HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-1973Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
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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 June 4, 1973.
President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 o'clock P. M., the
following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Kamper,*Larson, Ludowese,
McNary, Powers, Strain. Absent: None.
Upon motion by Kamper, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the minutes
of the meeting of May 7, 1973 were approved.
Upon motion by Powers, second by Kamper, and all voting in favor, the followin
appointments by Mayor Smekta, to serve�onc=the Human Rights Commission, were approved:
1. Mr. Jack Erwin of 215 2nd St. N.W. - term of office to expireaMay 1, 1976
• 2. Miss Lela M. Long of 3908 18 Ave. N.W. -term of office to expire May 1,1976
3. Mrs. Joy Phillips Eogarty of 1012 Northern Heights Drive - term of office
to expire May 1, 1976
4. Mr. Walter C. Macher of 979 11k St. S.W.- term of office to expire
May 1, 1976
Upon motion by Larson, second by Kamper, and all voting in favor, the
appointment by Mayor Smekta of Mrs. Marilyn M. Wick of 604 21st Street N. E. to the
Planning & Zoning Commission, term of office to expire December 31, 1976, was approved.
Upon motion by Strain, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, a resolution
was adopted referring a petition for concrete curb and gutter on both sides of 4th
N. W. from 14th Street N. W. north to 16th Street N. W. to the City Engineer and Public
Works for recommendation and feasibility report.
Upon motion by Strain, second by Powers, and all voting in favor, the request
of Rochester Jaycess for a parade permit for their annual Children's 4th of July
parade was approved.
Upon motion by Kamper, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the fol
license applications were approved and the City Clerk instructed to issue the licenses:
Application for license to sell cigarettes of ABC North Central Theatres, Inc. for
Oakview Theatre and Chateau Theatre; Truck Service; John Hardy, Hardy's B.B.Q. and
Olmsted'County Fair Board; Application of Olmsted County Fair Board for an on sale 3.2
Beer License.
Bids for furnishing liquid chlorine for the Wastewater Treatment Plan were
received from Jones Chemicals at $7.80 per cwt; Lyon Chemicals at $7.75 per cwt; and
Hawkins Chemicals, Inc. at $7.75 per cwt. The recommendation of the Wastewater Treatmet
Plant was to award the bid to Hawkins Chemicals, Inc. one of the tie bidders. Mr. Carl
Algren, Vice President of Hawkins Chemicals, Inc., was present and requested that the
Council award the bid to his company. A representative of Lyon Chemicals was also
present. After hearing those present a motion was made by McNary, second by Powers,
that the bid of Lyon Chemicals be accepted, and all voting in favor, except President
Postier who voted "nay", the bid was awarded to the Lyons Chemicals of St. Paul, Minn.
President Postier stated that letters had been received from Jean S. McConnell
of 212 7th Street N. W. re tax reform and from H. S. Patterson of 1019 East Center --St
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re various zoning and building problems. Copies of each of these letters were given to
each Alderman and were taken under advisement.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, a resolution
was adopted approving and accepting assignment of $250,000.00 substituted securities in
collateral in lieu of a depository bond from Olmsted County Bank and Trust Company.
Recommendation of Committee of the Whole and Park Department that an ordinance be
drafted that in addition to regulating weeds, require that grass be kept -under ten (10)
inches in length if it is within 500 feet of any residence in the City of Rochester. Upon
ion by Powers, second by Kamper, and all present voting in favor, the recommendation was
accepted and the City Attorney was instructed.to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole that an ordinance be adopted establish-
ing requirements and regulating the licenseing of firms engaged in tree.work (except planting)
within:.the City of Rochester and to incorporate the following:
1. License would be required for all tree maintenance work such as:
(a) Trimming (b) Removal (c) Pest Control (d) bracing and
cabeling and (e) cavity fillint
2. Firms shall have a minimum liability insurance of $10,000.00
3. Firms must comply with State laws and regulations in the
application of pesticides
4. The license for each firm is to be issued by the Park Dept.
5. Firms shall attempt to meet standards of the National Arborist
Association and International Shade Tree Conference.
purpose of licensing of ttree firms are:
1. To protect the home owners from non -reputable firms, although the
license will not serve as an endorsement for the quality of work.
