HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-1968Record of Official Proceedings of the- Common Council
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Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City, on
April 15, 1968.
President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7.:30 o'clock P. M., the following
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members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Ellison, Folkert, Larson, Perry,
Postier. Absent: None. j
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Upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the minutes of,l
the meeting of April 8, 1968 were approved. 1'I
Bids were received for furnishing the seasons supply of road oil and cutback
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asphalt for the City Engineer's Department at 11:45 A. M. on April 15, 1968; only the one
bid of Northwestern Refining Company was received. Upon motion by Postier, second by Day,
the City Clerk was instructed to return the bid unopened and readvertise for bids to be
opened at 11:45 A. M. on May 1, 1968 and considered by the Common Council at their meeting 1i
on May 6, 1968; all voted in favor.
Bids were received for installation and furnishing of modified fixed time traffi
signals at 14th Street N. W. and Third Avenue N. W. and at Elton Hills Drive and 14th
Avenue N. W. at 2:00 P. M. on April 15, 1968 and only one bid was received. Upon motion by
Day, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the City Clerk was instructed to open the l
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one bid. The bid.of H & H Electric Company in the amount of $11,943.00 was received and !I
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opened and upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the bid was
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referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for recommendation. 1
A letter from the Personnel Advisory Committee recommending that another EA IV 1'
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position be created in the engineer's department and along with his other duties, he shall,"
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have the responsibility of office manager and that Francis Clark fill this position j
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effective April 1, 1968 at step C of grade 8 (722) was read. Upon motion by Larson, second)
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by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
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.A letter signed by Tom 0. Moore, City Planning Director requesting permission for
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himself and Commissioner John F. Brengman to attend the American Society of Planning I�
Officials to be held in San Francisco, California, May 4-9, 1968, was read. Upon motion
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by Folkert, second by Larson, and.all voting in.favor, the request was approved.
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A letter stating that at the regular meeting of the Public Utility Board an i
invoice from Adolfson and Peterson, Contractors for $3,046.00 was approved for payment,this II
invoice covered reimbursement to.this company for the cost of the building permit to be
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issued to them for the Silver lake Power Plant expansion and the Board now respectfully l
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requests that the cost of the permit be reimbursed to the Electric Department less any �I
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costs incurred by the Inspection Department in processing the permit, was read. Mr. J.
Koskovich, Building Inspector stated that they had come to the conclusion to pay for the
plan checking fee and in view of the fact that the contractor would be having a full time
inspector on the job that would be responsible to the Public Utility Board and felt that
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inspection by their department could be waived and the present permit as such be waived
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with the exception of paying the plan checking fee. Upon motion by Larson, second by
Ellison, and all voting in favor, the request was approved and the permit fee waived, less
the plan checking fee.
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A letter from D. C. Dickman, Suburban Motors, making application for extension
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of city sewer and water mains for Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Highland Addition or the location
jof Suburban Motors at 1902 2nd Street S. W., was read and upon motion by Ellison, second by
I1 Folkert, and all voting in favor, the request was referred to the Public Works Committee.
lThe following resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board were each read
and upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the resolutions were
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approved: (a) resolution requesting authorization to enter into contract with Watertower
Paint and Repair Company, Inc..for repairs to water tanks (b) resolution requesting
authorization to enter into contract with Fuel Economy Engineering Company to eomplete
erection of turbine generator (c) requesting authorization to enter into contract with
Grinnell Company, Inc. to install fire protection and (d) resolution requesting authorization
to enter into contract with Fuel Economy Engineering Company to complete power plant piping.
A letter from George Kerr,.Attorney submitting copies of a proposed lease to
cover space occupied by Skyways of Rochester, Inc. in the Rochester Municipal Airport Terminal
Building, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the
lease was referred to the Rochester Airport Commission for recommendation.
A letter from Ability Building Center requesting installation of sidewalk
on a portion of.First Avenue N. E. between the existing sidewalk and the bus stop, the area
is the east side of 1st Avenue Northeast north of 14th Street Northeast for a distance of
184.8 feet, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor,
the letter -was referred to the Public Works Committee.
A letter signed by Mrs. Howard Anderson, Poppy Chairman, requesting permission
to hold their annual poppy sale on May 24th and 25th, 1968 and permission to hang their
poppy archway over the sidewalk in front of the V.F.W. Building, was read. Upon motion by
Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the requests were granted.
