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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-1969Record' of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 17, 1969 1 1 LJ • 1 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 February•17, 1965 President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Ellison, Folkert, Larson, Perry, Postier. Alderman Brunnette arrived at 8:10 P. M. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, the minutes of the meetings of February and February 10, 1969 were approved with -the correction that on page 13 of the minutes of February, on line two, it should read: "that the said Committee unanimously supports the City Council": President DeVriesstated this as being the time and place set for hearings, --on the following: Hearing on widening, repaving and partial sidewalk replacement on 2nd Street S.W. from 5th Avenue S. W. to llth Avenue S. W. President DeVries explained that the reason for this hearing was that when it was originally advertised for hearing last year, two pieces of property had been omitted inadvertently. Mr.A. J. Hall of 723 - 2nd Street S.W. was present and said he did not think the City should tear up the 40' base in the center of the street, he said he -thought -they had one of the best pavements in the City except for some broken curb and gutter; he said they had paid for curb and gutter and street once before and did not think they should have to pay again. Mr. William Kearns of 930-932-938 2nd Street S. W. said -he was in favor of the paving but was concerned about the elevation of the driveways and the amount of time that the street would be closed; Alderman Larson, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, saidthe bids were to be let in such a way that the would be a minimum of time that the street would be closed, the,work was to be done in six sections and each section would be completed before they started on another one; he said the driveways would be in better shape than they are now. Mr. Paul Grassle, Sr. of 728 - 2nd Street S. W. said he felt the street was wide enought as it is now and if it were made wider it would just become a race track, he also inquired if new outlets for sewer and gas were going to be put in each piece of property. Francis Caron of 612 - 2nd Street S. W. also inquired about the gas, sewer and water outlets, he said they had put copper line into their house about 20 years ago and about 8 years ago had a copper line put into the motel. Mr. Al Toddie, Assistant Engineer, stated that only the outlets that needed repair would be replaced. 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 Ellison, to proceed with the project; all voted in favor. Alderman Brunnette arrived at 8:10 •P. M. Hearing on water main extension to the Rochester Vocational School in 2nd Street S. E. There was no one present -:wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hea officially closed. A motion was then made by Larson, second by Brunnette, to proceed with the project; all voted in favor. Hearing on approval of the final plat of Folwell Heights 5th Subdivision. There Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 17, 1969 was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Postier, second by Brunnette, instructing the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approving the said plat; all voted in favor. The recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee that Mr. Thomas Lewis be left on a part-time basis for the remainder of this year as the salary and budget have been set for 1969, and that this be reviewed again at budget time in light of the fund raising success of the music department, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee that section 6h of the Personnel Policy be revised to read.as follows, was read: 6h-The provisions of this section 6 shall not apply to the following City employees: Administrative Assistant Park & Rec. Administrator Accountant Personnel Director Attorney Planner -Long Range Auditorium Manager Planning Director Building & Safety Director Police Chief City Clerk Ass't Police Chiefs Engineer, City. Pound Master Engineer, Civil III Asst. Pound Master Finance Director Recreation Director Fire Chief Asst. Recreation Director Fire Prevention Chief ST.P. Supt. Librarian Traffic Engineer Maintenance Director Planner, Operational Park Director Utility Department Collections Manager Electrical Dept. Supt. Chief Engineer Executive Secretary, , Civil Engineer Stock Control & Purchasing Man Distribation Supt. Water Supt. Electrical Engineer Asst. Water Supt. (Note: In effect this just brings this section up-to-datewith the addition .of some new dept. heads and professionals and the elimination of some who have left. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. The recommendation of the PersonnelAdvisory Committee that section 40 of the "resolution establishing a position -classification plan and a compensation plan for employees of the City of Rochester" adopted on March 19, 1962 be revised so as to read as follows, was read: "In departments other than Fire and Police, when an employee is promoted to another position, his beginning salary shall start at an appropriate step for the position and he shall be treated as a new employee in regard to merit step increases.as described in paragraph a of this section 4;. employees in the Fire and Police departments shall be paid, upon promotion shecules adopted by the Common Council". Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. The recommendation of the Personnel Advisory Committee that the Utility Board :=;- resolution setting the 1969 salaries for the non -bargaining unit supervisory personnel be. approved, was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted. 1 • LJ 1 1 0 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 17, 1969 127 1 is 1 1 1 1 A letter signed by Joseph Smekta and Alex P. Smekta requesting that the City Council authorize them to sell travel trailers -on Lots 14, 15 and part of Lots 12 and 13, Block 1, Knollwood Acres, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission. A letter from the Mayor's Parking and Traffic Committee recommending (1) that t be no parking on the west side of the street on llth Avenue N. E. from the C.N.W.R.R. tracks to East Center Street and (2)-that all rwesssary steps be taken to eliminate boulevard parking wherever it occurs throughout the City, was read and upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee. A letter signed by Roy Watson of 620 Memorial Parkway regarding the possibility of flood conditions in the City this spring, was read and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file. Three notices from the Public Service Commission, (1) in the matter of the joint petition for transfer of certificate of •public convenience and necessity as a regular route Common Carrier of Passengers by Jefferson Transportation Company, to operate on an alternate route between Minneapolis and St. Paul (2) in the matter of the application of Jefferson Lines, Inc. for an increase in passenger rates of fare and (3) in the matter of the application of George C. Holter for an extension to his certificate of public convenience anc necessity as a regular route common carrier of passengers in Rochester, Minnesota, were each presented and President DeVries ordered the same placed on 'file. A letter from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, submitting agreement covering installation of a lane control signal system at the intersection of T. H. 52 ramps and 37th Street N. W., was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the letter and agreementwere referred to the Public dorks Committee and City Engineer. The applications of (1) Sheraton Hotel for an "off sale" liquor license (2) Clayt Lyke for an'bff sale' License (3) Maurice H. Fricke -and Robert R. Jensen for an "on sale" liquor license (4) Verne L. Manning for an "on sale" liquor license (5) John Hahn for an "on sale" liquor license (6) Don Ramthun for an "on sale" liquor license and (7) George A. Baihly for an "on sale" liquor license were each read and upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the same were referred to the Public Safety Committee. Resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board (a) resolution setting salaries for supervisory personnel (b) requesting authorization to enter into purchase order contract with Clements Chevrolet Company for furnishing two 4-door sedans and three k ton pick-up trucks ($8,837.00) (c) requesting authorization to enter into purchase order contract with L. D. McFarland Company for 60 Class 2, 50 ft. Western Red Cedar Poles ($4,014.00)and (d) requesting authorization to enter into purchase order contract with MacGillis and Gibbs Company for furnishing 60 class 3-, 45 ft. western red cedar poles ($3,420.00) were each read and upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the resolutions were approved. 0 Record of Official Proceedings .of the' Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 17, 1969 A resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board that $149,603.33 be appropriated fo the Rochester State Bank for purchase of U. S. Treasury Bills maturing February 20, 1969 was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the resolution was approved. The following applications and petitions were each read and upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the same were referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission: (a) application for approval of conditional use-N.W. corner Apache Mall Property from Public Utility Board; (b); petition for change of zoning on part of SWk Section 33-107-14 from R-1 to R-4 by Johnson, Drake & Piper, Inc. (multiple dwelling construction) (c) petition • for change of zoning on part of SW'k Section 33-107-14 from R-1 to B-lb by Johnson, Drake and Piper, Inc. (retail store) (d) petition signed by Elizabeth Lowry and Paul 0. Moore for change of zoning on property west of 3rd Avenue between 9� and 7th Street S. E. from R-2 to M-1 (commercial sales and service shopping center) (6) petition for change of zoning on property at southeast corner at 18th Avenue and 37th Street N.W. signed by Carlton Penz and John and Shirley Miller from R-1 to R-3 and B-lb (f) application for approval of shopping center signed by Elizabeth Lowry and Paul Moore (g) application for approval of shopping Center signed by Quality Homes, Inc. (h) application for plat approval of K-Mart Plaza (k) application for plat approval of Country Club Manor 7th Subdivision, preliminary (1) application for preliminary plat approval of Manor Woods First Subdivision (m) application for preliminary plat approval of Indian Heights III Subdivision. The petition for annexation of land on Highway 63 between the City and the Airport and the protest of the Rochester Town Board against this annexation were each presented and upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the same were.each referred to the City Attorney. A resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board