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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 August 5, 1968.
President DeVries called the meeting to -order at 2:OO o'clock P. M., the
following members being present President DeVries, Aldermen Day, Ellison; Folkert, Larson,
Perry, Postier. Absent: None.
Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the
minutes of the meeting of July 15, 1968 were approved.
The Mayors appointment of Mr. Earl Welhaven of 409 13th Avenue Northwest as
a member of the Rochester Music Board, term to expire January 1, 1969, was read and upon
motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in -favor, the appointment was approved.
(Mr. Welhaven to complete unexpired term of Mrs. Howard Burchell).
The Mayor's appointment of Clyde Ridenour of 1017 Seventh Avenue Southeast;
Dr. Edward L. Tarara of 224-16th Avenue Southwest; Paul Cronin of 1620-13th Avenue Northwest;
Dr. Wendell M. Swenson of Mayo Clinic; Robert C. Richardson of 804 : 9k Street Northeast;
Paul Ryan of 2412-16th Avenue Northwest and -Philip A. Beardsley of 821 Fifth Street Southwest
as a committee to study low cost housing were each read and upon motion by Postier, second by
Ellison, and all voting in favor, the appointments were approved.
A .petition with 23 signatures requesting sidewalk on the south side of Elton
Hills Drive.'from llth Avenue Northwest westward to the center of the block between 12th Avenue
N. W. and 13th Avenue N. W. was read. Rev. B. J. Williamson of'1032-24th Street N. W.-was
present and stated that the reason they were requesting this was that these were the only three
lots in that area that did not have sidewalk and felt it would be beneficial.for children going
Ijto and from school to be able to walk without crossing the street. -Upon motion by Perry,
second.by-Folkert, and all voting in favor, the petition was referred to the Public Works
Committee, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare a feasibility report of.this area for
presentation at this evenings meeting and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution
ordering a hearing to be held on.this project on September 3, 1968.
Notice of Appeal - City of Rochester a municipal corporation, Respondent vs.
Thompson Properties, Inc., Appellant (condemnation of certain land in Block 62, Original Plat
!!as a site for an electric sub -station for the Rochester Public Utility Department) was read -and
!iupon motion by Ellison, second by Perry, and all voting in favor, the notice was.referred to the
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A letter signed by D. J. Moore, Jr., Chairman of the Charter Commission, which
stated that a petition of voters having been presented to the Charter Commission of.the City of
Rochester proposing an amendment to the Charter of the City of.Rochester for adoption pursuant
to the Minnesota Constitution, Article.XI, Section 4, and Minnesota Statutes, Section 410.12
the same is hereby delivered to the Common Council of the City of Rochester in order that it
may be submitted to the voters in accordance with the provisions of said Constitution and
Statutes as Section 315 of Charter of the City of Rochester was read. Upon motion by Perry,
second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the City Attorney for
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clarification and if the petition is valid then the City Attorney prepare a
resolution ordering it to be put on the ballot.
A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, stating that during
reconstruction of the 19th Street N.W. (Elton Hills Drive) interchange, it will be necessary
to construct a slip ramp at the 14th Street N.W. and T. H. 52 intersection to adequately
handle detouring traffic and requesting that the City Electric Department install four (4)
street lights to increase the safety of the traveling public in the area of said mentioned
slip ramp and requesting that an amendment to Agreement No. 1278 be approved, was read. Upon
motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the request was approved and the
Mayor and`City Clerk authorized to execute the said amendment to agreement No. 1278.
Two resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board (a) requesting permission to
enter into contract with Midland Industrial Electric Company for construction of electrical
extensions ($671,000.00) and (b) requesting permission to enter into contract with Crescent
Electric Supply Company for furnishing copper cable ($13,730.00) were each read and upon mot
by Folkert, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the same were approved.
A letter from the Rochester Airport Commission recommending that the Common Council
advertise for bids to erect, at the terminal building, four canopy covered entryways at an
estim ated cost of $6,000.00, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all
voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare
a resolution ordering bids.
A notice from the Public Service Commission that.the petition for authority,', to
establish and maintain a public highway railroad grade crossing at the point where 15th Avanue
N.E. when extended crosses the right of way and tracks of the C.N.W. Ry. assigned for hearing
on Thursday, August 1, 1968 had been reassigned to be heard on Tuesday, August 27, 1968 at
2":3o P. id. in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, Rochester, Minnesota, was read and
President JeVries ordered the same placed on file.
A claim signed by Panayotis P. Kelalis, M. D. for injury to his car when attempting
to enter the driveway leading to 813 First Street S. W. was read and upon motion by Ellison,
second by Perry, and all voting in favor, the claim was referred to the City Attorney.
Letters signed by Alfred I. Anderson and Manford E. Throndson requesting that their
names be removed from the petition requesting installation of curb and gutter on both sides of
9th Street N. W. between 8th and 9th Avenues were each read. Mr. William Buss of,829 - 9th
Street N. W. was present and said that he had presented the petition and felt-Ehe 6urb and
gutter should be installed, especially before the street is repaired; he also said the people
had been informed. Mr. Carlton White of 816 - 9th Street N. W. and Mr. F. J. Gilligan of 727-
8th Avenue N. W. were presented and protested the installation of curb and gutter, they said
they felt it was a waste of money and most of the people on this street were retired people
could not afford it. Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the
letters were referred to,the Public Works Committee.
