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Record of Official Proceedings of the''Cotrim6n 'Council
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Minutes of.a 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 July 15, 19686
President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following
members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Ellison, Folkert, Larson, Perry, Postier.
Alderman Day arrived at 9:30 P. M.
Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all present voting in favor, the
minutes of the meeting held on July 1, 1968 were approved.
Bids were received at 11:00 A. M. on the following projects: (1) improvements to
Elton Hills Storm Sewer System- the bids of Riverside Sand & Gravel Company in the amount
of $19,347.00; Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. in the amount of $24,862.20 and Littrup Nielson,
Inc. in the amount of $25,191.00 were opened; upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and
all present voting in favor, the bids were referred to the Public Works Committee and City
Engineer for tabulation and recommendation (2) bids for curb and gutter on the east side
of 19th Avenue N. E. from 38th Street N. W. to the north line of Lot 1 of Resubdivision No.
2 of West Part of Block 1 of Silver Acres Subdivision - only one bid was received and upon
motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the City Clerk was
instructed to open the one bid. The bid of Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $3,642.00
was opened and upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all present voting in favor,
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the bid was referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for tabulation and
recommendation.
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on the
following projects:
Hearing on sanitary sewer extension on the east side of llth Avenue Southeast
abutting the Church of the Resurrection Subdivision and water main extension from 16th to
16� Street Southeast. Therewas no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries
ordered the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Postier, second by
Folkert, to proceed with the project; all present voted in favor.
Hearing on water tower and trunk line for Low District of the,Southwest Service
Area. Mr. Thomas Wolf, Attorney representing Jim Madden of Clements Chevrolet Company was
present and said the Clements Chevrolet property is located along T. H. 14-63 just north of
Apache Mall, he said Mr. Madden was hesitant about giving an easement out here until. he
knew what his share of the costs of these improvements would be. Upon motion by Perry,
second by Postier, and all present voting in favor, the hearing was continued until
August 5, 1968 at 7:30 P. M. and in the meantime the Public Works Committee to meet with
representatives of Apache Mall and Clements Chevrolet Company on this matter.
Hearing on granting a conditional use on Lot 1, Block 5, Elton Hills East Third
Subdivision for a public water supply pump house. There was no one present wish=ing to be
heard:;':;P.resident DeVkies-,declared the hearing officially closed. Upon motion by Folkert,
second by Larson, and all present voting in favor, the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare a resolution granting the requested conditional use.
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Hearing on granting a conditional use on Lot 37, Block 5, Rolling Greens Addition to
permit a two family dwelling the R-1 District. There was no one present.wishing to be heard.
President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Perry,
second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the City Attorney was instructed to prepar
a resolution granting the requested conditional use.
Hearing on the proposed change of zoning on the following described property to be
known as Rochester Junior College Apartments:
From R-1 to R-4 District
The North Three Quarters (N 3J4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW'k) of the Southwest
Quarter (SWk), except the South 380 feet thereof, and the North Three Quarters
(N 3/4) of the West 273.44' of the Northeast Quarter (NE'k) of the Southwest
Quarter (SWk) except the South 520 feet thereof, all in Section Six (6),
Township One Hundred Six (106) Range Thirteen (13), Olmsted County, Minnesota.
From R-1 to B-3 District
The South 380 feet of the North Three Quarters (N 3/4) of the Northwest
Quarter (NW'k) of the Southwest Quarter (SWk) and the South 520 feet of the
West 273.44 feet of the Northeast -Quarter (NEk) of the Southwest Quarter
(SA) all in Section Six (6) Township One Hundred Six (106) Range Thirteen
(13) Olmsted County, Minnesota.
Tom Moore, Planning Director, showed a map of this area, the west side of this property joins
a multi -family residential area in the City so in order to have more of a buffer zone the
Council decided to put a more restrictive commercial zoning on the western portion of the
property than requested and leave a smaller less zrestricted area on the south half. A motion
was�:then made by Larson, second by Postier, that the zoning change be approved subject to the
west 2/3 or 1000 feet be zoned as B-lb of the presentley indicated B-3 zone and the east 1/2 I�
or approximately 500 feet as B-3, the R-4 zone to remain the same as shown and the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare an ordinance making the said zone changes; all present voted in favor.
