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Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 20;. 1973
Minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota held in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, in said City, on .
February 20, 197.3.
President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30.o'clock P. M., the following
members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Kamper, Larson, Mayer, McNary, Powers,
Strain. Absent: None.
Upon motion by Mayer, second by Kamper, and all voting in .favor, the minutes of
the meetings of January 22, January 24, and February 5, 1973 were approved.
Appointment by Mayor Day of Dr. Herman Young of 1055 Plummer Circle as a member
of the Committee on Urban Environment, term of office to expire September 1, 1974. Upon motion
by Powers, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the appointment was approved.
Mr. E. R. (Gene) Scott, Rochester Terminal Manager and Southern Area Manager for
Witte Transportation Company, was present representing Minnesota Transport Association in
regard to bills presently in the State Legislature (S. F. #342 and H. F. #439) which would
authorize the use of 65 ft long combination truck units, instead of the present 50 ft long,
on such highways as the legislature may determine, he said he had contacted the County and
they had voted in favor; he also said there were 34 states that are presently using this type
of equipment with Minnesota and Wisconsin the only two states in this area where trailers of
this type can not be accepted; he requested that the Council adopt a resolution supporting
these two bills. Upon motion by Strain, second by Kamper, and all voting in favor, a
resolution was adopted supporting the legislation authorizing the use of 65 foot long combin-
ation truck units consisting of a tractor and two semi -trailers in the State of Minnesota on
such highways as the Legislature may determine and instructing the City Clerk to transmit
copies of this resolution to the legislative representatives from this area, Governor of the
State of Minnesota, Chairman of the House Regulated Industries Committee and Chairman of the
Senate Public Highways Committee.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole that the City property north of
Elton Hills Drive be designated as the site for the Community Center, but excluding such
property as is needed for the efficient operation of the Dog Pound Activity. Alderman Mayer
stated he felt some effort should be made to obtain the land to the north for further parking
and Mr. Curt Taylor, Superintendent of Parks, reported that they had received an offer from
the property owners to the north and they were going to proceed to try and get the land. A
motion was made by Larson, second by Kamper, stating that it was the intent of the Council to
support the northern site for the community center and all voted in favor. It was also
stated by Mr. Taylor that the expense of sewer and water necessary would be paid out of the
bond fund.
Application of Hugh T. Blee for 'off sale" and 'on sale" non -intoxicating 3.2
beer malt liquor licenses for the premises at 1316 7th Street Northwest (first door immediately
st of Thomas House of Furniture location). Mr. Blee was present and stated that he holds
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110% of the stock of the Old Heidelberg, Inc. now operating as The Bacchus. The City Attorney
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stated that under the statutes.if he.:has no more than a 10% interest it does not consitute a
conflict and he could a license under another establishment. The Police Department reported
that on investigation there was no record. A motion was made by Powers, second by Strain,
that the two -licenses be granted; all voted in favor.
Tabulation of bids for furnishing
eight trucks and
chassis for
various City
Departments:
Clement's
Interstate
Selby Truck
Chevrolet
GMC
Sales
Item No. 1 (4) 2•ton pickup trucks
11,659.16
11,444.00
11,732.00
Less allowance for (2) t4ade ins
325.00
250.00
200.00
Net bid price item No. 1
11,334.16
11,194.00
11,532.00
Item No. 2 (1)4 wheel drive vehicle
No bid
3,749.00
3,422.00
Less trade-in allowance'#33
.250:00
100.00
Net bid price item No. 2
3,499.;0
3,322.00
Item No. 3 (1) Van type truck
No bid
3,149.00
No bid
Less trade-in allowance #3
500.00
Net bid price item No. 3
2,649.00
Item No. 4 (1) One ton chassis
3,261.65
3,226.00
3,233.60
Less trade-in allowance #603
150.00
100.00
100.00
Net bid price item No. 4
3,111.65
3,126.00
3,133.00
Item No. 5 (1) 27,500 GVW chassis
No bid
7,788.00
7,750.00
Less trade-in allowance #41
400.00
255.00
Net bid price item'No. 5
7,388.00
7,495.00
Net bid price for all items bid
14,445.81
27;556.00
25,480.00
(items numbers included)
1,4
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,4,5
Bid security
Cert. Check
Bid bond
bid bond
Total of item prices bid
14,445.81
27,856.00
25,482.00
The low bidders on an item basis were -Item No. 1 Interstate GMC $11,194.00; Item No. 2
Selby Truck Sales $3,322.00; Item No. 3 Interstate GMC $2,649.00; Item No. 4 - Clement's
Chevrolet $3,111.65 and Item No. 5 Interstate GMC $7,388.00 making a total of $27,664.65.
