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Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., May5 , 1969
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 May 5, 1969.
President DeVries called the meeting to order at 2:00 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, the minutes of the meetings of
April 21, 1969 and May 1, 1969 were approved with the following corrections - April 21st
meeting on page 3, line 16 the word "Allendale" was misspelled and on last page, line 21 it
should read to Sixth Street Southwest instead of Southeast; -all voted in favor.
A resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board setting salaries for
various positions was presented. President DeVries said that in approving this resolution
it would be approving salaries for 102 positions at 5% for the first six months and 7% for
the last six months with an extra 2% for ten foremen. A motion was made by Folkert, second
by Strain, that this be tabled until 7:30 o'clock P. M.; all voted in favor.
The appointment by Mayor Day of Kenneth Delmer Chase of 1303 Third Avenue
S. W. to the position of patrolman on the Rochester Police Department, date of employment to
commence May 21, 1969, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Ludowese, and all voting
in favor, the appointment was approved.
The appointment by Mayor Day of Mrs. Leonard Sankstone of 4010 Third Street
N. W. as a member of the Community Relations Commission, term of office is for three years
and expires May 1, 1972, was read and upon motion by Cherland, second by Folkert, and all
voting in favor, the appointment was approved.
The appointment by Mayor Day of Mrs. John McGuire of 1678-25th Avenue N. W.
as a member of the Community Relations Commission, term of office to be for three years and
expire May 1, 1972 (Mrs. McGuire will replace Dr. Neal Krupp who declined reappointment due
to other commitments) was read. Upon motion by Cherland, second by Strain, and all voting
in favor, the appointment was approved.
The appointment by Mayor Day of Reverend Wesley E. Ewert of 1432 Meadow
Lane as a member of the Community Relations Commission, term of office to be for three
years and expire May 1, 1972, was read. Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Strain, and all
voting in favor, the appointment was approved.
The appointment by Mayor Day of Dr. Milton W. Anderson of 822 - 9th Avenue
S. W. and Dr. Malcolm K. Campbell of 723 - 10th Street S. W. as members of the Housing Board
of Appeals, term of office to be for two years and expire April 1, 1971, was read. Upon
Upon motion by Folkert, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the
appointment of Aldermen Ludowese, Cherland and Strain as members of the Civil Defense
Commission was approved.
Mrs.Dorothy Combs of 1103 - 7th Street S.W. was present in regard to the
Rochester Music Festival which was planned for the week October 6-11, 1969; she said they had
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many things planned but would have to get permission for some of them; she said they planned
a street dance and would have to have street space; they would also need sidewalk space for
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a street theatre; they would like to have an Acrobatic Jet Show; they also would need
permission fora parade on Saturday morning. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Strain, and
all voting in favor, the matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
A letter from W. E. Just of 211 6th Avenue S.W. that on the east side of the
Grenning Property located at -the corner of 6th Avenue and 2nd Street S. W. there is a diamond
shaped piece of ground which they would like to buy or lease for a parking lot, was read.
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Upon motion by Postier, second by Folkert,-�and all voting in favor, the letter was referred
to the Finance Committee.
A letter from Owen Meyer of 2556 - llth Avenue N. W. making suggestions about lane
line markings was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Strain, and•all,voting in
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favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee.
A letter from Builders Land Company requesting that•McGhie and Betts, Consulting
Engineers be authorized to prepare, in accordance with the city specifications, the
necessary plans for the construction of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water mains and street
improvements in Elton Hills East 6th Subdivision, was read. Upon motion by Strain, second
by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee.
A letter from the Kahler Corporation requesting consideration for an onisale
liquor license at the Zumbro Hotel when and if the City should issue additional licenses, Ii
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was read. President DeVries ordered the same placed on file. II
The summons of George J. Mason, Jr. and The Western Casualty and Surety Company,
plaintiffs vs The City of Rochester, defendant, was read and upon motion by Postier, second
by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the same was referred to the City Attorney.
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A letter from the Olmsted County Highway Engineer in regard to lighting around the
Apache Shopping Center was read and upon motion by Strain, second by Postier, and -all voting
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in favor, the letter was referred to the Public Works Committee. I
Two resolutions adopted by the Public Utility Board (a) that a leave of absence be '
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granted to Mrs: Maxine Klingsporn, Billing Operator I, from May 1, 1969 thru May 31, 1969
and (b) requesting authorization to sell and transfer the proceeds to Univested Funds -
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Electric Department Depreciation Reserves $190,000.00 4'/o US Treasury Bonds due 2-15-72 and �1
$150,000.00 6% Federal Home Loan Bank Notes due 11-25-69, were each read and upon motion by
Postier, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the resolutions were approved.
A letter from George R.-Grieve stating that the owners of the Till property are in
full agreement with the recommendation of the Planning -and Zoning Commission to rezone this
land from the R-1 to R-3 and B-lb except for the proposed 5 plus acre park site and the group
of five lots fronting on 25th Avenue N.W. immediately south of the park site and designated
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in a block lettered "N" on the community development project plan, was read and President !�
DeVries ordered the same placed on file. j
The following petitions and applications were each read and upon motion by Folkert,
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second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the same were referred to the Planning and Zoning
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a. letter from Ray McKenny requesting permission to carry on U Haul Rental
business.
b. Letter from Rochester Rent -All requesting permission to rent trailers, etc.
c. petition for change of zoning on properties at 216, 220, 224, 304 and 306
15th Avenue S. W. from the B-lb District to the R-1 District.
d. application for final plat approval of Crescent Park 8th Addition.
e. application for approval of community development project on property
south and west of McQuillan Drive N.E. in Rocky Creek 1st Subdivision.
f. _application for waiver of compliance for conveyance of property by metes
and bounds rearrangment of Lot 1, Block 4, Elton Hills East Third and
Lot 1, Block 1, of Valhalla Fourth Subdivision.
