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of the City of Rochester, Minn., October 21, 1968
Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the eity of
Rochester, Minnesota, held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City, on
October 21, 1968.
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President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following j
members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Brunnette, Ellison, Folkert, Larson, 'I
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Perry, Postier. Absent: None.
Upon motion by Larson, second by-Folkert, and all voting in favor, the minutes of the,
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meetings of October 7th and loth, 1968 were approved with the following correction:
On page No. 3, line 26, in the recommendation of the Finance Committee
. drop the words "chain link".
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President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for a hearing on i
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approval of the final plat of Northgate 7th Subdivision. There was no one present wishing to
be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. Upon motion by Ellison,
second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a
resolution approving the said plat.
The following bids were received and opened at 2:00 o'clock P. M. and referred to
the Public Works Committee and City Engineer for recommendation: f
�r.Bids for grading and surfacing of the Mall Road and=16th-Street S. W. in Apache Mall:
Engr. Estimate
Doyle Conner Company Rochester, Minnesota $110,039.65
Leon Joyce Construction Co. It 11 104,929.83 $91,797.15
Rochester Sand & Gravel if if 109,052.90
Bids for grading and surfacing of 37th Street N. W. from 18th to 21st Avenue N.W.:
Leon Joyce Construction Co. Rochester, Minnesota 33,465.25 28,029.18
Rochester Sand &Gravel " If
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A letter from the Olmsted County Bank & Trust Company requesting permission to it
use sound equipment on the outside of their building in connection with Christmas caroling
from December 16-24, 1968, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all
voting in favor, the request was granted.
A letter from the Personnel Advisory Committee that the request of Chief Macken to
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raise Officer William Gordon to step G of Grade 9, effective 10-16t-68 be granted (this gives
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Officer Gordon credit for most of his 4k years on the Winona Police Department) was read. 'I
Upon motion by Postier, second by Brunnette, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was
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A petition regarding sidewalks in the Winston Churchill School area was presented
�) and upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the petition was ;
referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer. �I
A letter from Rochester Education Association requesting permission to locate a �I
banner over Dayton's corner from November 8-18, 1968, "America Has Good Thing Going -Its
Schools", was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by°Larson, and all voting in favor, the
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request was approved and permission granted.
A letter from John Marshall High School requesting permission to display a banner
extending above 2nd Street between Dayton's and Woolworth's to publicize a play, the banner
to be hung November 1 through 8, 1968, was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, II
and all votingin favor, the request was approved and , q pp permission granted.
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A letter from Myrtle Nelson requesting a loading zone in front of the
Park Hotel at 112 First Avenue S. E., was read and upon motion by Postier, second by
Ellison, the request was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
Three.resolutions adopted.by the Public Utility Board (a) requesting permission
to enter into a purchase order contract with McCarthy Well Company for submersible pumping
unit ($2,340.00), (b) requesting permission to enter into agreement with Midland Constr-
uction Inc. for 115 KV Line Construction ($265,827.58) and (c) requesting approval of
change order to contract with General Electric Company for furnishing Steam Turbine
Generator and auxiliary equipment, were each read and upon motion by Larson, second by
Folkert, and all voting in favor, the resolutions were approved. •
A resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board requesting permission to
purchase property and easements from Libby McNeil Libby ($12,500 and land to be used for a
substation and theeasements for electrical lines and for access to the substation site) was
read and upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the resolution
was approved.
A resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board requesting authorization to enter
into a license agreement with C. N.W.Ry. Company whereby a joint license will be issued to
City of Rochester and•Peoples Cooperative Power Assn. for right-of-way on northerly side of
railroad tracks east of Rochester, was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison,
and all voting in favor, the resolution was approved.
A resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board requesting approval of change
order to contract with Fuel Edonomy Engineering for power plant piping and fire protection,
was read and upon motion by Ellison, second by Brunnette, and all voting in favor, the
resolution was approved.