Interstate GMC offered a price of $27,556.00 if awarded all items and the Finance Department
recommended that this be accepted. A motion was made by Larson, second by Mayer, that the
five low bids be accepted, and Kamper, Larson and Mayer voting "aye" and McNary, Powers,
Strain and Postier voting "nay", the motion was lost. A motion was -then made by McNary,
second by Powers, that the bid of Interstate GMC for all 5 items in the amount of $27,556.00
be accepted; all voted in favor thereof except Aldermen Kamper and Mayer who voted "nay".
Tabulation of bids for furnishing seven 4-door sedans for various city
departments:
Lehman's
Adamson
Clements
American
Motors
Chevrolet
Item No. 1 (5)
Police Car sedans
20,660.00
231-'517.00
19,834.00
less
allowance
for (5) trade ins
4,060.00
8,330.60
4,250.00
net
bid price
for item No. 1
16,600.00
15,186.40
15,584.00
Item No. 2 (1)
Sedan for
Fire Dept.
3,425.00
4,282.70
3,A09.02
Less
trade in
allowance ' 66 Ford
400;00-
1,'107 30
150':00'
Net
bid price
item No. 2
3,025.00
3,175.40
3,259-:02
Item No. 3 (1)
Sedan for
Park Dept.
3,325.00
4,202.70
3,292.55
Less
trade in
allowance '65 Ford
225.00
989.60
150.00
Net
bid price
item No. 3
3,125.00
3,213.00
3,142.50
Total bid price
for (7)
sedans less trade-in
22,750.00
21,574.90
21,985.52•
The recommendation of the Finance Department was to accept the low bid on each item.. A
motion was made by Mayer, second by Kamper, that the low bids on the three items be accepted
(#1 Adamson Motors $15,196.40; #2 Lehman American $3,025.00; #3 Clements Ehevrolet $3,292.55
all voted in favor of the motion.
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of the City of Rochester, Minn., February 20, 1973
Upon motion by Larson, second by McNary, and all voting in favor, the two
resolutions were adopted (a) resolution approving and accepting assignment of addition-
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al securities in the amount of $500,000.00 in collateral in lieu of a depository bond from the
lmsted County Bank and Trust Company and (b) resolution accepting additional securities in the
mount of $210,000.00 in collateral in lieu of a depository bond -from Rochester State Bank.
A motion was -made by McNary, second by Kamper, and passed unanimously, that the
semi-monthly bills,•list attached,•in the amount of $134,411.92 be approved.
Recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission that they concur in the proposed
revision to the Northwest General Development Plan pertaining to changing the general land use
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plan'in the area between 48th Street N. W. and King's Run from U. S. 52 to 41st Avenue N. W.
from future industrial use to medium density residential use, in view of the existing residential
use in the area and the probable excess of land planned for industrial use in the area"to the
south, they concur in the proposed -revision. Upon motion by Kamper, second by Mayer, and all
voting in favor, a resolution was adopted amending the "IAND USE PLAN" as adopted on March 18,
1963'and as thereafter amended, by incorporating therein the plan entitled "Northwest General
Development Plan -- Revised". ,
Upon motion by Larson,,second by Mayer, and all voting in favor, the two following
resolutions were adopted (a) resolution ordering bids for sanitary sewer facilities in the
DeWitt Addition (city project 7002-1-72 J8405) and (b) resolution ordering bids for sanitary
sewer and watermain facilities in the Maple Lane Subdivision (city project 6306-3-71 J8390).
Upon motion by Mayer, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a resolution establishing a special parking zone under Section C to
read as follows: 1. 8th Avenue Southeast on the east side of the street for
a distance of 140 feet more or less entered on.a point
approximately 205 feet south of llth St. S.E.
2. llth Street Southeast on the south side of .the street for
a distance of 140 feet more or less centered on a point
approximately 125 feet east of 8th Avenue.
Feasibility report of City Engineer recommending approval.of street improvements
on 3rd Avenue N. W. from 14th Street N. W. to 600 feet south of 19th Street N. W.; the
improvements will consist.of street grading and paving, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk
where feasible, storm sewer, improvments,.sanitary sewer extension, service connectioA
replacements and new installations and retaining walls where necessary, some improvements
on the north side of the 14th Street bridge will also be.required to complement this project
which are not included in this project cost, the estimated costs are $286,500; the recommendation
of the Public Works Committee was that a public hearing be held on March 19, 1973 on this project
and that special assessments be levied iq accordance with city assessment policy and benefits
received.. Upon.motion by Powers, second by Strain, and all voting in.favor,_the recommendation
was accepted and a resolution was adopted ordering a hearing on.the said project.
Resolution accepting dedication of public street easement granted by Wholesale
Distributing Company across Lot 1, Block 2, Bracken Mead 2nd, Subdivision. Upon motion by
Kamper, second by Powers, and all voting in favor, resolution adopted.
