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CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
April 5, 1976 - Annual Meeting No. 1
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A-1 The Oath of Office was given by the City Clerk to Alderman -At -Large
Richard J. Postier, Aldermen Charles Gray, Carol Kamper, and James
Powers.
President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the
following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen;
Gray, Kamper, Larson, Powers and Strain. Absent: None.
Allen moved, Larson second to approve the minutes of the March 15, 19'
meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
C-1 113resident Postier gave the following annual address:
Honorable Mayor, Members of the City Council and Citizens of Rochester
It is my honor and pleasure to officially.congratulate Alderman Power!
and Kamper on their re-election to the City Council, and to congratuli
welcome Charles (Chuck)'Gray as a member of the City Council represen7
the Second Ward. On behalf of the City Council and citizens of Roche!
I wish to express our appreciation and gratitude to Jim McNary for hi
years of dedication and service to the City as Second Ward Alderman.
This is the seventh year I have had the honor of addressing you as
Council President. Each one of those years has presented new problem!
and challengesfor the Mayor and Council in the guidance of the City.
The Mayor and Council have responded commendably in meeting those
problems in an efficient and effective manner, and I remain confident
in our ability to effectively cope with them in the coming year.
In the past year we have made progress in coping with some of the
major issues facing us.
1. The step I studies for the proposed upgrading of the Water Re-
clamation Plant including the selection of a site for the upgraded
plant were completed, and the City is moving towards the preparation
of detailed construction plans and specifications. We will solve our
problems regarding engineering firms and treatment processes, as
rapidly as possible.
2. Real progress has been made to date in efforts to bring about
the revitilizition of the Downtown area. I.remain enthusiastic about
the prospects for the resurg;erideof development activity in our
downtown business district. It appears that the development district
legislation, used diligently, may provide stimulus needed to enhance
the economic vitality of this area. I would like to take this
opportunity to express the City's appreciation and gratitude to the
Downtown Development District Advisory Board for the time and effort
they have expended in formulating the tax increment plan for this arei
I will continue to support this program but with one presently known
reservation. Before the expenditure of any taxpayer's Money, includ-
ing acqusition of property or the demolition-: of buildings, there mus-
be a developer with money in hand, or bonded in such a way'as to
guarantee the completion of his project. We can ill afford to have a
Loring Avenue areas in the City of Rochester.
3. The Sewer and Water problems in the surrounding fringe area
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remains one of the most difficult issues facing our community. Some
progress in this area was achieved in 1975 by reaching tentative
agreement with Cascade Township concerning orderly annexation. The
voters of Cascade Township ratified this agreement in March of 1976,
and it will be submitted to the Council for action in the near future.
Discussions are also underway with Rochester and Marian Township
officials to reach similar agreement with those bodies. I wo.uld re-
commend that during 1976, the City, County and Township officials
work together to develop some overall plan to meet the sewer and
water needs of the fringe areas, establishing priorities, timetables,
capital costs and financing methods.
4. During 1975, we accomplished the merger of the City Planning
Department with the Olmsted Planning Department and the organization
seems to be functioning adequately. However, due to the large interes
the City has in its Planning , I believe that the City must be careful
that it does not lose its voice in the operation of this department.
There are two other issues of particular interest to me, to be faced
during the coming year. Namely, the City's involvement in the Region
10 Development Commission, and the proposed referendum on the One -
Way street pair. I must again raise my concerns about the Region 10
Development Commission and request that the Council take action to
withdraw from participation in the Commission.
Although the proponents of the Commission maintain it is not another
level of bureauracy and never will be, and that the Commission will
not impinge upon the duties and responsibilities of local units of
government, I believe that time will prove that it will become another
layer of bureaucracy and that it will impinge upon the rights of local
units of government.
I also believe that i:t.now is and will become an extra burden
the Taxpayers of our City, for a duplication of:efforts.now.han'dled
very efficiently and effectively by our local departments, already
on the payroll of the City of Rochester and in the county.
The Bi-Centennial year of 1976 is an appropriate time for the City
to reassess its role in the Regional Development Commission, and like
days of by -gone times in this wonderful country, people with intestina
Fortitude held .the Poston Tea Party, and I think the same type of
people in our City are awaiting some drastic action from the Council.
I believe that one of the factors contributing, to the greatness
of our nation is the strength and diversity of our Units of Local
Government, and I will continue to vigoroulsy oppose anything that migl
remove or destroy this strength.
The proposed One-way street pair is an issue which has plagued City
Councils for years and is a project to which I have been strongly
opposed. This is a project which has been, and is, very controversial
and has a strong impact on all of the citizens of Rochester. It is
a project for which I believe the voters of the City should have a
direct say in whether or not it is initiated. I am hopeful that the
proposed Charter amendment will become a reality and the people will
have an opportunity to be heard on this project, either supporting
or rejecting it, and finally settling this issue. I will accept the
wishes of the people, regardless of the result, and hope the Council
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would do the same. Although we have not always agreed on certain
issues, I feel that we have done a good job in working together to
meet difficult challenges and make Rochester the kind of City that
people are proud to be a part of. I am looking forward to continue
working with you to meet that important goal.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Powers moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No.
127-76 adopting the Roberts Rules of Order, Revised as rules for
conduct of business during the official year commencing April 1,
1976. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Kamper moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 128-
76 adopting the Rules and Regulations for the order of business of
the Common Council commencing April 1, 1976 as follows:
1. Roll Call. The roll call of the Common Council shall be had and
taken in its alphabetical order according to the names of the members
except that the name of the President of the Common Council shall
be called first at the first roll call of each meeting and then
after that at that meeting , his name shall be called and vote taken
after the expression of each of the other members of the said Common
Coun ci 1 .
2. Reading and approval of the minutes of the preceding meeting.
3. At the first meeting, the appointment of officers and committees.
4. Public Hearings.
5. Reading of petitions and communications.
6. Reports of committees. All reports of committees shall hereafter
be made in writing, unless ordered otherwise by said Common Counci
7. Unfinished business.
8. Resolutions and Bills
9. Ordinances
IO.New Business from Council members.
1 l .Adjournment.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Powers moved, Kamper second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 129.