A notice from the Railroad and Warehouse Commission in the matter-6d the
application of Railway Express Agency, Inc. for a certificate of public convenience and
,;necessity as a regular route common carrier of express was read and President DeVries
,,ordered the same placed on file..
iiA letter from Nietz Electric gompany requesting permission to have a
,!temporary sign put up at.the corner of 4th Street and 7.th Avenue S. E. because due to
IIconstruction of the East Center Street Bridge their customers are having difficulty to
find.them, was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Larson,and all voting in favor, the
request was referred to the Public Works Committee with power to act.
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A letter from Par -Ex Homes Inc., the developers of Rocky Creek Mobile Home Park
on T. H. 63 North, requesting permission to park their display homes on this area at this
time as a storage facility, was read. Mr. Larry McCaleb was present and stated that they
would place two prototype models here, any others would only be for temporary storage. Upon
motion by Perry, second.by Postier, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
A letter from the State.of Minnesota, Department of Highways, submitting an
agreement covering installation of traffic control signal system and street lights at inter-
section of T. H. 63 (North Broadway) and 17th Street North, was read. Upon motion by Ellison,'
second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the same was referred to the Public Works
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Committee.
The following report submitted by Alderman Larson regarding a meeting held at
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the Court House on April 11, 1968 regarding City County participation.in Graham Arena Youth
Hockey was read: ?�
The original program proposed by the Youth Hockey Association to the II
City Council and later to the Council and Olmsted County Board has been
expanded substantially. The arena has been widened 23 feet and
and lengthened 23 feet. There will be an enclosed balcony that can seat
about 200 spectators.
The biggest expansion program was to go to the use of artificial !�
ice during the original construction program. The phenomenal success of
the fund drive by the Yough Hockey Assn. wherein they were oversubscribed
in their first drive indicated to them that there was broad public support
for this program and they were able to get an additional $30,000 over the !I
—� $60,000 which was their first goal.
It, was felt that the proposed arena should be more thatn the bare
minimum and several changes were made in the building to move it more }
suitable for the potential uses.. An additional $10,000 was spent in
providing for artificial ice, an improved ventilation program for
around '$6,000. A brick front was put on -the building to keep it more
in harmony with the 4H building, the lighting in the arena was beefed {
up substantially. The total cost of the building wihtout the artificial
ice plant will be around $280,000 born by the county and Youth Hockey Assn.
The bids on the artificial ice installation are due to be opened on I?
April 23. It is expected that these bids will come in around $90,000.
The Youth Hockey program is projected to serve about 1,000 boys in the `
very near future. Rochester has one of the largest if not the largest ?
program measured by number of players of any place in the nation. Added j
to this is the fact that other individuals and groups will be using the
ice during the season.
I think the volunteer group that raised the funds for the building are
to be commended for their excellent work. It, in turn., -is a tribute to the
city to have such fine cooperation in developing a workable program for a
community project.
The present agreement is for the Rochester Park and Recreation Department
to have charge of the operation of the building for the period of Nov. 1 thru
March 31. During this period of time the operational expense will be born
by the city and all proceeds in turn going to the city. It is expected that
each boy enrolled in the program would pay a $5.00 fee for a season ticket.
Other skaters wouldalso pay. It is not expected to be aprofit.making
venture. On the other hand, losses if any should be minimal. The city and
county would make an annual study of the operation.
Mr. Ehrick has the legal papers involved and is familiar with all phases.
The question: What part of the $60,000 does the city wish to share? Does
the city wish to spread its share over a two year period? The county would
like these answers by the time the bids are opened on April 23.
Alderman Larson that he thought the City had originally programmed some funds for this and
the Council should discuss what share they would pay the County and said the County would li
the City to carry the full $60,000, the Youth Hockey Assn. will pay $30,000. Alderman Day
stated that he felt the City had done quite a lot toward this by telling them that the City
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will maintain this for an indefinite period of time, but felt that it was no more than
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i; right that the City participate and also felt that the artificial ice is necessary; a
motion was then made by Day, second by Ellison, that the City pay $30,000 toward the
artificial ice, $15,000 this year and $15,000 next year and the $15,000 this year come out
of the General Fund that had been set aside for the North Broadway site sewer and that it
is the intention that the property on North Broadway revert entirely with no reservations;
all voted in favor and the City Clerk was instructed to notify the Youth Hockey Assn., the
Board of Park Commissioners and the Board of County Commissioners of this action.
