HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-1970Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., July 8, 1970 •
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 July 8, 1970.
President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M.,.the following
members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Cherland, Larson, Ludowese, McNary, Strain
and Willmarth. Absent: None.
Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Willmarth, and all voting in favor, the minutes
of the meetings held on July 15th, 1970 and July 19th, 1970 were approved.
A motion was made by Larson, second by Cherland, that the establishment of the position
of City Administrator be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance
setting out�the duties and authority of the position; all voted in favor.
The recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the request of Don Ramthum
of the Belt Line Tavern for a one -day 3.2 beer license in conjunction with a softball game
involving the Minnesota Vikings Softball Team to be held July.19, 1970 be denied. Upon motion
by Ludowese, second by Larson, mid all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the
license denied.
The following
tabulation of bids received
on sidewalk replacement
projects was read:
Project No. 2502-2-70
Eng-. Est.
Project No. 2501-2-70
Eng.Est.
C. M. Boutelle & Sons
5314.50* 5,297.75
C. M. Boutelle & Sons
12,318.20* 12,561.74
Doyle Conner Company
5:502.60
Mahoney & Pearson
14,201.88
Phil Ryan
7,466.95
Doyle Conner Company
13,044.00
Project No. 2503-2-70
C. M. Boutelle & Sons
Mahoney & Pearson
Doyle Conner Company
5,082.20* 5,046.89
5,682.16
5,188.20
Project No. 2505-3 & 4-70
C. M. Boutelle & Sons* 2,486.50 2,247.72
Doyle Conner Co. 2,278.20
E. J. Vonch 2,094.30*
Phil Ryan
Proiect No. 2504-4-70
C. M. Boutelle & Sons
Mahoney & Pearson
Doyle Conner Co.
E. J. Vonch
6,609.00 6,559.25
7,431.16
6,819.00
6,312.60*
A motion was made by Willmarth, second by Ludowese, to accept the low bids; all voted in favor.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the request of
Jerry Demaray to move a garage from 1202 - 12th Ave.-N. E. to a location outside of the City
was approved.
Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, a hearing was
set for 7:30 P. M. on August 3,' 1970 to consider the change of zoning districting on the
Grindlay Property N. W. from the R-1 to the R-3 Zone.
Upon motion by Willmarth, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommen-
dation of the Airport Commission that the City Water Department be reimbursed $6,410.14 for
the replacement of a well pumpat the Airport was approved and the Finance Department was
instructed to make payment.
Recommendation of Airport Commission that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute agreement for "Paint Striping of Airport Runways" between State of Minnesota and
City of Rochester. Upon motion by Willmarth, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, a
resolution authorizing execution of the said agreement was adopted.
Upon motion by Strain, second by Willmarth, and all voting in favor, the recomm-
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endation of the Airport Commission that the "Bill for Collection" from the Federal Aviation -1
Administration in the amount of $1,720.00 be approved for payment and execution was approved.i
Upon.motion by Cherland, second by Larson, and all voting in favor the applicat
of Owens Northgate Cafe, Archers Elton Hills "66", Streiffs Conoco, Street Texaco Service,
Belt Line Mobil Service, Northside D-X Service, Deep Rock Service, Rochester State Hospital(
and.Northgate "66" for license to sell cigarettes were approved and the contract bonds of
Coyle Conner Company (6) in the amounts of $5,482.08; 2,135.88; 4,305.66; 4,155.32;
$6,481.30 and $1,607.58 with General Insurance Company of America as surety were approved.
Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Cherland, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation of the Personnel.Advisory Committee that Frederic Rahn, Engineering Aide 4, be�
given a merit step increase 6 months ahead of schedule because of exceptional manner in
he has performed his duties,was approved.
The recommendation of the Traffic Engineer that a .resolution be adopted
establishing a 60 minute parking limits on (6th Avenue N. W. on the east side of the street
between the Chicago NorthwesternRailroad Company tracks and 6th Street N.W. between the hour
of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday; and 6th Avenue N.W. on the west side of
the street between the Chicago Northwestern Railroad Company tracks and 7th Street N. W.
between the hours of 8:00 A. M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday). Upon motion by
Ludowese, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
The recommendation of the Traffic Engineer that a resolution be adopted
establishing 12 minute limit parking meter sone on the east side of.F.iwst Avenue Southwest,
100 feet more or less immediately north of First Street Southwest (this involves three
parking meters). Upon motion by Strain, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved.and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary
resolution.
