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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-1968Record 'of Official Proceedings of the * Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., ` April 1,. 1968 1 • 1 rI LJ 1 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 1, 1968. President DeVries called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M., the followi members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Ellison, Folkert, Larson, Perry, Postier. Absent: Alderman Day. Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all present voting in favor, the minutes of the meeting of March 18, 1968 were approved. President DeVries then gave the following address: "Honorable Mayor, members of the Council and citizens of Rochester. It is with great appreciation and personal satsifaction that I have the opportunity to begin my fifth year as President of the City Council. I would like to report some of the significant accomplishments over the past year and to request your consideration on specific goals for the coming year. During the past year, several ordinances have been adopted which are intended to promote the health, safety and welfare of our community. These ordinances relate to minimum housing standards, -heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems and mandatory sidewalk construction on new devel6pmients. In addition, an urban rural service district ordinance is presently being drafted. Hopefully this ordinance will encourage the annexation of larger tracts of land to the city and thereby permit a more orderly development of the community. The Council also approved several major reorganizations of City Departments which are intended to improve the effectiveness of City Administration. These are the consolidation of the parks and recreation activities, establishment of a new department of finance, combining city assessing with county assessing and merging inspection activities under one department. Unfortunately, major problems still remain to be resolved. Some of these problems have carried over from prior years, and others are problems resulting from the continual growth of the city. As President of the City Council, I interpret the goals for 1968- 69 to include the following major projects:' 1. A decision on the most feasible flood protection plan for both the City of Rochester and'the rural interests. Such a plan should provide improved soil conservation benefits as well as reduced urban damage benefits. 2. A decision on whether the City should proceed with federally assisted urban renewal. If the decision is to proceed, then let us do so with full effort. The sooner this project is completed, the greater will be the benefits realized. 3. The adoption of a new building code specifying minimum construction standards. The review and study of this proposed code is now being jointl} considered by the City and County! 4. Completion of a comprehensive study of the suburban problems as they relate to the growth of the City of Rochester. S. Substantial progress on a city wide pedestrian -traffic safety program. Such a program should consider traffic signals, crossing guards, sidewalks and street design and construction. 6. Adoption of an airport zoning ordinance jointly with Olmsted and Fillmore Counties. 7. Complete paving on East Center Street and Elton Hills Drive and initiate construction on 2nd St. S.W. from Sth Ave. to llth Ave. S W. 8. Construction on West River Road through Valhalla subdivision, and 37th St. N.W. between 18th and 21st Ave. 9. Replacement of East Center Street bridge. 10. Completion of approximately'ten sidewalk; curb and gutter projects. 11. Complete construction on six subdivision and initiate improvements on nine subdivisions and one shopping center. 12. Utilization of the 1967 law permitting councils to amend the charter by ordinance. This would be limited.to matters.concerning the internal operation and administration of City government and upon,the recommendatior of the Charter.Commission. In addition to the above, I am requesting that -the Council and department heads submit to the Administrative Assistant their recommendations for any needed state legislation. These recommendations should be submitted no later than August 1 of this year to allow sufficient time for study by the Council. I believe that the above goals are realistic and attainable. Nevertheless, I do realize they will involve a tremendous amount of time and energy. I feel certain, however, that with your continued fine performance, the challenges will be successfully met. The City Council and staff have, during the past year, responded to the challenge of the growth of our city. May I commend you for a jot well done." 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 CD-78920 Alderman Larson 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 commending April 1, 1968, which was read:. A motion was made by Ellison, second by Day, 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 Larson introduced the following resolution which was read and upon I, motion by Ellison, second by Larson, 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 said 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 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 Larson inttroduced the following resolution, which was read and upon motion by Larson, 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, as follows: Section 1. Standing Committees Established. The following permanent standing committes 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 perform such functions and duties as are referred or assigned to them by the Common Council of by the President of the Common Council. The general jurisdiction of each standing committee is as follows: A. Finance Committee B. public Works Committee C. Public Safety Committee 1. Finance. 1. Streets and Alleys. 1. Police Department & 2. Budgeting. 2. Sewers -sanitary and storm. Protection. 3. Personnel. 3. Water mains and towers. 2. -Fire Department & 4. Investments. 4. Building Codes & Inspection. 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 and playgrounds. 10. Miscellaneous. 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 members shall be chairman of the Committee. Section 4. All prior atanding committees of the Common Council are hereby dis- solved and all matters referred to those committees are hereby reassigned to the new standing committee." 40 • 1 • 1 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 5 0 1 1 1 • 1 The following appointments to the permanent standing committees made by President DeVries were read and upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the same were approved: Committee A. Finance Committee B. Public Works Committee C. Public Safety Committee D. Personnel Advisory Committee Vincent Volkert Richard Postier Herbert Howe J. C. Haas E. Council Liaison Parking & Traffic Committee School Board Park and Recreation Board Members Richard Postier, Chairman D. Dewey Day Vincent Folkert Ex -Off icio: Smekta, DeVries, Reiter, Haas, Ehrick and Andre. Robert Larson, Chairman ° D. Dewey Day William Perry Ex-_Officio: Smekta, DeVries, Marek, Moe, Armstrong, Brennan, Ehrick, Moore and 'Andre. �I. Wayne Ellison, Chairman Vincent Folkert William Perry Ex-Officio: Smekta, DeVries, Macken, Mertz, Taylor, Ehrick, Canellos and Andre. William Perry Robert Larson W. Wayne Ellison Mayor Smekta then gave the following address: "Opening the second decade of Rochester's second century as an incorporated municipality we meet today on an occasion which calls for a review of accomplishments of the year past while facing problems which must be met in the twelve months ahead. Rochester enters upon a new year with what I -can call a veteran and experienced'City Council - one whose membership is unchanged and which possesses the advantage of a deep understanding of problems and issues confronting the municipal government. A review of the past year's achievements is such that I have the pleasure of expressing my appreciation of the record which the Council built up during that period. Reorganization and development of what in effect was establishment of a new municipal Finance Department was a major advance, and with Rochester facing the fact of a computer age, our City is keeping pace with the times. The simultaneous establishment of a City purchasing department was noteworthy and a particular source.of pleasure to me in view of my long advocacy of such action. The City moved forward on ether. fronts. The northwest Rochester Elton Hills Drive and bridge project met an increasingly acute traffic.problem, and at the same time erection of a Fire Station in Elton Hills met another need. The year brought a program to expand the Sewage Disposal Plant to meet the needs of a growing city, and at the same time the Public Utility Board most commendably undertook a major•municipal light and power plant expansion program. Also noteworthy was the Council's cooperation in making possible enlargement of the Police Repartment. This, of course,°was a source of gratification•to'me as Mayor and a reflection of city government provision for public order and safety. Recommendations I make the following suggestions and recommendations: 1. I am not satisfied with the -progress being made with -the urban renewal project. Speed in procedure is of utmost importance to bring the project to a fruition. 