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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-1977602 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 35 February 7, 1977 Agenda Item A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the follow ing members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Gray, Larson, Powers., Solinger, and Strain. Absent: None. Powers moved, Strain second to approve the minutes of the January 17, 1977 meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-1 Allen moved, Gray second ,to approve the Mayor's Reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission of the following: Richard Bins 417 13th Avenue N. W.; Mrs. Mary Wick 604 21st St. N. E., and Mrs. Margaret Brii 1214 6th Street S. W. Terms will expire December 31, 1979. Ayes (7) Nays (0). Motion carried. C-2 Gray moved, Larson second to approve the Mayor's appointment to the Building Code Board of Appeals of Robert E. Richmond of 1416 14th Aveni N. E. Mr. Richmond will fill the unexpired term of Gordon 0. Gjelten who moved from the City. his term expires November, 1977. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. D-1 Paul Finseth wished to be heard regarding proposed annexation of Robert Conway Property. After. -discussion by the Council a motion by Strain second by Allen to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion Carried. E-1 Larson moved, Allen second to instruct the City Atorney to prepare a resolution authorizing participation in the Work-study program for Police Cadets and authorize the expenditure of the funds. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 Powers moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 42-77 approving the assignment of the'Rocket Aero lease to International Fueling Company. International Fueling Company will assume the land lease agreement presently held by Rocket Aero. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-4 3train moved, Allen second to approve payment of $8,385.10 to Rocheste and and Gravel and payment to McGhie and Betts for $2,289.76 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute related documents and ertificates of final acceptance on the Runway 20 Seal Coat Project t the Rochester Airport. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-5 3owers moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 43-77 approving he sludge disposal agreement between the City of Rochester and the Rochester Airport Company. The'agreement has been drawn for three ears with the expiration date of December 31, 1979. Ayes (7), ays (0). Motion carried. join r� RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 35 February 7, 1977 Agenda Item E-6 Larson moved, Gray second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents required for the purchase of the North 145 feet of Lot 47, North Sunny Slopes. The City offered G. Peter Gentlini owner of the property the sum of $8,500. which has been accepted. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-7 Powers moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared.:Resolution number 44-77 authorizing the Rochester Fire Department to accept gifts and donations for the maintenance of the Ahrens Fox Fire. Truck. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 Strain moved, Larson second to authorize the )attendance of the President and Secretary to the Annual Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems from the Rochester Fire Department Relief Assoc. contingent upon the Chiefs final approval of manpower availability. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-9 Powers moved, Gray second to approve the following licenses and bonds Cigarette Licenses : Harry R. Kerr and David A. Block dba The Bait Box, and Harold Harry Hayes dba The Pub at 921 5th St. N. W. Off Sale Non Intoxicating Malt Liquor licenses from Harry Kerr dba The Bait Box and Harry Hayes dba The Pub. On -Sale 3.2 Beer for Harold Harry Hayes dba The Pub, anda temporary licenses for Mardi Gras at St. Pius X Church. Master Plumber's License for Clarence R. Peters of 2538 Elmcrost Dr. S. W. and a bond for $1,000. was submitte( Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Strain moved, Larson second to approve the semi-monthly bills in the amount of $249,284.84 ( list attached ). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-11 Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 45-77 setting the date for a public hearing on the petition to vacate the blanket utility easement over a part of Lot 1, Block 10, The Meadows 1st Subdivision. The date for hearing is March 21, 1977. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-12 Powers moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 46-77 removing! parking on the North Side of 4th Street S. E. from 14th Avenue to 11 Avenue from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Friday. Ayes (7) Nays (0). Motion carried. The Traffic Engineer was requested to study the removal of parking on 2nd Ave. N. E. and Center St.. to lst St. N. E. and 3rd Ave. Traffic Parking Study on 4th St. to the Beltline and set hours on the West side on parking. E-13 Strain moved,.Allen second to adopt the Resolution No. 47-77 approvin the Agreement for Maintenance and Operation of a Traffic Control Signal on T.H. 63 at 9th Street S. E. at a cost of $50,000. the City share being $1,764.90. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-14 Powers moved, Gray second to adopt the Resolution No. 48-77 approving G 3 Agenda Item E-14 E-15 E-16 E-17 E-18 E-19 E-20 E-21 E-22 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No 35 , Febr6arjt7, 1977 the proposal for Engineering Services by Yaggy Associates, Inc. for the basic improvements in Northern Heights 8th Subdivision. Ayes (7) Nays (0), Motion Carried. Gray moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 49-77 approving a proposal for Engineering Services by McGhie and Betts, Inc. for basic improvements in Bel -Air 3rd Subdivision. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 50-77 to proceed with the Project 7301-J 8438 Stage I, Northwest District Sanitary Sewer, Trunkline, Pumping Station, Forcemain and Outfall Sewer and award the low bid of $613,756.59 to Jack L. Olsen, Inc. of Duluth Minnesota. Ayes (7), Nays (0).. Motion carried. Strain moved, Gray second to adopt Resolutions 51-77 and 52-77 declaring costs to be assessed on Project 6216-3-76 J 8549 Concrete Sidewalk on both sides of 16th Street S. W. from T.H. 63 to Mayowood Road S. W. and order a hearing to be held on March 7, 1977. Ayes (7) Nays (0). Motion carried. Gray moved, Allen second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance on the amendment to Sewage Ordinance to allow T.O.C. Tests' and Encourage Water Conservation . Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carrie Powers moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution'No. 53-77 ordering the Project No. 7605-4-76 J 6314 SAP 159-107-08 Intersection Improvements on 4th Avenue N. W. at 5th St. N. W. and advertise for bids to be opened on March 2, 1977. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carri d. Larson moved, Gray second to adopt Resolutions No. 54-77 and 55-77 declaring costs to be assessed and order a hearing to be held on March 7, 1977 on the following: NEW SIDEWALK Project No. 2-1976 34th St. N. W. - 15th Ave.N. W. to 18th Avenue N. W. Both Sides 15th Ave. N. W. -31st St. N. W. to 34th St. N. W., West Side 15th Avenue N. W. - 31st St. N. W. to 32nd St. N. W., East Side 26th `.Street N. W. - 9th Avenue N. W. to Zumbro Dr. Both Sides 27th Street N. W. - 9th Ave. N. W. to Zumbro Drive, Both Sides 503 Zumbro Dr. N. W., Long Side Only. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion Carried. Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 56-77 authorizing the submittal of an application to the Department of Housing and Urbai Development for Year III entitlement funds. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 57-77 changing the mandatory retirement date for employees under PERA from their 65th birthday to the last day of the month in which their 65th birthd occurs. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 35- February 7, 1977 Agenda Item E-24. - Larson moved, Powers second to accept the Proposal to purchase land in the NE 1/4 & SE 1/4 of Section 16, T106N for a public skiing area. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-25 Powers moved, Gray second to approve the application for approval of the preliminary plat of Sunrise Estates Third Subdivision subject to the legal description being revised as requested by the Olmsted County Surveyor. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-26 Strain moved, Larson second to approve the application for approval o the preliminary Plat of Green Meadows Fifth Subdivision. Ayes (7) Nays (0). Motion carried. E-27 Gray moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 58-77 proceeding with the Project No. 6214-4-76 J 2108 SAP 159-102-05 Construction of Approaches to Bridge 55524 on 14th Street N. W. from 4th Avenue to 440 feet East, and award the low bid to Healy Construction Co., Inc. of Faribault, Minnesota in the amount of $48,694.69. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No..59-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility authorizing Pfeifer and Schultz to submit plans and documents for the City to United States Energy Research and Development Adm. for federal assistance Jn a study of energy needs of the City steam and electrical plants. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 60-77 approving an agreement between the City and the County of Olmsted pertaining to shared costs regarding civil service examinations used :for police officer and deputy sheriff applicants. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 61-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board to employ .Smith Larson Accountants of not to exceed $5,000.