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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-1977RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL (;� CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 3 - April 18, 1977 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, Larson, Powers,Solinger, and Strain. Absent: None. Powers moved, Gray second to approve the minutes of the March 21, 28, 29, April 4, and April 11, 1977. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-1 A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for Project No. 6309-2-75 J 8522 Sanitary Sewer Extension in 9th Avenue S. E. from 5th Street S. E. to 200 feet south. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Strain moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 181-77 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-2 . A Hearing on the Project No. 6256-7-76 J 8571 Grading and Surfacing, Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, underground drains, and watermain on 8th Avenue S. E. from the north line of Outlot "A" Meadow Park 7th Sub. to a point 223 feet north of the centerline of 20th Street S. E. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 182-77'ordering the project to be made. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motio carried. B-3 A Hearing on the Project No. 6015-77 J 8568 Grading and Surfacing, curb and gutter, and storm sewer in West Zumbro Addition. Mrs. Leona Kaleas of 1922 1st St. S.W. wondered if the traffic would move more effectively with the improvements. She was assured from the Engineers that it would. Elsie Krug of 1719 1st St. S. W. wondered about the expenses :involved with the project and methods of calculating. The Engineers explained that procedure to her. Jeff Harden of 1815 West Center St. stated that 36 foot street was to big. Lloyd Metcalfe of.1929 1st St. N. W. was not in favor of the project, Jessie Howard of+1107 7th Avenue S. W. was present and inquired from the Engineers the procedures of budgeting for this project. Richard Dahl of 7 18th Avenue S. W., Ethel DeSerre of 1807 1st St. S. W.,Gerald Holmes of 9- 19th Ave. N. W., and Mike Ryan of 1920 1st St. N. W. were in favor of the project. Vincent Ahern of 1743 1st St. N. W. was opposed to this project. Having no one else present that.wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 183-77 ordering the project to be made with the streets being constructed at 32 feet wide and concrete curb and gutters. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-4 A Hearing on the Application for Approval of the Final Plat of the Resubdivision of Outlot "A" Rolling Greens Second Replat.. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 184-77 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-5 A Hearing on the Application for Approval of the Final Plat of Elton 16r-2 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 10 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA d Adjourned Meeting No. 3 - April 18, 1977 Agenda Item W. C-1 E-1 E-2 Hills _North Second Subdivision. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Larson moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 185-77 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Final Plat of Sunset Terrace Seventh Subdivision. Having no one present that wished, to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 186-77 approving the plat including the added easements Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Gray second to approve..the Mayor's Reappointments to Park Board as follows: Roy Watson, At Large 620 Memorial Parkway; Don Hartman , lst Ward, 931 9 112 St. S. E.; Frank Wilkus , 3rd Ward, 1018 loth Ave N. W.; Susan Lemke, 5th Ward, 2233 7th Ave. N. E. All of the terms above expire on April 1, 1979. Housing Board of Appeals— Robert Chestnutt 3126 Knoll Lane N. W.; Dr. Milton Anderson 822 Ninth Avenue S. W.; Robert Toddie 1431 First St. N. W.; Joseph J.. Smekta 1508 4th Avenue N. E.; Raymond Moore 1335 Second Avenue N. W. All the terms expire April 1, 1979. Public Utility Board Wayne Ellison of 15 llth Avenue N. W. and James Bauman of 1434 Damon Court S. E. Terms expire April 1, 1979 Housing and Redevelopmen Authority of Thomas J. Moon 2505 24th Street N. W. Term of office expires February 28, 1982. Ayes (4), Nays (0). Alderman Allen, Larson F Strain abstained. Solinger moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 187-77 granting a cost of living increase effective January 1, 1977 to members of the "Exempt" group of the City of Rochester, and appoint a committee made up of citizens of the City of Rochester to study the salaries of the Exempt Group and make a recommendation to the Council. This should be done as soon as possible. The Committee should be appointed by the Mayor and suggestions of persons to serve be made to him. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Larson moved, Gray second to approve the Dance permit for the Fireman'. Ball to be held at the Mayo Civic Auditorium on May 6, 1977. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 Strain moved, Allen.second to adopt the policy guideline regarding proposed park acquisitions be referred to the Public Services Department for input as to needed street right-of-ways. State Law presently requires.Planning Department review before coming to the Council. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-4 Powers moved, Larson second to approve the following licenses and bon Cigarette Licenses: Inn Town Motel 519 3rd Ave. S. W.; Kwik Trip 1605 2nd St. S. W.; Mr. Quick 1221 Marion Road S. E.; Fabric Care Center 1117 No. Broadway and Crossroads Shopping Center; Cole Thomas LTD 120 South Broadway; Carousel Restaurant 1239 2nd St. S. W. ; Kwik Trip Foods 440 3rd Ave. S. E.; These paid $18.00; also new soul d a igarette licenses for $12.00 submitted as follows: i RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA _Adjourned Meeting Nn_ 3-April 18, 1977 Agenda Item E-4 R-Tic Root Beer 24 6th St. S. W.; Soldiers Field Golf Course; Eastwood Golf Course; Kwik-Trip ( Spur ). 