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Record of Official Proceedings of `the -'Common Council
of the City of Rochester, Minn., September 4, 1973'
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 September
4, 1973.
President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the following
members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Kemper, Larson, Ludowese,
McNary, Powers, and Strain. Absent: None.
Transfer of an on -sale 3.2 license that was recently issued to the Greek
Festival to the Rochester Jaycees for the Festival of the Geese to be held in September.
Upon motion by Strain, second by Kamper, with all present voting in favor, the license
was transferred with the knowledge that the applicants of the license for the Greek
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Festival was made aware that this transfer took place.
Transfer of the on -sale and off -sale 3.2 beer license at the premises known as
the Office Bar to Louis Herrick of 222 Sixth Avenue S. E. to a place:.located at 607 No.
Broadway to be known as Louie's Place. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ludowese and
all voting in favor to table this until more information is available.
Request for 3.2 Beer Licenses ( Happy Times Bar ). Application was received
from Donald Rockvam. Mr. Rockvam previously held these licenses for Happy Times, but
transferred them to Paul Harberts. The licenses held under Harberts were revoked by
the Council. Upon motion by Larson, second by Ludowese, with all present voting in
favor, the license was denied.
Request from the Committee of the Whole that a review of Annual Sign Permit
Provision of Section 63.502 of the Zoning Ordinance be made. Upon motion by McNary,
second by Larson with all voting in favor to refer this back to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for revision and declared a moratorium on the enforcement which calls--for.a
$5.00 annual fee for each sign scheduled to be effective October 1, 1973.ei�This'inorator-iimm-
wouldFbe=forat'<.lea"st 907days.
Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Powers with all voting in favor, the following
applications for licenses for approved. Application for Retail "Off -Sale" Malt Liquor
license for John T. McGovern John's Country Boy formerly Ray's Country Boy at 1831 24th
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Streer;�IT.W. and the application for License to sell cigarettes at Retail for John's Country
Boy at 1831 24th Streeta%.N.W. was approved.
Request to advertise for bids for furnishing an asphalt distributor for the
Street and Alley Department and eight sedans for the Police Department. The motion
to procede to advertise for the Asphalt distributor was made by Kamper, second by Ludowese,
with all voting in -'favor. The bids on the sedans was tabled until Mr. Moline, Finance
Director could check with the County and see if they were going to purchase any cars
so that we would be able to purchase them jointly.
Recommendation by the Planning Department for a petition to vacate the North -
South Utility Easement Lying between Lots 12 and 13 , Northwood 3rd Addition. Upon motion
by Powers, second by Strain to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution
and set the date for a public hearing, all voted in favor.
Petition to Vacate the North 125 Feet of the Alley adjoining Lots 4,5,6, & 7 II •
Block 36, Northern Addition lying between llth Street N. E. and 12th St. N. E. just South Of 12th
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;of_12,::'2;St. N. E. Mr. Swanson, City Attorney stated that the petition -was not on a proper form,
and he would like to find out who the owner is. Upon motion by Larson, second by
Strain, with all voting in favor, the petition was denied.
Application for approval of the Preliminary Plat of "19 Norwest". Upon motion
by Strain, second by Larson to approve this subject to the following:
1. That a blanket utility easement over all lots be accepted instead of the
numerous utility easements. ( The applicant has already presented the city
with a legal document for a blanket easement.)
2. That the east half of 25th Avenue N. W. be vacated as previously recommended
and the vacated,street, along with Lots 3 & 4, Block 1, Northgate 8th Subdivision
be replatted.
All presentevoted in favor, and the application was approved.
Recommend that parking be prohibited on the north side of 9th Street N.E. from llth
Avenue to a point 100 feet east at all times. Upon motion by Larson, second by Powers,
with all voting in favor, a motion to adopt the prepared resolution establishing a
"No Parking Zone" to read as follows: Ninth Street N. E. on the north side of the
Street from Eleventh Avenue to a point 100 feet more or less east thereof at all times.