Recommendation of the Public Works Committee that a local improvement project
be initiated for "extension of sanitary sewer and water main to Lot 20 in Allendale
Subdivision". Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Willmarth, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation was approved and a resolution referring the proposed improvement to the City
Engineer and Public Works Committee for feasibility report and recommendation was adopted.
Recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the Council initiate•a,
local improvement project for "extension of sanitary sewer in 3rd Avenue S. E. from 12th
Street S. E. to 13th Street S. E. to serve the Libby, McNeill Libby Plant". Upon motion by
Ludowese, second by Willmarth, and all voting in favaar, the recommendation was approved and
a resolution referring the prroposed improvement to the City Engineer and Public Works
Committee for feasibility report and recommendation was adopted.
Recommendation of the Public Works Committee that the City contract with the
owners (Penz, Larson & Gill) to contruct at their own expense "Part 2 of Local Improvement
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in Northern Hills First Subdivision excepting storm sewer in Northern Hills Hrive". Upon
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motion by Ludowese, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was approved
and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary contract and resolution.
Recommendation of Public Works Committee that the Council initiate a local
improvement project for "storm sewer construction on Northern Hills Drive N. E. in Northern
Hills First Subdivision". 'Upon motion by Strain, second by Ludowese; and.all voting in favor,
the recommendation was approved and a resolution referring proposed improvement to the City
Engineer £nd.Public Works Committee for feasibility report and recommendation was adopted.
The report of the City Engineer that storm sewer construction in Northern
Hills Drive-N. E. in Northern Hills First Subdivision is feakible and the estimated costs are
$40,673 was read togetherwith the recommendation of the Public Works Committee that this be
constructed with the costs applicable to Northern Hills First Subdivision assessed on a lump
sum basis to the owners of the Subdivision and payable within 30 days after the assessment is
levied, the other costs will be assessed to other benefitted properties on a deferred basis..
Upon motion by Strain, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was
approved and a resolution ordering a hearing on the project was adopted.
Recommendation of Public Works Committee that the Council initiate a local
improvement proejct for "water main extension from 22nd Street N. E. at loth Avenue N. E. to
Northern Hills Drive rf. E.". Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Willmarth, and all voting in
favor, the recommendation was approved and a resolution referring'proposed improvement to the
City Engineer and Public Works Committee for feasibility report and recommendation was adopted.
Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Willmarth, and all voting in favor, the low
bid of Hayden Murphy E-quipment Company in the amount of $10,600.00-for furnishing -one Street
Sweeper for the Street & Alley Department was approved.
Upon motion by McNary, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the meeting
was adjourned at 4:00 P. M. The meeting was called to order again at 4:15 P. M. with all
members present.
Recommendation of Finance that a resolution be adopted ordering bids for
furnishing two truck chassis and cabs, fire truck body with a 1,000 gallon tank and equipment
and fire truck body with 1,000 GPM pump and equipment'and that the Purchasing Agent be
authorized to obtain quotations for a four wheel drive pickup truck, skid mount fire fighting
unit, 27,00 feet of fire hose, three two frequency mobile radios and one two frequency portable
radio - Township Fire Fighting Equipment. Upon motion by Ludowese, second by McNary, and all
voting in favor, the recommendation was approved and a resolution ordering bids was adopted.
Request that a resolution be adopted ordering bids for furnishing equipment
and supervision for Vacuum Filter repairs at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Upon motion by
Cherland, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, a resolution ordering said bids was
adopted.
Recommendation of Personnel Advisory Committee that the tital of the person
presently filling position of secretary in the music department be changed to that of assistant
manager and that the salary be increased from the present $2.50 to $3.00 per hour, effective
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recommendation was accepted and change approved,
Request from Public Utility Board.that the Council authorize said Board to
enter into a lease agreement with Frost -King Enterprises, Inc. for the lease of the Hydro
Park property. Upon motion by Strain, second by Cherland, and all voting in favor, the
request was approved and a resolution authorizing and,direoting the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the said lease agreement was adopted,
Recommendation of 1Public Utility.Board that.the release and indemnification
agreement concerning final payment to Keys Well-Company.w Upon motion by Ludowese, second
by Larson, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was,accepted and.a resolution
authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said release was adopted.l
Upon motion by Strain, second by Willmarth, and all voting in favor, the
recommendation of the City,Planning Director in regard to hiring an operational planner
was referred back to the Personnel Advisory Committee.