_2. To protect home owners from uninsured firms causing property damage
or personal injury for which the home owners would be liable;
3. To organize firms engaged in this work and provide information and
technical assistance for more professional service.
motion by Larson, second by Kamper, and all voting in favor, the '.recommendation was
ted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Recommendation of Planning & Zoning Commission that the application for approval of
a Planned Unit Development (Preliminary Plan) to be known as the Broadmoor Apartments Phase
III located at.41st Street N. W. West of 18th Avenue N. W. be granted approval subject to the
owner dedicating to the City of Rochester a strip of land not less than 33feet wide that
would run along the west edge of Phase I and II of the Broadmoor Apartments project for street
urposes. A motion was made by Larson, second by Strain, to deny this application. Alderman ,
arson stated that he felt this development looked like a barracks, the concentration of units
as been too great, developers haven't kept the.grounds up and he felt until they get the
resent phases completed there is no reason to go on. Mr. Richard Niebling of Orrie Land
orp, the project developers, said the first two phases had met all ordinance requirements
nd the conditions left are due to the normal construction aftermath, the weather has
elayed the sodding and landscaping work in the area. Mayor Smekta said he had received many
alls from tenants inquiring if the buildings met specifications and standards and upon a
ersonal inspection had found cracks in the outside masonry, he said some of the workers had
lso complained. Mr. Niebling said the tenants moved in with the understanding that there
be some delay and invonvenience because the work was not complete but they had received
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no complaints from either builders or workers or tenants. Alderman Strain brought up
the question of shelter for the tenants, as no baAements are included in the complex and
suggested that the recreation building could contain a storm shelter. Mr. N16bling said
he had checked with the Civil Defense officials and they had indicated that shelter space
was available in nearby buildings and the subject had never been brought up when the
first two phases were approved. Mr. Niebling showed plans of Phase III which contained
an additional 176 units. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made by McNary, second
.by Ludowese, that this matter be tabled for two weeks and asked the developers to -meet
• with -the City Planning Staff to make sure that the earlier problems are not duplicated;
all voted in favor of the motion to table.
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Recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission that the application for
approval of the preliminary plat of Replat of -Blocks 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Sunrise Estates
2nd .Sub.division subject to the following conditions (1) that a 5ft utility easement be
shown along the north line of 37th Street N.W. (2) the radius of the cul-de-sacs be
increased to 60 feet and (3) the,name Greenview be changed to some other.name. This name
has already been used as a street name. Upon motion by Powers, second by Strain, and
all voting in favor, the recommendation was accepted and the preliminary plat was given
approval subject to the recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission that the application for
approval of the preliminary plat of Arend's Industrial Park First Subdivision be granted
approval subject to the following conditions (1) a restrictive dded covenant be filed
that establishes finished floor elevations for the buildings and structures and requiring
that any addition or'modifications shall comply with the applicable ordinances (2) a
temporary turnaround'be constructed at the east end of the frontage road until such time
as the frontage road is extended further to the east and (3) a curve having a fairly long
radius should be used instead of the sharp corner on the west end of the frontage road
where it turns to the north. Upon motion by McNary, second by Ludowese, and all voting
in favor, the recommendation was accepted and thepreliminary plat was given approval
subject to the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission that the petition to annex
property located north of 2nd Street S. W. and east of Country Club Manor (Clemens
Property) be accepted and the land be annexed. Upon motion by Powers, second by McNary,
and all voting in favor, this matter was tabled indefinitely until the Planned Unit.
Development comes up for approval.
