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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-23-19765%32" A-1 E-1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Special Meeting No. 19 - August 23, 1976 President Postier called the special meeting to order at 4:30 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Gray, Kamper, Larson, Powers and Strain. Absent: None. The call of the special meeting was read by President Postier, the meeting being called for the purpose of adopting the Downtown - Development District Development Program and the Tax Increment Plan and any other business the Common Council may deem proper. Allen moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 334A- adopting the Development District Program and Tax Increment Plan as formulated by the Downtown Development District Advisory Board dated August 17, 1976. --Wishing to be heard was Mr. Richard Ehrick, Chairmai of the Downtown Development District Advisory Board, and referred to the letter that he wrote to the Mayor and Common Council regarding thi minor changes that were made to the documents presented to the Counci' at previous hearings. President Postier stated that the adoption of the over all program does not eliminate the Council from approving changes in the separte items,as they would be requesting Council action for such things as needed in the future, and Council Action is needed for approval at that time. President Postier the Council is approving the over all program as presented..r:Rosemary Ahman, Chairperson of the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners was present and wished to state the County's concern in allocating the surplus funds. She stated that a formula should be worked out so that the County knew what they would be receiving, and not let it up to the City Council to decide what and if they get any money. It was stated that the surplus could be used for retirement of bonds early, and tha this was the intent of the Downtown Development District Advisory Board.. The Rochester School District was also concerned about this matter because the money they receive is based on the valuation and would not benefit from the collection of the surplus. She also suggested that the Rochester City Council, Rochester School Board, and the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meet formally and reasses the distribution of any surplus tax increment annually. She also stated that she would like to see the Tax Increment Financing Plan reviewed annually. Also mentioned in her letter to President .Postier and Common Council the Joint City -County facilitiy and to what extent.this is being considered. Mr. Richard Ehrick stated he was aware of Charing the surplus and such a formula was contemplat( 'but they had problems with the Rochester School Board as State Aids are based on valuations and that did have a bearing on the decision. Mr. Ehrick did explain what a surplus was, and that the need for it to pay the bonds back earlier. Dr. James Sheehan of the Rochester Public Schools raised a. point about any excess revenue going to pay the bonds back earlier and suggested that this matter be tabled until he had a School Board meeting. No one else wished to be heard, Vote was taken on the motion above. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Alderman Robert Larson stated that the Council is willing to work witf the County Board and the Rochester School District should problems arise, and complimented the Downtown Development District Advisory [: 1* Board for the excellent job they have done. Agenda Item E-2 E-3 E-4 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Special Meeting No. 19 - August 23, 1976 Powers moved, Strain second to table the Community Development Discretionary Grant Funding of $60,000. to be used for Indian Heights Park Development $50,000. and School Playground material $10,000. unt- the August 30, 1976 Special Council, Meeting. Roger Field of Edison School was present and stated the needs for these funds. This is not just a school project, but would benefit the entire City, as City children play on these grounds too. Dr. James Sheehan of th-e Rocheste) PubIic.School. s was in favor.of this project: The Council wished more discussion on this topic and the tabling motion was carried Ayes (7), Nays (0), until the August 30, 1976 Special Council meeting. Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 335-76 approving a request from the Public Utility Board -approving a change in the method of computing the "In Lieu of Taxes" payment from the Steam Utility to the City of Rochester, The present -.rate of 10% .of gross sales is to be replaced by a flat rate of ,28 t per M pounds of steam sold. Ayes (4). Nays (2). Alderman Strain and President Postier voted nay. Alderman Kamper abstained. Motion carried. Strain moved, Gray second to approve the following Licenses and Bonds Sidewalk Contractors.license for Douglas S. Penciiie of 1618 Marion Road and Auctioneer's License from Gerald (Jerry) Dallmann of Dodge Center, Minnesota and a bond in the amount of $500.00. Ayes (7) Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 336-' of the Public Utility Board approving the billing procedures and rates charged for steam. Base Rate $3.40 per M lbs. of.steam, Fuel Adjustment Policy and a charge of 22 cents per M Lbs. is made for condensate not returned by the customer. Ayes (7),Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 337- 76 approving the Public Utility Board request to enter into•a contrac with R.W. Beck and Associates, Engineering Firm to do a personnel and management study as outlined in the attached resolution of the Public Utility Board at a cost of not to exceed $10,000.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Gray moved, Kamper second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 338- 76 approving the entitled amendment to Lease agreements between the City of Rochester and Rochester Development Company pertaining to the Development Company parking ramp situated in Block 20, Moe and Old's Addition and provision for extending the lease term demol- ition of the ramp garage and maintaining a reserve for such demoliti Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 339- 76 amending the Parking Ordinance Sec. 147.700 Section B, No Parking Zo S t Des - reets is amended by adding paragraph (198.5) to read: (198.5) Thirteenth Avenue Northwest on the west side of the street 533 534 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Special Meeting No. 19 - August 23, 1976 Agenda I Item F-1 from Center street to Second street Northwest at all times. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Powers moved, Allen second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7),Nays'(0).Motion carried. ty Cle E'