HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-29-1971Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., March 29, 1971
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Minutes of a meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota
held at the Summit Building, 717 Third Avenue S. E., on March 29, 1971.
President Postier called the meeting to order at 5:00 o'clock P.,M., the followi
members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Larson, Ludowese, McNary, Novak, Strain,
Willmarth: Absent: None.
Upon motion by Willmarth, second -by Strain, and all voting in favor except
Alderman Ludowese who "abstained", the applications for on sale liquor license of The Bank
Saloon and Sheroc Corporation were approved,(The Sheroc Corporation submitted a letter
stating that they would pay the first half of their real estate taxes no later than May 31,
1971) .
Upon motion by Strain, second by Willmarth, and all voting in favor, a.resolution
was adopted granting a dance permit to Gregory D. Gentling, Jr. to hold a dance at the
National Guard Armory on April 2, 1971; the dance is sponsored by the Junior Achievement of
Rochester.
Upon motion by Novak, second by McNary, and all voting in favor except Aldermen
Strain and Willmarth, who "abstained", the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a
resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for
the extinguishment of access to T. H. 52 which I.B.M. has consented to. The extinguishment
of access was initiated by the State Highway Department to alleviate a potentially
dangerous access due to its proximity to the 37th Street ramp, it is presently a legal
access only, it does not exist on the ground; I.B.M. is being paid $300.00 for this
extinguishment.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Novak, and all voting in favor, the item of
adoptin+ resolution re retention of consultant for Downtown Parking Lots was eliminated
from the agenda.
Upon motion by Willmarth, second by Novak, and all voting in favor, a resolution
was adopted initiating a local improvement assessment project for sanitary sewer, water
main and storm sewer on East River Road (3rd Avenue N.E.) from 27th Street N.E. to 580
feet south of 24th Street N.E.
Upon motion by Willmarth, second by Novak, and all voting in favor, a resolution
was adopted receiving preliminary report, and ordering a public hearing and directing
preparation of plans and specifications for sanitary sewer, water main and storm sewer on
East River Road (3rd Avenue N.E.) from 27th Street N. E. to 580 feet south of 24th St. N.E.
Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Willmarth, and all voting in favor, a resolut
was adopted initiating a local improvement project for street grading, and surfacing,
sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main and service connections stubbed into the boulevard
on 24th Street N. E. from East River Road (3rd Ave. N.E.) to T. H. # 63.
Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Willmarth, and all voting in favor a resolu-
tion was adopted receiving preliminary peport, and ordering a public hearing and directing
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Record of Official Proceedings of the' Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., March 29, • 1971
preparation of plans and specifications for street grading and surfacing, sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, water main and service connections stubbed into the boulevard on 24th Street
N.E. from East,River Road (3rd Ave. N.E..) To T. H. #63.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Willmarth, and all voting in favor, a resolution
was adopted ordering bids for improvements on 7th Street N. W. from llth Avenue N. W. to
Valleyhigh Drive N. W. and.on Valleyhigh_Drive N. W. from 7th Street N. W. to 14th Street
N. W.
A motion was made by Novak, second �y Willmarth, to grant a variance to Weis
Builders eliminating the.requirment for standpipes in their 104 unit apartment building -
Summit Square; all voted in favor. ,
Upon motion by Larson, second by McNary, and all voting in favor, the meeting was
adjourned.
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