76 establishing the standing committees of the Common Council of the
City of Rochester are hereby established:
A. Finance Committee
B. Public Works Committee
C. Public Safety Committee
Section 2. Committee Functions. The foregoing standing committees
shall consider such matters and perform such functions and duties
as are referred or assigned to them by the Common Council or by
the President of the Common Council. The general jurisdiction of
each standing committee is as follows:
A. Finance Committee - B. Public Works Committee C. Safety Comr
1. Finance 1. Streets and Alleys 1. Police Dept.
2. Budgeting 2. Sewers -Sanitary & Protection
3. Personnel Storm 2. Fire Dept. &
4. Investments 3. Watermains & Towers Protection
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5. City Hall 4. Building Code & Insp. 3. Traffic Control
6. Library 5. Special Assessments & Parking
7. Insurance (a) Feasibility report 4. Public Safety
8. Taxes (b) Award of contract 5. Licenses
9. Purchasing 6. Planning and Zoning 6. Parks and
IO.Miscellaneous 7. Annexations Playgrounds
ll.Special Assessments 8. Lighting 7. Health Dept.
(a) Calculation of costs9. Public Utilities 8. Recreation
(b) Preparation and IO.Public Grounds 9. Music DePt.
adoption of Assessment roll IO.Civil Defense
Section 3. Each committee shall be composed of not less than three
members who shall be appointed by the President of the Common Council
at the beginning of each official year. In making appointments to
the several committees, the President shall also designate which member
shall be chairman of the Committee.
Section 4. All prior standing committees of the Common Council are
hereby dissolved and all matters referred to those committees are
hereby reassigned to the new standing committees. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
C-3 Powers moved, Kamper.,, second to table the appointments made by President
Postier until the evening. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
C-4 Mayor Alex P. Smekta gave the following address:
Good Afternoon. May I wish all of you the very best this coming year,
and of course, a very special welcome to our new Councilman, Mr. Charles
Gray. Chuck, this coming year will be a year of learning, a year
of anguish and sometimes doubt, but with the best interests of the
City first and foremost in our decisions, we will maintain the
quality of lift in Rochester that puts us in the number two spot as
"Best all Around City in the Nation".
Jim McNary has been a tribute to his ward and the citizens of Rochester.
We owe him a debt of gratitude for six years of.,fai.thful service.
1975 has been a year of challenge; a year of evaluation and a year
of accomplishment. In retrospect we realize.that many things have been
accomplished. On January 1, 1975 our City Planning Department was
absorbed to form the'consolidated Planning Department for Rochester
and Olmsted County. Although I have apprehension that Rochester's
interests may be forgotten, we are willing to work, not to be
consolidated in name only but in every sense of the word - to merge
into a solid union to work together and thus strengthen the capa-
bilities and functions of this department.
In 1975 we built the new Fourth Avenue Northwest bridge which will
accelerate traffic flow i.n the future. That bridge was long in
coming but we are glad it's here. In October of 1975 we completed
all wheelchair ramps in the downtown area and many sidewalks and
curbs were replaced, yet there is much more to be done. Specifically,
First Avenue between Second Street and First Street Southeast, and
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First Avenue between Second Street Southwest and Third Street South-
west. The condition of those streets is deteriorating to the point
where action.will be necessary this year. We were able, to a small
degree, to rectify the damage that was done through the severe storm
of June, 1974. We are pleased to see that flood control protection
facilities for the "Mayo Run" areas are being properly developed
for further protection in that area..
My compliments to the City Council in helping the dream of many of
our citizens become a reality be the construction of the Hiawatha
Children's Home; A home that will be a model for the entire State.
The Council showed concern for the homebound elderly through the
nutritional assistance plan - over 6,580 meals were served to the
homebound this past year, or an average of 235 meals per week. Seniol
citizens have expressed their appreciation and gratitude to us and
especially to you, the Council, for effecting the plan of sub-
sidizing bus rates for senior citizens. Through prodding and the
untiring efforts of Priscilla White, we have the 911 emergency number
in use. We hope that someday.this will not only be countywide but
statewide, and hopefully nationwide.
We were pleased to see consultants hired for the Sewage Treatment
Plant. This is a big project and will take years to complete. There
is no question that it has and will continue to create controversy,
but nevertheless it is a "must" project. We are glad to see the
bikeway project completed and the bikeways used by students and other
citizens.
After months of hard work, the development district boundaries were
set at 99.1 acres for Downtown Development. We only hope that this
will come to pass and I am sure it will because of the interest
shown by the community, by labor, and of course, City government.
It is a must if the downtown area is to be rejuvenated andthe tax
base stabilized.
In last year's "State of the City" message, I called for an evaluatior
of all City Departments. Since that time, consultants for the Law
Enforcement center have been selected; we have seen reorganization
in the Park and Recreation Department and the Public Services Depart-
ment. Now we are happy to see the League of Minnesota Municipalities
study. is underway. It is important, you and I as elected officials,
should always be alert to constant evaluation of costs and services
of local government. The league study is one way we can do this.
Last year I called your attention to the over crowded conditions that
exist at the Public Services Department. I commented on the fact that
work conditions are not conducive to efficiency or quality of work.
Although nothing has been done this past year, I again suggest'and
recommend that the City Administrator and the Public Services Director
Roger Plumb, sit down and evaluate the needs of the Public Services
Department. We suggest that with the departure of County Court from
City Hall, the space used by them be utilized. With a minimum of
redecorating this space could be used by some of the over crowded
divisions of Public Services. This space is available - Let's make
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use of it. It will cut down on renovation costs on the present
Fourth Street Southeast location. The services of this department
would be readily available to people in the downtown area.
It is with reluctance I call your attention to some of the comments
of our employees and their dissatisfaction with the present insurance
handling. I urge that the City Administrator and his department
evaluate the present program so we can be of better service to our
employees. It appears to me that changing insurance companies
every other year does not enhance the City's position. We would
prefer that a local individual handle our insurance problems
and services.
Our Utility Department is on the threshold of evaluation of the site
and type of electrical plant that we will be needing for the future
development and progress of the City of Rochester. I do not envy the,
job. We are pleased to have the excellent Board and manager we
have today, and we are confident the decisions they make will benefit
the City for many years to come.
We are hoping the One -Way street referendum will happen in May
before people start going on vacations. I would urge the Council
take whatever action is necessary to expedite this referendum.