Continued hearing on approval of the final plat of Rocky Creek First Subdivision.
There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing offici-
ally closed. A motion was then made by Perry, second by Postier, that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare a resolution approving the said plat; all present voted in favor.
Continued hearing on report of Commissioners on Condemnation of Certain land in
Block 62, Original Plat as a site for an electric substation for the Rochester Public Utility
Department. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the
hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Ellison, second by Postier, instructing
the City Attorney to prepare a resolution accepting the award of the commissioners as
submitted; all present voted in favor..
The Mayor's appointment of Conrad E. Odegarden of 1118 First Street Northeast as a
member of the Music Board, Fourth Ward, term of office to expire January 1, 1970 and Mr.
Odegarden to replace Mr. Starr Kirklin who resigned because he moved ouf of the ward, was read.
Upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the appointment
was confirmed.
A letter from the Drivers License Examining Supervisor, Joseph M. Graupmann,
thanking the City Council and�.the various city departments that cooperated with them during
the years they gave their drivers tests in the City at the armory, was read and President DeVries
ordered the same placed on file.
A letter signed by Edward Foster stating that at the time they had submitted a
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proposal for the sale of properties owned by Ray Arend, Julius Dalsbo and Edward Foster and '
occupied by Rochester Sand & Gravel Inc. they failed to point out that this property is I)
presently under lease until 1974, was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Perry, and 1;
all present voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee.
A letter from Minnesota Northern Adventure, Inc. requesting the City of Rochester
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to consider an ad promoting Rochester and its facilities in their guide to Minnesota for
1969, was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all present voting in
favor, the letter was referred to the Finance Committee. '
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A letter from Tom Moore, City Planning Director, requesting authorization to hire-
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a Zoning Inspector, was read and upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present
voting in favor, the matter of hiring a zoning inspector was approved and the matter of
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salary was referred to the Personnel Advisory Committee.
Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison the meeting was recessed at 8.45 P.M. The
meeting wa called to o derB a a n tatp 00 P� 1�. w th �lfl memibers predsetnt xce cc uia den a ion y'
A $letter from t�►e o o u Tic ea r e are n re gar o tehe
to amend the housing code, Section 6.4 to require one full bathroon for each dwelling unit ,
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was read and upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the !
letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee. i!
A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission recommending that the Common Council II
make available funds in the amount of $387,000to the Rochester Airport to match $756,000
already allocated by the State and Federal Government and that this be .-accomplished in 1969
and 1970, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, and all present voting in
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favor, the request was referred to the Budget Committee.
A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission that the Common Council approved
change order #1, FAAP 9-21-079-C810 in the amount of $4,129.00 and authorize execution of the
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same, the increase brought about by the change order is still within the funding appropriated !
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for this project and will not require additional funding, was read and upon motion by Larson,
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second by Ellison, and all/voting in favor, the request was approved. '
A letter from Rochester Airport Commission that the Common Council approve the
periodic estimate #2 in an amount of $66,780.00 to the Rochester Sand & Gravel, Inc. and
$3,484.17 to McGhie & Betts, Inc. for FAAP 9-21-079-C810 and authoriAng execution bf same
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was read and upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor,
the same was approved.
Three resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board (1) requesting Common Council i
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to authorize the said Board to enter into contract with Crescent Electric Supply Company for
furnishingDouble Transformer Substation in the amount of $42,888.00; (2) requesting Common f,
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Council to authorize the said Board to enter tinto contract with Mid17and Constructors, Inc.
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for retiring a 69KV line and construction a 115 KV Line as replacement from a terminal point
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near the Dairyland Power Cooperatives Chester Substation to the Silver .Lake Swftching Station
in Rochester in the amount of $82,445.70 and (3) requesting authorization to lease additional
floor space at 323 4th Street S. E. to the United States of America and the annual rate to
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be $5,648.00, were each read and upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, and all present
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voting in favor, the resolutions were approved.