A letter from the Administrative Assistant stating that the Common Council
met with the Housing Redevelopment Authority and representatives of Bartman-Aschman and
unofficially committed themselves to act on requests made by the Authority as follows:
(1) to amend the resolution dated February 23, 1968 which amended the illustrative "Broadway
Open" plan to extend First Avenue S. E. south across Fourth Street on the east side of the
Zumbro River, the action would be to amend the resolution by deleting the exception to the
basic street pattern in the illustrative site plan; this action is to officially confirm the
direction given to the Authority in preparing the plan (2) the second action required is to
officially commit the City to finance and construct the connection of First Avenue West from
the project limit to Broadway on both the north and south legs, these connections are to be
completed by the time the Urban Renewal Project is finished, the Authority informed this
office that a general committment is sufficient and need not concern specifics; this
resolution is to be incorporated into the plan to be submitted, was read. Upon motion by
Folkert, second by Larson, and upon roll call and all voting in favor thereof except
Aldermen Day and Postier who voted "no", the recommendations were accepted and the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that bids be advertised for the
furnishing and installing of carpet in selected areas of the City Hall, said bids to be
opened at 11:45 A.M. on May 14, 1968 for consideration by the Common Council on May 20,
1968, was read. Upon motion by Perry,.second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that bids be advertised for
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the furnishing of (1) Street Sweeper (2) Motor Grader and (3) Tractor Shove, said bids to be
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opened at 11:45 A. M. on May 1, 1968 and considered by the Common Council on May 6, 1968, was
!read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation
,was approved.
The.recommendations of the City Engineer that a local improvement project
without petition of the property owners be initiated for replacement of sidewalks in S. W.
(Rochester, Sidewalk projects #1-1968, #2-1968, #3-1968, #4-1968 and #5-1968 was read and
upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in -favor, the same was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a fesolution proposing
!replacement of sidewalks in S. W. Rochester - Sidewalk Project #-1-1968 was referred to his
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office for engineer's preliminary report and they report that the improvement is feasible
and recommend its construction, estimated costs for 4',' concrete is $7.20 per sq. yd and for
6" concrete walk thru drives is $8.10 sq. yd, the estimated costs are $6,600.00 was read
together with the recommendation of the Public Works that -this project be constructed with.
the costs to be assessed to the abutting properties. Upon motion.by Perry, second by
Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing
replacement of sidewalks in S. W. Rochester - Sidewalk Project #2-1968 was referred to his
office and they report that the improvement is feasible and recommend its construction,
estimated costs for 4" concrete is $7.20 per sq. kid. and for 6" concrete walk thru drives is
$8.10 sq. yd, estimated costs are $7,100.00 was read together with the recommendation of the
Public Works Committee that this project be constructed with the costs to be assessed to the
abutting properties. Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing
replacement of sidewalks in S. W. Rochester - Sidewalk Project #3-1968 was referred to his
office and they report that the improvement is feasible and recommend its construction,
estimated costs for 4O" concrete is $7.20 per sq. yd. and for 6" concrete walk thru drives is
$8.10 sq. yd. estimated costs are $7,200.00 was read together with the recommendation of the
Public Works Committee that this project be constructed with the costs to.be assessed to the
abutting properties. Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing
replacement of sidewalks in S. W. Rochester - Sidewalk Project.#4-1968 was referred to his
office and they report that the improvement is feasible and recommend its construction,
estimated costs for 4" concrete is $7.20 per sq. yd. and for 6" concrete walk thru drives is
$8.10 sq. yd. estimated costs are '$4,100.00 was read together with the recommendation of the
Public Works Committee that this project.be constructed with the costs to be assessed to the
abutting properties. Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing
replacement of sidewalks in S. W. Rochester - Sidewalk Project #5-1968 was referred to his
office and they report that the improvement is feasible and recommend its construction,
estimated costs for 4" concrete is 7.20 per sq. yd. and for 6" concrete walk thru drives is
'$8.10 sq. yd. estimated costs are $7,200.00 was read together with the recommendation of the
Public Works Committee that this project be constructed with the costs to be assessed to the
abutting properties. Upon motion by Perry, second by.Folkert, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resoluton proposing
grading and surfacing of the Mall Road and 16th Street S. W. in Apache Mall was referred to
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his office and they report that the improvement is feasible and recommend its construction,
the estimated costs are•$74,200, was read together with the recommendation of the Public
Works Committee that the project be constructed with•the cost to be assessed against the
lands listed. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution pro-