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A letter from L. J. Fiegel, Membership Drive Chairman of the YMCA requesting
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permission to place a banner between Daytons and Woolworths corner advertising the Rochester YMCA
was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier,'and all voting in favor, the request was !i
(referred to the Building Inspector with power to act. 1�
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A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, acknowledging
�reciept of two city council resolutions regarding the intersections of T.H. 296 and 13th Avenue I li
S. E. and 2nd Street at the junctions with the east and west T. H. 52 frontage road and stating
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that they had reviewed the jct. of T. H. 296 and 13th Avenue S.E. serveral times and felt that
the basic problem here is the fact that it is over capacity which is caused primarily by the
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detour of T. H. 14 being carried via this route and as soon as T. H. 14 construction is
completed they expect this problem be reduced and stating that they will make the necessary l
surveys at the T. H. 52 frontage roads at 2nd Street in the near future, was read and President
DeVries ordered the same placed -on file. f'
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The following petitions and applications were read and upon motion by Perry,
second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the same were referred to the Planning & Zoning
Commission: 1. petition to vacate utility easement as originally dedicated in ,
Lot 1, Block 2, Northern Heights. (`
2. petition for change of zoning on Lots 4,5,6, Thomas First Addition.
3. petition for change of zoning on south 100 feet of Lot 17, Allendale
Subdivision.
4. application for variance on Lot 14, Block 2, Northern Heights 3rd.
5. application for variance on Lot 4, Block 21, Golden Hill Addition.
6. application to grant approval to conveyance of property by metes and
bounds Lot 7 and part of Lot 6, Block 2, Pecks Hills 3rd Subdivision.
A letter from Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates, Inc. stating that �!
Young Construction Company Has requested an extension of time beyond the contract completion
date of August 5, 1968 to complete the contract work at the Rochester Wastewater Treatment
Plant Facilities and their office recommends to the Mayor and the Common Council that an
extension of time to and including September 6, 1968 be granted, the extension of time will
enable the contractor to complete the controls for the various systems and to.perform necessary
corrective work, was read. Upon motion by Day, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the
letter was referred to the Public Works Committee.
A letter signed by Viktor 0. Wilson, M. D., Health Officer, requesting approval
of (1) employment of Mrs. William Flock on a 2-day-a-week basis as a public health nurse and (2)
Mrs. Dale Hill to be employed on a 2-day-a-week basis as a public health nurse, was read and upon
motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the
Personnel Advisory Committee.
A letter signed by Mrs. Frank Browning, President of Robert Gage PTA, regarding
a pedestrian overpass on 37th Street Northwest and Gage School, was read and upon motion by
Larson, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public
Safety Committee.
A letter signed by Robert S. Fontana, M.D., 1432 Meadow Lane S. W. concerning
disposal of sewage from his home was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Perry, and all
jvoting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee.
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President DeVries stated that he had had numerous calls on moving of garages within
the city limits, the fee for a moving permit is $100.00 and he felt this was maybe excessive
for a building like a garage where there are no problems involved in moving it. Upon motion
by Day, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, this matter was referred to the Public
Safety Committee for recommendation as to fees.
Mr. Dennis Barry representing Hall Equipment Company was present to answer any
questions regarding the delivery of the International Crawler Loader to the City Engineer's
Department. Alderman Larson stated that they had requested him to appear becuase they
wanted them to know the City was not happy with the treatment, the first machine delivered
was a used one and the City had signed a contract for a new one; there were numerous things
wrong - it had a used bucket belt, hydraulic was damaged by blasting, wear on the track
shoed that it had been used, etc. Mr. Barry said this was not used equipment, it was in
their yard and had been shown to people but had not been used on a job, he said they had to
remodel and modify by putting on a cab and ripper which could have caused the sandblasting
marks; he said they had acted in good faith, they took a machine right off the assembly line,
machines do not change every year like automobiles; he said they acted in good faith in
remodeling the machine and the new machine would be no better than the old one would have
been. Alderman Perry stated that he felt with the experinece the City had on this bid when
bids were again accepted that this company's bid would be checked twice; he said he felt if
they did not think they were wrong they would have stuck to the machine they first delivered
and he felt this indicated they must have had some question also. Mr. Mark Gray, when
questioned, reported that the machine now delivered meets all specicications.
The recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee that the pay grade 6or the
Zoning Inspector be set at #6 (487-616) was read and upon motion by Perry, second by Day,
and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee that the position of Clerk -
Typist in the Building and Safety Department be upgraded from II to III and that the salary
of Mrs. Marvel Kyle be set at step E of grade 3 (389) effective August 1, 1968, was read and
upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation
was approved.
A letter from Tom 0. Moore, City Planning Director, transmitting the advisory
report for the 1969-1974 Capital Improvement Program for the City of Rochester, was read.
Upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the report was referred
to the Finance Committee.
Upon motion by Ellison, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the meeting was
adjourned at 3:15 P. M. President DeVries called the meeting to order again at 3:50 P. M.
with all members being present.