We call your attention to the condition that exists in the Dog
Catcher Department. Mr. Robert Blakely is an excellent employee and
does a superb job handling the animals, but he does need help and
I urge the City Council to instruct the Administrator and the Pe rsonn(
Department to hire an additional employee to assist Mr. Blakely. He
simply cannot handle the job alone; furthermore, I believe Roger
Plumb should be asked to look over the building and redecorate the
living quarters.
Barrels of ink and tons of paper have been used to write the pros and
cons of Region 10. I have no hang-ups on this. I have expressed
my feelings that it is a creation of the State legislature and I
am sure that if there is dis-satisfaction, the next time the State
legislature meets action will be taken to amend the process and
services of Regionalism.
We are in the throes of evaluating our Police Department with one
thing in mind only, and that is to give our citizens and taxpayers
better service. I suggest and recommend to the City Council that a
similar study be undertaken of our Fire Department. We are proud
of our Fire and Police Departments, but it behooves us we continue
being ever vigilant in seeing that the services of both are the very
best.
The Quality of the Rental units in the City of Rochester is improving
because of the fine work that has been done by Mr. Bob Hague. However
we have been contacted by members of the Housing Board of Appeals and
Mr. Hague who told us of the necessity of having additional help
this summer. Mr. Hague and members of the Board agree that a college
student could be worked in as an assistant inspector. Because of
the heavy workload, the secretary is swamped. I would suggest and
recommend that she be given assistance by hiring a clerk -typist for
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loaned to him from the Public Service Department. This man will be
going back to his department on or about April 15,1976. I have
discussed it with Roger Plumb and he concurs that the Building and
Safety Department , especially Bob Hague, needs immediate help.
I urge and ask the Council to take immediate action in this departmeni
Mr. Hague tells me he has a back log of 150 inspections with more
additions each month. We cannot and must not allow the quality of
rental units deteriorate. The role of an elected official is not
easy. The position requires a lot of study and a great deal of
common sense. Local government is truly the grass roots of all
government. In the positions that you and I hold, we are damned if
we do, and damned if we don't. I have always found the best policy
is to be damned and do it, if -it's for the good of the City and it's
people. I am looking forward to working with all of you - rest
assured, the open door policy we have extends to everyone.
C-5 k1len moved, Powers second to approve the Mayor's reappointment'to the
Public Utility Board of Clair Seibert 1434 Damon Court S. E. and
Thomas Doyle 2204 17th Avenue N. W. Their terms will expire on.April,
1978. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
C-6 Larson moved, Kamper second to approve the appointment of Carol Kampe
Sixth Ward Alderman of Mrs. Ellen BenJry, to the Committee on Urban
Environment. Mrs. Bendry will replace Connie Steward who resigned.
Mrs. Bendrys' term will expire April, 1978. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
D-1 Strain moved, Allen second to refer the procedure of auctioneer's
license and the requirements to the Committee of the Whole for furthe
discussion. Mr. Les Olson, Auctioneer, was present and wished to be
heard. Mr. Olson stated that many auctioneers were not getting the
required licenses, and he did not think it was fair that some needed
to get them and others did not. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-1 Powers moved, Kamper second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 130-
76 initiating tfie quick take proceedings for acquisition of Right -of -
Way needed for the widening of South Broadway from the South end of tf
South Broadway bridge to the junction of T.H. 14 and for the --proposed
Golden Hill storm.sewer. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried-.
E-2 Strain moved, Larson second to approve the prepared Resolution'1o.
1.31-76- approving the agreement for consulting services between the
City of Rochester and -Clarence Simonowicz Associates relating to the
Downtown Development.District.. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-3 Powers moved, Strain second to. terminate the Bus Subscription Service
as of April 30, 1976. The program proved very costly and the number
of riders were minimal. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-4 Larson moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 132-
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stating that the agreement between the City of Rochester and TenEch
Environmental Consultants, Inc. pertaining to a limhological study
to obtain a change in the PCA's sewage effluent standards be modified
by the addition of the paragraph set forth in the attached Exhibit
A pertaining to the publication of study information, and the Mayor
and City Clerk are author. zed to sign an amendment to said agreement
for such purpose. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Larson moved, Allen second to instruct the Public Service Department
to investigate federal funding for the bus shelter project. Ayes (7)
Nays (0). Motion carried. Mr. Lon Smith of the Chamber of Commerce
was present for questions on this program.
Allen moved, Powers second to authorize the Finance Department to
make a lump sum payment of $1540 to Kermit Bormann to compensate him
for a ten percent permanent partial disability of his right wrist
pursuant to the Workmen's Compensation laws. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
Strain moved, Gray second to establish the date of the special electi
on the question of the Referendum on the One-way pair to be held on
May 4, 1976 in the City of Rochester from 7:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Powers moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 133-7
designating the Rochester Post -Bulletin as the official paper to
publish the official printing and advertising of the City of Rocheste
for the year April 1, 1976 to April 1, 1977. A bond in the amount
of $1,000.00 has been submitted. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Larson moved, Kamper second to approve the following licenses and
bonds'for renewal on a yearly basis: Spa Tavern; Hunt Drug Store;
Hillcrest Pharmacy; Ruffalo Drugs; Weber and Judd Company;
Snyder's Drug Store (2); Osco Drug Store (2); Reeves Drug; Eagle Drug;
Weber and Judd Company; Conss Beer and Grocery; Pik-N-Pak Stores (3);
Hibbings Food Center; Sheppards Grocery; Ed's Pik Quik Market;
Sunny Market; Hueys Cigar Store; Happy Dan Markets; Jacks IGA (3);
7-Eleven Food Store; Pantry Grocery; John's Country Boy; Pasco
Marketing; Larson's Standard; Superamerica #37; Superamerica #36;
Scott's Westside Station; Scott's Northside Station; Scott's Beltline
Texaco; Hillcrest 66; Daly's Westside Mobil; Mico Oil Co, Inc.;
Fas Gas; Holiday Texaco; Pasco Marketing, Sinclair; B & F Distributing
Western Stores Div. Continental Oil Company; Greenway Co-op Employees
Club (3); Jensen Standard Service; Jack's Texaco; Andrist Apco;
Imperial Service Station; Holiday Station Stores; Hillcrest Skelly;
Holiday Station Stores; Golden Hill Standard; Apache Standard; Jim &
5tan's Standard; Elliott No. 52 Mobil; Deep Rock; Louis Herrick;
East Center Standard; Hayden's Silver Lake Standard; Wondrow's
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Clutch & Transmission Service; Virgil J. Nelson; Eddies Mobil
Service; Fas Gas #4; Valhalla Standard; Ear Wax; The Look Nook;
Brown Hotel; City Hall Employees; Ray -Mar Motel; Inc.; Libby,
McNeill & Libby; Alpek Sheet Metal & Roofing; -The -Keg; V:F:W.;
Papa 'John's; Shakeys Pizza Parlor; Barrell Inn;Richards Roost;
Macs Restaurant; Erdman Supermarketg(4)'; Food Bonanza; Jims Ranch
Market;Red'Owl Stores,' Inc.- (3); Piggly Wiggly; Barlow Foods;.
