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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-03-197592 Agenda Item A-1 C-1 C-2 E-1 E=2 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 25 - November 3, 1975 President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the folloi ing members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Kamper, Larson McNary, Powers. Absent: Aldermen Allen, and Strain. Larson moved, Powers second to approve the minutes of the October 20, and 28th, 1975 meeting with the following correction on the Octobl 20, 1975 meeting Item E-2 was corrected as follows: Ayes (4), Nays (3). Ayes - President Postier, Aldermen Larson, McNary and Strain. voting nay - Aldermen Allen, Kamper and Powers. Motion carried. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried and the minutes were approved.' Powers moved, Larson second to approve the Mayor's appointments to the Building Code Board of Appeals as follows: Roger Toulouse, 126 26th Street N. W.; Gordon 0. Gjelten 913 40th Street N. W.; Herschel Hoaglan , 619 8th Avenue S.W. The Terms expire November, 1977. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Mr. Richard Ehrick, Attorney, Marquette Bank and Trust Bui.l,ding, wish ed to be heard on the Flood Fringe in Rochester. He stated the City of Rochester is almost entirely in the flood fringe. Potential builders of low-cost and elderly and handicapped housing cannot recei recognition from the Housing and Urban Development Authority because this housing cannot be located in the flood fringe area. This eliminates practially all the available land in Rochester. Mr. Ehricl stated that applications were rejected because of this problem, and he urged the Council to speak to the congressmen, or someone to ex- plain Rochester's unique position. Mr. Gus Chafoulias also spoke, and since he has submitted an application for building low-cost elderly housing was also urging the Council to notify the congressmen to help our Rochester,. Mayor Smekta suggested a letter be drafted by Tom Moore of the Consolidated Planning Department and bring it to the Mayor's office and they would send it to the congressmen and offi. cials of HUD. Larson moved, McNary second to approve the appointment of Alderman Larson to the CUE Committee of Roger A. Johnson of 929 40th Street N. W. Mr. Johnson will replace Mrs. Miriam Egan. The term of office, will expire November, 1977. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. McNary moved, Powers second to approve the 3.2 beer license ( On - Sale) received from George Magaritsidis of 1902 24th St. N. W. The business will be a pizza restaurant and will be located in the space previously occupied:"5y Jim and Joe's Tavern. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Mayo Priebe who owns the motel next to the former Jim and Joe's was present and stated that he did not want them to get a beer license. He stated the pizza place was O.K., but beer would just cause trouble, such as traffic, language and drunkeness. Kamper moved, Larson second to approve the request for approval of a change order G2 on Nels Johnson Construction contract to set all roof flashing and brick flashing at edge of roof in caulking to prevent I. 1 Agenda Item E-2 E-3 E-4 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 E-10 E-11 RECORD OF, OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE' COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No.. 25 - November 3, 1975 penetration under flashing edge on the Fire and Rescue Building at the Rochester Municipal Airport. This increase is $70.20 to the contract. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, McNary second to approve the following cigarette' licenses: Broadway Cafe at 401 South Broadway and Olympik Village 402 31st St. N. E.; and an auctioneer license for Wally Laumeyer of 7: Cleve Avenue E. Inver Grove Heights, Mn to hold an antique auction on November 17, at the Holiday Inn South Rochester, Minnesota. Ayes (5),Nays (0). Motion carried. McNary moved, Kamper second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 362- 75 awarding the low bid for the seasons supply of rock salt for the Street and Alley Department to Cargill, Inc. at $14.12 per ton. Ayes (5), Nays (0)._ Motion carried. Powers moved, Kamper second to approve the bid and refer this low bid to the Board of Park Commissioners for formal action and implementation of the program of trimming approximately 745 boulevard trees. Low bid was to Hathaway Tree Service, Rochester, Minnesota for $9,620.00. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Powers second to approve the application for approval of the preliminary plat of replat of Lots 1,2,3,4, and part of 5, Block 1, Hendrick's Subdivision. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Kamper second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 363 approving the Metes and Bounds conveyance of unplatted land at�the S. W. Corner of Proposed 8 1/2 Street S. E. and Proposed 21st Avenue S. E. immediately upon completion of the Meets and Bounds conveyance simultaneous with construction of the project, the normal platting pri cedures for the three (3) acre parcel will be followed. This procedu allows construction to start as soon as possible to meet occupance de, and to provide'a final plat by completion of the development. '. ( Rochester Area Student Housing ) Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried Kamper moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 364- 75 ordering the demolition and removal of the Midtown Hotel located at 106 First Street S. E. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 365- 75 awarding the contract for Project 7505-0-75 J 8536 Sanitary Sewer Watermain and Storm Sewer on the extension of Valkyrie Drive from the South line of Valhalla 3rd subdivision to the south line of the Hiawatha Children's Home Property, and to serve lots fronting 20th Sti N. W. in Proposed Woodgate 1st Subdivision. Fraser Construction Company, Rochester, Minnesota bid low of $79,146.40. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. Kamper moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 366-75abandoning Project No. 7501-0-75 J 8524 because the project 3- idl Ines t 376 4 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No 25 - November 3, 1975 Agenda Item E-11 is connected with Project No. 7505-0-75 J 8536 which can save money by being combined. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Zoning and Planned Unit Developments; amendir the Zoning Code of the City of Rochester enacted by Ordinance No. 165� by adding Sections 64.306 and 64.406 to the Rochester Code of Ordinances was given its second reading. Kamper moved, Larson second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. The Ordinance was adopted. F-1 Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 367-75 approving a resolution by the Public Utility Board making an amendment to a contract with Midland Constructors, Inc. for the construction of 115 KV Line from Cascade Creek to Zumbro River for a total amended price of $276,400.56 and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign said agreements. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Powers moved, Kamper second to adopt Resolution No. 368-75 approving a resolution by the Public Utility Board authorizing a contract with Pfeifer and Shultz, engineers to.. re -design a cooling tower No. II The contract amount to be based upon a scheduled fee which is attach- ed to the contract. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 369-75 approving a Public Utility'Board Resolution authorizing a release and indemn- ifying agreement dated October 8, 1975 between the City, Kehne Ele- ctric Company, Inc. and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company relative to the contract for electrical equipment installation, and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign said documents. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance relating to Refuse disposal sites operated by the City of Rochester and Charges for Disposal; amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Section 31.031, as amended by Ordinance Nos 1744 and 1767 was given its first reading. E-5 Kamper moved, McNary second to approve the semi-monthly bills in the amount of $397,488.52 ( List attached ). Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. H-1 Safe Driver Awards were presented to employees at 4:00 P.M. Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned upon motion by McNary and Second by Powers . Ayes (5). Nays (0). Motion Carried. A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the follow ing members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Kamper, Larson, Powers. Absent Alderman Strain. Alderman McNary arrived at 7:37 P.M. B-1 A Hearing on the Proposed assessment of Project No. 6303-4-73 J 8445 Improvements on 3rd Avenue N. W. from 14th Street N. W. to 600 feet South of 19th Street N. W. 9 I RECORD OF -.OFFICIAL :PROCEEDINGS OF THE! COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 25 - November 3, 1975 �i� Agenda Item B-1 Having no one present that wished to be heard,. President.Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Kamper second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 370-75 accepting and levying the assessments. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on the Planning Commission initiated amendment to the Land Use Plan to Change the Designation of the West Part of Lots 21 and 24, Allendale Subdivision from Commercial Use to being best suited for Medium density Residential Use. Wishing to be heard was Emil Pelnar of 2030 31st Place N. W. and lives between Lots 21 and 24, and in in favor of this change. Mr. Richard Stanger of 2025 31st Place N. W. was present and stated that he was not in favor of this change, his property would go down in value. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing, Kamper moved, McNary second to accept the Planning and Zoning .Commisions recommendation and approve the change. Upon Roll Call vote, Aldermen Allen, Kamper, and McNary voted Ayes (3)•, Aldermen Larson, Powers and President Postier voted nay - Nays (3). Powers moved, Larson second to grant the land use change to lot 21 to the medium density. Kamper moved, McNary second to table this until the next meeting when all the Council will be present to vote. Tabling motions take precident to any other Motion, Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-3 A Hearing on the Watermain extension to serve Outlot 1, Block 2, Hillview Resubdivision Project 6110-75 J 8543. No one was present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Kamper second to adopt the prepared Resolution No.1 371-75 ordering the project to be made. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-4 A Hearing on the Application for approval of the Final Plat of Meadow Park 12th Subdivision. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Kamper moved,. Powers second to adopt the prepared resolution No. 372-75 approving,this final plat. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 McNary moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution.No. 373-75 in which the City Council encourages economically sound business: -industries to expand locally and approves the issuance of revenue bonds under the Minnesota Industrial Act to finance the expansion.an & location of such industries within the City of Rochester. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, McNary second to approve the prepared resolution No. 374-75 authorizing the issuance of duplicate bonds for general obligation bonds series C Bond No's 941-942-943-944 and 945 . These bonds are in the principle amount of $1,000.00 each, and the registered owner has submitted a bond. and issues the implementation of the bonds, authorizations and signatures of the City Clerk and the transmittal of the bonds to the owner. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. 37 G RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 25 - November 3, 1975 COUNCIL Agenda Item F-1 An Ordinance relating to Zoning, the Zoning Board of Appeals, Notices required yards, off-street parking, and fences, walls and hedges, amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Sections 61.401, 61.503, 62.211, 62.212, and 63.204 was given its second:readng. Allen moved, McNary second to amend, -,the ordinace as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Allen moved, McNary second to adopt the ordinance as amended. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. H-1 Larson moved, Kamper second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a notice setting a hearing for the Sauna Licenses: This hearing to be held November 17, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. McNary moved, Allen second to adjourn the meeting until 7:30 P.M. November 10, 1975. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. City Clerk Information - November 3, 1975 1. Minutes of Standing Committee Meeting October 6, 1975. 2. Minutes of Standing Committee Meeting October 14, 1975. 3. Minutes of Standing Committee Meeting October 20, 1975. 4. Minutes .of Standing: -Committee Meeting October 27, 1975. 5. Letter from Fraser Construction Co. re: Agreement with City on Operation of a Tree Disposal Site. ( Ref. to City Administrator). 6. Letter from Dodge County Commissioners RE: Withdrawal of Dodge Soil and Water Conservation District from South Zumbro Watershed Project. ( Information ). 7. Letter from Richard Fryer, President of Association of Retarded Citizens, Inc. re: Funding of recreational therapist position. ( Information ). 8. Letter from Don Burdy, President of Rochester Community College Student Senate, RE: Appreciation for new bicycle path at college. ( Information ). 9. Letter from James Olson, President Charle's Homeowners Association, RE: HUD Sec. 8, Low Income Housing Proposals. 10. Letter from Dale A. Owens re: Removal of PCA Official Willis Matt son. 11. Minutes of the ROCOG Human Resources Advisory Committee Meeting September 10, 1975. 12. Letter from Ms Olinda Schroder RE: Injury from fall. ( ref: Attorney Insurance, and Public Services.) 13. Letter from Charles Frank RE: Injury from fall ( REF: Attorney, Insurance, and Public Services.). 14. Claim for Damages - Alpha Realty Corporation (REF: Attorney, and Insurance. 15. Referred to Zoning Board of Appeals: (1) Request for variance to encroach on sidewalk -7 Third Ave.N.W John Cokinos, Katina's Restaurant. 16. Letter from Cranston Office Machines RE: Customer Pkg (ref Traffi Eng.)