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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-1969Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 21, 1969 219 1 C� 1 1 0 1 i Minutes,of an adjourned 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 April 21, 1969. i President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Cherland, Folkert, Larson,;; Ludowese, Postier, Strain. Absent: None. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and arl voting in favor, the minutes of the meeting held on April 14, 1969 were approved. i President DeVries stated this as being the time and place setfor. hearing on the following: ' Hearing on one-way street proposal consisting of (1) Center Street from 6th Avenue West to 16th Avenue West, one-way for westbound traffic (2) First Street N. W. from 4th Avenue N. W. to 16th Avenue'N.-W., one-way for eastbound traffic (3) First Street S. W. from 6th Avenue to 16th Avenue S. W., one-way for eastbound traffic and (4) Second Street N. W. from 4th Avenue N. W. to 16th Avenue N. W., one-way'for westbound traffic. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially,closed. A motion was made by Larson, second by Strain, that the'Ciey . Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution establishing the said one-way streets; all. voted in favor. Hearing on granting variance on property located at 222-8th Street N. W. to permit a reduction in the required front yard. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was made by Larson,*second by Postier, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a "resolution. granting the said variance; all voted in favor. i Hearing on approval of the final plat of Replat of Lots 31 thru 36 Rochester-j Northern Heights. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Postier, second by 11 Cherland instructing the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approving the said plat-" all voted in favor. +I Hearing on approval of the final plat of Northern Hills First Subdivision. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stated that the owners of this plat had requested that sidewalks be omitted on this and the Public Works Committee had considered it. A motion was made by Gherland, second by Ludowese, that the City Attorney" �I be instructed to prepare a resolution approving the said plat and'that sidewalks be i included with the exception of the circle cul-de-sac; all voted in favor. Hearing on approval of the final plat of Elton Hiils*East Fifth Subdivision.,! The matter of the lots abutting 3f,d Avenue N. W. was again discussed and Mr. Stan Guth was present and said he would do whatever was requested in regard to vacating 3rd Avenue;; u either put a stipulation in the deed, show it on the map or even sign a petition now to 4) have it vacated. A motion was made -by Folkert, second by Postier, that the City Attorney Record of Official Proceedings of the Cominoil Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 21, 1969 . B be instructed to prepare a resolution approving the plat, subject to the petitioner putting on the plat the fact that these four Lots (Lots 1-4, Block 4) will have no access to 3rd Avenue v N. W. and also a letter be given to the City stating that the purchase agreement when these lots are sold shows that the people will sign a petition for the vacation of 3rd Avenue N. W. needed; all voted in favor. Hearing on final plat of Meadow Park Seventh Subdivision. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Strain, second by Ludowese, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution approving the said plat and that sidewalks be put on both sides except for the cul- ;de-sac; all voted in favor. Hearing on final plat of Hutchings Second Replat. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, said the vacation of 8th Street S. E. was connected with this but had not been completed as yet and also the City would need an easement for storm sewer on 8th Street lying east of the plat. A motion was made by Postier, second by Strain, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution approving the final plat subject to vacation of 8th Street IS. E. except for easement as shown on plat; all voted in favor. Hearing on approval of official street map for Allendale Subdivision. C.A. strong,City Engineer submitted the following information on the official map: The purpose of the official street map of Allendale is to show the proposed public street right-of-way lines; the right-of-way widths; and their relations to the previously platted lot lines. This proposed street map conforms with the street arrangement shown in the Development Plan for Allendale Subdivision adopted by Cascade Township and Olmsted County in September 1965. It locates the street lines in relation to the platted lot lines, and dimensions hem so that they can be described and laid out. The proposed right of way -widths are as follows: 18th Avenue - 75 feet wide 19th Avenue, 20th Avenue, 27th Avenue and 31st Street - 66 feet wide 29th Street and 30th Place - 50 feet wide, with 46 foot radii in the turn around circles The proposed roadway widths are: 18th Avenue - 44 feet wide .19th Avenue, 20th Avenue, 27th Street and 31st Street - 36 feet wide 29th Street and 30th Place - 28 feet wide,'with 35 foot radii in the turn around circles Although it is not a part of the Official Street Plan, a preliminary cost estimate has been made of the street construction, sewer, and water improvements, and is offered here for general- information. These are estimated costs per assessed foot of frontage for construction costs only. They'do not include costs of service, connections, right-of-ways or engineering: Frontage on interior streets: $38 per foot Frontages on 18th Ave. NW: $31 per frontfoot Frontages on Frontage Road: $28 per front foot It should be noted that adoption of this Official Map does not in itself acquire any right-of-way. That must still be done before any further progress is made in the improvements on the new streets. letter from Mrs. J. L. Daly of 2015 30th Place N. W. stating that they did not feel they eded the circle betweentheir properties and did not wish to lose any of their land, was read d placed on file. Mr.Wm.Schacht, Attorney, appeared in behalf of Mr. Walter Lehman, owner f Wally's Gardens and said Mr. Lehman had two green houses that extended over the proposed oadway, he said he did not want to contest the layout but would like to save theeasterly end f his greenhouses. Mr. Floyd Buttruff of 1922 3-th Place NW was present and said he had a arge lot and wondered if it could be subdivided or would to much land be taken off for 1 is 1 1 0 1 9. Record of Official Proceedings of the Common . Council of the. City of Rochester, Minn., April 21, 1969 221 1 is 1 roadway. Mr. Armstrong said he could not answer about the subdividing as this hearing was just' on the street map and it had not been decided how the City would acquire the land, this would be the next step. Mr. Frank Springer of 2017 31st Place NW inquired it would have to be a 66 foot roadbed, he said this seemed quite wide after the 20feet they were used to and they did not want this to become a hazard or race track. Mr. Armstrong said the 66 foot Right-of-way is proposed, that is what a,normal roadway is and the normal street is 36 feet wide and that is the way it was originally laid out by.the County Planner in 1965; he also said all of the trees on 31st Street would have to go. Mr. Harold Brevig of 2802 Highway 52 North said he l would like to see it stay the same.. There was no one else present wishing to be heard. I� President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. Mr. Armstrong said if the roadway is less than 30 feet it deos not provide ample room for people to park cars nor does it permit' tow way traffic; he also said the work on 18th Avenue was programmed for 1969 and the sewer and water could also be put in the fontage road this year but before anything could -be done inside they would have to first obtain -right-of-way. A motion was made by Larson, second by Ludowese, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution approving the said official street map of Allendaly Subdivision as submitted; all voted in favor. The report of Commissioners on condemnation of certain land in Rochester Township, ;! Section 12, Township 106 North, Range 14 West, Olmsted County Minnesota (Leonard and Cleo Lampland),was presented. Also an objection from J. H. Dingle, Attorney for Lampland's, objecting to the award was read and ordered placed on file. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, the report was referred to the Finance Committee, they to meet with Mr. Dingle and the owners, and report back to the Council; all voted in favor. The recommendation of the Rochester Airport Commission that final payment be made Rochester Sand and Gravel, Inc. in the amount of $21,155.91 on project FAAP �9-21-079-C810 at the Rochester Airport which was completed in July, 1968, was read. Upon motion by Postier-, I( second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. it I The recommendation of the Rochester Airport Commission that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement for an extension to Gopher Aviation lease at the p per gallon on aviation fuel until October 31 1972 was read and upon resent rate of 3�C p g , p motion by Strain, second by Cherland, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approve( The recommendation of the Rochester Airport Commission that the Mayor and City Clerl be authorized to execute on behalf of the City the supplemental agreement to contract D.O.T. F.A. - 69 C.E. - 3850 to relocate the I.L.S. localizer in conjunction with the extension of Runway 31, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, thel recommendation was approved. The request of the D.F.L. Women's Club to conduct a bingo game on May 3, 1969 at the V.F.W. Club on 4th Street S.W. was read and ordered placed on file. The application of David M. Pennington for approval of a community development project on property north of 41st Street and West of 18th AvenueN.W. was read and upon motion 9 by Postier, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the application was referred to the- Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 21, 1699 . Planning and Zoning Commission. The following letter from David M. Pennington was read: "In order to assist in the orderly development and growth of the area northwest of Rochester and property plan for its eventual incorporation into the City, we the undersigned agree to pay the costs for topographic surveys of our respective properties. It would be our hope that upon completion of these surveys that the City Planning Department, in c ooperationwith other City and County agencies, would, as time permits, prepare a general development plan for this area. We understand that such a preliminary plan would include land use, street patterns, location of future utility facilities, school sites, etc. We also would urge that a park system for this area, as tentaviley outlined by the City Park and Recreation Dept. (shaded areas on attached map) and agreed upon by several property owners, be incorporated into such a comprehensive plan. If you agree with this proposal, we will proceed to obtain the topographic surveys, either through the City Planning Dept. or as a group of property owners known as the Northwest Property Owners Assn. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to plan this area in a logical and orderly manner so that it may contribute to the future welfare and growth of the City of Rochester and olmsted County. (The people signing to pay the topographic surveys were - Lincoln D. Schroeder, R. E. Rossi, Donald Peterson, Reynolds Wholesale, Clarence Klee, Carilima, Inc., Alton Shefelbine, Davind M. Pennington, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Hunter, Bryan D. Rossi, Eugene Low, Glenn Goodman, Merle Moehnke,. D. J. Pennington, L. H. Truax, Anthonyy 1 Lund, Clarence Hoffman, Hiram Essex, and Robert Badger). Mr. David Pennington said they had contacted the Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys andthat they would be able'to have these maps available in August, there were about 2700 acres of land involved and the cost was going to be about $6.00 an acre, which the property owners were willing to pay but they would also like assurance that the City Planning Department and staff would draw up a gendral development plan. Mr. Tom Moore, Planning Direct6r, said hopefully his department would be able to get at this major plan in 6 months. Dr. Richard Rossi of 819 - 6th St. S.W. was present and urged that the Council go along with this, he said everyone in this area was in favor and did not think so many people had ever worked together on such a project. A motion was made by Cherland, second by Strain, that the Council assure them to go ahead with their survey and the City would work in cooperation with them to provide this general development plan, that it be referred to the Public Works Committee and that it be referred to the Planning & Zoning Department to work with the land owners to accomplish a comprehensive plan for this area when the topographic maps are made available; all voted in favor. Mayor Day said he thought this action was wise one, it is an area that we have been watching for years and to see the owners get together is good, he felt even if it was necessary to hire extra help the Planning Department should work on this. A letter from C. A. Armstrong, City Engineer, stating the question of flooding possibilites on the I0I property in Section 3, Cascade Township lying south of 7th Street N.W. and north of Chicago Northwestern Railway tracks was raised at the Council meeting in March, since that time we have received the Flood Plain Management report which indicated that this tract, -.is subject to high water at an elevation of approximately 1012 feet in an Intermediate Regional Flood (100 year frequency); the planned street grades for 7th Street Northwest vary from 1007 at the Great Western Railway crossing at the east boundary of the I0I tract, to 1012 at the high point 600 feet west, and down to 1010 near the west boundary; the elevation of the railraod grade is approximately 1011 at the west end of the 101 property and slightly 1 is 1 0 1 9 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 21, 1969 223 1 40 1 1 L� lower at the east end, the ground which lies between the railroad track and 7th Street is generally'lower than both the railroad grade and 7th Street,'although it has been.partially filled -in recently, was read and President DeVries ordered the same placed on file. The petition of Douglas Krueger for change of zoning on the property located at 1321 3rd Avenue N.W. from the R-1 to the R1=3 was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the petition was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A letter from Mrs. Clara Stoppel requesting a no parking on the west side of 19th Avenue S. W. front of her home at 217- 19th Avenue S.W. was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the same was referred to the Public Safety Committee. A letter from Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc. requesting that immediate negotiations start on a new contract so that all details can be worked out before their contract expires on June 10, 1969, was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Safety Committee. The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohibited on both sides of the West Frontage Road of Highway 52 West from 19th Street Northwest north to the off ramp for southbound traffic off of Highway 52 West and that the Minnesota State Highway 'Department be requested to implement this "no parking" restriction, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution requesting the Highway Department to implement this restriction. . The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that Mr. James Andre, Administra- tive Assistant of the City of Rochester, be designated to represent the City on the Regional Advisory Council, was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning'Commission that the request of the Board of Park Commissioners to use the existing city dumping grounds at the Sewage Treatment planf for future park purposes be granted approval, was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was referred to the Public Safety Committee: The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a local improvement project be initiated by the Council'for sewers, watermain, grading and surfacing on 41st Street N. W. from 18th Avenue N.W. to T. H. 52 Frontage Road and also recommend acceptance of the proposal of Agneberg-Sankstone Associates,"Inc. for engineering services on the project, was read and motion by Larson, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the preliminary plat of Manor Woods First Subdivision be approved subject only to the conditions of the Planning Board's recommendation, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Strain, and all voting in favor,'the recommendation was approved. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that they had revhwed the petition to change the zoning districting on Lots 1-6, Olson's Subdivision from the 0 2. 