Recommendation of ".Planning and Zoning Commission that the petition to vacate
portion of.the north -south alley between 1st Avenue S.W. and 2nd Avenue S.W. south of 6t
Street S. W. be granted approval; this alley has been encroached upon by'a very small
amount and there will be sufficient right-of-way remaining to. provide vehicular access
to the Colonial and and other properties, the request is to vacate 4 inches of the width
of this alley. Upon motion by Kamper, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the
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recommendation was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution
ordering a hearing on the said vacation.
Recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission that the petition to vacate those
parts of 38th Street N. W. and 39th Street N. W., the walkway easements,and utility easements
adjacent to and within Blocks 4, 5, and 6, Sunrise Estates 2nd Subdividison be granted
approval subject to the land being replatted so as to re-establish public streets, walkways,
easements and Lots (these streets, easements, walkways are not used at this time and the
owner is proposing to replat this area and establish new streets, walkways and easement's:)
Upon motion by Kamper, second by Ludowese, 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.
Recommendation of Planning and Zoning that Metes and bounds conveyance of unplatted
land at the 7 Up Bottling Company on 9k Street S.E. be approved, there is the need for a public
street right-of-way to be acquired across the east portion of this property for the extension
of 1st Avenue S.E. from 9th Street S. E. to 9k Street S. E. and the City Attorney has advised
that the street acquisition has progressed to the -point where this lot split can be approved.
Upon motion by Strain, second by Powers, and all voting in favor, the recommendation was
accepted and.a resolution was adopted approving the said conveyance by metes and bounds of
unplatted land at the 7 Up Bottling Company on 9k Street S. E.
Tabulation of bids for construction of the 1973 New Sidewalk Projects. The following
bids were received:
E. J. Vonch
Doyle Conner
B.
Engineers
Concrete Co.
Company
DeWitz
Estimate
New
Sidewalk
Project #1-1973
16,971.30
16,573.55
16,843.00
15,253.00
New
Sidewalk
Project ,#2-1973 and
New Sidewalk Project #5-1973
7,127.07
7,156.40
7,062.50
6,576.30
New
Sidewalk
Project #3-1973
15,234.12
14,906.95
14,725.70
13,673.00
New
Sidewalk
Project #4-1973
24,184.85
23,551.50
25,016.50
22,646.50
New
Sidewalk
Project46-1973
21,071.16
21,159.25
21,559.50
18,904.00
Upon motion by Strain, second by McNary, and all voting in favor, the five following resolutions
were adopted (1)-resolution accepting bid of Doyle Conner Company for New Sidewalk Project #1-1973
(2) resolution accepting bid of B. DeWitz Construction for New Sidewalk Projects #2 and #5 - 1973
(3) ;`resolution accepting bid of B.DeWitz Construction for New Sidewalk Project #3-1973 (4)
resolution accepting bid of Doyle Conner Company for New Sidewalk Project #4-1973 and (5)
resolution accepting bid of E. J. Vonch Concrete Company for New Sidewalk Project #6-1973.
President Postier declared a recess at 3:45 P. M. The meeting was called to order again
at 4:00 P. M. with all members being present.
Recommendation of City Engineer that the low bid of Riverside Sand &Gravel Company be
accepted for sanitary sewer and watermain facilities in 19th Avenue N. W., 31st Place N.W.
and 30th P1ace'N. W. in Allendale Subdivision. (Two bids were received for this project -
Fraser Company in the amount of $40,351.45 and Riverside Sand and Gravel Company in the amount
of $38,170.50). Upon motion by Kamper, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, a resolution
was adopted accepting the low bid of Riverside Sand and Gravel Company, subject to approval of
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Recommendation of City Engineer that the Council initiate a local improvement
project without petition for "sanitary sewer trunk line extension along the East line of
Section 12 Rochester Township from the North line of SEk NE'k to the South Line of Sect
12". (The estimated cost is $133,200 which will be met by current and deferred assessmen
in conjunction with the other sections of the SE Trunk Line and is recommended to provid
an outfall for the County Willow Creek Sewer which is now under contract.) Upon.motion
by Larson, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the two following resolutions were
adopted (1) resolution referring proposed improvement for feasibility report and
recommendation to the City Engineer and Public Works Committee and (2) resolution receiv
ing preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and
specifications.