The recommendation of the Planning & Boning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to change the zoning districting on part of Lots 12 and 13, Block 1,
Knollwood Acres from the B71b District to the B-3 District and recommending that this
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petition be denied, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in
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favor, the recommendation was accepted and the petition for zone change denied.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the application for approval of the preliminary plat of Elton Hills East Fifth i
Subdivision and recommend that this preliminary plat be granted approval subject to (1) that is
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Third Avenue N. W. be vacated and (2) that the lot pattern be revised, was read. Upon motion
by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted.
The recommenktion of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
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reviewed the petition to vacate a part of Third Avenue N. W. from Valhalla Subdivision to
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north line of Elton Hills East Property and recommend that the street be vacated subject to
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(1) that the proper legal petitions and required actions be worked out by the City and
County Attorneys to assure the simultaneous vacating of those parts of Third Avenue N. W.
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that are in the City and the County (2) that agreement be reached and the right-of-way
established for West River Parkway N. W. and (3) that existing Third Avenue N. W. continue
to be used as a public street until West River Parkway is constructed and in operation or a
suitable alternate termporary route is open to north and south bound traffic, was read. Upon
motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was tabled
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the details before then).
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The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
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reviewed the application to amend the general development plan of Elton Hills East to designate
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an area for medium density residential use and recommending that the general development plan
be amended as indicated, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting
!� in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
i reviewed the petition to change zoning districting in proposed Elton Hills Fifth Subdivision
and recommending that the zoning districting be changed on the following properties at such
�i time as the final plat is approved, was read: (1) Lots 13-14, Block 3, Lots 11-12, Block 4
and Lots 1-2, Block 6 of proposed Elton Hills East Fifth Subdivision from the R-1 District to
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;I the R-2 District (2) Lots 1-4, Block 5 and Lots 3-6, Block 6 or proposed Elton Hills East
Fifth Subdivision from the R-1 District to the R-3 District and (3) Lot 1, Block 5, Elton
Hills East Third Subdivision from the R-1 District to the R-2 District. Upon motion by
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Folkert, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was tabled until the
meeting of August 19, 1968.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission ttating that they had
reviewed the application for approval of the final plat of Meadow Park Sixth Subdivision ,there
are certain existing watermins, sanitary sewer lines and gas mains in place that are located
on some of these lots but the owners proposed to install new utility lines in the streets and
abandon the exisiting facilities; a general need has been expressed for utility easements
between Lots 16-17 and 17-18, Block 2, however, because the owner is not sure at this time how
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he might develop these lots, he would rather not have easements encumber the plat, he may wish
to combine these lots into one project and an easement would limit design possibilities or
would probably need to be vacated, the owners has agreed to provide easments in the future
if needed to serve the development; the committee, therefore, recommends that the easements
defined above be left off the plat and that the plat be granted final approval and also
recommend that sidewalks be installed on all streets, was read. Upon motion by Ellison,
second by Positer, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing on
the final plat was set for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on August 19, 1968.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the application for approval of the final plat of Resurrection Parish Subdivision
and recommend that the plat be approved subject to the driveway accesses onto llth Avenue S.E.
being designated on the plat and also recommending that sidewalks be installed on all streets,
was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the recommendation
was accepted (a hearing was set earlier for tonights meeting).
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the application to varyothe provisions of Par. 15.072 of Ordinance No. 1296 pertaini
to the 60 foot setback for accessory buildings as it applies to the property located at 2028
Valleyhigh Drive N. W. and find that the concrete slab in place was poured by the contractor
with full knowledge that it was in the wrong location and without a zoning certificate and
building permit, none of the criteria for granting a.variance exist in this case and based on
these findings they recommend that this variance be denied, was read. Upon motion by Larson,
second by Folkert, and all voting in favor except.Alderman Day who voted "nay", the
recommendation was accepted and the variance denied. A letter signed by Dale Carpenter the
owner of the property involved requesting further consideration on this was read and ordered
placed on file.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the application to amend the City's adopted land use plan to designate the property
from Zumbro Drive N. W. to the drainageway and from West River Parkway to approximately 500
feet west as being best suited fro medium density residential use and recommending that the
land use plan be amended as indicated, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert,
and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30
P. M. on September 3, 1968.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission initiating the following
eight amendments to the City's Adopted Thoroughfare Plan, was read:
a. designate First Avenue West from 6th Street N.W. to 9th Street S.W. and
the diagonal connections back to Broadway at north and south ends as a
one way, south bound primary thoroughfare. Upon motion by Postier, second
by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and a
hearing was set for 7:30 P. M. on September 3, 1968.
b. Designate 6th Street S. E. from 3rd Avenue S.E. to 13th Avenue S.E. as a
secondary street. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, and all voting
in favor, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 P.M.
on September 3, 1968.
