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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-1976RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 497 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 9 - June 21, 1976 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, Gray, Kamper, Larson, Powers and Strain. Absent: None. B-1 IA Hearing on the Application to amend a Planned Unit Development for the property located at the corner of Elton Hills Drive an.d Viking Drive N. W. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 246=76 which included the following changes. 1. The use in the office building to also include a florist shop. 2. The structural alterations as presented on the document dated "Received April 12, 1976, Consolidated Planning.Department." 3. A natural physical barrier be established between the N.E. corner of the office building and fence to impede pedestrian traffic. 4. The parking lot be modified as requested and the loading space to the southeast be included. 5. All lighting be directional and pointed away from residences. 6. Provide a fence around the residential lots. 7. Landscaping alterations. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on the Application for a Planned Unit Development ( Concept Statement) for the Federal Land Bank located at 1032 15th Avenue S. E. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. The manager of Federal Land Bank 2916 15th Avenue N. W. Rochester was present for questions from the Council. Allen moved, Powers second to deny this application. Note: The Zoning Board of Appeals granted this variance with the intent that they apply for a PUD. By Denying this PUD, the variance will.still be in effect, and the Federal Land Bank can continue working. Ayes (7) Nays (0). Motion carried:- B-3 A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for Downtown Sidewalk Replace- ment Project #. 2-1974. Wishing to be heard was a representative of Jefferson Transportation Company and wanted to get an actual footage of the work done. Mr..Harold DeVries will go with him and measure this for him. Gene Gore of 1501 loth Street N. E. wished to be heard and stated a. former owner did not notify him of this improvement. He was informed that this was a legal matter between him.and the owner. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, Kamper moved, Strain second -to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 247-76 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-4 A Hearing on the Adoption -of Five-year Federal Aid Urban Capital Improvement Program. Having no one present that wished. to.be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 248-76 regarding the Federal Ai-d Urban Capital Improvement Program. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. President Postier noted that he is voting for the Capital Improvement Program plan knowing that it can and will be changed be- cause items of the one-way pair in the program, and we will not be able to procede on those without a vote of the public. Agenda Item C-1 D-1 D-2 E-1 E-2 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 9 - June 21, 1976 Larson moved,.Powers second to approve the.appointments of Ralph Bernard to the position of Captain and.Kenneth Nelson to Motor Operator, Dennis D. O'Neill and Rodney W. Eslinger to the positions of Firefighter. The appointmen.ts.:will be effective July 6, 1976. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Joel Lund 416 8 1/2 Ave. N. W. and Pat Mackey 1007 llth Avenue N. E. wished to be heard on the banning of the Kegs in the City Parks. They were opposed to the.banning stating the kids have to have some place to go and recommended enforcing the law banning the underage people from coming to these parties. Alderman Larson stated they had a good point and stated the Council should get together with these boys and work out a satisfactory solution. This would be done.within the next two weeks. A letter urging the Council to vote down -the proposed Ordinance was received from the Traverski Club.Inc..Lyle L. Hart, Jr. President. Kamper moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 249-76 referring the request for Sewer and Water in 19th Avenue S. W. from 2nd Street to 3rd Street S. W. to.the Public Services Department for a feasibility study. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 250-76 approving the entering into an agreement with Black and Veatch for the proposed services which include a review of a portion of the studies prepared for the City by the Joint Venture consultants. The maximum fee shall not exceed $50,000. Wishing to be heard was Richard Kastler of the Joint Adventure.