 THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester that the Common Council of the said City authorize the said Board to sell and transfer the proceeds to Univested Funds -Steam Department Depreciation Reserve." Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the above resolution was approved. "Be it resolved by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester, that $275,000.00 be appropriated to the Northwestern National Bank for the purchase of certificates of deposits dated April 3, 1967, and maturing after a period of one year, bearing interest at the rate of 5% compounded quarterly, effective rate 5.1%. Be it further resolved that these certificates of deposits be purchased for - $225,000.00 - Electric Department Depreciation Reserve and $50,000.00 Employees Pension Reserve." Upon motion by Perry,. second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the above resolution was ,approved. The ctaims of Hattie Gudenkauf in the amount of $2,000.00 and Walter Gudenkauf �in the amount of $900.00 were each presented and 'upon motion by Postier, second by Perry, and all voting in favor, the claims were referred to the City Attorney. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the minutes of the Board of Park Commissioners pertaining to the.possible acquisition of the neighborhood playground area located at the intersection of 4th St. S.E. and 2nd St. S.E., this property is presently a part of the Rochester State Hospital property but is being used by the City of Rochester for a neighborhood park, the Park Board has maintained this area as a park site for several years; they feel that it would be well to have this property made a ,formal and official part of the City's park system, the site is located in an area where it receives • 1 0 n 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn.,- April 3. 1967 -1.0 03 1 is 1 is 1 considerable use by the children in the neighborhood and they recommend that the Common Council proceed to acquire this property, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was referred to the Public- Safety Committee. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the application for. approval of the transfer of a portion of Dr. P. A. Green property on Northwood.Drive by metes and bounds conveyance and recommend approval of this conveyance was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the application for approval of the preliminary plat of Crescent Park 8th Addition, they find that this plat meets all of the subdivision requirements of the City and they recommend that it be granted prelimnary approval subject to revising the title to read Crescent Park 7th Addition and that the numbering should be in chronological order, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. Upon motion by Perry, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 3:35 P. M. President DeVries called the meeting to order again at 3:.45 P. M. with all members being present. Mr. Larry McCaleb, Mr. Ulrich J. Eichten and Mr..James Wilson, former Aldermen of the City, were present. President DeVries presented them with a certificate of merit and Mayor Smekta presented them with a key to the City. The following resolution was then read and upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the same duly passed and adopted: "With the commencement of'the Official Year for 1967-1968, the Common _Council of the City of Rochester takes this opportunity to recognize and memorialize upon the minutes of this body the selfless and dedicated public service rendered to the people of the City of Rochester by three past members of this Council. Former Alderman James R. Wilson served this City as Alderman from the Third Ward for a period of seven years. Former Alderman Lawrence N. McCaleb served this City as Alderman from the Fifth Ward for a period of four years. Former Alderman Ulrich J. Eichten served this City as Alderman of the Fourth Ward for a period of almost three years. The majority of the people of the City of Rochester may be unaware of the personal sacrifices made and the arduous burdens assumed by these devoted public servants in acting as Aldermen.of the City. From simple, routine and repetitious matters to the most comples and difficutt matters requiring the exercise of sound, enlightened judgment, these former Aldermen have persevered and acted to their credit and to, the credit and benefit of the entire community. In performing their duties as Aldermen, these men have attended literally hundreds of meetings and working sessions and have devoted thousands of hours to the cause of good city government. _Much has been accomplished.under their guidance. On behalf of the people of the City, the officers and employees of the City and the Common Council, this resolution shall constitute an official commendation of Mr. Wilson, Mr. McCaleb and Mr. Eic;ten for their excellent services as Aldermen for the City and an expression of appreciation and gratitudef or their tireless efforts on behalf of the City. It is the hope of the Common Council that Mr. Wilson, Mr. McCaleb and Mr. Eichten have received as much satisfaction from their work as the City has received benefit and that they will continue