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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-05-1978Agenda Item RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 5, 1978 uly..el.ected members".of the(Common Council of the -City of Rochester, innesota elected at an election duly held on May 16, 1978 were sworn n by the City Clerk. Members swearing to the oath of the Common Counc" ere as follows: President Richard J. Postier, Alderman -At -Large, ldermen Joseph Duffy, Alderman Second Ward, James Powers, Alderman f the Fourth Ward and Peter Solinger, Alderman of the Sixth Ward. A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. the folic ing members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Duffy, Larson, Powers, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None. Solinger moved, Allen second to approve the minutes of the May 1, 8, 17 and 22, 1978 meetings. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-1 The following address was given by President Richard J. Postier: Honorable Mayor, Members of the City Council and Citizens of Rochester On behalf of the citizens of Rochester, I wish to congratulate Aldermi Powers, Solinger and Duffy on their election to the Common Council ani express appreciation to Chuck Gray for his service to the City as Sec( Ward Alderman. This is the ninth year I have had the privilege and honor.of addressing you as president of the Common Council and I.' thank the citizens of Rochester for the opportunity. Each year we arl faced with a wide variety of issues and concerns, some old, some new, but I' have always been enthusiastic about the ability,of the people of Rochester and their elected representatives to cope with these issues and continue to make the City a beautiful.place in which to live. The city is continuing its efforts to bring a new vitality to the downtown area. The coming year will see some definite resolution to both the Pine/Landmark and Gores development proposals. In addition, development interest has been expressed by many other individuals or business concerns. In November, the citizens of Rochester will'. have an opportunity to express their desires concerning the proposed construction of a pair of one-way streets through the downtown area. This has been an issue which has been unresolved for many years and hz absorbed much time and effort. Hopefully, the referendum in November will settle the matter once and for all and we can get on to the busir of planning the growth of the downtown area, with or without one-way streets. In a rapidly expanding city such as outs,the provision of sewer and water facilities to the expanding areas is a very crucial issue. I feel that the city has made strong efforts in this area in the past year and will continue to expend the same effort in the cc year. The northwest trunk line sewer has been completed; a new water tower for the Northwest area will be under construction this summer; a new water tower to the West of Country Club Manor has just been completed.:and a water tower to serve a portion of the Southwest area i in the planning stage. In addition, the first section of the Southeas sanitary sewer trunkline is presently under construction. It is essential that the City continue to fund and complete the remaining portions of this turnkline sewer in 1978 and 1979, since the continued growth of the City to the East and South are entirely dependent upon its construction. Orderly annexation is an area in which the City she concentrate more strongly in the coming year. The City entered into an orderly annexation agreement with Cascade Township a couple of year ago, but not much. progress has been made with the remaining townrhinc =° 903 nd ess ng ld r: 904 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Agenda Item CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting.No. 1 - June 5, 1978 C-1 I would recommend that meetings between .the Council and the Town Boards of Rochester, Marion and Haverh.i:ll townships be established to further discuss the mutual advantages of the orderly annexation procedures. During the coming year, it is anticipated that the City will enter into agreements with the State and Federal Governments for preparation. of detailed plans and specifications for the construction an upgraded Sewage Treatment Plant. Th.e process to reach this point h been slow, but the end result will be a plant to meet the City's proje needs with realistic treatment standards and costs for the citizens. After years of review and study, the flood control project for the Cit of Rochester and Zumbro River Watershed is getting close to a final decision point. In the coming years, congress is expected to approp- riate the necessary funds for the preparation of detailed plans and specifications for this project. If everything proceeds on schedule, the governing body and the citizens of Rochester will have to make a final decision on this project in early 1980's. After a number of years of planning and financing, a senior citizens center will be com- pleted in the next few months. I am proud to have been a part of the governing body which recognized a need for such a facilitiy for the elderly of our community, and appropriated the necessary construction funds. Starting in the past and continuing this year, the City has entered into a new activity, the financial support for public trans- portation. While I support the present program, I am somewhat trouble that the government must enter into an area which was previoulsy finan by private enterprise. I am also concenred with the trend in our country these days towards more and more financing and:control by State and Federal governments. While State and Federal funding of services are generally welcomed by cities, such funding tends to erode the autonomy of local units of government and the ability of local citizens to make the decisions which affect their everyday livin I urge the Council to consider these concerns as State and Federal fun finance a greater portion of our local budget. I look forward to work with you in the coming year in continuing to provide the citizens of Rochester the quality of services that make Rochester a City people are proud to be a part of. Thank you. C-2a Strain moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 361-78 approving the Roberts Rules of Order for the conduct of business by the Common Council for the coming year. Ayes (7)', Nays (0). Motion carried. C-2b Strain moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 362-78 adopting Rules and Regulations for Order of business of the Council as follows: 1. Roll Call. The roll call of the Common Council shall be had and taken in its alphabetical order according to the names of the members except that name of the President of the Common Council shall be called first at the first roll call of each meeting and then after the expression of each of the other members of the said Common Council 2. Reading and approval of the minutes of the preceding meeting. 