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Home My WebLink About06-17-1974nu &XyRECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA June 17, 1974 - Regular Adjourned Meeti Agenda Item A-1 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 and Strain.Absent: None. Ludowese moved, McNary seconded to approve the June 3, 1974 minutes. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Ludowese seconded to recind a motion to adopt the Resl ution revising our Personnel Policy to bring our sick leave up-to- date regarding pregnancy and pre -natal and post -natal delivery disability into conformance with State statutes and the Rochester City Ordinance. It provided for paying for sick leave to employees during the time they are unable to work because of pregnancy. Ayes (6), Nays (1)., Alderman Kamper voting Nay. Motion carried. B-1 Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for Sanitary Sewer to serve DeWitts Subdivision Project 7002-1-72 J 8405. Wishing to be heard was Mr. Jarmaine Petersen-of.2044 15th St. S. E. and wondered how he could pay for this, such"as Tetting it goon his taxes etc. President Postier explained this procedure. Having no one else wishing to be heard, Strain moved, Larson seconded to adopt the prepared Resolution No.273 _adopting',these assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-2 Hearing on Street Improvements on 6th St. S. E. from Third Ave. to Fourth Ave. S. E.. Wishing to be heard was Walter Cassel 322 6th St. S. E.and questioned the movement of'traffic, and suggested that traffic signals be put on llth to help. Corrine.Hovel of 323 6th - St. S. E. also stated that a signal light on the corner would help move traffic and the street would not have to be widened. Alderman Strain questioned Traffic Engineer, Jack Dolan about this and Mr. Dolan stated that the street was already overloaded and an additions lane is needed. Having no one else that wished to be heard, Strain moved, Powers seconded to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 274 ordering the project. to be made and designated the engineer. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-3 Hearing on the Proposed Assessment for Sanitary Sewer and Watermain construction in 6th Avenue S. W. in Maple Lane Subdivision. Having no one present that wished to be heard, Kamper moved, Strain second( to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 275 adopting the assessment. ( Project 6306-3-71) J 8390. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. f RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA June 17, 1974 - Regular Adjourned Meeting # 7 101 I B-4 AM B-7 Hearing on the Petition to vacate Public property at Carriage Drive S. W. in Green Meadows 2nd Subdivision. No one wished to be heard, Strain moved, Ludowese seconded to approve the vacation with the Utility easement to be retained, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the resolution to be adopted. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motioi Carried. Hearing on the City ;P1'anning.'and-,Zoning Commission initiated change in the Zoning Districting on Lots:l-6, Block 47; Lots 1-6, Block 50 Block 48 and Block 49 Original Plat from the M-IFF District to the B-3FF District. Wishing to be heard was Kenneth Keefe of 622 North Broadway and he wished to know where the boundaries of this zone change would be and the effect on his property. President Postier stated that it would allow more commercial uses and it shouldn't depreciate any of the property. No one else wished to be heard, Ludowese moved, Kamper seconded to proceed with the zone change and instructed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance making the change for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Hearing on the proposed.local improvement project J 8467 - Project 5607-73 Curb and Gutter on 4th Ave. N. W. from 14th St. N. W. to 16th St. N. W. Wishing to be heard was Donald DeYoung of 1512 4th Ave. N.W. and is opposed to this project. Also opposed to this project is Kenneth Noser of 1502 4th Ave. N. W., Wendall Bass of 1522 4th Avenue N. W.; Robert Adams of 1412 4th Ave. N. W. Bernard Wyatt of 1507 4th Avenue N. W.; James Thacker of 1526 4th Ave. N. W.; Mrs. Bernard Wyatt 1507 4th Avenue N. W.; Speaking for the project was Francis Ludwig of 1513 4th Avenue N. W., who originated the petition, Joseph Wagner of 1525 4th Avenue N. W.; Florence Cros! of 1519 4th Avenue N. W. A petition'was presented and 11 signature - opposed the project 7 were for the project. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, Ludowese moved, Strain seconded to abandon the project. Ayes (6), Nays (1), Powers voting nay. Motion carried. Hearing on the consideration of making of Project 6216-3-74 J Watermain in 16th St. S. W. from County Road # 125 to T.H. # No one was present that wished to be heard, Ludowese moved, Powers seconded to adopt the prepared Resolution ordering the to be made. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.( Resolution 8486 52. proje t # 276 Hearing on the making of the Project No. 6301-1-74 J 8506, Curb and Gutter on 1st Avenue N. E. and 1st St. N. E. fronting the Salvation Army Property. No one was present that wished to be heard, Ludowese moved, Powers seconded to adopt the Prepared Resolution No. 277 ordering the project to be made. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. L RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item C-1 Strain moved, Ludowese seconded to approve the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Carl W. Laumann of 1728 8th St. S. W. to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-1 Powers,'moved, Ludowese seconded to approve the request from the Rochester Jaycees to hold a parade July 4, 1974. Police have given approval. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Also included in the motion was that.no fee be charged for use of the south end of the parking lot ( drive ) behind the auditorium for lining up the parade the morning of the Fourth of July. E-2 Strain moved, Kamper seconded.to grant Virgil J. Nelson of 39 Sunnydale Lane S. E. a liquor license for the purpose of establishirig an exclusive liquor store at 1152 7th Avenue S. E. to sell off -sale intoxicating liquor and that a buffer fence will be maintained and blacktopping will be put in the parking area. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 Ludowese moved, Strain seconded to approve a partial payment in the amount of $3,115-06 to Miller-Dunwiddie, Architects, Inc. for work completed on the design of the terminal expansion at the Rochester Municipal Airport, Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-4 Strain moved, Ludowese seconded to approve the following licenses and bonds: Master Plumber's License - Ellis M. Carter Route # Dodge Center - $30.00 Western Surety Company ( Ellis M.. Carter Master Plumber ) bond - $1,000.00 Cigarette License_- A. & W Root Beer Drive In 603 4th St. S. E. $ 12.00. On Sale 3.2 Beer License for Dale A. Kohlstedt for Rochester Art Festival held June 22 and 23, 1974 - $200.00 Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-5 Strain moved, Kamper seconded to approve the low bid of General Safety Equipment Company in the amount of $131,915.00 for the Fire truck and the accessory equipment purchased from the low quo received by purchase order not contract ). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. ( Resolution No. 278 ). E- 6 Ludowese moved, McNary seconded to approve Resolution No. 279 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for a Crawler Tractor to be used at the City Landfill. Bids.are.to be opened July 2, 1974 at 11:00 A.M. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-7 Powers moved, Kamper seconded to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 280 approving and accepting assignment of $400,000.00 substituted securities in collateral in lieu of a depository bond from the Marquette Bank of Rochester, Minnesota. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion Carried. I i Agenda Item E-15 E-16 E-17 E-18 E-19 E-20 E-21 F-1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA June 17, 1974 - Regular Adjourned Meeting # 7 Kamper moved, Powers seconded to approve the Topographic Mapping Program and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents from Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Kamper moved, Strain seconded to adopt the prepared Resolutions No. 281 accepting the low bid of Barbarossa and Sons, Inc. for Project 7308-0-73 ( J 8485 ) Part I, Sanitary Trunk Line and Collector main from the West Line E 1/2 NW 1/4 Section 34 Cascade Township to the West line of Cascade Industrial Park Subdivision. and Resolution je No,.,282 accepting the low bid of Barbarossa and Sons, Inc. for Pr6 7402=1=74 ( J 8492 )Watermain Extension in 7th_St. N. W. and Arends Ind. Park First Sub. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved,Ludowese seconded to adopt the prepared Resolutions No. 283 referring the proposed improvement for feasibility report and recommendation for Project 6325-4-74 J 8511 Grading and Surfacin the West one-half of 25th Avenue N. W. from 22nd Street to mid -block between 23rd And 24th Street N. W. and Resolution No. 284 receiving a preliminary report and ordering a public hearing for July 15, 1974 directing the preparation of plans and specifications. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. McNary moved, Ludowese seconded to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 285 ordering a feasibility report on Project 6208-1/2 - 3-74 J 8510 Widening and Resurfacing the East-est Alley in Collins Subdivision of Block 30, Head and McMahon's Addition. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Larson seconded to authorize the City Clerk to publish advertisements for Bids for Bridge No. 55523 on Fourth Ave. N. W. over Cascade Creek, and direct that in the 1974 budget the $82,200 appropriated from the Revenue sharing monies be transferred back to the revenue sharing fund. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Ludowese seconded adopting the prepared Resolution No. 286 Passing Dept. of Highway's request to participate in the Construction costs for the installation of Traffic Signals at the Intersection of 4th St. and 13th Ave. S. E. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Kamper moved, Powers seconded the Request for permission to hold Fireworks display from the Rochester Post Bulletin to stage its annual Fireworks show July 4, 1974 . July 5, 1974 will be used in case of rain. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester Certain platted land in Toogood Subdivision, Olmsted County, Minnesota was given its second reading. Ludowese moved, Strain seconded to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7),.Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA June 17, 1974 - Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 7 es Agenda Item F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F:-1` F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota, certain platted land in Golden Hill Addition, Olmsted County, Minnesota was given its second reading. Kamper moved, Ludowese seconded to to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance Rezoning Certain property and amending.Ordinance No. 1659 known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester, Minneso ( East Center Street Project ) was given its first reading. An Ordinance rezoning certain property and maending Ordinance No. 1659 known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester, Minnesota ( Public Utility property excluding Kruse Company ) was given its first reading. An -Ordinance rezoning certain property and amending Ordinance No. 1659 known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester ( Pendle Bagne Property ) was given its first reading. Ordinance rezoning certain property and amending ordinance .No. 1659 known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester, Minnesota was given its first reading ( Dison Property ). Larson moved, Ludowese seconded to adopt Resolution No. 287 Authoriz• ing advance in -lieu -of -tax payment .to the. City as a transfer from The Public Utility Fund to the City General Fund and the Public Utility Board and the Director of Finance are authorized to proceed accordingly. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Powers seconded to adopt Resolution No. 288',vacating Greenvie`w-pri've`.`as~ p_l.atted--and dedicated in Green'Meadows Second subdivision except for an unobstructed easement over the entire area of said Greenview Drive which is reserved for utility purposes. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Kamper seconded to adopt Resolution No. 289 authorizin, the Purchase of 527 1st Avenue N. E. for the sum of $13,000.00 Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Ludowese seconded approving Resolution No. 290 approving the contract amendment No. 3 to the Contract with Westinghouse Electric Corporation increasing the contract amount by $435.00 to $2,436,340.00. Ayes(7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Ludowese moved, Kamper seconded to adopt Resolution No. 291 approvin, Plans and specifications for improvements in Pennington Second Subdivision and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with James Lupient, 7100 Wayzata Boulevard Minneapolis, Minnesota for the construction of said improvement. Ayes (5), Nays (1), Alderman Strain voting Nay. Motion carried. 1016 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item F-1 Kamper moved, Larson seconded to set a date for hearing regarding the vacation of the north 125 feet of the public alley adjoining Lots 4,5,6 and 7 Block 36 Northern Addition to Rochester. the alley lies between llth St. N. E. and 12th St. N. E. ( behind McDonald's Drive -In ). The date for hearing is August 5, 1974. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Resolution No. 292. Larson moved, Strain seconded to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays '(0). Motion carried. r City Clerk Information - 6-17-74 1. Minutes of the Standing Committee - May 30, 1974 2. Minutes of the Standing Committee - June 3, 1974 3. Notice of Injury- E.C. Mitchell, Chicago, Illinois ( referred to Attorney, Insurance, Public Works ) 4. Referred to Planning and Zoning: a. Petition to annex 1.07 acres in Rochester Township ( Roch. Bible College ) b. Application for preliminary plat for Crescent Park Ninth Add. ( Haven Hodge ). I I