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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-16-1978RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Agenda Item A-1 off CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned fleeting No. 31 - January 16, 1978 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. Allen moved, Gray second to approve Ahe minutes of the January 3, 19 meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Community Development Block Grant - Year IV. Nadine Levin, Administrative Assistant for the City of Rochester explained the program. Wishing to be heard was Chris Batchelder of 415 16th Avenue S. W. and spoke as Chairman of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in Rochester. He stated that the Downtown Development District Advisory Board and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority as a joint unit urge the Council to approve their request and grant them the $325,000. for the preparation and improvements of land site for low -moderate income housing. President Postier asked if this was for a specific project. Mr. Batchelder and ms Levin both stated that it was not, that only a site has been identified for the project. Wishing to be heard was Mary Beman, Social worker with Olmsted County representing the Women's Sheltered Board and stated the need for funding for the battered women. She stated they are now living in volunteer housing. Judith Kellar of 1331 22nd St. S. W. represented the Rochester Public Library and urged the Council to grant funds to the L4 brary to enable them to serve senior citizens and homebound persons. Alderman Solinger asked Kellar if this has been approved by the Library Board and Kellar stated that it had. Wallace Bigelow representing the Ability Build- ing Center stated the needs for additional funding for the ABC. They need equipment for acquisition of materials for the Vocational Evaluation Department. Diane Miller represented the Women's Resource Center at the YWCA and was present for any questions the Council may have. Sister Victorine Honnerman of St. Mary's Hospital was present and represents the national Paraplegia Foundation and urged the Council to grant them funds. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. President Postier stated for the record that it has been stated that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority stated that this funding will go for housing for low income, the location etc. is yet to be decided by the City Council. The Council voted at this time for Rating and Allocation which is as follows: Council Rating Projects Amt. Reg. Allocation 6 Ability Bld. Center, Inc. - Equip. req. for acquisition of materials for the Vocational Evaluation Dept. $ 15,255. $ 13,838. 3 Department of Public Services - SE San. Sewer Project 466,000. .247278. 1 Downtown Development District - fund- ing for Adm. expenses 86,000. 86,000.' i RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 805 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 31 - January 16, 1978 Agenda Item Co unci 1 B-1 Rating Projects Amt. Reg. Allocatio 5 Grading, Surfacing and Storm Sewer on 13th St. S. E. from 3rd to 5th Avenue S. E. and 4th Ave. S. E. from 13th to 14th St. S. E. $ 55,900. 55,900. 13 Health Assessments ( Sen. Citizens) Health Education, Olm. Cty Health Department. 18,545. ----- 8 Hiawatha Vall.ey Chapter, National Paraplegia Foundation - Imp. Community Accessibility 150,000. 42,178. 15 Hiawatha Valley Chapter National Paraplegia Foundation - removal of substantial architectural barriers with City Hall 65,000. ----- 4 Housing and Redevelopment Auth. Dev. District Adv. Board - prep- aration and improvements of land site for low -moderate income housing 325,000. 260,656. (Olmsted County Assoc. for Mental Health - Transitional housing oppor. For. mental l'y ill and socially handicapped. `Not el i.gi b_l e pro j . with CDBG funds.) ( Olmsted Cty Assoc. for Retarded Citizens, Inc. - living fac. for multiple handicapped adults, moderately retarded adults. ) 12 Rochester Public Library - serving Sr....8,000- Citizens and homebound persons 10,000. ----- 14 Roch. Tenants, Assoc. Minn. Recipients Assiance, Women's Resource Center - acq. of capital equipment 6,000. ----- 10 Salvation Army p Emg. housing bldg. ( formal prop. has not been received)100,000. ----- 7 Salvation Army p adult care center Acq. of therapy and other equip. 3,250. 3,150. 9 S.E. Minn. Senior Citizens Organ- ization ( SEMSCO) Acq. of capital ' 806 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 31 - January 16, 1978 Agenda Item Council B-1 Rating Project Amt. Reg. Allocation Cont. equipments to assist in the operation of Health Care projects for the elderly of Rochester 7,354. ----- 2 Senior Citizens, Inc. Part of I' original request for $500,000 made two years ago for Sen. Citizens Cent:_100,000. 100,000. 11 Senior Citizens , Inc. Senior 144,000 Citizens Center 170,000 ----- 16 Women's Shelter, Inc. - Protective Shelter for Battered Women and 90,600 their Children 140,000 ----- B-2 A Hearing on the Final Plat of Northgate Ninth Addition. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Gray moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 31-78 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-3 A Hearing on the Application for approval of the Final Plat of Meadow Park First South Subdivision. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 32-78 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-1 Gray moved, Allen second to approve the appointments -to the Rochester Music Board of Keith Draves 1822 19th St. N. W. Mr. Draves will replace Earl Welhaven, Third Ward. The term will expire January 1981. The reappointment of Roy Cawley 848 First St. S. W. Term will expire January 1981. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-2 Allen moved, Powers second to approve the reappointments to the Rochester Planning and Zoning Commission as follows: Harland Walker 701 21st St. N. E. ;:James Ward 2551 llth Avenue N. W., and Robert Gill 2349 Haling Court. Terms will expire December 31, 1980. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-3, Solinger moved, Strain second to approve the following candidate for appointment to the Rochester Police Department as follows: Bob R. Schei 1818 Third Avenue S. W., effective February 1, 1978. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-1 Allen moved, Gray second to refer the Urban Design Study report for Downtown Development District to the Planning Commission and Downtown Advisory Board and City Departments for review and recomm- endation. Ayes (7), Nays (0 ). Motion carried. E-2 Powers moved, Gray second to table the Taxi -cab leasing question until the February 6, 1978 meeting ( afternoon session ). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 8G7 1 . IAgenda Item E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 E-10 Adjourned Meeting No. 31 - January 16, 1978 Gray moved, Solinger second to approve the following licenses and bonds: One -day On Sale Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor License from St. Pius Men's Club for February 4, 1978 at the St. Pius Church gym and hall. Cigarette License from KROC Radio 122 4th Street S. W. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 33-78 authorizing transfers from the 1977 Contingency appropriation pursuant to the City Charter Section 163 Subd. 4 with the exception of the following delete the Park - Dutch Elm tree total of $84,735.67. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 34- 78 closing completed Capital Improvement Program projects and transferring unexpended balances for a total of $71,471.85. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 78 closing completed projects and authorizing transfer of the unexpended balances pursuant to Minnesota Statutes;, Section No- 429.091,..Subd. 4: The amount of funds transferred is-$107;449.16.- Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried Strain moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution 37-78 designating First National Bank, Northwestern National Bank, Marquette Bank and Trust and Rochester Bank and Trust Company and Olmsted Federal Savings and Loan Association and Minnesota Federal Savings and Loan Association as depositories of the public funds of the City of Roch- ester Minnesota ending December 31, 1978. Resolution No. 38-78 authorizing fascimile signature and, -endorsement of Certificates of Deposit against First National Bank and payroll at the Northwestern National Bank. Resolution No. 39-78 approving additional securities in the amount of $1,180,000. in collateral in lieu of a depository bond from the Northwestern National Bank, Rochester, Minnesota and Resolution No. 40-78 approving additional securities in the amount of $1,500,000. in collateral in lieu of a depository bond from the First National Bank of Rochester, Minnesota. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Gray second to approve Resolution No. 41-78 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for furnishing:.the season's supply of traffic paint. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. January 31, 1978. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 42-78 author- izing payment as a Landfill Enterprise Fund Expenditure in the amount of $6,429.52. Ayes (7); Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Larson second to approve the semi-monthly bills in the amount of $108,617.09 (list attached ). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item E-12 E-11 E-13 E-14 E-15 E-16 E-17 E-18 E-19 Adjourned Meeting No. 31 - January 16, 1978. Gray moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 43-78 approving the variance to the Subdivision Ordinance pertaining to the Plat of Elton Hills North Third Subdivision. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. Gray moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution 4.4-78 and 45-78 approving the funding for Trail development at Bear Creek Park and approving the Civil Rights Assurance of Compliance, Police Statement Regarding Powers and Utility Construction; authorizing filing of; application and naming the Mayor as responsible for project and approving of a five year action plan for Bear Creek, Adopt Resolution 46-78 and 47-78 for Quarry Hill Park and Resolution No. 48-78 and 49-78 Essex Farm acquisition. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Gray second to .table the Variance to the Subdivision Ordinance pertaining to the Plat of Miner Height's Sixth Subdivision indefinitely. This problem should be handled by the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution.No. 50-78 approving the Variance to the Subdivision Ordinance pertaining to the Replat of Outlot A, Meadow Park Fifth Subdivision. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Larson moved, Allen second to approve a motion accepting the application for approval of the preliminary Plat of the Replat of Outlot "A", Meadow Park Fifth Subdivision. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Gray second to approve a motion accepting the application for approval.of the preliminary plat for Elton Hills North Third Subdivision subject to the following: The developer providing the additional easements requested by the Water Department (note: a revised preliminary plat has been submitted to staff with these changes.) 2. A temporary cul-de-sac is provided at the east end of Chalet Drive and 3. The City Council approve variances for the proposed right-of-way width on Omega, Sigma and Loma Lanes. Ayes.(7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 51-78 approving the Variance to the Subdivision Ordinance pertaining to the Plat of Innsbruck One. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Gray second to accept the application for approval .of the -Preliminary Plat cf Innsbruck One. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Larson second to approve the proposed Annexation of Lot 4, Toogoods Subdivision ( Mr. John Hicks) and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an.Ordinance for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. 11 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 809 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 31 - January 16, 1978 Agenda Item E-20 Gray moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 52-78 regarding the Parking Restrictions in the St. Mary's Hospital area as follows: Delete paragraphs (119.4) and (219.5) of Section B No Parking Zones and Amend Paragraphs (27.8), (51.8), (106.5), (132.5) and (193.8) of Section B- No Parking Zones. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-21 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No..53-78 and 54-78 declaring the costs to be assessed and ordera hearing to be held February 6, 1978 on 4 petitioned sidewalks as follows: Lot 1, Block 3, Sanderson's Addition and Lot 3, Block 3, Sanderson's Add'n. Lot 7, Block 9, Head and McMahon and Lot 32, Block 2, West Lawn. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-22 Gray moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 55-78 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No. 7200-1-76 Phase "A" J 2103 of Southeast Trunkline Sanitary Sewer and Trunkline Watermain from West Silver Lake Drive at North Broadway to 7th Street N. E. at 14th Avenue N. E. Bids will be opened at 11:00 A.M. March 1, 1978. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-23 Strain moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 56-78 reordering hearing to be held February 6, 1978 on Project No. 6107-78 J 8607 Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Extensions to serve Block 1, Knollwood Acres. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-24 Gray moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 57-78 accepting the Engineers report and ordering a hearing to be held on February -`21, 1978 on Project No. 7306-0-78 J 8622 Grading and Sur-aacing, Concrete Curb and Gutter, and Extension of Watermain in 17th St. S. abutting Lot 2, Block 1, and Lot 2, Block 2 Rochester Villas. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-25 Solinger moved, Gray second to approve the following periodic estimat for projects at Rochester Municipal.Airport: 1. Alvin E. Benike - $26,999.78 for Terminal Building Project ( Boarding Concourse ) 2. McGhie and Betts $6,149.99 Runway 2-20 Concrete Paving Project - Eng. Services 3. Progressive Contractors $40,543.Final Estimate for contractors on Airport Runway 2-20 Concrete Paving Project. 4. Rochester Airport Commission requests authorization of Mayor and City Clerk to execute documents to amend the FAA Lease FA 67CE-4023. Ayes (7), Nays(0). Motion carried. E-26 Strain moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 58-78 approving 1978-1979 contract negotiated with the members of the Local 34 The International Union of Operating Engineers effective for the calendar years 1978 and 1979. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. ie Agenda Item E-27 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 Adjourned Meeting No. 31 - January 16 1978 Powers moved, Gray second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 59-78 authorizing the Minnesota Department of Transportation to reduce the retainage to $1,500. on City Project No. 6300-1-72 7th Street @ North Broadway - Federal Project T5201 (009.) S.P. No. 159-104-03. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. An Ordinance rezoning the John and Florence Pervin Property at 1325 and 1407 Marion Road S. E. to B-4 and amending Ordinance No. 1659 known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester was given its second reading. Powers moved, Strain second to adopt the ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance rezoning the Lowell Penz property at loth Street and 16th Ave. S. E. to R-3 and amending Ordinance No. 1659 known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester, Minnesota was given its second reading. Allen moved, Strain second to adopt the ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance annexing approximately 3 acres of the Marland and Eleano Fierke property to the City of Rochester; situated in Section 7, Township 106 North, Range 13 