Upon motion by Strain, second by Kamper, and all voting in favor, a resolution
was adopted approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for street construction,
sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer and service connections on 1st Avenue S. E'. from
9th Street to 9k Street S. E. (J 8416).
The recommendation of Public Works Committee that the bids taken for replace-
ment concrete sidewalks be rejected and bids be readvertised at a later date. Upon
motion by Larson, second by Strain, and all"voting in favor, the recommendation was
approved.
Recommendation of City Engineer that (1) a resolution be adopted authorizing
execution of an agreement between the City and Chicago North Western Transportation
Company permitting the City to install a storm sewer main under the Railroad tracks for
the 3rd Street SE -SW sewer project and (2) adopt a resolution authorizing advertisement
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for bids on construction of "storm sewer in 3rd Street SE & SW from 3rd Avenue SW to the
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Zumbro River". Upon motion by Strain, second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the
Recommendation was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution
authorizing execution of an'agreement between the City and Chicago North Western
Transportation Company and a resolution was adopted ordering bids for construction of
storm sewer in 3rd Street SE & SW to the Zumbro River.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, that the Ci
participate and contract with the Minnesota Department of Manpower Services (MDMS) for a
summer youth employement program in Rochester and authorize the City Administrator to
develop a recommended summer youth employment for the City.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted
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land not exceeding 200 acres in area, situated in Sections 28, 29 and 33, Township 107
North, Range 14 West, Olmsted County Minnesota and establishing the zoning thereof (198.3
acres owned by Radeschel) was given its first reading.
An Ordinance rezoning certain property and amending Ordianance No. 1659 known
as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester, Minnesota (changing Pennington Propertyl
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along T. H. 52 North to B-3 General Business District) was given its first reading.
An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain unplatted land not
exceeding 200 acres in area situated in Section 15, Township 107 North, Range 14 West, Olmsted
County, Minnesota (12.5 acres owned by Pennington) was given its second reading. A motion was
made by Ludowese, second by Powers, 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 rezoning certain property, creating a Planned Unit Development District
known as PUD-R-5, and amending Ordinance No. 1659 known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota (Lot 1, Block 6, Valhalla Fourth Subdivision) was given its second reading.
A motion was made by Ludowese, second by Strain, and upon roll and.all voting in favor, President
Postier declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance relating to the Rochester Police Department and the Personnel thereof;
amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Section 24.010 to read as follows, was given its second
reading.:
24.010 The police department of the city shall consist of one chief,
two assistant chiefs, one records clerk, eight police captains, six
lieutenants, ten detectives, foul sergeants and sixty-six patrolmen;
provided, however, that as each of the positions of sergeants becomes
vacant the position shall be abolished and an additional position of
patrolman shall be added.
IA motion was made by Kamper, second by McNary, that the said ordinance be adopted as read and
lall voting in favor, President Positer declared the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance relating to the Qualifications of the Superintendent of the City of
Rochester Electric Light Plant; amending Section 153 of the Charter of the City of Rochester,
was given its second reading. A motion was made by Larson, second by Powers, that the said
ordinance be adopted as read and all voting in favor, President Positer declared the said
ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance relating to Zoning, Planned Unit Developments and the use of property
for Recreational Purposes; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Sections 64.301 and 65.600
as enacted by Ordinance No. 1659, and adding a new section 65.656 thereto, was given its second
reading. A motion was made by Larson, second by Strain, to amend the ordinance to change the
last sentence in 64.301 to read as follows: "Approval of the concept statement shall not
obligate the city to approve the final plan or any part thereof or to rezone the property
to a planned unit development districtl The final acceptance of the land uses are subject to
the following procedures"; all voted in favor of the amendment. A motion was then made by
Larson, second by Strain, 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 rezoning certain property, creating a Planned Unit Development District
known as PUD-R-6 and amending Ordinance No. 1659 known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota (Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Green Meadows First Subdivision), was given its
second reading. A motion was made by Kamper, second by Strain, and all voting in favor,
that the said ordinance be adopted as read; President Postier declared the said ordinance
duly passed and adopted.