3.2 Beer Licenses - Soldiers Field Golf Course, Eastwood Golf Course, McQuillan Field, Waldo's Pizza Joynt 1631 North Broadway. Renewal 3.2 Beer (on -Sale) f Lou's Place at 607 North Broadway; Off -Sale 3.2 Beer - Lou's Place 607 N. Bdwy; The Angler 1117 N. Broadway; Kwik Trip at 1605 2nd St. S. W. and 440 3rd Ave. S. E.; Master Installer Richard A. Binder 8313 Grange Blvd, Cottage Grove, Minn. C.J. Porter R. # 1 Byron, Mn. Contractor's License A.Binder and Son, Inc...120 E. Butler Ave. W. St. Paul - Cement Contractors K.H. & K Construction Co. 820 5th St. N. W. Rochester; and Motion Picture Licenses effective May 1, 1977 Cinema I & II Lawler Theatre; Time Theatre . Auctioneers License Applications and bonds as follows: Walter J. Laumeyer 7306 Cleve Ave. E. Inver Grove Hgts, Mn.; Gerald Dallman Dodge Center, Mn.; Frank Lolli 526 Main , Macon, Mo.; J. Donald Tiffany 1101 Mem. Prwy S. W. Maurice Turbenson Spring Valley, Mn. Duane E. Grafe-511 3rd St. S. W.; Stewartville, Mn; Albert Givan R # 2 Byron; Henry I. Neuhaus Elkhorn Neb.; Carrol L. Bruske 331 Apache Mall Roch.; Roy Montgomery Plainview, Mn. Paul Gathje R # 2 Stewartville, Mn.Glen Hermann 3601 36th Avenue N.E. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-5 Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 188-77 transferring the balance of revenue sharing funds from the Project No. 4942 North Broadway Bridge project to Project No. 4857 -301 Golden Hill Storm Sewer. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-6 Allen moved, Strain second to accept the low bids for the following: o Rochester Sand and Gravel for Washed Sand F.O.B pit @ 1.75 Cu. Yd; Washed Sand Del. @ 2.70; Pit -run gravel F.O.B. pit @ 1.25; pit -run gravel De. @ 3.00; Oversize rock F.O.B. Quarry @ 2.60; Oversize Rock del. $3.80; ( Resolution No. 189-77 ); to Quarve - Anderson for 3/4" crushed rock F.O.B., pit @ 2.45; 3/4" crushed rock delivered 2.70,1/4" sealing chips F.O.B. pit @ 3.55; 1/4" sealing chips delivered @ 4.80 ( Resolution No. 190-77 ) L.N. Sickles for, Item 1. Medium Cure @ .352.8 per gallon; Item 2 Rapid Cure @ .3728 per gallon; Item 3 Cationic Emulsion @ .3640 per gallon ( Resolution No. 91-77 ); Shamrock Enterprises for Plant Mixed Bituminous -Pteps-,,No. -2341 mixture and Item No. 2 - 2351 Mixture, Item No. 3 Delivery, Item No. 4-2341 Mixture delivered and laid; Item No. 5 - 2351 Mixture delivered and laid. Cost - Item 1- $8.90 per ton; Item 2 $13.90 per on and .11 per ton mile, Item No. 3 - .12 per ton mile, Item 4 $10.59 nd Item No. 5 $19.50 ; Resolution No. 192-77 -.to Don Harstad Company fo rlocks and.keys for the parking meters - $6,221.10 ( Resol- ution No. 193-77. Ayes (7), Nays'(0). Motion carried. E-7 Gray moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 194-77 instructing the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on April 28, 1977 -thJY,5_ 's for rental of heavy equipment at the Sanitary Landfill needed to extend Cell U 3. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. r � G %50 3 6654 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 3 - April 18, 1977 Agenda Item E-8 Larson moved, Powers second to approve the semi-monthly bills ( list attached ) in the amount of $287,980.07. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-9 Strain moved, Gray second to table the Proposed Acquisition for purchasing property on 217 East Center Street for use as a parking lot and referred this to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further study. Ayes (7),Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Powers moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 195-77 granting a cost of living increase.of 4 112 % and $.325.per hr. to employees as follows: $.325 - Custodian - and Head Custodian - Public Library and Head Custodian - City Hall. 4 112 q to Executive Secretary - Mayor 's Office - Personnel Aid - Personnel - Safety Officer - Bookmobile Drive and Bookbinder - Library; Clerk Stenographer, Fire and Police; Senior Clerk Typist, Data Entry Operator Parking Control Officer, School Crossing Guards, Police Department - Parking Meter Service Worker; Painter I, Painter II P,ub1i.c:Works9..As.sistant Poundmaster, Finance and Programmer - Public Utilities, Stage and Maintenance Director , Engineer, and Head Custodian - Mayo Civic Auditorium. Wage increases are retroactive to January 1, 1977 and also be granted to any City employees who have terminated service between January 1, 1977 and the present time. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-11 Allen moved, Strain second to instruct the City Attorney.to prepare an Ordinance annexing the property located in the North one-half of the S. W. Quarter of Section 3, Rochester Township - Dr. H. Clark Hoagland 1705 Folwell Dr. S. W. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-1:2:Powers moved, Allen second to approve the recommendation that the color of the proposed new water tower to be located on Lot 1, Block 5 Manor Woods First Subdivision be mist blue. This was recommended by the CUE Committee. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-13 Powers moved, Gray second to approve the application for approval of the preliminary plat of Replat of Outlot "B" Meadow Park Seventh Subdivision. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-14 Strain moved, Gray second to.approve the application for approval of a Planned Unit Development ( Preliminary Plan ) to be .known as Lakeshore Tennis and Swim Club. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-15 Gray moved, Allen second to adopt Resolutions 196-77 and 1.97-77 approving -Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 1-1977 J 8589 and ordering a hearing for May 16, 1977.!at 7:30 P.M. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-16 4rain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 198-77 and 199-77 proving New Sidewalk Project No. 1-1977 and ordering a hearing for a 16, 1977; Resolution No. 200-77 and 201-77 approving New Sidewalk RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL GIrb.5 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 3- April 18, 1977 Agenda Item E=16 Project No. 2 - J 8585 and ordering a hearing for May 16, 1977. Resolutions No. 202-77 and 203-77 approving New Sidewalk Project No. 3 - 1977.- J 8586 and ordering a hearing for May 16, 1977. Resolution No. 204-77 and 205-77 approving New Sidewalk Project No. 4-1977 J 858-) and ordering a hearing for May 16, 1977; Resolutions No. 206-77 and 207-77 .New Sidewalk Project No. 5-1977 J 8588 and ordering a hearing for May 16, 1977. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-17 Larson moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 208-77 amending the Parking Resolution to read: 1. Amend Para (201) to read 14th St. N. E. on the South Side from 8th Avenue and loth Avenue between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M: on school days only, except from 100 feet more or less West of Ninth Avenue to 20 feet more or less East of Ninth Avenue, AT ALL TIMES. 2. Delete Para. (176) of Section B, No Parking Zones; 3. Amend Para (17) Section C Special Parking Zones to read: (17) 10th St. N. E. on the North Side from 9th Ave. to loth Avenue, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., on school days , for school buses only. 4. Add Para(Se (17.1) loth Avenue N. E. on the West Side from 14th St. to a point 240 feet more or less South of 14th St., between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., on school days , for school buses only. 5. Amend Para (22) Sec. H, Zone C 60 minute Parking to read: (22) 10th Avenue N. E. on the East Side from 14th St. to a point 150 feet more or less South of 14th St. , between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on School Days only. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-18 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolutions 209-77 and 210-77 declaring costs to be assessed and ordering a public hearing to be held May 16, 1977 on Project 7506- J 8541 Extension of watermain to serve the Reynolds Wholesale Company property at 48th St. N. W. and T.H. 52 North. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-19 Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 211-77 amending the Parking Resolution to read: 1. Delete Para (13) of Sec. C Special Parking Zones 2. Add Para (2) of Sec. I Parking Meters, Zone C ( 30 min. Parking to read: (2.) 5th Avenue S. W. on the West Side from 1st St. S. W. to 2nd St. S. W. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion Carrie E-20 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 212-77 changing Resolution Titles on Parking Meters to enable 30 minute Meters to be added - Section C, Special Parking Zones. Ayes (7), Nays (0), Motion carried. E-21 Gray moved, Larson second to table the proposed Electrical Rate Adjustments until after the Finance Department; works on the effects for next year's budget. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-22 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 213-77 outlining a program of improvements and additions to improve the City's North Broadway Steam production plant and steam distribution system at an approximate cost of $3,100,000.00 said amount to be obtained by issuance of revenue bonds. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. .C) RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 3 - April 18, 1977 Agenda Item F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester 111.5 acres in Sec. 21, T 107N R 14W ( Schroeder Property ) was given its first reading. F-1 An Ordinance annexing to the City of Rochester 3.59 acres in Sec. 3, T 106N R 14W ( H. Clark Hoagland Property ) was given its first reading. F-1 Strain moved, Gray second to approve the resolution to initiate proceedings for the annexation of 5.0 acres located in S 1/2 of SE 1/4 of Sec. 9, T 107N R 14W ( Robert Conway Property ). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Resolution No. 214-77 F-1 Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 215-77 initiating annexation procedures for Block 4, Highland Addition 7.57 acres. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Gray moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No.. 216-77 approving the filing of an application for state aid in the amount of $136,100. for use in constructing a central boarding concourse at the terminal building at the Rochester Municipal Airport for a total est. cost of $204,000. which the City's share is $67,900. and the Mayor and City officials are authorized to file an application for such aid. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 217-77 that the 197 budget appropriation to the Mayor's Contingency Account in the amount of $7,500. effective January 1, 197.7 be approved. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 218-77 approving an agreement between the City of Rochester and Marvin A. Meyer and Leda Mayer pertaining to sanitary sewer and water service in Lot 8, Block 8, Highland Addition and providing for the collection of service charges and connection charge the latter in the amount of $2,879.66 to be collected in the same manner as a special assessmen Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Powers moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 219-77 approving an.agreemen t between Miller-Dunwiddie Architects, Inc. Pertaining to construction of a central boarding concourse at the Rochester Municipal Airport. Ayes (.7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Solinger moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 220-77 approving of an Owner Contract between the City and Mohn and Penz Development Company for Basic Construction in Bel -Air 3rd Sub. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Motion carried. F-1 Solinger Moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 221-77 approving of an Owner contract between the City and Kruse Company and Leon Joyce Construction Company for Basic Construction in Northern Heights 8th Sub. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. I RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF. THE COMMON COUNCIL 6657 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 3 - April 18, 1977 Agenda Item F-1 Powers moved, Allen second to approve a Resolution No. 222-77 approvir a resolution of the Public Utility Board to execute amendment No. 1 to an agreement between the City of Rochester and Fraser Construction Company for installation of chemical waste disposal- facilities providing an additional $5,000.00 for the contingency fund. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 223-77 approving a utility easement between the City of Rochester and the State of Minnesota for watermain easements to serve the new Armed Forces Reserve Center on Marion Road. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Powers moved Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 224-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board to enter into an agreement with Ulteig Engineers of Minneapolis for furnishing consultant and ROW acquisition services in connection with construction of approx. 10 miles of 115 KV transmission line between Zumbro River and Chester Substations for approx. $10,000. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Powers moved, Larson second to adopt.Resolution No. 225-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board entering into a purchase order agreement with Bergstrom Verbarg Company for various pads.- at a cost of $1,645.00 Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 226-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a purchase order agreement with Babcock and Wilcox Company for furnishing pulverizer parts for Silver Lake Plant Units III and IV at a cost of $5,364.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 227-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a purchase order agreement with Babcock and Wilcox for furnishing pulverizer parts and two spring bolt assemblies and four spring bolts for the Silver Lake Plant at a cost of $5,541.40. Ayes (7 ), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 228-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing a purchase order agreement with Graybar Electric Company -for furnishing 2625 assorted size and type fuse links for $3,536.75. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Gray second to approve the growth guidelines as part f the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Rochester - Olmsted Area . (Resolution No. 229=77 ). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Gray moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 2.30-77 to forward o the Legislature encouraging them to oppose a bill which would pro- ibit the use of voting machines and electronic voting systems or a unch card voting system. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. f3%c-A8 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 3 - April 18, 1977 F-1 Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 231-77 to forward to the Legislature encouraging them:.to oppose a bill which would impose a gross revenue tax on municipally owned electric utilities and prohibit any city from imposing an electric utility franchise fee for the use of city streets. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. H-1 Powers moved, Larson second to approve the request of Al. Given of 804 North Broadway for a curb cut of 50 feet and issue him this on a conditional permit basis. In the event of a safety hazard this would e put back. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. H-2 llen moved, Powers second to employ a Personnel and Testing special- ist for the Personnel Department at a salary of $14,000. per year ith probationary period starting May 14, 1977. Ayes (7), Nays (0). oti on . carried: H-3 Mr. Robert Laack of 427 18th Avenue S. W. a former firefighter poke to the Council regarding the recent revision of the Fire Civil Service Commission's qualifications for testing for the positions in he Fire Department. Mr. Laack was in support of keeping an age limit, and stated that the criticism of Chief Mertz in the newspaper y Dr. Paul Belau was unjust. aving no further business, Allen moved, Larson second to adjourn he meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. /'..' City Clerk Information - April 18, 1977 Minutes of the Standing Committee - April 11, 1977 '. Minutes of the Standing Committee - April 4, 1977 3. Letter from Marline H. Grandy RE: Dial Bus Service (ZIP) for handicapped and senior- citizens ( Informational ) I. Supplementary Affidavit of Joy A. Fogarty �. Letter from Connie Jo Shane RE: Claim for injury. Ref. City Attorn and Insurance Officer �. Referred to City Planning and Zoning Commission a. Application for approval of General Development Plan. a