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c. Designate 2nd Street S.E.-S.W. from 2nd Avenue S.E. to 3rd Avenue S.W.
as a primary thoroughfare. Upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, and
all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was
set for 7:30 P. M. on September 3, 1968.
d. Designate West Center Street from 4th Avenue West to llth Avenue West as
a secondary street. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier and all
voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set
for 7:30 P. M. on September 3, 1968.
e. Designate a new route from Broadway and Fourth Street South to vacated
Third Street and First Avenue S. E. as a one way north bound primary
thoroughfare. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting
in favor except Aldermen Day and Postier who voted'hay", the recommend-
ation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 P. M. on September 3, i
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f. Designate First Avenue S. E. from Second Street S. E. to East Center
Street and thence N.W.ly along the Chicago and Great Western R.R. to
North Broadway as a one way north bound primary thoroughfare. Upon
motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor except
Aldermen Day and Postier who voted "nay", the recommendation was
accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 P.M. on September 3, 1968.
g: Delete Broadway from Fourth Street South to Third Street North as a
primary thoroughfare. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and
all voting in favor, except Aldermen Day and Postier who voted "nay",
the recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 P. M.
on September 3, 1968.
h. Designate a new route extending Fifth Street N.W. from Fourth Avenue
N.W. to the east along the south side of the C.& G.W.R.R. to Third
Street N.W. and then east on Third Street N.W.-N.E. to Second Avenue
N.E. as a primary thoroughfare. Upon motion by Larson, second by
Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and
a hearing was set for 7:30 P. M. on September 3, 1968.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohibited
at all times on the east side of the north -south alley that lies between Fif;th and Sixth
Avenues Southwest, in the 400 block of Sixth Street Southwest, for a distance of 150 feet more
or less, south of Sixth Street Southwest, was read and upon motion by Ellison, second by
Day, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohb ited
at all times on the east side of the north -south alley that lies between Sixth Avenue and
Seventh Avenue Southwest of the 500 block of Sixth Street Southwest, for a distance of 150
feet more or less, south of Sixth Street Southwest, was read and.upon motion by Postier;
second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City .
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that at the present
time there is a passenger loading zone established on the north side of Second Street S.W.
from a point 50 feet west of Second Avenue Southwest to a point 116 feet, more or less, west
of Second Avenue Southwest and on the south side of First Street Southwest between Second and
Third Avenues for a distance of 250 feet, more or less, both of these passenger loading zones
are in effect on a 24-hour basis and this Committee recommends that these two passenger loading
zones be in effect Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., was
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read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation
was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the Public Utility
Department be requested to investigate the necessity of street lighting on a permanent basis
at Trunk Highway 63 South and 14th Street and Trunk Highway 63 South and the intersection to
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the Crossroad Shopping Center at the Home Federal Savings & Loan Location, it is the belief
of the Committee that pedestrian and vehicular safety would be enhanced by the placement of
street lights at these two locations, was read.. Upon motion by Perry, second by Day, and all
voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and the Public Utility Department requested
to investigate same.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that a traffic signal be instal
at the intersection of Second Street and Second Avenue Southeast and that the City Engineer be
authorized to employ an engineer to draw the specifications for the traffic signals and when
the specifications have been completed, that bids be advertised for.the installation of the
signal, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved.
Upon motion by Perry, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the matter of the
traffic at 8k Street and 13th Avenue S. E. was referred to the Public Safety for investigation
and report.
Upon motion byp:Day, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the matter of a
study of the traffic at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Loth Street Southeast was referred
to the Public Safety Committee.
Upon motion by Perry, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the matter of
the possibility and feasibility of acquiring property in the Southwest area of Graham Addition
for park or playground purposes was referred to the Park Department and to the.Public Safety
Committee.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that Roger Middaugh be appointed
as'Traffic Engineer at Step A ($955) of grade 22, subject to his passing a physical examination
was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendat
was approved, subject to his acceptance.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the feasibility report of
McGhie & Betts dated June 7th on water tower & Trunk Line for Low District of S. W. Service
Area be accepted and that (1) the area assessments be based on an assessment area of 400 acres
(2) that the Site designated as alternate #5 (south of 16 St. and east of T.H. 52) on the
map be acquired for the well and water tower location and (3) that it is our intention to
construct a standard design water tank, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, and
all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council initiate a local
improvement project without petition of owners for replacement of sidewalks in various
locations - sidewalk project #6-1968, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and
all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer that replacement of sidewalks in vari
locations - sidewalk Project #6-1968 is feasible and recommend its construction, estimated
cost for 4".concrete is 6.35 per sq. yd and for 5" concrete $6.70 per sq. yd. and for 6"
concrete $7.00 per sq. yd., the estimated cost is $1393:�00 was read together with the
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(recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the project be constructed with the costs
Ito be assessed to the abutting properties. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all
voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council initiate
a local improvement poject without petition for sanitary sewer and water main crossings in the
W'k of the NEk Sec. 10, T106N, R14W, across the extension of 16th St. S.W., west of T.H. No. 52
(and across County State Aid Hwy #8 approximately 1500 feet north of the south line said NEk
was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer stating that the construction
of sanitary sewer and water main crossings in the @'k of the NEk SeclO, T106N, R14W, across the
extension of 16 St. S.W. west of T.H. No. 52 and across County State Aid Hwy #8 approximately
1500 feet north of the south line said NEk is feasible and recommends its construction, the
estimated costs are $9,200.00 was read together with the recommendation of the Public Works
Committee that the project be constructed with the costs to be assessed on a deferred basis
to the benefitted land upon annexation. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Perry, and all
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 sanitary sewer and water main extensions in
19th Street N. W. and Valleyhigh Drive to the N'k Section 28 Cascade Township, was read and
upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was
approved.