The claim for damages to his car in the amount of $177.23 of Richard Lundquist
lof 1809 26th Street N.W. for damages caused by a raised manhole, was read and upon motion by
(Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the claim was referred to the City Attorney.
Mr.Emrold Thiem was present in regard to his request for a variance on his property
at 800 1st Avenue S. W. to permit a reduction in the required side yard. The recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that the application to vary the provisions of
paragraph 24.04 of Ordinance No. 1296 as they apply to property located at 800 1st Avenue S.W.
to permit a reducation in the required side yard fails to meet the conditions that must exist
before a variance can be authorized and, therefore, they recommend that this application for a
variance be denied, was again read. Mr. Thiem said he was only requesting a five foot
variance on the required setback on the south property line, he said this area was zoned as
a flood plain and he'did not know if the problem of the water run-off had been considered by
the Planning Commission. A motion was made by Strain, second by Postier, that the recommendation
of the Planning & Zoning Commission be disapproved and a hearing on the variance beset for 7:30
o'clock P. M. on May 19, 1969; all voted in favor.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to vacate the east -west alley in Block 26, Original Plat (Calvary
Episcopal Church Property) and find that this alley has never been used as a public way and the
Calvary Episcopal Church has been located over and across this alley since it was constructed
many years ago, the alley is not needed now for a public way and they do not see any need for
it as a public way in the future and based on these findings they recommend that this alley be
vacated, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution
ordering a hearing on the said vacation. .
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to vacate the east -west alley that lies east of the North -South alley
in Block 15, Original Plat and find that portions of the original alley have been vacated in
years past and the alley is not used as a public way at this time and there appears to be no
need for it in the future and based on these findings they recommend that this alley be vacated,
was read. Upon motion'.by Postier, second by Ludowese,, and all voting in favor, the recommend-
ation was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution ordering a
1hearing on the said vacation.
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The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that they had reviewed the
petition to vacate 9th Avenue N.W. as it adjoins Lot 14, Block 1, Kreter's Replat (south of
812- Ave.N.W.) and find that this area is presently being used as a pedestrian walkway for
access across CascadeCreek and as a flood plain area and surface drainageway, the area is
also being used for park purposes, and based on these findings they recommend that this
petition be denied and this right-of-way be kept for City uses, was read. Upon motion by
Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and the
petition denied.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission re the petition to vacate
the north 25 feet of 37th Street N.-W. from 18th Avenue N.W. to 15th Avenue N.W. was presented
and upon motion by Strain, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was
tabled until 7:30 P. M.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that they had reviewed the
final plat of Country Club Manor•Seventh Subdivision and recommend that it be granted final
approval, was read. Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was accepted and a hearing was set for 7:30 o'clock P. M. on May 19, 1969.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the application to vary the•yard space provisions of Paragraph 32.04 of the Zoning
Ordinance as it applies to Lots 20, 22, and Part of 23, Auditor's Plat "D" (Prow's Motel) and
find that the proposed use is an apartment building under the definitions contained in the
Zonitg.Ordinance and as such•the yard space requirements of tts R-3 District apply even though
this property is located in a B-3 District that would allow commercial uses to cover the
entire lot; a similar building was constructed on this lot in 1966; it was called a motel and
a permit was issued allowing it to be constructed up to the side lot line and also to
encroach into the required rear yard area; they feel there is need for review of definitions
of motel, hotels and apartments as contained in the Zoning Ordinance; they find that the
proposed structure would not be objectionable in the area and therefore•recommend that this
variance in the required yard spaces be granted approval as shown on the applicants site plan,
was read. Alderman•Postier said the Planning Commission was in exact opposition of the
Planning Department and he felt this should be given more study. A motion was made by Postier;
second by Folkert, that this be referred back to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the f
Planning Department and treat the whole piece of property as community development and also 1
study the parking; all voted in favor.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that the application of
Mrotek's Direct Service at 1315 North Broadway to rent outdoor campers, travel trailers and
tent type campers be granted approval, was read. Upon motion by Postier, second by Strain,
and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that the application to
display, sell or rent outdoor camping trailers, campers and camper bodies on the property
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located at 455 - llth Avenue N. W. (Northgate 66 Service) be denied, was read. Upon motion
by Ludowese, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and
the application denied.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to change the zoning districting on lands known as the Till Property N.W.
from the R-1 District to the R-3 and B-lb District (Carpenter & Grieve Development) and
recommend that the area proposed as B-lb District be granted approval and that the area proposed
as an R-3 District be granted approval except for the area proposed for public.park and the
5 lots shown as area "n" which remain in the R-1 District, was read. Upon motion by Cherland,
second by Postier., and all voting in favor, the recommendation was tabled until May 19, 1969.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to change the zoning districting on proposed Lots.l-9, Block 4,
Crescent Park 8th Addition and find that these lots will be located along the east side of
the new John Adams Junior High School site; there is a 100 ft. open drainageway to the north
and undeveloped land to the east and south and feel that this proposed change in zoning
districting would not be detrimental in the area and therefore recommend that it be granted
approval, was read. Upon motion by Strain, second by Cherland,and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was disapproved and the zone change denied.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to change the zoning districting on 20 acres of land known as the
Pennington Property, lying north of 41st Street N. W.between U. S. 52 and 18th Avenue N.-W.
from the R-1 District to the R-3 District and recommend that this petition be granted
approval, was read. Upon motion by Larson,.second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved and a hearing was set for June 2, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to change the zoning districting on the south 130.5 feet of the property
at 211 - 20th Avenue S. W. from the R-1 District to the R-4 District (formerly Big Joy Drive -
In) and recommend that it be denied, was read. Upon motion by folkert, second by Ludowese, and
all voting in favor, the recommendation was tabled until 7:30 o'clock P. M.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, in accordance with
recommendations of the Board of Park Commissioners and Planning and Zoning Commission, that
upon termination of use of the present dumping grounds, the area be utilized for park purposes,
was read and upon motion by Postier, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the recommendation
was approved.