Just=Rite Supermarket; Bob's Liquor Store;' Northgate Liquor;
Joe's Liquor; Deluxe Liquor Store; Andy's Liquor Store; Huey's
Liquor Store; Hillcrest Liquor; Gopher Liquor Store; -Buckeye Liquor;
Daly Liquor Store; Valhalla Bottle Shoppe; Rochester Liquor; Bacchus;
Ra.hler Hotel; Holiday Inn Downtown; Recreation Lanes; Tropic Bowl;
Colonial Lanes;Rochester State Hospital; The Rochester Bank & Trust
Company; Subway Newstand; Chateau Theatre; Oakview Theatre; Octopus
Car Wash; Arthur Hotel; Vo-Tech Bookstore; Tempo - Buckeye Store;
Zumbro Hotel; Ability Building Center; S'amgs Cheese Mart; Marigold
Foods, Inc:; Miracle Mile Laundromat; K-Mart;.Waters Instruments, Inc
Beverly -Colonial Hotel; Inn Towne Motel; Center Towne .Travel Inn;
Fifth Avenue Motel; Colony Inn; Union Bus Depot; Viking -Pioneer, IBM
Building #648; Conolly's Downtown Motel; The Pub Bar; The Mustard
House at.Hollands (2); Hardy's Bar-B-Q;. East Side Inn; Barry's
Restaurant; Mr. Pizza; Murph.'s; Bob.'s 63 Cilub; Pizza Hut (2);
Michaels Restaurant; Carlton Hotel; Skyways of Rochester; The Ground
Round; Fraternal Order of Eagles; American Legion C1ub;Loyal Order
of Moose; AFL-CIO; BPO Elks Club 1091; Ramada Inn; Holiday Inn South;
North Star Bar; Louie's Bar; Roky Bar; Depot House Restaurant;
Tropic Lounge; Cafe Internationale; Happy Warrior; -Town House;
Hollywood Lounge; Golden George; A & W Drive -In; Wongs Cafe;
Broadway.Cafe; Burger Ring #258; Carousel Cafe; Carters Restaurant;
Cheap Charlie's Cafe; Cue-T-Cafe; Darrell's Restaurant; Green Parrot
Cafe; Happy Chef Restaurant; Hardees Restaurant; Henry's Drive -In;
Mister Donut; Mr. Quick; Northgate Dairy. Freeze; Perkins Cake & Steak
(2); R-Tic Drive -In; Von Feldts Restaurant; White House Cafe; Wade's
Broiler; Hillcrest Country Kitchen; The Mustard House at Hollands;
Do -Nut Hut; Arthur Treachers; Olympik Village; Motel 6.; F.W. Woolwort
(2); Sears Roebuck:& Company; Rochester Post -Bulletin; Civic Concessi
Northwestern Bell Telephone; Crenlo, Inc.; Rochester Community Colleg
Mayo Clinic -Medical Science Bldg; Methodist Hospital; Clements Chevrc
Continental Baking Company; Daytons;(2);-Penneys; Vikings Olds;
Adamsons Motors; Donaldsons;'Mr. Steak; N.H.E.; Scotty's Shell Servic
Seven -Up Plant; Soldiers Field Apartments; Tore Skelly Service;
Court House; Nelson T.V. & Appliance; Texaco East; Crossroads Laundre
Cole-Thomas.Ltd.; Dans Standard; Village Laundromat; Steins Silver Le
Standard; Valhalla Recreational Center; Bonanza Sirloin Pit; Antons
Grill; The.Embers.; Mini Mall; Greenway Station #1; Northwest Texaco;
Lantern Lounge; Steins Northwest Standard.
3 Bowling Alley Licenses
Colonial Lanes; Tropic Bowl; Recreation Lanes:-
ll Sewer and Drain Connector License
Badger Sewer & Water; Kirckof Plumbing & Heating; Gopher Sanitary
Plumbing; The Sanitary Company; Neill Plumbing and Heating;
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Fraser Construction Co.; Floyd Larson Construction Co.; Rochester
Petroleum Equipment;' James Nielson-Littrup Nielson; Viker & Sorenson
Kepp Co.; M.P. Overend.
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Tilford Brothers Cement Co.; Doyle Connor Co.; Alvin E. Benike, Inc;;
Littrup Neilson, Inc.; Floyd Larson Construction Co.; C & B enterpri
es;
O.A. Stocke, Inc.; Weis Builders, Inc.; Fraser Construction Co.;
Vonch Concrete Co.; Kepp Co.; Floyd Whipple; Maxine Ryan; Harold Hanson;
B. DeWitz; C.M. Boutelle & Sons, Inc.
1 Junk Dealer License
Rochester Iron & Metal Company
4 Sign Erector License
Triad Sign Service, Inc; Ace Advertising, Inc; Vogel Outdoor
Advertising; James-D. Abel.
1 House Movers License
Lysne Construction , Inc.
1 Roller Skating License
Skate Country
21 ON Sale 3.2 Beer Licenses
Spa Tavern; Richards Roost; Mac's Restaurant; Papa John's Pizza;
Hardy's Bar-B-Q; Shakeys Pizza Parlor; Barrel Inn; The Keg;
Con's Beer & Grocery; Lou's Place; Bobs 63 Club; Pizza Hut;
Recreation Lanes; East Side Inn; Mr. Pizza; Colonial Lanes;
Barry's Restaurant; Tropic Bowl; Pizza Hut; Fraternal Order of Eagle
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Murph's Bar; Soldiers Field Concessions; Eastwood Golf Concessions;
The Pub Bar; Beltline Tavern:
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Spa Tavern; Huey's Cigar Store; Jack's IGA (3); 7-Eleven Food Store;
John's Country Boy; Pantry Grocery; Hardy's Bar-B-Q; Erdmans Southsi
e
Super Valu:; Erdmans Northside Super Valu; Erdmans Hillcrest Super Va
u;
Shakeys Pizza Parlor; Barrel Inn; Food Bonanza; Red Owl Stores, Inc.