The feasibility report of the Engineer stating that the sanitary sewer and
water main extensions in 19th St. N.W. and Valleyhigh Drive to the Nk Section 28 Cascade Twp
is feasible and recommend its construction, the estimated costs are $150,000.00 was read
together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the above project be
constructed with the costs assessed on a current basis to benefitted property within the
City limits and on a deferred bats to other benefitted lands when annexed. Upon motion by
Folkert, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Carlisle G.
Fraser Inc. in the amount of $17,578.75 for sanitary sewer extension on the east side of llth
Avenue Southeast abutting Church of the Resurrection Subdivision and water main extension from
16th Street to 16'k Street Southeast be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned
to the unsuccessful bidders, was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all
voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Riverside
Sand & Gravel, Inc. for street grading and surfacing, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main
and service connections in Kellogg Hills Subdivision in the amount of $64,889.15 be accepted
at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read. Upon
ion by Day, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommerzhtion was tabled until
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the meeting -on August 19, 1968.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Carlisle G. Fraser
Inc. in the amount of $24,862.20 for 1968 Improvements to Elton Hills Storm Sewer System be
accepted was read and upon motion by Day, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that bids be advertised for
furnishing and installation of chain link fencing at the Sewage Treatment Plant was read and
upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was
accepted and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a resolution ordering bids.
The.application of Jim and Joe's for a license to sell cigarettes was read and
motion by Day, second by -Ellison, and all voting in favor, the license was granted.
The application of Gurney H. Goodenough for a license to construct sidewalks,
curb and gutter and driveways was read and upon motion•by.Day, second by Ellison, and all
voting in favor, the license was granted.
The contract bonds of Doyle Conner Company (2) in the amounts of $11,187.90 and
$2,299.54 with Universal Surety Company as surety; Alpek Sheet Metal & Roofing Company in
the amount of $15,880.00 with Capitol Indemnity Corporation as surety; C. M. Boutelle & Sons,
Inc. in the amount of $13,838.46 with Capitoal Indemnity Corporation as surety and Jack Kent
Cooke, Inc. in the amount of $5,000.00 with The Travelers Indemnity Company as surety, were
each.presented and upon motion by Day, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the same
were accepted and referred to the Mayor for approval.
A motion was made by Larson, second by Day, and passed unanimously that the semi-
monthly bills in the amount of 283,403.07, list of which is attached hereto, be approved.
Upon motion by Day, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the meeting was
adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M.
President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., 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 sidewalk construction in the Folwell and Edison School Area - 1968. A
petition signed by Mrs. Margaret Shonyo, Alice Endicott, Iris Knight, Lloyd J. Larson, Mabel.
G. Nelson, Walter Hogenson, Carl Schultz and Inga T. Huber opposing construction of this
sidewalk was read and ordered placed on file. Mr. James Thornton of 1219 - 7th Street S. W.
was present and said he was representing the people on the north side of 7th Street S. W. -
Charles Restall, Clarence Good, Thomas Kearns, Edward Judd, James Langley and Kahtleen Weber
stated that they were.quite concerned about this, they did not feel that the benefits would
offset the destruction of property, there were many boulevard trees that would have to be
removed; they would also like to know the costs involved; he said they felt.it would Have
an adverse impact on their property and they would like to voice their opposition to this
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project. Dr. Charles Restall of 1201 7th Street S. W. also spoke in.opposition to this
project, he said even if the children going to Folwell School west down 7th Street they would I
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feel it would be of any benefit to have it in front of his house. Dr. Thomas Kearns of 1301- I'
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sidewalk, he said they felt it was unncessary as there were no small children involved who I1
would be using this sidewalk; he also brought up the matter of the alley in Block 20 where he
lives, he said the alley was originally platted as 18 feet wide but as far as he could
remember the traveled roadway is always entirely on his side of the alley. Dr. James Masson ,
of 624 - 15th Avenue S. W. said they lived on the corner right next to the school and could
not see where the sidewalk would be of any value to them and therefore was opposed to it. Mr.
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Lloyd Larson of 724 - 6th Avenue S. W. said he felt they were on kind of a semi dead end i
street there was very little traffic here and he did not feel they were on the approach to '
Edison School, he said he felt this would detiorate there property as there would have to be
removal of a number of trees. Mr. Ed Williams of 630 Memorial Parkway said he was opposed to
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has sidewalk and did not feel it needed to be on the other side. Dr. Alvin Hayles of 1145 -
7th Street S. W. said he had no objection to the sidewalk but he was opposed because he
thought it would upset a pretty area of the City that has been there a long time. D. H. A.
Peterson of 823 Memorial Parkway also opposed the sidewalk and questioned if any though had
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been given to the triangular piece north of llth Street. Mr. Charles Pine of 705 Memorial
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Parkway was present and said he felt there should be some kind of workable program so the
people affected would know when these projects were going to be done; he said he hoped if the
project were completed this area would be kept as nice as it is now. There was no one else '
present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially close.