Bids were received for improvements to the storm sewer main from 14th Avenue to
18th Avenue N. W. in Elton Hills. Bids were opened on August 29, 1973 at 11:00 A.M.
and were received from the following:
Winona Plumbing $83,065.25, Fraser Construction Company $83,978.50, F1oyd'Larson
Construction Company $79,669.50, and B'arbarossa and Sons, Inc. $80,740.00. The Engineer's
estimate was $87,273.00. A motion was made'by Kamper, second by Ludowese to accept the
low bid of Floyd Larson Construction Company in the Amount of $79,669.50 and adopt the
prepared resolution awarding them this contract:-- All present —voted in favor.
Recommendation from the Public Works DepartT nt'_to Prohibit parking on 3rd Avenue S. E.
and 4th Street S. E. between 4th Street and 5th Street and both sides of 4th Street between
2nd Avenue3and 4th Avenue. Upon motion by Kamper, second by Larson, with all voting in favor
to adopt the resolution prohibiting this parking.
Recommendation by the Public Works Department to Prohibit Parking on 16th Street S. W.
between Broadway and 2nd Avenue S. W. and on the South side of 16th St. S. W.between Broadway
and 2nd Avenue to allow for two through lanes in each direction. Mr. Jack Dolan, Traffic
Engineer visited with_Mr. Kothenbeutel and stated that even though Mr. Kothenbeutel would
hate to lose the parking for his business, he would not diject. Mr. Dolan also subfhitfed.'a%'
plan to the County, but to.date has not heard from them. Upon motion by Powers, second by
Strain, with all voting in favor, to adopt the resolution establishing.a No Parking Zone to
read as follows: 16th Street S. W. on the north side of the street from Broadway to 4th
Ave. and on the south side of the street from Broadway to 2nd Avenue at all times.
Recommendation from the Public Works Department to Prohibit parking on both sides of
14th Street N. W. between loth Avenue and 12th Avenue N. W. Upon motion by Ludowese ,
second by Kamper to approve the prepared resolution establishing a "No Parking Zone" to
read as follows:
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1. 14th Street N. W. on both sides of the street between'10th Avenue and 12th Avenue
at all times.
2. "end Subsection (201.5) of Section B to read as follows:
14th Street N. W. on the north side of the street fmm Third Avenue N. W. to
loth Avenue N. W. between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. on schaal days
only.
3. Amend Subsection (202) of Section B to read as follows:
14th Street N. W. on both sides of the street from 12th Avenue N. W. to Trunk
Highway 52 ( except on the south side of the street from 13th Avenue•N. W.
to a point 80 feet more or less, east of 13th Avenue N. W. and from the west
driveway to'John Marshall High.ySchool to ar.point 750 feet, more or less west
of said driveway) between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on school days
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All voted in favor, and the resolution was adopted,
Request to Reconsider Off -Sale Liquor License Application to be located in the
future Valhalla Village on Elton Hills Drive. Mr. Larry Downing, Attorney was present
and represented Joe and Jean Weis doing business as Minnesota Properties. 'Mr. Downing
stated that this is an ideal location, and stated that presently three liquor licenses are
available'. Mr. Downing stated that the population has grown and the age of citizens have
changed so that the legal age•is lower, and that a Southeast location is not viable for a
liquor store. Allderman Strain stated that we should consider the other people who have
applied previously for other locations and were turned down because the location was not
S.E. Upon this Alderman Strain made a motion to table this until the October 1, 1973'
meeting and give publicity to the fact that other locations may be considered again. This
was second by McNary, with Strain and McNary voting in favor', and Aldermen Kamper, Larson,
Ludowese, Powers and President Postier voting "Nay". Motion did not carry. Since this A,war
license was denied at a previous meeting, a motion to reconsiders?the already denied���`
license and tabling this until this meeting was on the floor. A110inafavor'of reconsidering
this already tabled motion for denial were Aldermen Kamper, Larson, Ludowese, and Powers
voting Nay and Aldermen McNary and Strain voting "aye". The license was still denied.
