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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-1975RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE' COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 31 - December 15, 1975 Agenda Item A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. , the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Kamper, Larson, McNary, and Strain. Absent : Alderman Powers. Allen moved, Strain second to approve the mintues of the December 1, 1975 meeting with the following corrections. On Item F-1 bottom of page 393 the vote count was corrected to read (4) Ayes, and (0). Nays and Alderman Kamper stated that President Postier, Aldermen Kamper, and Strain were absent because they were attending the National League of Cities in Miami Florida. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-1 A Hearing on the Application for approval of the Final Plat of GF First Subdivision. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Larson moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 387-75 approving this plat. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on the Application for approval of the Final Plat of Replat of Lots 1,2,3,4, and Part of Lot 5, Block 1, Hendrick's Subdivision. Having no one present that wished to be heard,. President Postier closed the -hearing. Strain moved, Kamper second to adopt the preparec Resolution No. 388-75 approving this plat subject to the Consolidated Planning Department recommendations. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion Carried. C-1 Kamper moved, McNary second to approve the Mayor's appointments to the Human Rights Commission of Mark A. Armbrust of 3714 21st Avenue N. W. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-2 Kamper moved, Strain second to approve the appointment of Alderman Carol Kamper to the Citizens Participation.Committee of the Housing and Community Development Act of Sandy MacLaughlin of 3905 17th Avenue N. W. Mrs MacLaughlin will replace Lynda Woodhouse. Ayes (6) Nays (0). Motion.carried. D-1 Discussion of the Ci:ty Participation in Region 10 Development Commission. Wishing to be heard was Mr. Fred Kennedy of 410 6th Ave. S. W. He presented 1958 written petitions 1957 of them state desires for the City to get out of Region 10. Alderman Strain stated that we should not have a vote on that at this time, he thinks the Region may have some value, and to get out would be a mistake; and that we should look into the matter and meet with'various,groups pertaining to Region 10 before a decision is made. Alderman McNary also stated further study in the matter before a vote is taken. Alderman Larson thinks the Region should be an advisory capacity but not as a taxing power he thinks. they are taking over the elected type of government to those people who are not elected and if we were to continue in the Region as it is structured now, the city could be in serious trouble. Alderman Kamper stated that she -supports sta�terjents:__made;y: 395 , RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL . CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item D-1 D-2 E-1 E-2 Alderman McNary and Strain, and that a vote to get out tonight would not be good, she thinks we.. -should approach this as a community and desires a meeting with the School Board, and the County Commissioners and area legislatures. Mayor Smekta presented data from the Owatonna paper dated November 20, 1975 and a Chamber of Commerce had presented a survey and the Mayor read those comments. Mayor Smekta spoke in favor of Region 10. Alderman Allen stated he would vote against participation in Region 10, but you can't secede from the union and also wanted more information on it. President Postier stated that he would vote against it . Alderman Strain stated that concerns of Region 10 shoul( be put in writing and presented to the Committee of the Whole on December 22, 1975. Alderman Strain suggested that preparation of a method of survey be made and have more discussion. President Postier then stated that this matter would be presented to the Committee of the Whole on December 22, 1975 Mr. Jean McConnell of 1614 referendum on the One-way City Attorney, stated in'a 1975 that an election woul No. 475.58 if general obli project. If for some reas and an election were to be state legislation Or to am for such an election. Mr. desire to have such a refe present on behalf of the p people. Alderman Strain s Problem, and we should loo 3rd St. N. E. wished to be heard on the street project. Mr. Gerald Swanson letter to President Postier dated May 13, 1 be required under Minnesota Statutes lation bonds are sold to finance the above )n general obligation bonds are not used held it will be necessary to either obtain !nd the City Charter to expressly provide Jean McConnell was present and stated the -endum put on the ballot. He was not ,os or cons, but wanted the vote of the sated that he thinks we•have a traffic into the future traffic problems, and studies have been made by experts, and that we should abide by those guidelines in making the decision of the One-way street project. Mr. Roy Watson of the KahTer Corporation was present -and supported Mr. McConnell. Diane McConnell of 1614 3rd Street N. E. was present and spoke on behalf of Mr. John ChishorTm of Marquette Bank and Trust of Rochester and stated his support of a public referendum. Mr. Robe Hurrle of 410 6th Avenue S. W. was present and stated as citizen inpu- he supports the one way pair and appreciates what the city has done. Allen moved, Larson second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution and contract documents to conduct a management study of the Rochester Minnesota Police -Department. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion Carried. Kamper moved, Strain second to adopt the Resolutions No. 389-75, adopting the Minnesota Facilities Plan dated December 15, 1975 for collection and treatment of wastewater in Rochester, and Resolution No. 390-75 accepting and concurring with the recommended regional plan ( Regional Alternative No. 1) of the 1975 Regional Wastewater I Treatment Management Plan, Upper Zumbro River Watershed as this plan relates to collection and treatment of -wastewater in Rochester r� Agenda Item E-2 E- 3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 31 - December 15, 1975 and that the City of Rochester iii l l prepare a wastewater facility plan describing a wastewater collection and treatment plan for Roch,..:- and Resolution No. 391-75 authorizing the City Administrator to execute and file an application and any necessary amendments with the Environmental. Protection Agency, United States of America for a federal assistance grant for a Step # 2 Grant associated with tl stipulated upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant of the City of Rochester and the City Administrator is authorized and directed to furnish such information as said agency may request. Wishing to be heard was Mr. Joseph-oMayer of 215 8th Avenue N. W. Mr. Mayer had unanswered questions in the report under Steps for the proposed plant upgrade. Alderman Strain asked Mr. Mayer if he would be willing to discuss this with the Council and the Consult- ing Engineer, and Mr. Mayer stated he would. Mr. Jim Sebken,; Project Director of.the Joint Venture firm was present and explained the program to Mr. Mayer. Kamper moved, Strain second to approve the above resolutions. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. McNary moved, Strain second to instruct the City Administrator to prepare a letter notifying the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that the City of Rochester intends to seek amendments to the present stipulated effluent standards for Water Reclamation Plant and authori; the Advertisement for a consulting firm to review the present stipul- ated standards and prepare recommendations for amendments wherever: justified. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Allen second to approve the periodic estimates of the Fire and Crash Building at the Rochester Airport for work completed to date submitted by : McGhie and Betts $5,349.47; Nietz Electric $2,210.40; The Home Indemnity Company $14,095.80 ( Bonding Company for Saxton Company ) and Weichselbaum HSR $369.83. Ayes (6), Nays (0) . Motion carried. Larson moved, Strain second to approve the following change orders on Airport Terminal Contracts and requests for payments on Terminal Expansion contracts. J. McClure Kelly Total Change $504.47; Floyd Larson Construction - General Construction $1,189.76. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Strain second to approve payment on the following contracts.: Floyd Larson Construction $8,089.60 and J. McClure Kelly-$3,096.95. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Kamper second to approve the issuance of a cigarette license for Greenway Co-op of 545 16th Avenue N. W. Ayes (6), Nays (( Motion carried. McNary moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 392-75 accepting the low bid of Minnesota Tractor for an Allis- Chalmers 840B in the amount of _$18,430 for a front-end loader for the Street and Alley Department. Ayes (6), Nuys (0). Motion carried. ie 397. , RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 398 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 31 - December 15, 1975 Agenda Item E-9 E-10 E-8 E-11 E-12 H-1 F-1 McNary moved, Strain second that this Request for Traffic Improvement! on 16th Street S. W. be tabled until February 2, 1976 and referred to the traffic department for safety check. Upon Roll call vote, Aldermen Allen, Kamper, Larson, and President Postier voted nay, Nays (4), Aldermen McNary and Strain voted aye. Ayes (2), Motion denied. Mr. James Juhl of 626 16th Street S. W. was present and stated the dislike for the barriers put on the street, he said it is a speedway. Dr. Gordon Moore of 1605 6th Avenue S. W. also objecte( to this situation. Letters in protest were received from Mr. and Mrs, Robert Bradley of 1602 7th