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�Alderman Larson, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, said that the fact had been noted
that in some of these areas there are only one or two families with children going to school
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but the average number of years that a home is owned is 7.years 4 months so consequently we
could be having a change and he felt it essential that we have sidewalk; he said as far as
aesthetics were concerned, the Council was as conscious of these as anyone, they do not want
to hurt the overall appearance or lower the valuation of any lot whatsoever; he said far as I!
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scheduling a program, they had not had an opportunity to get a complete detailed program but
hoped by the first of the year to have a comprehensive plan for the City; he said the members i
of the -Council had spent much time on these projects and had driven by the properties many
times to view the situation. Alderman Day stated that the Council had studied this at great
length, in the Northwest area there was about 5 miles constructed and there too 75% of the
people felt it was not needed; he said he felt we needed sidewalks to the schools, maybe the
(right route isn't always picked but at least a start had been made. President DeVries stated i
that there are many requests from parents, Superintendents of Schools, PTA's, etc. for sidewalks
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leading to schools and parks.. A motion was then made by Larson, second by Perry, to proceed
with the project; all voted in favor.
Hearing on sidewalk construction in the John Marshall and Washington School Area -
1968. Mr. Lyle Salem of 1104 - 7th Avenue N. W. and inquired why the sidewalk had not been
extended one block east in front of Block 8, Manleys Addition and was told the river was on
the east side of Block 8 and they could not go any further to the east; Mr. Salem also
inquired if the sod removed would belong to the landowner and was told if he wanted to remove
it and pick it up it could be his. Mrs. Robert Loftus of 1413-13th Avenue N. W. said she was
a school crossing guard at 16th and llth Avenue N. W. and said she would like to see the
sidewalk on 13th Avenue on the opposite side of the street for safety sake. Mr. Robert
Springer, developer of Indian Heights, suggested that the sidewalk be moved out to the curb
line as is done in many places in Colorado. Alderman Day said this had been investigated
but they felt it was more dangerous to have it right next to the street. There was no one
else present wishAing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed.
A motion was then made by Ellison, second by Folkert, to proceed with the project; all voted
in favor. I .
Hearing on extension of sanitary sewer and water main on the south side of 2nd
Street S. W. from.the center of 19th Avenue S.W. to a point 60 feet west. There was m one
present wishd ng to be heard. President DeVries ordered the hearing officially closed. A
motion was then made by Larson, second by Postier, to proceed with the project; all voted in
f avor. .
Hearing on construction of sidewalk on the south side of 16k.Street N. W. from
19th to 21st Avenue N. W. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries
ordered the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Larson, second by Day, to
proceed with the project; all voted in favor.
Hearing on construction of.concrete sidewalk on the north and east side of llth
Avenue N. W. from 16th to 19th Avenue N.W. and on the east side of T. H. 52 frontage road
from 16th Street N.W. Mr. Charles Canfield of 2969-3rd Avenue N. E. said he was operator of
Shakey's Pizza and these were all business establishments along the service drive and there
were two or.three more planned which would mean that there would be 6 or 8 dirveways over
which trucks would be passing and wondered if the traffic would not be hazardous to children.
Dr. Zack of 1604 - llth Avenue N. W. said he was opposed to the.sidewalk on 19th Street N.W.
and said he thought it was poor practice to build this project before the commercial area is
fully built. There was no one else present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared
the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Perry, second by Larson, to proceed
with the project; all voted'in favor.
Hearing on amending the City's adopted land use plan by designating lands along
east side of U. S. 52 north in the Allendale Subdivision. The proposal is to amend the plan
immediately along the east side of T. H. 52 running over to the proposed street north and
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present and said that there were others interested in this change and would like to be
included, he also questioned where the road pattern would go and how the drainage problem
would be handled. There was no one else present wishing to be heard. President DeVries.
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declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Perry, second by Larson,
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that this matter be referred to the Public Works Committee to get a road pattern set and
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discuss the drainage problem and if any further land use or change is recommended other
hearings will -be -held; all voted in favor. s
Hearing on final plat of Church of the Resurrection Addition. There was no one
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present wishing to -be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed.
Mr. Armstrong stated that the driveways had not been designated on the plat and he felt they
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designated on the plat; all voted in favor.
Mr. Tom Murray of I. B. M. was present and showed a drawing of the interchange at 37th
Street and T. H. 52, he said they were going to enlarge the platn road to a three land road
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would pay for the entire project. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting
in favor, the same was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council initiate a local
Improvement for construction of concrete sidewalk on the south side of Elton Hills Drive N.W.
from llth•Avenue N. W. to center of the block between 12th and 13th Avenue N. W. was read
Upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was
approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer that construction -of concrete sidewalks on
south side of Elton Hills Drive N.W. from llth Avenue N.W. to center of block between 12th
Avenue and 13th Avenue N. W. was feasible and recommend its construction, estimated cost is
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$1,328.00, was read together -with the recommendation of the Public Works -Committee that the
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project be constructed with the costs assessed to the abutting properties. Upon motion by
Larson, second by Postier, andall voting in favor the recommendation was approved.