lposing sanitary sewer and water main extensions in the Apache Mall Area was referred to his
office and they report that the improvement is feasible and recommend its construction, the
estimated costs are $84,388, was read togehter with the recommendation of the Public Works
Committee that the project be constructed -with the cost.to be assessed against the abutting
property. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson,•and all voting in favor, the recommendation
Gas approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution pro -
(posing sidewalk on the south side of Elton Hills Drive N. W. between llth Avenue N. W. and
9th Avenue N. W. was referred to his office, that the petition had been examined and found
to be signed by 4 of the 10 owners of record,.representing 37.62 percent in frontage of the
property affected, they report that the improvement is feasible and recommend its construction
in 1968, the estimated cost is $2,125.00, was -read together with the recommendation of the
Public Works Committee that the project be constructed with the cost to be assessed to the•
abutting properties. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Postier, and all voting in favor,
the recommendation was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution pro-
posing sidewalk on the north side of Elton Hills Drive N. W. from North Broadway to 12th
N. W. was referred to his office and they report that -the project is feasible and
recommend its construction, the estimated costs are $17,200.00, was read together with the
recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the project be constructed with the cost
to be assessed to the abutting properties. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, and
all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the -bid of Clements
let Company for furnishing three patrol cars and one unmarked car for use in the
lice Department, in the amount of 44,994.50, be accepted, was read and upon motion by
stier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bids of Rochester
& Gravel Company for furnishing the seasons supply of sand and gravel; Quarve & Anderson
for furnishing the seasons supply of crushed rock; and Rochester Sand & Gravel for furnishing
seasons supply of plant mixed bituminous, was read and upon motion by Perry, second by
son, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The following resolution was introduced and read and upon motion by Larson,
cond by Folkert, and all voting in favor thereof, except Alderman Day and Postier who
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voted "nay", President DeVries declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted:
"WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Rochester has
transmitted to the Common Council two alternate planning concepts for the core
area renewal project -under consideration for this City,. one concept being
designated "Broadway Open" and the other concept being designated "Broadway
Closed", and
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority has informally requested
the Common Council to -express its preferance for and preliminary approval
of one or the other of these concepts, and
WHEREAS, these alternate planning concepts have been displayed to the public,
have been studied by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, the Planning
and Zoning Commission, and by other departments of the City of Rochester,
by various advisory, civic and business organizations and by interested
citizens, and their views, opinions and recommendations have been communi-
cated to the Council, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has considered all the views, opinions and
recommendations communicated to it and has made its own extensive inquiry
into and study of the alternate planning concepts submitted, and has,
reached its conclusion thereon following a public -Council meeting devoted
to the subject held on February 20, 1968, in the Council Chambers, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council met with members of the Housing and Redevelop-
ment Authority and representatives of Barton-Aschman Associates on March
28, 1968, relative to various aspects of the "Broadway Open" concept.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Common Council hereby approves the
illustrative planning concept designated "Broadway Open" including the
proposal to extend First Avenue Southeast south and west to a junction
with Broadway near the intersection of Fourth Street and South Broadway.
Be it further resolved that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority is
requested to discontinue further !consideration of the "Broadway Closed
planning concept.
Be it further resolved that the Common Council hereby commits the City
of Rochester to finance and construct adequate connections of First Avenue
West from the project limits to Broadway on both the north and south, in
accordance with plans and specifications which will have the approval of
the Minnesota Highway Department and will conform to good planning and
traffic standards.
Be it further resolved that the action of -the Common Council in approving
the "Broadway Open" concept for the proposed renewal project is not to
be construed as a rejection of the many recommendations and requests
received relative to, among other things, the extension of Broadway open
for one or two blocks north of Center Street; the width of Broadway, one
or two way traffic on Broadway, mall treatment of First Street Southwest
between Broadway and First Avenue Southwest, climitization of portions of
any public malls, a prospective library site, a prospective arena site,
vacation of alleys, heigUtth limitations on buildings, and other matters.
