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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-1968Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council 5- of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1968 CD-7,8920 Minutes of a regular meeting of the . Common Council of the City of Rochester,�1II Minnesota, held in the Council.Chambers in the City Hall, in said City, on May 6, 1968. j I President DeVries called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M., the j1 following members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Ellison, Folkert, Larson, !I 'I Perry, Postier. -Alderman Day arrived at 2:45 P. M. !I f, Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all pseaent voting in.favor II the minutes of the meetings of April 15th and April 23rd, 1968 were approved. Members of the 6th grades at Hawthorne School were present Fi th their ll principal Robert Sandy and teachers, Mrs. Alice Hanson and Mr. Richard Pernu; they presented i Mayor Smekta with greetings and a cake to celebrate his birthday. The Mayors reappointment of Lowell Linnes of 1248 20th Street N. W., Rt. I! Reverend Msgr. B. P. Mangan of 1315 12th Avenue N.W. and Milton Scholer of 423 7th Avenue II S. W. as members of -the Human Relations Commission term of office to be for three years and, expire May 1, 1971, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier,.and all present voting in favor, the appointments were confirmed. i The Mayor's reappointment of Roger R. Cresswell of 703 - 14th Avenue N. E. as a member of the Public Utility Board, term of office to be for two years and expire the I second Monday in April, 1970, was read. Upon motion by Postier,.second by Folkert, and all present voting in f avor,'the appointment was confirmed. II The Mayor' s appointment of David G. Roesler of 1345 20th Street N. W. as a l f! member of the Public Utility Board, term of off ice.to be for two years and expire the second Monday in April, 1970, he to replace Mr. Walter Swenberg who has resigned, was read. i i Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all present voting in favor, the appointment was conf irmed . A letter from the Board of Public Health 6 Welfare recommending that Dr. Clarence E. Henke of Severna Park, Maryland be employed jointly with the County of Olmsted . as Deputy Health Officer for the period September 1, 1968 through December 31, 1968 at a �! yearly salary rate of $22,000.00, plus an allowance up to $1,200.00 for moving expenses,. II • this employment is recommended as a proper step to provide a successor for Dr. Viktor 0. j Wilson when he retires on December 31, 1968, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, and all present voting in favor, the appointmentwas confirmed. A letter from the Board of Public Health & Welfare requesting the Council to reinstate the three public health nurse staff positions deleted from the Board's budget i as of January 1, 1968, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all present III voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Personnel Advisory Committee for study and li h recommendation. A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission recommending that the bid ofil $3,875.00 submitted by Woodhouse Brothers, Inc. for installation of gas air conditioning in �I the Flight Service Station at the Rochester Municipal Airport be accepted, was read. Upon I motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation wasj .I �, Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1968 U CD77 u accepted and the City Clerk instructed to prepare the necessary contract. A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission recommending that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the lease to cover space occupied by Skyways of Rochester Inc. at the Rochester Municipal Airport Terminal Building and the City of Rochester, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Perry, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. A letter inviting the members of the Common Council to attend a meeting of jTotal Community Development's Action Committee on Flood Control on May 10, 1968 at 4:00 P.M. j in the Board of Directors Room at the Rochester Chamber of Commerce building was read and President DeVries ordered.the same placed on file. A letter from Frederic Brown, Attorney for Seven Up Bottling Company, stating that for some years past their!company:has had a license to use a portion.of.the Graham Estate property on 3rd Avenue S. E., they have tried to.purchase a one -acre parcel of.land �l from the estate but were not able to do so and requested that.in the negotiation for such I property that they be considered, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and li.all present voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Finance Committee. i� A letter from Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates, Inc. inviting the Council to the dedication ceremony and open house of the new additions to the Water Pollution Control Plant at 2400 Childs Road, St. Paul,.Minnesota on May 12, 1968, was read and President DeVries ordered the same.placed on file. A letter from Mr. & Mrs. Francis G. Sehl requesting permission to complete construction of sanitary sewer, water main,.storm sewer, service connection stubs and grading and surfacing on the balance of 3rd Place and 27th Street N. E. was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all present voting in favor, the letter was i referred to the Public Works Committee. 'i The claim of Phyllis R. Carlisle of Chalmers, Indiana for injuries she sustained as a result of a fall on a public sidewalk in the City of Rochester at 2nd Avenue S.W. between 1st and 2nd Street and the claim of Mrs. R. Sheehan of 429 15th Avenue S. W. for a fractured right wrist which she sustained from a fall on the main floor in the clinic waiting room at the Public Health Center, were each read and upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the claims were referred to the City Attorney. The request of American Legion Auxiliary for permission to sell poppies on streets of Rochester May 24 and May 25, 1968 was read and upon motion by'Larson, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the request was granted. The request of Rochester Civic Theatre for permission to hang a banner across Broadway during the week of May 6 through May 12 was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Postier, and all present voting in favor, the request.was granted, the said banner to be hung under the supervision of the Building Inspector. J L� 1 1 • 1 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6', 1968 --_---- CD•7,B 920 If CJ 1 1 0 1 A letter from Everett Krienbering of 2528 - 14th Avenue N. W. about the "cat" situation in his neighborhood was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee. A letter signed by Nancy Little of Carleton College stating that she would like toil do something in Rochester this summer that would promote greater racial understanding was I read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, and all present voting.in favor, the letter was referred to the Human Relations Commission. li A resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board requesting permission to enter into contract with Crescent Electric Supply Company for furnishing 3 167 KVA Transformers �I in the amount of $2,787.00, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all present voting in favor, the resolution was approved. �i A resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board