West, Olmsted County, Minnesota, was given its second reading. Strain moved, Larson second to adopt the ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance rezoning the Alvin E. Benike property at 16th Street and 19th Street N. W. to R-3 and amending Ordinance No. 1659 known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rochester, Minnesota was given its second reading. Gray moved, Larson second to adopt the ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance classifying certain lands as a part of the Rural Service District and amending Ordinance No. 1466 entitled "An Ordinance Estab. lishing within the City of Rochester an Urban Service District as sepi Taxing Districts" was given its second reading. Strain moved, Gray Second to adopt the ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion Carried. Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 60-78 approving the settlement on Workmen's Compensation clairi::on Jerry Lynn Dalton a member of the Police Reserve was injured while riding a motorcycle. The City Attorney is authorized to accept the settlement offer in the of $2,029.52 plus 60 percent of all future medical expenses and permat total disability;permanent partial disability which the City of Roche! may be obligated to pay. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Gray moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 61-78 affirming the decision of the Workers' Compensation Division filed August 5, 19' in the matter of James O'Brien V. City of Rochester and the Travelers Insurance Company. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. irate sum ien t ,ter ?7 i L- RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL r 1 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 31 - January 16, 1978 Agenda Item F-1 Strain moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 62-78 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board to approve a contract amendme No. I to the contract with Carborundum Company Pollution Control Div. for the North Broadway Plan for bag house installation by $5,728.00 fo a total amended contract of $1,475,295.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Solinger moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 63-78 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving entering into a purchase agreement with Westinghouse Electric Supply Company for two bearings for the F.D. fan on the Wicks boiler at the North Broadway Plant for $1,569.36. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Allen moved., Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 64-78 approving •a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving entering into a Purchase order agreement with Crescent Electric Supply Company for atthour meters at a cost of $7,699.20. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Vrson moved, Gray second to adopt Resolution No. 65-78 approving resolution of the Public Utility Board approving entering into a purchase order agreement with Babcock and Wilcox Company for furnishin, pulverizer.parts for Unit IV at the Silver Lake Plant at a cost of $1,925.50. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 n Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota , certain Platted land in Toogood Subdivision in Olmsted County , Minnesota John Hick 620 16th St. S. W. was given its first reading. Larson oved, Allen second to suspend the rules and give this a second readini pon Roll call vote, Aldermen Allen, Gray, Larson, Powers, Solinger nd Strain and President Postier voted aye. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried and the Ordinance was given its second reading. Powers oved, Allen second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). and the Ordinance as adopted. F-1 arson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 66-78 approving resolution amending Section B of the No Parking Zones - Streets is amended by adding paragraph (20.5).as follows: (20.5) West Center treet on the north side from Twelfth Avenue to Sixteenth Avenue, be :00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. H-1 3ray moved, Allen second to authorize the Mayor to sign the Pine andmark Contract. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. G-1 llen moved, Gray second to remove the item of Eminent Domain proceedi o acquire property at 613 7th St. N. W. from the table. Ayes (7), ays (0). Motion carried. Solinger moved, Allen second to accept he amount of $70,000. for the property and $24,000. for relocation nd Dr. Larson would be allowed to take out what items he could save. t igs Agenda Item G-1 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 31 - January 16, 1978 Dr. Larson will vacate this property by October 1, 1978. This motion instructs the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Allen moved, Larson second to adjourn the meeting . Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. City Clerk Information - 1-16-78 1. Minutes of the Personnel Advisory Committee Committee - 1-3-78 2. Minutes of the Standing Committees - 1-3-78 3. Minutes of the Standing Committees - 1-9-78 4. Claim for damages, Madge Schlitz (ref. Attorney, Insurance and Public Services. 5. Request to retain engineering services to Innsbruck One Subd. (Ref. to Public Services Dept. ) 6. Letter from Virginia Polikowsky re: 12 hour parking limitation ( referred to Public Services Dept. for response ).