2. With the State Legislature Convening in January, I suggest the City Council and County Commissioners meet with_.our State Representatives and map strategy for state participation in a circle drive to expidiate traffic. 3. I urge the Council to push for an early decision on the Graham property on i Third Avenue Southeast. i 4. Assurance of annual municipal government reports to the people of Rochester. I urge these be available again. - 5. A look at the map of Rochester will show areas surrounded by City boundaries. Action should be taken to bring these areas into the City. 6. We have. been fortunate this spring ... with little or no snow the danger of a flood has diminished. This may not be true in years to come, andI urge a decision on this project this year. We must have flood control: 7. During the past ten years the needs and City services have doubled and in some cases tripled. The work load and responsibilities of the City Engineer's Department has Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 _ -- -- - - -- - CD-78920920 ----- - - -- _ _Jr==-= -_ -- - --- increased accordingly. I suggest an Assistant Engineer be appointed to assist the City Engineer so that the latter can assume greater executive responsibility and be relieved of minor administrative details. 8. Cities are often referred to as jungles of concrete and asphalt. I again plead for a large park in the northwest area. P ans should be made immediately to explore this possibility. 9. Although progress has been made during the past year, it is imperative that greaterr_emphasis be placed on better lighting in and near our hospitals and rooming houses. 10. I am pleased to see a start has been made in underground wiring in residential areas. This should be expanded wherever possible. Underground wiring has provided service where conventional wiring failed during a -storm or -tornado. 11. According to information given me we have, approximately 7,000 people in Olmsted County who are of retirement age. Approximately 5,000 live in Rochester. Many of whom face low income living problems and have difficulty in obtaining housing at prices then can afford. I have received telephone calls, letters and visitations from the elderly demaridiing to know why Rochester does not have low cost housing units for people on Social Security -and limited income. Gentlemen, we are facing this problem now. You can expect a delegation demanding action. I suggest the Council make "LOW COST HOUSING" an immediate research priority. 12. For some years, I have felt.there is a crowing need for erection of a public safety building to house our growing -Police Department and provide it with adequate parking facilities while solving a problem which will inevtiably arise if -the department's need for added space in the City Hall continutes. With this in mind, I suggest the need for thought and planning for such a building*. This would appear necessary if adequate space provision is to be made for other city departments. We should not overlook the fact that the city -owned site opposite the City Hall would be an ideal location for a public safety building. In conclusion, please accept my thanks and appreciation for the many accomplishments this past year. But.another year is in the offing there is much to be done." Mayor Smekta also read a letter he had received from Mrs-, Kathryn Tuohy, who outlined some of the conditions she met when trying to find an apartment for a member of her family. The Mayor's reappointment of Edward J. Kasner of 1525 Eighth Avenue N. E. and Dr. Milton W. Anderson of 833 9th Avenue S. E. as members of the Board of Health and Welfare, their term of office to be for three years and expire the second Monday in April, 1971, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all present voting - in favor, the appointments were confirmed. The Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Philip W. Kern of 300 16th Avenue S. W. as a member of the Police Civil Service Commission, term of office to be for three years and expire the second Monday in April, 1971, was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the appointment was confirmed. re/ The Mayor's appointment of Dr. David L. Hoffman of 831 - 10'k Street S. W. from the 2nd Ward; I. J. Mullenbach of 1302 Second,St. S. E. from the 4th Ward; and Robert A. Fick of 2502 19th Avenue N. W. from the 6th Ward, members of the Board of Park their term of office to be for two years and expire the second Monday of April, 1970, Commissioners,/was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the appointments were confirmed. The Mayor's reappointment of Elsworth R. Boyce of 910 - 9k Street S.E., Virgil M. Elliott of 621 loth Avenue S.E., Sam Golob of 1407 14th Avenue N.E.'and Thomas P. Murray -of 3025 11k Avenue N. W. as members of the Mayors Parking and Traffic Committee, their term of office to be for three years and expire the second Monday in April, 1971, were read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the appointments were confirmed. The Mayor's reappointment of Mrs. John Adams of 1410 Graham Court, Mr. 1 1 Edward Vinopal of 158 36th Avenue N. W. and Mr. Joe Guzinski of 507 Third Avenue S. W. as members of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Urban Renewal, their appointments to replace 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 40 1 1 l Mrs. Russell Ewert, Mr. Laurel Pennock•and Mr. Carl Riser who have resigned, were read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and -all present.voting in favor, the appoiritment�, were confirmed. - The Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Louis Bennet of Route 1,-Rochester, Minnesota as Assistant Wedd Inspector for the term from June 15 to October 15, 1968, was read. Upon -motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the appointment was confirmed. • The Mayor's reappointment of Marian E.-McQuillan of 712 - 8ih Avenue N. W. as Secretary in the Mayor's office for the fiscal year 1968-69, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert; and all present voting in favor, the appointment was confirmed. ©- The following -applications for -various positions as"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 Tom O. Moore for reappointment as Planning Director. 5. -Applicationof Jerome..E.•Koskovich as Building Director. 6. Application of Charles Dornack for reappointment as Plumbing Inspector. 7. Application of William Burrows -for reappointment as Heating Inspector. 8. Application of Walter -Gordon for reappointment as -,Electrical Inspector. 9. Application -of -Marvel Kyle for reappointment as Secretary in the Inspection Department. 10. Application of Edward J. Moline for reappointment as Director of Finance - Treasurer. 11. Application of J. C. Haas for reappointment as Personnel Director, 12. Application of Orville Mertz for reappointment as Fire Warden. 13. Applications of Warren Folkert and Kenneth Boege for reappointment as City Painter and Assistant. 14. -Application of Art Towey for reappointment as City Weighmaster. 15. Applications of Harold Wiesener, Robert Ludescher and:Enoch Lee for • reappointment as -City Hall custodians. 16. Application of Robert Blakely and Alfred Heyn for reappointment as City Poundmaster and Assistant. 