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Resolution setting a hearing date on the petition to vacate a part of the port
south alley in Block 107 of Willson's Addition. Upon motion by Strain, second by
and all voting in favor, resolution adopted-.
Resolution setting a hearing date on petition of owner of Blocks 4, 5 and 6,
Sunrise Estates Second Subdivision to vacate parts of 38th Street NW, 39th Street NW,
the walkway easements and utility easements. Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Powers,I
and all voting in favor, resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing the condemnation of certain property situated in
Allendale Subdivision. Upon motion by Strain, second by Kamper, and all voting in
favor, resolution adopted.
Resolution requesting the Minnesota delegation in the U. S. House of
Representatives in the 93rd Congress are respectfully requested to continue the
exemption of local employees from coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act and are
urged to support the adoption of H. R. 2831 as a substitute for H. R. 7935. Upon
motion by Kamper, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, resolution adopted.
A motion was made by Strain, second by Powers, and passed unanimously, that
semi monthly bills, list attached, be approved.in the amount of $176,221.75.
Upon ;motion by Strain, second by Kamper, and all voting in favor, the meeting
was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M.
President Postier called the meeting to order again at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the
following members being present: President Postier, Alderman Kamper, Larson, Ludowese,
McNary, Powers, Strain. Absent: None.
Mayor Smekta presented a certificate of merit to Mr. James J. Thornton who
served on the Public Utility Board for 14 years.
Hearing -on proposed intersection improvements at 7th Street and North Broadway
(T.H. 63). This project includes (1) widen Broadway between 6th and 8th Street to
provide 4 through lanes, left -turn storage lane, raised median, and parking on shoulder
on both sides, this leaves 8 feet from curb to property line for sidewalk (2) widen 7th
Street between 1st Avenue East and 1st Avenue West to provide4 through lanes and paint
channelization for left turn lanes, parking will be prohibited as it now is (3) imall
a new traffic signal sIstem and (4) increase curb radii to improve turning radius for
trucks. Mr. John Hogenson, Manager and Design Construction and Maintenance for Super
America Service Station was present and said he had not had a chance to review the plan
and felt sure these improvement would adversely affect their business, he. was told to
review the plans and submit his objections in writing. Due to the fact that a notice
had been sent to the abutting property owners by the City Engineer that contained the
wrong date of hearing, President Postier continued this hearing until 7:30 o'clock P.M.
on June 18, 1973.
Hearing on rezoning of Reynold's property on west side of T. H. 52 north and
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North of 45th Street N. W. The recommendation of the Planning & Zoning was that this be
annexed to the City and that it be designated as B-3 District and a Rural Service District.
There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the hearing
officially closed. It was again noted that the City could not guarantee sewer and water to
service this area. A motion was made by Powers, second by Kamper, that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance making the zone change and the necessary Rural
Service District; all voted in favor.
Hearing on application for approval of the final plat of Pennington Business Park 2nd
Subdivision. There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the
hearing officially closed. Upon motion by Strain, second by Powers, and all voting in favor
except Alderman McNary who voted "nay", a resolution was adopted approving the final plat of
Pennington Business Park Second Subdivision.
Hearing on application for approval of the final plat of Program Park First Subdivision.
There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Postier'declared the hearing officially
closed:. Upon motion by Powers, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, a resolution was
ladopted approving the final plat of Program Park First Subdivision.
Hearing on petition to annex Arend's Property located between U. S. 14 west and the
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad East of 7th Street N.W. and to designate.the property an M-2FF.
There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the hearing officially
closed. Upon motion by Kamper, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing the said land and designating it as M-M.