to be available for service to City government in other capacities. The Mayor of the City of Rochester joins in this commendation and expression of appreciation." The recommendation of the Finance Committee that $400.00 be appropriated to provide supervisory training for ten City department heads, was read and upon motion by Perry, second • 104 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City . of Rochester, Minn., April 3, 1267 - -- ---- --- - -- -- ------ ------ ------------- ---- -- ----- ---- -------------------------- -------- by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of L. L. Dewey Co. to furnish three 4-5 cu. yd. dump boxes be accepted at the unit price of $2,916.00 and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of E. J. Vonch Concrete Company for construction of city hall sidewalk be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Perry, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the bid of Rochester Decorators for painting of exterior windows, garage doors and wooden stairway at the City Hall be accepted at the price of $2,570.00, was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute change order No. 1 to the mechanical contract for Fire Station No. 4, was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. A letter signed by H. H.•Hibbing stating,that as per agreement with the Finance Committee of the City Council which directed that he could move anytime before August or September, he hereby notifies that he will be moving before May 1, 1967, was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Finance Committee. The applications bSr �On Sale"o3.2 Beer licenses of Golden George s, Inc., The Office, Black's Cafe & Billiards, Princess Cafe, Queen City Beer & Grocery, Mac's Restaurant, Sportsman's Bar & Cafe, The Brathaus, Alibi Inn, Pub -Oyster Bar, Ranch Room adj. to Richard's Roost, Belt Line Cafe, Spa Tavern, Fraternal Order of -Eagles, Aerie #2228, Inc., Tropic Bowl, Inc., Barry's Restaurant, Colonial Lanes, East Side Inn, American Legion Club, "63" Club, Soldier's Field Golf Course Club House, Recreation Lanes, Inc., Darst Grill & Tap Room,,,,and Howard Johnson's Restaurant were each read, and upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all present voting in favor thereof, the same were approved with the exception of Howard Johnson Restaurant application which was referred to the Public Safety Committee. The applications for "Off Sale" 3.2•Beer licenses of Pantry Grocery, Cascade Grocery, Colonial Lanes, East Side Inn, Tropic Bowl, Inc., Soldier's Field Golf Course Club House, Sunny Market, Wayside Grocery, -The Office, National Food Store, Erdman Food Center, Inc., Third Avenue Grocery; Carl's Food Market, Sportsman's Bar, John's Grocery, Spa Tavern, Pub -Oyster Bar, Mac's Grocery, Stop-N-Shop, Morningside Grocery, Sheppard's Grocery, Barry's Restaurant, Queen City Beer & Grocery, Alibi Inn, Mac's Restaurant, Gile Grocery, Northside Super Valu, Golden Georges, Inc., "63" Club, The Brathaus, East Center Street Market, Belt Line Tavern, Elton Hills IGA Foodliner, Inc., Princess Cafe, Lobido Corp. dba Southside Super Valu, Darst Grill & Tap Room, Quality Food Stores (Piggly Wiggly 7th St. NW), Quality Food 1 • 1 1 • Record of Official Proceedings of the=Common- Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 3, 1967 Stores (Piggly Wiggly 4th St. S.W.),.Quality Food Stores (Piggly Wiggly Crossroads Shopping Center), Red Owl Stores, Inc. 17th Ave. N.W., Red Owl Stores, Inc. North Broadway, 011ie's Food Market, Recreation Lanes, Inc., Joachim Food Market, Ward's IGA Foodliner were each read, and upon motion by Postier, Second by Day, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were approved. The applications for Cigarette Licenses of Huey,s Liquor Store, Andy's•Liquor, Inc., Deluxe Liquor Store of Northbrook, Gopher Liquors of Rochester, Inc., Rochester Liquor Supply., Buckeye Liquors, Inc., Don's Drive -In Liquor Store, Daly Liquor, Inc., B. M. Dresbach, Ray McKenny, National.Food Store, Erdman Food Center, Inc.., Ray -Mar Motel, Inc.., -Vogue Eat Shop, Wayside Grocery, Drake's.Trailer Lunch, St. Mary's Hospital -Auxiliary, Dee's 1166" Service Parkway Grill, Heisler Enterprises, Inc. dba Country Kitchen Restaurant, Von Feldt's Restaurant Sunny Market, Soldier's -Field Golf Course Club`House, Barkalow Bros. for Zumbro Hotel, Inn Town, Motel and Kahler Hotel, Tropic Bowl, Inc., The Office, Tastee Coffee Shop,•Osco Drug, Inc., Eugene Ehle-Mayo Auditoriums, Dogs N Suds Trailblazer, Colonial Lanes, Pink Lady Shop at meth. Hospital, Four Hundred Cafe, S & S.Cafe, East Side -Inn, Third Avenue Grocery, Carl -Is Food Market, John's Grocery., Hotel Brown, St.