requesting permission to enter I into contract with Westinghouse Electric Corporation for switchboard extension control, relay and supervisory equipment in the amount of $166,089.00'!:.was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all present voting in favor, the resolution was approved. Three resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board (1) that $300,000 be appropriated to the First National Bank for purchase of Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Debentures dated May 1, 1968 and maturing February 3, 1969 and bearing interest at the rate of 6.10 percent per annum (2) that $310,000.00 be appropriated to the Rochester State Bank for the purchase of Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Debentures, dated May 1, 1968 and maturing February 3, 1969 and bearing interest at the rate of 6.10 percent per annum and(3) that the proceeds of $1,200,000.00 from certificates of deposit maturing April 27, 1968 be reinvested in Certificate of Deposit with the Olmsted County Bank and Trust Company dated II • �i April 27, 1968 and maturing August 19, 1968 and bearing interest at 5k percent per annum, jj were each read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor,! r i the resolutions were approved. The following petitions were each read and upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the same were referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission:] (1) petition of Orrin J. Ellefson for annexation of Lot 6, Block 21, Golden Hill Addition; �! it (2) petition of Orrin J. Ellefson for zone change on Lot 6, Block 21, Golden Hill Addition to the general business district B-3; (3) application of The Rochester Mall Company for approval of a shopping center and 4 petition to vacate the north -south alley in Block 15 '! PP PP � g ( ) P Y . . Cumming's Addition. li A letter from Robert Larson, Alderman of the 5th Ward, recommending that a committee concerned with the beautification of Rochester be formed; suggested details are as follows: 1. The committee would be concerned with the broad aspects of city beautification. 2. Committee shall be composed of 9 members. These members shall consist of one member from each ward selected by the Alderman of said ward; threei'members at large to be selected by the Mayor and President of the Council, one of whom shall be a member of the Park Board. 3. Term of office shall be for two years, except those appointed from odd numbered wards for the first time. 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1968 • CD778920 - - - - - 4. Members from even.numbered wards to be appointed for'even numbered years -- odd numbered wards for odd numbered years. �! 5. Members of the committee may be.reappointed for one term -,only. They !' may be appointed to the committee after having been off the committee for one term. 6. This committee shall elect its own officers. 7. Committee meetings shall be at the discretion of the committee but shall be at least once every three months. 8. Reports of recommendations to the Council shall be conveyed by letter and personal presentation if so desired. 9. This committee shall in no way effect the operations of any of the other city boards of committees. ,Alderman Larson stated that he had many requests about these things involved, such as gas or i �t ornamental lighting, billboards, signs leading to the City';,etc. Alderman Folkert stated that he thought it should be specified that such a committee would be only advisory and would not infringe on the park department or their functions. Upon motion by Larson, second ''by Perry, and all present voting in favor, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution or ordinance for formation of this committee. Alderman Day arrived at 2:45 P. M. ;! A letter from Robert Whaley, Principal of John Marshall High School, requesting permission to use one rocket on the evening of June 7, 1968 as a part of concluding ceremonies for the John Marshall Commencement program, was read. Upon motion by Larson, ! second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the request was granted. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the City of Rochester enter into a contract with Gold Cross Ambulance to provide emergency ambulance and other services for a period of one year effective May 1, 1968, the amount of said contract to be $1,000 per month, which amount is to be reviewed at the end of six months and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution authorizing the Mayor and ;.City Clerk to sign the said contract, was again read. A motion was made by Folkert, second .by Larson, that the recommendation be approved. Alderman Postier stated that he had no feelings against Gold Cross Ambulance, he said he could see when we had only one ambulance i' service we had to try to keep it in operation but now that we have two companies they should t work in open competition for a period of 6-12 months and then see if it.�.is necessary to subsidize or enter into contract; he said others like the Bus Company, Hockey Assn. and a 1� previous ambulance company had asked for subsidey or contract and nothing was granted to them; i he inquired if we entered into contract would the calls from the Police and Sheriffs Departments I; be alternated and James Macken, Jr., Chief of Police, said unless people show a preference ' or they were given other guidance by the Council they would call the contracted one; Mr. Postier also stated that he had checked the financial statement submitted by Gold Cross and found it was not audited or verified and did not feel he could vote for it on that basis. Mr. I' i; ,Richard Plunkett, Attorney for Gold Cross Ambulance, said in regard to an auditors report, ! I Mr. Perkins would be glad to submit one but that would be a substantial expense to provide and if the Council wanted it he felt'they should make some arrangements for fetting it, he then 1. urged that the contract be approved. President DeVries then called for a vote on the original ;motion and upon roll call, Ellison, Folkert, Larson, Perry and'DeVries voting "Aye" and Day and Postier voting "nay", President'DeVries declared the motion carried, the recommendation C� 1 1 • 1 11 CJ Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1968 .5.47 1 1 E 1 accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. ' Mr. Richard Gullickson; Attorney was present in behalf of George Kalamanis the owner of* Golden Georges; he said they had appeared before the Council on March 4th and discussed a request for a variance so they could build an addition to Golden Georges, the Planning & Zoning Commission made a recommendation of denial and the Council approved thier recommendation and the matter was turned down; he now requested that the Council reconsider their action and schedule a hearing on this matter, they were encountering difficulties, the architect was going to sue?tthem, there was some question as to whether he was given the wrong setback figures, it was just a comedy of errors and Mr. Kalamanis seemed to be the victim.Mr. George Pougiales, Attorney was present and also requested that a hearing be held and that at this hearing he felt they would be able to (1) show the ffect on adjoining land owners (2) show the consewquences to Mr. Kalamanis which are extremely harsh (3) show the consequence to the City from the tax dollar which will be received and (4) show why they feel this variance should be granted. Alderman.Perry stated that this had been turned down by the Planning and Zoning Commission and did not feel that they had presented