3. At the first meeting , the appointment of officers and committees. 4. Public Hearings. 5. Reading of petitions and communications. 6. s ted ng its of committees. All -.reports of committees shall hereafter be RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL'' 9�5 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 5, 1978 Agenda Item C-2b made in writing, unless ordered otherwise by said Common Council. 7. Unfinished business. 8. Resolutions and bills. 9. Ordinances. 10. New business from Council members. 11. Adjournment. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-2c Strain moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 363-78 establishin committees of the Common Council, prescribing their functions and duties and providing appointment to members of subcommittees. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-3 Allen moved, Strain; second to approve the appointments to the followin committees by President Postier: Finance. Committee members - Darrell Strain, Chairman; Paul Allen, Peter Solinger. Ex-Officid - Smekta, Postier, Freson, Swanson, Grimm, Utesch, Personnel Director. Public Works Committee - James Powers, Chairman, Darrell Strain, Joseph Duffy Ex-Officio - Smekta, Postier, Freson, Plumb, Moore, Brennan, Swanson. Public Safety Committee - Paul Allen, Chairman, Robert Larson, Peter Solinger Ex-Officio Smekta, Postier, Freson, Macken, Mertz, Taylor, Cannellos, Swanson and Plumb. Personnel Advisory Committee - Peter Solinger, Darrell Strain and Robert Larson. Board of Equalization - Robert Larson, Chairman, Paul Allen and Darrell Strain. Flood Plain Darrell Strain, Chairman, Joseph Duffy and Peter,Solinger. Economic Development Commission - James Powers, Paul Allen,Joseph Duffy. Recycling Committee - Peter Solinger and Robert Larson. Health Board - Robert Larson - Fire Civil Service - James McNary - Public Utility Board - Darrell Strain- Civil Defense - Alex Smekta, Robert Larson, James Powers and Joseph Duffy. Planning Adm. Services Commission - Paul Allen and Joseph Duffy. ROCOG - Paul Allen , Joseph Duffy James Powers, Peter Solinger and Alex Smekta. Representative of HUD - Paul Allen and Downtown Development District - Joseph Duffy and Robert Larson. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. C-4 The following is the address by Mayor Alex P. Smekta: We wish to extend our congratulations to the City Council for an excel ent year of service to the people of Rochester. Our congratulations to Joseph Duffy. Welcome aboard ! and to Charles Gray, our thanks for the service and strength he has shown the past two years. Rochest has been the center of business and cultural life for over"a century. Its vision and vitality has been the standard by which much of south- eastern Minnesota progress has been measured. Its growth:.has been balanced wisely by the need to conserve. Rochester has changed and is changing without economic stagnation. Government costs are rising. T past few years, inflation has added a terrible burden to the cost of every product or service our City purchases and therefore to the services Rochester provides. Federal and State regulations required o City to provide specific services and specific action. For example, the Sanitary landfill - we added hundreds of thousands of dollars to its operation the past years, just to satisfy Minnesota Pollution Cont Agency. Another example is the millions of dollars that have been Poured into our light plant to satisfy E.P.A.; P.C.A. and all other r e r State and. Federal agencies. And, who pays the bill.:? The RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Agenda Item C-4 Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 5, 1978 taxpayers, as.always. Last year during the election campaign for Mayo accusations were.made by the opposition of fiscal irresponsibility by the Council and Mayor: What a pleasant•surprise and revelation to fin our fiscal policies and long-range capital expenditure program earned the coveted triple "A" rating in the money market. A reputation and rating that few cities or States attain. Congratualtions are in order to you, members of the City Council. The article in the Post -Bulletin of May 24 stated Rochester per - capita property taxes and expenditure for municipal government has each risen at less than half the average rate for Minnesota cities during a ten year period - This according to the State Planning Agency. People in Government throughout the Sta admire and envy the fiscal strength of Rochester ! This is another example of a job well done' There has been criticism by certain group that the Council does not listen - is not responsive - does not want citizen input. Let me refresh your memory and those present, about citizen input last year: The consulting firm of Public Administration Services from Chicago was hired to conduct an organizational analysis the Rochester Police Department. Their completed report was submitted in 1976. A Citizen's Committee.was appointed to reveiw the report: Their recommendations were submitted in March, 1977. Council final- ized action on November 7, 1977 which resulted in the following change and procedures: (1) The organizational structure of the Police Department was modified; (2) Employment of Civilian Dispatchers was approved; (3) A time limit was placed on length of -membership for Poli Civil Service Commissioners; (4) The Police Chief's position will be open to outside applicants. The Citizen's Personnel Management Study Committee, appointed to review the position and classification and pay plan as conducted by the League of Minnesota Cities, met for the" first time June 10, 1977. Their final report submitted to the Mayor and Council September 21, 1977 was adopted by Council one month later. Overall resulted of the report achieved the following: (1) Job descriptions are more closely aligned with work being performed; (2) Employee evaluations designed to encourage one-to-one communicatio with the employee and supervisor are accomplished on an annual basis; (3) The employee evaluation assists in establising mutual goals and priorities between the employee and supervisor; (4) The study resulted in recommendations that pay status for City employees be equivalent to similar positions in the private sector. Another example of Citizen participation. The