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A letter from Metro Development Corporation requesting an extension on leaving the
temprorary building on 502 Elton Hills Drive for the purpose of handling the utilities for
the 2nd and 4th addition of the new Valhalla Subdivision and permission to set a trailer house
temporarily for the purpose of erecting four apartment buildings on Lots 1-4 of Valhalla 4th
Subdivision, was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Perry, and all present voting in
favor, the request was referred to the Inspection Department, with power to act.
Three -claims of injury (1) Andrew Larsen in behalf of his daughter Mary Jo Larsen
when backstop collapsed at Slatterly Park (2) Robert F. Block in behalf of his daughter Pamela
Block when backstop collapsed at Slatterly Park and (3) William and Marion Sexton from fall on
Sidewalk in front of Nelson TV and Appliance, were each read and upon motion by Folkert, second
by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the same were referred to the City Attorney.
The following applications and petitions were each read and upon motion by Perry,
second by Folkert, and all present voting in -favor, the same were referred to the City Planning
and Zoning Commission: (1) application for approval of finalplat of'Resurrection Parrish Sub
(2) application for approval -of final plat of Meadow -Park Sixth Subdivision (3) application of
Builders Land for change of zoning of Lots 1114, Block 3 and Lots 9-12, Block 4 in proposed
Elton Hills East Fifth to R-2 and Lots 1-4, Block 5 and Lots 1-6, Block 6 in Elton Hills East
Fifth to R-3 District (4) petition of Metro Development Corp to vacate 3rd Avenue N.W. as it
is platted in Valhalla Second and Fourth Subdivision and (5) application of Dale Carpenter
requesting a varaince on property at 2028 Valley High Drive N.W. to permit construction of a
garage.
A letter from Builders Land Company stating that in submitting the application for
preliminary approval of Elton Hills East Subdivision they have not included a drainage plan,
the construction plans for this subdivision will be prepared by the City Engineers Department
the drainage will be worked out'in conjunction with the Valhalla Subdivision which adjoins thi:
area to the east and south, this matter was discussed with the City Engineer's Office and they
have agreed in principle with the owners of the Valhalla Subdivision of the necessary storm
sewer's required to handle their respective areas, was read and upon motion by Ellison, second
by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works
Committee.
A letter from Builders Land Company stating that they were enclosing an area map
indicating the proposed future use of lands, both within and without the city limits and would
appreciate consideration for having the present land use maps revised to include the proposed
future use; so that they might be_,guided accordingly when this land is annexed to the City, wa:
read and upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the letter
was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
A letter from Tom Moore, City Planning Director, requesting approval of the
appointment of Mrs. Nancy Larson to fill the position of Secretary (Clerk Typist III) in the
City Planning Department to be effective Monday, July 15, 1968, was read and upon motion by
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The preliminary estimates of the City Engineer (1) construction of 1968 improvements
to Elton Hills Storm Sewer System in the amount of $26,280.00 and (2) construction of curb
and gutter on the east side of 19th Avenue N.W. from 38th Street N. W. to the north line of
Lot #1 of Resubdivision #2 of West part of Block 1 of Silver Acres Subdivision in the amount
of $3,276.65 were each read and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file; -
The recommendation of the City Planningand Zoning Commission that the City's adopted
land use plan be amended by designating lands along the east side of U. S. 52 North in the
Allendale Subdivision as being best suited for medium density residential use, was read.
Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation
was accepted and a hearing on the same was set for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on August 5, 1968.
The following status report from the Finance Committee was read:
The Finance Committee has secured three appraisal reports on the market value
of the Norton Hotel property.
The three appraisals for all of the property (Lots 13,14,15 and 16) are as
follows:
1. $97,254 - $4.50 per sq. ft. based on 21,612 sq. ft.
2. $95,000 - 4.24 per sq. ft. based on 22,400 sq. ft.
3. $70,000 - 3.20 perrsq. ft. based on 21,612 sq. ft.
*The square footage differs between appraisals 1 and 3 and appraisal 2
because of an apparent discrepancy in property descriptions.
