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CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Adjourned Meeting No. 28 - November 15, 1976
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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-;
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 .