Tabulation of bids received for construction of grade crossing on 15th Avenuel
N. E. across the Chicago N. W. R. R. tracks - Rochester Sand & Gravel Inc. $13,123.35 and
Doyle Conner Company $13.787.77; City Engineer's estimate was $13,588,55. Upon motion by
Ludowese, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, a resolution accepting the low bid of
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Rochester Sand & Gravel, Inc. was adopted..-.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, resolution
accepting low bids of (1) C. M. Boutelle for sidewalk replacement project No. 2503-2-70;
(2) C. M. Boutelle for sidewalk replacement project No. 2501-2-70 (3) C. M. Boutelle for
sidewalk replacement project No. 2502-2-70 (4) E. J. Vonch. for sidewalk replacement project
No. 2504-4-70 and (5) E. J. Vonch for sidewalk replacement project No. 2505-3 & 4-70, were
adopted.
Upon motion by Larson., second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, a
resolution accepting the easement dedication covering the West 10 feet of Lot 26, Block 1,
Northern Hills FirstSubdivision by Floyd Larson, Marian Larson, Robert Gill, Beverly Gill,
Lowell.Penz and Darlene Penz was adopted.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Willmarth, and all voting in favor, the Cityl'
Attorney was instructed to .prepare a resolution ordering a hearing on the petition to vacatl
a portion of 3rd Avenue N. W. (Quality Homes).
Upon motion by Larson, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the
following amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance were approved:
1. In section 41.010 the definition for collector streets, local streets, and
thoroughfare were deleted and definitions for easement, -plat, and subdivision
were added to this section.
2. Section 41.100 was changed to expressly state that the subdivision ordinance -
would apply to all property located within the City and that the zoning
ordinance and the Rochester Code of Ordinances should be examined when a
plat is being preapred to be sure that other regulations are complied with.
3. A new section 41.101 was inserted and the remaining sections were renumbered.
The new section 41.101 states that there shall be a preliminary plat and a
final plat for each subdivision and re -subdivision of property.
4. Renumbered section 41.103 was amended to state that a preliminary plat'shall
be filed with the Planning Department. All references in this section and any
other sections to conditional approval of a preliminary.plat'were changed to
refer simply to approval of a preliminary plat.
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5. Renumbered section 41.104 was amended to delete the phrase "such City
and County departments as may be deemed approrpriate"''.
6. Renumbered section 41.106 was amended:to change the reference to "time"
to read "date".
7. Renumbered section 41.109 was-amended,to provide that the applicant
preparing a final plat "shall" rather than "may" file the plat with the
Planning Department and that the filing shall -be done at least 30 days
before the meeting of the Common Council rather than the Planning
Commission. This renumbered section was further amended to provide that
a copy shall be sent to the County Surveyor.
8. Section 41.200, paras•. 3 & 4 were amended to correct references to the
scale of the preliminary plat.
9. Section 41.201', paras. 3:&'7 were amended with reference to the
signatures of the City Clerk and Register of Deeds, deleting reference
to the Registrarof Titles.
10. Section 41.202 was amended to correct a clerical mistake with reference
to the border line.
11. Section 410203 under the column headed Preliminary Plat, paragraph 6, was
amended to refer to progress numbering; paragraph 10, was amended with
reference to:the survey datum. Paragraph 12 was changed torrefer to
"Geological" rather than "Geodetic" Survey Datum. In this same section
under the hearing Final- Plat, Paragraph 10,.was amended to refer to
street rights -of -ways; and paragraph 14 was amended to change the
terminology of the dedication..
12. Section 41.301, paragraph 1, was amended to refer to major streets and
through streets; paragraph 2 was amended to refer also to major streets
and through streets. Paragraph 3, the last sentence of the original
• draft was deleted; paragraph 5 was amended -to change the reference to
1165" to "60" feet. Paragraph 7 was amended to refer to major streets
and to delete reference to collector streets.
13. The table in Section 41.302 was amended to refer to major streets and
through streets and was further amended as!follows: Increase the surface
width of major streets from 40 to 44 feet, and through streets from 36 to
40 £eeti; decreased the minimum horizontal curve of through streets from
400 to 300 feet; decreased the minimum tangent between curves for through
streets from 150 to 100 feet, and -for local -streets, service drives and
alleys from 100 to 50 feet; and increased the minimum sight distance for
• major streets from 200 to 300 feet.