anything new. A motion was made by Folkert, second by Ellison, that the action taken by the Common Council on March 4th, 1968 which approved the recommendation of the Planning & Zoaning Commission to deny the request bf Golden George's for a variance be rescinded and all voted in favor thereof, except Alderman Perry who voted "nay". A motion`was'then made by Ellison, second by Postier', that a hearing to consider granting the requested variance be set for 7:30 P. M. on June 3, 1968; all voted in favor except Alderman Perry who voted "nay". The recommendation of the Public Works Committee signed by Larson and Perry, that the bid of Ziegler, Inc. to furnish a caterpillar traxcavator, with Ateco ripper 24" penetration shank, for $34,130.00 be accepted, was read; although this is the high bid received we feel it is in the best interest of the City to accept for the following reasons: j (1) our maintenance dept. is more familiar with the mechanics of the 977 caterpillar (2) tradll in value appears to hold up better than with other makes (3) list price of trade in 1961 caterpillar 977 was $28,272.00, we were allowed $15,147.00 or 53% of original cost (4) we I' are justified to spend $2,550.00 now to guarantee a better trade 7 or 8 years from now (5)we have had no excessive overhaul problems with the caterpillar (6) Ziegler, Inc. has parts on it it hand and (7) their service has been good. Representatives of Hall Equipment Company, Inc. i the low bidder, were present and said thty had understood they were low bidders and were not e granted the award, they said they met the specifications and wondered if there were any special reasons they were not awarded the bid. Alderman Larson stated that one of the basis of the Engineer's Department was their experience with the caterpillar and service in the past was so satisfactory that they felt they were justified in taking the higher bid. Mr. Mar Gray, Maintenance Engineer, was present and gave the same reasons as listed above for them making theft choice; he also stated that all bids received met the specifications. Bids �I 1 for furnishing the tractor shovel for use in.the City Engineer's Department were opened on II i May 1, 1968 at 11:45 A. M. and the bids of Minnesota Tractor Company in the amount of II 40 F'5 48 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1968 -CD-78920 $33,000.00, Hall Equipment Company, Inc. in the amount of $31,580.00 and Ziegler, Inc..in i i the amount of $34,40.00 less Ripper in the amount of $320.00 or $34,130.00. No action was I, taken at this time and the Council was to again consider it at the evening meeting. it 'I The recommendation of the Planning &Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the petition to change the zoning districting on the NW'k, NW'k, Section 23-107-14 I� (Walth Property) from the R-1 District to the R-3 District and the B-3 District and find I �I that this property is located in close proximity to the existing City dumping grounds and 1� sewage treatment plant. Because of its geographic location, they feel that it would be undesirable to allow this property to be developed for single family residential use, - I u ' particularly the area on the east, the property to the west is platted and zoned as an R-1 i District and is partially developed, the property to the south is vacant farm land; because i of these factors they recommend that the property along the west part of this tract be I: rezoned from the R-1 District to the R-3 District and that the remaining portion of the tract I� 1, be rezoned from the R-1 District to the B-3 District as described; they further recommend " that the street pattern and lot layout for this area be subject to the platting requirements IIof the City of Rochester before any development is authorized to proceed, was read. Mr.. li Don Beckord, Assistant Planner, showed drawings of this area. Mr. Harold Krieger, Attorney i �f representing the petitioner,: was present and urged that this zone change be granted, he I said they had worked on the R.O.W. and Mr. Walth has agreed to dedicate 50 feet across the bottom of the land for R.O. W., there is nothing done on the road plan up to now. Upon II � motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted ; and a hearing on the proposed zone change was set for June 3, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor except 1 Alderman Perry who voted "nay", the meeting was recessed at 3:15 P. M. President DeVries �I called the meeting to order again at 3:45 P. M. with all members being present. I� The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the petition to change the zoning districting on lands to be designated as Block One and Two, Meadow Park Sixth Subdivision from the R-1 District to the R-3 District and on Outlot "A" Meadow Park Sixth Subdivision from the R-1 District to the B-lb District and recommend that this petition.be granted approval, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second I� by Postier, and all voting in favor, except Larson who "abstained", the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for June 3, 1968 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning -Commission stating that they had t rdviewed the petition annex that part of the East One -Half of llth Avenue S.E. located in II Meadow Park Fifth Subdivision and recommend that this petition be granted approval, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was I � -accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing the said land. i The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had II reviewed the petition to vacate the utility easement lying between Lots 13 and 14, Block 6, l Sunrise Estates Addition and recommend that this petition be accepted, was read. Upon motion i� �I by Folkert, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted. I 1 • 1 1 • 1 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of::.the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6. 1968 0 1 ._J is 1 The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the application for approval of the preliminary plat of Valleyhigh Second Sub - Division and recommend that this application be granted approval subject to the establishm of a 40 ft. utility easement over an existing high pressure gas main that runs across this ppoperty.and that the title of the plat as filed as Valleyhigh Replat Second Addition be changed to Valleyhigh Second Subdivision, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellis and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the application for approval of the preliminary plat of Meadow Park Sixth Sub- division and recommend that this petition be granted approval, was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the application for approval of the final plat of Elton Hills East Fourth Sub- division and recommend that this application be granted approval, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for May 20th, 1968,.at.7:30 o'clock P.M. . The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the application for approval of the final plat of Meadow Park Fifth Subdivision and recommend that this application be granted approval subject to the owner filing the required title opinion, was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, ,the recommendation,was accepted and a hearing was set for May 20th, 1968,_ at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the application for a temporary use permit under the provisions of paragraph 61.0322 of Ordinance No. 1296 to use the property to be known as Rocky Creek Subdivision for the temporary storage of mobile homes, and recommending this application be accepted, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recom- mendation was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commiss&on stating that they had reviewed the -need for sidewalks in the final plat of Elton Hills East Fourth Subdivision, and recommending that sidewalks be installed as part of the basic subdivision improvements I n both sides of all streets platted in this subdivision, was read. C. A. Armstrong, City.Engineer, stated that the ordinance does not require sidewalks only when the final construction is done. Upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was referred back to the Planning & Zoning Commission. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had reviewed the need for sidewalks in the final plat of Meadow Park Fifth Subdivision, and recommending that sidewalks be installed on both sides of all streets and on the sidewalks easement as shown on this plat, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was feferred back to the Planning & Zoning Commission. I� �3 Record of Official Proceedings of the .Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1968 • The recommendation of the Finance Committee stating that the Administrative Assist- ant be authorized to investigate and determine the feasibility of renting certain office space to house the Planning and Building Departments in view of the following: (1) The ,I probable addition of a full time legal department. (2) The approved addition of the position of Plan Checker. (3) The additional space needed for police department personnel. (4) The probable transfer of housing inspection -to the Building and Safety Department, was read. Upon ! motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had reviewed the existing parking restrictions on Fifth St. S.W. between 1st and 2nd Avenues, and on 2nd Ave. S.W. between 4th and 5th Streets where there are now 90-minute parking meters in use and i+ recommending that the parking on these two streets be changed from 90 minutes to 3 hours, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had reviewed the request of Mr. George C. Holter, Rochester Bus Lines, Inc., to establish bus stops at i. certain locations in the residential areas of the city, and recommending that the bus stops of 50 feet, more or less, be established at the following locations: (1) On 14th Ave. S.W., �. r 50 feet north of 7th Ave. S.W., on the east side of the street; (2) in front of 430-14th i Ave. S.W.; (3) in front of 2550-11th Ave. N.W.; (4) in front of 2624-11th Ave. N.W.; (5) on the north side of 14th St. N.E., 200 feet east of Broadway, between the two driveways; (6) in front of 823 West Center Street; (7) 50 feet east of 5th Ave. S.W. on the north side of 6th St. S.W.; (8) on the east side of llth Ave. N.W., 50 feet north of Elton Hills Drive; and (9) in front of 806 2nd St. S.W. be approved, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohibited at all times on the east side of llth Ave S.E. between llth St. and 12th St. and for a distance of 25 feet, more or less, in front of the premises known as 1301 2nd St.•N.E. in the interest of traffic safety, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to i prepare a resolution. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the passenger loading z6ne in front of premises at 16 6th St. S.W. be abolished and a 3-hour parking meter be placed i; at this location, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in i. favor, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that a 12-minute parking meter be placed in front of the premises known as Dayton's "Down the Street" Store, was read. , Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution. LJJ Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council 551 • of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1968 CD_Z6920 L • 1 1 • The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had reviewed request of Mrs. Jerry Wollner, Rochester Towers, 207 5th Ave. S.W. for parking restriction of two hours on the west side of Fifth Avenue and recommending that a two-hour parking limita- tion be established on the west side of 5th Ave. S.W. from 2nd St. to the alley south of 2nd St. on Monday through Saturday, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that bids be advertised for for furnishing (8) 2-way portable radios with accessories and (2) 2-1-7ay motorcycle radios for the Police Department, said bids to be opened at 11:45 A.M. May 16, 1968,.and considered by the Common Council at 7:30 P.M., May 20, 1968, was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Pastier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that a pedestrian actuated signal be installed at the intersection of 19th Street and 19th Ave. N.W. on a temporary basis, was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that bids be advertised for for furnishing one year's supply of liquid chlorine for the Sewage Treatment Works, said bids to be opened'at 11:45 A.M., May 20; 068, and considered by the Common Council at 7:30 P.M. the same day, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that Donald J. Wees be appointed to the position of Plan Checker in the Inspection Department at step C of grade 20 ($785.00) to be effective about May 13, 1968, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that local improvement project be initiated for extension of sanitary sewer and water mains from T.H. 14 to 7th St. N.W., and in 7th St. N.W. abutting Valleyhigh Second Subdivision, was read. Upon motion by Day. second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing extension of sanitary sewer and water mains from T.H. 14 to 7th St. N.W., and in 7th St. N.W. abutting Valleyhigh 2nd Subdivision was referred to his office for report, lie reporting that the improvement is feasible and recommends its construction. He also recommends that after its public hearing, it be combined with project #5710-66 Part 4 (a section of the North Branc of Country Club Manor Trunk Line Sanitary Sewer for contracting and assessing: The estimated costs are $49,000, was read, together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Engineer's report be accepted and also recommends that the costs be assessed to the benefitting property. This property will also be subject to an area assessment for the Count Club Manor Trunk Line Sanitary Sewer, Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4. Upon motion by Day, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., May ,1968 • The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the project initiated on February 7, 1966, on which the hearing was held on March 21, 1966, entitled "Construction ofNorth Branch (Part 4) of Country Club Manor Trunk Line Sanitary Sewer" be abandoned, and a new project be initiated for Part 4 (as�section of the North Branch) of Country Club Manor Trunk Line Sanitary Sewer - this section to provide trunk line service to the Valleyhigh Second Subdivision and other lands in this vicinty. Upon motion by Day, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing construction of Part 4 (a section of North Branch) of Country Club Manor Trunk Line Sanitary Sewer was referred to his office for report, he reporting that the improvement is feasible and recommends its construction, and that following the public hearing, it be combined with Project # 6207-4-68 (Extension to Valleyhigh 2nd Subdivision) for contracting and assessing, the estimated costs, being $30,000, was read, together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Engineer's report be accepted and that the cost be.combined with the previously constructed Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Country Club Manor Trunk Line Sewer, and assessed to the benefitted lands on an area basis of $300 per acre. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in favor;,the recommendation was approved. The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a petition requesting construction of sidewalk on the north side of 10 St. N.W. from 21st Avenue N.W. to 25th Ave. N.W. was referred to his.office for report, he reporting that since a subsequent protest was filed opposing its construction was signed by 10 of the owners, which appears to be that only 3 of the 14 owners desiring this project (2 being included on the original petition), that the project is feasibile in respect to physical circumstances -and cost, the estimated cost being $2,523, was read together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Engineer's report indicate that a small percentage of owners de- sire construction at this time, that this project be abandoned for this year. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation for abandonment of this project was approved. The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing sidewalk approaches to Mayo High School - Part 1-1968 was referred to his office for report, he reporting that the improvement is feasible and recommends its construction, the esti- mated costs being $4,400, was read, together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Engineer's report be accepted and recommends its construction with the costs tobe assessed to the abutting properties. Upon motion by Postier, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing sidewalk approaches to Mayo High School - Part 2-1968 was referred.to his office for report, he reporting that the improvement is feasible and recommends its construction, the esti- mated costs being $8,490, was read, together with the recommendation of the Public Works 1 0 1 1 • L. Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1969 1 • 1 1 • 1 that the Engineer's report be .accepted and recommending its construction with the costs to be assessed to the abutting.properties. Upon motion by Postier, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing sidewalk approaches to Winston Churchill School - Part 1-1968 was referred to his office for report, he reporting that the improvement is feasible and recommends its construction, the estimated costs being $6,082, was read, -together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Engineer's report be accepted and recommending its construction with the costs to be assessed to the abutting properties. Upon motion by Postier, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing sidewalk approaches to Winston Churchill School - Part 2-1968 was referred to his office for report, he reporting that the improvement is feasible and recommends its construction, the estimated costs being.$10,622, was read, together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Engineer's report be accepted and recommending its construction with the costs to be assessed to the abutting properties. Upon motion by Postier, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing sidewalk approaches to Sunset Terrace School - Part 1-1968 was referred to his office for report, he reporting that the improvement is feasibile and recommends its construction, the estimated costs being $8,824, was read, together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Engineer's report be accepted and recommending its construction with the costs to be assessed to the abutting properties. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert; and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing sidewalk approaches to Sunset Terrace School - Part 2-1968 was referred to his office for report, he reporting that the improvement is feasible and recommends its construction, the estimated costs being $9,805.00, was read, together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Engineer's report be accepted and recommending its construction with the costs'to be assessed to the abutting properties. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing sidewalk approaches to Rogert Gage School - 1968 was referred to his office for report, he reporting that the improvement is'feasible and recommends its construction, the estimated costs being $4,800, was read, together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Engineer's report be accepted and recommending its construction with the cost to be assessed to the abutting property. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. 0 rig Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1968 • _--_-CD778920 The recommendation of the Public Works -Committee that an Emergency Order be issued for the for the installation of a Traffic Actuated Signal System.at 19th St. and.19th.Ave..N.W..., this i signal to be operating before the opening of school in September. Upon motion by Day, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The applications of Brenden Theatre Company for license.for Cinema "21",. ' i Lawler and Time Theatres;;Minnesota Amusement Company for Chateau Theatre and Midcontinent I� Theatre Company for Outdoor Drive -In were each read and upon motion by Day, second by j I� Postier, and all voting in favor the licenses were granted. The application of Mohr Advertising Service for a license to erect and i! maintain signs was read and upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the license was granted. The applications of Clark Super 100 for two cigarette licenses were each read and upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all voting in favor_, the licenses were granted. The applications of James Vesey for "on" and 'off" sale non -intoxicating malt liquor license were each read and upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the applications were referred to the Public Safety Committee. The applications of Louis G. Wegner, Sidney Ellstrom, Harold Macken, Clarence Peters and Dean Lockman for Journeyman Plumbers license and the application of Joe McCoy for a Journeyman Heating Installers license were each read and upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. The applications of Phil Ryan Cement Contractor, Harold 0. Hanson and E. J. Vonch Concrete Company for license to construct sidewalks, curb and gutter and driveways were each read and upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. The application of Blue & White Cabs for transfer of city taxi license No. 38 from a 1965 Ford to a 1968 Plymouth Series PT41B8D129666 and license No. 43 from a 1966 Ford to a 1968 Plymouth Series PT41B8D129669 was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the transfers were granted. The license bonds of Mohr Advertising in the amount of $1,000.00 with Western Surety Company as surety and Phillip M. Ryan dba Ryans Cement Contracting in the amount of $1,000.00 with Allied Mutural Insurance as surety were each read and upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the bonds were approved, the surety thereon accepted and the bonds were ordered placed on file. The contract bonds of Rochester Sand & Gravel Inc. (2) in the amounts of $7,732.00 and $35,980.00 with Transamerica Insurance Company as surety; H &.H Electric Company in the amount of $11,943.00 with Western Surety Company as surety; and Quarve and Anderson Company in the amount of $6,950.00 with Seaboard Surety Company as surety, were each read and upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the bonds were approved. 