Request of GF Business Equipment, Inc: for the City of -Rochester to initiate
proceedings for the issuance of industrial development revenue bonds to expand their
local Crenlo plant. Mr. Don Bouffard, General Manager of Crenlo, Inc. Rochester, Minnesota
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residing at 1080 Forest Hills Drive was present and Mr. John Kirby of Dorsey Company who
was handling the legal detail for the bonding company was also present. Mr. Bouffard stated
that the increased business ofcab building necessitates this expansion. He stated that
12,000 units were built in 1973, 21,000 cabs could be built in the year 1974 and 241,516
cabs in 1975 if they had -the new facilities. the dollar amount would range from 1973
under 9 million and 1974 17.4 million and 1975 20 million 976 thousand. He stated that
employment would range from 450 presently to 750 employees in 1974 and 850 in 1975. This
would mean as additional 200-300 positions to be filled in -the next couple of years.
Mr. Gerald Swanson City Attorney, stated that the Council has an obligation,to look at
this project and determine In their own mind ifethis is a worthwhile project for a
revenue bond issue.
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Mr. John Kirby stated that the firm of Hownblower and Weeks of New
York sated in a letter that this project was economically feasible and that the banks
will accept the bonds. President Postier stated that If the City should enter into
this, the danger would be if the company went out of business, the City of Rochester
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would be responsible for the payment of these bonds, also we would have the empty
buildings which would bring no taxes, and the City would have to find renters etc.
for these buildings. Mayor Smekta spoke and favored the issuance of these bonds.
He stated that we have to have faith in Crenlo people. Upon motion by McNary,
second by Powers to procede with preliminary approval for the issuing of $1,500,000.
bonds not to exceed $800,000. in Polhition Control. All voted in favor.
Bids were received forrtithe Traffic Signal at 3rd Avenue and 9th Street S.E.
These bids were opened at 11:00 A.M. on August 29, 1973 for the furnishing and installing
a semi -actuated traffic signal and street light system at 3rd Avenue and 9th St. S. E.
Bids received were from the following: Nietz Electric $28,888.00 and H & H Electric
in the Amount of $23,500.00. Upon motion by Kamper, second by Strain with all voting
in favor to accept the low bid of H & H Electric in the amount of $23,500.00, and the
prepared resolution was adopted.
Recommendation from the City Engineer to initiate a local improvement
without the petition of the property owners for the following project: Sanitary
Sewer to serve the Community Recreation Center and other lands in the E'k Section 26,
107-14 East of T.H. No. 63 North. Upon motion by Powers, second by Kamper with all
voting in favor, the prepared resolution ordering a public hearing to be held on
October 1, 1973 be adopted.
Wishing to be heard was Harold Krieger of Route # 1, Rochester, Minnesota
Attorney for Richard Stanger regarding the Sewer Easement on Lot 24 Allendale
'(31st Place N. W.). Mrs. Gladys E. McDonough petitioned for a sewer and watermain
to be placed in Lot 24 Allendale. She signed the easement which is presented this
meeting for acceptance. Mr. Stanger purchased the property recently from Mrs. Mc
Donough, and does not wish to have the sewer and watermain put into this property.
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Wishing to be heard was Mrs. Gwen Ranks a neighbor, stated she would like this left
as it is, sewer and water are not needed. ( This was done by letter ) Also heard by
letters were Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hellner and said it was not necessary they were not having
any problems and that the property value would not go up because of this. The First
Christian Church owns a vacant lot and stated they would remain neutral, and would go
along with the property owners desire. Mrs. McDonough was not having any problems, but
thought the value of her property would go up if this was in. Upon motion by Kamper
and second by McNary,with all present voting in favor, the abandon the project, but
accept the easement.
Supplemental Agreement providing for plans revision and a considerable
reduction from the original bid on the,S.torm_Sewer Contract on Third Street SE -SW
The Supplemental Agreement sets out the purpose and results of the revision including
the revised quantities, unit prices and amount. Upon motion by McNary, second by
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I� Larson with all present voting in favor to adopt the prepared resolution approving this
agreement.