14. Section 41.303 was amended to include the phrase "where needed" in
reference to utility easements.
15. Section 41.304 was amended to refer to a pedestrian crosswalk "easement"
having a width of-10-rather than 5 feet.
16. Section 41.305, paragraph 2, was deleted and the other paaagraphs
• renumbered accordingly, and the renumbered -paragraph 5 was- changed. to
refer freeways, expressways and major streets and to the requirements
specified by the Common Council.
17. The heading of Section 41.400 reworded to read "Conveyance of Unplatted
Land or Portion of a Platted Lot"-.
18. Section 41.400 is amended to expressly prohibit the conveyances described
therein and to add'para. 4 which makes it a misdemeanor to violate the
provisions of this section.
19. Section 41.500 was amended to establish standards for granting variances
similartu those contained in the Zoning Ordinance.
20. Section 4 of the original draft entitled "Penalty" was deleted.
21. A new Section 4 and Section 5 were added repealing various sectinns of
the existin& Rochester Code of Ordinances and -specifying the effective
date of the new Subdivision Ordinance.
22. -A new'Section 6 was added 'directing the City Clerk*to file a certified
copy of the ordinance with the Register of Deeds.
The ordinance, as amended,was then 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 Postier declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the
meeting was adjourned until 7:30 o'cicok P. M.
The meeting was called to order again at 7:30 o'clock P. M.; with the
following members being -present: President Postier, Aldermen Cherland, Larson, McNary,
Strain, Willmarthi Ludowese. Absent: None.
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Hearing on construction of curb and gutter and sidewalk on both sides of lZth.
Avenue N.. E. from 14th Street N. E. to the north line of DuVille First Addition. A petition
with 21 signatures and a letter signed by Arthur & Katherine Rowland oppgsing the said
project were each read. Mr. Ra1ph.Buake of 1429 - 12th Avenue N. E. said they were on a dead
end street and 99% do not want this project; Mr. Alvin White of 1432 12th Avenue N. E., Mr.
Arthur Rowland of 1444 12th Avenue N. E., Mr. Larry Kurkows,ki of 1428 12th Avenue N. E. and
Robert Anderson of 1416 12th Avenue N. E. each spoke in opposition to -this project. There
was no one else present wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the.hearing
officially closed. A motion was. then made by Strain, second by Willmarth, that this project
be abandoned; all voted in favor.
Hearing on.cctnstruction of concrete.sidewalk on the.East side of.11th Avenue N.W.
from Elton Hills Drive to Cascade Street N. W. and on.the south side of Cascade Street N. W.
from llth Avenue.to sidewalk in.place west -of 12th Avenue N. W. There was no one present
wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the hearing officially closed. A motion
was made by McNary, second by Willmarth, to J.proceed.with the project and a resolution
ordering bids for the project was adopted; all voted in favor.
Hearing on construction of sidewalk on the south side of Zumbro Drive N. W.
between 5th Avenue N. W. and 26th Street N..W.. There was no one present wishing to be heard.
.President Postier declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was made by Ludowese,
second by Strain, and all voted in favor, to ).proceed with the project and a resolution
ordering bids for the project was adopted.
Hearing on sidewalk.approaches to Ben Franklin School (16th Street S.E. from 3rd
Avenue east.to R.R. tracks; south side of 16th Street S.E. from one lot west of 8th Avenue
to 9th Avenue; north side of.16th Street from 6th.Avenue to llth Avenue; west side of 9th
Avenue from 16th Street south to sidewalk in p lace at Ben Franklin School; east side of 8th
Avenue from 15th Street to 16th Street). Mr. Welbrand of 1527 8� Ave. S. E. was present
representing the Church of Our Savior and opposed the project, he said they already had a
large indebtedness and felt this would be an.added burden. Rev. Ervin Waadt of 921 - 16th
Ave. S.E. said he was the only resident on this side of.the street and felt it quite
unnecessary. Mr. James Penner of-1639 -.9th Ave. S..E. inquired if this would be put on the
other side -of the street and was told it was not included in this project but there was the
possibility that it would be installed in the future. There was no one else present wishing
to be heard. President Postier declared the hearing officially closed. A motion.was then
made by Ludowese, second.by Strain, to proceed with the project but that the portion on the
and a resolution ordering bids for the project was adopted;
north side of 16th Street from 9th to.11th Avenue be deleted; all voted in favor.