•Mary's Hospital, Spa Tavern, Sportsman's.Bar, Larson's Standard Service, Colonial Soda -Cafe, Louie's Bar, Heidelberg Bar, Hotel Carlton, Town House of Rochester, Inc., Michael's Supper Club, Normandy Bar, Roxy Bar, Hollywood Bar, Inc., Tropic Lounge., Inc., Skyways of Rochester, Inc., AFL-CIO Union Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles #2228, B.P.O. Elks #1091, Vet. of Foreign War, American Legion Club, Stop-N-Shop, Mac's Grocery, Harry's Bar, Inc., Eagle Drug Store, Morningside Grocery, Sheppard's Grocery, Barry's Restaurant, Huey Wholesale Co. for Martin Hotel,Dining Room, Martin Hotel Dining Room, Nelson TV & Appliance, Madsen's Service Sta., Silver Lake Mobile -Homes, -Chateau Theater, Belt Line Cafe, Courthouse, Donaldson's, Universal Ford Motors, and Holiday -Inn,, Pub -Oyster -Bar, Bell Vending for Marion Hall, Holland's, Depot House, Olmsted County Bank, Waters,Research Co., Bob'; Liquor, Northgate Liquor, Chuck's Skelly Service, Ability Building Center,•Methodist Hospital, Yello Cab Corporation, F. W. Woolworth, Colonial Baking Co., Peoples Coop. Power, Henry's amd Sears., Springer Realty Co., Parker -Hotel, East Center Street Market, The Brathaus, Weber &.Judd • Co.,,Weber & Judd Co., Rochester Ice Cream Store, Inc.,, 1163" Club, Golden;:Gdorge's, Northside Super Valu, Gile Grocery, Kubat's Dinette, McIntire's Cue & Cushion, Union Bus Depot, North - Star Bar, Mac's Restaurant, White House of Rochester, Inc., Carroll's Cafe, Banick's Cafe, Alibi Inn, Queen City Beer & Grocery, Mike's Lakeside Drive In, Zumsbro Oil Co., Truck Service Co., Elton Hills IGA Foodliner, Arthur Hotel Company, Warrior of Rochester Co., Maple Island Dairy Store.#3, Belt Line Tavern, Black's Cafe & Billiards, Princess Cafe, Lobido Corp. dba Southside Super Valu,.Ben Kaplan, -Cue T Cafe, Doughboy Industries, Inc.,•Vi's Cafe, Quality Food Stores (Piggly Wiggly 7th St. NW), Quality Food Stores (Piggly Wiggly 4th St. S.W.), Quality Food Stores (Piggly Wiggly South Broadway), Red Owl Stores, Inc. North Broadway, Red Owl Stores, Inc. 17th Ave. S.W.), 011ie's Food Center, Carter's Family Restaurant, Scotty's Shell Service, Recreation Lanes, Inc., Wade's Broiler, Burger King, Darst Grill & Tap Room, 'A r10-.6 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April s, 1967 C� Joachim Food Market, Ward's IGA Foodliner, Maple Island Store #1,.Maple Island Store #2, Pantry Grocery, Sizzle Inn, Perkin's Pancake House, Imperial Refineries of Minn., Cascade Grocery, Tingley Dairy Queen were each read, and upon motion by Day,,second by Postier, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were approved. The applications for Sign Erection and Maintenance License of Ace Signs, Alvin E. Benike, Inc., Abel Sign Co., and Thiss Outdoor Adv., Inc. were each read, and upon motion by �I Day, second by Ellison, and.all voting in favor thereof, the same were approved. The applications for Cement Contractor's License of 0. A. Stocke & Co., Inc., Weis Builders, Inc.,.Doyel Conner Co., B..DeWitz, Alvin E. Benike, Inc., E. J. Vonch Concrete Co., Floyd Larson Construction Co., Edward Mahoney,, and The Kruse Co. were each read, and upon motion t. by Perry, second by Larson, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were approved. 1 The applications for Master Plumber's License of Bernard 0. Nesler, John A. Scheid, Elmer C. Kruesel, W. J. Hankee, Wayne Dornack, Robert.W. Langton, William Gander, John A. Healy I. III, James W. Pfeffer, Lloyd Bennett, John D. Blee, William Dietzler, Charles Riley, James , Barry, J. L: Kelly, Leslie Lance, Richard J. Tointon, Roy E. Purves, Joe Cozik, Sam Russell, j Fred Schnell, Geo. Krudwig, Egan & Sons Co., Ronald L.,Harris, Julian B. Renaux, Bernard Kirckof, and George L. Milostan were each read, and upon motion by Perry, second by Day, and i all voting in favor thereof, the same were approved. The applications for Journeyman Plumber's License of Charles J. Tarpenning, Milford Ready, Clarence R. Peters, Lewis J. Roessler, Jerry Nichols, Ernest Schoenfelder, Dale 1 L. VanDeWalker, Louis C. Wegner, Michael D. Campion, Harold R. Rahbain, Jerome Flicker, Al Wasilowski, Albin Jacobson, Sr., Orville Lubahn, Herbert L. Winter, Wm. W. Axford, Richard Anderson, Robert L. Blanck, Gerald H. Breuer, Ardell Flicker, William Loftus, George E. Black, Harold Gerths, Charles T. Barry, Alvern Grandy, Archie L. Schneider, Jemme Wickersham, Alvin i Dornack, Robert W. Holmes, Leo M. Dornack, Lynn Cameron, Dean Reuter, Joe Underleak, Sidney i' Ellstrom, Kenneth Larson, Lee Nelsen, Gordon Johnson, Lester Petersen, Harry Nelsen, James 4 Thilgen, Trygve Helgstad, Charles M. Galloway, Gary Leferink, Robert J. Hines, R. J. Kunzweiler, F1oydF. Flicker, Albanie.Jeffrey, David A. Digre, Gaylord 0. Robertson, Anthony Roetzler, Wil- liam Kitzmann, Gerald Holmes, William C..Kearne, Charles M. Serene, Jr., Elmer C. Johnson, C. E. Burbank, Lowell E. Macken, John R. Swenson, and Elmer Becker were each read, and upon ! motion by Perry, second by Day, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were approved. The 8pplications for Hot Water & Steam Heating Contractor's License of Bernard Kirckof, James W. Pfeffer, James Barry, John A. Healy III, Lance Plumbing & Heating, Elmer Kruesel,, Sam Russell, H. Dornack & Sons, Inc., Ray's Plumbing & Heating, William L. Gander, �! J. McClure Kelly & Co.,,Harris Plumbing & Heating, Richard J. Tointon, W._J. Hankee, Fred 1 Schnell, George Krudwig, The Sanitary Co., John D. Blee, Drain Master, Rochester Plumbing & i' Heating, Darrell Renaux, and Scheid Plumbing & Heating were each read, and upon motion by Day, 1 second by Ellison, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were approved. I The applications for Journeyman Hot Water