Avenue S. E.; and Mrs. Charles Bartholomew of 955 17 1/2 St. S. E. Mr. Jack Dolan, Traffic Engineer stated studies were being made, and it was a problem between the City and the County for maintenance of this. Also a temporary sidewalk was being considered. Larson moved, Allen second to remove the barriers i mmediately and .that the- Traffic,/Engineer with the cooperation of the County and the City secure easements for a walkway as soon as oossibl( The barM 6 rs.should be removed by January 5, 19.76. Ayes (6), Nays (0' Motion carried. Strain moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 393-75 requesting the Commissioner of Highways to conduct a speed zon study on 16th Street S. E. between T.H. 63 ( Broadway ) and CSAH # 1 ( llth Avenue S. E.). Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Kamper moved, Larson second to approve th e'semi-monthly bills ( list attached ) in the amount of $553,500.72. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Kamper second to instruct the City Attorney to up -date the Master Parking Resolution. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Kamper moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolutions 394-75, 395-75, 396-75 and 397-75 accepting assignment of securities in collateral in lieu of a depository bond from the following: 1. Northwestern National Bank of Rochester in the amount of $300,000.( First National Bank of Rochester securities released in the amount of $1,385,000.00; Marquette Bank and Trust Company of Rochester sub- stituted securities in the amount of $500,000.00; and Marquette Bank and Trust Company of Rochester additional securities in the amount of $1,100,000.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Mr. Richard Ehrick Chairman of the Downtown Development District Advisory Board was present and requested that a resolution be drawn setting the downtown development district boundaries. Larson moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 398-75 setting these boundaries. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance rezoning certain property and creating a Planned Unit Development known as PUD-13-24 ( Hoffman House ) was given its second reading. Kamper moved, Allen second to adopt the Ordinance as read. 1 Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF: OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ROCHESTER, Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 31 OF THE' COMMON COUNCIL M I N N ESOTA - December 15, 1975 F-1 Strain moved, Kamper second to adopt Resolution No. 399-75 approving an agreement between the City and ROCOG entitled "Force Account Agreement for Transportation Planning Services and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign said agreements. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution 400,approving a, resolution of a proposal of the Public Uti-lity Board for the sale of approximately 5.7 acres of land at $1,500. per acre and the'Mayor .and City Clerk are authorized and directed to sign said contract documents. This is with the Franklin Heating Station. Ayes (6) Nays (0); Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, McNary second to adopt Resolution No. 401-75 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board requesting authorization to adopt the rates proposed by Pfeifer and Shultz, Engineers which precludes payment of contributions to the City in lieu of taxes on energy acquisition adjustments. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 402-75 of the Public Utility Board requesting authorization to execute the release and indemnifying agreement dated November.5, 1975 between the City, Midland Constructors, Inc. and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company relative to the contract for construction of 115 KV line from the Cascade to Zumbro River and the Mayor and City C,,l:erk are authoriz( to sign said documents on behalf of the City.Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Strain moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 403-75 increasing the Authorized amount of Revenue bond financing for the proposed Rochester Methodist Hospital expansion project; amending Resolution No. 243-75. The increase is from $15,000,000. to $17,000,000. Ayes (6; Nays (0). Motion carried. H-1 Kamper moved, Allen second to set a public hearing on the tax incremer and the Development program regarding the Downtown Development Distric for January 26, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Allen second to adjourn the meeting until 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 17, 1975. Ayes (6),'Nays (0). Mo ion carried. City Clerk Information - December 15, 1975 1. Minutes of the Standing Committee - November 24, 1975 2. Minutes of the Standing Committee - December 8, 1975 3. Letter from Chamber of Commerce RE: Regionalism. 4. Suit against Floyd F. Whipple and the City of Rochester by Paul and Ruth Johnson ( Ref. to Attorney, Ins. and Public Services. 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