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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-12-1975RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Agenda . Item A-1 C-1 E-1 'I I CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting # 34 - March 12. 1975 President Postier called the meeting to.order at 9:45 A.M., in Room 4, of the City Hall, the following members being present: Pres-ident Postier, Al-dermen Larson, Ludowese, Powers and Strain. Absent: Aldermen Kamper, and McNary. Powers moved, Ludowese seconded to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 87-75 Canvassing votes for the City Charter Election held on March 11, 1975 resolving that Alex P. Smekta be elected Mayor of the City of Rochester ; Darrell Strain - Alderman of the First Ward, Paul R. Allen, Alderman of the Third Ward, and Robert L. Larson, Alderman of the Fifth Ward.of the City of -Rochester, Minn. and to hold office for�two years. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Powers seconded to accept the bid of Mid -American Pipi Cleaning, Inc., St. Paul, Mi-nnesota 55104 for the bid of $11,250.00 on Cleaning of Digesters No. S 3 and 4 at the Water Reclamation Plant. The low bid of $7,975.00 presented by American Consulting Services, -Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota 55426 had several items that didn't meet specifications. The City' Attorney stated that these variances from specifications would give the low bidder a substantial advantage not enjoyed by the other bidders. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried., Mr. Robert Springer of Rochester, Minnesota, developer , asked the Council whether they would accept a gift of two acres which student housing would be built on. These facilities have been built in Wilmar. Mr. Robert Freson, City Adminitrator will check out the legality of this. Bicycle Licenses and the changing of the procedure was discussed, and it was decided to charge $2.00 initial fee, and $ 2.00 for each renewal. The renewal period is set to be 4 years. Having no further business, Larson moved, Strain seconded to adjourn the meeting until 7:30 P.M., March.12, 1975. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. I-% . . - City Clerk WE, �� Agenda Item A-1 B-1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNE80TA - Requla� Adjourned Meating A 34 - March 12, 197S 7-30 P M President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Kamper, Larson, Ludowese, Powers and Strain. Alderman McNary arri at 7:45P.M. Hearing to consider the formulation of a Community Development program to expend $173,000 allocated to the City of Rochester under the Housing Community Development Act of 1974. 10% of this $173,000. goes for planning and 10% goes to contingency. Larry Johnson, Treasurer of Hiawatha Children's Home wished to be heard, and stated they wished to build this home that would house 44 severly retarded children. The $26,000 that they request would pay off any assessments and have the land free. -He further stated that this is a different association than the 01:msted Association for Retarded Citizens. Ann Ferguson of 2305 Hillside Lane S. W. re- presenting the Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc. stated they wished $10,000 for purchase of land on which to build one grou� home for retarded people. They would like to provide a home -like living atmosphere for these residents. Ron Davis of Zumbro Valley Mental Health Association was heard and stated that they would like to purchase a bus type vehicle and a van to transport the handicap- ped. These vehicles would be used mainly in the City of Rochester and occasionally for out of town trips. Susan Scribner of 718 6th St. S. W. represented the League of Women Voters and stated that the League supports the Community Development Act of 1974, and especially -any services offered to the moderate and low income people. They also urge the Council to support any program that fal' in the general catagory of programs for social services. Jane Belau of 433 9th Avenue S. W. stated she wished to commend the Advisory Board for making up the list of 17 items, and urges the Council to support all the requests on the list. Glen Van Laningham of Family Consultation Center Hot Meals on Wheels Program was present and stated that this program has been operating under a Federal Grant that will expire on March 31, 1975. Therefore, they need new funds to keep this program in operation. They feed a average of 50 meals per day to homebound elderly people. They pay $1.50, the total cost being $2.50 per meal. This includes administrative costs. Curt Taylor of the Park and Recreation Department was asked if funds were available for playground equipmer and he stated that there are funds available from the F.E. Williams Fund..Although there are these funds, they cannot be used to purcha� playground equipment for the handicapped, therefore the need for additional funds. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. To reach a decision of which 17 requests have top priority, the Council rated each reqUE on a 1 to 17 basis. The project with the lowest number would have the highest priority. After reaching a decision, the following have top priority: 1. Public Services - Sanitary Sewer 9th Ave. S. E. 2. Downtown Development District Advisory Board -Staff Assistance an Provide Funds for Updating studies 3. Family I I Agenda Item B-1 I RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting # 34 - March 12, 1975 7: I 'I COUNCIL 247 ­-, � it Consultation Center -Mot Meals On Wheels Program 4. Public Services Corner Handicapped Ramp 5. Hiawatha,Children's Home, Inc. Land Costs and deferred assessments on Water Tower 6. Public Service Mayo Run Flood -Control Structures. The last project would receive additional funds in the budget to complete the project. Powers mvoed, McNary seconded to adopt the program and plan. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Powers seconded to instruct the Mayor to sign the -Plan. Ayes (7), Nays (0)..Motion carried. Larson moved, Powers seconded to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 88-75 Vacating a portion of -a public street and alley in Wills Addition. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Kamper�.noved, Strain seconded to adopt the prepared Resoltuion No. 89-75 approving the 1975-1979 Federal Aid Urban Capital Improvement Program. Ayes (6), Nays (1). President Postier voting Nay. Motion carried. Larson moved, Ludowese seconded to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 90-75 requesting to exempt -City from payment of unemployment coi pensation benefits to school crossi-ng guards during,summer sessions Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance relating to traffic regulations in the City of RochestE and the installation of traffic control devices; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Section 145.020 was given its first reading. Having no further business, Strain moved, Ludowese seconded to adjourn the meeting until 7:30 P.M. on.March 17, 1975. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. puty Ci I s r 'A