and.Steam Fitter's License of Harold i is 0 1 1 • 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 3, 1967 1-0 7 Gerths, Gibson Baker, Curtis Horton, Richard Gerths, Veryl Predmore, Wm. R. Moore, Edwin J. Hayertz, George H. Svendsen, Reuben Enderson, Earl P. Speltz, Joe McCoy, Clair J. Dickman, Lyle R. Taylor, Ardell Flicker, Richard C. Schwarz, Ralph Williams, Mason:L. Englehart, Michael D. McTighe, Harold Jannings, Robert N. Hague, Reuben Baker, Charles L. Skelly, Joseph Lynaugh, George Hines, Robert W. Beckel, William C. Johnson, Richard Burbank, John R. Swenson, Lawler J. Skelly, Ernest Zobel, James A. Mitchell; and William Loftus were each read, and upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were approved. The applications for Hot Air Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilating Contractor's • License of Peoples Natural Gas -Division of Northern Natural Gas Co., Utility Sales and Engineering Co., Edwards Sheet Metal, H. W. Thompson, James Barry, Ronnyys Plumbing & Heating, Woodhouse Bros., Garfield Roadway, Elmer C. Johnson, Alpek Sheet Metal & Roofing Co. were each read, and upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were approved. The applications for Journeyman Warm Air Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Workers License of Richard Karlen, Daniel McCoy, Joe Guzinski, Clarence King, Howard Paskach, Phillip R. Buske, Glenn Petersen, Rolla Carson, Dennis Nepstad, Gerald Miller, Lloyd Graen, Merle Runyon, Lloyd Fredin, Donald Asleson, Herbert Holets, Thomas Kinsella, Leon M. Kaump, George Lundberg, Robert D. Geise, Lawrence Arnold, Lloyd E. Erickson, Willard E. Bordern, Richard Holtorf, Virgil L. Whipple, Kenneth A. Nelson, James T. Biwer, Richard Remold, Clifton Flotterud, Orlando Anderson, Raymond Zobel, Joseph A. Blakley, Kenneth A. Everson, Robert-T. Zoller, Edwin Staver, Ray E.-Hoover, Karl-J. Kuhn, James P. O'Neill, Earl W. Ponto, Jerry Fischer, Al Pries, Warren Harrison, Edward G. Girard, Marlin R. Moen, Richard E. Allen, Ronald E. Gathje, Karl M. Byboth, Einer W. Hansen, Albert E. Cook, Marshall Swanson, Duane J. Wickert, Norman A. Wendt, Carl L. Runge, Carl H. Odell, Keith L. McCaleb, Gustave F. Kuhn, Raymond DeVogel, Duane E. Johnson, Robert F. McKenzie, Lawrence C. Cisewski, Wm. L. Weaver, H. C. Priefer, Earl Holmberg, Thomas J. Brogan, Richard B. Hain, Lewis N. Johnson, Clifford A. Aaby, Ralph Meyer, Howard Smith, Willis Q. Johnson, Francis Stevenson, Grant A. Brunner, Winfield Gauthier, William J. Manning, Morton J. Holzer, Ivan L. Lovelace, Robert F. Vanderburg, Gordon • DeVogel, Robert F. Dalzen, Vernon (Bud)=Volz, Wendell Toft, Arlowe W. Esau, Earl Meredith, Harvey Holtan, Oswin H. Elker, Wm. F. Sullivan, Floyd V. Johnson, Claude A. Cowden were each read, and upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all voting in favor thereof, the same were approved. The applications for Sewer and Drain Connector's License of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc The Sanitary.Co:, Inc., Kepp Company, Inc., Viker & Sorenson, Inc., and Kirckof Plumbing & Heating Co. were each read, and upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting ink favor thereof, the same were approved. The applications to operate a Pool Hall License of Recreation Lanes, Inc., Cue T Cafe & Family Billiards, Black's Cafe & Billiards,, McIntire Cue & Cushion and Neil King dba Cushion Corners were each read, and upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all voting in favor -thereof, the same were approved with the exception of Neil King dba Cushion Corners r Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 3,1967 • which was referred to the Public Safety Committee. jl I .The applications for Bowling Alley License of Recreation Lanes, Inc., Colonial Lanes, and Tropic Bowl, Inc. were each read, and upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, �i and all voting.in favor, the same were approved. The application of Lysne Construction Co. for House Mover's License was read, and upon motion by Posher, second by Larson, and all:evcrtingp�,nofavor, the same was approved. The application of Wilbur Jennings (Rochester Iron & Metal Co.) for Junk Dealer's License was read, and upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the same was approved. The application of Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc., to own and.operate four i (4) ambulances was read, and upon motion by Day, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the same was approved, and licenses granted. The applications of The Town House of Rochester, Inc., Depot House, Inc., Tropic 1i Lounge, Inc., and Hollywood Bar, Inc. for a Dance License were each read, and upon motion by Day, second by Larson, and all voting in favor the same were approved. The application of Rochester City Lines to own and operate eight (8) buses was I I; read, and upon motion by Postier, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the same was I. c approved. The following license bonds were each read, and upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor thereof, the bonds were approved and surety thereof accepted and the same were ordered placed on file: A1vin.E. Benike, Inc., with