Upon motion.by Ludowese, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, a short recess
s declared at 3:30 P. M. President DeVries called the meeting to order again at 3:50 P. M.
th all members. being present.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the proposal of Agneberg-
ISankstone & Associates for engineering services for elevated water tank and trunk lines for the
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High.District of the West Service Area be accepted, was read and upon motion by Larson,
second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved. .
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the proposal of Agneberg-
Sankstone Associates for engineering services for Manor Woods First Subdivision be accepted
was read and upon motion by Ludowese, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the.
recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that in order to proceed with the
planning for implemenation of the Thorofare Plan in the central downtown area, they feel
that it is necessary at this time to reconsider the adopted Thorofare Plan in that area, to
revise it in certain respects and reaffirm it in general, and therefore recommend the
following, was read.
1) That the. City Council and City Planning Commission reaffirm the Thorofare
Plan adopted in September 1968 as the Ultimate Street and Traffic Pattern
after revising the 1st Ave SE sectionsouth of 3rd St SE as follows:
Continue 1st Ave SE (northbound leg of one-way pair) directly south from
3rd St SE across 4th St SE, and 6th St SE, along the east side of the
Zumbro River, and return to South Broadway south of the South Broadway
bridge.
2) Proceed to implement without delay the necessary construction on First
Avenue West of Broadway for the south -bound leg of the one-way plan.
3) Make use of Broadway as the interim north -bound leg of the one-way pair
until the time that the First Avenue East location is constructed and
put into use.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and all voting'in favor, the above recommendation
was tabled until May 19, 1969.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that'alocal improvement project be
initiated by Council action for sanitary sewer'and'water main extension to the West � of
Lot 21 in Allendale Subdivision, was read and upon motion by Larson, second -by Postier, and
all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a local improvement project
initiated by Council action for concrete sidewalk on the south side of Elton Hills Drive
N. W. from 3rd Avenue N. W. (West River Parkway) to 9th Avenue N. W., was read and upon
motion by Folkert, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the recommendationwas approved.
The feasibility report of the City Engineer that construction of curb and gutter oni
the south side of 5th Street S.W. from 15th to 16th Avenue S.W. and west end of vacated 5th
Street S.W. is feasible and recommends its construction, the estimated cost is $2776.00,was
read together with the recommendation'of the Public Works Committee that this project be
constructed with the costs to be assessed to the abutting properties. Upon motion by Larson
second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a local improvement project
initiated by the Council without petition for street grading and surfacing, sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, water main, and service connections in 18th Avenue N. W. from Cascade Street to
33rd Street N. W., was read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Strain,=and all voting in
favor, the recommendation was approved.
-The feasibility report of the City Engineer that street grading and surfacing,
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Cascade Street to 33rd Street Northwest is feasible and recommend'its construction, estimated
costs are $133,200, was read together -with the recommendation.of the Public Works Committee
that this project be constructed with the costs to be assessed -against the benfitted property.
Upon motion by Folkeit, second by Larson, and all voting.in favor-, the recommendation was
approved.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that parking be prohibited at
all times on the north side of Seventh Street Northwest, 310 feet more or less immediately
west of Eleventh Avenue Northwest, was read and upon motion by Cherland, second by Postier,
and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was •
instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
A review of application requesting waiver of the requirements of the subdivision
ordinance to convey property by metes and bounds, submitted by the Planning Department, on the
rearrangement of Lot 1, Block 4, of Elton Hills East Third Subdivision and Lot 1, Block 1, of
Valhalla Fourth Subdivision, and recommending that the conveyance of the said property be
granted approval, was read. Upon motion by Strain, second by Postier, and'all voting in favor,
the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission submitting proposed
revisions to the Zoning Ordinance No. 1296, (1) proposed amendment to Par. 15.10; (2) proposed
revisions to Pars. 53.01, 53.010 and 53.011; (3) proposed revision to Pars. 50.00 and 50.01;
(4) proposed repeal of Par. 22.041; (5) proposed revisions to Pars. 52.04, 52.040, 52.041 and
52.042; and (6) proposed revisions to pars. 15.070, 15.071, 15.072, and 15.073, was read. Upon
motion by Postier, second by Folkert, and all voting in favor, this recommendation was tabled
until May 19, 1969 (copies to be sent to Aldermen).
A motion was made by Larson, second by Folkert, to reconsider the action taken on
the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the petition to change the
zoning districting on proposed Lots 1-9, Block 4, Crescent Park 8th Addition; all voted in
favor. Mr. Franklin Michaels, Attorney for the petitioner, was present and urged that the
Council change their decision and support the -recommendation of the Planning & Zoning
Commission that this zone change .be granted approval; a motion.was made by Alderman Larson
that the recommendation to change the zoning be accepted and a hearing be set for June 2, 1969
at 7:30 P. M., his motion was lost for want of a second. A motion was then made by Cherland,
second by Strain, that the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission be disapproved
and the zone change be denied and upon roll call Cherland, Folkert, Ludowese, Postier, Strain
and DeVries voting "aye" and Larson voting "nay", the motion was carried.
The license bond of Woodhouse Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $5,000.00 with
Capitol Indemnity Corporation as surety and the contract bond of General Electric Company
in the amount of $2,380.00 with Federal Insurance Company, as surety, were each .read and upon
notion by Larson, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the bonds were approved.
The applications of Rochester Outdoor Drive -In Theatre, Chateau Theatre, Cinema
"21", Lawler Theatre and Time Theatre for &=theatre license were each read and upon motion
by Larson, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the licenses were approved.