(3); Jim's Ranch Market; The Keg; Con's Beer & Grocery; Lou's Place;
Pik-N-Pak Stores (3); Hibbing Food Center; Bob.'s 63 Club;.Barlow Foods;
Snyder Drug (2); Piggly Wiggly; Ed's Pik Quik; Sunny Market; Recreation
Lanes; East Side Inn; Colonial Lanes; Barry's Restaurant; Tropic Bowl;
Mr'. Pizza; Murph's; Golden Georges; Soldiers Field Concession;
Eastwood Golf Concession; The Angler; Happy Dan's Market; -The Pub Ba
;
Just -Rite Supermarket; Beltline Tavern; Piggly Wiggly• Erdmans South
Bdwy.
27 Master Plumber Licenses
Berghorst Plumbing & Heating; J.LeRoy Kelly; Kirckoff Plumbing &
Heating; Fred -Schnell; Jemme Wickersham; Robert Langton; James Barry
Ronald L. Harris; Leslie R. Lance; Leonard Lampland; Richard Tointon
Robert C. Neill, Jr.; James Krudwig; Elmer C. Kruesel; H. Dornack &
Sons; Lloyd Bennett; Ray E. Purves; Charles F. Hiley; James W. Pfeff
r;
Sam Russell; William L. Gander; Julian B. Renaux; Bernard 0. Nesler;
John Blee; Anthony M. Roetzler; Joseph Cozik;,Ellis M. Carter;
Donald Ahlstrom; John A. Scheid —
39 Master Installer Licenses
Thomas W. Mahon; John Blee; Thomas J. 'Brogan; William M. Keehn;
Donald C. Hodsdon; Kenneth Berghorst.; Ronald-L. Harris; James A.
Mitchell; Bernard Kirckof•, Garfield Roadway; L.M. Edwards; Fred
Schnell; James R. Rouse; Ronald F. Kocher; Leslie R. Lance;
H.W. Thompson; Robert W. Langton; William L. Gander; Richard A. Bind
r;
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G.Richard Palen; Bernard 0. Nesler; James W . Pfeffer; Charles F.
Hiley; Ray E. Purves; W.R. Dornack; C.J. Porter; Raymond Zobel;
Robert W. Blake; Oswin H. Elker; Karl M. Byboth; Arlowe W. Esau;
Darrell Renaux; J. LeRoy Kelly; Arthur Mengedoth; James Barry;
Elmer C. Kruesel; David Niebuhr; Robert C. Neill, Jr.; Loren Woodhou
Adrian J. Ronnenberg; John A. Scheid; Jerome J. Rein:
32 Heating Contractor Licenses
Berghorst Plumbing & Heating; Peoples*Natural Gas; A. Binder & Sons;
Advanced Heating & A.C. Inc.; Renaux Brothers; John Blee Plumbing
& Heating; Barry Plumbing; Harris Mechanical Contracting Co.;
Alpek Sheet Metal; Edwards Sheet Metal; Kirckof Plumbing & Heating;
Schnell Plumbing & Heating; Rouse Mechanical,*Inc.; Lance -Plumbing
& Heating; Thompson -Yaeger, Inc.; Drain Master Plumbing & Heating;
Gander P & H; Palen/Kimball Co.; Rochester Plumbing & Heating;
Pfeffer Plumbing & Heating; The Sanitary .Company; Ray's Plumbing
& Heating; H. Dornack & Sons; "Utility Sales; Maass Plumbing;
D & D Refrigeration; Neill P & H; Woodhouse Brothers Inc.; Ronny's
Plumbing & Heating; C & S Plumbing;,J.MdC_lure Kelly Co:; J.A.
Mitchell Welding; John A. Scheid.
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Rochester City Lines, Licenses No. 1-14.
The following bonds are submitted
Western Surety Company
Badger Sewer & Water $1,000.00
Lysne Construction 711500.00
Rochester Iron & Metal Co. 1,000.00
Dames D. Abel 1,000.00
Ace Advertising Inc. 19000.00
Kepp Co., Inc. 1,000.00
Gopher Sanitary Co. 1,000.00
Rochester Plumbing & Heating 1,000.00
Fred Schnell 1,000.00
Wicks Plumbing & Heating 1,000.00
Drain Master 1,000.00
Barry Plumbing & Heating 1,000.00
Ronald L. Harris 1,000.00
L.R. Lance 1,000.00
Richard Tointon 1,000.00
Joseph Cozik 1,000.00
Robert C. Neill, Jr. 1,000.00
James Krudwig 1,000.00
Maass Plumbing & Heating 1,000.00
Sam Russell 1,000.00
Gander Plumbing & Heating 1,000.00
Julian Renaux 1,000.00
Merle's Plumbing 1,000.00
Renaux Brothers Plumbing & Heating5,000.00
Barry Plumbing & Heating 5,000.00
Ronald L. Harris 5,000.00
Fred Schnell 5,000.00
L.R. Lance 5,000.00
Drain Master 5,000.00
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Gander Plumbing & Heating
Rochester Plumbing & Heating
Ray's Plumbing & Heating
H. Dornack & Sons
Maass Plumbing & Heating
Robert-C. Neill, Jr.
Woodhouse Brothers
C & S Plumbing & Heating
•Federal Insurance Co.
Kirckof Plumbing & Heating (2)
Kirckof Plumbing & Heating
$5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000:00
5,000.00
5,000.00
59000.00
5,000.00
1,000.00
5,000.00
Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.
Vogel`Outdoor Advertising 1,000.00
Thompson -Yaeger, Inc. 5,000.00
.Capitol Indemnity Cor
Littrup Nielson, Inc. 1,000.00
Floyd Larson Const. Co. 1,000.00
Leonard Lampland 1,000.00
Alpek Sheet Metal 5,000.00
D & D Commercial Refrigeration 5,000.00
North River Insurance Co.
James R. Rouse -� 59000.00
Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co.
Neill Plumbing & Heating 1,000.00
Travelers Indemnity Co.
Viker & Sorenson, Inc. 1,000.00
Utility Sales & Engineering 5,000.00
United States Fidelitv & Guaranty Co.