Many of the recommendations and requests received have Council approval
and the general approval of the "Broadway Open" concept as set forth in
the illustrative plan submitted is made by the Common Council with the
understanding that a residual flexibility in -planning and usage exists
which will permit accommodation of desirable recommended changes or re-
visions in the plan without the need for precise delineation at this time.
Be it further resolved that the written resolution adopted by the Common
Council on February 23, 1968, relative to the same subject matter as this
resolution, is hereby rescinded.
Passed and adopted by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minne-
sota, this 15th day of April, 1968." T
The following resolutions were each introduced and read, and upon motion by
Folkert, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said
resolutions duly passed and adopted:
Resolution authorizing metes and bounds conveyance in part of Block 9, Sunset
Terrace and Block 6, Sunset Terrace 2nd Addition.
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Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement with i
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State of Minnesota, Department of Highways for traffic control signal system and street lights
at T.H. 63 and 17th Street North.
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li Resolution ordering bids for furnishing a tractor shovel for the Street & Alley
Department.
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Resolution ordering bids for furnishing a street sweeper for use in the Street &
Alley Department.
Resolution ordering bids for furnishing a motor grader for use in the Street &
Alley Department.
Resolution ordering bids for furnishing of carpet, padding and installation in
areas of City Hall.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Watertower
Paint and Repair Company, Inc. for labor, materials & equipment to complete repairs to water
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tanks.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Fuel !i
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Economy Engineering Company for labor to complete erection of the turbine generator.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Grinnell
Company, Inc. for labor, materials and equipment to install fire protection.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Fuel
Economy Engineering Company for labor, materials and equipment to complete the power plant
piping.
Resolution referring proposed improvements for feasibility report and recommenda-
tions for the replacement of sidewalks in S.W. Rochester - Sidewalk Project # 1-1968.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommenda-
tion for the replacement of sidewalks in S.W. Rochester - Sidewalk Project #2-1968. ;.
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Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommenda-
tion for the replacement of sidewalks in S.W. Rochester - Sidewalk Project # 3-1968.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommenda-
tion for the replacement of sidewalks in S.W. Rochester - Sidewalk Project #4-1968.
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Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommends -
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tion for the replacement of sidewalks in S.W. Rochester - Sidewalk Project #5-1968.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing.and directing
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preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the replacement of sidewalks in S.W. I;
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Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing it
preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the replacement of sidewalks in S.W.
Rochester - Sidewalk Project #2-1968.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing
preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the replacement of sidewalks in S.W.
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Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing
reparation of plans and specifications in respect to the replacement of sidewalks in S.W.
Rochester - Sidewalk Project #4-1968.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing -
preparation of plans and specification in respect to the replacement of sidewalks in S. W.
Rochester - Sidewalk Project #5-1968.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing
preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the grading and surfacing of the Mall
Road and 16th Street S.W. in Apache Mall.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing
reparation of plans and specifications in respect to the sanitary sewer and water main
extensions in the Apache Mall area.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing
preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the construction of sidewalk on south
side of Elton Hills Drive N.W. between llth Avenue N.W. and 9th Avenue N.W.
Resolution receiving preliminary report „ ordering a public hearing and directing
preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the construction of concrete sidewalk
on the north side of Elton Hills Drive N.W. from North Broadway to 12th Avenue N.W.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommenda-
tion for the construction of concrete sidewalk on the north side of Elton Hills Drive from
North Broadway to 12th Avenue N.W.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the replacement
of sidewalks in S.W. Rochester, Sidewalk Project #1-1968.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the replacement!
of 'sidewalks in S.W. Rochester, Sidewalk Project #2-1968.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordeiing bids for the replacement
of sidewalks in S.W. Rochester, Sidewalk Project # 3-1968.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the replacement]
of sidewalks in S.W. Rochester, Sidewalk Project #4-1968.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the replacement]
of sidewalks in S.W. Rochester, Sidewalk Project #5-1968.
'Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the construct-
ion of sidewalk on south side of Elton Hills Drive N.W. between 'llth Avenue N.W. and 9th Ave.!
N.W.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the
of concrete sidewalk on the north side of Elton Hills Drive N.W. from North Broadway to 12th
Avenue N.W.