1 1 1 • 1 11 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1968 1 L� 1 1 • 1 Upon motion by Ellison, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 P. M. until 7:30 P. M. President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M. the following members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Ellison, Folkert, Larson, Perry, Postier. Absent: None. President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for hearings on the following projects: Hearing on approval of the final plat of Indian Heights Second Subdivision. Ther was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in'f avor, the City Attorne was instructed to prepare a resolution approving the_said plat. Hearing on vacation of a 12 foot sidewalk easement located between Lots 11 and 12 Block 3, Carroll's Second Addition and between Lots 7 and 8, Block 5, Leitzen's Fifth Addit There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the City Attorney was instructed to -prepare a resolution vacating the said easement. Hearing on petition for variance to vary the maximum lot coverage and floor area ratio requirement of Paragraph 24.04 of Ordinance No. 1296 (Zoning Ordinance) as it applies to the property located at 225 - 5th Avenue S. W. (Towey Funeral Home). Mr. Robert Dunlap, Attorney for the petitioner, was present and stated that this area was a recessed area and enclosed by three walls, and now the owners wish to close it with another wall and put a roof on it; it does not use any more square foot area than is now occupied by the building itself; he said with this recessed area they had been having trouble with pipes freezing, debris accumulating, etc. and now wished to make it a part of the livable area; he said the area is 10'23"'in width and 20'32" in length and does not change the general use and character of the property and does not use any more space than is now being used, and'requested that the variance be granted. Mr. Rick Towey was present and stated that back a few years if they had just given an easement for the alley which runs parrallel with this buildging, instead of giving a deed they would have had no problem at this time. There was no one else present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. Upon motion by Day, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution granting the said variance. The recommendation of the Finance Committee that bids be advertised for furnishi and installing air conditioning at the Public Health Center was read and upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the low bid of Tri State Machinery Company for furnishing a Huber D-1500 motor grader for $21,747:00 be accepted, although it is noted delivery is scheduled for 75 days instead of 45 days they do not feel t bid should be rejected for this reason, -was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Perry, and Fl"=,- 56 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City .of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1968 • CD778920 all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Ziegler, Inc. for furnishing a caterpillar traxcavator with Ateco ripper 24" penetration shank for $34,130.00 be accepted, was again read. Upon motion by Day, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was tabled until the meeting on May 20, 1968. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the low bid of Hayden Murphy Company to furnish'a mobil street sweeper for $9,900.00 be accepted, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Northwestern Refining Company be accepted for furnishing the -seasons supply of road oil and cutback asphalt (SC @ .1166 per gal; MC @ .1266 per gal; RC @ .1291 per gal;) was read. The reason that they had not taken the low bid of Great Northen was that they had not bid on all SC only on SC 250 and 800). Upon motion by Larson, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. A motion was made by Perry, second by Folkert, that the following resolutions be considered in one block and all voted in favor. A motion was then made by Folkert, second by Perry, that the following resolutions be adopted as read and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said resolutions duly passed and adopted: Resolution appropriating $4,750.00 from the Permanent I provement Fund and . - m ordering payment made to John W. Miller for purchase of property on 18th Ave. N.W. Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute Coop- erative Construction Agreement between the City of Rochester and the State of Minnesota Department of Highways. Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute lease with Skyways of Rochester, Inc. Resolution approving plans and special provisions for the improvement of Trunk Highway No. 7 renumbered Trunk Highway No. 14 within the limits of the City of Rochester. Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute pro- posal with Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc. Resolution ordering bids for furnishing eight 2-way portable radios with accessories and two 2-way motorcycles radios for Police Department. Resolution ordering bids for furnishing the season's supply of liquid chlorine for the Sewage Treatment Plant. Resolution accepting bid of Woodhouse Brothers, Inc. for furnishing air conditioning equipment in Flight Service Station at the Rochester Municipal Airport. Resolution ordering bids for air conditioning at the Public Health Center. Resolution creating position of Plan Checker. Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with l E j �l 40 n Crescent Electric Supply Co. for 3-167 KVA Transformers. 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1969 :55:( 1 is 1 1 CJ 1 Resolution authorzing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION for furnishing switchboard Extension Control, Relay and Supervisory Equipment. Resolution approving a resolution passed and adopted by the Public Utility Board re. purchase of Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Debentures as follows: Electric Dept. Depreciation Reserve-$205,000.00; Employment Compensation Reserve-$25,000.00; Emp. Pension Reserve-$70,000.00. Resolution approving a resolution passed and adopted by the Public Utility Board re. purchase of Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Debentures as follows: Electric Dept. Depreciation Reserve $260,000.00 and Water Department Depreciation Reserve $50,000.00 at Rochester State Bank. Resolution approving a resolution passed and adopted by the Public Utility Board re. reinvestment of Olmsted Co. Bank and Trust Certificate of Deposit for $1,200,000 for Electric Dept. Depreciation Reserve. Resolution approving change of compensation for Paul Ark, Park Dept. employee from 9 3% to 100%. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recom- mendation for the extension of sanitary sewer and water mains from T.H. 14 to 7th St. N.W. and in 7th St. N.W. abutting Valleyhigh Second Subdivision. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recom- mendation for Part 4 (a section of the North Branch) of Country Club Manor Trunk Line Sani Sewer. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and r tion for sidewalk approaches to Mayo High School - Part 1-1968. Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of pland and specifications in respect to sidewalk approaches to Mayo High School - Part 1-1968. Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the making of sidewalk approaches to Mayo High School - Part 1-1968. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recom- mendation for sidewalk approaches to Mayo High School - Part 2-1968. Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to sidewalk approaches to Mayo High School - Part 2-1968. , . Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for making sidewalk approaches to Mayo High School - Part 2-1968. ,Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recom- mendation for sidewalk approaches to Winston.Churchill School - Part 1-1968-. . Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and 41 5-8 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1968 • - - - - - - - - - - - -- - .-- -- - - - - CD-78920 -_-- - -_- - -- _ - �I directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to sidewalk approaches to I' Winston Churchill School - Part 1-1968. �I I� Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for aside- walk approaches to Winston Churchill School - Part 1-1968. 1� Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recom- mendation.for sidewalk approaches to Winston Churchill Schools Part 2-1968. i, Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and I' I directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to sidewalk approaches to Winston Churchill School - Part 2-1968. Resolution approving plans and specifications:and ordering bids for side- walk approaches to Winston Churchill School - Part 2-1968. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recom- mendation for sidewalk approaches to Sunset Terrace School - Part 1-1968. Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to sidewalk approaches to Sunset Terrace School - Part 1-1968. Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for side- walk approaches to Sunset Terrace School - Part 1-1968. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility.report and recom- mendation for sidewalk approaches to Sunset Terrace School - Pa-M 2-1968. Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to sidewalk approaches to. Sunset Terrace School. Resolution approving plans and specifications.and ordering bids for the making of sidewalk approaches to Sunset Terrace School - Part 2-1968. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recom- mendation for sidinvalk approaches to Robert Gage School - 1968. Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to sidewalk approaches to Robert Gage School - 1968. Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for side- walk approaches to Robert Gage School - 1968. Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering.bids for water main extension in East Frontage Road T.H. 52-14 from 11k St. S.W..to 14th Avenue S.W. (Olson's Subdivision).. Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main in 5th Ave. S.E. from 5th St. .S.E. to 131 feet North, in 5th St,. S.E... from 5th to 7 th Ave S .E . , in 6th Ave. S.E. from 6th St .. S .E . , north to Bear: Creek., in 7th.Ave. S.E. from. 6th St. S.E. north to 5th St. S.E.., in 8th Ave. S.E. 1 • 1 ID Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1968 1 40 1 1 1 (Watermain only) from 6th St. S.E. to 5th St. S.E. Resolution accepting bid of Hayden Murphy Equipment Co. for one street Resolution accepting bid of Northwestern Refining Co. for season's supply of road oil and cutback asphalt. Grader. Resolution accepting bid of Tri State Machinery Co. for A Huber D-1500 Motor Resolution accepting plat to be known and designated as Wilshire Estates Second Subdivision. Resolution accepting plat to be known and designated as Indian Heights Second Subdivision. Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility report and recommendation for construction of sidewalk on the south side of 16k St. N.W. from 19th Avenue to 21st Avenue N.W. A motion was made by Ellison, second by Postier, an& passed unanimously that the monthly bills in the amount of $268,431.45, list of which is attached hereto, be approved and ordered paid. A letter from Don Soderberg regarding the drywash that runs ease and west from the east river road to the river was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee. A resolution adopted by the Board of Park Commissioners recommending the employment of Pieper & Richmond as architects for the proposed construction of the Eastwood Park Gold Clubhouse, was again read (this had been tabled from a previous meeting). Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the request was approved (Mr. Ellison liason to the Park Board was to inform them that the Council would like to view and discuss the plans and sketches before final approval is given). Alderman Postier inquired if any information had been received from the office of the Attorney General in regard to citizens request for referendum vote on urban renewal. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney said he had contacted them and they said it would be two to three weeks but that time had now elapsed and he would contact them again. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution i:tequesting the Public Service Commission to establish a crossing at 15th Avenue Northeast over the Railway Tracks. A resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute onl behalf of the City of Rochester the contract with Gold Cross Ambulance Service Inc. relative to the provision of emergency ambulance service for the City of Rochester, was read. A motion was made by Perry, second by Folkert, that the kresolution be adopted as read, the said contract to be signed only after the rate schedule if filed with the City Clerk in accordance with the understanding left with the Public Safety Committee. A motion was made by Folkert, second by Perry, that the contract be amended to include that a $5,000 performance bond be 0 0Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6. 1968 • CD=78920 -=u---- - --- -- -_-- = - -- - - ----- -__ --- - - - ------- --- -- -_ --__ _ -- _ -.-__- _- ----- -- -_-_ --- - {F - -- - - -- furnished by Gold Cross Ambulance, Inc.; all voted in favor thereof. President DeVries then called for a vote on the original motion, with the amendment, and all voting in favor thereof, except Aldermen Day and Postier who voted "nay", President DeVries declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. A motion was then made by Day, second by Eliison, that the Public Safety Committee make a study as to the possibility of 50% participation by the State and Federal for the ambulance service; all voted in favor except Alderman Postier who "abstained". A resolution authorizing and directing the Finance Committee to (1) conduct an investigation and study to determine prospective needs and usages which the City may have ifor the approximately 16.8 acres of land abutting on Third Avenue Southeast and known as the "Graham" property (2) determine how the purchase of the aforesaid "Graham" property can be financed (3) enter into negotiations with the owners and other persons having rights in said Graham property looking toward the purchase and acquisition thereof for City purposes and (4) report their findings and recommendations to the Common Council together with the results of their negotiations for the purchase of the land, was read. A motion was made by Postier, second by Ellison, that the said resolution be adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof, except Larson and DeVries who voted "nay", the resolution was adopted. A resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City the contract with Francis G. Sehl, Gertrude B. Sehl and Carlisle G. Fraser relative to the construction of certain local improvements in Sehl's First and Second