requesting authorizationto enter into contract with Weis Builders Inc. for furnishing all labor and materials necessary to complete construction of Pump House No. 25 (13.,770.00), was read. Mr. Tom Moore, City Planning Director, reported that an application for conditional use of this property had just been filed and had not been acted upon by the Planning & Zoning Commission as yet. Upon motion • by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the resolution was tabled until a report and recommendation is received from the Planning & Zoning Commission. A letter from William E. Suk and David T. Bishop requesting extension of one year from April 3, 1969 for the approval of a final plat of North Star Subdivision, was read and upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission. A letter from the Austin Chamber of Commerce inviting representatives to attend a special meeting in Austin on Tuesday, February 18, 1969 to discuss ways and means to bring pressure on State and Federal authorities to push construction and completion of Interstate 90, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, representatives of the Common Council were authorized to attend at city expense. The claim of Roy Trelstad in the amount of $209.77 for damage to his car caused Record of Official_. Proceedings of the'Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 17, 1969 129 1 �J 1 • 1 by a snow removal vehicle, was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, the claim was referred to the City Attorney. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that the approval of the preliminary plat of North Star Subdivision be extended for an additional year, was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the extension granted. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohibited at all times on the west side of llth Avenue N. E. from East Center Street to the Chicago & North Western Railroad tracks, was read and upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted•and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. The recommendation of the•Public Safety Committee that a taxicab stand of 60 feet, more or less, be established to provide for three taxicabs on the north side of Third Street Southeast, adjacent to the Sheraton Rochester Hotel and that a passenger loading -zone for hotel guests only be established on the east side of South Broadway from Third Street Southeast to a point 150 feet, more or less, north of Third Street, was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the bid of Adamson Motors in the amount of $2,195.00 for furnishing one sedan for the Fire Department be accepted and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation.of the Public Safety Committee that the bid of Minnesota Fire, Inc. for 1,800 feet of 22•inch hose in the amount of $2,088.00 and the bid of Fire Safety, Inc. for 300 feet of 1� inch fire hose in the amount of $219.00 be accepted,•was read and upon motion by Postier, second•by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The feasibility report of the City Engineer that the street improvements on loth Street S. E. west of 15th Avenue S.E. are feasible and recommend its construction, however, change the title to "grading and surfacing on loth St. S.E. from 15th AvenueS.E. to the east line of Slatterly Park, the estimated cost is $6,420.00, was read together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that this project be set for a hearing. Upon •motion by Larson, second by Perry, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a local improvement project without petition be initiated for new sidewalk construction, 1969: Projects #I-E1961, #2-E-1969, #3-E-1969, #4-E-1969, #5A-E-1969, #5B-E-1969, #6-E-1969, #7A-W-1969, #7B-W-1969, #8-W-1969, #9-W-1969, #10-W-1969, #11-W-1969, #12-W-1969, #13-W-1969, #14-W-1969, #15-W-1969, #16-W-1969, #17-W-1969, #18-W-1969, #19-W-1969, #20-W-1969, #21-W-1969, #22-W-1969 and #23-W-1969, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Perry, and all voting in favor, the 0 r Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 17, 1969 recommendation was approved. The feasibility report of the City Engineer that.new sidewalk construction, 1969 (projects as listed above) is feasible and recommend that the construction be bid and contracted by the individual section, the estimated costs are $274,090.00 was read together with the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that its constructionr;with_costs to be assessed against the abutting property in accordance with the present assessment policy. Upon motion by Larson, second by Perry, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works.Committee that the bid of Fraser Company, Inc. in the amount of $12,924.86 for. construction of the water main extensions to the Rochester Vocational.School in 2nd Street S. E. be.accepted at the unit prices bid and checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Perry, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the bid of Universal Ford Sales in the amount of $5,688.45 be accepted for furnishing three patrol cars for the Police Department and that certified checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, was read. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Brunnette, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Finance Committee that the additional $500.00 for the purchase of the location for an additional Fire Station be transferred from the appropriation for Capital Outlay of the Fire Department 1969 budget, was read. Upon motion by Perry, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor,, the recommendation was approved. The following recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission were each read: 1. recommending that the Council initiate proceedings to annex to the City of Rochester the property designated as Tract No. 1 on the attached map (Arnold Property N. W.) 100% surrounded. 2. recommending that the Council initiate proceedings to annex to the City, of Rochester the property designated as Tract No. 2 on the attached map (Dr. Gambill Property N.E.) 100% surrounded. 3. recommending that the Council initiate proceedings to annex to the City of Rochester the property designated as Tract No. 3 on the attached map (Whelan Property N. E.) 100% surrounded. 4. recommending that the Council initiate proceedings to annex to the City or Rochster the property designated as Tracts Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 on the attached map - 75% surrounded. 5. recommending that the Council initiate proceedings to annex to the City of Rochester Lot 53, North Sunny Slopes and the West half of the adjoining street right-of-way - 75% surrounded. 6. recommending that the Council initiate,proceedings to annex to the City of Rochester Lot 7, Block 3, Highland Addition and 20th Avenue S.W. from the centerline of 2nd Street S.W. to the centerline of 3rd St. S.W. and the north � of 3rd St. S.W. adjoining Lot 7, Block 3, Highland Addition and the west 132 feet of Lot 7, Block 2, Highland Addition -75% surrounded. Upon motion by Perry, second by Postier, and all.voting in favor, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing the three parcels (#l,#2,#3) 100% surrounded to the City_of Rochester. A motion was then.made by Postier, second by.Perry, and.all voting in favor.,.that the City Attorney be instructed to proceed.with the annexation of.the other. parcels which are.75% surrounded. • 1 r: Record of Official Proceedings of the ' Common Council 131 of the -City of Rochester, `Minn., February '17, 1969 The applications of Bobby and Ralph Waltman for "on" and "off" sale 3.2 non - intoxicating liquor license -at 322 South Broadway were read and upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all voting -in favor, the applications were referred to the Public Safety Committee. The application of Milton Kaplan for a cigarette license at the Subway Newstand was read and upon motion by Ellison, -second by Postier, and all voting in favor, except Larson who voted "no", the license was granted. .The license bond of Macey Signs, Inc. in the amount of $1,000.00 with The Ohio • Casualty Insurance Company as -surety was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the bond was approved, the surety thereon accepted and the bond was ordered placed on file. The applications for Journeyman Installers (Heating, Ventilating and Air Condition- ing) of James Arness, Michael P. Fischer, Marshall A. Johnson, Albin -Jacobson, Jr., Arlyn D. Jacobson, Stanley L. Jerviss, Orville T. Lee, Benny Luther, Lloyd Rood; and James A. Mitchell for a Master Installer -and Contractor's License were each read (The Board of Review has examined and issued certificates of competency for these). Upon motion by Ellison, second by Perry, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. The reports for the month of January, 1969-showing fees collected for building permits issued $3,686.75; electrical permits issued $1,424.00; plumbing permits issued $573.00; heating permits issued $548.75 and sign permits issued $130.57, were presented and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file. A motion was made by Postier, second by Brunnette, and passed unanimously, that the semi-monthly bills in the amount of $127,704.96, list of which is attached, be approved. A motion was made by Folkert, second by Ellison, that•the•following nineteen resolutions be adopted in block; all voted in favor. A mot -!on was then made by Pastier, second by Folkert, that the following nineteen resolutions be adopted as read and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said resolutions duly passed and adopted: Resolution directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for road oil and cutback asphalt for the Street & Alley Department. Resolution directing the -City -Clerk to advertise for bids for sand, graveland crushed rock for the Street &Alley Department. - Resolution directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for plant mixed bituminous for the Street & Alley Department. Resolution accepting plat to be known and designated as Folwell Heights 5th Subdivision. Resolution authorizing -Public Utility Board to enter into purchase order contract with Clements Chevrolet Company for two 4-door sedans and three k ton pickup trucks ($8,837.00) Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into purchase order contract with L. D. McFarland for red cedar poles ($4,014.00). r132 Record of Official Proceedings of the -Common. Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 17., 1969 Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to enter into purchase order contract with MacGillis and Gibbs Company for Red Cedar Poles ($3,420.00). Resolution approving resolution adopted by Public Utility Board setting salaries for supervisory personnel. Resolution approving appropriation of $149,603.33 as adopted by Public Utility Board, to the Rochester State Bank for purchase of U. S. Treasury Bills. Resolution determining adequacy.of improvement petition, receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications for street improvements on loth Street S. E. west of 15th Avenue S.E. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation for new sidewalk construction, 1969. Resolution determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications for new sidewalk construction, 1969. Resolution accepting bid of Fraser,Company, Inc. for water main extensions to the Rochester Voational School in 2nd Street S. E. Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment for reconstruct curb and gutter and widen roadway on 5th Avenue S. W. from 2nd to 3rd Street S.W. Resolution ordering a hearing on.the proposed assessment for reconstruct curb and gutter and widen roadway on 5th Avenue S. W. from 2nd to 3rd Street S. W. Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment for regrading and repaving the east -west alley in Block 14, Head & McMahon's Addition, west of 5th Ave. S.W. including revising sidewalk grades on the west side of 5th Avenue S.W. between 2nd and3rd St. S.W. and on the south side of 2nd St. S.W. between 5th Ave. S.W. and 6th Ave. S.W. Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for regrading and repaving the east -west alley in Block 14, Head & McMahon's Addition, west of 5th Ave. S.W. including revising sidewalk grades on the west side of 5th Avenue S.W. between 2nd and 3rd .Street S.W. land on the south side of 2nd St. S.W. between 5th Ave. S.W. and 6th Ave. S.W. Resolution referring improvement petition for determination of adequacy, feasibility report and recommendation for extension of 9th St. S.E. from its present terminus at 3rd Ave. S.E. west from 3rd Ave. S.E. to Broadway together with utilities deemed necessary to serve jadjacent premises. Resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for.widening, irepaving.and partial sidewalk replacement on 2nd Street S. W. from 5th Avenue to llth Avenue S.W. (Arts Ball. Resolution granting one public dance permit to the Rochester Art Center, Beaux 1 • J 0 1 0 i ' :" Record of Official Proceedings of th'e Corninon Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 17, 1969 Xv LJI • 1 w 1 An Ordinance annexing to the -City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain platted land known as Lot 50, North Sunny Slopes, Olmsted County, Minnesota, was given its first reading. Upon motiohnrby,-arson, second by Folkert, and upon roll call and all voting in favor, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was given its second reading. Upon motion by Perry, second by Brunnette, and upon roll call and all voting in favor, -the -rules were suspended an the ordinance was given its third and final reading. A motion was then made by Ellison, second by Folkert, 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 vacating the public utility easement over the northerly five feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Valhalla Fouth Subdivision was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the resolution was adopted. Resolution vacating that portion of 8th Street Southeast between the easterly right-of-way line bf 10th Avenue Southeast and the westerly right-of-way line of llth Avenue S. E. as platted in Morse & Sargeant's Addition to East Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota,) was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Brunnette, and all voting in favor, the resolu- tion was adopted subject to obtaining necessary easements. Resolution vacating that portion of 17th Street S.W. which is platted as Edgewood Drive, Golden Hill Addition abutting and lying between Lot 12, Block 3 and Lot 7, Block 9 of Golden Hill Addition; which lies between two lines run parallel with and distant 50 feet and 100 feet wouthwesterly of the following described line: beginning at a point on the sout line of Block 22, Golden Hill Addition distant 186.4 feet west of the SW corner of Block 23, thence run northwesterly at an angle of 82024" with the south line of said Block 22 for a distance of 1128.3 feet, thence deflect to the left on a 1000' curve, radius 5729.65 feet for a distance of 1100 feet and there terminating; that part of the Wk of Oakside Avenue (sometimes known as First or Second Avenue Southwest) abutting Lot Seven of Golden Hill Addition, which lies Southwesterly of a line run parallel with and distant 50 feet Southwesterly of the above described line, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the resolution was adopted subject to obtaining the necessary easements. A resolution requesting the Legislature of the State of Minnesota in the 1969 Session to enact the attached special laws which are summarized as follows, was read: (1) A special law authorizing the County of Olmsted and the City of Rochester to enter into an agreement for the joint or cooperative acquisition of real and personal property by lease, gift, purchase or condemnation, to contract with the other parties for the construction of facilities to be leased to the City and County, to provide for the construction of buildings and other improvements on real property by the City and County themselves, and to sell general obligation bonds therefor by the County to finance such improvements,the sale of the bonds to be made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 475, but without voter approval and without limitation as to amount and (2) A special law authorizing the employment of 0 F'134 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 17, 1969 Police meter maids and providing that the police meter maids shall not be subject to the control of the police civil service commission and shall not be eligible for membership in or benefits from the policemen's relief association. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all voting,in favor, the resolution was adopted as read. A resolution recommending that the Legislature of the State of Minnesota in the 1969 session enact into law the special bills pertaining to the Rochester Fire Relief Association and the Rochester Police Relief Association, which provide for the following c hanges in the respective pension plans, was read: 1. Increase in the employee contribution of 6% of the current maximum monthly salary paid to a fireman or patrolman effective July 1, 1969. 2. Increase the City contribution to 2 mills in 1969, 3 mills in 1970, 4 mills in 1971 and such amount thereafter which, together with member contributions and other income available to the respective funds will be -sufficient to meet current normal costs plus an additional amount to retire the deficits in 100 years. 3. Provide that the City Tax Levy shall not be less than one and one-half times the employee salary deductions for the preceding year. 4. Define a unit as 1/75th of the current maximum monthly salary paid to a fireman or patrolman. 5. Provide for investment of pension funds by the State Board of Investment. or, if the State Board of Investment cannot accept funds for such purposes, provide for the selection of a.trust company or other investment company, subject to the approval of the Common Council, for investment of the funds in securities authorized for investment of State Employee Retirement Funds. 6. Provide that -no changes in the by-laws or articles of incorporation affecting pensions and expenses shall become effective until approved by the Common Council. 7. Provide for a minimum retirement age of 55 for firemen and patrolmen who join the department for the first time after June 30, 1969. 8. Limit the escalation of pension benefits to one-half the amount that would otherwise be received, such limitation to apply only to firemen and patrolmen employes for the first time after June 30, 1969. A letter signed by H. M. Vang, President, Arthur Feind, Vice President and Joe L. McDermott, Secretary of the Rochester Police Relief Association requesting that the Common Council of the City of Rochester support, by resolution, the bill of amendements and changes to their present police pension laws and requesting support in opposing any changes or amendments to their present laws that are not included in the proposed bill, was read. A letter signed by Emery Walters, President of the Rochester Fire Department Relief Association, stating that the members of the Rochester Fire Department Relief Association accept the amendments to their pension plan as proposed by a joint committee of the City Council and Fire Department members; while there are some specific details that some members of the Relief Association find objectionable, they regard it as a significant step forward in improving the financial condition of their fund and wish for its success in the legislature and request a resolution from the City Council in support of this bill; it must be rememberedthat once this bill is submitted to a legislative committee for study, it is possible for someone in that committee to Attach amendments or conditions to that bill, even -though they may be completely disassociated from the City of Rochester, it is assumed that any such amendments or conditions will be opposed by the Council and Fire Department Relief Association unless both agree to such conditions; if there are any amendments or conditions that either the Council or members of the Relief Association find objectionalbe, and these differences cannot be resolved, then it is expected that the bill will be asked to be released from the committee and it not be permitted to enter on the floor of the legislature, was read. A motion was made by Folkert,.second by I. 1 C-1 1 r: Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council" • of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 17, 1969 r 135 1 • 1 • Perry, that the said resolution be adopted as read. Alderman Folkert stated that he moved adoption of the resolution but would like to amend Section 5, Subdivision 4 if necessary, this would be done with approval of all three groups, Police, Fire and Personnel Advisory; if a Trust'Company is selected that the amount to be invested in common or preferred stock in any one year'not be limited, but they were not sure if this pertains just to the year that new funds are available of to the total investment program; all voted in favor of the motion and the resolution was adopted, subject to the amendment. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ellison, and all voting in favor, the date for opening bids for the sale of city owned property on North Broadway immediately north of Elton Hills was changed from March 11, 1969 to March 14, 1969 at 11:45 A. M. (the date of March 11, 1969 had been approved on February 3,1969). Alderman Perry preserited some suggested copy in Know Rochester Guide magazine to inform the visitor in Rochester of its basic parking regulations and snow removal parking restrictions and moved that this be referred to the Finance Committee, Alderman Brunnette seconded the motion and all voted in favor. Upon motion by Ellison, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned until 3:00 o'clock P. M. on February 26, 1969. M City Clerk •