In addition, two of the appraisal reports included market values on a 60
foot parcel (minimum.property needed, if tracks are not removed) and on a 45
foot parcel (minimum property needed, if tracks are removed) as follows:
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1. $55,818.00 $49,964.00
2. 29,000.00 21,000.00
The Finance Committee met with Mr. Cravath and discussed a probable acquisition
price of $87,000 for the entire parcel. This figure represented an average of the
three appraisals.
Mr. Dravath stated his own appraisers had valued the property considerably
higher than the City appointed appraisers. He did not reveal the amount of his
appraisals.
Based on the City appraisal-s and discussions with the property owner, there
appears to be no prospect of negotiationg a purchase price.
Therefore, this Committee is requesting further instruction in proceeding with
this matter.
A motion was then made by Perry, second by Larson, that the City Attorney be instructed to
re a resolution initiatiing condemnation proceedings on this property; all present voted
favor, except Alderman Postier who voted "nay"' (Alderman Postier also stated that two
rs of the Finance Committee did not feel it was necessary to purchase this property).
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered
the request of the Brathaus of 921 Fifth Street Northwest that signs "NO PARKING THIS SIDE" be
removed from the north side of the 5th Street N.W. service drive to permit additional parking
space, and the committee recommends that this request be denied as this is a 26 foot service
dirve and too narrow for this purpose, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and
all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the request denied.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that at a meeting on
my 11, 1968 the Public Safety Committee reexamined parking restrictions on 7th Street N. E.
tween llth Avenue and 12th Avenue, it has been requested that parking be allowed on at least
ne side of this street, in the interest of public safety, the committee has denied this
est and has referred the matter to the Public Works Committee for their recommendation on
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changing or widening the street, was read.. Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all
present voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and the matter of changing or widening)
the street was referred to the Public Works Committee. ,
The recommendation of the Public, Safety Committee that the request of 1st Battal
135th Infantry, Minnesota National Guard regarding parking on 2nd Street N. W. by the Armory
building be granted and that the south side of 2nd Street N. W. from Broadway to the alley be
signed "MILITARY VEHICLES ONLY" and that three-hour meters be installed from the alley west to
First Avenue Northwest, was read and upon motion by Postier,,second by Folkert, and all present
voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the
necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered
the letter from Elton Hills PTA requesting school crossing guards at 15th Avenue and 16th
Avenue Northwest and the committee fees that traffic does not warrant a crossing guard at this
time, stop signs'will be placed on 15th Avenue and the committee if of the opinion that the
school patrol can adequately guard this crossing, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by
Postier, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered'
the policy and fees for hooding of parking meters, as submitted by the Police Department, and
recommend that the proposed policy of meter hooding, charges and exemptions be approved, was
read and upon motion by Postier, second by Perry, and all present voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that at a meeting of the
Council on May 1, 1967 the recommendations of the City Engineer for installation of -parking
prohibition signs :on East Center Street were approved as follows: parking be prohibited at all
times on the south side of the street from the Zumbro River bridge to Eleventh Avenue East;,
prohibited on the north curb from the east edge of the driveway in Mayo Park to a point 80 feet''.
east; on the north curb from the west line of llth Avenue Northeast to a point 120 feet west;
last two restrictions to provide a second laoe at these locations for turning movements;
existing parking regulations in the Parking Resolution are different.from above and it will be
necessary to rescind the existing regulations and adopt a resolution authorizing the new ones,
was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary resolution
.The recommendation of the Public Works Committee stating that after considering
the matters brought up at the hearing on July 1, recommend that the project be constructed as
proposed, sidewalk approaches to Kellogg and Jefferson Schools 1968, and that the bid of C.M.
Boutelle & Sons in the amount of $13,838.46 be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be
returned to the unsuccessful bidders, the requestsand suggestions for ,sidewalk an the south side
of 15th Street N.E. will be considered for inclusion in, the 1969 program, was read. Upon motion
by Larson,.second_by Folkert, and all present voting -in favor,,the recommendation was approved.