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Resolution amending the parking resolution as follows:
(1) Section E, Passenger Loading Zones, is hereby amended by adding a new
Paragraph (1.5) to read as follows:
"(1.5) North Broadway on the west side of the street 50 feet more or
less in front of the premises known as 15 South Broadway (Michaels
Restaurant & Lounge)."
Upon motion by Powers, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, resolution adopted.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Mayer, and all voting in favor, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution recommending to the Charter Commission that
they approve the request of the Public Utility Board to amend part of Section 153 of the
City Charter relating to the requirement that the Superintendent of the Electric Plant be
an experienced electrical engineer.
Resolution recommending that the Minnesota Public Service Commission approve the
request of the Rochester City Lines Company for an increasein the bus fare per passenger
from $.25 to $.30 for service within the City of Rochester. Upon motion by Kamper, second
by Strain, and all voting in favor, resolution adopted.
Resolution setting a hearing on petition for vacation of 25th Avenue N. W.
between 21st Street and 22nd.Street N. W. .in Northgate. Eighth Addition. Upon motion by
Kamper, second by Powers, and all voting in favor, resolution adopted.
Resolution accepting amendment to agreement.between the City and Rochester
Airport Company pertaining to the imposition of a tax, charge or fee on enplaning passenger:
at the Rochester Municipal Airport and the cost of Airport Crash Protection. Upon motion
by Larson, second by Powers, and all voting in favor except Alderman Strain who ."abstained',,
resolution adopted.
An Ordinance relating to the salaries for the offices of Mayor, Alderman-at-
Large and Aldermen of the City of Rochester, Minnesota and repealing Ordinance No. 1453
(establishing salary of Mayor at $10,000 per -year, Alderman -at -Large -at $5,100 per year and
Each Alderman at $4,200 per year) was given its second reading. A motion was made by
Powers, second by Larson, that the said ordinance be adopted as read and all voting in
favor, President Postier declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance relating to on -sale liquor licenses for Clubs and Extending the
time for removing discriminatory membership clauses based on.race, color, creed, religion
or national origin; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Section 160.070, as amended by
Ordinance No. 1653, was given its second reading. A motion was made by Larson, second by
Strain, that the said ordinance be adopted as read and all voting in favor except Alderman
Kamper who voted "nay", President Postier declared the said ordinance duly passed and
adopted.
The following letter received from the kochebter B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 1091,
Inc., dated February 7, 1973, was ordered placed on file:
"We appreciate the courtesy recently extended by the Rochester Common
City Council to the Rochester Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
of the United States of America for their consideration for the
extension of our club liquor license to October 1,.1973.
We will continue with our efforts',to work with local community groups
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in The fight against discrimination and continue to strive for what is both
morally right and good -for this community. -
it is the understanding of the undersigned that neither will request an
extension..of the club:,liquor license.beyond 10/1/73.if at that.time the
"White -only" clause still remains in effect with Rochester Lodge #1091.
/s Douglas H. Oslund
Exalted Ruler 1972-1973.
/s Richard L. Lundquist
Exalted.Incoming Ruler 1973-1974"
Also a copy of the resolution adopted by the Local Elks Club urging that the-Legislature.of
the State support and vote for a bill to ban discrimination against applicants for membership
to any club or fraternal organization on the basis of race, color or creed. A report from the
Human Rights Commission that an extension of time not be granted was -also presented, and
placed on file.
Upon motion by.Larson, second by.Powers, and upon roll call.and all voting in
favor, the rules were suspended.and an ordinance entitled.'.'An Ordinance',,Es.tablishing=,
a use And'service-charge.for'passengers at-thef'Roches.ter Municipal Airport; c•
providing for its collection; imposing penalties for.violations; and amending
Rochester Code of Ordinances by Adding Chapter 53' was given its second reading..
Upon motion by Kamper, second by Mayer,.and all voting in favor, the following
amendments to the above ordinance were approved:
Amend the title to read:
An Ordinance regulating the enplaning of passengers at the Rochester Municipal
Airport;•establishing an airport.use and service charge; providing for its
collection; imposing penalties for violations; and amending Rochester Code
of Ordinances by adding Chapter.53. , . -
Amend Section 53.010 Definitions "Aircraft" to read as follows:
"Aircraft" means any apparatus having a gross weight of more than
12,500 pounds now known.or hereafter invented, used or..designed
for flight in the air."
Amend to Section 53.111 by renumbering the section as 53.110 and to read
as follows:
53.110. Use of Revenue. All revenue collected by the City from the
airport use and service charge shall be used to finance airport
secutity.and police protection provided by the City and -to defray past,
present and future expenses incurred by the City in constructing,
improving,, equipping, operating and maintaining the airport and its
facilities.
A motion was then made by Larson, second by Strain, that the above ordinance,as amended, be
adopted and all voting in favor, President Postier declared the said ordinance duly passed and
adopted.