Rochester Refuse Association requested an increase in rates for residential pickup. Council responded by con- ducting a survey through the Public Utility mail system. -Questionnair response was comparatively strong, approximately 20722%. The result was twice a week pickup with a slight increase in rates; once a week pickup presented potential health hazards. Here is another - The City Administrator's office, along with Planning Department Assistance held five Mini -hearings to gather input from Target groups to assist Council in making a decision on allocation of Community Develoment Blo Grant Funds for year IV. Projects approved for funding included (1) Continued funding for Senior Citizens Center; (2) Site preparation for Low Income housing (3) Downtown Development Administration; (4) Removal of architectural barriers; (5) Grading/Surfacing Storm f e Sewer project in lower inc3me area of the City. And.another - A RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 5, 1978 Agenda Item . C-4 A Citizen's Committee was appointed August 15, 1977 to review the Cable TV Refranchise request. Their recommendations for revised and additional -provisions of the franchise were submitted to Council in January, 1978. The Committee was also asked to study the current franchisee's.request for a rate increase, and make recommendations corn ing the current rate structure. The 'Committee's studies resulted in a 20� per month rate increase recommendations, rather than 75� per onth,per subscriber,as requested by Teleprompter. Again, citizen's were asked to become.involved by participating in a survey; A strong 30% response was achieved. Input from the survey was helpful in the Committee's deliberations. A public forum was also held in conjunc- tion with the committee`s study in order to gain input from subscriber.: and non -subscribers of Cable TV. Another example A Citizen's Committee as appointed to review and mare recommendations as necessary as they pertain to structure within the organization of City government. The organizational structure committee was established by Council resolution, February 21 of this year. They are still in progress. Yes e_have�problems. If we didn't our City would not be growing, vibrant and exciting. The downtown must be revitalized to complement the innovative medical campus of the :future as envisioned by the visioi ries of the future at the Mayo: -Clinic. The parking problem is the curse of every ,American city and Rochester is no exception. Let us. start building those badly needed parking ramps now this year! The eople of."Rochester need them now,!' And so do the merchants. For forty ears we have enjoyed basking in the limelight ... sunlight and yes, oonlight.of.an edifice that was given _ yes, given, to the people of Rochester to enjoy and admire. Given by a man who was a visionary, ho believed and worked toward the future. . Of course, I'm talking bout Dr. Charles W. Mayo who gave us the Mayo Auditorium. During 4tought s magnificent history it has brought enjoyment to millions and in millions of dollars to the coffers of our merchants. It as enhanced to good life in Rochester. But the time has arrived when rastic action must be taken to either add or build in order to be ompetitive with other cities. I am glad we are taking some action ow: by concerned leaders. Rochester is in a constant battle to rovide more housing. That is the number .one priority. According to UD's survey we need at least 2100 housing units to keep abreast of he demands. And, we.have not made a ripple in the housing needs of ur senior citizens. We must continue to, encourage programs to providE o:using for low and moderate income people. A few years ago, I made he recommendations.that City Council meetings be held every other moni in different wards. For instance, in the First Ward, the evening ouncil meeting be held at Hawthorne school; the Second Ward at olwell or Edison School, etc. I believe it would be worthwhile to t least make this effort to see if it will increase the rapport betweE ouncil and citizens. Why not try it? Our complements to the Council n the go-ahead on building a new senior citizen's -center - it is long ver-due. I call your attention to the Federal Noise Control Act of 1972. It is time for the Police, City Council and Judges of our County ourt to get together to enforce noise pollution in Rochester. I rn- • Agenda Item C-4 C-5 C-6 C-7 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 5, 1978 am sure the administrator's and the patients at St. Mary's and Methodi Hospitals and citizens would appreciate it. Rochester has been cited many times for not having acceptable levels of air quality. Primarily carbon monoxide CO2 caused by faulty automobile and truck emissions. I urge the Council to initiate a -program of car and truck emission inspections , with citations issued indicating a time limit for muffler repair or replacement. I am sure we';will receive the cooperat of the Health Department and our citizens, who will benefit by this program. Well, I'-ve "jawed" with you long enough! we have a job to do If we don't do it, someone else will! I am looking forward to sharing problems with you as well as your successes. Thank you. Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 364-78 designating the Rochester Post -Bulletin as the official newspaper to publish the official printing and advertising of the City of Rochester for the official year commencing June 1, 1978. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Allen second to establish a public hearing set for July 10, 1978 on the Charter Commission Recommendation regarding obsolete Charter provisions. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Duffy second to establish a public hearing set for July 10, 1978 on the Proposed Charter amendment regarding Library Board membership. Ayes (7)', Nays (0). Motion carried. D-1 Michael Smutka requested to be heard requesting exemption of sidewalk from property at 302-308 19th Street N. W. Solinger moved, Larson second to delete this from sidewalk requirements. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. D-2 Allen moved, Strain second to instruct the City Attorney to review the present Human Rights Ordinance and ascertain whether it complies to State and Federal statutes. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. D-3 Strain moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 365-78 referring the Extension of Watermain along the east side of T.H. 63 from the Golden Hill School to a point 388 feet north of the south line of Section 14, Rochester. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-1 Larson moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 366-78 authorizing execution of the Federal Grant Amendment No. 5 for Sewage Treatment studies. The City's share of the project(exclusive of Pine Island's Project ) is 10% or $15,330. The revised estimated project cost beinc $576,000.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. The amendment is o the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Grant No. C270804 01. E-2 Powers moved,; -Strain s:econd.to adopt Resolution No. 367-78 adopting he lease= between the City and John W. Nelson of the city weigh scale. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. >t ion RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL S091 CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 5, 1978 Agenda Item E-3 Powers moved, Allen second to approve the recommendations of the Personnel Advisory Committee on the following positions: Police Communication Dispatcher - salary Pay Grid B Grade 4 ( $8,527-$11,985 also that shift differential pay in the amount of 15�-20�- Nepotism that the personnel policy on nepotism be amended to read " The employment of close relatives in the same department shall be discouraged and shall be prohibited in all cases where direct super- vision.is involved and also in the case of department heads.'.' Chemist ( Water Reclamation Plant - Lab Tech be eliminated and Chemist approved salary be set at $7.40 per hr. - Utility Driver III ( Water Reclamation Plant - Utility Driver I be elimianted and above approved salary $6.50 per hr. subject to the Operating Engineer's local 34 pproving this. - Office Services Coordinator - Building and Safety eliminating the position of Clerk Steno - salary pay grid B-8 $10,363 - $14,476.) - CETA funds that the City agree to accept $50,000 in additional CETA funds using $20,427 to supply the County ith 9 positions. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-4 Strain moved, Larson second.to adopt Resolution No. 368-78 extending he consulting services agreement with C.R.S. and Associates to work ith the Downtown Development District. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-5 owers moved, Allen second to approve the payment of $3,326.40 to lvin E. Beni ke,Contractor-tsfor work completed to date on the Rocheste unicipal Airport Boarding Concourse Project. Ayes (7) Nays (0). Moti arried. E-6 lien moved, Solinger second to approve the following licenses and onds: Auctioneer License for Mr. Avraham Basharel of North Hollywood alifornia. Bond in the amount of $500.00 has been received. Bill can of Route # 2,Waverly,Iowa and Richard Dinsdale of 425 Main oorhies,Iowa. This is subject to receipt of $500. bond each. uction permit received from A,A, and A Oriental Rugs, Inc. Sherman Oal alifornia to hold an auction on June 23, Kahler Hotel; On -Sale Non - Intoxicating Malt.Liquor received from Lourdes High School for 1968 lass reunion - this is to be served at Silver -Lake Pavillion on June 7, 1978 for one day. Application to sell cigarettes from Terry Norton or Fabric Care Center at 1117 No. Broadway; and Olmsted Co. Fair eer Garden from July 30, until completion of the fair. Renewal of ontract to construct sidewalks from D.M. Boutelle and Sons, Inc. ubject to receipt of Certificate of insurance; -Application for Master nstaller from Glen R. Storrs of 208 7th Avenue S. E. for Glen's %ppliance and Ref. Service a bond in the amount of $5,000. has been eceived. Request received from Rochester Jaycees to conduct the Fourtl f July parade at 1:00 P.M. and House moving permit received from James Buck to move a house from 2100 2nd St. S. W. to 215 19th Avenue . W. Ayes.(7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 arson moved, Powers second to refer the General Development Plan for he Conway-Dashow Subdivision located north of Northern. Heights 910 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 5, 1978 Agenda Item E-8 Park and east of Rocky Creek Mobile Home Park to the Committee of Whole for further discussion. Ayes (6),Nays (1.). Alderman Allen .voting Nay. Motion carried. E-9 Allen moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No..369-78 approving and supporting the Rochester Housing,;and'Redevelopment Authority application to administer the MHFA Grant Program for Olmsted County inclusive of the.City of!, -Rochester, Minnesota. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-10 Larson moved, Allen second to approve and adopt the City Bikeway Width Policy.of 8 feet. This is to become the standard width used by various City agencies in planning for and constructing bikeway paths in the City of Rochester, Minnesota. Ayes (6), Nays (1). Alderman Powers voting nay. Motion carried. E-11 Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 370-78 accepting the Engineer's Report and ordering a hearing to be held on August 7, 1978 on Project No. 6207-4-78 J 8650 Construction of a 12" Watermain in 7th Street N. W. from Arends Industrial Park 1st Subdivision to 6th Place N. W. in Country Club Manor. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-12 Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 371-78 and 372-78 declaring costs to be assessed and ordering a hearing to be held on July 10, 1978 on Project No. 5808-0-70 J 8446 Special Deferred Assessment :Sanitary Sewer Trunkline West of Valleyhigh Drive N. W. between 15th Street N. W. and 19th Street N. W. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-13 Solinger moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 373-78 accepting the Engineer's report and ordering a hearing for July 10, 1978 on Project No. 6213-2-78 J 8618 Grading and Surfacing, Concrete Curb and Gutter on 4th Avenue S. E. from 13th to 14th Street and on 13th St. S. E. from 3rd Avenue to 6th Avenue S. E., and on 14th St. S. E. from 3rd Ave S. E. to 4th Avenue S. E.; Also Storm Sewer on 13th Street S. E. from 3rd Avenue to 4th Avenue S. E. plus sidewalk abutting Outlot 1, Meadow -Park 2nd Sub. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-14 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 374-78 approving a proposal by Advance Surveying and Engineering Company to provide Engineering.Services for Basic Improvmeents within Folwell West Second and Third Subdivision. City Project No. 8633. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-15 Strain-moved;:Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 375-78 approving thl proposal by Yaggy, and Associates , Inc. for Engineering Services for Public Watermain from 40th St. to•41st St. N. W: thru Summit Square Manor and Street Construction on•41st St. N. W. abutting. Summit Square.Manor - Project.No. 7708-1-77 J 8608. Ayes (7), Nays (0), z' Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFiCiAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE' COMMON COUNCIL* CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. I.