Resolution acdepting bid of Clements Chevrolet Company for furnishing three patrol 'I
cars and one unmarked car -for use in the Police Department. l
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Resolution accepting bids Rochester Sand and Gravel and Quarve and Anderson for
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The application of Doyle Conner Company for a license to construct sidewalks,
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curb and gutter and driveways was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and
all voting in favor, the license was granted.
The application of Jerry Wing, Brownell Drugs,.for a license to sell "off sale"
non -intoxicating malt. liquor was read and upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all
voting in favor, the license was granted.
The application of Joseph.Lynaugh and Lester Petersen for Journeyman Plumber's
License were each read and upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in
favor, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Himrich's Northbrook Drug, Alibi In, Daly's West Side DX,
and Brownell Drug for license to sell cigarettes were each read and upon motion by Ellison,
second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted.
The license bonds of Healy Plumbing & Heating Company (2) each in the amounts
of $1,000.00 with Seaboard Surety Company as surety were each read and upon motion by Larson,
second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon
accepted and the same were ordered placed on file.
The applications for Master Heating Licenses of L. M. Edwards, William Keehn,
Arthur Mengedoth, C. J. Porter, Garfield Roadway, Adrian J. Ronnenberg, H. W. Thompson,. Loren
Woodhouse, James Barry, John Blee, Joe Cozik, Wayne Dornack, William Gander, W. J. Hankee,
Ronald Harris, John A. Healy III, Charles Hiley, Elmer Johnson, J. Leroy Kelly, Bernard
Kirckof, George Krudwig, Elmer Kruesel, Leslie Lance, Robert Langton, Vernard Nesler, James
Pfeffer, Ray Purves, Darrel Renaux, Sam Russell, John Scheid, Fred Schnell and Richard J.
Tointon, were each read, and upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in
favor, the Algdfisesiwere granted.
The applications for Heating Contractor's licenses of Alpek Sheet Metal &
Roofing Co., Edwards Sheet Metal, Ronny's Plumbing & Heating, Thompson Yaeger, Inc., Utility
Sales & Engineering Co., Woodhouse Bros., Inc., John Blee Plumbing & Heating, C & S Plumbing
& Heating Co., Joe Cozik Plumbing & Heating, H. Dornack & Sons, Inc., Drainmaster Plumbing &
Heating, Gander Heating & Plumbing, W. J. Hankee Co., Harris Plumbing & Heating Co., Healy
Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Kirckof Plumbing & Heating, Krudwig Plumbing & Heating, Lance
Plumbing & Heating, J. McClure Kelly Co., Maass Plumbing & Heating Co., James W. Pfeffer,
Ray's Plumbing & Heating Co:, Renaux Bros. Plumbing & Heating, Rochester Plumbing & Heating,
The Sanitary Co., Inc., Fred Schnell Plumbing & Heating, Tointon Plumbing & Heating, Peoples
Natural Gas Co., Scheid Plumbing .& Heating, and Barry Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc., were
each read, and upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the
licenses were granted.
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The applications for Journeyman Installer's licenses of Clifford A. Aaby,
Richard E. Allen, Joseph A. Blakley, Arthur F. Bremer, Michael V. Breza, Ronald E. Brogan,
Thomas J. Brogan, Clarence M. Brown, Grant A. Brunner, Earl M. Byboth, Lawrence J. Cisewski,
Albert E. Cook, Claude A. Cowden, Donald R. DeKeyfel, Raymond DeVogel, James P. Dolan,
Delbert Edmondson, Dana W. Eisenman, Oswin H. Elker, Earl Ellringer, Roger Erickson, Arlowe t
W. Esau, Kenneth A. Everson, Jerry A. Fischer, Clifton S. Flotterud, Norval E. Flury, Keith
S. French „ Elroy A. Gaedy, Ronald E. Gathje, Winfield Gauthier, Reuben Gilbertson, Edward G.
Girard, James S. Gleason, Gordon R. Gosselin, Thomas Richard Haen, Richard B. Hain, Einer W.
Hansen, Warren Dudley Harrison, Arthur J. Hartert, Jr., Donald M. Hartmann, John F. Hennessy,)
Paul J. Hennessey, Earl Holmberg, Harvey Holtan,'Morton J. Holzer, Roy E. Hoover, Charles R.
