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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-1968520 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 8, 1968 • CD778920 rt following employees at the Sewage Treatment Plant for the year 1968-69, was read and upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the appointments were approved: Superintendent Chief Operator Laboratory Technician Clerk Technician Mechanic Shift Operator Shift Operator Shift Operator Shift Operator Relief Operator Relief Operator Assistant Operator Maintenance Man Walter Hogenson Roger Bennett Richard Ferber Virginia Peterson Alvin Koch Robert Kidrowski LeRoy Johnson Gordon Brumm Roger Bergan Dale Ferber Raymond Glasrud Dennis Hayden Orville Strehlow A letter signed by C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer recommending appointment of the following'employees for the Street and Alley Department for the year 1968-69, was read and upon motion by Day, second by Folkert; and all voting in favor, the appointments were approved: Leonard Klinkhammer Robert Overton John Kreps Merlyn Brakke Ray Olson Mark Gravley Arleigh Kimball Dana Wentworth John Eggenberger James Hanson Donald Kruger Norman R. Clark Chester Hanna James Roskos Harley O'Connor Delos Olson Gilbert Bennett Elmer Tate Elwin Wiliiams Glenn Thompson Elmer Hare Richard Olson Arthur Colvin Darrel Overton Alton Hanson Larry Fleener Cleo.: Daniels Stanley Morris Herman Rausch Ronald Bartel Lyle Darnell Robert Judd Herbert Stensrud Robert Richards David Stewart Charles Gunneson Daryl McGowan A letter signed by Tom 0. Moore, City Planning Director, requesting approval of the reappointment of the following personnel to the City Planning Department for the ensuing year 1968-69, was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the appointments were approved: Long Range Planner - Robert K. Halloin; Operational Planner - Donald G. Beckord; Planning Technician II - Richard F. Schartau; Secretary (Clerk Typist III) - Gloria J. Schibursky and Clerk (Clerk Typist I - Part Time) - Diane Rausch. A letter signed by J. E. Koskovich, Building Director, requesting approval of the reappointment of Everett Knuth as Assistant Electrical Inspector, William Frutiger as Assistant Building Inspector and Robert Hauge as Assistant Heating Inspector was read and upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the appointments were approved. A letter signed by J. Calvin Haas, Personnel Director, requesting approval of the reappointment of Carole Grimm as Clerk Typist II in the Personnal Department for the ensuing official year, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the appointment was approved. • 1 • 1 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council -521 • of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 8, 1968 1 1 • 1 A letter signed by R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, requesting approval of the appointment of Mrs. Gladys Bliss as secretary for the ensuing official year, was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the appointment was approved. A letter signed by Edward J. Moline, Director of Finance -Treasurer requesting approval of the appointment of Marsha K. Wike as Clerk Typist II and Mrs. Darlene Wentworth as Key Punch Operator, was read and upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the appointments were approved. A letter from the Board of Park Commissioners requesting the reappointment of the following Park and Recreation Personnel for the 1968-69 year, was read and upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the appointments were approved.: Curtis L. Taylor, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation Cal Smith, Manager of the Mayo Civic Auditorium Roger Lowe, Director of Recreation David F. Dunn, Director of Parks Ray Keller, Golf Pro -Manager Clayton Westrum, Gold Pro Manager Eastwood Darcy Piens, Assistant Director of Recreation (Until June 21 only) Norma E. Amundson, Clerk Typist III Peggy Ball, Clerk Typist II Patricia Brech, Clerk Accountant I Ann Shanahan, Account Clerk I Viola•Zimmerman, Ticket Sales A letter signed by James V. Moon, Superintendent of Schools, regarding certain conditionsin regard to the construction of the new elementary school in Valhalla Subdivision l was read.and upon motion by Ellison, -second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to,the Public Works Committee. A petition with 10 signatures opposing sidewalks on the north side of 182 Street from 21st to 25th Avenue N. W. was read and upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the petition was referred to the•Public Works Committee. A petition requesting vacation of utility easement along Lots 13 and 14, Block 6, Sunrise Estates First Subdivision was read and upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the petition was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission. A petition 'signed by Mayo Foundation and Resuurection Church for annexation of land for the extension of llth Avenue S. E. in Meadow Park 5th Subdivision was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the petition was referred to the Planning..a oning Commission. The applications for final plat approval of Elton Hills East 4th Subdivision and I preliminary plat approval of Valleyhigh Replat