Triad Sign Service 1,000.00
Fraser Construction Co. 1,000.00
Sentry Insurance Co. of America
Rochester Petroleum Equipment Co. 1,000.00
Safeco Insurance Co.,
The Sanitary Co. (2)• 1,000.00
Sanitary Co., Inc. 5,000.00
State Surety Company
J. McClure Kelly Co.- 1,000.00
J. McClure Kelly Co.- 5,000.00
Great American Insurance Co.
Anthony M. Koetzler 1,000.00
Palen/Kimball Co. 5,000.00
Co.
Lloyd Bennett $1,000 00
John Blee 1,000 00
John Blee 5,000 00
Reliance Insurance Co.
James W: Pfeffer 1,000 00
Edward Sheet'
Metal 5,000 00
James W. Pfeffer 5,000 00
Continental Insurance Go.
Peoples Natural
Gas 5,000 00
Fidelity & Deposit Co.
Ronny's Plumbing
& Heating 5,000 00
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E-10 Allen moved, Powers second to approve the following.license applicati ns:
Dance Permit from St. Raphaels Guild for a dance at the Mayo Civic
Auditorium on May 7, 1976. Applicants are Alice M. Reiners and
Jennie Faulhaber. This is for Father Kapoun. Dance permit from Skate
Country for a dance on April 6, 1976. Applicant is Reggie A. Rasner,
Jr. Application for "Off -Sale" Beer Licenses for Donald N. Orke dba
as "The Angler" at 1117 N. Broadway; Veronica H. Marquardt for "On an
Off -Sale Beer for the Eastwood Golf Course concession and Soldiers
Field Golf Course Concession. Off -Sale Beer from Michael W. Busch
dba Happy Dan's Market at 2245 Park Lane. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
E-11 Larson moved, Allen second to rebid the 8 Police cars and the Fire
Department cars. The reasoning was to get a price on full size cars
as well as intermediate. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain
moved, Allen second to rebid the Fire Department car with radio and
without the Air-conditioning and the slipped differential. Ayes (7),
Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Strain second to accept the
bid of the sub -compact cars (2) for the Public Services Department
of the low bid of Universal Ford in; -the amount of $5,569.84. Ayes (7)
Nays (0). Motion carried. ( Resolution No. 134-76 ).
E-12 Kamper moved, Larson second to accept the bid of $2,200.00 for'the
sale of a 6'3" Grand Piano held by the Music Department. The bidder
was Rochester Community College and the proceeds from this piano are
intended to be. used for the purchase of various musical instruments.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-13 Larson moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 135-7
approving the additional securities in the net amount of $200,000.00
in collateral in lieu of a depository bond from the First National
Bank Rochester, Minnesota. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
E=15 Larson moved,.Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 136-
76 approving the 1976 salaries for the City Attorney and the Assistan
City Attorney's effective January, 1976. City Attorney $32,000;
Assistant City Attorney(s) - Two - in the amount of $15,300. Ayes (7)
Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-16 Powers moved, Kamper second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 137-
76 approving the variances to the Subdivision ,Ordinance pertaining
to the proposed Re -Plat of Lot 2, Block 8, "19 Norwest". This is to
allow creation of Outlot "A", and this is needed to remove an encroac -
ment problem. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-17 Allen moved, Gray second to approve the prepared Resolution No. 138=
76 covering the following: 1. Delete Paragraph (7) of Section D, Truck
Loading Zones and 2. Add Paragraph (2.6) of Section J., Passenger an
Commodity Loading Zones to read: (2.6) West Center Street on the South
side 45 feet more or less immediately West of the vacated alley between
the Kahler Hotel and the Kahler Parking ramp. This amends Rochester
Code of Ordinances Section 147.700. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carri d.
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Kamper moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolutions No.
139-76 and 140-76 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering
preparation of the assessment roll and order a hearing on the
proposed assessment as follows: Project 7308-0-73 Part II, J 8496
Sanitary Sewer Trunkline along Chicago and Northwestern Railroad from
East Line W 1/2 NW 1/4 Section 34-107-14 to the West line SE 1/4
Section 29-107-14. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. The hearing
will be held May 17, 1976.
Strain moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolutions No.
141-76 and 142-76 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordering
preparation of the assessment roll and order a hearing on the
proposed assessment as follows: Project 7308-0-73 Part I, J 8485
Sanitary Sewer Trunkline along Chicago and Northwestern Railroad from
the East line W 1/2 NW 1/4 Section 34-107-14 to the West line SE 1/4
Section 29-107-14. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. The hearing
will be held May 17, 1976.
Strain moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 143-
76 pursuant to Rochester Code of Ordinances Section 147.700 amending
paragraph 3.5 of Section I, Zone A., 12 Minute meters to read:
(3.5) North Broadway on the West side for 20 feet more or less beginni
at a point 125 feet more or'less South of 2nd Street Northwest. Ayes
(7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Kamper moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 144-
76 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be received
at 11:00 A.M. on April 28, 1976 the following: Project 6305-1-76
J 4958 Storm Sewer, Subdrains, and. Resurfacing on 5th Avenue N. E.
from Northern Heights Drive to the West Line of Lot 6, Block 4,
Northern Heights 1st Addition. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Powers moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 145-
76 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be received
at 11:00 A.M. on April 28, 1976 the following: Project 6110-75
J 8543 Watermain Extension in 20th Street'N. W. from Telemark Lane N.
to lath Court N. W. to serve Outlot 1, Block 2, of Hillview Resubdivis
of Outlot 1, Block 25 and Outlot 2, Block 26.Elton Hills 7th Subdivisi
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Powers moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolutions 146-76
147-76 and 148-76 requesting the City Clerk to advertise for bids
for the seasons supply of the following maintenance materials for the
Street and Alley Division: Washed Sand, gravel and crushed rock;
Cutback asphalt and emulsion; Plant mixed bituminous. Bids to be
opened at 11:00 A.M. April 15, 1976. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion
Carried.
Strain moved, Powers second to approve the request of Patrick Champion
402 16th Street S. W. to receive permission to connect to the Rocheste
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E-24 sewer and water system with the understanding that he complete the
annexation of this land to the City of Rochester. The legal descript-
ion of the land in question is E 112 of Lot 1, Block 1, Ctv 44,
Plat 8380 Parcel 100, Golden Hills Addition. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-25 Larson moved, Kamper second to approve the preparation of the officia'
street map prepared for the N.E. Quadrant of U.S. 52 North and: 37th
Street N. W. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 P.M.