2 4 Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 21, 1969 0. R-1-District to the R-4 District and find this area to be unsuitable for the uses allowed in the R-3 District and recommend that this petition as amended be denied, was again read. Mr. George Pougiales, Attorney was present in behalf of the petitioners, Mr. Paul Hrska and Mr. Rodney Pung, said they were planning two buildings of 20 units each, all would be with two bedrooms, some with fireplaces, underground parking and central air conditioning; he said the estimated cost of the project was in excess of one million dollars which would give the City about $40,000 in taxes per year; he showed drawings of the buildings that were proposed. Mr. Paul Hrska said it was not their intention to leave any sand rock exposure to the East of their (building and planned to leave as many of the natural trees as possible and do not intend to • disturb the steep slope to the top of the hill. Mr. Tom Healey, Attorney was present and represented the adjoining property owners, he said they were opposed to this zone change and this proposed complex as he felt this would devalue the property in this area and add immensely to the traffic problems that already exist. Dr. H. H Young of 1055, Plummer Circle, Dr. David Dines of 1065 Plummer Circle and Mr. John Perkins of 1006 14th Avenue S. W. were each hear in opposition to the zone change. A petition with signatures of seven owners of land adjacent to and within 200 feet of the land proposed to be changed, protesting any change in the zoning of said Lots 1-6, Olson's Subdivision, was read. There was no one else present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Folkert, second by Strain, that the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission be accepted and the requested zone change be denied and upon roll call and Cherland, Larson, Ludowese and Postier voting "nay" and Folkert, Strain and DeVries voting "aye", the motion was declared lost. A motion was then made by Larson, second.by Postier, that this matter be referred back to the Planning & Zoning Commission for further study and discussion and they come back with a firm recommendation on changing this property to the R-3 District; all voted in favor except Alderman Folkert.who voted "nay". The applications of Sheraton Hotel Rochester and R-Tic Drive In for license to sell cigarettes were each read and upon motion by Larson, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. The applications of Kneal Hinders for a Journeyman Plumber's License and Roy E. Hoover and Dana Eisenman for Journeyman Installers license were each read and upon motion by Postier, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted. The application of Sheroc Corporation at 220 South Broadway for a dance license for the year from April 1, 1969 to April 1, 1970 was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor the license was granted. The contract bond of Selby Truck Sales in the amount of $12.795.00 with Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland as surety was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, the same was approved. A resolution vacating Eighth Street S. E. from loth Avenue S. E. to llth Avenue S. E. except for that portion of 8th Street S. E. shown as a dul-de-sac on Hutchings Second Replat and also except for the utility easements within Eighth Street S. E. as shown on Hutchings • • 1 7 and their is no access and north of the Zumbro River, they requested that access be provided so their land would not be "landlocked". Mayor Day said he felt a roadway should be designated, this had been done consistently for property outside the City and all that is being asked is a very simple designation of roadway from this property to the next property south of it; he recommended that such a designation be obtained so the property to the south would not be locked in. President DeVries said there had to be access to the south of 16th Street, he said the City has waited three years or more and have not held up any program but felt at this time a preliminary plat should show the roadway and also that no more certificates should be issued in this area for building or zoning until the plat has been submitted to the Common Council; he also said no more deeds should be accepted which deeds the land in this area by metes and bounds. A motion was then made by Larson, second by Postier, that the Register of Deeds of the County of Olmsted be advised by the City Attorney not to accept any deeds in the Apache area by metes and bounds; all voted in favor. Mr. Colemazwi said he could see the plat would not be approved with the property just north of 16th Street and without an access road to the property to the south, so he said they would be no worse off in studying this plat at their leisure; he took the plat that had been submitted to the Council earlier in the evening. The City Clerk presented to the Council a certified; -copy of a resolut adopted by the Public Utility Board of the City of Rochester on May 13, 1969, entitled "a resolution relating to an Improvement of the Utility System and the Issuance of Revenue Bonds to Provide Moneys Needed for Such Purpose". Also presented was a proposed form of notice of sale and a proposed form of bond and coupon for $2,000,000 Public Utility Revenue Bonds of 1969 of the City, which were examined by the Council, approved and ordered filed. Alderman P ostier then introduced a resolution entitled "Resolution Authorizing Issuance of $2,000,( Public Utility Revenue Bonds of 1969", which was read. A motion was then made by Folkert, second by Larson, that the said resolution be adopted as read and all voting in favor thereof, President DeVries declared the said resolution duly passed and adopted. 