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The applications of Tasio Kapenis for "on" and "off" sale 3.2 beer license at 1123
2nd Street S. W. were each read and upon motion by Folkert, second by Postier, and all voting
in favor, the applications were referred to the Public Safety Committee.
The applications for transfer of the "on" and "off" sale 3.2 beer license at the
Queen City Beer and Groceries at 513 - 2nd Street N.- W. were each read and upon motion by
Folkert, second by Ludowese, and all voting in .favor, the applications were referred to the
Public Safety Committee.
The application of Elton Hills IGA Store for "off" sale 3.2 beer license was read
and upon motion by Folkert, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the license was
granted.
The applications of Gurney Goodenough, Schwanke Construction and Tilford Bros.
Cement Contractors for license to construct sidewalks and the application of Gopher Sanitary
Sewers Inc. for license to connect with sewers and drains, were each read and upon motion by
Folkert, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted.
The applications of Cheap Charlies, Cue T Cafe & Billiards, Elton Hills IGA Store
and Larsons Standard Service for license to sell cigarettes were each read and upon motion by
Folkert, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the licenses were granted.
The application of Cue T Billiards & Cafe for a pool hall license was read and upon
motion by Larson, second by Folkert,.and all voting in favor, the license granted.
The application.of Charles Frances Phelps for a Journeyman Installers license was
read and upon motion by Larson, second by .Strain, and all voting in favor, the license was
granted.
A motion was made by Folkert, second by Larson, that the semi-monthly bills, list
of which is attached hereto, in the amount.of $256,645.43 be approved; all voted in favor.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that the preliminary plat
of Pennington First Subdivision be granted approval subject to 41st Street N. W. being wide
7.0 feet to 73.0 feet, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ludowesq, and all voting
in favor, the recommendation was approved.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission that the application for
approval of the. community development project of Town and Campus (Pennington Property N. W.)
be granted approval subject to an additional 7.0 ft of -right-of-way being provided for the
widening of .41st St. N.W. was read and upon motion by Larson, second by Ludowese, the same
was tabled until 7:30 R. M.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota certain unplatted lands
not exceeding two hundred acres in.area, all being in the Southwest Quarter of Section
Twenty -Three, Township One -Hundred Seven.North, Range Fourteen West, Olmsted County,
Minnesota (Elton Hills East 6th) was -given its second reading.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota certain unplatted lands
not exceeding two hundred acres in area, all being.in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest
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Quarter of Section Six,. Township One Hundred Six North, Range Thirteen West, Olmsted County,
Minnesota ( two parcels at Jr. College site), was given its second reading.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted lands
not exceeding.two hundred acres in area, all being in the Northeast Quarter of Section
Twenty -Eight, Township One Hundred Seven.North, Range Fourteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota
(Carpenter -Till) was given its second reading.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted
lands in the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty -Five, Township One Hundred Seven North,
Range Fourteen West,.Olmsted.County, Minnesota, which are completely surrounded by land
within the municipal limits of the City of Rochester, Minnesota (Whelan -Gambill) was •given
its third and final reading. A motion was then made by Larson, second by Ludowese, that the
said ordinance be adopted as read and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the
said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of
promoting health, safety, order, convenience, and general welfare by regulating the use of
land, the location, size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildings on
lots, and the.density of population within this.City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in
accordance with a comprehensive plan (property on 7th St. N.W. to M'-2.General Manufacturing
District) was.given its third and final reading. A motion was then made by Ludowese, second
by Strain, that the said ordinance be adopted as read, and all voting in favor President
DeVries declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance for the purpose of
promoting health, safety, order, convenience, and general welfare by regulating the use of
land, the location, size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildings on
lots, and the.density of population within this City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in
accordance with a comprehensive plan (Lots 6,7,8, Auditor's Plat "D" to M-1 Light
Manufacturing District) was given its third and final reading. A motion was then made by
Larson, 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 approving the plans and specifications for construction of street,
sewer and water improvements (Job 6352-5-69). in Elton Hills EastFifth Subdivision and
authorizing and directing Mayor and City Clerk to execute contract between the City and
Builders Land Company, was read. Upon motion by Folkert, second by Strain, and all voting
in favor, the resolution was adopted.
A resolution waiving the minimum front yard set back requirements for Lot 5,
Block 12, East 45 feet thereof of Northern Addition to 24 feet, was read. Upon motion by
Folkert, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, resolution adopted.
Mayor Day said there was some land in the area of the new Junior College and
along the Sunnydale Road that is owned by.the State of Minnesota and he recommended that
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the Planning & Zoning Commission look at this and consider the annextion of this land.
Tom Moore, Planning Director, said he thought it would beiin line if there was interest
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that a letter be addressed to the State of Minnesota advising them of the interest. A motion was
then made.by Larson, second by Postier, that the Mayor send a letter, with the approval of the
Common Council, requesting annexation of this property; -all voted in favor.
Upon motion by Postier, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the matter of
two members to serve on the Library Site Committee was referred.to the Finance Committee.
Upon motion by Folkert, second by Cherland, the Public Works Committee was to
select two of their members to serve on the Land Fill Committee.
A motion was then made by Postier, second by Ludowese, that the 1st Monday in July
be set as.the date for the Common Council to consider a land fill site; all voted in favor.
Upon motion by Folkert, second_by Strain, the Flood Plain Study presented by the
Corps of Engineers was referred to the Public Works Committee and the Planning & Zoning
Commission,.and these committees and the entire Council meet with the County Board of
Commissioners on the study; all voted in favor.
Upon motion by,Ludowese, second by Postier, and all voting in favor, the meeting
was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M.
