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Home My WebLink About10-17-1977RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 20 - October 17, 1977 Agenda Item A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the following members being present: Alderman Gray, Larson, Powers., Solinger and Strain. Alderman Allen arrived at 7:35 P.M. Absent: None. Gray moved, Strain second to approve the minutes of the October 3 and 6, 1977 meetings. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried. Alderman Allen arrived - 7:35 P.M. B-1 A Hearing on the Proposed Improvement of Project No.: 6502-77A J 8606 Proposed Improvement of Sanitary Sewer and Watermain in 31st Place N. W. to serve Lots 23 and 24 between T.H. 52 and 20th Street N. W. in Allendale Subdivision. Mr. Emil Pelnar. of 2030 31st.Place N. W. wished to be heard and was against this project. Wishing to be heard was Clark Kirkpatrick who owns Lot 24 and is in favor of this project. Jack Griffin who owns Tract A of Lot 24 is in favor of this project. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Strain second to approve this project and adopt Resolution No. 557-77. Ayes,-(7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-2 A Hearing on Project No. 7704-0-77 J.8597 Sanitary Sewer Extension from the Northwest Trunkline Sewer to serve the South 1/2 of the SE 1/4 , Section 9, Cascade. -Township. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Strain moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 558-77 approving the project. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-3 A Hearing on the Project No. 6107-78 J 8607 Sanitary Sewer and Waterm< extensions to serve Block 1, Knollwood Acres. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the -hearing. Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 559-77 approving the project. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Alderman Strain voting nay. Motion carried. B-4 A Hearing on Proposed Assessments for New Sidewalk Project No. 4-1976 J 8554. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 560-77 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-5 A Hearing on the Proposed Assessments on New Sidewalk Project No. 4 1977 J 8587. Having no one present that wished to be heard, Presiden- Postier closed the hearing. Gray moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 561-77 accepting the assessments. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-1 Peter Solinger, Alderman of the Sixth Ward was appointed by -the Council unanimously to represent the Council on the Intergovernment Committee ( City -County ) to determine whether or not a need exists for a local government access channel in Rochester on the local Cable TV. This is strictly an advisory group to the Franchise Committee_ tin 755 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No 20 - October 17, 1977 Agenda Item D-1 Patrick McGibbon representing Minnesota Benefit Association wished to explain his policy to the Council and request permission to in- troduce his program to the employees of the City of Rochester to see if interest is shown in his program and if they are, to consider putting this on payroll deduction. The Council needed more input on this and directed the City Administrator, and the Personnel Depart ment to study this further and bring the facts to the Committee of th Whole. D-2 Mike Curry representing The Bank Restaurant, Inc. wished to speak to the Council regarding the offer.to sell 112 of the Alley between Hollands Cafeteria and the Chamber of Commerce Building. The figure of $17,200. was arrived at by averaging the sale price pre- ferred by each individual alderman with the exception of Alderman Allen who was out of town and Alderman Larson who voted nay. Mike Curry stated that this was to much money and offered to buy the N 112 of the alley for $10,000.00. After discussion by the Council, Powers moved, Gray second to sell the alley to Mr. Curry for $10,000.00 and direct the City Attorney to prepare a contract with Mr. Curry. It was also stated that Mr. Curry would be interested in buying the other half of the alley if it became available. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Alderman Larson voting Nay. Motion carried. E-1 The request for Industrial Revenue Bond Financing for the Wold Brothers was withdrawn at present. No action taken. E-2 Solinger moved, Strain second to approve the Position Classification and Pay Plan for the City of Rochester which was originated from the League of Minnesota Cities and reviewed by an appointed citizens committee. The revised plan as reviewed by this committee was accepted by the Council including the assigning of.posi;tions.to salary ranges and steps as proposed by this committee effective January 1, 1977. This plan excludes the positions of City Administra and City Attorney. The:prepared Resolution No. 562-77 was adopted. Any changes in positions at this time would be channeled through the Personnel Department and recommended by the.Personnel Advisory Comm- ittee for future consideration. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 Allen moved, Gray second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary.Phase I contract which will designate Dr. Gores as develope of the parcel in question and set time limits on the preparation of preliminary plans and the retention of mortgage financing commitments This is for Gores Development;,Proposal Land Resale and the Contract as stated above. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-4 No Action was taken on the revocation of the 3.2 beer license for the Devil's Inn on 104 East Center Street - Kathleen Ward. The delinquent Utility bill was paid, and the Off -Sale beer transfer was also paid. Alderman Larson stated that patrons were staying at this establishmen after closing and he requested a police report should be obtained and a report of this brought back to the Council. r RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 20 - October 17, 1977 Agenda Item E-5 Gray moved, Strain second to approve the following licenses and bonds Application to sell cigarettes received from Mary Mitchell at the Parkside Cafe 2247 Parklane S. E. and Application to connect Sewers and Drains received from Atkinson Sewer and Water, Zumbro Falls, Mn. a Bond in the amount of $1,000. was received. Application received from Tom Handberg of 307 23rd Street N. W. Stewartville, Mn. to move a garage from 5th Street N. W. to Camp Kahler Road on Oct. 15, 1977. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-6 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 563-77 approving and authorizing the sale of $3,400,000 general obligation Improvement Bonds Series M, and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise and publish the official.sale of the bonds to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on November 15, 1977. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-7 Strain moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 564-77 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise .for bids on the season's supply of rock salt. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on November 2, 1977. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 Powers moved, Solinger second to approve the list of bills ( semi- monthly ) in the amount of $316,617.51. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A review of the policy and practices of payment to Owner= type contracts will be reviewed by the Committee of the Whole. E79. Strain moved, Gray second to approve the preliminary Plat for Western First Subdivision subject to the following conditions: 1. That.the General Development Plan for the area west of 18th Avenue N. W. and north of Broadmoor Village be approved. 2. That the applicant files the proposed rezoning petitions before or at the same time that the petition for approval of the Final Plat is filed, and 3. No access. - to 18th Avenue from adjacent lots. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Powers moved, Solinger second to approve the General Development Plan for that area West of 18th Avenue N. W. and North of Broadmoor Village subject to the following conditions:l. The proposed "T" Stree- located near center of parcel is revised to be shown as cul-de-sac 2. Access is provided between Neighborhood Park and Linear Trail-Parl System and 3. No access to 18th Avenue from adjacent lots. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-11 Allen moved, Powers second to approve the Change order for Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 1-1976. This project was awarded to Doyle Conner Company for a total sum of $81,181.15. During the course of construction extra work was needed in the amount of $7,233.99. Ayes (7),-.Nays (0). Motion carried. E-12 Gray moved, Solinger second to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 8 to provide additional soil to construct service road on Project No. 7301 J 8476.NW District San. Sewer Trunkline. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. 757 758 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 20 - October 17, 1977 Agenda Item E-13 Solinger moved, Gray second to approve the Supplemental Agreement No. 9 of Rock Quantities ( NW Sanitary Sewer Trunkmain Project No. 7301 J 8476. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-14 Solinger moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 565-77 accepting the feasibility report and ordering a hearing to be held November 21, 1977 on Project No. 6015-78 J 8610 Sanitary Sewer and Watermain in 2nd Street N. W. 19th Avenue to W. line West Zumbro. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E=15 Strain moved, Allen second to approve the proposal for Engineering Services - Project No. 6225-4-78 J 8612 for Engineering Services Basic Construction in 25th Street N. W. from CSAH # 4 to the West line of Northridge 2nd Subdivision- approving an Owner Contract proposal by McGhie and Betts, Inc. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion Carried. E-16 Allen moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 566-77 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 7301 J 8476 Sanitary Sewer Trunkline on Easement in NW.1/4 Section 23, Cascade Township between 37th Street N. W. and 40th St. N. W. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on November 16, 1977. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota certain pla- land in Golden Hill Addition, Olmsted County Minnesota ( 1.1/4 acres Lot 1, Block 2, Golden Hill Addition ( Alfred Schultz property ) was given its second reading. Strain moved, Solinger second to adopt the ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 567-77 approving an engineering agreement between McGhie and Betts, Inc. and the City of Rochester, Minnesota from Northridge Second Sub. to Valley High Drive City Project No. 6225-4-78 J 8612. Ayes (7), Nays (0)..Motion Carrie( F-1 Larson moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 568-77 accepting the public street easement from Esther C. Henke for land in Lot 1, Block.28, Northern Addition. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Strain moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 569-77 accepting a street easement granted by Mary E. Ritter covering land in NW 1/4 of Section 27, T 107 N R 14W. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Solinger moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 570-77 that pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter No. 645.021 -the provisions of Laws 1977 C 161 § ,2:; •.pertai.ni*ng Ao. sa' 1ar.i.es; for the Mayor and Aldermen is approved. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried F-1 Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 571-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board requesting authorization to pay Rochester's assessed share of the Southern.Minnesota Municipal :ted I RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 759 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 20- October 17, 1977 Agenda Item F-1 Power Agency budget for the 1978 calendar of $120,000.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 572-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board requesting authorization to enter into a purchase order agreement with United Electric Corp. for furnishing 6,000 feet of 1/0, 600V triplex URD cable for $2,304, Ayes(7). Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Strain moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 573-77 approving an Owner Contract with Lowell Penz for Extension of Watermain on loth Street S. E. from llth Street S. E. to 17th Avenue S. E. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.. F-1 Allen moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 574-77 approving an Owner Contract by Al.exander Builders, Inc. approving plans and Specifications prepared by McGhie and Betts, Inc. for Part I, Grading Surfacing,Concrete Curb and Gutter,Sanitary Sewer,t4atermain, and Service Connections in McDonagh's Replat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Strain moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 575-77 approving the plans and specifications of the Department of Public Services for an.Owner Contract with The Kruse Company, Inc. and Leon Joyce Construction Company both Minnesota Corporations for Street Grading and Surfacing, Sanitary Sewer , Watermain, Underground Drains and Service Connections stubbed into the Boulevard on 18th Street in Mead( Park 14th Subdivision. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 576-77 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board to enter into a lease with Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company to use and maintain a 115 KV power line from the Silver Lake Plant to Chester Substation 1 one year at a cost of $1,930.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Allen moved, Solinger second to adjourn the meeting until 7:30 P.M. on October 27, 1977 at the Public Library Auditorium. Ayes, (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. er or . 760 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 20 - October 17, 1977 Agenda Item Information - October 17, 1977 1. Minutes of the Standing Committee - 9-26-77 2: Minutes of the Standing Committee - 10-11-77 3. Request for a loading zone at 27 10th Street N. W. ( ref. to Public Services for review and recommendation. 4. Claim for Injury - Charles Phelps ( Referred to Insurance , Attor 5. Request to block street for -block party - Joseph Rubin ( Referred to Public Services for handling ). 6. Notice of Rochester Township objection to Bouquet annexation petition. r