Second Addition were each read and upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, the same were referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission;all voted in favor. A letter from the Mayo High Drama Department requesting permission to hang a banner at Daytons corner from April 16 to April 30, was.read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the request was granted subject to the approval of the Building Director. A letter from the Rochester Chapter Izaak Walton League requesting that everything i i h P Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 8, 1968 • CD=78920 1 be done to stop pollution of the Zumbor and other rivers in this area -was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Perry, and all voting in favor, the letter,was referred to the Public I� Works Committee.' i+ ! A letter from Peoples Natural Gas Company requesting an opportunity to talk Ito the Council regarding the street lighting contemplated on the Second Street S. W. widening from the Mayo Clinic west to St. Mary's Hospital, was read and upon motion by Perry, second �by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee (President DeVries to meet with the Public Works Committee when this letter is considered). A resolution adopted by -the Board of Park Commissioner recommending to the Common Council the employment of the firm of Pieper & Richmond as Architects for the proposed construction of the Eastwood Park Golf Clubhouse, was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, this resolution was tabled until May 6, 1.968 ;(the Council to meet with the Park Board in the meantime). The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the following renovation The accomplished in the Council Chambers (1) remove two rows of pews and relocate the Idividing rail to provide more space in the Council work area at a cost of $445.00 and (2) !purchase and installation of a semi -V-shaped Council table at a cost of $900.00, was read. JjUpon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was `referred back to the Finance Committee for further study. ii I The recommendation of the Finance.Committee that a resolution be adopted i land forwarded to the M.H.D. expressing the city's intent to participate in the costs of ''improvements at the interchange of 19th St. N.W. and T. H. 52 as outlined in the accompanying 1' jjletter from the District Engineer, was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all ing in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the City initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire the following described tract for street right-of-way on 5th Avenue S. E., was read and upon motion byEllison, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City, Attorney was instructed to prepare resolution initiating the said condemnation: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 11 Block 2 Mors & Sargents Addition to East Rochester, thence west along the north line of said lot for a distance of 55 feet, thence southeasterly 212.35 feet more or less to the southeast corner of said lot 11 thence north 205.1 feet to the point of beginning. comprising 5640 square feet, more or less. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they reviewed the need to establish in detail the outer boundaries of the proposed new park site in the Northern Heights area and feel that it would be advisable for the Common Council to retain the services of a land surveyor to work with the Park and Recreation Department the City Planning Department to survey and establish the boundary of this proposed park site, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was referred to the Public Safety Committee for recommendation as to the land surveyor. 0 0 [1 1 • 1 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council . of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 8, 1968 523 u 1 1 • The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the need for sidewalks as requested by the Common Council therein the area now being platted as Indian Heights Second Subdivision and it is the opinion of this Commission that public sidewalks should be required at (1) along the entire south side of 17th Street N. W. as it adjoins Lotb 1-6, Block 1, Indian Heights Second Subdivision and (2) in the designated sidewalk easement area along the south line of Lot 13, Block 2, Indian Heights Second Subdivision and along the east line of Lots 12 and 13, Block 2, Indian Heights Second Subdivision and they also feel that sidewalks need not be installed at this time along the north side of 17th Street N. W. and'the dul-de-sac area when the street adjoins Lots 1-13, Block 2, Indian Heights Second Subdivision, was read. Maps of the area showing the proposed sidewalk were reviewed by the Council and there was some question as the necessity =.for sidewalk along the east line of Lots 12 and 13, Block 2. A motion was then made by Pottier, second by Folkert, that this be tabled until the meeting on April 15, 1968 at 7:30 P. M. A motion was made by Larson', second by Perry, that the hearing on the final plat of Indian Heights Second Subdivision be set for 7:30 P. M. on May 6, 1968; all voted in favor. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the application to vary the maximum lot coverage and floor area ratio -requirement of Paragraph 24.04 of Ordinance No. 1296 as it applies to the property located at 225 - 5th Avenue S. W. (Towey Funderal Home) and find that this requested addition will not cause any detrimental affect on adjoining property owners since the addition simply fills in a small alcove and will not project out beyond the existing building; some years ago, the owner dedicated an alley right-of-way along the west side of this property thus reducing his lot area, had this right-of-way along the west side'of this property been granted as an I easement he could have counted'its area as part of the lot area, based on these findings, they recommend that this variance be granted, was read. Mr. Richard Towey, the petitioner, was present and stated that due to some misunderstanding, he thought the contractor had obtained the building permit and the contractor thought that he had. Alderman Perry criticised Mr. Toweyfor going ahead with work without a perinit, he said Mr. Towey was leaving the impression among the public that its all right to go ahead and do the work despite what the ordinances say and this was twice as bad since he is a public official; he said this was the second time this had happened, about two years ago he had petitioned the Council to vacate a portion of the street right of way after he had started construction A motion'was made by Folkert, second by Day, that the recommendation be accepted and a hearing on the variance be set for May 6, 1968 at 7:30 P. M.; all voted in favor. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the application for approval of the preliminary plat of Rocky Creek Mobile Home Park and recommend that this preliminary plat be granted approval subject to (1) the title be changed to "Rocky Creek First Subdivision" (2) Ample width be provided for channel and • 2, 4 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 8, 1968 • slopes to divert.the existing drainageway around to the north side of this property, this drainageway diould be located either entirely on this property necessitating a widened easement or an agreement be filed from the property owner to the north establishing a portion of the needed easement (3) the owners of Rocky Creek property are to work out the acquisition of additional right of way from the subdivision to U. S. 63 and to dedicate this land as a public street and (4) this recommendation to approve the prelimin- ary plat does not carry with it a specific approval of the mobile home park plan, this will require a separate application, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the bid of Fire Safety Corp. in the amount of $1,572.00 be accepted for furnishing fire hose for the Rochester Fire Department, was read. Bids had been opened earlier in the day and three bids had been received, the bids of Norris Ind. Fire & Safety $1,680.00; Fire Safety Corp. $1,572.00 and Eureka Fire Hose Co. $1,644.00. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion de and seconded and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said resolutions duly passed and adopted: Resolution endorsing adoption of proposed Plan 7 for the solution of rural and urban floodwater problems in the South Zumbro Watershed. Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, resolution adopted. Resolution ordering hearing on vacation of utility easements along lots 13 and 14, Block 6, Sunrise Estates First Subdivision. Upon motion by Larson, second by y, resolution adopted. Resolution accepting bid of Fire Safety Corp. for furnishing fire hose for chester Fire Department. Upon motion by Day, second by Larson, resolution adopted. Resolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to execute maintenance greement between the City and County of Olmsted on County State Aid Highways Nos. 2, 4, 1 and 34 and County Road "D". Upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, resolution ted. Resolution that rear yard requirement of Section 22.04 of the Zoning Ordinance is varied so as to permit the construction of a two family dwelling on the property I� described as follows, with no part thereof less than 24 feet from the rear lot line of said land: part of Block 9, Sunset Terrace and Block 6,.Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition. Upon f motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, resolution adopted. Resolution approving proposal of Department of Highways of the State of I! Minnesota with respect to sharing of costs between the City of Rochester and State of I Minnesota on the reconstruction of 19th Street Northwest interchange and requesting the I. State of Minnesota, Department of Highways to prepare and submit an agreement for 4 �I 1 1 1 • 1 Is Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 8, 1968 Ireimbursement of the State of Minnesota by the City of Rochester of the City, s share of the cost of S. P. 5508 ( T. H. 52) Revision of Interchange at 19th Street Northwest, on the following basis:. Estimated Costs City's Share Basic cost (grading, base, surfacing, storm sewer:, curb and gutter, and miscellaneous) estimated at $115,000.00 25% Traffic signal control system, estimated at $30,000.00 50% Highway lighting revision and signing, estimated at $25,000.00 0% Upon motion by Postier, second by Day, resolution adopted. • Resolution approving plans and specifications for local improvements in Country Club Manor 8th Addition and authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk, to execute on behalf of the City, the contract with William Agneberg and Leonard Sankseone, partners dba Glomar Associates relative to construction of certain local improvements in Country Club Manor 8th Addition. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, resolution.adopted. An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of pro- moting 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 buildings on lots, and the density of population within this City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan (changing part of Lots 12 and 13, Block 1, Knollwood Acres to B-lb Neighborhood Business District) was given its first reading. An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted land not exceeding two hundred acres in area in the East One -Half of Section Twelve, Township One Hundred Six, Range Fourteen (Resurrection Church) and certain platted land in North Sunny Slopes, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Lot 56, North Sunny Slopes) was given its first reading. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and upon roll call and all voting in favor, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading. Upon motion by Ellison, 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 Ellison, that the said ordinance be adopted as read and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted. The applications of Alibi In and American Legion Club for retail "on sale" non - intoxicating malt liquor license and the applications of Snyder Drug Store -Crossroads, Snyder Drug Store -Miracle Mile, Golden Hill Market & Cafe, Second Street Market, Alibi In, Erdmans Supermarkets, Inc., Sunny Market, Piggly Wiggly Stores (3), National Food Store and Just Rite Super Market for retail "off sale" non -intoxicating malt liquor license, were each read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. The application of John D. Abel for a license to erect and maintain signs was read and upon motion by Day, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the license was granted. 1 The applications of Arlyn D. Jacobson, Michael D. Campbell, Norbert D. Ryan, Gordon Johnson, William Kearns, David Digre, Robert Blanck, Donald Peterson and John Krudwig for 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 8, 1968 CD-78920 Journeyman Plumber's License were each read and upon motion by Day, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. The applications of Ed Mahoney, 0. A. Stocke & Co., Alvin E. Benike, Inc., ! B. DeWitz and Floyd Larson Construction Company for sidewalk contractor's license and the I application of Littrup Nielson Inc. for a license to connect with sewers and drains were each read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. The application of Rochester City Lines for 10 bus licenses were each read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. The applications of Emil Tayor (Bilotti's), Petersen DX Service, Snyder Drug Store (2), Golden Hill Market & Cafe, Flamingo hotel, Second Street Market, Erdman Supermarkets, Inc.,SSt. Mary's Hospital, Cooperative Oil Employees Club (2), Scotty's Shell Service, Sunny Eaxket, Dees "66" Service, Piggly Wiggly Store (3), Tastee Coffee Shop, Parker Hotel, National Food Store, Just Rite, Inc., Alp* Sheet Metal & Roofing, Inc. and Vi's Cafe for license to sell cigarettes were each read and upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. The license bonds of Joseph Cozik (2) and Littrup Nielson, Inc. each in the amount of $1,000.00 with Ohio Farmers Insurance Compan, LeRoy Ohio as surety; Peoples Natrural Gas Division in the amount of $1,000.00 with Fidelity and Casualty Company as itI, surety; John D. Abel in the amount of $1,000.00 with Western Surety Company as surety; and John A. Scheid in the amount of $1,000.00 with Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company as I surety were each read and upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon accepted and the bonds were ordered placed on I i file. iI I I� The contract bond of Whiting Press, Inc. in the amount of $4,973.25 with �I St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company as surety was read and upon motion by Day, second II by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the bond was referred to the Mayor. �i R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, stated that he thought the City should be jproceeding with the acquisition of lands at the interchange by Apache Mall, he said it ,t was two small slivers of land, one owned by George Bailey and the other owned by about it seven different people. Upon motion by Day, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor,I itthe City Attorney was instructed to proceed with the acquisition of these two parcels. The City Attorney was requested to contact the Attorney General and see if I �) any decision had been made on the question of the petition submitted by residents of I Rochester which would allow referendum votes and report back at the next Council meeting. ! �) Upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the meeting I �I was adjourned until 7:30 P. M. on April 15, 1968. j City Clerk i+ 1 • 1 1 • 1 0