President DeVries called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the following
members being present: President DeVries, Aldermen Cherland, Folkert, Larson, Ludowese, Postier,
Strain. Absent: None.
following:
President DeVries stated this as being the time and place set for hearing on the
Hearing on proposed assessment for curb and gutter on 13th Avenue and 20th Street
N. W., Lots 5,6,7,8, Block 26, Elton Hills 6th Subdivision. There was no one present wishing
to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made
by Folkert, second by Postier, to proceed with the project; all voted in favor.
Hearing on proposed assessment for sidewalk approaches to Sunset Terrace School -
Part 2, 1968. 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, to proceed
with the project; all voted in favor.
Hearing on proposed assessment for sidewalk approaches to Mayo High School - Part 1,�
1968. Mr. Oscar Schmidt of 925 - 10th St. S.E. inquired what his assessment would be; C. A.
Armstrong, City Engineer informed him that this was on the long side of the lot owned by Mr.
Schmidt, it was 122 feet long and he would.be assessed only for one-half which would amount to
$200.56. There was no one else present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the
hearing officially closed., ,A motion -was then made by Ludowese, second by Folkert, to proceed
with the project;�all voted in favor.
Hearing -on application -to amend the Land Use Plan to designate areas on the Till
Farm as being suited for medium density residential use and commercial use.. There was no one
present wishing to be:heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A
motion was then made by Larson, second -by Cherland, instructing the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution amending the said Land Use Plan; all voted in favor.
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Hearing on proposed change of zoning on property located at the N. E. corner of
2nd Street S. W. (CSAH 34) and 36th Avenue N. W. fromthe R-1 to the B-lb District. Mr. Robert
IRadke of 104 36th Avenue N.W. was present and inquired what the B-lb neighborhood zone would
be for; Tom Moore, Planning Director, said the plans were for a retail store. There was no one
else present wishing to be heard. President DeVries declared the hearing officially closed. A
motion was then made by Ludowese, second by Postier, instructing the City Attorney to prepare
an Ordinance making the zone change; all voted in favor.
A resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board setting salaries for various
(positions was again presented; this resolution would be approving salaries for 102 positions
at 5% for the first six months and 7% for the last six months with an extra 2% for ten foremen.
Alderman Postier said that he did not think this would be fair to the other 550 city employees
plus the other 80 down at the Utility Plant that had already accepted their salaries. Alderman
Larson said he felt this had dragged out to long and should have been taken care of a long time
ago and thought this recommendation should be accepted. A motion was then made by Postier,
second by Folkert, that this resolution be dsiapproved and -upon ro,11..ca1,1-, Cherland, Folkert,
Ludowese, Postier• and DeVries voting "Aye" and Larson and Strain voting "nay", President
DeVries declared the resolution not adopted.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had.
reviewed the petition to vacate the north 25 feet of 37th Street N. W. from 18th to 15th Avenue
N. W. and find that the road, as currently constructed, leaves an area of excess right-of-way
on the north side of 37th St. N. W. and this area is not needed for street purposes since it has
been decided that a 100 ft. right-of-way is adequate for this major street; the north helf of
the right-of-way of 37th St. N.W., east of 15th Ave.N.W. is only 50 ft. wide as compared to the
75 ft. width west•of 15th-Ave. N.W.; based on these findings they recommend that this.25 ft.
strip of land be vacated and further recommend -that as a condition of vacating this portion of
37th St. N.W. that the newly established north line -of 37th St. N.W. be designated as
"no access" for vehicular travel from the lots to 37th St. N.W. and vice versa, was read. Mr.
Gerald Thilgen of 1518 - 38th Street N. W. was present and•said he was the petitioner and
wanted to know if there were plans for putting sidewalk on the north side of 37th Street and
if so how would this affect this 25 foot strip;.he was•told that this 25 ft. would be added.
to his land and if sidewalk was constructed it would be beyond this 25 ft. that is being
vacated. A_motion was then made by Strain, second by Cherland, that the recommendation of -the
Planning & Zoning Commission be accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a
resolution ordering a hearing on the said vacation; all voted in favor.
The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the petition to change the zoning districting on the south 130.5 feet of the property
at 211-20th Avenue S.W. from the R-1 District to the R-4 District (formerly Big Joy Drive -In)
and find that this matter was first considered on March 31, 1969 and•was tabled in order to
give this commission an opportunity to consider a zoning program for the entire area; they
initiated a zone cahnge along the north side of 3rd St. S.W. and 17th Ave. S.W. and 21st Ave.
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S. W. from the R-1 District to the R-2 District; there was considerable local opposition to
this -proposal based on potential noise from increased number of people that would live the arf
and increased property values that would result in higher taxes; based on these factors they
withdrew any further consideration of the change to the R-2 District and the area will remain
an R-1 District; as a result of this action, they then removed from the table the petition
described above and recommend that it be denied, was read. Mr. Dennis Attorney, Attorney for
the petitioner, was present and urged that this zone change be granted, he said the property
was owned by Don Monson and half of it was zoned commercial and the balance was residential
and they would like to be able to use the whole area as multiple dwelling. Mr. Don Branley
of 1807 3rd St. S. W.; Mr. Vincent Fingfelder of 302 - 19th Avenue S.W.; Mr. Walter Royce of
228 - 19th Ave. S. W.; Walter. Anderson of 1850 3rd St. S.W.; Mrs. Walter Royce of 228 - 19th
Ave. S.W.; Clara Stoppel of 217 - 19th Ave. S.W.; -Mr. Walter Berndt of 323 - 21st Ave. S.W.
and Inga Johnson of 1801 3rd St. S.W. were each heard in opposition to this zone change.
A motion was made by Strain, second by Ludowese, that the recommendation to deny the zone
change be approved; all voted in favor and the zone -change was denied.