17. Applications of Joseph Healey, Edwin Winter and John Murphy for reappointmer as Meintenance Men in the Parking Meter Department 18. Application of Warren Eustis for reappointment as Assistant City Attorney. 19. Applications of Doris Mount, Darlene Raaen, Norma Shampo and Mary Brown for reappointment as Secretaries in PoliceDepartment. 20. Personnel in Municipal Court - Lois Nelson as Clerk of Municipal Court; Ralph Ellingwood as Director of Traffic Bureau; Wilma Polk as Asst. Director of Traffic Bureau and Ladene Engrebretson, Yvonne Bloomquist, Doris Nickerson and Jean Knutson as Deputy Clerks. 21.. Personnel in City Finance Department - Paul Utesch as Accountant; David Wernecke as City Purchasing Agent; and Earl Krusemark as Assistant. City Treasurer. A motion was made by Postier, second by Ellison, that the above applications be considered as a group; all present voted in favor. A motion was•then made by Ellison, second by Postier, that the above appointments be approved and all present voting in favor, President DeVries declared the motion carried and the appointments approved for the ensuing official year). 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 advertising for the official year commencing April 1, 1968 in the Rochester Post Bulletin, a legal newspaper publichsed at Rochester, Minnesota at the rate established by the statutes of the State of Minnesota for legal publication,'was read. Upon motion by Folkert second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the same was accepted and ordered file( �2 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn.,. April 1, 1968 C� Bids were received for installation of carpet and padding in selected. offices in the City Hall at 11:45 this morning and only one bid had been received so it was not opened. Mr. David Wernecke, Purchasing Agent, reported that he had tried to find out why only one bid had been received and found it was mostly due to not being able_to get someone to install it and also the type of carpet could not be supplies. A motion was made by Postier, second by Folkert, that the one bid of Palmer Soderberg, Inc. be returned unopened and the matter be referred back to the Finance Committee,.they to revtew.the specifications and reoder bids if necessary; all present voted in favor. Mr. George Holter, operator of the Rochester Bus Lines, was present and requested approval of the following bus routing and scheduling: 1. Change the South Broadway route to read as follows. Leave 1st National Bank Corner 1st Ave. and 2nd St. S.W. South on 1st Ave. S.W. to 4th St. S.W., East on 4th St. S.W. to Broadway, South on Broadway to 12th St. S.W., west on 12th St. S.W. to 3rd Ave. S.W., South on 3rd Ave. S.W. to 16th St. S.W., east on 16th St. S.W. to Broadway, South on Broadway to Golden Hill School (equal to 23rd St.) then North on 3rd Ave. to 16th St. S.E. then west on 16th St. S.E. to Broadway, then North on Broadway to 12th St. then East on 12th St. S.E. to 1st Ave. S.E. then North on 1st Ave. S.E. to 9k St. S.E., then west on 9k St. S.E. to Broadway,then North on Broadway to 4th St. S.W., then West on 4th St. S.W. to 1st Ave. S. W., then North on 1st Ave. S.W. to 2nd St. S.W. the beginning. 2. For a six months trial basis have the N. E. trips listed below pull into the Northbrook Shopping Center as requested by the Owner of the Center. This would be accomplished by leaving the,present route at 14th St. N.E. and Broadway. Thence traveling about 1 block North on Broadway to the North entrance to the Center then turn West into the Center, then turn South along the East.peAmeter of the Center to the South exit of the Center, then turn East onto Broadway, then turn South on Broadway to 14th St. and continue on existing route. A.M. 7:30, 8:00, 8:25, 9:15, 10:20. P.M. 12:00, 1:20, 3:10, 3:35, 4:45, 5:10, 6:10. 3. Advance the time on the 8:50 Country Club Manor Trip to 8:25 A.M. Leave Country Club Manor at 8:40 A. M. and arrive Downtown at 8:55 A.M. A motion was made by Ellison, second by Postier, that the above route changes be approved, .subject to approval of the Minnesota Public Service Commission; all present.voted in favor. . ' Mr. George Holter also presented a letter requesting certainrelocation of light post, no parking signs, change of bus stops, etc., which was read. Upon motion by Ellison,:second by Postier, and all -present voting in favor, the letter was.referred to the Public Safety Committee. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the meeting was recessed at 3:05 P.M. President DeVries called the meeting to order again at 3:45 P. M. with all members being present, except Alderman Day. A letter from the Police Civil Service Commission submitting the top three men from the current eligibility roster for the classification of Detective (1. Robert Daly, 2. James Fister and 3. Francis Burton) was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Mayor. A letter from the.Personnel Director requesting permission for Mrs. Lillian Moody to work from two to four weeks past her retirement date so as to properly train her reps.+acement at the Auditorium, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by 1 0 Record of Official Proceedings .of the -.Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 0: Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the request was granted. A letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Development stating that the; would need evidence that the housing code is being enforced in Rochester, was read and upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Health Department. A letter from Harold G. Krieger, State Senator, stating that he was chairman of the sub -committee involving municipal affairs and they would be considering on an informal basis any local non -controversial bills and if the Council had any requests for such local legislation that they contact him as soon as possible, was read and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file. A letter from Mr. & Mrs. Collan Kneale of 920 Elton Hills Drive N.W. requestin that sidewalk be installed on both sides of Elton Hills Drive all the way from the Elton Hill School east through the residential areal was read. Also a petition with 16 signatures requesting that the sidewalk on the east side of llth Avenue N.W. from Elton Hills Drive to Cascade Street N.W. be postponed was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the two letters were referred to the Public Works Committee. A letter from Glomar Associates stating that they are developing a part of Country Club Manor 8th Subdivision which involves the basic construction on 2nd Street N. W. and submitting costs for basic construction fronting the City property, was read and upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee. A resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board requesting permission to enter into an agreement with Chicago Great Western Railway Company for a private crossing at grade over the right of way and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same, was read.. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the resolution was approved. A resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board stating that the construction, and erection of an electric sub -station in connection with the expansion of the electric i plant now in progress requires the acquisition of the Thompson Property in Block 62 of Original Plat, the acquisition of the land is essential and necessary for public purposes and for the expansion of the electrical plant and distribution system of the City of Rochester; and requesting the Common Council to initiate forthwith eminent domain proceedings, was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the resolution was approved and the City Attorney instructed to start proceedings. A resolution requesting permission to invest $55,000.00 in Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Debentures dated April 1, 1968 and maturing January 2, 1969 at 5.95% interest in the Rochester State Bank and a resolution requesting permission to reinvest $250,000.00 in Certificates of Deposit with the Northwesttern Bank at 5% interest, were each read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the resolutions were approved. Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 _CD-78920_ The following applications and petitions were each read and upon motion lby Folkert, second by Postier, and all present voting in favor, the same were referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission: 1. petition for change of zoning on Meadow Park 6th Subdivision from the R-1 to R-3 District. 2. application for final plat approval of Meadow Park 5th. 3. application for preliminary plat approval of Meadow Park 6th. 4. application for approval of Rocky Creek Mobile Home Park. 5. application for variance on property at,corner of 3rd Street and 5th Avenue S.W. A letter from Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Company requesting that they be allowed to continute occupancy of the Williams Parking area until September 15, 1968 when they will be moving to their new facilities, was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Finance Committee. A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission recommending that the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Grant Offer of the Federal Aviation Agency covering constructionon the main parallel taxiway at the Rochester Municipal Airport and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a new lease with the Federal Aviation Administration for space rental at the Rochester Municipal Airport in the amount of $6,483.16 annually, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by (Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the recommendations were accepted. A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission recommending that the Council receive bids for installation of air conditioning equipment to be installed in the Flight Service station at the Rochester Municipal Airport, was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted. Aletter from Angeberg-Sankstone & Associates Inc. requesting that they be employed to make a survey of the proposed park in Northern Heights, Inc., was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Perry, and all present voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee. A copy of a letter from the Minnesota Highway Department notifying that the pedestrian overpass on T. H. 52 north is presently programmed for letting on May 24, 1968; the interchange reconstruction at the 19th Street interchange is presently programmed for letting on June 28, 1968, was read and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file. The recommendation of the Finance Committee that acitizens committee be I.formed to study the insurance needs of the City of Rochester, excluding group life, hospitalization and pension and to make recommendations thereto; and furthe^recommending that Odean Erickson of the Mayo Clinic, Al Tsuchiya ofCrenlo, Inc. and Bill Price an Attorney at Law be appointed to this committee, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that eastbound traffic on 14th St. N. E. be permitted to turn right on the red light after a stop at llth Avenue and that the City Engineer's Department be authorized to erect the neeessary sign, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the is U • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common. Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 :..ram 50 0 LJ 1 recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that an adult crossing guard be employed to assist school children across 6th Street S. W. at 7th Avenue for the school year of 1968-69, beginning in September of 1968 and that the City Personnel Officer be authorized to employ and adult crossing guard for this crossing and that the training and administration be assigned to the Police Department, was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Finance Committee that permission be given to Gladys Danford to work part-time in the Finance Department through the months of April and May, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. Public Works Committee that the The recommendation of the/proposal of Clyde Parker .to perform engineering service for local improvements in Valhalla 2nd and 4th Subdivisions be approved, was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all present voting in favor, the recommend- ation was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the same. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission recommending approval of the preliminary plat of Northern Hills First Subdivision subject to the following con- ditions was read: (1) that satisfactory solutions are found to the water and sewer problems raised by the Water Superintendent (2) that provisions be made for pedestrian walkways to provide access to the future street adjoining Lots 17 and 18 to the commercial area north of Lots 10 and 11 and to the elementary school in the area of Lots 19 and 20 and possibly Lots 29 and 30 (3) the vertical curve on 5th Avenue N. E. just north of Northern Heights Drive N. E. should be improved to give a minimum vertical sight distance of 200 feet and (4) the utility easements that now exist across Lots 3,'4 and 5 be vacated in order to provide more useable lot area. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission ke the application for approval of the final plat of Indian Heights Second Subdivision was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was table until the evening meeting when someone wishes to be heard. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that Lot 56, North Sunnyslopes be annexed to the City subject to including the halves of the street right- of-way abutting the lot on the east and west, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing the said lot. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that the property to be known as Church of the Resurrection Subdivision be annexed to the City subject to including all of the street right-of-way of 16th St. S.E. adjoining this property and is 0`1 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 • and including the east half of llth Avenue S. E. adjoining this property, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing the said land. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that the preliminary plat of Church of Resurrection Addition be approved subject to the following, was read: (1) that plat should include the right-of-way of 16th St. S.E. and the east half, of llth Avenue S.E. adjoining this property that is not now platted (2) buildings should be built above any known or projected flood level (3) the lot should be given a number (4) change "Addition" to "Subdivision" and (5) the limited access providion as shown along the east line of llth Avenue S. E. should allow for not more than 2 driveway accesses to this property, these driveway accesses to be shown and designated as exceptions to the limited access provision on the final plat. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that the preliminary plat of the Replat of Lots 31 thru 36, Block 4, Northern Heights be approved, in the interest of maintaining uniformity in plat titles, that the word "Replat" be changed to "Resubdivision", was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a resolution be adopted and forwarded to the State of Minnesota Department of Highways expressing the Citys intent to participate in the costs of improvements at the intersection change of 19th St. N. W. and T.H. 52,was read. Also a letter from Clayton Swanson, District Engineer outlining the detailed plans for construction the east half of the interchange at 19th St. N. W. and also outling the sharing of costs by the City and State, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation and letter were referred to the Public Works Committee and the Finance Committee for further study and recommendation. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the offer of John W. Miller in the amount of $4750. for the right-of-way for the south half of proposed 37th Street N. W. along the north side of his tract on 18th Avenue N. W. in the NEk of Section 22 Cascade Township be accepted upon delivery of warranty deed, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and the Public Works Committee was authorized to proceed with negotiations. Alderman Perry moved that the Planning & Zoning Commission be authorized and directed to start hearings on annexation of property 75% and 100% surrounded by the City, which was included in a report submitted by the Planning &Zoning Commission, and after the hearings they come back with recommendations on each individual parcel; Alderman Larson seconded the motion and all present voted in favor. E C-I • 1-1 Alderman Perry moved that the Public Safety Committee study the problem of 11 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 ,509 parking meter -revenue from parking meters on Sunday due to,the businesses and stores staying open on Sunday; Alderman Folkert seconded the motion and all present voted in favor. A letter signed by W. C. Hogenson, Superintendent of SewageTreatment Plant and C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, recommending that the status of the employee doing the laboratory work at the Sewage Treatment plant should be raised both in position and salary to compensate for the added work and responsibility, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Perry, and all present voting in favor, the -letter was referred to the Personnel Advisory Committee. - The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that bids be advertised for (1) the seasons supply of road oil and cutback asphalt (2) the se mns supply of plant, mixed bituminous (3) the seasons supply of crushed rock and (4) the seasons supply of sand and gravel, said bids to be opened at 11:45 A. M. on April 15 and considered by the Common Council on April 15, 1968, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Perry, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that bids be advertised for furnishing of four patrol cars for use in the Police Department, said bids to be opened at 11:45 A. M. on April 15 and considered by the Common Council on April 15 1968 at 7:30 P. M., was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. A letter from William E. Suk and David T. Bishop making application for an extension of one year from April 3, 1968 for the preliminary plat of Northstar Subdivision and the preliminary plot plan for the communicy development -plan related to Northstar Subdivision and known as King's Court Apartments, a considerable amount of engineering on this plat has already been done, more survey work is necessary before the final plat can d)presented, also, a general condition of tight money in the mortgage market has been one of the important factors which have delayed this development, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the extnesion for one year was granted. The following applications for license to sell cigarettes were each presented and upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the licenses were granted: Cascade Grocery, Darst-Grill Tap Room, Lobido Corporation dba Southside Super Valu, Ed's Pik Quik, Third Avenue Grocery, Tropic Bowl, Inc., Mac's Grocery, Belt Line Tavern, Princess Cafe, Stop & Shop, Charlie's Country Boy, Colonial Lanes, Red Owl Stores, Inc., 7th Ave. N.W., Red Owl Stores, Inc., 1641 N. Broadway, Wayside Grocery John's Grocery, Sixty -Three Club, Ambrose P. Barry, Sportsman's Bar, The Office, Sheppard's Grocery, East Side Inn, Inc., Joachim Food Market, The Spa Tavern, Recreation Lanes, Inc., Mac's Restaurant, Queen City Beer & Grocery, The Pub Bar, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2128, Golden Georges, Inc., Hibbing's Food Center, The Brathaus, Eastwood Golf Course, Soldiers Field Golf Course Clubhouse, Gilb Grocery, Morningside Grocery, Ward's IGA Foodliner, Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 CD-7892, Elton Hills IGA Foodliner, Inc., 011ie's Food Center, Rochester Pizza, Inc., Lobido Corp., dba Northside Super Valu, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #2228, Inc., Maple Island Dairy Store #2, North Broadway Cafe, Vogue Eat Shop, Parkway Cafe, Colonial Soda Cafe, Schwen's Emporium, Inc., White H use Cafe, Larson's Standard, Drake's Trailer Lunch, Don Fisher's "66" Oil Company, Dogs N Suds Drive In, Andy's Liquor, Inc., DeLuxe Liquor Store of North- brook, Inc., Gopher Liquors of Rochester, Inc., Rochester Liquor Supply, Buckeye Liquor Store, Inc., Hillcrest Liquors, Inc., Daly Liquors, Inc., Northgate Liquor Store, Huey's Drive In Liquor Store, Inc., Louie's Bar, Hollywood Bar, Inc., The Normandy Bar, AFL-CIO Union Club, Michaels Supper Club, Happy Warrior, Harry's Bar, Inc., Syl's Texaco Service, Murphy Oil Corporation, North Star Bar, Martin Hotel Co, dba Hotel Brown, Roxy Bar, Tropic Lounge, Inc., Hotel Carlton, Town House of Rochester, Inc., Skyways of Rochester, Inc., Heidelberg Bar, Eagle Drug Store, Barkalow Bros. Co.-Kahler Hotel, Barkalow Bros Co.-Zumbro Hotel, Barkalow Bros. Co. -Inn Towne Motel, McIntire's Cue & Cushion, R-Tic Drive In, Burger King, West Side Texaco, Anderson Dairy Queen, Osco Drug, Inc., Mc Kenny's Service, Pink Lady Shop - Rochester Methodist H spital, Union Bus Depot, Ray -Mar Motel, Inc., Black's Cafe, Arthur Hotel, Civic Concessions, Huey Wholesale Co. for the following: Martin Hotel Dining Room, Martin Hotel, Silver Lake Mobile Homes, Beltline Cafe, Court House, Dayton's, Donaldson's, Dukart's Shell Service Station, Universal Ford Sales, Inc., Holiday Inn, and Chateau Theatre. Maple Island Store #1, Maple Island Store #3, Wade's Broiler, VonFeldt's Restaurant, Broadway Cafe, A & W Root Beer, Heidi House, Howard Johnson Restaurant, Truck Service Co., Heisler Enterprises dba Country Kitchen, Carter's of Rochester, Weber & Judd Company, Weber & Judd Co., Cue T Cafe, Perkins Cake & Steak House, Fryer's Tastee Freez, Maid Rite Cafe, Mike's Lakeside Drive In, F.F.W. Club, Kubat Dinette, American Legion Club, B.P.O.Elks #1091, Inc., Bell Vending Co. for the following: Happy Warrior, Tempo, Sveden House, Colonel Sanders, Kresges, Sandy's Drive Inn, Medical Science, St. Mary's Hospital, Holland's Cafeteria, Depot House, Bob's Drive In Liquor, Chuck's Skelly Service, A B.C., Methodist Hospital, Yellow Cab Co., F. W. Woolworth, Continental Baking Co., Henry's Drive In, and Sears Roebuck. The following applications for "On Sale" 3.2 beer - Non -intoxicating malt liquor - were each presented and upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the licenses were granted: Darst Grill -Tap Room, Tropic Lounge, Inc., Tropic Bowl, Inc., Belt Line Tavern, Princess C fe, East Side Inn, Inc., The Office, Sportsman's Bar, Richard's Roost, Ambrose P. Barry, Sixty -Three Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #2228, Inc., Colonial Lanes, The Spa Tavern, Recreation Lanes, Inc., Mac's Restaurant, Queen City Beer & Grocery, The Pub Bar, Golden Georges, Inc., The Brathaus, Soldiers Field Golf Course Clubhouse, Eastwood Golf Course Clubhouse, Rochester Pizza, Inc., dba Shakey's Pizza, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2128. The following applications for "Off Sale" 3.2 beer - Non -intoxicating Malt Liquor - were each presented and upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the licenses were granted: Cascade Grocery, Darst-Grill-Tap Room, Lobido Corp. dba. Southside Super Valu, Ed's Plk Quik, Third Avenue Grocery, Tropic Bowl, Inc., Mac's Grocery, 1 0 1 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common. Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 92 Belt Line Tavern, Princess C fe, Stop & Shop, Charlie's Country Boy, Colonial Lanes, Red Owl Stores, Inc., 36 17th Ave. N.W., Red Owl Stores, Inc., 1641 N. Broadway, Wayside Grocery, John's Grocery, Sixty -Three Club, Ambrose P. Barry, Sportsman's Bar, The Office, Sheppard's Grocery, East Side Inn, Joachim Food Market, The Spa Tavern, Recreation Lanes, Inc., Mac's Restaurant, Queen City Beer & Grocery, The Pub Bar, Loyal Order of Moose Lodgei #2128, Golden George s, Inc., Hibbing's Food Center, The Brathaus, Eastwood Golf Course Clubhouse, Soldiers Field Golf Course Clubhouse, Gile Grocery, Morningside Grocery, Ward's IGA Foodliner, Elton Hills IGA Foodliner, Inc., 011ie's Food Center, Rochester Pizza, Inc. 11 • Lobido Corporation dba Northside Super Valu. The following applications for dance licenses were each presented and upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, and all present voting in favor, the licenses were granted: Tropic Lounge,. Inc., Hollywood Bar, Inc., Town House of Rochester, In. The application of Lysne Construction Co. of Blooming Prairie, Minn. was pre- sented and upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the license was granted. The following applications for Sign Erector's license were each presented and upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the