Powers moved, Strain second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays
(0). Motion carried.
A-1 lPresident Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the
'following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen,
Gray, Kamper, Larson, Powers and Strain. Absent: None.
Strain moved, Kamper second to change the order of hearings and
have B-8 first on the agenda. The Army Corps of Engineer's requested
this because of a business appointment later in the evening.
Ayes (5),.Nays (2). Aldermen Allen and Powers voting Nay. Motion
carried.
B-8 A Hearing on the Flood Control in South Fork Zumbro River Basin.
Wishing to be heard was Forrest*T. Gay, III Colonel Corps of Engineer
District Engineer from St. Paul and Harry M. Major, Soil Conservation
Service State Conservationist from St. Paul, James Wright, Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources and -presented maps, and.information
regarding the flood control program. Also wishing to be heard was
Mr. Willis Mattison of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and
stated a number of concerns regarding the program. Mr. Ralph Wright
of Mayo High School read a statement from the Board of Education
and stated more study is needed. Mr. Charles Fried of the Sierra Clul
was concerned about the cost of this program. Harry L. Buck of
the Citizens Advisory.Committee was present for questions, and James
L.Hoffman of the Lake Zumbro Improvement Association will send in a
letter from his association on their views. Margaret Brimijoin was
present and asked questions from the Corps of Engineers-; Dr. Philip
Gentling introduced his son Colin Gentling who spoke regarding his
property and what would happen to it if the flood control program
would become effective. Mr. Thomas Moore of the Consolidated
Planning Department was present and stated what the City views were
and invited any citizen to visit the Planning and Zoning Department
for further information regarding this topic. Having no one else
that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing and
thanked the Corps of Engineers for their fine presentation.
B-1 A Hearing on the Application for Approval of a Planned Unit Develop-
ment ( Concept Statement ) for Northgate Plaza to be located at 908
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B-1 910 llth Avenue N. W. Tom Wolf, 2205 Crest Lane S. W. Attorney for
the owner of the project was present and stated the only change in
the application was the parking. Mr. Peter Boosalis, Consultant
Developer of the PUD was present and presented drawings of the projects
and gave the distances of shading to the Council. A letter
from Al Heartman, President of Washington School PTA was read.Mr.-Hear
was concerned about the traffic problem. Mr. Steve Brimijoin of 1214
6th Street S.W. was present and stated that the project is of excell-
ent design and excellent for the people, but not for the people who
live near the structure. It is to high, and should be -redesigned.
Mr. William Young, 1903.5. Broadway, attorney for the opposition was
present and stated the dislike for the structure to be built at this
location. Mr. Young represented the people of the near neighborhood.
Mrs. James Jahn of 915 9th Avenue N. W. spoke also in opposition, Mr.
Ron Farrell of 919 9th Avenue N. W., Dr. James Larson of 701 9th Avenu
N. W. spoke in opposition. Captain Sweazy of the Salvation Army spoke
and stated that he was in favor of the project. The older people need
the housing. Donna Suk of 1810 Salem Road, associated with Meals on
Wheels spoke in favor of this project. Leon Shapirio of 439 15th Ave.
N. W. local realtor stated that according to his estimation, real
estate would not go down because of the structure being built.
The Council asked questions of the developer and of Dr. Larson.
Mayor Smekta spoke and stated the need for senior citizen housing.
Having no,oneelse present that wished to be heard, Powers moved,
Strain second to approve the concept statement identified as PUD
76-2. Ayes (5) Nays (2). Aldermen Kamper and Allen votingg Nay.
- Letter from Mr: .James Jahn 915 9th Ave.N.W.
Motion carried. N ceived
B-2 A Hearing on the Application for approval of a Planned Unit Developmen
( Concept Statement ) for The Golden Greek to be located at 1829
Highway 52 North. A note was received from James Dillinger was concern
about the noise, and the requirement of a solid masonry wall at the
rear of the property and not to allow the substitution of a board
fence. Having no one that wished to be heard. President Postier
closed the hearing. Allen moved, Strain second to approve the concept
statement subject to the following conditions: 1. A "no right turn"
sign be placed at the south access drive. 2. A drainage and grading
plan be submitted with further application 3. Parking space # 16
be deleted and shown as landscape area. 4. The 11 foot strip on the
west edge of the parking lot be shown as landscape area. 5. A lightini
plan be submitted with further,application. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
B-3 A Hearing on the Petition to change the Zoning Districting on Lots 1-7
Block 11, West Zumbro Addition from the R-1 District to the B-3 Distri
( South side of 1st St. S. W. 18th Avenue S. W. and 19 th Avenue
S. W. ). Wishing to be heard was Perry Miller of 1400 llth Avenue N.
was interested in the three lots and what this would do for them. Says
lots look like a junk yard. Harold Gunderson of 1811 1st St. S. W.;
Jerry Vlae of 1816 West Center, Jim Buck of 522 3rd St. N. W. ( Owns
the Toyota Dealership in the area. and Ethel Deserre of 18th Avenue
and lst St. S. W. were present and heard. They were for the change but
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B-3 only for the one lot, and all stated that the other lots were like
junk yards. Having no.one else present that wished to be heard,
President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Powers second
to approve the zone change and instruct the City Attorney to prepare
an Ordinance making the change but only for Lots 1-3 Block 11, West
Zumbro Addition from the R-1. to the B-3. Ayes (7), Nays (0) . Motion
carried. Strain also stated that the Health Department should clean
up the lots.
B-4 A Hearing on the Planning Commission Initiated Change of Zoning Dist-
ricting on..the West Part of Lots 20-24, Allendale Subdivision from the
R-1 District to the R-2 District. Herb Pelnar of 2030 31st Place N. I,
was present and supported this change. and John Williman of 1925 31st
Place N. W. also supported this change. Having no one else present
that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Kamper
moved, Strain second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an
Ordinance making this change. Ayes (7),Nays (0).Motion carried.
B-5. A Hearing on the Proposed Amendments to.Zoning Code pertaining to pe
the On -Sale of alcohlic Beverages in the B-2, B-3 and I Districts.
