HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-1973Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
of the City. of Rochester, Minn., July 2, :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
July 2, 1973.
- President Postier called the meeting to order at 200 P.M., the following
members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Kamper, Larson, Ludowese, McNary,
Powers Strain. Absent: None.
Reappointment by Mayor Smekta of Mr. Roy Watson and Donald Hartman to the
Park and Recreation Board, term of.office to be for two years and expire April 1, 1975.
Upon motion by Kamper and second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the appointments
were approved.
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Appointment by Mayor Smekta of Mr. Frank J. Wilkus and Mrs. Lyle (Susan)
Lemke to the Park and Recreation Board, term of office to be for two years and expire
April 1, 1975. They replaced Mrs. Mary Ayshford and Ronald Gillespie. Upon motion by
Kamper and second by Larson, and all voting in favor, the appointments were granted.
Reappointment by Mayor Smekta of Dr..James E. Trost to the Police Civil
Service Commission. Term of office will be for three years and expires April 1, 1976.
Upon motion by Strain, second by Powers and all voting in favor, the appointment was
approved.
Appointment by Mayor Smekta of Mr. Milford Benjamin to the_Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Committee, term of office will be for five years and expires
February, 1978. Mr. Benjamin replaces Mrs. Francis Ludowese. Upon motion by McNary,
second by Larson, all voted in favor., Mr. Strain abstained, and the appointment was
approved.
Wishing to be heard.was Mr. Willard Knapp and presented a bi-centennial
plaque to the Mayor and Common Council on behalf of the Rochester American Legion. He
also stated that in 1976 the bi-centennial of our country would be celebrated on July
4, and that everyone should be thinking ahead for plans.of celebrating the 200th
anniversary of our country.
Recommendation of the City Administrator to sign the prepared Fixed
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Base Operation lease agreement with Mr. Tom Halverson, owner of Halverson Aero, Inc.
a Minnesota Corporation to conduct an aeronautical fixed base operation. The financial
provisions of the lease are as follows:
1. Land rental at $.06 per sq. ft. per year, payable in equal
monthly installments of $660.00.
2. Building rental for both hangars at the rate of $740.00 per
month for first five years and $1,175.00 per month for
remaining years of the lease and any extension thereof.
3. In addition to basic rent above, a percentage of gross receipts
of 1% during second year, and 2% during 3rd year and each year
thereafter of the lease and any extension thereof.
The Lessee may terminate the lease at any time by giving six months written
notice of its intent and remits and amount equal to one years' rent. The term of the
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lease is for 10 years with an option for the lessee to renew for an additional ten years.
The lease with Halverson is effective 12:00 A.M., Monday July 16, 1973. Upon motion by
Larson, second by Powers, and all voting in favor, a motion authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the agreement -with Halverson Aero, Inc. was approved.
Recommendation to approve use of the Land Fill for parts of Wabasha County and
establishing policy on rates. This resolution is approving the use of the.Rochester
Sanitary Landfill for a period extending 30 days beyond the expiration of the federal
price freeze. Following this price freeze, or after the requirements of Phase ZVare
known, the City will again renegotiate. A motion by McNary, second by powers, with all
voting in favor, the recommendation was approved.
Recommendation from the Public Safety Committee for Beer License to be issued to
Jim and Joe's and that the following minimum conditions be complied with as soon as
they open for business. 1. Age identification of patrons would be made at the.door
2. The entire premises would be policed so that noise and disturbances
would be controlled.
3. Parking lot to be lighted and in such a manner -that it would not be an
annoyance to adjacent residents.
4. All patrons to be out of the establishment by 12:00 A.M.
Upon motion by McNary, second by Kamper, and all voting in favor, the Beer License
was granted.
Request by Jaycees for a two day beer permit. Upon motion by Kamper, second
by Strain, with all voting favor, this matter was referred to the Committee of the
Whole for future study.
Tabulation of bids on 3rd St. S.-E./S.W. from 3rd Ave. S.E. to Zumbro River.
Upon motion by Larson, second by McNary, and all voting in favor to refer this to the
Committee of the Whole for future consideration.