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried: F-1 Powers moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 62-77 approving. a resolution of the Public Utility Board requesting authorization to enter a contract with Marley Cooling Tower..Co. for Unit No. III at the Silver Lake Plant at a cost of $16,639.00 Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Bolinger moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 63-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving Amendment # I to the agreement with Pfeifer and Shultz, Inc. which. extends the original agreement to cover and complete engineering services for water rate study at a cost of $1,753.16. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion Carried. 605 Agenda Item F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 35 - February 7, 1977 Powers moved, Gray second to adopt; Resolution No. 64-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility.Board to enter into a purchase order agreement with United Electric Corporation for furnishing 800 Anderson Connectors at a cost of $1,908.00 Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 65-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board to engage Wallace Holland Kastler, Schmitz and Company to provide inspection service for the installation of the chemical waste water discharge system at a cost of $8,500. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Gray moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 66-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board to enter into a purchase order agreement with Draxton Sales for furnishing ash grinder parts for Silver Lake, Unit # 4 at a cost of $4,383.00 Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 67-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board to enter into a purchase order agreement with Babcock and Wilcox Company for furnishing Unit No. IV Pulverizer parts at a cost of $33,741.00 Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 68-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board to engage Pfeifer and Shultz to prepare the plans and specifications to advertise for installation of bag house filters at the North Broadway Plant. the cost to be on a cost plus fee basis. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion Carried. Allen moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 69-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board to enter into a purchase order agreement with Draxton Sales for furnishing dult collector parts for Silver Lake Unit # 2 and ash silo parts for all units at Silver Lake and North Broadway Plants. The cost of $1,873.50 is approved. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 70-77 approving an agreement between Economic Research Corporation and the City of Rochester for preparation of an economic base/marketability-study in connection with the Downtown Development District at a cost of not to exceed $6,500. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 71-77 approving an agreement between Feinknopf, Feinknopf, Macioce and Schappa for consulting services in connection with the Downtown Development District at a cost of not to exceed $34,500. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 72-77 reapportions an assessment for a sidewalk Project No. 5-1975 J 8532 which was levied against the two parcels of land one of which is along North Broadway just south of Northern Heights Drive and the other parcel a RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 35- February 7, 1977 Agenda Item F-1 was North of Northern Heights Drive separated from the original parcel. This reassesses the original dollar amount against just the land that abutts North Broadway and lies.just ;south of Northern Heights Drive . The reason for this apportionment is that the City is negotiating purchase of the other land from Rochester Northern Heights Development. The original assessment which stays the same is $2,609.26. Ayes (7)..Nays (0). Motion -carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to On -Sale Liquor Licenses amending Rochester Code of Ordinances Section 160.060 was given its first reading. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to the Rochester -Committee on Urban Environment Repealing Ordinance Nos. 1464 and 1544 was given its first reading. G-1 Powers moved, Allen second to remove the Variance to the Subdivision Ordinance pertaining to the plat of Campustown Subdivision from the table Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Gray second to deny the variance. Ayes (5), Nays (0). Abstained - Aldermen Powers and Larson. Motion carried. Having no further business, Larson moved, Allen second and the meetin, was adjourned until 7:30 P'.M. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. , the following members being present: President Postier , Aldermen Allen, Gray, Larson, Powers, Solinger, and Strain. Absent: None. B-1 A hearing on the Petition to change the zoning Districting from the R-1 and R-2 District to the R-4 District on property located on the S7..'U. Corner of 4th Street S. W. and 6th Avenue S.W. Wishing to be heard was Robert Patterson, Attorney and representing the developer. He urged the Council to pass this zone change. Wishing to be heard was Howard Taswell of 422 7th Avenue S. W. and was opposed to this zone change. Dr. Taswell presented a petition opposing this..It.conti 112 names. Dave Hunt, Attorney for Knob Hill Apartments and is opposes to this change. Dr. Baumann of 410 6th Avenue S. W. was opposed to -this change. Vincent Cashman of 720 6th St. S. W. was opposed to this, Barb Cox of 419 7th Avenue S. W. was opposed to this change. Mildred Hargraves of 716 4th St. S. W. is opposed to this. Mr. Patterson stated that this would be the best way to utilize the growth of the City's housing needs and the best way to utilize the land. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers.moved,` Larson second to proceed with the zone change and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance making this change. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on the Petition to Amend the Land Use Plan for 30 acres of land North of Rocky Creek Drive extended from Low Density Res- idential use to Medium Density Residential Use., Robert Ward Attorney for Par -Ex Homes was present and urged the Council to approve this. r0r ' s [fined I, , B-2 E-23 E-2 H-1 F-1 F-1 F-1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ROCHESTER, Regular Adjourned Meeting No. 35 OF THE COMMON COUNCIL MI N N ESOTA - February 7, 1977 Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No.73-77 for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Petition to vacate the East-West Alley lying between 1st Avenue S. W. and South Broadway, South of 4th St. S. W. Wishing to be heard was Paul Oelander of the First National Bank and wished to urge the Council to approve this. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Strain move( Solinger second to approve this and adopt Resolution No. 74-77 vacating the alley. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 75-77 approving the 1977-1978 contract negotiated with the Engineering Technicians. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Tom Van Hausen representative of the Pine Landmark Development Corporation ( Center City Development ) was present and urged the Council's agreement regarding their proposal to develop the east one- half block abutting on the west side of Broadway between 2nd St. S. W. and 3rd St. S. W. ( Block 19, Moe and Olds Addition ). Having no one else present that wished to be heard, Larson moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 76-77 but that we do not stipulate that the Woolworth Building not be included, that this is a negotiable item. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Gray second to approve the hiring of an expert for assisting in the preparation on the Environmental Impact Statement and will have the results in 30 days. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance Relating to Sanitary Sewer System Charges and Assessment amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, 106.070, as amended by Ordinan No. 1843 and 1862 was given its first reading. An Ordinance Rezoning Certain property and amending Ordinance 1659 known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester, Minnesota ( 6th Avenue and 4th St. S. W. A.C.Gooding Property ) was given its first reading. Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 77-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board engagih g..Pfeifer and Shultz Engineers to prepare plans and specifications to rehabilitate and Marley Cooling Tower on a cost plus fee basis. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business Allen moved Powers second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. City Clerk c RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Regular Adjourned Meeting Ng 35 - February-7-,—;07� Information - February 7, 1977 1. Minutes of the Committee of the Whole - January 17, 1977 2. Minutes from the Committee of the Whole — January 24, 1977 3. Letter from Adair Electric Co. RE: signature of registered architect, engineers, surveyors, on plans for project in excess of $30,000. Referred to Building and Safety 4. Letter from David Bishop RE: YM-YWCA and One -Way Street Pair Referred to Park and R,,Treation and Development District Adm. 5. Letter from Edward R. Sargent, Jr. RE: C.I.P. Widening of 4th St.S 6. Letter from Irma Eltze RE: Claim for injury. REF. City Attorney and Insurance officer. 7. Letter from Joan Pickett RE: Claim for injury. REF. Ins. -Agent and City Attorney 8. Letter from Ed Moline, General Manager of Rochester City Lines Co. RE: Request that the City of Rochester file for operating assistance for the City Lines from LIMTA REF. to Public Services Department.. 9. Petition RE: Preservation of residential areas - 4th St. S. W. IO.Letter from Loraly Lowell RE: Response to Editor of Post - Bulletii change of City streets from number to names. i .W.