Seaboard.Surety Co. i as surety, I. of New York,.New York, in the amount of $1,000;.Edwards Sheet Metal with American Casualty as surety, Co. of.Reading, Pennsylvania, in the amount of $1,000; Woodhouse Brothers with Capitol as surety, Indemnity Corp. of Madison, Wisconsin, in the amount of $1,000; William Dietzler with Agricultural Insurance Company of Watertown, New York, n l etyamount of $1,000; James W. as s ret Pfdffer (2) with the Planet Insurance Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, eaci ity'the amount of $1,000; Viker & Sorenson, Inc., with The Travelers Indemnity Company of Hartford, as surety, Connecticut, in the amount of $1,000;.Egan & Sons Company,. and H. Dornack & Sons, Inc. (2), as surety with Employers' Liab$lity Assurance Corporation, Ltd., each in the amount of $1,006; Thompson- i • Yaeger, Inc., Thiss Outdoor & Advertising, Inc., and Barry.Plumbing &.Heating Co. (3) with as surety, Hartford Accident.and Indemnity Company of Hartford, Connecticut, each in the amount of $1,000; Lloyd Bennett, John Blee (2), Garfield Roadway, and George Milostan dba F. L. as surety, Milostan Plumbing.& Heating Co. with Ohio Casualty Insurance Company of Hamilton, Ohio, each in the amount of $1,000; William L. Gander, Ray Purves dba Ray's Plumbing & Heating (2), 1' William L. Gander dba:Gander Plumbing & Heating Co., Peoples Natural Gas Division.of Northern I Natural Gas Co. of Omaha, Nebraska, Riverside Sand and,Gravel Co. with The Fidelity and as surety, Casualty Company of New York, each in the amount of $1,000; Harris Plumbing and Heating Company, Robert W. Langton (2), Ronald L. Harris, W. J. Hankee Co. (2), J. McClure Kelly & Co. (2), as surety, Kirckof.Plumbing & Heating Company (3) with St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co., each in i the amount of $1,000; George Krudwig (2), Richard Tointon (2), Lysne Construction, Inc., I I Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 3, 1967 I n g 1 0 1 1 • 1 Resolution authorizing the investment of $170,000.00 for 90 days in Certificates of Deposit at Olmsted County Bank & Trust Company from the Permanent Improvement Fund. Upon motion by Postier, second by Day, resolution adopted. Resolution declaring cost to be aassessed and preparation of proposed assessment for construction of water tank and connecting trunk line for the low district of the Southeast Service Area (deferred assessment to Lot 9, Block 9, Gold;en Hill Addition). Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, resolution adopted. Resolution ordering a hearing on proposed assessment for construction of water tank and connecting trunk line for the low district of the Southeast Service Area (deferred assessment to Lot 9, Block 9, Golden Hill Addition). Upon motion by Day, second by Postier, resolution adopted. Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment for sanitary sewer and water main extension on west side of T. H. 63 from 18th Street S.W. to 17th St. S.W. (Sections 1 and 2). Upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, resolution adopted. Resolution ordering a hearing on proposed assessment for sanitary sewer and water main extension on west side of T. H. 63 from 18th St. S.W. to 17th St. S.W.(Sections 1 and 2)' Upon motion by Perry, second by Day, resolution adopted. Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment for repaving and reconstructing curb and gutter on West Center Street from Broadway to 3rd Avenue West. Upon motion by Postier, second by Day, resolution adopted. Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for repaving and reconstruct ing curb and gutter on West Center Street from Broadway to 3rd Avenue West. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting bid of Rochester Decorators for painting of exterior windows, garage doors and wooden stairway at the City Hall. Upon motion by Larson, second by Day, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting bid of E. J. Vonch Concrete Company for construction of certain sidewalk and curb replacement adjacent to City Hall. Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison resolution adopted. Resolution accepting bid of L. L. Dewey Company for furnishing three 4-5 cubic yard dump boxes. Upon motion by Postier, second by Perry, resolution adopted. An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota certain unplatted land, note exceeding two hundred acres in area, all being in Sections Five and Six, Township One Hundred Six North, Range Thirteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Eastwood Park) was given its third and final reading. A motion was then made by Folkert, second by Postier, that the said ordinance be adopted as read and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted. Is Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester,. Minn., April 3, 1967 The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion made and �i seconded and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said resolutions duly passed i �i and adopted; i Resolution accepting collateral of.the First National Bank of Rochester. Upon motion by Day, second by Folkert, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting collateral of Northwestern National Bank of Rochester. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting collateral of Olmsted County Bank and Trust Company of I' Rochester. Upon motion by Day, second by Larson, resolution adopted. I, Resolution accepting collateral of Rochester State Bank of Rochester. Upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, resolution adopted. i I Resolution designating First National Bank, Northwestern National Bank, Olmsted �II I County Bank & Trust Company and Rochester State Bank as City Depositories for the year 1967- I 1968. Upon motion'by Postier, second by Ellison, resolution adopted. Resolution designating the Rochester Post Bulletin as the official newspaper for i the year 1967-1968. Upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, resolution adopted. i Resolution approving resolution adopted by Public Utility Board re execution of 1 agreement between City, Wickes Boiler Company, Division of 'the Wickes Corporation and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company relative to contract for steam generating unit. Upon motion j by Perry, second by Day, resolution adopted. i Resolution approving resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board re sale and trarisfer of proceeds of Treasury Bonds invested in Steam Line Replacement and Expansion Program to univested funds - Steam Department Depreciation Reserve. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Day, resolution adopted. Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to purchase $275,000.00 Certificates of Deposit at Northwestern National Bank for Electric Department Depreciation Reserve and Employees Pension Reserve. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Positer, resolution adopted. Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Pieper - Richmond, Architects. Upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, resolution adopted. Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with H. Dornack & Sons for plumbing & heating for garage and warehouse. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, resolution adopted. Folkert and Perry voted'"nay". Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Edwards Sheet Metal for ventilation and air conditioning for garage and warehouse. Upon motion by Day, second by Larson, resolution adopted. Folkert and Perry voted "nay". Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Weis Builders, Inc. for general construction of garage and warehouse. Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, resolution adopted. Folkert and Perry voted "nay". Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to'enter into contract with H 69 H Electric Company for electrical work for garage and warehouse. Upon motion by Ellison, 1 1 1 E 1 second by Larson, resolution adopted. Folkert and Perry voted "nay". 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 3. 1967 1 1 • r�L Maass Plumbing & Heating Company, Inc. (2), Maass Plumbing & Heating Company, Inc. (2), L. R. Lance (2), Wilbur Jennings dba Rochester Iron & Metal Company, James Abel, Fred W. Schnell (2), and Gopher Sanitary Service with Western Surety Company as surety, each in the amount of $1,000; Sanitary Company, Inc. of Rochester (3), and Carlisle G. Fraser with Transamerica Insurance Company of Los Angeles, California, as surety, each in the amount of $1,000; Kepp Company, Inc., Bernard 0. Nesler, Rochester Plumbing & Heating, Alpek Sheet Metal & Roofing Co. and Dale Lehnertz-& Harlan F. Tracy dba Ace Signs with Allied Mutual Insurance Company of as surety, Des Dines, Iowa, each in the amount of $1,000. The contract bonds of Quarve & Anderson Company in the amount of $6,750.00 with Seaboard Surety Company as surety; Rochester Sand & Gravel Company (2) in the amounts of $36,080.00 and $7,370.00 and Universal Ford Sales, Inc. in the amount of $11,484.00 were each read and upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the bonds were referred to the Mayor for approval. The bond of Post -Bulletin Company in the amount of $1,000.00 with Fidelity and CasuAlty Company as surety was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, the bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted and the same was ordered placed on file. The report of the City Weighmaster for the month of March, 1967 showing fees collected in the amount of $162.00 was presented and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file. An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota certain unplatted and unplatted lands which are completely surrounded by land within the municipal limits of the City of Rochester, was given its third and final reading. A motion was then,made by Perry, second by Day, that the said ordinance be adopted as read, and all voting in favor, President DeVries ordered the same duly passed.and adopted. An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota certain platted land in Auditor's Plat "D" Olmsted County, Minnesota (part of Lot 14 and all of Lot 15, Auditor's Plat "D") was given its second reading. Upon motion by Larson, second by Perry, and upon roll call and all voting in favor, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its third and final reading. A motion was then made by Perry, second by Postier, that the said ordinance be adopted as read and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted. An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land, the location, size, use and height of buildings and the,arrangement of building on lots, and the density of population within this City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan (changing Lot 21, Auditor's Plat "D" and piece of land in SE'k of Sec. 34-107-14.to B-3 General Business District) was given its second reading. Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and upon roll call and all voting in favor, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its third and final reading. A motion was then made by Perry, second by Postier, that the said Ordinance be adopted as read and all voting in • �� Record of Official Proceedings of the Cor irrion Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 3, 1967 -------------- --- _- -- -- ---- -if - favor, President DeVries declared the..said ordinance duly passed and adopted. I� t .An Ordinance amending Section 83.120 of Chapter 83'entitled, "Electrical Code": j Variations from National Code" of the "Rochester Code of Ordinances", was given its second reading. Upon motion by Postier, second by Perry, and upon roll.call and all voting in.favor, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was.given its third and final reading. A motion was i then made by Perry, second by Day, thdtsthe said ordinance be adopted,as read and all voting in I favor, President DeVries declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted. An Ordinance amending Section 82.120 of Chapter 82 entitled "Electrical Licenses and Permits" of the "Rochester Code of Ordinances", was given its second reading. I An Ordinance providing for prevention, control and abatement of Dutch Elm Disease; declaring certain conditions related to dutch elm disease to be a public .nuisance; providing I. for inspection, investigation and removal of conditions contributing to the spread of the i disease; providing for collection of the costs of abatement; and providing penalties for violations, was again presented. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the ordinance was again tabled until April 10, 1967. I The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the application for approval of the Community Development Project to be known as King's Court Apartments; they find that this property is zoned �.-3 District and the planned apartment i project complies with the minimum standards of the Zoning Ordinance with the exception that the proposed detached garages are located 25 feet back from the front lot line and the Zoning Ordinance requires 60 ft. under normal circumstances; they feel that since this is planned development and the intents= of Article 46 is to allow certain flexibilities in the design i of such projects and they feel the setback requirement for these planned garages should be waived to permit them to be located no closer than 25 ft. from the frontlot line and they i recommend that the revised Community Development Project to be known as King's Court Apartments be granted approval and that the garages be allowed to be setback 25 ft. from the front lot j line, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 P. M. on April 17, 1967. {' The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.stating that they.had • reviewed the application for approval of the preliminary plat of North Star Subdivision and � find that this plat conforms to the city's regulations pertaining to the subdivision of the i land and the thoroughfare plannand therefore recommend that the revised preliminary plat be granted approval, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Day, and all voting in favor, I' the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that the application for approval of a metes and bounds conveyance of property in Block 6, Sunset Terrace Second Addition and Block 9, Sunset Terrace Addition (N. W. corner Valleyhigh Drive N. W. and 15th i Street N. W.) be denied, was again read. (this recommendation had been tabled). Alderman ti Day reported that the petitioner had requested that this matter be dropped. A motion was made by Postier, second by Folkert, that the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission I I Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn-, April 3, 1967 1 u E 1 • 1 be approved and the request be denied; all voted in favor except Alderman Day who abstained. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission re application to vary the required rear yard on the lot proposed to be conveyed by metes and bounds description on part of Block 9, Sunset Terrace Addition and part of`Block 6, Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition (N. W. corner Valleyhigh Drive and 15th St. N.W.) be denied, was again read. (This recommendation had been tabled). Upon motion by Postier, second by Folker, and all voting in favor except Alderman Day who abstained, the recommendation was approved and the variance denied. Upon motion by Day, second by Larson, and all present voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned, until 7:30 P. M. President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following members being present: President DeVries, Alderman Day, Ellison, Folkert, Larson, Perry, Postier, Absent: 'None. ??resident DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the proposed change of zoning on Lot 5, Block 8, Northern Addition and adjoining vacated Willow Street Northwest from the R-1 District to the R-3 District (vacant area on'the south side of 14th Street Northwest west of Cascade Creek). Mr. Richard Bins, Attorney representing the petitioner, was again present and stated that across the creek to the East of this property there are four apartment buildings already; he said this is a large lot 339 feet in depth and 150 feet across the front, he said it was too large for a private dwelling and requested that the zone change be granted. Mr. Clayton Lund of 1216 - 5th Avenue N. W. was present and opposed the zone change. -Mr. Floyd Howe was present and stated that he owned property at 1412 - 12th Avenue N. W. and could see no objection to the plan that wassubmitted. Alderman Folkert stated that he felt this would be spot zoning, if the whole area along 14th Street Northwest were considered, this would be another thing. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the petition for zone change; they feel that Cascade Creek serves as a natural dividing line and that high density multi- family uses should be limited to the east side of the creek, the entire character of 14th Street N. W. west from Cascade Creek is of sound, well -maintained single family dwellings and they feel the character of development should be maintained and they therefore recommend that this petition be denied, was again read. A motion was made by Folkert that the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission be approved and the zone chanEpdenied; President DeVries declared his motion lost for want of a second. A motion was then made by Perry, second by Postier, that the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission be denied and that the property be rezoned from the R-1 to the R-3 District and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance; upon roll call all voted in favor thereof, except Folkert and DeVries who voted "nay". The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that the petition to change the zoning on lands known as Brookside Cabins from the F-District to the B-3 District be n U denied was again read. Mr. William Leach, representing the petitioner, was present.:;and 114 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 3, 1967 C 6_78926 -- - - informed the Council that he had met with a representative of the School Board , and they had told hime that they could not give him.the price or what land would be available but felt they had an obligation to Mr. Meyers and they would sell at a reasonable price and a reasonable amount when it was needed. A motion was made by Postier, second by Folkert, that the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission to deny to the B-3 District be. approved and that the Council initiate a zone change to the R-3 Zone on this property and a hearing be set for 7:30 P. M. on May 1, 1967 (the Planning & Zoning Commission to have a recommendation by that time); all voted in favor. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that the petition to change the zoning districting on part of Lot 14 and all of Lot 15, Auditor's Plat "D" from the R-1 District to the M-l.District (1215 - 6th St. N.W.) be granted, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing on the proposed zone change was set for 7:30 P. M. on May 1, 1967. A resolution requesting that the Federal Avaiation Agency acting for the United States of America and the Department of Aeronautics of the State of Minnesota approve and submit to the City of Rochester.for execution an amendment to the Grant Agreement covering Project No. 9-21-079-C607 to delete therefrom "seal NE/SW runway and parallel andconnecting taxiways", was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the resolution.was adopted. Resolution approving conveyance of land by metes and bounds without prior platting in a part of the North one-half of the SW'k of Sec.25-107-14 as petitioned for by Dr. Paul Green and approved by the Planning & Aoning Commission. Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the resolution was adopted. Mr. James Andre, Administrative Assistant, stated that he had recieved a call from the Chamber of Commerce that a bill was before the legislature at the present time entitled "A bill for an Act to Promote Industrial Development by Municipalities of the State; Authorizing Municipalities and Agencies thereof to provide and lease facilities to Industries to Issue Revenue Bonds for the Acquisition and Betterment of such Facilities to Mortgage Such Facilities and Appropriate, Pledge and Assign Lease Rental for the Security and Payment of Such Bonds", and if the Council had any feeling toward it they should take action. A motion was made by Perry, second by Day, that no action be taken at this time; all voted in f avor. . Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 P. M, on April W, 1967. City Clerk • 1 • 1 E