Hughes, Tom Janisch, Gerald F. Jarvis, Duane E. Johnson, Floyd V. Johnson, Lewis N. Johnson,
Robert R. Jones, James L. Keehn, Robert 0. Keehn, Ernest Kopperud, Klaus H: Kor, Russell C.
Krause, William D. Kriesel, Gustave F. Kuhn, Karl James Kuhn, Richard Lien, Ivan Lovelace,
Keith L. McCaleb, Robert F. McKenzie, Fred McNealey, Earl Meredith, Ralph Meyer, Marlin R.
Moen, Thomas H. Murray, Carl H. Odell, James P. O'Neill, John P. O'Neill, Carl A. Owen,
Clarence M. Peterson, Earl W. Ponto, Hermann C. Priefer, Allen Prier, Eugene D. Radke',
Emory G. Rine, William A. Ristow, Carl L. Runge, Frank E. Ryan, J. Keith SandmeY er, Otto H.
Schlee, Edwin Staver, James J. Stenzel, Francis Reid Stevenson, William F. Sullivan, Marshall
C. Swanson, Wendell Toft, Robert F. Vanderburg, Vernon (Bud) Volz, William L. Weaver, Jerry
L. W6ber, LeRoy A. Welke, Donald James Welsh, Norman A. Wendt, Clayton Whynaucht, Duane J.
Wickert, Henry C. Wilson, Edwin Wodrich, Harvey H. Wood, Raymond P. Zobel, Robert T. Zoller,
William W. Axford, Gibson Baker, Ruben Baker, Robert W. Beckel, Richard C. Burbank, Stephen
D. Davis, Clair J. Dickman, Reuben T. Enderson, Mason L. Engelhart, Ardell H. Flicker, Harold
Gerths, Richard Gerths, Elmer Grimm, Edwin J. Hayertz, George Hines, Curtis H. Horton,
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William C. Johnson, Kenneth L. Larson, William Loftus, Joseph H. Lynaugh, Michael D. McTighe,
Geo. L. Milostan, James A. Mitchell, William R. Moore, Jerry Mullenbach, Charles D. Nelsen,
Harry L. Nelsen, Veryl Predmore, James H. Rhyne, Kenneth R. Rowe, W. C. Salisbury, Donald
Schones, Charles L. Skelly, Lawler J. Skelly, Earl P. Spreltz, George H. Svendsen, John R.
Swenson, Lyle R. Taylor, Ralph H. Williams, Walter M. Wold, Ernest 'Zobel, Gary Abrahamson,
Donald Asleson, James Biwer, Willard Borden, Phil Buske, Rolla Carson, Lloyd Erickson, Lloyd
Fredin, Steve Fredrickson, Bob Geise, Joseph F. Guzinski, Herbert Holets, Richard Holtorf,
Leon Kaump, Richard Keeney, George Lundberg, Gerald Miller, Richard Remold, Merle Runyan,
and Virg Whipple were each read, and upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all
voting in favor, the licenses were granted.
The applications'of Harold Watson, Rodney Watson and Stanley Watson for
commercial rubbish collector,licenses; Paul J. Kronebush for commercial garbage collector
license; and Herb Bornfleth, George Fensek, Leonard Fenske, Orville Kirkham, Fred Vagt,
Harold Watson, Rodney Watson, Stanley Watson and W. H. Watson, Jr. for general refuse
collector license were each read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting)
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in favor ( these applications were previously approved by Board of Health & Welfare).
The reports for the month of March, 1968 showing fees collected for building
permits issued $371.00; fees collected for electrical permits issued $927.75; fees
co-ldected for plumbing permits issued $312.00; fees collected for heating permits issued
$758.00 and fees collected for sign permitssissued $2,281.38 were each read and President
DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
The annual report of the Clerk of Municipal Court was presented and
President DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
A motion was made by Postier, second by Larson, and passed unanimously that
the monthly bills in the amount of $249,246.22, list of which is attached hereto, be
approved and ordered paid.
(I Mrs. Inez Schaefer was present in regard to the change of zoning of here
Lots 12 and 13 Block 1 Knollwood Acres• she said this property was just south
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of where she now has Truck Service and it was commercial in the township so she assumed
that when it came into the city it would also be commercial and wanted to operate the same
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kind of business as she is .now operating; she submitted a letter stating that as the owner
of the property at 2001 South Broadway she agrees to subject said property to permanent
utility easement to the depth of the easterly twenty feet and for the entire frontage on
highway 63 for water, storm sewer and sanitary sewer purposes. Tom Moore, Planning
Director stated that the recommended zone change on this property was B-lb and that Mrs.