Three resolutions adopted by the Public.Utility Board requesting that (a)
$965,000 be approprited to Rochester State Bank for purchase of Federal Intermediate Credit
Bank Debentures - interest rate at 5.75%; (b) that $415,000 be appropriated to the Rochester
State Bank for purchasing of Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Debentures - interest rate of
5.75% and (c) requesting that $100,000 be appropriated to Rochester State Bank for
purchasing certificates of deposit - ingest rte of 4.5% (all for Electric Department
Depreciation Reserve) were each read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all
voting in favor, the resolutions were approved.
The following petitions•were each read and upon motion by Folkert, second by
Postier, and all voting in favor, the same were referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission:
a. petition to vacate N'k of N'k of NW'k, Sec. 26-107-14 except part subdivided
as Elton Hills East First, Second and Third Subdivision by Builders Land
Company (3rd Avenue N.W. as it abuts the above described land)
b. petition to vacate 8th Street S. E. between loth and llth•Avenue S.W. by
Carl Hutchings, LeRoy Cobb, Glen French, Lyman Gronseth
c. application for final approval of Bel Air Second Subdivision
d, five applications by The Kruse Company for approval of conditional use on
Lots 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, Block 1, Rolling Greens Second Addition
e. application for plat approval of Elton Hills East 5th Subdivision.
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A letter from Par Ex Homes requesting permission to construct local improvements in
Rocky Creek First Subdivision, was read and upon motion by Ellison, second by Postier, and
all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee and City Engineer.
The claim of Betty Berg of 9 Fourth Avenue Northwest for injury sustained from a fall
on the sidewalk at the corner of 6th Avenue and First Street S. W.�was read and upon motion
by Postier, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the claim was referred to the City
Attorney.
A letter signed by Tom 0. Moore, City Planning Director, stating that on the agenda
for the Council meeting for today, that there are four items that pertain to the purchase of
lands by the City for public use, the agencies that made these recommendations are to be
commended for their foresight, however, there is a procedural step involving the Planning
Commission that should be accomplished before these purchases are made; the provisions of
Section 6, Subdivision 2 of the Municipal Planning Act of the State of Minnesota pertain to
compliance with the City Plan and'requires that when a community has a comprehensive plan,
all actions to purchase public property must be first reviewed by the Planning Commissinn for
conformity with the City's plan; the Planning Commission and Department would be pleased to
review these proposed property acquisitions and make comment on them at the Planning
Commission meeting of November 13, 1968, was read. President DeVries ordered the same placed',
on .file.
The recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee that the following changes be
made in the present personnel policy, was read:
1. Rescind Section 2b. (This is the part dealing with residency for
City employees.)
2. In place of the present section 2b, establish a policy requiring
residency in the City of Rochester or the townships of Rochester,
_Cascade, Haverhill and Marion. This policy should also permit
departments to establish regulations pertaining to residency and
its effect upon an employee performing the duties of his job.
3. That the change be effective for employees
not mentioned in the Charter as having to be City residents.
To complete this revision of policy it will be necessary to amend
section 35 of Chapter IV of the City Charter. (This deals with
members of the Police Department having to become city residents).
We recommend that the City Attorney be instructed to draft an
ordinance, theeffect of which is to delete this residency
requirement for policemen and that the Council recommend to the
Charter Commission its consideration of this change in the Charter.
(Je are suggesting this charter amendment by ordinance rather than a
vote of the people. This was provided for by the last legislature.)
Alderman Folkert stated that they had this under consideration for over a year, he said they
felt it makes for better relations if employees can choose to live where they like, he said
he thought it would help with recruitment and put the City in a better competitive position.
Alderman Brunette said he thought it was inconsistaat•a�for the City to depend upon a trade area
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outside the City and then limit city employees to live within the City as it has in the past.,
Mayor Smekta asked for a clarification of what determines residency, he said some employees
receive their mail and have a room or apartment in Rochester and yet live elsewhere, he also
asked how far from the city limits they would be allowed to live and was informed it would
be in Marion, Havehill, Cascade and Rochester townships; President DeVries and Alderman
Larson also each opposed the change, the felt if employees were paid with city tax money j
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they should live in the City. A motion was then made by Folkert, second by Ellison, that
recommendation be approved and all voting in favor, except President DeVries and Alderman
arson, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepare a
esolution amending the employment policy and'an ordinance amending the Charter.
