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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-1976RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 5G9 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 28 - November 15, 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 and Powers. Absent: Alderman Strain. B-1 JA Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for New Sidewalk Project No. l -1976 J 8551 - 18th Ave. N. W., Cascade.St. to 19th Ave. N. W., West Side 26th St. N. W., 18th Ave. N. W. to Frontage Road, both sides 16th Avenue N. W., llth Avenue N.W to Elton Hills Dr. , West Side. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 443-76 accenting the assessments. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for Sidewalk Project No. 3-1976 J 8553 New - 2nd Ave. S. W. - 6th St. S. W. to Soldiers Field Dr. West Side - 7th Ave. S. W. -loth St. S. W. to llth St. S. W. West Side - 11 1/2 St. S. W. - 8th Avenue S. W.to 7th Avenue S. W. N.Side, 9th Avenue. S. W. - llth St. S.W. to Memorial Parkway, West Side, Easterly side of intersection at 11 1/4 St. S. W. and 11 1/2 St. S. W Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Kamper moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No..444-76 accepting the assessments. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-3 A Hearing on the Petition -to Change the Zoning Districting from R-1 (Single Family) District to M-1 ( Light Industrial ) District on the property located at'1701 2nd Avenue S. E. Having no one present that wished to b e heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Larson moved, Powers second to approve the petition and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance making the change. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. (Floyd Larson Constr. Co. ) B-4 A Hearing on the Planning Commission Initiated change in zoning from R-3 ( Medium Density ) District to R-4 ( High Density ) District on the property located in the area of 6th Avenue S. E. and 7th Avent --S. E., South of East Center Street. Having no one present that be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Gray 'moved, Larson second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance making this change. Ayes (6) , Nays (0). Motion carried.( Design Vestars, I B-5 A Hearing on the Planning Commission Initiated amendment to the Land Use Plan for the Area Around the Wastewater Reclamation Plant and Elton Hills North. No one present wished to be heard, President Postier closed the.hearing, Tom Moore of the Consolidated Planning Department presented the area of the land use plan and Mr. Gerald Swanson, City Attorney explained the meaning of the land use plan stating that if the land use is changed, the Council may be called upon to change the zoning to accord with this land use plan. After discussion by the Council Powers moved, Larson second to send this back to the Planning and Zoning with a recommendation for their study on a Industrial Zone for the area adjacent ( 1/4 mile around the Water Reclamation Plant ) and the Council to meet with the. Planning and Zoning Commission on this subject. After Roll call vote, 570 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 28- November 15, 1976 Agenda Item W. M. B-9 . W Aldermen Allen, Kamper voted Nay. Aldermen Gray, Larson, Powers and President Postier voted aye. Ayes (4), Nays (2). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Proposed Revisions to the Zoning Code Text as related to the Downtown Development District. Wishing to be heard was Joe Weis, local- contractor and is concerned with problems on building multi -family dwellings in the downtown area. Mr. Weis stated that he has many problems in the area, and wished the Council to refer this to the Planning staff to study this zoning problem. No one else wished to be heard. Alderman Larson stated that what Mr. Weis stated was valid and we want to encourage development downtown. After discussion by the Council, Mr. Richard Ehrick, Chairman of the Down- town Development District was present and stated that he too was con- cerned about the problem of Mr. Weis. Larson moved, Kamper second to continue the hearing until December 20, 1976 so that further dis- cussion can be had on this topic with the Planning and Zoning Commissi Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. and the hearing was continued. A Hearing on the Application for approval of the Final Plat of Crescen Park Tenth Addition. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 445-76 approving the plat. Ayes (6) Nays (0) . Motion carried. A Hearing on the Petition to vacate the North -South Alley and Part of the East-West Alley in the Block bounded by 2nd Street S. W., 5th Avenue S. W., 3rd Street S. W. and .4th Avenue S. W. Richard Ehrick of the Marquette Bank Building, appeared and was in favor of this vacation. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, Presiden Postier closed the hearing. Kamper moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 446-76 approving this vacation. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Official Street Map No. 6 for 37th Street N. W. and Trunk Highway No. 52 Right of Way Extension. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Larson moved, Powers second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare and Ordinance for adoption. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Application for Approval of the Planned Unit Devel- opment (Final Plan) of the Roadstar Inn located at the intersection of S. Broadway and 21st St. S. E. Wishing to be heard was William Byrnes of 118 21st St. S. E. and stated that he wanted some type of screening put up between the parking lot and the residence. Mr. Roger Plumb, City Public Services Department stated that he wanted a sewer and water dedication for easement on the east side of the building. Leon Shapiro applicant stated that this has been taken care of. Mr. Plumb stated he did not know it was done. Having Wo one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Kamper moved, Powers second to approve the application subject to the easement being dedicated and the screening put in. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance and resolution. Larson moved, Gray i RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF. THE COMMON COUNCIL B-11 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 28 - November 15, 1976 second to instruct the Building & Safety Dept. to issue a foundation �ermit Nov. 16, 1976 $o they may start on this building. Ayes (6) ays 0 Motion carried. A Hearing on the.Application for approval of the Final Plat of Northern Hills Second Subdivision. Robert Gill the petitioner of the application was present and stated `that the Plann.in.g -Department recommended, that "tree following :three i teens_ -be -.completed 1 . 'a second reproducible mylar is pr-"ovi:ded-. 2. 'Deed covenants making Outlot B- unbuil-dable are provided. 3. The land trading matter has' -been - acted upon by the Park Board and the City Attorney has reviewed the matter. He stated that he could do this if the plat was approved. Mr. Curtis Taylor, Park and Recreation Director stated that this was due to come back to the Park Board for further action. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Kamper second to adopt the prepared Resolution No.446A_.=76 approving this plat subject to approval of the Park Board, Property trade and the purchase of other property as outlined by the Planning Department, and the City Clerk is instructed not to sign the plat subject to -the three items being completed. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-1 Gray moved, Kamper second to approve the appointment of Joan Sass to the Downtown Development District Advisory Board. Ms. Sass replaces Carl Laumann on the Board as representative for the Housing and Redevelompent Authority. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. The Council commended Mr. Laumann for the work that he did while a member of the Downtown 1 vd opment District Advisory Board. E-1 Powers moved, Gray second to direct a letter to HUD stating any ob- jections relative to the proposed development ( Section 8 ) The letter should include that we recommend that the 96 units be sub- sidized instead of the 30 units as stated. This is to be located at County Road 4 and 26th"Avenue N. W. and the developer is GAC. teis Construction appeared and endorsed this project. Ayes (6), s (0). Motion carried. E-2 Allen moved, Gray second to approve the following licenses and bonds: Cigarette licenses: Hillcrest Dodge 1503 Highway 52 North,and Bob's U-Haul 302 12th Street S. E. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 Gray moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 447- 76 authorizing the City to advertise for bids for a 4-wheel pickup tru for the Public Services Department. Bids to be received until 11:00 .M. November 30, 1976. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-4 Towers moved, Larson second to adopt .the prepared Resolution No.-448-7 uthorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a warranty deed pre- ared .by the City Attorney for sale of the property at the southwest corner of the intersection of Elton Hills Drive and North Broadway o Minnesota Federal for $5.50 per sq. ft. Ayes (5), Nays (1). Motion arried. Alderman Kamper voted nay.. E-5 3owers moved, Gray second to approve the list of semi-monthly bills 'n the amount of $745,985.74 ( list attached ). Motion carried. s 2 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 28 - November 15, 1976 Agenda Item E-6 Kamper moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 449-76 approving -the lease agreement with Central Lutheran School for use of the south 348.52 feet of Outlot 2 and all of Outlot 3, Holy Cross Subdivision for public recreational and playground purposes. Ayes (6), Nays-(0)*. Motion carried. E-7 Allen moved, Gray second to endorse the amendment to the County Zonin( Ordinance to establish temporary use provisions , pursuant to the Wil: Creek Sewer District Agreement. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 Larson moved, Powers second to approve the application for approval of the preliminary plat of Crescent Park llth Addition subject to a minimum sight distance of 200 feet be provided. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-9 Larson .moved, Kamper second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 450- 76 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all copies (3) on behalf of the City in regard to the cooperative agreement for improvement of South Broadway from Zumbro River Bridge to T.H. 14 and 52 intersection S.P. 5510-39 and S.P. 5510-41 with the Minnesota Highway Department. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Powers moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 451-76 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 6255-0-76 J 2102 Storm Sewer Improvements in Christenson-Sehl Addition. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on December 1, 1976. Ayes (6) , Nays (0). Motion carried. E-11 Kamper moved, Powers second to approve the Olmsted County's request to connect to City sewer and water, subject to payment of all ass- essments and filing of annexation petition. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motior carried. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning certain property and amending Ordinance No. 1659 known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester to M-1 Light Industrial District in Golden Hill Addition ( Floyd Larson Construction ) was given its first reading. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning Certain property to R-4 High Density Residence District in Minnie.A. Aries Sub. ( East Center St. and 7th Avenue S. E was given its first reading. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Municipal Planning; Designating land needed for future public use, regulating the construction of buildings and structures thereon and adopting an Official Map No. 6. was given its first reading. F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester certain property com- pletely surrounded by the City of Rochester lying between Parki.n's Sub. and Lots 106 Through 116 inclusive Belmont Addition was given its first reading. Larson moved, Kamper second to suspend the rules ow i RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL e CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 28 - November 15, 1976 Agenda Item F-1 and given the Ordinance a second reading. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. The Ordinance was-giVen its second reading. Larson moved, Powers second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property and Amending Ordinance No. 165� a PUD -R-27 Lots 6,7,8, and 9, Block 2, Garden Acres ( Roadstar 8 Motel ) was given its first reading. Larson moved, Kamper second to suspend rules and upon roll call vote, all voted Ayes (6) , Nays (0). Motion carried. and the Ordinance was given its second reading. Powers moved, Gray second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6) Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 452-76 approving the Final Plan of PUD-R-27 with the installation of adequate screening and parking lot curbing on the east side of the parking area and granting to the City of Rochester.permanen t and unobstructed easements for sewer and water lines across said property. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 453-76 approving the plans for a local improvement in Crescent Park 10th Addition and directed to execute a contract with Western Walls, Inc. Ayes (6) Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Powers moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 454-76 approving he Land Use Plan ( Farm and Home Property ) changing that property to commercial use. Lot 1 and 11. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 owers moved,. Kamper second to approve the assignment of the lease y the City and Loren and Veronica Marquardt as pertaining to the vacated east -west public alley in Block 19, Original Plat ( Hollands Cafe. This lease is signed tc GEOJO's INC. Terms of the contract lease remains the same. Ayes,' (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Res.454A-; F-1 owers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 455-76 approving the Annual Budget of the City of Rochester, Minnesota for the fiscal ear beginning January 1, 1977. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 amper moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 456-76 pproving the following sums of money levied for the year collectible 1977. General Fund $1,715,299; PERA AND FICA $323,276.; Fire Relief 327,428; Police Relief $295,591;.Library $363,087; Rec. System $1,116,424; $74,055; $1,190,479; Sewer Utility $30,000; Equipment evolving $66,650; Capital Improvements $847,423; Debt Service ;- 308,263. and the City Clerk is instructed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the County Auditor. Ayes (6), Nays (0). otion carried. H-1 arson moved, Gray second to refer the sign ordinance*%b.ack,to the ommittee of the whole for discussion. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion arri.ed. In 576 4 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 28- November 15, 1976 Agenda Item F-1 Larson moved, Powers second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution commending Carol Kan -per for the years of service she gave to the City Council. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Larson moved, Powers second to adjourn the meeting .Ayes (6), Nays (0.). Motion carried. City Clerk Information - November 15, 1976 Meeting 1. Minutes from the Committee of the Whole Meeting October 25, 1976 2. Minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting November 1, 1976 3. Invitation to Mayor and Common Council from Rochester Rythm Rollers to Tri-State Roller Skating 4. Letter -from Weber Adjusting Company, RE: Claim for Anna Amelia Marquardt ( ref: Ins. Officer, City Attorney, and Pub.Services Dept.) 5. Letter from G.I. Glatzmeier, RE: Proposed rezoning of area bordering Zumbro River and 4th St. S. E. and 3rd Ave. S. E. ( REF: Planning Dept. ) 6. Referred to Planning and Zoning Commission a. Petition for Annexation in Marion Township .