Request of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension by letter dated June 18, 1973 to
enter into an agreement to pay Northwestern.Bell monthly operational charges of the
teletype installation in the Rochester Police Department. The agreement is retroactive
to June 18, 1973 and provides the following charges:
From date of installation through January 31, 1972 $161..50 per month
February 1, 1972 thru June 30, 1973 193.50 per month
July 1, 1973 thru June 30, 1975 215.50 per month
Upon motion by Kamper, second by Strain,.with all voting in favor, the Council authoriz
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Request to transfer "On -Sale" Liquor License from Mr. Robert Travers known as
"Mr. T's" to Earl Brooks. Mr. Brooks is planning to operate the establishment under the
name of "Knight Caps". Upon motion by Strain, second by Powers, and all vtRAng in favor,
the transfer was approved.
Recommendation from the Committee of the Whole that the City re -advertise for
bids on the Chlorinator facility. These bids will be opened at 11:30 A.M., August 15,
1973 in room 4, City Hall. Upon motion by Larson, second by Powers with all voting in
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favor, the recommendation was approved.
Request from the Committe of the Whole to ,grant a Club Liquor License to
Rochester Loyal Order of Moose #2128. The Moose Lodge had previously had their license
revoked because of a "Whites Only" membership clause in their constitution. At the May
28, 1973 session of the 1973 International Convention of the Loyal Order of Moose, the
Constitution and General Laws were officially amended to delete all references to race,
effective immediately. Upon motion by Strain, second by Powers and all voting in favor,
the license was approved.
Upon motion by Kamper, second by Powers, and all voting in favor, the .following
licenses were approved. License to sell Cigarettes: Keylar, Inc. (Warren Larson) at 1117
North Broadway and Hillcrest Pharmacy, Inc. at Hillcrest Shopping Center, and an
application of Bailey & Berg for license to construct sidewalks, curb, gutter, and
driveways.
Recommendation by the Public Works Traffic Division to prohibit parking on
3rd Ave. S.E. off 9th St. This is necessary to move the left -turn lane to the center of
the street. Parking is now prohibited on the West side. Upon motion by Powers, second
by Larson, and all voting in favor to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution
establishing the No Parking Zone under Section B to read as follows:
Third Avenue Southeast on the East side of the Street from a point
390 feet more or less South of Ninth Street to a point 340 feet
more or less North of Ninth Street at all times.
Recommendation by the Public Works TrafficeDivision to Prohibit Parking on
both -'sides: of '2nd- St: N.W; from -1st_ Ave. �-to -Broadway-at-.al ..times; Arinending - Sectiori C
(Special .Parking, Zones)i .by � adding Paragraph -1.•5 as follows:
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(1.5) North Broadway on the west side of the street to a point 80
feet more or less immediately south of Second Street for military vehicles
only. (One Parking Meter),
(3) Section C, Special Parking Zones, Paragraph (3) is rescinded in its
entirety.
(4) Section I, Parking Meters, Zone F (3-Hour Parking), Paragraph (8)
is rescinded in its entirety.
Upon motion by Kamper, second by Strain, with all voting in favor, the City Attorney
is instructed to prepare a resolution.
Recommendation by the Public Works Traffic Division to enter into an agreement
for Traffic Signals at South Broadway at 16th Street. The City's share of the construction
cost is 25% of the estimated cost of $53,000.00. Upon motion by Strain, second by Larson,
and all voting in favor to adopt the prepared resolution.
Agreement with the Minnesota Highway Department on 3rd Avenue and 4th Street
S.E. widening. Cost participation is 50% Topics Funds, 25%-Minnesota Highway Department
and 25% the Cityi Upon motion by Strain and second by Kamper, and -all voting in favor, the
resolution approving this agreement was adopted.
Upon motion by Strain, second by Kamper, and all voting in favor, the r
recommendation to advertise for bids on the following project was approved:
J8462 # 6256-8A-73 Concrete Sidewalk on both sides of 8th Ave. S.E.
from 16th Street S.E. to 16k Street S. E.
