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Home My WebLink About01-03-19775858 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 32 - January 3, 19.77 Agenda Item A-1 C-1 E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Gray, Larson, Powers, Strain. Absent: Solinger. Powers moved, Gray second to approve the minutes of the December 20, meetings. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Gray second to approve the Mayor's appointment of Carol Thompson of 1324 8th St. S.W. to the Music Board. Ms Thompson replaces Mrs. E.M. Barker. Her three-year term will expire in January, 1980. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Gray second ordering a public hearing for January 17, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the adoption of the proposed Capital Improvement Program for the years 1977-1982. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Powers second to approve the payment of $521.20 to Piepe Richmond Architects for work completed prior to October, 1976 on Phase III on Fire Station #4 repair work and to proceed with the other necessary improvements under the supervision of the Public Works Dept. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Gray second authorizing the engineering firm of McGhie and Betts to proceed with plans and specifications for the contract work on Runway 20 at the Rochester Municipal Airport. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Strain second to approve the licenses and bonds as folic Master Installer License from Peter J. Murphy of 2722 26 Ave. S.E., Heating Contractor License from Peter J. Murphy of 2722 26 Ave. S.E., Transfer "On and Off" Sale 3.2 Beer from Thomas G. Murphy dba "Murph's to William H. Duerre dba "Murph's". Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion carri Allen moved, Strain second to approve the following license renewals: Sauna & Massage Parlor Licenses for Joanne L. Hvamstad dba Lolita's at 301' North Broadway, Richard A. Peterson & Pat Shanahan dba Velvet Touch at 601 N. Broadway, Sharon L. Swanson dba Angie's Steam & Massage Parlor at 438 3 Ave. S.E. Taxi -Cab License renewals from Blue and White Taxi Cab Co. for 20 cabs, and Yellow Cab Co. for 36 cabs. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 1-77 accepting the bid of Foster Electric in the amount of $4,310.00 for replacement electrical work at the Water Reclamation Plant. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-7 Larson moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolutions Nos. 2-77 and 3-77 designating the four banks of the City of Rochester, Olmsted Federal Savings & Loan Association and Minnesota Federal Savings & Loan Association as depositories of the public funds of the City 'of Rochester. Resolution Nos. 4-77 and 5-77 authorizing the use of 976 r/ no RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 569 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 32 - January 3, 1977 Agenda Item E-7 facsimile signature and endorsement against the General Fund Account at the First National Bank and.the payroll at the Northwestern NationEl Bank, and all the four banks in the City of Rochester and the Olmsted Federal Savings & Loan Association and Minnesota Federal Savings & Loan Association to honor checks, drafts, or other order of payments Cf money drawn on public funds of the City of Rochester. Facs.imile signatures to be Alex P. Smekta, Mayor of the City of Rochester, Paul C. Utesch, Treasurer of the City of Rochester, and Anna F. Easley, Accountant of the City of Rochester. Resolution No. 6-77 for additional securities in the net amount of $600,000.90 from the Marquette Bank & Trust Co. Resolution No. 7-77 releasing securities in the net amou t of $870,000.00 from the Northwestern National Bank. Ayes (6). Nays ( ). Motion carried. E-8 Strain moved, Larson second to approve the semi-monthly bills in the amount of $128,135.66 (list attached). Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion c rried. E-9 Powers moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 8-77 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on J8438 "Stage I, Northwest District Sanitary Sewer Trunkline, Pumping Station, Force - main, and Outfall Sewer". Bids to be received at 11:00 A.M. on February 2, 1977. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Larson moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 9-77 Project J4941 "Construction of Approaches to Bridge 55524 on 14th Street N.W. from 4th Ave. N.W. to 440 feet east" and ordering bids to be received on February 2, 1977 at 11:00 A.M. Ayes (6). Nays ,(0). Motion carried. E-11 Larson moved, Powers second to refer the designation of 6th Ave.W. as a Primary Traffic Street to the Committee.of the Whole for further discussion. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion carried. E-12 Larson moved, Strain second requesting the School Board to review the Public Services Department's findings in the Parking Problem in the John Marshall High School Area and to discuss alternatives to allevia this problem. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion carried. E-13 Strain moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 10-77 approving the Plans and Special Provisions for Improvements of South Broadway from Zumbro River to Highway 14 and 52 Intersection. Ayes (6 Nays (0). Motion carried. E-14 Allen moved, Strain second establishing the Hearing date of January 17, 1977 for the Transit Service Improvement Plan. Ayes (6). Nays (0 . Motion carried. F-1 n Ordinance changing the name of a certain street dedicated in Woodga e First Subdivision was given its second reading. Allen moved, Larson econd to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion car ied. 590 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 32 - January 3, 1977 Agenda Item F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 A-1 M. Powers moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 11-7', of the Public Utility Board to enter into a purchase order agreement with Universal Ford Co. for one tandem axel truck at a cost of $27,30� Ayes (6)'. Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 12-77 correcting the easement granted to the City by First National Bank of Rochester dated July 26, 1951. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 13-77 of the Public Utility Board to enter into a purchase order agreement wit[ the Steel Heddle Manufactoring Co. for furnishing stoker parts at a cost of $9,040.00. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 14-77 approving the lease agreement between the City and St. Mary's College Winona, Minnesota for the rental of City's Huskie 360 Ice Resurfacer for the period commencing December 21, 1976 through and including March 13, 1977 at a total cost of $500.00. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion carried. Mayor Smekta expressed his, the City Council, and the Citizens of Rochester's debt of gratitude to the City Attorney for the fine piece of legal work in behalf of the City in the Kelly law suit. Having no further business, Allen moved, Gray second to adjourn the meeting until 7:30 P.M. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion carried. President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Alderman Allen, Gray, Larson, Powers, Solinger, Strain. Absent : None. A Hearing for the purpose of explaining the Community Development Bloc Grant program as authorized under the Housing to Community Development Act of 1974. Nadine Levin stated that CDBG funding for Program Year I will be $643,000. In addition, the City will be reallocating.$130,70C from Program Year I. Marvis Hinkle, 2228 Viking Dr. asked about the procedure to submitting a proposal and was told the Administration Office has the proper froms to fill out. Dick Fryer, 1324 21 St. N.W. representing the Retarted Citizens stated he had made a formal request and was told it was still on file. Having no one else present that wi to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Al1E second to hold a second hearing on January 17, 1977. Ayes (7). Nays Motion carried. Having no further business, Allen moved, Gray second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. ^ Deputy City0-1'eYV �.26. II shed n 0). RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 591 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting No. 32 - January 3, 1977 Information - January 3, 1977 1. Notice of lawsuit against City filed by J. Michael Sunde of the Golden Wheels Auction Co. (Referred to Attorney, Insurance, and Police Department) 2. Claim for damages, Farmers Insurance Group, St. Paul, MN (Referre( to Attorney, Insurance, Public Services) 3. Notice of rate increase for natural gas service - Peoples Natural Gas (information only) 4. Referred to Planning and Zoning Commission: (a) Petition to annex.a portion of Lot 6, Block 15 Golden Hills Addition to the City of Rochester - Lance Ketchum, 1817 1st Ave. (b) Petition to annex Lots 16, 17, 18 and 19 in Block 4, Highland Addition to the City of Rochester - F.J. O'Brien, 611 Marquestte Bank Building. I I .W.