Schaefer would have problem if she has in mind the development the same as Truck Service,
this type of use is permitted in B-3 zone; when the Elanning Commission considered this
they were not aware what the owner had in mind, he said he thought the Council should
proceed with the B-lb and then the whole side of this area should be re-evaluated; he said
he thought it would be spot zoning to take just these two lots but if the whole side of the
highway were considered it would be different. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert,
and upon roll call and all voting in favor, the rules were suspended and an Ordinance
entitled, "An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, An Ordinance for the purpose of
promoting helath, 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 desnity 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 second reading. Upon motion
by Ellison, second by Day, and upon roll call and all voting in favor, the rules were sus-
pended and the ordinance was given its third and final reading. A motion was then made
by Ellison, second by Perry, that the said ordinance be adopted as read and all voting in
favor, President DeVries declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
Alderman Ellison recommended that the Council go ahead with the contract with
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Gold Cross Ambulance, he said the Public Safety Committee had met with representatives from
both companies and now the Finance Committee had also met and the discrepancies that showed
in the reports had been ciarified and recommended that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare the contract with Gold Cross Ambulance Company. Alderman Postier stated that he had;
not seen the new financial statement and would like time to check.the.financial statement and
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make some other checks. Mayor Smekta stated he felt the Committee should take under
advisement the statement, also the price the City would pay for the emergency service, theyli
came up with a figure of $15,000 and now a competit6r has offered that service for $8,000, II
he said he felt this should.be studied very carefully. A motion was made.by Postier, second'1
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by Perry, that this be tabled until May 6, 1968., all voted in favor. A letter signed by
Roy Watson of the Kahler Corporation supporting the Gold Cross was read and President
DeVries ordered the same placed on file. `
The recommendation of the Planning.& Zoning Commission, tabled to this meeting,
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 their
opinion that public sidewalks should be required in the following locations (1) along the
entire south side of 17th Street N. W. as it adjoins Lots 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;they also feel that sidewalks need not be installed
at this time along the north side of 17th Street N. W. and the cul-de-sac area when the
street adjoins Lots 1-13, Block 2, Indian Heights Second Subdivision, was again read. Mr.
Robert Springer was present and opposed the sidewalk construction, he said the reason for
the sidewalk easement was to provide sidewalk for the proposed park area on the hill and
now that that would not be there he felt it served no purpose whatsoever. After viewing the
map and further discussion, a motion was made by Larson, second by Postier, to construct a �l
sidewalk in the easement along the South side of Lot 13, Block 2, Indian Heights and to
retain the easement along the east side of Lots 12 and 13, Block 2, Indian Heights but not to
• construct the sidewalk at this time. A motion was then made by Perry to amend the above
motion to vote only on whether the sidewalk should be constructed on the east side of hots
12-13, Block 2; Folkert seconded the motion and all voted in favor of the amendment. Presi-
dent DeVries then called for a vote on the original motion as amended and all voted in favor.
A motion was then made by Perry, second by Folkert, that the sidewalk along the
south side of 17th Street N. W. be approved; all voted in favor.
A resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on
behalf of the City, the contract with Rochester Mall Company relative to construction of
certain local improvements on Apache Drive in the Apache Shopping Center, was read. Upon
motion by Postier, second by Ellison and all voting in favor, the resolution was adopted.
A resolution instituting condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of a
permanent easement or right-of-way over a part of Lot 11, Block 2, Morse and Sargeant's
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Addition to provide for connection of Fifth Avenue Southeast with Fourth Street Southeast,
was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the resolution
was adopted.
Upon motion by Perry, second by Day, and all voting in favor, a recess was
declared at 10:10 P. M. President DeVries called the meeting to order again at 10:30
P. M. with all members being present.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the bid of H & H
Electric Company for installation of modified fixed time traffic signals at 14th Street N.W.
and 3rd Avenue N.W. and at Elton Hills•Drive and 14th Avenue N.W. in the amount of
$11,943.00 be accepted at the unit price bid. Upon motion by Postier, second by Perry,
4nd,A1-1-..vbting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the
meeting was adjourned until 12:00 noon on April 23, 1968.
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