A Request from the Disabled American Veterans to sell forget-me-nots in Rochester on
September 8 through the 15th, 1973. Al 1 the funds are to be used locally for projects. Upon
motion by Strain , second by McNary, with all voting in favor the grant this request.
Upon motion by Ludowese, second by McNary to take the item of Transferring the
3.2 on and off- sale license to Mr. Louis Herrick of the Office Bar to Louie's Place at 607
North Broadway, And the Cigarette License to Mr. Louis Herrick of the place to be named
Louie's Place at 607 North Broadway off the table. Upon motion by Ludowese and second by
McNary to grant these licenses. All voted in favor, and the licenses were granted.
Resolution approving the purchase of two 500,000 (painting) of elevator tanks
for $7,700.00. Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Kamper with all voting in favor, the
resolution was adopted.
Resolution authorizing the approval of purchase order contract for Public Utility
Department for one Articulated Tractor Shovel from Road Machinery and Supplies Company in
the amount of $49,950.00. Upun motionbby Kamper, second by Larson, with all present voting
in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Resolution for approval of Plans and Specifications for improvements to Meadow Park
Ninth Subdivision and contract with the Kruse Company and the Rochester Sand and Gravel
Company for construction of said improvements. Upon motion by McNary, second by Kamper, all
present voted in favor, Alderman Larson abstained.
Resolution for permission for the Village of Mazeppa and Part of the City of Plainview
to use the Rochester Sanitary Landfill for Disposal Purposes after September 11, 1973. Upon
motion by Ludowese, second by Kamper, with all voting in favor, the resolution was adopted.
Resolution on a Petition to vacate the North South Utility Easement -.lying between
Lots 12 and 13, Northwood Third Addition ( Maladono Property ). This was`:prevously done.
Resolution amending Ordinance No. 871, No Parking Zones, Pars. 218,87 and100 and
adding par 170.6 and rescinding.Par. 88. amended as follows:
(1) "(170.6) Ninth Street Northeast on the north side.of the street from llth Avenue to
a point 100 feet more or less east thereof at all times."
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Section B, No Parking Zones, Paragraph (218) is amended to read:
"218 Sixteenth Street Southwest on the north side of the street between South
Broadway and Fourth Avenue, and on the south side of the street between South
Broadway and Second Avenue at all times."
(3) Section B, No Parking Zones, Paragraph (87) is amended to read:
"(87) Third Avenue Southeast on both sides of the street between Fourth Street
and Fifth Street at all times."
(4) Section B, No Parking Zones, Paragraph (88) is rescinded in its entirety.
(5) Section B, No Parking Zones, Paragraph (100) is amended torread:
"100) Fourth Street Southeast on both sides of the street between Second Avenue
and Fourth Avenue at all times."
Upon motion by Larson, second by Ludowese, with all voting in favor, the resolution
was adopted.
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Resolution Amending Ordinance No. 871 No Parking Zones, Pars. 203.5, 201.5
and 202 and rescinding Par. 47 reading as follows:
(1) Section B, No Parking Zones, is amended by adding Paragraph (203.5)
(203.5) Fourteenth Street Northwest on both sides of the street between
loth Avenue and 12th Avenue at all times".
(2) Section B, No Parking Zones, Paragraph (201.5) t3amended to read:
"(201.5) Fourteenth Street N.W. on the north side of the street from
Third Avenue N. W. to 10th Avenue N. W. between the hours of 7:00 A.M.
and 9:00 A.M. on school days only."
(3) Section B, No Parking Zones, Paragraph (202) is amended to read:
"(202) Fourteenth St. N. W. on both sides of the street from 12th Avenue
N. W. to Trunk Highway 52 ( Except on the south side of the street from 13th
Ave. N. W. to a point 80 feet more or less, east of 13th Avenue N. W. and
from the west driveway to John Marshall High School to a point 750 feet,
more or less west of said driveway) between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and
5:00 P.M. on school days only."