Hearing on sidewalk on both sides of 15th Avenue N. W. from 30th to 31st Street
N. W. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the hearing
officially closed. Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Willmarth, and all voting in favor,
it was, ordered to 1proceed with the .proje.ct.and.a resolution ordering bids was adopted..
Hearing on extesnion of 6" water main in loth Avenue S. E. from 7th to 8th Str
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S. E. in Hutching's 2nd Replat. A motion was made by Strain, second by Ludowese, that this
project be abandoned and Hutchings run a.12 inch copper service from llth Ave. S.E.. down
vacated 8th Ave. S.E. and back of east boundary of Hutching's property,
Hearing on grading and surfacing of'10th St. S.E.from.15th Ave. S.E. westerly for
a length•of 470 feet abutting the Elks Club -property on the north side and the unplatted Penz
property on the south side. Mr. Arnold Anderson representing the Elks Club was present and
protestedtheproject, he said they had been negotiating to try to sell some of their
property to Mr:a. Penz but did not feel their club could afford any additional assessments at
this time. A motion was made by Ludowese, second by Strain, to continue this hearing until
the meeting on August 3, 1970; all voted in favor.
Hearing on extension of 9th Street S. E. from 3rd Ave. S.E. to South Broadway
.together with the necessary utilities. Mr. Philip Stringer in behalf of the Chicago North
Western Ry. Company, Mr. Art.Maley of 2567 llth Avenue N. W. and Mr. Robert Neill were each
present and.heard. There was no one else present wishing to be heard. .President Postier
declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by Cherland, second by
Strain, to proceed with the project subject to approval by the Public Service Cummission;
all voted in favor.
Hearing on approval of the final plat of K-Mart Plaza Subdivision. There was no
one present wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the hearing officially closed.
A motion was made by Ludowese, second by Cherland, that the resolution approving the final
plat be adopted; all voted in favor.
• Hearing on final plan for K-Mart Shopping Center. There was no one present
wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the hearing officially•closed. A motion
was then made by Ludowese, second by Strain, instructing the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution approving the final plan; all voted in favor.
Hearing.on.approval of the final plat of Bracken Mead Subdivision. There was no
one present wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the hearing officially closed.
A motion was made by Willmarth, second by Strain, that the resolution approving the final
plat be adopted;, all voted in favor.
Hearing on.proposed amendment -to -the Zoning Ordinance. There was no one present
wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was
made by Cherland, second by Strain, instructing the.City Attorney to prepare the necessary
ordinance. Alderman•Larson said the City was having a complete -revision of the•zoning ordinance
and moved that this,be tabled so this could be studied in conjunction with the new zoning
ordinance,.his motion was lost for a want of a second. President Postier then called for a
vote on the original motion and all voted in favor thereof, except Alderman Larson who
voted "nay".
Hearing on petition to change zoning on Lots 12 and 13, Block 1, Northern -Heights
Addition from the R-1 District to.the B-3 District. Mr. Rod Pagel of 2250 5th Ave. N. E. was
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present and said they had applied for a change to B-3 District but would go along with the
change as recommended by the Planning to B-la. There was no one else present wishing to be
heard. President Postier declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then made by
Strain, second by Larson, instructing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance changing this
property to the B=la District; all voted in favor.
Hearing on application for a valance to allow parking in the required front yard
on the property located at 207 and 211 East Center Street. There was no one present wishing
tc be heard. President Postier, declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was then
made by Ludowese, second by Larson, instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
resolution; all voted 'in favor.
Hearing on application fora variance to waive the minimum required front yard
to permit cars to be parked up to the property line on property located on the East Side of
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3rd Avenue N. W. between 1st and 2nd Street N. W. There was no one present wishing to be
heard. President Postier declared the hearing officially closed. A motion was made by
Larson, second by Ludowese, instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution;)
all voted in favor except Aldermen McNary who "abstained".
Hearing on application to vary the provisions of Par. 21.04 of Ordinance No.
1296 as it applies to the property located at-708 - llth Avenue it. R. Mr: Donald Steiner,
representing the petitioner, was present and urged that this be granted. There was no one
else present wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the hearing officially closed.
A motion was made by Larson, second by Strain, instructing the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary resolution; all voted in favor.