The recommendation of the Planning 61 Zoning Commission stating that they had
reviewed the application for approval of the Community Development Project of Town and Campus
(Pennington Property N. W.) and find that this proposed community development project is
located in an area that is currently being considered to be rezoned to the R-3 District; the
community development project complies with the provisions of Article 46 pertaining to such
projects; they also find that there will be sufficient vehicular traffic generated in this
area that the right-of-way of 41st St. N.W. should be widened an addition 7 ft. to 73.0 feet;
there will also be other public streets to the west and north adjoining this area; based on
these findings they recommend that this proposed community development project be granted
approval subject to an addition 7.0 feet of right-of-way being provided for -the widening of
41st St. N. W., was read. Mr. Leonard Sankstone, Architect was present and showed a drawing
of the proposed units, there would 418 units in all with one and two bedroom apartments and
the town house which would have three bedrooms, there would be two parking spaces for every
unit and it would be totally self contained, there would be no public streets, -the utilities
will be placed in easements to -the the Water Dept. etc. can come do whatever has to be done;
there would be no maintenance of -streets whatsoever; as far as the additional seven feet the
owners said they would provide this additional 7 feet of right-of-way. A motion was then ma
by Larson, second by Cherland, that the recommendation be accepted and a hearing be set for
7:30 o'clock P. M. on June 2, 1969; all voted in favor.
A resolution adopted by the Public Utility Board setting salaries for 102 employees)
was read; this resolution provided for 6% across the board with 8% for ten foremen. A motion
was made by Ludowese, second by Strain, that this resolution be adopted and a•11 voting in
favor, •President DeVries declared the resolution unanimously adopted. Mr. Gerald Swanson,
City Attorney, said the Board in adopting this resolution has adopted certain conditions -
that the employees who have left their employment shall report back to work by 8:00 A. M. on
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Thursday, May 8th and any employee who fails to report at such time, shall have in effect
resigned from his position; and it goes without saying that those who have not reported for
work since Thursday week before last will not be paid for thAt time nor will they receive
any benefits during that time.
A motion was then made by Folkert, second by Cherland, to reconsider the action
taken this afternoon on the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission on the
application to vary the yard space provisions of paragraph 32.04 of the Zoning Ordinance as
it applies to Lots 20, 22, and part -of 23, Auditor's Plat "D" (Prow's Motel); all voted in
-favor. Mr. Bob DeWitt, the contractor doing the remodeling, said they had started this in
good faith and did not know it was against the ordinance but he said he felt there should be
�seme facilities that allowed cooking in some of the motels. Mr. Frank Michaels, Attorney,
also urged that this be granted, he said the only change that would be made is the 12 foot
setback. A motion was then made by Ludowese, second by Strain, that the recommendation of the
Planning & Zoning Commission that the variance be granted approval be accepted and a hearing
be set for May 19, 1969 at 7:30 o'clock P. M.; all voted in favor.
The following tabulation of bids opened at 11:00 A. M. on May 5, 1959 was
presented and ordered placed on file:
City Engineers
Estimate
1. Street Grading, surfacing,.sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main
and service
connections in 19th St. N.W. and Block 4, Valhalla
4th Subdivision
Riverside Sand & Gravel Company
$31,398.37
$38,069.08
Kasson Sewer & Water Company
37,681.47
Fraser Company.
32,850.48
2. Sidewalk
Project #4-9-1969.
Doyle Conner Company
9,533.45
8,53.1.75
C. M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc.
9,465.00
Phil Ryan Cement Contractor
9,513.25
B. DeWitz
9,658.75
Ed Mahoney & Dick Pearson Concrete
9,433.53
3. Sidewalk
Project #6-E-1969
Mahoney & Pearson Concrete
6,182.10
5,724.50
Doyle Conner Company
6,309.10
C. M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc.
6,351.90
B. DeWitz
6,337.90
4. Sidewalk
Project #11-W-1969
Mahoney & Pearson Concrete
7,537.20
6,831.85
Doyle Conner Company
7,575.80
E. J. Vonch Concrete Company
7,492.15
C. M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc.
7,590.00
Phil Ryan Cement Contractor
7,461.32
B. DeWitz
7,582.12
5. Sidewalk
Project #12-W-1969
Mahoney & Pearson Concrete
10,325.24
9,688.80
Doyle Conner Company
10,810.00
E. J. Vonch Concrete Company
10,906.80
C. M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc.
10,734.00
B. DeWitt
10,697.76
6. Sidewalk
Project #14-W-1969
Mahoney & Pearson Concrete
13,713.35
12,064.45
Doyle Conner Company
13,666.75
C. M. Boutelle & Sons
13,354.70
B. DeWitz
13,424.79
7. Sidewalk
Project #15=W-1969
Mahoney & Pearson Concrete
8,157.95
6,890.35
Doyle Conner Company
7,995.64
C. M. Boutelle & Sons
7,867.50
B. DeWitz
7,934.67
8. Sidewalk
Project #16-W-1969
Mahoney, & Pearson Concrete
16,086.10
14,155.50
Doyle Conner Company
15,789.80
C. M.' Boutelle & Sons, Inc.
15,690.00
B. DeWitz
16,779.20
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Mahoney & Pearson Concrete.
$14,825.20
Doyle Conner Company
.14,545.60
E. J: Vonch Concrete
13,318.40
C.. M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc.
14,460.00
B. DeWitz
14,393.60
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Sidewalk Project #1,9-W-1969
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Mahoney & Pearson Concrete
10,846.95
Doyle Conner Company
10,631.40
E. J. Vonch Concrete
9,632.00
C. M.,Boutelle & Sons, Inc.
10,508.40
Phil Ryan Cement Contractor
10,314.30
B. DeWitz
10,519.68.
11.
Sidewalk Project #21-W-1969.