Resolution approving resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to make an assignment of efectrir,-, ater, and sewer charges at Apache Mall to
the Apache Corporation. Upon motion by Larson, second by Kamper, and all voting in'favor,
resolution adopted.
A motion was made by Kamper, second by Larson, to remove from the table the
recommendation of the Engineering Department to replace passenger loading zones on South
Broadway with meters; all voted in favor. Mr. Jack Dolan, Traffic Engineer, reported that
this had been tabled for two weeks so they could contact the manager of the Holiday Inn
Downtown, this had beeft'done and they stated they had no objections as they had no need for
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these spaces. A motion was then made by Larson, second by Strain, instructing the City
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Attorney to prepare a resolution to establish three 12 minute zones on South Broadway on
the east side of the street in front of the premises known as the Holiday Inn Downtown from
a point approximately 110 feet north of Third Street Southeast for a distance of 75 feet
more or less; all voted in favor.
Upon motion by Powers, second by Mayer, and all voting in favor, the following
11 applications'for renewal of Off gale Liquor License and 5 applicafions for renewal of
Club On Sale Liquor License were each approved, subject to approval by the Liquor Control
Commissioner: Gopher Liquors of Rochester, Inc.; Huey's Drive In Liquor Store, Inc.,
Rochester Liquor Supply; Milton Golob; Buckeye Liquors, Inc.; De Luxe Liquor Store of
Northbrook, Inc.; Hillcrest Liquors, Inc.; Andy's Liquors, Inc.; Daly Liquor, Inc.;
Northgate Liquor Store; Joe's Liquors, Inc.; B.P.O. Elks Club No. 1091, Inc.; American
Legion Club; Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #2228; labor Temploe Association Labor Guild;
and Whitlock Sonnenberg Post #1215.
The following bonds were presented: Huey's Liquor Store, Inc. and Deluxe Li
Store of Northbrook, Inc. each in the amount of $1,000 with The Western Casualty & Surety
Co. as.surety; Gopher Liquor of Rochester, Inc. in the amount of $1,000 with State Surety
Company as surety; Rochester Liquors, Inc. and Buckeye Liquors, Inc. each in the amount of
$1,000 with Safeco Insurance Co. of America as surety; Milton Golob and Andy's Liquor Store
Inc. each in the amount of R1,000 with Northwestern National Ins. Co. as surety; Hillcrest
Liquors, Inc. in the amount of $1,000 with Western Surety Co. as surety; Daly Liquor, Inc.
in the amount of $1,000 with St. Paul Fire 0' Marine Ins. C. As surety; Peter H. McHardy
dba Northgate Liquor in the amount of $1,000 with The Travelers Indemnity Company as surety;
Joseph Guzinski dba Joe's Liquor Store in the amount of $1,000 with Fidelity & Deposit
Company as surety; B.P.O.Elks Club #1091 in the amount of $3,000 with Western Surety Company
as surety; American Legion Club and Fraternal Order of Eagles each in the amount of $3,000
with The Western Casualty & Surety Company as surety; Labor Temple Association Inc. and
Veterans of Foreign Wars each in the amount of $3,000 with Hartfod Accident & Indemnity as
surety. Upon motion by Powers, second by Mayer, and all voting in favor, the bonds were
approved and the surety thereon was accepted.
Upon motion by Mayer, second by Kamper, and all voting in favor, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution encouraging the State Legislature to pass
a bill which would cause any clubs which have in,their charter a clause indicating that
membership is restricted because of race, creed or color that such an organization would
not be allowed a liquor license in the State of Minnesota.
Upon motion by Kamper, second by Mayer, and all voting in favor, the meeting
was adjourned until 4:00 o'clock P. M. on Wednesday, February 21, 1973.
City Clerk
Upon motion by Powers, second by Mayer, and all voting in favor, the application
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of the City .of Rochester, Minn., February 20, 1973
Information 2/20/73
1. Minutes of the Standing Committees 2/12/73
2. Notice of Injury - Mrs. Cecil Long of-17'12th'Street N. W. (referred"to'Attorney,
Insurance, Public Works)
3. Claim of Damage - Thomas E. O'Hanlon of 1510 7k Avenue N. W'. (referred to Attorney,
Insurance, Public Works)
4. Notice of Injury - Vernon E. Rhoads, Cavour, South Dakota (referred -to Attorney,
Insurance, Public Works)
5. Notice of Injury = Christina Loe"sch-(referred to'Attorney, Insurance, Public Works)
6. Letter from M.H.D. re speed zoning on 2nd Street S. W., 5th Street N.W. and
7th Street N. W.
7. The Olmsted County Board will hold a public hearing at 2:00 P.M. on March 14, 1973
on the sanitary sewer trunkline to the airport
8. Referred to Planning and Zoning:
a.' Application for a variance at 804 loth Avenue S. E. (Carl Hutchings)
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