HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-28-1977780 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Special Meeting No: 25 - November 28, 1977
A-1 The Special Meeting of the Common Council was called to order at
4:00 P.M. the following members..being present: President Postier
Aldermen Allen,Ghay, Larson, Powers and Solinger. Members absent:
Alderman Strain.
The call of the special meeting was read, said call being held for
the purpose of considering the Pine -Landmark Contract and any other
business the Council may deem proper.
E-1 Discussion was held by the Council on the Pine -Landmark Contract.
Dr. L.E. Prickman of 207 5th Avenue S. W. was present and stated that
the Skyway system should be .evaluated as to the use of ;t he
presented articles from newspapers stating that they were relatively
unused. Charles Pine developer stated that time was important to
them. for financial reasons and they urged the Council to approve this
contract. Mr. Pine stated that parking and skyways have been discuss(
by lenders and spenders and they agree that they are very important
to a project. Solinger moved, Larson second to adopt the Resolution
No. 625-77 that the agreement between the City and Center City Devel-
opment Company for development of the East Half of Block 19 Moe and
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Old's Addition ( City Hall Block ) is hereby approved and the Mayor
and City Clerk are authorized and directed to sign said agreement on
behalf of the City subject to.the condition however, that said agreem(
shall not be signed until the City obtains acceptable proposals for
the appraisal and architectural -engineering services in a total amoun.
not to exceed $65,000.00. Ayes (6), Naysr (0). Motion carried.
E-2 Powers moved, Gray second to approve an auctioneers license for Don
Webster of Zumbrota,:Minnesota. A bond of $500.00 has been submitted.
Ayes (6), Nays (0).-Motion carried.
F-1 Larson moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 626-77 increasing
.the membership of the Downtown Development District Advisory Board
to eleven.members. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Powers moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 627-77 approving
a revocable permit for the extension of the Orlan Ross Building
at 105 North Broadway into the public street Right -Of -Way. Ayes (6),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
H-1 President Postier stated that starting December 1, 1977 the Old
Armory building would be vacant and that maintenance and custodial:
help would be needed. The Park and Recreation Department will take
care of the maintenance and custodial service and will use the buildir
when they need it. The Street and Alley Department will take care of
snow removal.
Having no further business, Powers moved, Gray second to adjourn the
meeting. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
City Clerk
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