licenses were granted: Triad Sign Service, Alvin E. Benike, Inc., Macey Signs, Inc., Nesco Signs, Inc., and D. F. Lehnertz dba Ace Sign Co. The following applications to operate a bowling alley were each presented and upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the licenses were granted: Recreation Lanes, Inc., Tropic Bowl, Inc., and Colonial Lanes. The following applications for Sewer and Drain Connector's licenses were each presented and upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, i the licenses were granted: Kepp Company, Inc., Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc., Kirkof Plumbing & Heating Co., Riverside Sand & Gravel Co., Gopher Sanitary Service, and Viker & Sorenson, Inc. • The following applications for Master Plumber's license were each presented and upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the licenses i were granted: James Barry, Wayne Dornack, Leslie R. Lance, John A. Scheid, Sam Russell, Charles Hiley, Ray E. Powers, Elmer C. Kruesel, Geo. Krudwig, Robert W Langton, Bernard Kirckof, Fred Schnell, J. Leroy Kelly, William L. Gander, Richard J. Tointon, Lloyd Bennett, William Dietzler, James W. Pfeffer, W. J. Hankee, John Blee, Ronald L. Harris, Julian B. Renaux, Bernard 0. Nester, and Joe Cozik. I The following applications for Journeyman Plumber's license were each presented and upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the licenses 1 were granted: Julian B. Renaux, Wm. W. Axford, Donald Dean Reuter, William F. Kitzmann, Elmer F. Becker, Lynn Cameron, Gerald N. Holmes, Alvin Dornack, Robert W. Holmes, Harold R! Rahbain, Archie L. Schneider, Al Wasilowski, Charles M. Galloway, Keith Willison, Kneal i Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 • CD778920 I 1� Hinders, Leo. M. Dornack, William J. Tointon, Jerry L. Dalton, Richard Anderson, Lowell E. Macken, Charles J. Tarpenning, Elmer C. Johnson, John E. Colgan, Charles.M. Serene, Jr., II Orville Lubahn, Anthony Roetzler, Lewis J. Roessler, Charles Nelsen, Floyd F. Flicker, Walter M. Wold, John R. Swenson, Charles T. Barry, Gerald D. Klunder, Herbert L. Winter, Leland W. Nelsen, Reidar E. Pederson, Dale L. Van De Walker, Albanie Jeffrey, John L. Bantley,.Robert M.sBessler, Ernest E. Schoenfelder, Gerald H. Breuer, Cecil Newman, Kenneth L. Larson, Harold Gerths, Jerome Flicker, Herman Gerth, Richard C. Schwarz, Harry L. Nelson, George L. Milostan, William Loftus, Ardell Flicker, Joseph F. Underleak, Albin Jacobson, Sr., James L. Krudwig. The applications of Lysne Construction Co. for a permit to move a 2 story duplex, • 26' x 38' and a garage 14' x 22' from 626 3rd Avenue Southwest to 24 9th St. N.E. over cer- tain city streets and an application for a permit to move a 1'k story house 30' x 32' and a garage 12' x 24' from 622 3rd Avenue Southwest to 1304 5th St. N.E. over certain city streets, were each read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the applications were referred to the Public Works Committee with power to act. A letter from Blue and White Cabs requesting transfer of taxi license #32 from a 1965 Ford to a 1968 Plymouth and License No. 35 from a 1965 Ford to a 1968 Plymouth was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the trans- fers were granted. The applications of Cue T Cafe, McIntire's Cue & Ciishion, Black's Billiards & Cafe, j Recreation Lanes, Inc.,,and Cushion Corners were each read, said applications for Pool Hall license. A letter from James 51.Macken, Jr., Chief of Police, recommending that the appli- cation of Frederick Sorensen for -Cushion Corners be.denied was also read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the four pool hall licenses were. granted, and the one to Cushion Corners was denied. The Report of the Justice of the Peace for the month of March, 1968, was pre- sented and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file. A motion was made by Alderman Larson, second by Alderman Postier, that the.matter of signs on the boulevards and sidewalks be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission; • all present voted in favor. The official bond of Post -Bulletin Company in the amount of $1,000.00 with the Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York as surety and the contract bond of Tomax Contracting Company in the amount of $358,183.80 with the American Casualty Company of Reading, Pa. as surety, were each read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor thereof, the bonds were approved and the surety thereon accepted, and the.same ordered placed on file. The following license bonds were each read, and upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all present voting in favor thereof, the bonds were approved, the surety there- on accepted, and the same were ordered placed on file: Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 F_ • 1 • r- Name Surety Amount Thompson -Yaeger, Inc. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.,Hartford,Conn. $5,000.00 Lloyd Bennett Ohio Casualty Ins. Co., Hamilton, Ohio $1,000.00 John Blee Ohio Casualty Ins. Co., Hamilton, Ohio $1,000.00 John Blee Ohio Casualty Ins. Co., Hamilton, Ohio $1,000.00 H.Dornack & Sons, Inc. The Employers' Liability Assurance Corp., Ltd., Boston, Mass. $5,000.00 H. Dornack & Sons, Inc. " " " of " " $1,000.00 Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. Transamerica Insurance Company $1,000.00 Sanitary Company, Inc. " it it $5,000.00 Alvin E. Benike, Inc. Seaborard Surety Co., New York, N.Y. $1,000.00 William Dietzler Agricultural Ins. Co., Watertown, N.Y. $1,000.00 James W. Pfeffer Planet Insurance Co., Philadelphia, Pa. $5,000.00 James W. Pfeffer " " " " " $1,000.00 Macey Signs, Inc., Mpls. The Aetna Casualty and Surety Co., Hartford, Conn. $1,000.00 Viker and Sorenson, Inc. The Travelers Indemnity Co., Hartford, Conn. $1,000.00 Utility Sales & Engineering Capitol Indemnity Corp., Madison, Wisconsin $5,000.00 Woodhouse Brothers, Inc. if Ifit if if $5,000.00 Ronny's Plumbing & Heating Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland $5,000.00 Triad Sign Service, Inc. if If" c' " " " $1,000.00 Ray's Plumbing and Heating The Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York .$1,000.00 Gander Plumbing & Heating " " " " " " " " $1,000.00 Riverside Sand & Gravel Co. " " " " " " " 0 " $1,000.00 Ra "'s Plumbing & Heating y= g g " $5,000.00 Gander Plumbing & Heating if " " " " " " " $5,000.00 R. James Barry Allied Mutual Ins. Co., DesMoines, Iowa $1,000:00 Sam Russell if " is if " " $1,000.00 Ace Signs if " of if " $1,000.00 Kepp Company, Inc. it if it if " " $1,000.00 C & S Plumbing & Heating of if if it " " $5,000.00 Barry.Plumbing & Heating Co. it of " if " " $5,000.00 Alpek Sheet Metal & Roofing Itof of " " $5.,000.00 Rochester Plumbing & Heating of if " it, " " $5,000.00 Rochester Plumbing & Heating If " " " " " $1,000.00 Maass Plumbing & Heating Western Surety Company $5,000.00 Nesco Signs, Inc. of it " $1,000.00 Fred W. Schnell it " it $5,000.00 Richard Tointon " if it $5,000.001 Wilbur Jennings " it If $1,000.00' George Krudwig " if if $1,000.00 L. R. Lance " it It $1,000.00, Maass Plumbing & Heating " if if $1,000.00 Fred W. Schnell " if of $1,000.00 Richard Tointon " of it $1,000.00 Lysne Construction Co., Inc. " to it $7,500.00 Robert W. Langton St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company $1,000.00 W. J. Hankee of if to of it $1,000.00 Ronald L. Harris if It if to to $1,000.00 Ronald L. Harris it of If it if $5,000.001 J. McClure Kelly & Co. it " to it of $5,000.001 Drainmaster " " " If $S,000.001 Kirckof Plumbing & Heating " " " " " $5,000.00 W. J. Hankee " " !' " " $5,000.00 Edwards Sheet Metal Co. " " it of it $5,000.00 Kirckof Plumbing & Heating " " " " " $1,000.00 Kirckof Plumbing & Heating " " " " " $1,000.00 J. McClure Kelly & Co. " " " " " $1,000.00 The following resolutions were each introduced and read, and upon motion made and seconded and all present voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said resolu- tions duly passed and adopted: Resolution approving a resolution passed and adopted by the Public Utility Board re. entering into an agreement with Chicago Great Western Railway Company for a private crossing at grade over the right of way. resolution adopted. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, Resolution approving a resolution passed and adopted by the,Public Utility,Boardi re. acquisition of Thompson Property Block 62, Original Plat. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, resolution adopted. 41 14 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 CD778920 IfResolution approving a resolution passed and adopted by the Public Utility Board III re. reinvestment of proceeds of $250,000.00 certificate of deposit with Northwestern Nat'l jBank for Electric Dept. Depreciation Reserve. Upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, i� resolution adopted. ` Resolution approving a resolution passed and adopted by the Public Utility Board i re. purchase of Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Debentures in the amount of $55,000.00 at Rochester State Bank for Electric Dept. Pension Reserve. Upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting Grant Greement for overlay and mark NW/SE taxiway with inter- mediate connections (approx. 8000"i x 60') with Federal Aviation Agency at Rochester Municipal C1 Airport. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, resolution adopted. Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City .Clerk to execute lease No. FA69CE-4664 between United States and City for space for Tower and Flight Service Stations. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Postier, resolution adopted. Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasi- bility repprt and recommendation for sidewalk construction on north side of 18' St. N.W. from 21st Avenue N.W. to 25th Avenue N.W. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, resolution adopted. Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasi- bility report and recommendation for sidewalk construction on the north side of 16th St. �I N.W. between 18th and 19th Avenue N.W. (Lots 15 thru 28, Block 7, Sunset Terrace Addition. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, resolution adopted. Resolution ordering bids for furnishing and installation -of air conditioning r equipment to be installed in the Flight Service Station at the Rochester Municipal Airport. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, resolution adopted. Resolution ordering bids for furnishing the season's supply of plant mixed bitu- minous for the City Engineer's Department. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson,. resolution adopted. Resolution ordering bids for furnishing the season's supply of crushed rock for the City Engineer's Department. Unon motion by Larson, second by Postier, resolution adopted. Resolution ordering bids for furnishing the season's supply of road oil and cutback asphalt for the City Engineer's Department. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, resolu- tion adopted. Resolution ordering bids for the furnishing of the season's supply of sand and gravel for the City Engineer's Department., Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, resolution adopted. Resolution ordering bids for 4 four door patrol cars for the Rochester Police Department. Upon motion by Perry, second by Plstier, resolution adopted. I 1 • 1 1 • 1 r �J Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 Resolution accepting collateral of Olmsted County Bank & Trust Company. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting collateral of First National Bank. Upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting collateral of Rochester State Bank. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, resolution adopted. A motion was made by Postier, second by Ellison, and passed unanimously that the monthly bills in the amount of $39,624.43, list of which is attached hereto, be • approved and ordered paid. A motion was made by Perry, second by Ellison, that the Finance Committee be instructed to look into the matter of Suk and Bishop still owing the City a note in the amount of $5,000.00; all present voted in favor. Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M. President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7:30 o;clock P. M., with the following members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Ellison, Folkert, Larson, Perry, Postier. Absent: Alderman Day. President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for hearings on the following: Hearing on the water main extension in East frontage road of T. H. 52-14 from 11k Street S. W. to 14th Avenue S. W. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was made by Postier, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, that the project be proceeded with. Hearing on granting variance of rear yard requirements of zoning ordinance as they would apply to a proposed lot to be made up of part of Block 9 and part of Block 6, Sunset Terrace Addition. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommending that this variance be denied was again read. A motion was made by Folkert, second by Larson, that the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission be disapproved and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare'a resolution granting the requested variance. Hearing on proposed change of zoning on part of Lots 12 and 13, Block 1 of Knollwood Acres from the R-1 to the B-lb District. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that this zone districting be granted approval subject to the owner providing for the necessary easement was again read. A,motion was made by Larson, second by Ellison, accepting the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and instructing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting the ,a i ppl- 'a} 16 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 • II c6-7e92'o proposed zone change; all present voted in favor. A motion was then made by Larson, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, that the Public Works Committee proceed with obraining the necessary easements along the east portion of Lots 12 and 13, Block 1, Knollwood Acres. Mr. Sherwood Courrier, who formerly operated the Rochester Ambulance Service until he sold to Gold Cross in 1962, was.present and stated that their were inaccuracies in the findings of the Citizens Committee which were submitted to the Council at the last meeting; he said he would be willing to go back into business here in a couple of weeks and would only cost the City $8,000 instead of $15,000; he presented letters and figures which refuted some of the committees findings. A motion was made by Postier, second by Larson, that this matter be tabled for two weeks or until April 15th and the Public Safety Committee to re-evaluate this and come back with a recommendation; all present voted in favor. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the final plat of Indian Heights Second Subdivision and find that this plat complies with all local regulations pertaining to the subdivision of land within the City of Rochester and, therefore, recommend that this plat be granted final approval, was read. Mr. Jack Lampman of 401 - 16th Street N. W. was present and said he objected that 16th Street N. W. which is now dead end, was not going to be put through, he said they were told when they purchased their property that the street would be put through but they were still getting all the traffic coming up and turning around in their driveway or in front of their place. Dr. Jack Titus of 611 - 16th Street N. W. was present and questioned as to where the sidewalk would be and what the grade would be. Alderman Perry spoke as a disinterested party, he said it was not unusual for a truck load of steel to come up the avenue and they then had to turn around in the Crenlo parking lot, he said they had not taken any portion as far as Indian Heights 2nd was concerned and recommended that some designation be made showing that this was a dead end street. Mr. Dick Kastler, Engineer who designed the plat said they gave a lot thought of extending 16th Street through and would liked to have done so but it was practically impossible. Alderman Ellison moved that 16th Street be extended through to Sth.Avenue and eliminate Lot 13; his motion was declared lost for want of a second. A motion was made by Folkert, second by Postier, that the matter of the sidewalk in this area be referred back to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the problem of the 16th Street Northwest extension be referred