Having no one present that: -wished to be heard, President Postier
closed the hearing. Powers moved, Gray second to. . proceed with this
amendment, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
making the change that can be adopted. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
B-6 A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for New e'Si dewal k Project No. 5
-1975 J 8532. Construction.of New concrete sidewalk on the west side
of North Broadway from Silver Lake Trailer Court to E1ton'Hills Drive
N. W. Lyle Wright of 1950 3rd Avenue N. W. wondered.where this was
going. Dr. Phil Gentling was wondering if the sod would be replaced.
Dorothy Betcher of the 1900 block wondered why she had to pay for so
much sidewalk. Roger Plumb of the Public Services.Department answere
the questions. Having no one else present that wished to be heard,
President Postier closed the hearing. Larson moved, Gray second to
adopt the prepared Resolution No. 149-76 accepting the assessments.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
B-7 A Hearing on the request to transfer the Cable TV Franchise presently
held by Teleprompter Services, Inc. to Teleprompter Corporation.
No one was present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed
the hearing. Strain moved, Gray second to approve.the transfer.
Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-14 Larson moved, Powers second to approve the semi-monthly bills in
the amount of $170,144.47 ( list attached). Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
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Powers moved, Larson second•to adopt the prepared Resolution -No. 150-
76 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for 8 sedans
for the Police Department and one sedan for the. Fire Department.
Bids will be opened on April 15, 1976 at 11:00 A.M. Ayes (7),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
Powers moved, Allen second to take the item of appointments by
President Postier off the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Allen moved, Powers second to approve the list of appointments made
by President Pos tier with the appointment of Alderman Charles Gray
to ROCOG. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Motion carried.
An Ordinance'rezoning certain property and amending Ordinance No. 16
known as the Zoning Ordinance of•the City of Rochester.to R-3 Medium
Density ( Bachman Property ) was given its second reading. Powers.
moved, Strain second to adopt the ordinance as read. Ayes.(5),
Nays (0)•. Motion carried. Aldermen Allen and Kamper voting Nay.
Powers moved, Gray second to refer the matter of referring this
Ordinance back to the Planning and Zoning Department4to consider a
recommendation to amend the land use plan to incorporate this zone
change on the Bachman property. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Alderman.Allen
voting nay. Motion carried.
An Ordinance relating to Cable Television Communications in'the City
of Rochester; Transferring the Cable Television Franchise held by
Teleprompter Cable Services, Inc., the successor of Rochester Video,
Inc., to Teleprompter Corporation; amending Rochester Code of Ordinan,
Sections 212.010 and 212.110 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, Minnesot,
to the B-3 General Business District -(South Side l"st St. S W. betweei
18 and 19th Street S. W.) was given its first reading.
An Ordinance Rezoning certain property and amending Ordinance No. 1651
known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester, Minnesota
to the R-4 High Density Distirct ( Danewick 1702 5th St. S. W.) was.
given its first reading.
Strain moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 151-
76 restating the election date for the Special Election date for the
proposed Charter amendment as made for May 4, 1976 and approving the
question that is to be submitted to the electorate at that time as
set forth in the resolution. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
An -,.Ordinance Amending Section 162 of the Charter of the City of
Rochester by adding a subsection relating to Development Bonds and
Programs was given its first reading. This adds subsection 162.4 that
states that section 103.5 does not pertain to development projects
as set forth in that pr po ed ame t r co d b the Ch teer
Commission. Notice of tie �ublic n�rPntgI: n i�ifi'Ordinance is M 3,
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F-1 .Gray moved, Larson second -to adopt Resolution No. 152-76 approving
an Owner contract for the street grading and surfacing, Sanitary Sewel
Storm Sewer, Watermain Underground Drains',�,, and Service Connections
stubbed into boulevard in Meadow Park 12th Subdivision with Kruse
Company and Leon Joyce Construction Company. The contract amount and
bond amount is $132,340.00 and there are deferred.assessments on the
project.This approves plans and specificiations and the owner contrac-
Ayes.(7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Larson moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 153-76 approving
an Owner contract for the street grading and surfacing, Sanitary
Sewer, Storm Sewer, Watermain Underground Drains, and Service Connect -
stubbed into boulevard in Meadow Park llth Subdivision on 17th Street
with Kruse Company and Leon Joyce Construction Company. The contract
amount and bond amount is $88,050.00 approving the plans and specifi-
cations and the owner contract. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Powers moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 154-76 approving a
resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing David Good, George
Schlief and Evelyn Roberts to sign checks drawn on the Public Utility
Revolving Fund at the Marquette Bank and Trust Company, Rochester
Minnesota. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 154A-76 approving
an agreement between the City and Rochester Airport Company pertainin(
to the disposal of digested liquid sludge at the Airport during the
1976 calendar year at a rental of $6,000.00 AYes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
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Allen moved, Powers second to adjourn the meeting . �Pyi� Nays (�0�.
otion carried. "I-)
City Clerk
Information - April 5, 1976
1. Minutes from the Committee of the Whole.- March 5, 1976
2. Letter from Mike Undebert RE: Claim for damages (Ref. to Ins.
Office and the City.Attorney.
3. Letter from Ray F. C onnelly RE: Claim for Damages (Ref. to:Ins. 0
and City Attorney)
4. Lett r fr m Harmon Hinners RE: Claim for Damages ( Ref. Ins. Office
and �ity Attorney
5. Le t r from Elsie Verdoom RE: Claim for Damages ( Ref. Ins. Office
and �it Attorney
6. Lettt r tr m Louis J. Rucker RE: Claim for Damages (Ref. Ins. Offici
7. aetdteert roomt rnior Citi ens Service Inc. R AAp reciati n in
8. glipiaio�� SesiAo h Szeoen yr as a RGKcipie t.1 r g , � torne1for pe bone s ragk and
erianme ieDiena er, appealing to District Court thedecision of
b Q mon Counci� on a variance to the Zoning Code ( Referred to
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y Attorney.
9. �?annititon �rom Haven H. Hod e i re onse t re uest from Cono ida-
igg ep . re: va atlor� any me19 and goun�s conveyance sLo�s
9 and l0, BYh k 2, Wi�shire Estates Addition and Lot 13, Block 2
Wilshire Estates Third Subdivision ( REferred to City Attorney )
IO.Referred to Planning Commission.
a. Petition to annex west 400 feet S. E. 1/4 and west 400 feet
N. E. 1/4; S. W. 114 T107N, R1414, from International Business
Machines Corporation ( F.P. Silkman - General Manager )
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