Doyle Conner Company
9,236.04
B. DeWitz
9,336.72
12.
Sidewalk Project #22-W-1969
B. DeWitz
14,593.28
Doyle Conner Company
14,730.52
Mahoney & Pearson Concrete
14,993.85
13.
Sidewalk Project #23-W-1969
B. DeWitz
8,559.88
Mahoney & Pearson Concrete
8,498.13
Doyle Conner Company
8,512.00
C. M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc.
8,884.40
Phil Ryan Cement Contractor
8,464.12
E. J. Vonch Concrete
.8,512.00
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Edison School Area 1968 - Section I
Mahoney & Pearson Concrete
12,292.65
Doyle Conner Company
12,116.60
C. M. Boutelle & Sons
12,668.50
B. DeWitz
12,286.60.
15.
Sidewalk in Folwell and Edison
School Area 1968- Section II
C. M. Boutelle & Sons
6,500.00
B. DeWitz
7,272.50
$13,042.00
9,535.65
8,429.10
13,232.65
7,758.65
. 11,121.50
5,055.10
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that. .the Common Council advertise for
bids for the purchase and installation of a brine tank at the Mayo Civic Auditorium,
estimated cost of the tank is $5,000 to $7,000, was read. Upon motion -by Folkert, second
by Strain, the recommendation was approved; all voted in favor.
The recommendation of the Finance Committee that an additional administrative
position be authorized in the office of Administrative Assistant and that a resorlbt16n-.be
prepared amending the personnel resolution, the pay grade and title of said position to be
recommended by the Personnel Advisory Committee, was read. Upon motion by Larson, second
by Strain, and all voting in favor,.the recommendation was approved. .
A motion was then made that the following fifteen recommendations of the Public
Works Committee be considered in block; all.voted in favor. A motion was -then made by
second by Folkert, that the said recommendations be approved as read; all voted in favor:
.1. That the.bid of .Riverside Sand & Gravel Company in the amount of $31,398.37
be accepted for Part I.of.street grading and .surfacing, sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, water main and service connections in 19th Street N.W. and
Block 4, Valhalla Fourth Subdivision.
2., That .the bid of Ed Mahoney &.Dick Pearson.Concrete in the amount of $9,433.53
be accepted for Sidewalk Project 94-E-1969.
3. That the bid of Ed.Mahoney & Dick Pearson Concrete in the amount of $6,182.10
be accepted for Sidewalk.Project #6-E-1969..
4. That the bid of Phil Ryan in the amount of $7,461.32 be accepted for Sidewalk
Project #11-W-1969.
5. That the bid of Ed Mahoney & Dick Pearson Concrete in the amount of $10,325.24
be accepted for Sidewalk Project #12-W-1969.
6. That the bid of C. M. Boutelle & Sons in the.amount of $13,354.70 be accepted
for Sidewalk Project #14-W-1969.
7. That the bid of .C.,M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $7,867.50 be
accepted for Sidewalk Project #15-W-1969.
8. That the bid of C. M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $15,690.00 be
accepted for Sidewalk Project #16-W-1969.
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9. That the bid of E. J. Vonch Concrete in the amount of $13,318.40 be
accepted for Sidewalk Project #17-W-1969.
10. That the bid of.E. J. Vonch Concrete in the amount of $9,732.00
be accepted forsidewalk Project #19-W-1969.
11. That the bid of.Doyle Conner Company in -the amount of $9,236.04 be
accepted for Sidewalk Project #21-W-1969.
12. That the bid of B. DeWitz in the amount of $14,593.28 be accepted for
Sidewalk Project #22-W-1969.
13. That the bid of-PhilRyan in the amount of $8,464.12 be accepted for
Sidewalk Project #23-W-1969.
14. That the bid of.Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $12,116.60 be
accepted for sidewalk construction in the Folwell & Edison School
Area - 1968 Section I.
15. That the bid of C. M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $6,500.00
be accepted for.sidewalk construction in the Folwell &Edison School
Area - 1968 Section II.
A motion was then made by Folkert, second by Larson, thatthe following resolutions
be adopted in block; all voted in favor. A motion was then made by Larson, second by Folkert,
that the said resolutions be adopted as read, and all voting in Favor, President DeVries
declared the said resor=lutions duly passed and adopted:
1. Resolution authorizing Public Utility Board to sell and transfer proceeds of
sale of $190,000 47. U.S. Treasury Bonds and $150,000 6% Federal Home Loan
Bank Notes to Uninvested Funds - Electric Department Depreciation Reserves.
2. Resolution approving a resolution granting a leave of absence to Mrs.
Maxine Klingsporn following surgery.
3. Resolution adopting assessment roll for curb and gutter on 13:h•Avenue and
20th St. N.W., Lots 5,6,7,8, Block 26, Elton Hills 6th Subdivision.
4. Resolution k;adopting assessment roll for sidewalk approaches to Mayo
High School - Part 1, 1968.
5. Resolution eadopting assessment roll for construction of sidewalk•
approaches to Sunset Terrace School - Part 2, 1968.
6. Resolution authorizing execution of proposal with Agneberg-Sankstone
Associates for engineering services for Elevated Water tank and trunk
line for the High District of the West Service Area.
7. Resolution authorizing execution of proposal with Agneberg-Sankstone
Associates for engineering services for sewer.for Manor Woods 1st Sub.
8. Resolution authorizing conveyance by metes and bounds -rearrangement of
Lot 1, Block,4, Elton Hills East Third Subdivision and Lot 1, Block 1,
Valhalla 4th Subdivision.
9. Resolution authorizing City Clerk to advertise for porposals for furnishing
one years supply of liquid chlorine for Sewage Treatment Plant.
10. Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed
assessment for sidewalk approaches to Winston Churchill School -Part 2 - 1968.