Subdivisions, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the resolution was adopted. An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance establishing minimum standards governing the condition and maintenance of dwellings; establishing minimum standards governing supplied utilties and facilities and other physical things; and conditions essential to make dwellings safe, sanitary, and fit for human habitation; establishing minimum standards governing the conditions of dwellings offered for rent; I fixing certain responsibilities and other duties of owners and occupants of dwellings; fixing certain responsibilities and duties of owners and occupants for maintenance of nondwelling structures, fences and premises; establishing a housing board of appeals and setting its responsibilities; authorizing the inspection of dwellings and premises and the condemnation of dwellings unfit for human habitation; and fixing penalties for violations"as follows,'was given its first reading: Section 2. DEFINITIONS. "2.1 Apartment means a room or group of rooms located within a dwelling with facilities which are used or intended to be used by a single family for living, sleeping, cooking and eating." Section 8. MINIMUM SPACE, USE AND LOCATION REQUIREMENTS. "8.5 Minimum Width. No habitable room, othern than a kitchen, shall be less than seven feet in any dimension. No water closet compartment shall be less than thirty inches in width and there shall be not less than twenty-one inches clear space in front of each water closet." Upon motion by Larson, second by Day, and upon roll call and all voting in favor, the rules were I 1 0 1 • 1 ok Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council • of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1968 CD•7.8920 1 P� 1 1 • 1 suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading. Upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, 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. An Ordinance fixing the salaries of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Rochester, Minnesota (Mayor $4,800.00 per year; Alderman at Large $3,600.00 per year and each Alderman $3,000.00 per year) was given its first reading. An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for!,, -the purpose of promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare, by regulating the use of land, the location, size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildinj on lots, and the density of population within this City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan (changing Lot 10 Christensen-Sehl Subdivision to the R-2 One to Four Family Residence District; and Lots 1 to 6 inclusive, Block 3, Sehls First Subdivision and part of Outlot "A" Sehl's First Subdivision to the R-3 Multi -Family Residence District) was given its second reading. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, 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 Folkert, second by Larson, that the said ordinance be adopted as read and all voting, in favor, President DeVries declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted. Resolution receiving preliminary report, and ordering apublic hearing and directing preparation of plans and speciciations for construction of Part 4 (a section of North Branch) of Country Club Manor Trunk Line Sanitary Sewer. Upon motion by Perry, second by Day, and all voting in favor, resolution was adopted. Resolution receiving preliminary report, and ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications for extension of sanitary sewer and water mains from T. H. 14 to 7th Street N. W. and in`7th Street N. W. abutting Valleyhigh 2nd Subdivision. Upon motion by Day, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the resolution was adopted. Resolution that the maximum lot coverage requirement of Section 24.04 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby varied so as to permit the construction of a 10' x 20' one-story addition in the indentation of the same size,.:existing along in the north wall of the structure located on the east 94 1/3 feet of Lots 8, 9, and 10, Block 14, Head 7 McMahon's Addition, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Toomey Funeral Home) was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the resolution was adopted. R. V. Ehrick, City Attorney, reported that in the matter of staffing the City Attorney's or legal department he would recommend that Mr. Warren Eustis be employed. A motion was then made by Perry, second by Day, that Mr. Warren Eustis be employed as full time, with offices in the City Hall and the matter of creating the position of Assistant City Attorney and compensation for same be referred to -the Personnel Advisory Committee; all s 11 F7,5 -6 �: � Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., May 6, 1968 U _ . - _- . = n -- -- voted in favor. Alderman Folkert stated that he had attended a meeting with the governmental j affairs committee within the TCD about the possibility of putting the city and county health departments under one head and they had recommended tht such a merger be made; he said at ,) I the last meeting of the Legislature enabling legislation had been passed which would , i allow it to be under one head, but only one way to the County; he said he felt that advantages to such a merger whould again be explored especially in the field of budgeting !� and cost saving with the health services. A motion was then made by Alderman Folkert, second it by Alderman Larson, that the Common Council is sympathetic toward the idea of having a S single public health program, that the City of Rochester and Olmsted County be under a j! single Jurisdiction but before taking specific or official action that the Administrative !I �I Assistant take the necessary steps to make a study of how this can be accomplished and then i l; bring the study back to the Common Council for their approval. t Alderman Day stated that he could not see any valid reason why this would !� If function better under one area and felt it would be better to wait; they are now in the I, r process,of hiring a new health officer and also an administrative assistant and maybe these I' new people would have some ideas; he said he felt this was premature at this time. Alderman ?; Larson stated that even if they bring in a new man it would take him six to eight months to '! II get acquainted and he felt this study should go ahead at this time. Alderman Perrystated II i f he felt Mr. Andre and the committee would get the answers to satisfy the Council; he said it i� I� the County had been interested before and he ghought they were set up to handle the health problem more adequately than we are. Mayor Smekta urged that the Council go slowly on this, ! he said the Council and himsel as elected officials represent about 70% of the population N N of the County and did not feel we should relinquish the responsibilites given to us to the Commissioners of Olmsted. After a lengthy discussion, President DeVries called for a vote �I on the original motion and all voting in favor thereof, except Aldermen Day and Postier who i voted "nay", the motion was declared carried. �! fl President DeVries submitted the names of Aldermen Ellison, Folkert and I� �i i Larson to serve as members of the Board of Equalization for the year 1968. Upon motion by ;� • Postier, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the appointments were confirmed. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the meeting i was adjourned until 7:30 P. M. on May 7, 1968. C li City Clerk ,I I I� I I i i