(4) Section B, No Parking Zones, Paragraph (47) is rescinded in its entirety.
Upon motion by Kamper, second by Powers, withsall voting in favor,
the resolution wasaadopted.
Upon motion by Kamper, second by Strain to accept the award of the bids
for the Airport Fire Crash Vehicles from Itasca Equipment Company, in the amount of
$152,780.00. A Special Meeting of the Common Council on August 27, 1973 officially
adopted a federal grant offer to assist in the purchase of the fire crash vehicles.
Bids were received from Itasca Equipment Company - $152,780.00 Tico Equipment Company
$156,664.00 and Y-W Corp. $153,000.00. Bids were opened March 19, 1973 and were pending
approval of the Federal grant offer. All voted in favor, and the resolution was
adopted.
Mayor Smekta reported on the trip they took to New York regarding our
$1,150,000 and $750,000 bond issue. He stated the City has a high rating on Wall
Street and we can feel fortunate to be rated as such. Mr. Ed Moline, Finance Director
and Mayor Smekta q and Mr. Curtis Taylor, Park and Recreation Director went.
Upon motion by Kamper, second by Strain, and all voting in favor, the meeting
was adjourned until 7:30 P.M.
President Postier called the meeting to order again at 7:30 P.M. the following
members being present: President Postier, Adlermen Kamper, Larson, Ludowese, McNary,
Powers and Strain , Absent: None.
The City Council paused a moment at this time to pay silent tribute to Elfreda
Reiter, City Clerk who passed away Tuesday, August 28, 1973. Miss Reiter had been City
Clerk since 1956 and In addition to performing her duties in the highest fashion, eulogi
President Richard Postier, Miss Reiter won the admiration and friendship of all who came
in contact with her, and we on the Council will miss her greatly.
Hearing on a Petition for Concrete Sidewalk on loth Avenue S. E, This hearing
was closed at the 8-6-73 meeting, but Council action was withheld until the 9-4-73
meeting to allow the entire Council to be present. Upon motion by Larson to dispense
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with the project was second by Powers and all voted in favor, the Petition was denied.
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Hearing on the application for Approval of the Final Plat of Viking Village
Subdivision. Having no one present wishing to be heard, President.Post9ie r closed the
hearing. Uponnmotion by McNary, second by Powers, and all voting in favor, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a resolution for adoption.
Petition to Change the Zoning Districting on the Property located from 1710-
1822 North Broadway from the M-1 District to the B-3 District. Wishing to be heard was
Gerald R. Willis.of 1749 Third Avenue N. E. He stated he built his home in what he
believed to be a residential district and he is opposed to rezone to eating places, the
traffic would become greater and the noise and litter would increase. Also wishing to
be heard was Mr. Russell DeBoer of 327 First National Bank Building , Attorney represent-
ing the petitioners of Fire Safety Corporation, G.M. Thompson and Franklin Kottschade.
Mr. DeBoer stated that until August 1, 1972 this area was zoned M-1 and allowed B-3
use, and this fast foodooperation would have been allowed then. He stated they are
not putting it next to a one family dwelling, the lot to the north is a gas station,
and they have a number of trucks plus a number of commercial buildings in that area.