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The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council initiate a local
improvement project without petition for sidewalk construction in the Folwell.& Edison
School Areas - 1968, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all present
voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing
sidewalk construction in the Folwel•l & Edison School Areas - 1968 was referred to his office
and they find that the improvement is feasible and recommend its construction, the estimated
costs are fi 16,635.00 was read together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee
that this project be constructed with the costs to be assessed to the benefitted property.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor., the recommendation
was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council initiate a local
improvement project without petition for sidewalk construction in John Marshall and Washington
School areas - 1968, was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all present
voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that a resolution proposing
sidewalk construction in John Marshall and Washington School Areas - 1968 had been referred to
his office and they report that the improvement is feasible and recommend its construction
and the estima ted costs are $13,191.00 was read together with the recommendation of the
Public Works Committee that this project be constructed with the costs to be assessed to the
benefited property. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all present voting in
favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Doyle Conner Co.
in the amount of $3,642.00 for curb and gutter on the east side of 19th Ave. N.W. from 38th
St. N.W. to the north line of Lot #1 of Resubdivision #2 of West part of Block 1 of Silver
Acres Subdivision be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the
unsuccessful bidders, was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Perry, and all present
voting in favor, the recommendstion was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee recommending approval of the
proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 1010 which provides for "Street Identification System"
as recommended by the City Planning and Zoning Commission on October 13, 1967, was read.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation
was approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
The contract bonds of Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $15,259:50 with
Universal Surety Company as surety; Metro Development Coproration in the amount of
$218,980.00 with United Pacific Insurance Company as.surety; C. M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc.
in the amount of $1,681.60 with Capitol Indemnity Coproration as surety; Rochester Sand &
Gravel, Inc. in the amount of $177,,770.43 with Transamerica Insurance Company as surety and
�• K & S Construction Company Inc. and Littrup Nielson, Inc. in the amount of $32,553.6.9 with
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United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company as surety were each read and upon motion by Perry;
second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the bonds were accepted and referred to
the Mayor for approval.
The license bond of Lovejoy & Sons, Inc. in the amount -of $1,000.00 with Northwes-
tern National Insurance Company as surety was read and upon motion by Perry, second by
Ellison,'and all present voting in favor, the bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted
and the bond was ordered placed on file.`
The application of Downtown Cafe for a license to sell cigarettes was read and
upon motion by Ellison, second by Postier, and all present voting in favor, the license was
approved.
The reports for the month of June, 1968 of the Building Inspector showing fees
collected for building permits issued $1,305.00; of the Electrical Inspector showing fees
collected for electrical permits issued $1,099.00; of the Plumbing Inspector showing fees
collected for plumbing permits issued $722.25; of the Heating Inspector showing fees collect
for heating permits issued $622.25.and fees collected for sign permits issued $100.17 were
each presented and President•DeVries ordered the same placed on file.
A motion was made by Perry, second by Folkert, and passed unanimously, that the
semi-monthly bills in the amount of $99,247.50, list of which is attached hereto, be approved,
The following resolutions were each introduced and read and upon motion made and
seconded and all present voting in favor, President DeVries declared the same duly passed and
adopted. A motion was made by Larson, second by Ellison, that the following thirteen
resolutions be adopted in block; all present voted in favor. A motion was then made by
Ellison, second by Larson, that the thirteen following resolutions be adopted as read; all
present voted in favor:
1. Resolution accepting plat to be known and designated as Rocky Creek Subdivi
. 2. Resolution receiving preliminary report and ordering a public hearing and
directing preparation of plans and specifications for sidewalk construction in the John
Marshall and Washington School Areas - 1968.
3. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report for sidewalk
construction in John Marshall and Washington School Areas - 1968.
4. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report for sidewalk
construction in the Folwell and Edison School Areas - 1968.
5. Resolution receiving preliminary report and ordering a public hearing and
directing preparation of plans and specifications for sidewalk construction in the Folwell
and Edison School Areas - 1968.
6. Resolution accepting bid of C. M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc. for sidewalk approache,
to Kellogg and Jefferson Schools - 1968.
7. Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for sanitary
sewer extension on the east side of llth Avenue-S.E. abutting Church of Resurrection
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8. Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, �)
feasibility report and recommendation for grade and surface the east -west alley in the
west k of Block 24, Head & McMahons Addition (alley extends east from 8th Avenue between f!�
6th and 7th Streets S. W.). (�
9. Resolution authorizing leasing additional space at 323 4th Street S. E. to 'I
the United States of America (postal substation) as adopted by Public Utility Board. fjti
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10. Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with II
Crescent Electric Supply Company for Double Transformer Substation.
11. Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with
Midland Constructors Inc. for retiring a 69KV line and construction a 115 KV line as
replacement from a terminal point,
12. Resolution -accepting bid of C. M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc. for sidewalk
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approaches to Kellogg and Jefferson Schools - 1968.
13. Resolution accepting bid of Doyle Conner Company for curb and gutter on
the east side of 19th Avenue N.W. from 38th Street N.W. to the north line of Lot #1 of
Resubdivision #2 West Part of Block 1, Silver Acres Subdivision. f
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of
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promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of ;!
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land, the location, size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildings on
lots, and the density of popultion within this City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in
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accordance with a comprehensive plan (changing North 48 ft. of South 98 feet of Block 70,
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Original Plat to City of Rochester to M-1 Light Manufacturing District) was given its {
first reading. Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and :upon roll call and all i
present voting in favor, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second
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reading. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Perry, and upon roll call andall present voting
in favor, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its third and final reading.
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A motion was then made by Ellison, second by Perry, that the said ordinance be adopted as
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read and all present voting in favor, President DeVrie,s declared the said ordinance duly i
passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance for the purpose of j
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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 buildings on i
kits, and the density of population within this City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in
accordance with a comprehensive plan (changing Lot 56, North Sunny Slopes to R-Sa
Residential Suburban District) was given its first reading. Upon motion by Perry, second
by Ellison, and upon roll call and all present voting in favor, the rules were suspended I
and the ordinance was given its second reading. Upon motion by Postier, second by Perry,
and upon roll call and all present voting in favor, the rules were suspended and the
ordinance was given its third and final reading. A motion was then made by Ellison, second
by Postier, that the ordinance be adopted as read, and all present voting in favor, President
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DeVries declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose ofpro-
motiog health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of land,
the location, size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildings on lots, and
the density of populrtion within this City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accordance with a
comprehensive plan (changing Outlot "A" Meadow Park Fifth Subdivision to the R-3 Multi Family
Residence District --Medium Density) was given its first reading. Upon motion by Perry, second
by Ellison, and upon roll call and all present voting in favor, the rules were suspended and
the ordinance was given its second reading. Upon motion by Postier, second by Perry, and upon
roll call and all present voting in favor, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given
its third and final reading. A motion was then made by Ellison, second by Postier, that the
said ordinance be adopted as read and all present voting in favor, President DeVries declared
the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
Resolution granting conditional use on Lot 37, Block 5, Rolling Greens Addition.
to permit a two family dwelling in the R-1 District. Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert,
and all present voting in favor, the resolution was approved.
Alderman Day arrived at 9:30 P. M.
An Ordinance establishing within the City of Rochester an Urban Service District
and a rural service district as separate taxing districts, was given its first reading. Upon
motion by Perry, second by Postier, and upon roll call and.all voting in favor, the rules were
suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading.
A motion was then made by Perry, second by Folkert, that the necessary 30 day
notice be given and a hearing on the ordinance establishing Urban Service District within the
City of Rochester and a rural service district as separate taxing districts be set for 7:30
o'clock P. M. on September 3, 1968; all voted in favor.
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance establishing minimum
standards governing the condition and maintenance of dwellings, establishing minimum standards
governing supplied utilities 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; 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; establishir
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 (providing one bathroom in each apartment) was given its first reading.
Resolution confirming the award of the commissioners in the condemnation of part of
Block 62, Original Plat as a site for an electric substation for the Public Utility Department,
in the amount of $30,000.00 to Thompson Properties, Inc. Upon motion by Ellison, second by
Perry, and all voting in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the meeting was
Adjourned.
- City Clerk