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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-1975RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 3 Ala; 5, 1975 Agenda Item A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at.2:00 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Kamper, Larson, McNary, Powers and Strain. Absent: None. Powers moved, Larson seconded to approve the minutes of April 21, 1975 with the following correction on F-1 adopting the Resolution 144-75 adopting the Rochester Airport Operating Agreement, it is corrected to Aldermen McNary.and Powers abstained, and the Ayes should read (4). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried and the minutes were approved. C-1 Kamper moved, Allen second.to*approve the Mayor's appointments to the Human Rights Commission as follows: Lloyd Welty, 914 9 1/2 Street S. E. reappointed to May 1, 1978; Ann R. Dominguez, 1704 Second Avenue S. E. replacing Mrs. Mary Pesch Term expires May 1, 1978; Eugene White 2026 26th Avenue N. W. replacing John Guidinger term expires May 1, 1978; Mrs. Vivien Johnson.722 29th Street N. W. replacing George Thompson - Term expires.May 1, 1978 and Leon Shapiro 439 15th Avenue S. W. replacing Emmett Woolfolk - term expires May 1, 1978. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-2 Allen Moved, Strain second to approve the appointment of Clark A. Tuttle Jr. to the classification of Captain in the Police Department Mr. Tuttle replaces Joseph McDermott who retired May .1, 1975: This was the recommendation of the Police Civil Service Commission. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. C-3 Powers moved, Larson second-to.approve the Mayor's appointements to the Housing Board of Appeals -as follows: Dr. Milton Anderson, 822 Ninth Avenue S. W. reappointed to April , 1977; Raymond C. Moore , 1335 2nd Avenue N. W. appointed to April, 1977; Mr. Robert P. Chestnutt, 3126 Knoll Lane N. W.. appointed to April , 1977, and Robert E. Toddie, 1431 First St. N. W. reappointed to April, 1977. Ayes (7),Nays (0). Motion carried. E-1 Larson moved, Strain second to table the adoption of the 1975-1980 Capital Improvement Program until the May 19, 1975 meeting. This would give the Council more time to study this program. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-2 Allen moved, Powers second -to approve the applications for the following licenses - Thomas G. Murphy of 1114 West Center Street for an On and Off - Sale Beer license for Murph's located at 28 Crossroads Shopping Center, Rochester, Minnesota, Ayes (7),Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 Powers moved, Allen seconded to grant the request to sell Poppies on City Streets received from the American Legion Auxiliary and the Veterans of Foreign Wars to sell . Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL .PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No_ 3 - May 5, 1975 I Agenda Item E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 Kamper moved, Allen Second to approve the following list of licenses and bonds issued by the City Clerk. Cigarette Licenses Darrell's Restaurant - 1223 2nd St. S. W. $12.00 Murphy's - 28 Crossroads Center $12.00 Alibi Inn - 104 East Center $12.00' Motion Picture Licenses.: Starlite South Outdoor Theatre -12St. & 15th Ave. S.E. $150.00 Lawler Theatre - 221 1st Ave. S. W. $150.00 Cinema 21 - 1601 N. Broadway $150.00 Time Theatre - 15 4th St. S. E..$150.00 Chateau Theatre - 15 1st St. S. W. $150.00 Oakview Theatre - Apache Mall $150.00 Master Plumber's Licenses =1,lis M. Carter - Dodge Center, Mn $45.00 and the Bond for Ellis 4. Carter with Western Surety Company $1,000.00 Sewer and Drain Connector License Pelowski Excavating Co. R.R. Dover, Mn $30.00 Auctioneer License Roy A. Montgomery - Plainview, Mn. State License 7904-04 $25.00 and submitted a $500.00 bond. Lester L. Olson - R.F.D.# 3, Rochester, Minnesota State License 5501 $25.00 and submitted a bond of $500.00 Wally Laumeyer - 7306 Cleve Ave. E. Inver Grove Hts. $25.00, and submitted a bond in the amount of $500.00. Auction License Wally Laumeyer to hold an antique auction at the Holiday Inn South on May 18, 1975. he paid $10.00 and submitted a bond in the amount of $1,000.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Larson second to,adopt the prepared Resolutions No. 146-75 approving and accepting the assignment of additional securities from Northwestern National Bank of Rochester, Minnesota in the amount of $980,000.00, and Resolution No. 147-75 from the Rochester Bank and Trust Company in the amount of $1,000,000.00. Ayes (7),Nays (0).Motion carried. Strain moved, Allen second to adopt the.prepared Resolution No. 148- 75 closing completed local improvement projects and transferring unexpended balances in the net amount of $19,158.54 Series L. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. 