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The request of Everett Knuth, Electrical Inspector, for permission to attend the Western
Section of International Assn. of Electrical Inspectors Conference to be held at Louisville, j
Kentucky on September 16, 17 and 18, was read and upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, and 1
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all voting in favor, the request was granted and he was autha:ized to attend at city expense. �
A motion was made by Larson, second by Day, that the following twenty three resolutions l
be considered in block; all voted in favor. A motion was then made by Larson, second by
Folkert, and all voting in favor, that the said resolutions be adopted as read:
Resolution establishing position of traffic engineer and that it be under the super-
vision of the City Engineer and that the salary be set at Grade 22 (955-1,301).
Resolution accepting plat to be known and designated -as -Resurrection Parish Subdivisoion. j!
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Resolution ordering bids for furnishing and construction of fencing at the Sewage
Treatment Plant.
Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute contract withl
Mayo Foundation for improvements to Meadow Park Fifth Subdivision.
Resolution auhhorizing execution of contract for Project 7-009-226-(interchange at
37th Street and T. H. 52).
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter tinto contract with Crescent
Electric Supply Company for copper cable (#13,370.00).
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into contract with Midland
Indistrial Electric Company for construction of electrical extensions and additions to the
Silver Lake Power Plant ($671,000.00).
Resolution referring improvement for determination of adequacy and feasibility
report and recommendation for sidewalk on the south side of Elton Hills Drive from llth
Avenue N. W. westward to the center of the block between 12th Avenue N. W. and 13th Avenue
N. W.
Resolution receiving preliminary report and ordering a public hearing on sidewalk
construction on the south side of Elton Hills Drive N. W. from llth Avenue N. W. to the
center of the block between 12th and ah Avenue N. W.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for construction of
sidewalk on the south side of Elton Hills Drive from llth Avenue N. W. westward to the
of the block between, 12th Avenue and 13th Avenue N. W.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report for sanitary
and water main extensions in 19th Street N. W. and Valleyhigh Drive to the Nk Section 28
Cascade Township.
Resolution.receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing on sanitary
sewer and water main extensions in 19th Street N.W. and Valleyhigh Drive to the NZ Section
28, Cascade Township.
Resolution accepting bid of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for sanitary sewer extension
on east side of llth Avenue Southeast abutting Church of Resurrection Subdivision and water
main extension from 16th Street to 16-2 Street Southeast.
Resolution accepting bid of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. for 1968 Improvement to Elton
Hills Storm Sewer System.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for Part 4 (a
section of North Branch) of Country Club Manor Trunk Line Sanitary Sewer and 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.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for construction of
sidewalk on the south side of 162 St. N.W. from 19th to 21st Ave. N.W.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for construction ol
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Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for sidewalk
construction in John Marshall and Washington School Areas - 1968.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report for sanitary
sewer and water main crossings in the Wk of the NE'k Section 10-106-14, across the extension
of 16th St. S.W. west of T. H. 52 and across County State Aid Highway #8 approximately 1500
feet north of the south line of said NE'k.
Resolution receiving preliminary report and ordering apublic.hearing and directing
preparation of plans and specifications for sanitary sewer and water main crossings in the W'k
of the Nek Section 10-106-14, across the extnension of 16th Street S.W. west of T. H. 52 and
across County State Aid Highway #8 approximately 1500 feet north of the south line of said
NE'k.
Resolution approving.plans and specifications and ordering bids for replacement
of sidewalks in various locations - sidewalk project # 6-1968.
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for freplacement of sidewalks in various locations - sidewalk project #6-1968.
Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing
preparation .of ,plans and specifications -for replacement of sidewalks in various locations -
sidewalk project #6-1968.
Resolution ordering bids for four canopy covered entryways for Rochester Airport.
Resolution ,authorizing conveyance of land by metes and bounds. description for a
part of Lot 7, Block 2 and Lot 6, Block 2., Peck's Hills 3rd Subdivision.
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 buildings on
lots, and the density of population within this City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in
accordance with a comprehensive plan (changing zoning districting on JJnior College Apartment
Site property from R-1 to R-4, B-3 and B-lb District) was given its first reading. Upon
rules were suspended and the
motion by Ellison, second by Folkert, and upon roll call and all voting in favor, the /
ordinance was given its second reading. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, 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 Postier, 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.
A resolution to permit eastbound traffic on 14th Street Northeast, after coming to a
full,stop, to make a right turn.onto llth Avenue Northeast through a red light, when traffic
conditions permit. Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the
resolution was adopted.
A resolution appointing Gerald Swanson to the -position of full time assistant City
Attorney at a salary of $18,500.00 effective on or about October 16, 1968. Upon motion by
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Resolution granting conditional use to permit the Public Utility Board to constr
a public water supply pump house on Lot 1, Block 5, Elton Hills East Third Subdivision.
Upon motion by Postier, second by Day, and all voting in favor, resolution adopted.
Resolution granting a conditional use with respect to Lot 37, Block 5, Rolling
Greens Addition, Olmsted County, Minnesota to permit the construction of a two-family
dwelling thereon. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor,
resolution adopted.