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Bids are to be received by 11:00 A.M. July 13, 1973.
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Upon motion by Strain, second by Powers with all voting in favor approving the
petition for ordering a hearing for August 6, 1973.on the following project:
J8465 - 6256-IOA-73 Construction of concrete sidewalk on both
sides of loth .Ave. S.E. from 15th-Street S.E. south thru
cul-de-sac. The estimated costs are $5,181.00 of which $1,176.00
to be assessed.
Recommendation of the Finance Department to award the low bid of Brown of
Minneapolis to furnish a 3,800 gallon tank in the amount of $4,685.00 and the low bid
of Selby Truck Sales of Rochester to furnish a 50,000 GVW Chassis for the price of
$14,300.00. This is subject to E.P.A. approval. Upon motion by Kamper, second by Strain
and all voting in favor the bids were accepted.
Recommendation of the Planning Department on application to vary the provisions
of Paragraph 41.302 of Ordinance No. 1558 (Subdivision Ordinance) as it applies to the
preliminary plat of Elton Hills East llth Subdivision. Upon motion by Larson, second by
Strain, and all voting in favor to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution
for adoption.
Recommendation of the Planning Department on application for approval of the
preliminary plat of Elton Hills East llth Subdivision. Upon motion by Strain, second by
Powers, and all voting in favor, the application was approved.
Recommendation of the Planning Department on application for approval of the
preliminary plat of Pennington Third Subdivision. Upon motion by Ludowese, second by
McNary to approve this plat subject to regulation of 23' wide dedication on the East side
and.... -the approval on the recommendation of C.A. Armstrong, City Engineer, to be added to
the final plan. All voting in favor, Larson abstained;
Tabled items from Planning Department on the Application for Approval of a
Planned Unit Development (Preliminary Plan) to be known -as Broadmoor Apartments Phase III
located at 41st Street N.W. and west of 18th Avenue N.W. Upon motion by Powers, second
by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the Preliminary Platswas approved subject to a
public street being provided along the west side of phase I and II.
Upon mod-" by Strain, second by Kamper;-and all voting in favor, the meeting was
adjourned until 7:30 P.M.
President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M., the
following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Kamper, Larson, Ludowese,
McNary, Powers.,Strain. Absent: None.
Hearing on the application for Approval of the Final Plan for a Planned Unit
Development on lots 1-3, block 2, Meadow Park 6th Subdivision. There was no one present
wishing to be heard. President Postier declared the hearing officially closed. Upon,[, --`-
motion by Kamper, second by.Powers, and all voted in favor to accept this final plan and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution and ordinance for adoption subject
to the signs be as requested in our Zoning Ordinance. .
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Hearing on the Application for Approval of the Final Plan of Meadow Park
9th Subdivision. There was no one present wishing to be heard. IPresidse??t Postier declared
the hearing officially closed. A motion was made by Strain, second by Powers, and all
(voting in favor the application was approved. Larson abstained.
Hearing on Sanitary Trunk Line Extension along the east line of Section 12,
(Rochester Township. John Pervin, 1401 Marion Road, wished to be heard and wondered if they
were going to assess him when he uses it. Having no one else present that wished to be
heard, President Postier declared the hearing offic•ially_closed.,=-=A motion to approve this
project and adopt a resolution ordering the bids was made by Powers, second by Kamper and
all voting in favor.
Recommendation by the Planning Department on a petition to annex a part of the
(east half of lot 5 & 6, block 3, Golden Hill Addition- Upon motion by Kamper, second by
Strain with all voting in favor to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for
ladoption.
Request from the City Administrator for authorization to sign for the City of
Rochester in matters relating to the agriculture program (Landfill Operation). Upon
(motion by Powers, second by Strain and all voting in favor, the request was granted.
A motion was made by Strain, second by Powers, and pp.ssed unanimously that the
semi-monthly bills, list attached, in the amount of $158,838.90 be approved.