to the Public Works Committee; all present voted in favor. Alderman Larson stated that both Soldiers Field and Eastwood Golf Courses were at capacity and inasmuch as the golf courses were revenue producing, he felt some move should be made to make a study of a potential golf course north of the City, he suggested appointing a committee of five people interested in golf to make a study as to possible j location and what it would cost for the land and development; he suggested the names of !j Loren Stoffer, Roland Peterson, Terry Kos, John Hawkins and Ray Keller. Alderman Folkert stated he was not opposed to this but felt in some way the Park Department should enter � PP Y P i 1 0 1 • 1 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 1 is 1 • 1 into the picture. No action was taken and Alderman Ellison, who is liaison to the Park Board was to review this with them. Alderman Larson stated that inasmuch as there were so many requests for variance to the Zoning Ordinance that possibly some revisions should be made to the present Zoning Ordinance and moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission study the necessary revisions to the Zoning Ordinance and also consult with the developers and builders as to their opinions; Alderman Perry seconded the motion and all present voted in favor. Alderman Folkert stated that the Finance Committee had requested the City Attorney to give a report on the status of the Crossroad tax assessment case and asked if any information had been obtained. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that he was waiting for some additional information from the State Tax Department and would report to the Council at the next meeting. A resolution amending the parking resolution as follows was read and upon motion by Ellison, second by Perry, and all present voting in favor, the resolution was adopted: 1) Section D, Truck Loading Zones, is hereby amended by adding thereto Paragraph (2.5) to read in its entirety as follows: (2.5) West Center Street on the south side of the street 45 feet more or less immediately west of the vacated alley between the Kahler Hotel and the Kahler Parking Ramp between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday. 2) Paragraph (4) of Section E, Passenger Loading Zones, is hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows: (4) West Center Street on the south side of the street just east of Second Avenue 50 feet more or less in front of the north entrance to the building known as the Kahler Hotel. A resolution initiating eminent domain proceedings under the provisions of the Charter of the City of Rochester to acquire the sub -station site in connection with the expansion of the electric generation pland and distribution system, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Perry, and all present voting in favor, the resolution was adopted. A resolution that a Community Development Project is hereby authorized to be constructed on Lots 1, 2 and 3 and Lots 21 to 32 Inclusive; all in Block 1, Northgate Third Addition, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor! the resolution was adopted. A resolution approving the Community Development Project proposed to be constructed on Lots 1 to 15 inclusive, Block 4, Valhalla Fourth Sudbdivision, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all present voting in favor, the resolution was adopted. A resolution varying the rear and side yard requirements of Section20.012 and 52.04 of the Zoning Ordinance so as to permit the construction of an addition on the south side of the existing church edifice located on Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, Homestead Addition, which addition may be constructed so that no part thereof is less than sixteen feet from the rear lot lines of said lots nor less than twleve feet from the north building line of the existing parsonage located on Lot 3 in said Homestead Addition, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the resolution was adopted. Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 1, 1968 • -_ CD778920 n A resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on I it behalf of the City of Rochester the agreement between the Chicago Great Western Railway Company and the City of Rochester relative to the establishment of a grade crossing at 4 16th Street Southeast over the railroad tracks of the Chicago Great Western Railway Company, was read. Upon motion by P stier, second by Ellison, and all present voting in �j favor, the resolution was adopted. An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of j promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare, by regulating the use of i land, the location, size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the density of population within this City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan (khanging Lot 10, Christensen Sehl to R-2 One to Four Family Residence District and Lots 1 to 6 inclusive, Block 3, Sehl's First Subdivision and that part of Otitlot "A" of Sehl' First Subdivision which lies south of Lot 1, First i Evangelical United Brethern Church Resubdivision of part of Outlot "A" and Block 4 of j Sehl's First Subdivision), was given its first reading. Alderman Postier inquired as to the status of the 15th Avenue Northeast crossing. ! C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer reported that a survey had been made and they would be ready to report within the next two weeks. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 P. M. on April 8, 1968. City Clerk I. �I �I I Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 8, 1968 51 - - -_ --- CD_7,8920'- 1 is r� 1 • r� 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 April 8'° 1968. President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Ellison, Folkert, Larson, Perry, Postier, Absent: None. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the minutes of the meeting of April 1, 1968 were approved The Mayor's appointment of Robert Daly to the position of Detective in the Rochester Police Department, effective April 8, 1968, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by.Ellison, and all voting in favor, the appointment was confirmed. The Mayor's appointment of John J. Laivell, James Fister, Douglas Krueger, Arnold Mork and Raymond Wagoner to the position of Lieutenant in the Rochester Police Department, effective April 8, 1968, was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the appointments were confirmed. A letter signed by Elfreda Reiter, City Clerk requesting approval of the appointment of Mrs. Doris Schubert as Deputy City Clerk and Mrs. Sharon Ayers ai Clerk Typist II for the ensuing official year, was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the appointments were approved. A letter signed by C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, recommending appointment of the following to the positions in the City Engineer's Office for the year 1968-69, was read:' I Engineering Aide I Engineering Aide IV I� 2 Survey Helpers Richard Swenke 1 Survey Supervisor Thomas Blake Ij Paul Klipsic, Jr. 1 Office Manager Francis Clark 1 Inspector's Helper Vacant 2 Senior Inspectors Ray Sibley 1 Apprentice Draftsman Larry Mooney Clarence Hanson 1 Draftsman -Designer A. J. Blake It Engineering Aide II Civil Engineer III 1 Rodman Ralph Gustine 1 Plans Engineer Frank Eaton 1 2 Rodman (Seasonal) 1 Office Engineer Albert Toddie,Jr. 3 Junior Inspectors Robert Bale 1 Construction Engineer Robert Toddie •' Michael Cox i Larry Rucker Director of Maintenance Mark Gray 1 Permits & Record Clerk Glenn Amundson. I) 3 Draftsman I Jerry Lawler Account Clerk III Kathleen Tharp John Bucher Vacant Clerk Typist II Joan Rosecke Engineering Aide III 2 Draftsman Computors Carl Reimann Custodian Vernon Leitz Ronald Halling 1 Utility Inspector(Sidewalk) Leo D. Herrick 2 Construction Inspectors Fred Rahn Fred Lidtke 3 Instrument Men Harold McCoy Robert Fleischman Verne Wussow I The position of Office Manager had not been cleared through the Personnel Advisory Committee. Upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the appointments were approved with the exception of the position of Office Manager and this was referred to I the Personnel Advisory Committee. ,l A letter signed by C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, recommending appointment of the