He noted that the land is by Elton Hills Drive and would be super for the new
Recreation center that will be built in the near future. Also wishing to be heard
was Mr. Paul Carlson of 1748 3rd Avenue N.E. and stated that the commercial businesses
that are in the area now were established and close at 5:00 o'clock P.M. and they have
no problems. He.was also concerned about the playground across Highway 63. Mr. Robert
Suk Attorney for Mr. Arlowe W. Esau of 1725 3rd Avenue N. E. he stated Mr. Esau lived
there since 1959 and that Highway 63 North is as heavily traveled as Highway 63 South,
developments have been established before the zoning code went into erect and the school
is there now and kids would be coming down and having the two places close together would
cause problems. Wishing to be heard was Mr. Chet Boston of 1731 3rd Avenue N. E. and
was opposed to this as his property would decrease in value. His back yard was ad-
joining the property in question. He said the traffic, noise and litter would be great
and that the other businesses in that area close at 5:00 P.M. Mr. John Caehiaras of
1737 3rd Avenue N. E. stated his strong objection and was worried about vandalism that
mighttoccur and stated the residences were purchased in 1972 and a neighbor closed his
deal in June, 1973,.9'aftert& the zoning change to B-3. Having no one else wishing to
be heard, President Postier declared the hearing officially closed. Upon motion by Powers,
second by Ludowese, and all voting in favor, the zone change was denied.
Hearing on the Planning Commission Initiated Change of Zoning on part of Lots
15 and 16, School Section 36, ( Nietz Electric ) from the R-3 District to the B-3
District. Wishing to be heard was Mr. Ted Deaner representing Laura Sues of 803 East
Center Street and is in support of this. If Mr. Nietz had a warehouse then he would
not run as much, also there would be less traffic and the doors would be closed as
Neitz would store inventory . Also the City would receive taxes from this warehouse.
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and he wishes the Common Council to accept the recommendation of the Planning
Department. Wishing to be heard was Don Nietz, and he passed around pictures and
stated the need for the warehouse facilities. Wishing to be heard was Elmer Rabe
of 15 7th Avenue N. E. He stated that this went from andelectric shop to snow-
mobiles etc. and stated that the noise increased and the property close is effected
when snowmobiles are in operation etc. he stated that increased buildings should
stop in the B-3 situations. Wishing to be heard was Mr. Swanson, representing the
Town Hall estates at 607 East Center. He stated the Town Hall would be adding on
and this is a nice peaceful area for the residents of the Torn Hall now, and would
like it to remain that way, he stated more traffic and confusion with the addition
of this warehouse. Having no one else wishing to be heard, President Postier .
declared the hearing officially closed. Upon motion by Ludowese, second by Kamper
to deny the zone change, with all present voting in favor, President Postier abstained.
James McNary left the Council meeting at 8:00 P.M. and was not present to vote.
Mr. Gerald Swanson , City Attorney stated that a 50 foot.provision be referred to
his office for observation.
Hearing on Proposed amendments to the land use plan in the area from U.S. 52
to Country Club Manor between 2nd St. S. W. to the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.
Wishing to be heard was Mr. Harold Benike of 1st St. S. W. asked for a map of the
area, and Mr. Thomas Moore, Planning Director showed him the area etc. Mrs. Stoppel
of Minneapolis,who owns land in the area and wanted to know if the land use plan had
a certain establishment planned to go on the property that someone owned, can they
still object, or by passing this amendment, would they have no further voice. President
Postier stated that the people can still have a hearing on what would be put in on
the property of the people, this is simply a plan as what could be put in. Mr. Don
Grue was present representing the Schuster Realty, and was told that Mr. Schuster
and the Planning Department has visited and this plan was designed with his wishes
given consideration. Wishing to be heard Was Mrs. Hanenberger representing the Lester
Fiegel Property. She stated she seen maps, and studied them and she objects to the
conservation area and was worried about keeping the water away from the City.
Wishing to be heard was Mr. Ray Arends and was interested in the water and sewer
to be put in on the North side of Highway 52. This was referred to the Public
Works Department. Wishing to be heard was Mayo Priebe who owns 5 lots'North side
of 2nd St. S. W. and stated that.this land should be made commercial, and Mr'. Tom
Moore, Planning Director stated that tinder the land use plan it is zoned commercial.
Having no one ease wishing to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Upon
motion by Larson , second by Strain, with all present voting in favor to accept the
proposed amendments and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the resolution for
adoption.