A motion was then made by Folkert, second by Postier, that the date of January 1,
be inserted in the above recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee; all
in favor except President DeVries who voted "nay".
The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had
the trailer coach park plan for Rocky Creek Trailer Court and find that this proposed
e is to be located on property that is zoned as an R-3 District and trailer coach parks are
rmitted as a conditional use according to the provisions of Paragraph 23.012 and Article 42;
e proposed trailer coach park plan complies with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
th the exception that the Fire Chief needs to approve the location of the fire hydrants and
e City Engineerneeds to approve the proposed sanitary sewer, storm sewers and wi.ter mains;
ey recommend that this trailer coach park plan be -granted approval subject to the approval
f the Fire Chief and the City Engineer on the items previously stated, was read. Upon motion
Brunnette, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and
hearing on same was set for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on November 4, 1968.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that a resolution be adopted approving
191, 1967�Session Laws (amending the County Board of Health Act-;.-?, the basic provisions
f the act were to (1) allow the City to contract with the County for certain health services
(2) to allow the County to exceed their two mill limitation -for health programs) was
d. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation
accepted and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that appraisals be obtinaed on the
perty located at 2001 and 2005 - 3rd Avenue S. E. as a site for a future location of a
ire station, was read. Upon motion by -Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor,
recommendation was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee recommending approval of a resolu-
ion adopted by the Board of Park Commissioners concerning acquisition of 200 acres of the
ossi property, was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in
avor the recommendation was referred to the Planning &Zoning Commission. (Mr. Taylor
the Council that the deadline of this offer was November 5, 1968; W . Tom Moore
d this could be reviewed at a special meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission).
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the resolution from the Board
Park Commissioners concerning purchase of the Rossi property be approved, payment to be
e during the fiscal year 1969 as presently budgeted in the capital improvement program and
the Park & Recreation Department make formal application with the State Conservation Dept.
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for land and water conservation funds to supplement acquisition costs, was -read. Upon mot
by Folkert, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, this recommendation was tabled until
November 4, 1968.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee to reserve parking for school buses
only on the east side of 36th Avenue N. W., for a distance of 100 feet more or less, north
of and south of the main entrance to Harriet Bishop School, was read. Upon motion by Larson,
second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City
Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohibited at all
times on the west side of loth Avenue S. W. between 4th and 6th Street, was read. Upon
by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and
the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking meter restrictions be
eliminated after 6:00 p. m. on Monday nights; at the present time meter parking is in effect
Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Monday only, meter parking is in
effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., in addition, on Sundays, when meter parking is not
provided for, certain holidays are also excluded; the reasons for this recommendation are (1)
with the proposed use of meter maids, scheduling will be simplified (2) retail stores are
open at times and on days when the meters are in effect, which penalizes the Noonday night
shoppers; and (3) visitors to the city are not accustomed to evening enforcement of parking
meters and have complained about receiving tickets when they have shopping, eating, attending
theatres, etc., was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, and all voting in favor,
the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary
resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohibited at all
times on the south side of Third Street Northwest from 4th to 8th Avenue, was read and upon
motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was
and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohibited at all
times on the north side of Second Street Northwest from 6th Avenue to a point 75 feet, more
or less, west of Sixth Avenue, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all
voting in favor, the ".recommendation was approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepa
the necessary resolution.
The.recommendation of the Public Safety Committee to reserve parking for school buses
only on the north side of loth Street Northeast, from loth Avenue Northeast to a point 175
feet, more or less, west of loth Avenue Northeast, on school days only, was read. Upon
motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was
approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohibited at all
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times on the.north side of Second Street Southwest. from 16th Avenue Southwest to a point
100 feetmore or less, east of Sixteenth Avenue Southwest, was read. Upon motion by
Postier, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was,approved and the
City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Riverside Sand & Gravel
Inc. for street grading.& Surfacing sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main and service
connections for the amended project in Kellogg Hills Subdivision in the amount of $51,331.95
be accepted at the unit -prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was
read. (They also approved change order No. 1 - reduction of Item #S100.501 trench
excavation for Pipe 24" and Under, 6 to 12' deep from $6.00 per lin. ft. to $5.00 per lin.