11. Resolution ordering a hearing on the proposed assessment for sidewalk
approaches to Winston Churchill School - Part 2-1968.
12. Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed
assessment for concrete sidewalk on the north and east side of llth Avenue
N. W. from 16th Avenue N. W. to 19th St. N.W. and on the east side of T.H.
52 frontage road from 16th St. N.W. to a point 200 feet north.
13. Resolution ordering a hearing on proposed assessment for sidewalk on the
north and east side of llth Avenue N.W. from 16th Avenue N.W. to 19th St.
N. W. and on the.east side of T. H. 52 frontage road from 16th St. N.W.
to a point 200 feet north.
14. Resolution declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed
assessment for sidewalk on the south side of Northern Heights Drive between
5th Avenue and 22nd St. N.E. and on the east side of 7th Avenue N.E. between
Northern Heights Drive and 22nd St. N. E..
15.. Resolution ordering a -hearing on proposed.assessment 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
St. N.E.
16. Resolution referring petition for sidewalk on the north side of 23rd St. N.W.
from 18k Avenue N. W.. to 21st Avenue N.W. to City Engineer and Public Works
Committee for determination of adequacy, etc.
17. Resolution receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and
directing preparation of plans and specifications for street grading and
surfacing, storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer, and service connections
in 18th Avenue N.W. from Cascade Street to•33rd Street N. W.
18. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and
recommendation for street grading and surfacing, sanitary sewer, storm sewer,
water mian, and service connections in.18th Avenue N.W. from Cascade Street
to 33rd St. N.W.
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19. Resolution referring proposed improvement for" feasibility report and
recommendation for sidewalk on the south side ofvElton Hills Drive N.W.
from-3rd Avenue N. W. (West River Road) to 9th Avenue N.W.
20. Resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and
recommendation for sanitary sewer and water main extension to the West
of Lot 21 in Allendale Subdivision.
21. Resolution accepting bid for Sidewalk Project #4-E-1969.
22• to It It #6-E-1969.
23. It
it it #11-W-1969.
24. " of #12-W-1969.
25. # 14-W-1969.
26. " " " #15-W-1969.
27• " " " #16-W-1969.
28. " " " #17-W!;�1969.
29• " #19-W-1969.
30. " " " #21-W-1969.
31. " " " #22-W-1969.
32• " #23-W-1969.
33. " " " Folwell-Edison School Area-Sec.I
34. " " " Folwell Edison School Area-Sec.II
35. " " Street Grading, surfacing, sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, water main and service connections
in 19th Street N.W. and Block 4, Valhalla 4th.
36. Resolution ordering bids for One Brine Tank for the Mayo Civic Auditorium.
37. Resolution approving resolution adopted by Public Utility Department setting
salaries for various positions (102 employees).
Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and upon roll calland all voting in favor,
the rules were suspended and an ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota
certain unplatted lands not exceeding two hundred acres in area, all being in the R =X1=t
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NIUM i%XM Southwest Quarter of Section ;; 23; Township One Hundred r(7): North, Range
.1F.6iirteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Elton Hills East 6th) was given its third and
final reading. A motion was then made by Folkert, second by Larson, that the said
ordinance be adopted as read, and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the said
ordinance duly passed and adopted.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Folkert, and upon roll call and all voting in favor
the rules were suspended and an ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota,
certain unplatted lands not exceeding two hundred acres in area, all being in the Southeast
Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Six, Township One Hundred Six North, Range
Thirteen West, Olmsted County, Minnesota (two parcels at Junior College Site) was given its
third and final reading. A motion was then made by Folkert, second by Ludowese, that the
said ordinance be adopted as read, and all voting in favor, President DeVries declared the
said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance amending an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance for the prupose of
promoting health, safety, order, convenience and general welfare by regulating the use of
land, the location, size, use and height of buildings, and the arrangement of buildings,
on lots, and the density of population within this City of Rochester, Minnesota, all in
accordance with a comprehensive plan (changing west 77 feet of Lots 2 and 3 and east 15 feet
of Lot 4 less South 103 feet thereof, Block 42, Morse & Sargeant's Addition to B-la
Neighborhood Busines District) was given its third and final reading. Alderman Postier
said there had been a grocery store on this lot which was now torn down and the Planning
Department had recommended no change as they felt this was spot zoning, and also there was
a petition signed4')by 30 property owners in this area that were opposed to it so he felt
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this should not be approved. Alderman Larson said the Planning &Zoning Department had
been asked to come up with a,recommendation to have small grocery stores, there is already
one in this block but he thought another one could be used and did not feel it was out of
line to have competitionthere. A motion was then made by Postier, second by Ludowese, that
the ordinance be not adopted and upon roll call and Cherland, Folkert, Ludowese., Postier and
Strain voting "aye" and Larson and DeVries voting "nay", President DeVries declAred the said
ordinance not adopted.
A motion was then made by Postier, second by Folkert, that the Planning & Zoning
Commission take a look at the B-la District and that this one lot in the 900 block on 4th
Street be changed from the B-la District to the R-3 District to coincide with tie rest of
the area; all voted in favor.
A motion was then made by Larson, second by Folkert, to again reconsider the
action taken earlier on the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the
petition to change the zoning districting on proposed Lots 1-9, Block 4, Crescent Park 8th
Addition; all voted in favor. Mr. Don Close, the developer of this land was present and
requested that -the Council reconsider their action, he said they knew when they brought
these lots in that they were small lots but just brought them as they -were before the new
junior high school was planned, he said they planned to now redevelop it and maybe put on
something.like Town Houses, etc. upon motion by Larson, second by Ludowese, and all voting
in favor, this recommendation was tabled until the meeting of May 19, 1969.
s A motion was then made by Postier, second by Strain, that this meeting nbe
adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M. on May 19, 1969; all voted in favor.
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