Hearing on application for approval of a conditional use to use the buildings
at 1518 and 1522 - 4th Avenue S. E. for -storage of canned goods (Old Hanger Buildings). There
was no one present wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the hearing officially
closed. A motion was made by Larson, second by Ludowese, instructing the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary resolution; all voted in favor.
Hearing on ap0eal from the notice of violation regarding parking in the required
front yard on property locatedat 307 Third Avenue N. W. Mr. Robert Neill the petitioner was
present. There was no one -else present wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the
hearing officially closed. A motion was made by Larson, second by Ludowese, to deny the
appeal and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution; all voted in
favor;
Upon motion by Willmarth, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, a
resolution authorizing conveyance of land by metes and bounds (south 55 feet of Loot 9, Block 51
of Blocks 5-6-7 and West k of Block 8, Mohn & Hodge Subdivision)was adopted.
Upon motion by Strain, second -by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the semi-
monthly bills in the amount of $206,630.18, list attached, were approved.
Mr. John Shonyo of 515 8th Street S. W. was present and requested that the
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as a dance or concert, he thought the dance would range about $2,000 and a concert about
$3,500, and the proposal would be that the City' back this with the stipulation that the money
will be paid back if this is a success and if more than the amount needed is taken in that
it be put into a separate fund for youth activities; he suggested that this should be held
just before going back to school. Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Strain, and all voting
in favor, the matter was referred to the Finance Committee and the City Attorney.
A letter from the Rochester Development Company concerning the possible City
operation of three offstreet parking lots was presented. Mr. Curt Lair of 12 3rd St. S.W.,
Mr. ikichard Winkle of 814 West Center Street, Mr. George Margellos of 1103 - 12th Ave. N. W.
and Mr. Leo Herrick of 40 4th Street S. E. were each present and heard. After hearing those •
present a a motion was made by Ludowese, second by Willmarth, that the City start operating
these parking lots and if we are financially harming the rAmppthat in a years time the City
could probably renegotiate our contract with them or take over the parking ramp at that time;
all voted in favor thereof, except Larson and McNary who voted "nay".
President Postier requested that the City Attorney contact the Minnesota Service
Commission to try expedite the problem at 9th Street S. E.
Upon motion by Cherland, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:15 P. M. The meeting was called to order again at 12:00 midnight with all
members being present.
Upon motion by Strain, second by Larson, and all voting in favor,..a resolution
granting a conditional use permit on the property Lot 23, Block 9, Ireland's Addition (located
at the northwest corner of 14th Street and 4th Avenue S. E. to permit use of property for
off-street parking ) was approved.
Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Willmarth, and all voting in favor, a resolution
approving the amended Rocky Creek Mobile Home Park plan was adopted.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, a resolution
instituting condemnation proceedings for acquiring right of way along .the south portion of
20th Street Northwest was adopted.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, a resolution
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Riverside Sand and Gravel,
Lowell H. Penz, Floyd Larson and Robert Gill for "Part II of Local Improvements for Northern
Hills First Subdivision excepting storm sewer in Northern Hills Drive" was adopted.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, a resolution
amending a resolution adopted on September 15, 1969 authorizing conveyance of land by metes
and bounds on Lot 5, Block 6, Sunrise Estates First Subdivision and Part of Lot 3, Sunrise
View Subdivision, was adopted.
Upon motion by Cherland, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, a resolution
authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Maintenance Agreement No.
1470 with the State of Minnesota, was adopted.
Resolution approving the final plan for the K-Mart Plaza Community Shopping Center
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subject to (1) the sign at the southwest corner of the plan ;must be relocated to be at
least 50 feet from all property lines, and limitedto a maximum height of 35 feet (2) the
illumination plan of.the parking areas and access ways must comply with the provisions of
Paragraph 47.025 of Ordinance 1296 as amended and (3) the screening along the west line
of 3rd Avenue S. E. must comply with the provisions of Paragraph 41.021 of Ordinance 1296
as amended, was adopted.
An Ordinance rezoning certain property and amending the zoning ordinance of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota (Mayo Foundation property, south of Phil's Fix All and west
of U. S. 52 to B-lb) was given its.first reading.
An Ordinance rezoning certain property and amending the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Rochester, Minnesota (Olmsted County Fairground and adjoining property to M-1) was
given its first reading.
Upon motion by Ludowese, second by McNary, and all voting in favor, the meeting
was adjourned until 8:30 A. M. on July 9, 1970.
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