ft.). Upon motion by Postier, second by Brunnette; and all voting in favor, the recommendation
was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee to approve plans of the Minnesota
Highway Department for installation of Traffic Barriers on Trunk Highway #52 be adopted, was
read. Upon motion by Larson second by Ellison; and all voting in favor, the recommendation
was approved and the City Clerk instructed to prepare a resolution approving the said plans.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the proposal of engineering
services by Agneberg-Sankstone,& Associates for construction of local improvements in Rocky
Creek Subdivision be approved, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Brunnette, and
all voting in favor the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee stating that they had considered the
letter of the Mayor's Parking and Traffic Committee that the existing 12 minute parking meters
be replaced with 30-minute parking meters, and that additional 30-minute caters be considered
in the downtown area; the Committee believes that the existing 12-minute meters serve .a
definite purpose for short -time shoppers and recommends that they be retained; in addition,
the Committee recommends that a 30-minute parking meter be installed next to the 12-minute
parking meters that are now in existence, with the exception of those 12-minute meters
adjacent to the city hall; the Committee recommends that one of the five-12-minute parking
meters on the west side of City Hall be replaced with a 30-minute meter, and that one of
the four 12-minute meters on the south side of City Hall be replaced with a 30-minute meter,
was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary
resolution.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that a loading zone be established
on the south side of 4th Street Southwest at the first parking meter east of the alley.
which lies between South Broadway and First Avenue Southwest, on Monday through Saturday,
between the hours of 8:00 a.m, and 6:00 p.m., was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by
Perry, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
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The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the transfer of the "on sale"
intoxicating liquor license presently issued to G & A Grubb, Inc., dba North Star Bar at
315 First Avenue N. W.=be transferred to the location of 503 North Broadway was read and
upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was
approved and the transfer granted.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Leon Joyce
Construction Company in the amount of $104,929.83 for grading and surfacing of the Mall
Road and 16th Street S. W. in Apache Mall be accepted at the unit -prices bid -and checks
be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read and upon motion by Postier, second by
Ellison, and all voting -in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the bid of Rochester Sand &
Gravel Company in the amount of $32,311.24 for grading and surfacing on 37th Street N. W.
from 18th Avenue N. W. to 21st Avenue N. W. be accepted at the unit prices bid and checks
be returned to -the unsuccessful bidders, was read and upon motion by Ellison, second by
Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the 252 acres, more or less,
located in Sections 27 and 28, Township 108 North, Range 14 West, Oronoco Township
Olmsted County, Minnesota and known as the " Locoshonas Farm" be purcahaed for the future
site of the City of Rochester Land Fill, and that $1,000.00 be paid down, that a 60 day
option be -acquired and the total purchase price be not more than $70,000.00, was read. Mr.
Robert Koenig, Chairman of the Oronoco Township Board, was present and stated that their
Board was not in favor of the City of Rochester coming out into Oronoco Township and
establishing a dump ground, he said they had their own dump and did not want another; he
also brought up the maintenance and improvement to the township road fronting this
property and said they did not have funds for this; he said all of the land owners were
opposed and so was the Town Board. Alderman Larson said no one wants to have a dump on
his property and they could not come right out and ask a man to sell his property for
dump purposes so the committee decided to take a 60day option before announcing the plans
because once it got out, the price would probably go up, he said a dump is a fact of life
and the committee looked elsewhere before deciding on this property and -no matter where
you put a dump there would be objections, he estimated this land would fill the
community's land needs for 40-50 years, the City would do everything in their power -to
provide a good operation, aresolution was just adopted by the Common Council setting
regulations, which included that the grounds would be fenced and screened with evergreens
and rubbish would be covered with -dirt -every day if possible; he said he had talked to
some of the County Commissioners and they had indicated that they would help maintain the
road. Mrs. & Mr. Eugene Dungan and their son Eugene, Jr., were present and stated that
their farm was just east of the proposed cutup and joins the whole length of their farm
on the East, they have a 240 acre farm and felt having -a dump here would ruin the value
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of the land, this land proposed for the dump is already the highest farm in the area and
f it is raised thirty feet more what will happen to the drainage, they said they felt this
a nuisance and were definitely opposed to it being put here. Mr. Harold Henke of the
Town Board was also present, he opposed the location of the dump grounds in the
location and said he felt the Common Council could have been a little more courteous
o their Board and notify them of the matter before going ahead with it, he said they have
. County Planning Commission that they felt„was very useful and felt they at least should
.ave been consulted. Mr. Wesley Stolp a farmer between Rochester and Oronoco said he did
.ot think this was the right place for a dump site and would like to see it given more
,onsideration before going ahead. Mrs. Dale Christensen also opposed it, she said she lived
.thin 2/10 of a mile and it would be a long time before trees were big enough. -.to hide it and
here would be five miles of county road that would be littered all the time and felt the
-alue of their land would be less. Mrs. John Carlson, Verlen Sanford, Mrs. Martin Haney,
Lloyd Spratte, Art Hall and Ford Crowson were also each heard in opposition. After further
sion a motion was made by Larson,, second by Perry,_ that the recommendation be approved.