Resolution amending the resolution establishing parking, truck loading, passenger
loading and parking meter regulations and provisions, as follows:
(1) Paragraphs (10) and (11) of Section B, No Parking Zones, Streets, are
hereby amended so as to read in their entirety as follows:
(10) East Center Street on the south side of the street from the
East Center Street Bridge to llth Avenue Southeast at all times.
(11) East Center Street on the nortH side of the street from the east
edge of the driveway into Mayo Park to a point 80 feet east thereof
at all times.
(2) Paragraphs (4), (8), and (9) of Section C, Special Parking Zones, are
hereby amended so as to read in their entirety as follows:
(4) Second Street Northwest on the south side of the street from
Broadway to the alley west of Broadway, for militrary vehicles only.
(8) Third Street Southwest on the north side of the street between
First Avenue Southwest and a point 20 feet more or less west of the
alley one-half block east of First AVenue Southwest, 12 minute
parking for City Hall patrons only-
(9) Third Street Southwest on the north side of the street between
Broadway and First Avenue Southwest 20 feet more or less immediately
west of the alley is reserved for parking for City Aldermen only.
(3) Paragraph (7) of Section C, Special Parking Zones, is hereby repealed.
(4) Paragraphs (5.7) and (11) of Section H. Limited Parking Zones, Zone A
(12 minute parking), are hereby amended so as to read in their entirety as follows:
(5.7) First Avenue Southwest on the west side of the street between Center
Street and First Street Southwest, 60 feet more or less immediately south
of Center Street.
(11) Third Street Souttnaest on the north side of the street between First
Avenue Southwest and a point 20 feet more or less west of the alley one-
half block east of First Avenue Southwest.
(5) Paragraph (7) of Section*H, Limited Parking Zones, Zone F (3 hour parking)
is hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows:
(7) Second Street Northwest on the north bide of the street between
Broadway and First AVenue, and on the south side of the street from
First Avenue east to the alley between First Avenue and Broadway.
(6) Paragrayh (4.7) of Section I, Parking Meters, Zone A (12 minute parking)
is hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows:
(4.7) First Avenue Southwest on the west side of the street between Center
Street and First Street Southwest,'60 feet more or less immediately south
of Center Street.
(7) Paragraph (7) of Section I, Parking Meters, Zone F (3 hour parking) is
hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows:
(7) Second Street Northwest on the north side of the street between
BroadwayV and First Avenue, and on the south side of the street from
First A enue east to the alley between First Avenue and Broadway.
Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, resolution adopted.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the ordinance
entitled "An Ordinance Establishing a Permanent Committee on Beautification of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota" was tabled to August 19, 1968.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled, "an Ordinancefor the purpose of pro-
moting health, safety, order, convenience, and general welfare, by regulating the use of
land, the location, size, use and height of buildings and the arrangement of buildings on
lots and the density of population within this City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in accord -I
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given its third and final reading. A motion was made by Day, second by Folkert, that the
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An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinanceestablishing minimum
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standards governing supplied utiliteies and facilities and other physical things; and
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establishing minimum standards governing the conditions of dwellings offered for rent;
fixing certain responsibilities and other duties of owners and occupants of dwellings;
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nondwelling structures, fences and premises; establishing a Housing Board of Appeals and
setting its responsbibilities; authorizing the inspection of dwellings and premises and
the condemnation of dwellings unfit for human habitation; and fixing penalties for
violations", was given its second reading. A motion was made by Perry, second by Larson,
that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be given its third and final reading, and j
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upon roll call Alderman Day voted "nay". Mr. James Sadler of 807 - 4th Street S. W. was
present and stated that this ordinance would have a great deal of effect on some property I.
in Rochester, he has some small units which could be called apartments and to install a
j bathroom in each unit would cost approximately $1,900.00 which would make the cost
prohibitive and then it would also use some of the space now rented, a place that had
28 units with 14 bathrooms could not support payment and installation of 14 additional
I bathrooms. Mrs. Marian Martin of 719 -'7th Avenue S. W. said she had understood that the
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Ordinance and inquired if the only reason this was being adopted was that it was required
to get Federal Urban Funds, she said she thought this was unfair many people with rental i
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units could not afford the additional cost. Mr. Keith Jensen of 1205 6th Avenue S. E. also ,.
said he was remodeling and had provided one bathroom for two apartments but if this were i •
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going to be adopted he would have to make other plans, he also said the cost was prohibitive.
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Alderman Day stated that some place some people need low rent housing and many towns are
faced with the fact that they have to build low rent housing, he said he felt this was an
invasion of peoples rights and with all the regulations that had been placed on housing
in the past few years, zoning ordinance and new building code, etc., that this was just
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another added hardship.
A motion was made by Day, second by Perry,,that an extension of time be granted to the
Young Construction Company beyond the contract completion date of August 5, 1968 for a period
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of 30 days as requested by the consulting engineers, Toltz, King`, Duvall, Anderson, this I
will enable the contractor to complete the controls for the various systems in the Waste
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Upon motion by Perry, second by Day, and all voting in favor, the meeting was,
adjourned until 1.1:00 A. M. on August 6, 1968.
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