Hearing on petition to change the zoning districting on.26.7 acres of property
locateduEast of the Chicago & Great Western Railroad in the Sk, SWk of Section 21, T107N,
R14W from the R-1 District to the M-2 District (Pace Foods). There was no one present wishing
to be heard. President Postier declared the hearing officially closed. Upon motion by Strain,
second by Kamper, and all voting in favor, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an
ordinance making the zone change.
Hearing on proposed assessment for "storm sewer in Northern Hills Drive N. E. in
Northern Hills 1st Subdivision". There was no one present wishing to be heard. President
Postier declared the hearing officially closed. Upon motion by Larson, second by Powers, and
all voting in favor, a resolution was adopted levying assessments for the above described storm
sewer.
HeariAg_on proposed assessment for "grading and surfacing, storm sewer and watermain
in 40th Street N. W. from llth Avenue N. W. to 660 feet East of West line Section 23-107-14".
There was no one present wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the hearing
officially closed. Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, a
resolution was adopted levying assessments.for the above project.
Alderman Ludowese said that last year the Council had awarded a bid to Doyle Conner
Company for construction of new Sidewalk Project #4-1972 which included 13th Avenue N.W, in
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Cascade Plaza, he said this contract had not been completed last fall and inasmuch as the
Council had turned down additional sidewalk in Cascade Plaza for this year, the people
,along 13th Avenue N. W. were requesting that this portion be deleted from the project. Mr.
Paul McCue of 401 - 13th Avenue N. W. was present and urged that the sidewalk in front of
his property be deleted. A motion was made by Ludowese, second by Strain, that that
portion of New Sidewalk Project #4-1972 from 5th Place N. W. South to the sidewalk in
place at the bridge be deleted, subjected to there being no cost to the City; all voted
in favor of the motion except Alderman Larson who voted "nay".
Alderman Kamper stated that she had received many complaints in the last few
days regarding the terrible sewage odors and asked what was being done about it. Mr.
Loren Leach reported that sludge is being hauled away four hours a day and this will be
increased to about 12 hours a day when a second truck and driver are added; pre -chlorina-
tion of sewage had been delayed due to bids for such a facility exceeding estimates and
new bids will be taken but that operation could not begin this year; he said that in the
meantime chlorination at the plant will include a chemical additive; he blamed climatic
conditions for aggravating the problem in the past few days.
Upon motion by Kamper, second by Ludowese, and=,.all voting in favor, the two
following resolutions were adopted (1) resolution authorizing City Clerk to advertise for
bids for one 50,000 GVW Truck Chassis for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and (2) resolutic
authorizing City Clerk to advertise for bids for one 3,800 gallon tank and installation or
truck chassis for Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the meet
was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. M. on June 18, 1973.
City Clerk
INFORMATION - 6-4-73
1. Minutes of the Standing Committees 5-21-73
2. Minutes of the Standing Committees 5-29-73
3. Letter from Milt Coppe re: refuse collection fees
4. Letter from H. S. Patterson re: Housing Code Violation at 915 12th Avenue N.E.
(Various City Departments and the City Administrator have had numerous instances
of communications and correspondence regarding the above situation. Mr. Patterson
has been also advised numerous times of the manner in which to correct the
violations and the appeal procedure to follow if he is in disagreement with the
violation notice)
5. Letter from M.P.C.A. re: disposal of sewage in Byron
6. Claim for Damage - William F. Reike (referred to Atty., Insurance, Pub. Utilities)
7. Letter from Hilmen Runge of 212 9th Ave.N.W. re: complaints of roaming dogs
(referred to Poundmaster)
8. Referred to Planning and Zoning:
a. application for a variance at 3821 4th Place N.W. (Kenneth Irvin)
b. application for variance at 300 block on 31st St.N.W. (Bishop and Weis)
c. application for variance at 17, 21 and 25 7th ST. N.E. (Minnesota.;Properties,
Joseph Weis) hearing is to be held 6-6-73 at 7:30 P. M.
d. application for variance at 1108 2nd St. S.E. (Edwin Nigon)
e. application for variance at 303 21st Ave. S.W. (Harold Sonnenby)