- June 5, 1978 Agenda Item E-16 Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 376-78 awarding Project No. 7002-0-78 J 8629 Extension of Sanitary Sewer from 24th Avenue S. E. to Serve Fierke's Sub. to Fraser Construction Company in the amount of $42,618.65 -low bid. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-17 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 377-78 awarding Project No. 7403-1-77 J 8565 Concrete Paving of Frontage Road Cascade Industrial'Park to Doyle Conner Company in the amount of $115,381.17 low bid. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-18 Powers moved, Solinger second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution permitting the contractor to temporarily encroach upon or close the following : 1. That a minimum alley width of 12' be maintained to provide emergency vehicle and truck service access o the business in the 112 block immediately east of the ramp site i.e.-Orlen Ross Furniture , Senior Citizen'Center, etc. 2. That the ecessary signing and barricading of the -sidewalks and streets meet the standards and be approved by the Public Services Dept. and 3. hat all sidewalks and streets be open to public use on or before the amp is opened ( Rochester Methodist Hospital Parking Ramp ). yes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-19 Strain moved,.Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 378-78 adding aragraph (9) of Section J, Passenger and Commodity Loading Zones to read: (9) Third Avenue S. W. on the East side from a point 200 feet' ore or less south of 6th St. to a point 250 feet more or less south f 6th Street , Monday thru Sat. ( Zumbro Lutheran Church ). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-20 3olinger moved, Powers second to authorize the Mayor to sign the ontract executing the agreement from the Department of Housing and rban Development that the year IV CDBG application has been accepted. yes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-21 arson moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 379-78 authorizing he amendment and re -appropriation of the revenue sharing funds and th ontingency transfer from the Fire Station No. 4 project No. 301- 953 and reappropriating the revenue sharing into the Golden Hill Stor ewer Project No. 301-4857.-Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E,-22 ;olinger moved, Allen second to adopt he City Clerk to advertise for bids 8475 Water Reservoir and Trunkmains f the N. W. Service Area lying N of nd 20" diameter watermain trunkline yes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Resolution No. 380-78 authorizin on Project No. 7703-Part III to serve the low level district 41st St. N. W. Part III 16",18" within:- Cascade Ridge Subdivision H-1 �llen moved, Strain second to approve the housemovi.hg permit from im Holeman subject to approval of the Planning and Zoning Department. es (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 5, 1978 Agenda Item F-1 An Ordinance rezoning property located at 2005 Hwy 14 East from R-1 to B-4 Dale L. Bass and Mary J. Bass -( Covered Wagon Motel and Traile Park was given its second reading. Strain moved, Larson second to adopt the Ordinance as read.Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning property located north of Rocky Creek Mobile Home Park in the proposed Northern Slopes Development from R-1 to R-3 ( Theodore 0. Wellner ) was given its second reading. Powers moved, Strain second to adopt the ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning property located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of U.S. Highway 63 and 37th Street N. E. (,3140 Highway.63 North ) from R-1 to B-4 was given its second reading. ( Theodore 0. Wellner ) Allen moved, Larson second to adopt the ordinance as read. Ayes (7); Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning.property bounded by 4th Street S. E., 1st Avenue S. E., 5th St. S. E., and 4th Avenue S. E. including Mayo Park from B-4FF to B-3FF ( Planning Commission Initiated) was given its second reading. Larson moved, Strain second to adopt the ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning property located in the northeast corner of the intersection of U.S. 14 and Marion Road S. E. from B-lb and R-1 to B-4 and R=3FF ( Gary Groteboer and Lowell Penz ) was given its second reading. Strain moved, Allen second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance annexing Lots 10,11,12 and 13,131ock 3, Knollwood Acres to the City of Rochester ( Donald D. Anderson ) was given its second reading. Larson moved, Solinger second to adopt the Ordinance as read, Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance relating to the Rochester Police Department amending Rochester Code of Ordinances Section 24.010 was given its first readinc Powers moved, Strain second to suspend the rules and give this ordinani a second reading.. Upon Roll Call vote; Aldermen Allen, Duffy, Larson, Powers, Solinger and Strain and President Postier voted aye. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried and the Ordinance was given its second readinc Larson moved, Powers second to adopt the ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Relating to parking regulations and fees; amending RCO section 148.020 as amended by Ordinance No. 1804. This increases parki meter fees at the Library and Norton Lots as follows: 30 minutes from 5� to 10¢; 1 hour increased from 10� to 20¢ and 22 hours from 2W to 50¢; and 3 hours from 3W to 60t, was given its first reading. F-1 Strain moved, Powers second'to adopt Resolution No.381-78 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving Amendment No. 1 to u RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL`. 913 , CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 = June 5, 1978 Agenda Item F-1 a contract with A. E. Benike, Inc. for furnishing general construction or the Baghouse installation at the North'Broadway Plant said amend- ent providing for the change of subcontractor for the work of found- ation pile driving from Atlas Pile Driving Company to Sullivan onstruction Company. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 owers moved, Soli nger second to adopt Resolution No. 382-78 approving resolution.of the Public Utility Board approving an agreement with he United States Department of Energy and R.W. Beck and Assoc. for he feasibility,determination of additional hydro -electric power development at the-City's existing dam located at the Zumbro River ost not to exceed $57,830.00.-Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 arson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 38.3-78 approving resolution of the Public Utility Board awarding $4,275.50 contract o Quarve and Anderson Company for grading and surfacing a road round the Silver Lake Powers Plant coal pile perimeter and providing washed concrete aggregate rock cover on the Silver Lake Powers Plant lastewater Treatment Facility.- Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion -carried. F-1 arson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 384-78 approving resolution of the Public Utility Board approving the purchase of roperty located at 523 First Avenue N. E. from Mr. Les N. Lyons at a ost of $32,000. plus real estate taxes due and payable in 1978. %yes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 train moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 385-78 approving resolution of the Public Utility Board approving and awarding the 8,587.00 contract to Doyle Conner Company for concrete paving of he driveway located on the west side of the Silver Lake Power Plant ooling tower. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 owers moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 386-78 approving resolution of the Public Utility Board awarding $3,373.75-contract o Thein Well Company for furnishing pump repair parts for well # 10. yes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 olinger moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution -No. 387-78 approving resolution of the Public Utility Board awarding $2,299.00 contract o E.R. Berg and Associates for -furnishing one plastic flow tube nd one differential pressure transmitter for well # 26. Ayes (7), lays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Solinger moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 388-78 approving .resolution of the Public Utility Board awarding $2,307.00 contract o Electronic Engineering Services for furnishing three G. E. mobile adios. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Fowers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 389-78 approving resolution of the Public. Utility Board awarding $2,745.72 contract o Thein Well Company for furnishing maintenance work on well No. 1 nit # 4. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. . 914 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 5, 1978 Agenda Item F-1 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 390-78 approving a resolution of the Public Utility.Board awarding $1,747.20 contract to Superior Switchboard and Devices Company for furnishing 96 200 amp underground meter sockets. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Having no further business, Allen moved, Strain second to adjourn the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the follow, ing members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Duffy, Larson, Powers, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None. 13=1a A Hearing on the New Sidewalk Project No. 1-1978 J 8637. Wishing to be heard was Don Wick of 604 21st St. N.E. , Ray Schultz of 2414 9th Avenue N. W.; Bill Hoff 2360 llth Avenue N. W., William King 2836 17th Ave. N. W.; Mike Marshall 1116 23rd St. N. W. were opposed to this project. Having -no one else wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. After discussion by the Council, Larson moved the approve the project but delete 9th Avenue on the West side of Elton Hills Dr. to 28th St. N. W. ( Lutheran School Site ) The motion died for lack of a second. Strain moved, Allen second to approve the project as stated. After Roll Call vote, Aldermen Allen, Powers and Strain voted aye. Ayes (3), Nays Aldermen Duffy, Larson, Solinger and President Postier Nays (4). This project needs 6/7 vote, Motion died. Strain moved, Larson.seco►id to delete the Lutheran school and 24th and 9th Ave. Ayes (3)., Nays (4). Motion did not carry. Solinger moved to approve the project deleting the 9th Avenue ;cboth sides 24th St. to Elton Hills Dr. and 24th Street both sides llth Ave. to 9th Ave. N. W. This motion died for lack of a second. Solinger moved, Larson second to complete 17th Avenue N. W. and 16th Avenue N. W. and abandon the rest. Ayes (4), Nays (3). Motion died. Strain moved, that no action be taken on this sidewalk project and be brought back for next years consideration. No second. Motion died. Powers moved, Allen second to abandon the project. Upon Roll call vote, Aldermen Allen, Duffy, Powers Strain voted aye. Ayes (4). Nays (3). Aldermen Larson, Solinger and President Postier. The project was not passed. .Bilb� New Sidewalk Project No. 2-1978 J 8638. Wishing to be heard was Ed Milenacker of 1424 3rd Ave. N. W.; Leonard Johnson of 1614 3rd Avenue N. W., Mrs. Warren Throndson of 1634 3rd Ave. N. W.; Mrs. Michas Eyrer of- 1502 3rd,:Avenue._:N. W. were opposed--.to-the-sidewalk project. Mrs. Doug Schroeder of 1512 3rd Ave. N. W. was for the project. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Strain second to approve the project and adopt the prepared Resolution No. 391-78 ordering the project to be made. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-lc A Hearing on Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 1-1978 J 8634. Wishing to be heard was Mrs. Darrell Greenwaldt of 34 llth Street N. E. representing the homeowners in the area. Nine of them object to this project. Mrs. Dison of 33 llth St. N. E. was opposed to this project. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 91S CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 5, 1978 Agenda Item B-lc Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Strain moved, Duffy second to delete the new sidewalk and replace the old. Ayes (4). Nays:,(3). Motion not carried. Powers moved, to abandon the project. Motion died for lack of a second Allen moved, Larson second to approve the project in full. Ayes (5). Nays (2). Alderman Duffy and President Postier voting nay. Motion not carried. No:action was taken on this project at this time. B-ld A Hearing on Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 2-1978 J 8635. Wishing to be heard was Mable Ellefson Of 913 5th Street N. E. and Mr and Mrs. Conrad Odegarden and were opposed to this project. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Duffy second to declare a moratorium on the sidewalk projects until the Committee of the Whole can study a new policy on new, repair or replacement sidewalks. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-2 R Hearing on the application for approval of a Planned Unit Develop ent ( Final. Plan ) for property located on parts of Lots 8 and 9, llendale Subdivision in the vicinity of 28th Street and 18th Ave. N. W. ( Dr. Dale Larson.). Wishing to be heard was Dr. Dale Larson and urged the Council to approve this. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Olinger moved, Powers second to approve the plan and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a;,resolution and ordinance for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-3 A Hearing on the Final Plat, Ferndale Subdivision. Having no one resent that wished to be heard,' President Postier closed the hearing. owers moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 392-7� approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-4 k Hearing on the Project No. 6502-78 J 8649 Grading and Surfacing, oncrete Curb and Gutter, Watermain and Service Connections in 28th treet N. W. between 18th and 19th Avenue N. W. plus San. Sewer in 9th Avenue N. W. from Cascade Street N. W. to 28th Street N. W. and it 8th Street from 19th Avenue N. W. to a point approx. 290 feet East. aving no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier losed the hearing. Larson moved, Allen second to approve the project ubject to the following: 1. That the project title and extent f the porject be changed to read: Grading and Surfacing, Concrete urb and Gutter; Watermain , and Service Connections in 28th Street W. between 18 and 19th Ave. N. W., plus San. Sewer in 19th Avenue . W. from Cascade Street N. W. to 28th St. and in 28th St. from 19th venue N. W. to a point approximately 290 feet east. and 2. That the roject be initiated by Council. Action. This is necessary since we ave proposed an increase in the scope of the project not mentioned in the petition and a portion of the project does not abut a platted treet. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Resolution No. 393-78. B-5 Hearing on the application for approval of a Planned Unit Developmeni F7, .. 91S . RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Agenda Item B-5 IWA . .a CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 5, 1978 ( Final Plan ) for property located north of Skyline Drive S. W., between U. S. Highway 52 Frontage Road and Walden Lane S. W. Dr. Robert Weinrich was present for any questions that the Council may have. Having no one else that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Powers second to proceed with the PUD and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a.resolution and ordinance for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays '(0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Application for Approval of a Planned Unit Developmen ( Concept Statement ) known as Pinewood Park and located on property south of Pinewood Road S. E. and east of llth Avenue S. E. (CSAH # 1) Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Strain moved, Solinger second to approve the PUD'subject to the following conditions: 1. The streets within this development should be public streets, with the east -west street having a temporary cul-de-sac at it's east end. This would provide for public street access to undeveloped land immediately east of this project. 2. The street system should be redesigned to integrate the two distinct sections of this development into one community and to provide for a better traffic circulation system. Access to the commun area should be provided from the southern portion of the project witho use of llth Avenue. 3. The proposed north -south street should be relocated further east in order to increase the distance of the inter- section with Pinewood Road from llth Avenue S. E. 4. Additional park spaces should be provided as recommended by the traffic -.engineer. 5. A pedestrian walkway system should be designed within this develop ment to facilitate pedestrian movements to and from Pinewood School and the new Junior High School. Existing residential development in this area should be considered when designing the walkway system. 6. Building setbacks from the south property line ( adjoi;ning single- family homes ) should be increased in order to provide for greater separation and buffering between these two types of development. Fencing or landscape screening may be desirable along this property line. 7. Due to the number of units within this development, on -site recreational facilities should be provided for use by the apartment residents. 8. Storm shelter facilities should be provided for resides of the development, as required by the zoning code.. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Petition to change the zoning district on property located between 505 and 511 17th Avenue N. W. from R-IFF ( Single Family' Residential Flood Fringe ) to B-4FF ( General Business Flood Fringe ) District. Having.no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Larson second to proceed and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for adoption. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. A Hearing on the Final Plat, Replat Number 1 of Country Club Manor 2nd Addition. Having no one present that wished to be heard, Presiden- Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Solinger second to adopt ty it ng its RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL' - CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June 5, 1978 Agenda Item B-8 Resolution No.393A-78 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-9 A Hearing on the Final Plat , Manor Woods Third Sub. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution 394-78 approving the plat and change the numbers to name changes on two streets existing in Manor Woods Second Sub. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-10 A Hearing on the Final Plat, Replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Campustown Subdivision. Lloyd Long of 2045 Highway 14 East wished to be heard, and is opposed to the use of a tavern to be put in the area. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved,Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 395- '78 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-11 A Hearing on the Final Plat of Northern Slopes First Subdivision. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Larson moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 396-78 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-12 A Hearing on the Final Plat, Meadow Park South 2nd Subdivision. Havin no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Strain moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 397-78 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-13 A Hearing on the Annexation request by Elizabeth Blumers for property located at 202 21st Street S. W. ( Lot 7, Block 3, Knollwood Acres ) Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Strain second to proceed with the project. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. B-14 a Hearing on the Rochester Floodway Plan. Wishing to be heard was Larry Bailey DNR from Chicago , and is present for any questions the Council may have. Wishing to be heard was Richard Ahrend of 4028 loth Avenue N. W. and wanted to know what the changes were. A map as presented to.him. Mr. Bob DeWitt of 1727 17th Avenue N. W. would ave liked to have been notified of this. Only a paper advertisement as legal. Having no one else present that wished to be heard, Strain oved, Larson second to adopt the Floodway plan with the recommendatioi from the Planning Department that the revisions be approved. Ayes (7) lays (0). Motion carried. THe City Attorney is instructed to prepare n ordinance for adoption. B-15 Hearing on the Water Tower and Trunkmain to serve the low level istrict of the N. W. Service area. Wishing to be heard was Frank iebenaler 5810 Manor Ct. S. W. and wondered if they are going to e brought into the City if they woul& pay for this. He was told he ould. Mr. Bob DeWitz wondered how this would affect the lots he has or sale. Joe Kocer of 55 St. Estate wondered who would pay for this. o one else wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. olinger moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 398-78 ordering he project to be made. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. 918 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1 - June::5, 1978. Agenda Item E-7 Strain moved, Allen second to approve the list of bills that are semi-monthly ( list attached ) in the amount of $428,041.21. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-8 Larson moved, Strain second to reconsider the General Development Plan for the Conway-Dashow Subdivi:sion located north of Northern Heights Park.°.and east of Rocky Creek Mobile Home Park. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Larson second to amend the motion to take this to the Committee of the Whole for further study. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Strain moved, Duffy second to approve the plan. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Strain moved, Powers second -to adopt Resolution No. 399-78 designating the Council person - such as Alderman -At -Large to act as laison for identifying whether a consensus of opinion exists among members of the Council in organizational procedure and job performance matters relating to the City Attorney and City Administrator for communicating to those persons any such consensus and directives as apprcp:r•iate. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 400-78 that the Citizen's Advisory Committee on Organizational Structure created by Resolution dated February 21, 1978 is hereby charged with continuing its efforts to discharge the responsibilities set forth in said Res- olution, with the following exception: That Resolution No. 3 in said resolution dealing with a written report, is hereby amended to read: (3) To present reports, from time to time, either oral or written , to the Common Council and Mayor, that set forth the Committee's re- commendations and/or the results of its study and review. Ayes (7) Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Solinger moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 401-78 between the City of Rochester, County of Olmsted, and Merl.e G. and Shirley C. Moehnke pertaining to the construction of a sanitary sewer lateral and the collection of charges for the availability thereof. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F=1 An Ordinance Rezoning the property. of. Dr. Dale Larson at 28th St. and 18th Ave. N. W. to PUD-R-39 was given its first reading. F-1 Strain moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 402-78 approving the plans for the PUD-R-39, Dr. Dale Larson. This resolution does not become effective until the Ordinance is passed and published.. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Ah" Ordinance Rezoning the property°�of. Weinrich and.Danewick PUD-R-40 North of Skyline Dr. Residential was given its first reading. F-1 Allen moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 403-78 approving the final plan for PUD-R-40 Danewick and Weinrich. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. I RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Annual Meeting No. 1,June 5, 1978 Agenda Item COUNCIL y 919 F-1 An Ordinance annexing the Elizabeth Blumers property -Lot 7, Block 3 Knollwood Acres to the City including half the adjacent right-of- way was given its first reading. F-1 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 404-78 approving plans and specifications prepared by Yaggy Associates, Inc. for Public Watermain in Green Meadows West Sub. Ayes (7),Nays (0). Motion carried F-1 Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution.No. 405-78 approving an agreement between the City and Green Meadows a partnership providing for the construction of a sanitary sewer forcemain and pumpi g station. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 406-78 approving an Owner contract for Grading and Surfacing and Service Connections in West 2 of 20th Avenue N. W. adjacent to Northgate 9th Addition. This is with William Dodge. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Strain second to approve Resolution No. 407-78 approving an Owner Contract with Yaggy Associates, Inc. for Basic'Construction in Northern Slopes 1st Sub. with the Kruse Company, Inc. and Leon Joyce Construction both Minnesota Corporations. Ayes (7), Nays (0). otion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Strain second to instruct the City Attorney to appeal the decision of the Supreme Court to review the decision in the Workmen's Compensation claim of Jerry Jerabek, Employee of the Fire Department. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Powers moved, Strain second to instruct the Public Services to look into locking the parking lot at the main Fire Station at 10:00 P.M. .yes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. laving no further business, Powers moved, Allen second to adjourn the eeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. er nformation - 6-5-78 I. Minutes of the Standing Committee - 5-22-78. P. Minutes of the PAC 5-31-78 3. Letter from City of Hayfield RE: Application for assistance during water emergency. Letter from Minnesota Department of Health RE: Recreation vehicle parking in Mayo Clinic parking lot.