An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota certain unplatted
land not exceeding 200 acres in area, situated in Sections 28-29 and 30-107-14, Olmsted
County, Minnesota and establishing the zoning thereof (known as Radichel Property) was
given its second reading. A motion was made by Strain, 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 and amending.Ordinance No. 1659 known
as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester, Minnesota was given its 2nd,reading
(1st reading was given June 4, 1973). A motion was made by Powers and second by Ludowese
that the said Ordinance be adopted as read, .and all voting favor, President Postier,
,declared the said Ordinance duly passed and adopted.
Resolution granting permission for residents of the Village of Mazeppa and
part of the City of Plainview in Wabasha County to use the Rochester Sanitary Land Fill
for disposal purposes upon payment of required fees,. Upon motion by Kamper, second by
IMcNary, and all voting in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Resolution granting approval of amendment to Comprehensive Parking Resolution
adopted on,October 20, 1969: Section B NO PARKING ZONES. Upon motion by Larson, second by
Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Resolution for approval of Resolution amending comprehensive parking res-
olution adopted on October 20, 1969. Amends Sections B, C, and I. Upon motion by Strain,
second by Kamper and all voting in favor, the resolution was adopted.
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Resolution for approval of Public Utility Resolution adopted on June 26, 1973
for 1-2500 KVA PAD - Mounted Transformer from Westinghouse Electric Corporation in the
amount of $9,391.00. A motion was made by Larson, second by McNary, and all voting in favor
the resolution was adopted.
A resolution for approval of Resolution passed by Public Utility Board on June
12, 1973, for contract with Campbell-Sevy, Inc. for furnishing one Electrical Precipitator
in the amount of $169,540.00. Upon motion by Larson, Second by Powers:, and all voting in
favor, the resolution was adopted.
A Resolution for approval of Resolution passed by Public Utility Board on June
12, 1973, for entering into a contract with Pfeifer and Shultz, Engineers, Inc. for
installation of Electrostatic Dust Collection Equipment for Boiler #1 and #2 at the Silver
Lake Plant. Upon motion by Kamper, second by Larson with all voting in favor, the
resolution was adopted.
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance No. 1693 relating to the annexation to City
of Rochester, Minnesota, of.certain unplatted land in Section 16, Township 107 North,
Range 14 West, Olmsted County Minnesota, was given its first reading. A motion was made
by Larson, second by Powers, that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be given its
second reading; upon roll call, all voted in favor. The Ordinance was given its 2nd reading
and upon motion by Powers, second by Larson with all voting in favor, President Postier
declared the said Ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance relating to the Annexation to the City of Rochester, Minnesota of
certain unplatted land in Section 18, Township 106 North, Range 13 West, Olmsted County,
Minnesota: repealing Ordinances No. 1685 and 1695 was given its first reading. A motion
was made by Powers, second by Kamper that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be
given its second reading; upon roll call, all voted in favor. The Ordinance was given its
second reading. Upon motion by Larson, second by Powers, and all voting in favor, Preside
Postier declared the said Ordinance duly passed and adopted.
An Ordinance rezoning certain property creating a Planned Unit Development
District known as PUD R-7 and amending Ordinance No. 1659, known as the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Rochester, Minnesota was given its first reading.
Resolution for approval of Final Plan for PUD R-7 Planned Unit Development in
Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 2, Meadow Park Sixth Subdivision, Olmsted County, Minnesota. Upon
motion by Powers, second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Application for permit to move a house from Frontage Road Highway 52 North to
Lake Zumbro by Lloyd Lowrie. Upon motion by Larson, second by Kamper, and all voting in
favor, the application was approved.
Upon motion by Larson, second by Strain and all.voting in favor, the meeting
was adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P.M. July 16, 1973.
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Record of Official Proceedings of the Common Council
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INFORMATION 7-2-73
1. Minutes of 'C6mmittee minutes of 6-25-73
2. Letter from City Attorney - Re: Free On -Street Parking for Conventioneers.
3. Claim - Father Duff - Referred to City Attorney,
4. Claim - H. M. Erickson - Referred to City Attorney
5. Referred to Planning:
A. Applications for General Development - Radichel Realty Co.
b. Petition to vacate - Rolling Greens (Kruse)
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