motionwas made by Larson, second by Postier, to amend the above motion::.that the purchase
site location be referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission; all voted in favor, President
eVries then called for a vote on the original motion as amended and all voted in favor.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, a short adjournment
as declared at 10:30 P. M. The meeting was called to order again at 10:40 P. M. with all
ers being present.
The application of the Kahler Hotel for a license to conduct dances for the balance
f the fiscal year was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in
favor, the license was granted.
The application of The Kruse Company for a license to construct sidewalks was read
and upon motion by Folkert, Second by Perry, and all voting in favor, except Alderman Larson
abstained, the license was granted, subject to approval of the City Engineer.
The applications of Ross Gulf Service and Don & Jerry's Bar for license to sell
cigarettes were each read and upon motion by Ellison, second by Postier, and all voting in
favor, the licenses were granted.
The application of Lysne Construction Company for a permit to move a frame building,
story, 24 x 34 formerly the Big Joy Drive Inn from 20th AVenue and 2nd Street S. W. out of
the City limits, was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, the permit was
anted, said building to moved with approval of Police Department and Utility Department.
The two contract bonds of Carlisle G. Fraser, Inc. in the amounts of $27,256.70 and
95,922.30 with Transamerica Insurance Company as surety, were each read and upon motion by
llison, second by Larson, and all voting in favor,.the bonds were approved and,referred to
the Mayor.
The application of Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc. for transfer of ambulance
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referred to'the Public Health & Welfare Department.
A letter from Elim Baptist Church requesting permission to erect two shield type
directional'signs was read together with a letter from the zoning inspector recommending
approval. Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the letter was
referred to the Public Safety Committee.
Apmotion was made by Folkert, second by Larson, and passed unanimously, that the
monthly bills in the amount of $110,062.52, list'of which is attached, be approved.
A motion was made by Ellison, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, that the
following resolutions be considered in block. A motion was then made by Perry, second by
Ellison, that the said resolutions be adopted as read, all voted in favor:
Resolution to employ firm of Glatzmier, Smith & Company to perform post -audit of
financial affairs of City of Rochester, including Public Utility Department, for fiscal year
ending December 31, 1968.
Resolution granting one public dance permit to Rochester Art Center.
Resolution accepting plat to be known and designated as Northgate Seventy Subdi
Resolution approving proposal of Agneberg-Sankstone & Associates for engineering
services for local improvements in Rocky Creek Subdivision and authorizing and directing
and City Clerk to execute same.
Resolution accepting bid of Riverside Sand & Gravel,'Inc. for street grading,
surfacing; sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main and service connections in Kellogg Hills
Subdivision.
Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute change order No.
1 to contract with Riverside Sand & Gravel, Inc.' for local improvements in Kellogg Hills
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Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement with
Midland Constructors, Inc. (115 KV Line Construction).
Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute contract with
Mcdarthury Well Company (submersible pumping unit).
Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute change order
No. 3 for contract with General Electric Company"for steam turbine generator.
Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute change order No
2 to contract with Fuel Economy Engineering Company for construction of extensions to Silver
Lake Plant.
Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to purchase lands and easements from
Libby, McNeil and Libby.
Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute license
agreement with Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company.
Resolution appropriating $415,000:00 to Rochester State Bank for purchase of Federal)
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Intermediate Credit Bank Debentures for Electric Department Depreciation Reserve.
Resolution appropriating $965,000.00 to Rochester State Bank for purchase of Federal
Intermediate Credit Bank Debentures for E lectrid Department Depreciation Reserve.
Resolution appropriating $100,000.00 to Rochester State Bank for purchase of
Certificates of Deposit for Electric Department Depreciation Reserve.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for extension of
sanitary sewer in North Sunny Slopes Drive to Lots 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 and 54 in North
Sunny Slopes.
Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for street grading •
and surfacing, sanitary sewer and watermain in the section of Rocky Creek Drive lying
between T. H. 63 and the west line of Rocky Creek Subdivision.
Resolution accepting bid of Leon Joyce Construction Company for grading and surfacing
Mall Road and 16th Street S. W. in Apache Mall.
Resolution accepting bid of Rochester Sand & Gravel Company for grading and surfacing
of 37th Street N. W. from 18th to 21st Avenue N. W.
Resolution assessing charges for removal of garbage and filthy materials from certain
lots as per Ordinance No. 594.
Resolution levying special assessments for charges for sidewalk patching on certain
lots as per Ordinance No. 1133.
Resolution approving plans and special provisions for improvement of T. H. No. 20
renumbered as No. 52 within the city limits (S.P. 2502-25, 2506-29 and 8504-48).
Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation
for sidewalk on the south side of Northern Heights Drive between 5th Avenue and 22nd Street
N. E. and on the east side of 7th Avenue N. E. between Northern Heights Drive and 22nd
Street N. E.
Alderman Perry suggested that the City Planning Department and City Planning
Commission study the feasibility of some type of joint operation with the Olmsted County
Planning Department, to guide the growth of areas both within and outside'the city limits.
No action was taken but the Administrative Assistant was instructed to work with the •
Planning Director in making a study of this.
Alderman Ellison read parts of a Housing Code adopted by the City of
Minneapolis which included the definitions of "tenement" and "tenement house" AND moved
that this be referred to the Public Health & Welfare Deparment to check out and see if it
could be incorporated in our housing code to alleviate some of the hardships we have
inflic ted by requiring a bathroom in each room or apartment; Alderman Perry seconded the
motion and all voted in favor.
Alderman Brunnette reported that since the construction of the 16th Street
overpass the Assembly of God Church at 19th Street and 17th Avenue N. W. were having
problems with access to the church, the only way was to go through the back driveway.
Upon motion by Postier, second by Brunnette, and all voting in favor, this matter was
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referred to the Public Works Committee.
Resolution that the special law designated as Chapter 191 of Laws, 1967, enacted by
the Legislature of the State of Minnesota and entitled "An act relating to the City of
Rochester and the County of Olmsted; authorizing the transfer of certain health department
functions from the city to the county; removing the ceiling upon the tax levy to support the
county board of health" be approved. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Postier, resolution
adopted; all voted in favor.
Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of
the City, the agreement with Arnold Bergler, Donald T. Franke and Robert D. Swanson, relative
to construction of certain local improvements in Kellogg Hills. Upon motion by Postier,
second by Perry, and all voting in favor, resolution adopted.
Resolution designating for all lawful public street purposes a strip of land 66
feet wide extending 33 feet on each side of a center line located in the West one-half of the
SW 4 of Section 24-107-14. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor
resolution adopted.
A letter from the First National Bank of Rochester to confirm their committment to
lend $28,000, unsecured on a 90 day note, to be used for local improvements in the Kellogg
Hills Subdivision, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, and all voting in favor
the letter was accepted and subjected as security.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester parcels number 17800, 7402 and 7401
lying south of East Skyline Drive S. E. and East of U. S. 52, was given its first reading.
Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the meeting was
adjourned until 12:00 noon on October 28, 1968.
City Clerk