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Hearing on the application for Approval of the Final Plan for a Planned Unit
Development to be Known as Green Meadows Village, Phase II. Wishing to be heard was
George Bailey, and stated that the question of parking recreational vehicles would
not be a problem. He has at this time no recreational vehicles, but he has a couple
of spots if hesneeds them..',_ -Having no one else wishing to be heard, President Postier
officially closed the hearing. Upon motion by Larson, second by Kamper, with all
present voting in favor, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the Ordinance
and resolution for adoption.
Hearing on the Proposed Assessments on Improvements on 3rd Avenue S. E.
from 12th and 16th Street S. E. The total construction and expense of this project
is $235,983.44, the Total proposed to be presentlt assessed is $102,119.32. The
Water Department share of pipe`1is $3,236.29 The balance in the amount of $130,627.83
is to be paid by State Aid and Federal Aid. Upon motion by Strain, second by Powers,
with all present voting in favor, the Assessments were accepted, and the prepared,
resolution was adopted.
Hearing on the Proposed Assessments on Watermain Extension from 22nd
Street N. E. at loth Avenue to Northern Hills Drive. The project cost is $30,598.84
and the Current Assessments are $2,258.24 and the Deferred Assessments are $27,792.18,
the City's share is $548.42. The Current assessments are assessed to part of Northern
Hills Subd. and the Deferred Assessments are -applicable -to unplatted lands through
which the watermain was run. Upon motion by Strain to accept the proposed assessments,
but to make it payable in one payment, and that the Deferred Assessments be payable
in on or before from the 5th year from this date Sept. 4, 1973, this was second by
Kamper, and all present voted in favor, and the prepared resolution was adopted.
A motion was made by Powers, second by Strain and passed un-
animously that the semi-monthly bills, list attached, in the amount of $195,006.26
be approved.
Recommendation of the Public Works Department to Restore Parking on 2nd
St.N. W. between 3rd and 4th Avenue. Upon motion by Larson, second by Powers, with
all voting in favor to adopt the prepared resolution restoring this parking.
Request to advertise for bids for eight sedans for the Police Department.
This was held over from this afternoon because Mr. Moline, Finance Director was
going to check with the County to see if they were going to*purchase cars, and if
we could bid jointly. Mr. Moline reported that the County was not going to purchase
any amount, and possibly only one, and they weren't sure about that. Upon motion
by Powers, second by Strain to procede with the advertisement on these cars to be
opened at 11:30 A.M. September 27, 1973. All present�,,voted in favor.
Ordinance Relating to the Regulation of Refuse Collection in the City of
Rochester, the Licensing of collectors, and collection charges; amending Rochester
Code of Ordinances, Sections 130.300, 130.510,.130.600 as amended by Ordinance No.
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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 the hours during which intoxicating liquors
may be sold; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Section 160.180. was given its
second reading. A motion was made by Ludowese, second by Powers, that the said
ordinance be adopted as read and all present voting in favor, President Postier
declared,the said ordinance duly passed and adopted.
Resolution on premises known as Green Meadows Village, Phase II Application
for approval of a Final Plan for a Planned Unit Development. Upon motion by
Ludowese, second by Powers, with all voting in favor, the resolution was adopted.
An Ordinance Rezoning certain property, creating a Banned Unit Development
District known as PUD-R-9 and Amending Ordinance No. 1659 , known as the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Rochester, Minnesota was given its first reading.
Upon motion by Powers, second by Strain and all voting in favor , the
meeting was adjourned until 5:00 P.M., September 10, 1973.
City Clerk.
Information - 9-4-73
1. Minutes of the Standing Committees from 8-27-73
2. Notice of Claim - Doran E. Eaton, 509 6th St. S. E. ( Referred to
Attorney, Insurance, Parks )
3. Letters from International Union of Operating Engineers Re: Fair Share Fee
( referred to Attorney, Insurance, Parks )
4. Gus A. Chafouliaus is petitioning the Olmsted County District Court to grant
a variance to permit parking of vehicles up to the sidewalk and north property
line at his property on 9k St. S. E. His request for a variance was denied
.,by the Board of Zoning Appeals on July 18, 1973.
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