1 • n LJ 1 1 • • Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 21, 1969 Second Replat, was read. Upon motion �i by Strain, second.by.Postier, and all voting in favor, I� I the resolution was aodpted. A motion was made by Larson, second by Postier, that the following sixteen resolutions be adopted in block; all voted in favor. Amotion was then made by Eostier, second' by Larson, that the said sixteen resolutions be adopted as read and all voting in favor, i President DeVries declared the said resolutions duly passed and adopted: Resolution accepting plat to be known and designated as Meadow Park Seventh l Subdivision. • Resolution accepting plat to be known and designated as Replat of Lots 31 thru 36, Block 4, Northern Heights. Resolution accepting plat to be known and designated as Hutchings Second Replat. Resolution accepting plat to be known and designated as Northern Hills First Subdivision. Resolution accepting plat to be known and designated as Elton Hills East Fifth Subdivision. Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute supplemental agreement to contract to relocate the I.L.S. localizes. Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement for an extension to Gopher Aviation lease. Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement for concessions at Soldier's Field Golf Course. Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement for concession to rent canoes and paddle boats on Silver Lake. i Resolution ordering a hearing on proposed assessment for sidewalk approaches to Kellogg & Jefferson Schools - 1968. . I Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment for sidewalk approaches to Kellogg and Jefferson Schools - 1968. ' I Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment for sidewalk approaches and sidewalks in John Marshall and Washington School Areas; I 1968. I, Resolution ordering a hearing on proposed assessment for sidewalk approaches and ;! sidewalks in John Marshall and Washington School Areas - 1968. i� Resolution referring improvement for sewer, water mains, grading and surfacing on 'I �i I 41st Street N. W. from 18th Avenue N. W. to T. H. 52 frontage road to City Engineer and Public i Works Committee for feasibility report and recommendation. Resolution accepting quit claim deed for utility easement over, across and under the Sly 10 feet of Lot 1, Shadowbrook Hills Subdivision. 't Resolution authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute proposal with ;I Agneberg-Sankstone & Associates for improvements on 41st Street N. W.from 18th Avenue N. W. i �i i • �I i� F'226 Record of Official Proceedings of the' -'Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minn., April 21, 1969 westerly to frontage road along T. H. 52. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the semi-monthly bills in the amount of $212,831.42 were approved (list attached hereto). A resolution amending the resolution establishing parking, truck loading, passenger loading, parking meter regulations and provisions, primary and one-way streets and alleys, pursuant to Ordinance No. 871, as amended, is hereby amended as follows: Section G, One -Way Streets and Alleys, is hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows: The following streets and alleys are designated as "One -Way Streets and Alleys": Streets (1) Center Street from Sixth Avenue West to Sixteenth Avenue West, one-way for westbound traffic. (2) First Street Northwest from Fourth Avenue Northwest to Sixteenth Avenue Northwest, one-way for eastbound traffic. (3) First Street Southwest from Sixth Avenue Southwest to Sixteenth Avenue Southwest, one-way for eastbound traffic. (4) Second Street Northwest from Fourth Avenue Northwest to Sixteenth Avenue Northwest, One-way for westbound traffic. (5) Third Avenue Northwest and Southwest from Sixth Street Southwest to Fifth Street Northwest, one-way for northbound traffic. (6) Fourth Avenue Northwest and Southwest from Fifth Street Northwest to Sixth Street Southeast, one-way for southbound traffic. (7) The park drives into Silver Lake Park from 14th Street Northeast are designated for one-way traffic as .follows: the west park drive for one-way traffic southbound and the east park drive for one-way traffic northbound. Alleys (1) The alley between Broadway and First Avenue Southeast from Third Street Southeast to East Center Street, one-way for northbound traffic. (2) The alley between Broadway and First Avenue Southeast from Third Street Southeast to Fourth Street Southeast,' one-way for southbound traffic. (3) The alley between Broadway and First Avenue Northwest and Southwest from Fourth Street Southwest on the south to Second Street Northwest on the north, one-way for northbound traffic. (4) The alley between First Avenue Southwest and Second Avenue Southwest from Third Street Southwest on the north to Fourth Street Southwest on the south, one-way for southbound traffic. A motion was made by Larson, second by Folkert, that the above resolution be adopted as read, and all voting in favor, President DeVreis declared the said resolutionduly passed and adopted. Mr. Emrold Thiem of 945 7th Avenue was present and said he had filed a petition for a side yard variariceand found that it had been turned down and he had heard nothing about any hearings at the Planning and Zoning or the Council and requested that this matter be reconsidered, the property is located on 1st Avenue S.W. south of 6th Street. A motion was made by Larson, second by Strain, to reconsider this matter and it be put on the agenda again at the meeting of May 5, 1969 at 4:00 o'clock P. M. Upon motion by Postier, second by Strain, and -all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk 1 • ril 1 0 1 0