*and wished the Council would reject this contract or talk to other firms without spending $50,000. Mr. Marvin Skodje Superintendent of the Wastewater Treatment Plant stated that this firm of Black and Veatch is a top notch firm and Dr. Ross McKenny who would be working on this project would charge $40.00 per hour, which is the same fee any other firm would charge. After discussion by the Council ,.it was decided that this project was too-_costly�to have a disagreement between the departments and the consultants, and now would be the time to settle this question. After Roll Call vote, Aldermen Allen, Gray, Kamper, Larson, Strain and President Postier voted aye. Ayes (6), and Alderman Powers voted nay. Nays (1). Motion carried. Kamper moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution -No. 251-76 adopting .the agreement between"' the City -and-TenEch 'Envi rbnmeiitai T Con- sultants, Inc. Phase'II. of_the study.to `obtain relaxation of the MPCP Water Reclamation Plant effluent standards, the cost of said Phase II not to exceed $23,375.00 ( Excluding reimbursable expenses and compute costs) and the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Gray second to instruct the City Attorney to.prepare a resolution instructing the PCA to set hearings on the BOD Suspended Solids ; Phospherous; and Variability of Treatment. Ayes (7), Nays (0) I Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 499 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 9 - June 21, 1976 Agenda Item E-3 Allen moved,Gray second to table -the Project Assignment and Reporting system of City of''Rochester until the July 8, 1976 meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-4 Kamper moved,.Powers second to table the Downtown Development Adviso Board Request for Support of Subsidized Housing in District to the Committee of the Whole for -further discussion with the Development District Advisory Board. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-5 Powers, moved, Larson.second to approve .the request to delete the demolition requirements of the Rochester Auto Park providing that the Development Company.would agree not to exercise their option to renew the lease agreement when it..expires in 1987. Ayes .(6), Nays (0) Alderman:Allen.Abstai.ned._Motion carried. E-6 Kamper moved, Strain.second to adopt the,;;prepared Resolution No. 252-76 authorizing the Chief of Police to act as an.Agent of the City in filing an "Application for. Reimbursement Funds" with the Boar to.defray the cost of salaries expenses and substitute protection incurred by the City during basic training of the officers. Ayes (7),, Nays (0). Motion carried. E-7 Allen moved, Gray second to approve the requests of The Bunkhouse, The Stripper and Plants P.S. to conduct a sidewalk sale on Saturday June 26, 1976 at 37 4th Street S. E. and 329 1st Avenue S. E. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 Powers moved, Strain second to approve the following licenses and bonds: Cement Contractors from David Henke dba KH & K Construction 227.1.1 Ave. S. E. and Cigarette License from B & C Vending for Cole 'Thomas Ltd. at Broadway Hall; Master Installer License from Jim Krudwig Oronoco, Mn; Heating Contractor's License from Jim Krudwig Oronoco, Mn. and a Bond in the amt. of $5,000.00was submitted. Sign Erector's License from Signcrafters Outdoor Display from No. 13 77th Way N. E. Minneapolis, Minnesota was approved subject to him sending in his bond. Ayes (7) , Nays (0 ). Motion carried. E-9 Powers moved, Gray second to approve the semi monthly bills ( List attached ) in the amount of $446,497.48. Ayes (7). Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Powers moved, Gray second to table the Metes and Bounds Conveyance of Unplatted Land at 16th Street S. W..until the Committee of the Whole. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E711[arson moved, Kamper second to reconsider the Variances to the Subdivision Ordinance pertaining to the proposed Metes and Bounds Conveyance of a.Part of Lot 21,,Al,lendale Subdivision: Ayes. (7), Nays (0). Motion Carried. Larson moved, Powers second to grant the applicant permission to convey by Metes and Bounds including dedication of the street right-of-way a Part of Lot 21, Allendale Subdivision. ( Mr. Walter D. Buenning ).A es (7), Nays .(0). Motion carried. This is the prepare Resolution No. Z53-76. �® RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No 9 - June 21, 19 M E-12 Strain moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 254776 approving an agreement between the City and the State Highway Commissioner providing for the City to maintain 3.858 miles of State Trunk Highways within the City limits at a rate of #1,875 per mile for a.total reimbursement of $7,233.75 for fiscal year 1977 and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-13 Larson moved, Kamper second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 255- 6 entering into a contract for professional services between the City and Yaggy Associates, Inc. for engineering services in connection with. the pumping station forcemain holding tank and outfall sewer to serve the northwest area, and the Mayor and City clerk are authorized to sign the contract. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-14 Powers moved, Allen second to approve the following licenses and bonds. Auctioneer's License and $500.00-bond.for each of the following: 1. Robert S. McWhirter Baxter, Iz; Jack Snell, Grand Meadow, Mn., Conrad Clement, Grand Meadow, Mn.; and Henry I. Neuhaus, Route 1, Elkhorn, Nebraska. Auction License from the Following: Midwest Auction Co. L,-to conduct an Auction on July 19, 1976 at the Olmsted C Fairgrounds, i a bond of $1,000.00 is submitted;:and Taylor and Martin Auctioneers to hold an auction at the Olmsted Co. Fairgrounds on July 8, 1976 for Truck and Tractor Equipment Auction. A bond of $1,000. is submitted. Sewer and Drain Connectors License from.James Graham 3909 6th Street N. W. and the bond in the amount of*$1,000 is submitted. Ayes (7), Nays .(0). Motion carried. E-15 Allen moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 256-76 rebidding the 14 foot x 60 foot mobile home for the Rochester Sanitary. Landfill. Original Bid openings were set for June 30, 1976. The new date is for 11:00 A.M. on July 14, 1976. Ayes (7)., Nays (0).,Motion Carried. E-16­ Strain moved, Allen second to deny the request received from David Upin of Albert Lea Mn. to run a pop stand in the downtown Rochester for Crazy Days. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-17 Kamper moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 257- 76 approving of S.F. No. 2223, Chapter No. 226 of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to increase the HRA membership from 5 to 7 members. Ayes (7), Nays (0).. Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester Minnesota, certain unplatted land not exceeding 200 acres in area in Section 23, Township 107 North Range 14 West, Olmsted Co., Minnesota and Establishing the Zoning Therefor - Builders Land Co. was given its second reading. Kamper moved, Allen second to :adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance banning Kegs in the Parks of Rochester was moved., by Powers and Second by Kamper to table this until the next meeting. qq es( ), Nays tj . Motion carried. Alderman Strain and President Pbstier voted Nay. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, 501 . CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 9, June 21, 1976 Agenda Item F-1 Powers moved., Kamper second to adopt Resolution No. 258-76 Removing from the Rural Service District Seven tracts of land, these include Cascade Industrial. Park Subd.; Meadow Park llth Sudb.; Candlewood; Crescent Park 9th Addition; Manor Woods First'Subd. Block 2; and Greer Meadows Fourth Subd. and Reynold's Property on 45th St. N. W. and U.S. 52. Ayes (7), Nays (0 ). Motion carried. F-1 Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 259-76 amending the Personnel Policy pertaining to Jury duties and payment of Jury fees to employees.. Ayes (7),.Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Kamper moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 260-76 accepting a Public utility easement in Sunrise Estates between Lots 8,9,13 and 14 , Block 3, Replat No. of of Sunrise Estates Second Subdivision Ayes..(7.), Nays,,(0):_ Motion carried. F-1. Kamper moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No.. 261-76 amending the City's estimate of population for 1975 from 61,654 to 59,260. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. G-1 Kamper moved, Gray second to remove the Application for Approval of t Final Plat of the Resubdivision of Outlot 25, Northern Addition Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Wishing to be heard was Jerry Willis of 1749'3rd Avenue N, E. and wondered what was going to be put in the land that constitutes 50 feet of land that is uncounted for.. Mr. Jay Bagne, the applicant, stated that they do not have 50 feet of left over land, and explained the footage to Mr: Willis' satisfaction. Having no one else that wished to be heard, Powers moved, Kamper second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 262-76 approving this replat."Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried: E-18 Larson moved,.Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 263- 76 awarding the low bid of-$81,181.15 to Doyle Conner Company for the following Sidewalk Replacement No. 1-1976 J 8555. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Powers moved, Gray second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. City Clerk Information - Meeting of June 21, 1976 1. Minutes of the Standing Committee - June 7, 1976 2. Letter from Duane H. Mensink, RE: Request for a stop sign on 15th Avenue N. E. intersection of 3rd and 4th Streets ( ref. Public Services Dept.) It. 3. Notice of Claim from Larry and Ruby Miller ( ref to Insurance officer and City Attorney ).