4- Strain moved, Powers second :to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 149-75 requesting the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened on May 23, 1975 at 11:00 A.M. on (3) 1/2 ton pickup trucks, (3) 25,500 GVW chassis and one tandem axel chassis for various City Departments, and the prepared Resolution No. 150-75 requesting ,82 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA •-. �. 607W .-.-- I .. ►. Z FMMIIIIIIIII U Agenda Item E=7- "the. -City Clerk to at 11:00 A.M. for Deaprtment and one otion carried. advertise for bids to be opened on May 23, 1975 three dump boxes , two for the Street and Alley for the Park Department. Ayes (7), Nays (0). E-9 ll-en: moved , Powers second .to table the application for approval of a Planned Unit Development ( Preliminary Plan ) to be known as Dison's Cleaners and Launderers .located at 214 North Broadway until r. Dison could be contacted to appear. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Kamper moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 151- 75 awarding the contract for Project 6303-3-74 S.A.P. 159-108-03 J 8519 Repaving Third Avenue S. W. from Second Street S. W. to Fifth Street S. W. to the low bidder of Sullivan Construction Company in the amount of $62,040.40. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-11 Strain moved, McNary second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 152- 75 awarding the contract for Project 7503 J 4946 Community College Demonstration Bikeway Project to the low bidder of Rochester Sand and Gravel, Inca of Rochester, Minnesota in the amount of $13,073.60. Ayes (7),Nays (0). Motion carried. E-12 Larson moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 153-75 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project 6012-74 Improvement of Walkway between Lots 5 and 6 Northwood Third Addition. Bids will be opened at 11:00 A.M. May 28, 1975. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-13 Kamper moved, Powers second -,.to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 154- determining adequacy of improvement petition, receiving preliminary report, ordering a public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications in respect to the following improvements J 8528 ew Sidewalk on both sides of 3rd Street N. W., west of 36th venue N. W. to end of street. Ayes (7),Nays (0). Motion carried. he hearing will be at 7:30 P.M. June 2, 1975. E-14 amper moved, Strain second to table the New sidewalk projects for 975 until the Council had a chance to consult with Mr. Harold DeVries idewalk Superintendent. Ayes (7),Nays (0). Motion carried. E-15 Strain moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 155- 5.directiing the Public Service to prepare plans and specifications or the making of the improvements that a watermain project be initiated to provide fire protection for the new Cascade Creek Gas Turbine Power Plant Project 7504 - J 8534. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-16 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No'. 156- E awarding the low bid of Neitz Electric, Rochester, Minnesota for I RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE' COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA • E-16 E-17 E-18 E-19 H-1 H-2 E-9 F-1 partial signal system and temporary pedestrian,signal on 2nd St. S. W. between llth Avenue and 16th Avenue. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Powers second to approve the application for an auction license from the Fraternal Order of Eagles to hold an Auction at the Club at 409 1st Ave. S. W. on May 10, 1975. Mr. Lester Olson will conduct the auction. Mr. Olson has his application for an Auctioneer's license, and the Eagles have submitted the fee and the bond in the amount of $1,000.00. and the application to trai fer the On and Off Sale 3.2 Beer for the Spa Tavern from Randolph E. Williams back to Wesley D. and Marie Hayden. Ayes (7) , Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Powers second to approve the request received from the National Paraplegia Foundation,,Glen White, President of the Hiawatha Valley Chapter to use a space on 2nd Avenue N. W. between the Kahler Hotel and the Damon Parkade. This would be from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 157-75 approving the alignment and grade for County grading and surfacing project No. 55-625-06 and S.A.P. 55-625-08 C.S.A.H. No. 25 ( 16th St. S. W. ) from County Road No. 125 to T.H. No. 52. Ayes- (7) Nays (0). Motion carried. President Postier stated that the Memorial Day Parade would be in need of a permit to conduct the parade on May 26, 1975. Allen moved', Strain second to grant them this permit. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion Carried. McNary Moved, Strain second to instruct the Traffic Engineer, Mr. John Dolan, not to delete the driveway from the 2nd St. S. W. project. The City Attorney stated that Mr. Hilleran should under- stand that in adopting this motion the Council will not be prevented from taking such action in the future regarding the driveway as traffic conditions may warrant. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carrii Allen moved, Powers second to remove the application for approval of a Planned Unit Development ( Preliminary Plan ) to be known as Dison's Cleaners and Launderers located at 214 North Broadway from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Kampe r second to approve this plan subject to the 9 conditions recommended by the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance. relating- to -Parking regulations and fees; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances Section 148.020 is amended to read: 148.020 Parking Rates. Vehicles may be parked in a municipal parkin lot without charge except between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P. on Tuesday through Saturday of each week and except between the s- RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item F-1 the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. on Mondays. Vehicles may also be parked without charge in a municipal parking lot on the following' legal holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. During the excepted hours above, patrons of a municipal parking lot shall pay the following parking charge or fee for each vehicle parked during any one day. Municipal Parking Lots No. 2 and 5 4 hours or less - 1W Minimum charge 8 hours or less but more than 4 hours - 2U 10 hours or less but more than 8 hours - 25� More than 10 hours - rates repeat Municipal Parking Lots 6 and 7 30 minutes - 5t Minimum charge '1 hour - 10¢ 2 1/2 hours - 25t 3 hours - 30 Maximum parking time The foregoing parking rates shall be set forth upon signs erected in each municipal parking lot and on instruction plates attached to each parking meter in municipal parking lots 2,5,6, and 7. was given its second reading. Powers moved, Larson second to adopt the Ordinance as read . Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance changing the name of a certain street dedicated in Crescent Park Ninth Addition, Rochester, Minnesota; amending RochestE r Code of Ordinances, Section 107.010. Present Name - Crescent Lane Northwest - Former name Thirtieth Street N. W. was given its first reading. F-1 Larson moved, Powers seconded to adopt Resolution No. 158-75 amending the contract No. III with Enerco International, Inc. for the installation of the precipitator at Silver Lake Plant Unit NO. III decreasing .the contract amount by $5,086.00 for a total amended contract of $639,205.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, McNary seconded to adopt Resolution No. 159-75 accepting the street dedication granted by the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company across a portion of Lot 1, Block 22, Northern Addition. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 Kamper moved, McNary seconded to adopt Resolution No. 160-75 opposin the enactment of S.F. 12 which would increase from 350 to 1000 feet the area within which mailed notice must be given of a proposed property rezoning and would recommend to the legislature that this not be adopted. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 161-75 authorizi g the Council to hold committee meetings during dinner hours and I RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 3, - May 5, 1975 I Agenda Item F-1 H-3 A-1 B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 approves payment of the meal expense by the City when approved by the Chairman of the committee. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Kamper seconded to instruct the City Attorney to draw up Resolution No. 162-75 requesting that the City of Rochester be granted special legislation deleting them from the Cities that have been granted special legislation granting them exemptions from conducting their City election in conjunction with.the State and Federal election held in November. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Allen moved, Powers second to adjourn the meeting until 7:30 P.M. President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier,'Aldermen Allen, Kamper, Larson, McNary, Powers and Strain. Absent: None. Hearing on the application for approval of the Planned Unit Development ( Final Plan ) of Granada: Royale Hometel located at 6 First Avenue N. W. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Strain second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an -,Ordinance and Resolution approving the Final Plan subject to the approval of the Council upon approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission that all require ments have been satisfied.. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Hearing on the Planning Commission initiated change in Zoning Districting on property bounded by 2nd Street N. E. and 2nd Avenue N.E., 1st St. N. E.and the North -South Alley lying between North Broadway and 1st Avenue.N. E. from the M-IFF District to the B=2 FF District. Having No one wished to be heard, President Postier Closed the hearing. Powers moved, Strain second to table this until June 2, 1975 meeting in order to give the Council more time to study this. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A -Hearing on_,the PlanningrCommissi.on Initiated change in districting on the property bounded by 2nd Avenue N. E., Chicago and N.W. Railroad Zumbro River and East Center Street, less the property fronting on East Center Street that is zoned A B-la District from the M-IFF to the R-4FF District. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Larson moved, Powers second>to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance and resolution for subsequent adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion Carried. Hearing on the Petition to change the Zoning Districting on the Property located just North of the former REA Building at 1700 North Broadway from the M-1 District to the B-lb District. Wishing to be heard was Dr. Richard McFaul of 1712 3rd Ave. N. E.; Mr George RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 3 - May 5, 1975 Agenda Item B-4 O'Keefe of 4 17th St. N. E.; Mr. John Cachiaras of 1737 3rd Ave. N.E.; Robert Paton of'1731 *3r.d Avenue N. E.; Eugene Reynolds: 1743 3rd Avenue N. E. Mary Sorenson of 1650 3rd Avenue N. E.; Sherie Paton 1731 3rd Avenue N. E.; Paul Carlson of 1738 3rd Avenue N. E.; Arlowe Esau of 1725 3rd Avenue N. E., Robert Freesbee of S.W. Rochester, Mr. Gerald Willis of 1749 3rd Avenue N. and all were opposed to this rezoning for various reasons as traffic problems, restaurants would be built, property would be de -evaluated and litter would be a problem. Mr. Claude Glatzmeier of Rochester who is developing and selling the area in question was present and presented pictures and maps of the area and just what was planned to be put in. Powers moved, Kamper seconded to contin uethis-hearin until the May 19, 1975 meeting because a few of the homeowners had not been officially notified. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-14 Powers moved, Allen second:to remove the New Sidewalk Projects from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Powers second to procede with the projects and adopt Resolutions 163-75 and 164-75 on New sidewalk Project No. 2 J 8529 and Resolution No. 165-75 and 166-75 on New Sidewalk Project No. 3 J8530 Resolution No. 167-75 and 168-75 on New Sidewalk Project No. 4 J8531 Resolution No. 169-75 and 170-75 on New Sidewalk Project No. 5 J8532 Resolution No. 171-75 and 172-75 on New Sidewalk Project No. 6 J8523 setting the hearing date for all of the projects on June 2, 1975. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 McNary moved, Kamper seconded to approve the bills ( Semi - monthly list attached in the amount of $75,614.24. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved,McNary second to adopt Resolution No. 173-75 approving an agreement with Dr. Robert S. and Margaret S. Fontana pertaining to the instM lati,ont;of sanitary sewer and water service to serve Lots 24 and 25 North Sunny Slopes and assessments therefore and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreements. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Alderman -,Strain abstained. Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Kamper second to adopt Resolution No. 174-75 approving the Final Plan for a Planned Unit Development to be known as the Granada Royale Hometel and located as follows: Lots 7,8,9,10, 11 and 12, Block 37, Ori-ginal Plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance rezoning certain Property creating a Planned Unit Development District known as PUD-13-17 and amending Ordinance No. 1659 , known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester, ( Granada Royale Hometel) was given its first reading. Kamper moved, Powers second to suspend rules and give this ordinance a second read- ing. Upon roll call vote, with all voting in favor, the ordinance was given the second reading. Larson moved, Powers second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 287 , . CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular AdaniirnPd Meeting No 3 - May 5. 1975 Agenda Item Larson moved, Powers second to adjourn the meeting until 7:30 May 19, 1975. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. City Clerk Information - 5-5-75 1. Minutes of the Standing Committees - 4-21-75 2. Letter from N.O. Hilleran RE: Driveway Opening for 1012 2nd St. S. W. ( referred -to Traffic Engineer, and City Clerk's file ). 3. Letter from Neuman Air Charter, Inc. RE: Charter Service at the Airport ( Airport Commission has under consideration ) 4. Lawsuit filed against City by Gary Olson ( Referred to City Attorney.)