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CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Adjourned Meeting No. 6 - July 10, 1978
President Postier called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., the follow
ing members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Duffy,
Larson, Powers and Solinger. Absent: Alderman Strain. He was absent
for personal reasons.
Powers moved, Larson second to approve the minutes of the May 15, 1971
'neeting. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Larson moved, Powers second to authorize the Public Services Director
to hire private truckers to remove the rubbish as a result of the
flood on July 5, 1978 from the boulevard. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
C-1 lien moved, Larson second to approve the following appointments to
able TV Committee: Dave Shulman 2026 Telemark Court N. W.;Dwain
Johnson 2819 34th Ave. S. E. Term expiring December 31, 1978; Tony
adilla 3559 6th Place N. W. and William H. Crawford 1641 8 112
venue S. E. Terms expire December 31, 1979; Ken Stoltenbert 1413 12th
ve. N.E. ; Dick Ulland 1310 22nd St. N. W. Term to expire December 31,
1980. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
C-2 arson moved, Powers second to approve the following appointments to
he Rochester Police Department to the position of patrolman of Michael
Stein 509 N. Main, Canton South Dakota and Larry Kerr of 727 36th
Street S. W. The effective date is August 1, 1978. Ayes (6), Nays
0). Motion carried.
E-1 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 462-78 authorizing
the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds in the.amount of $750,000.
for the Seven-up Bottling Co. project. This was increased from $600,01
to $750,000. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-2 Powers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 463-78 authorizing
the acceptance and execution of the Grant Amendment # 6 for an
archaelogical survey of the interceptor and outfall sewer water and
related plant site of a proposed wastewater treatment system for the
City of Kasson. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-3 Allen moved, Duffy second to proceed with the official adoption of
the following policy statements and instruct the City Attorney to
incorporate them in a resolution: 1. Sidewalk Replacement projects
will be considered separately from new sidewalk projects, although
they may be bid as the same project. 2. Sidewalks will not be re-
quired on cul-de-sacs where pedestrial usage is determined to be
minimal. 3. Where single family residential areas have been establishes
for many years without sidewalks, new sidewalk projects will only
be considered if petitioned by 35%'or more of the affected property
owners or in those instances hwere a sidewalk is necessitated by
pedestrian safety conditions.A. The policy should allow the construct-
ion of a 4 foot sidewalk in new subdivisions in lieu of the 5 foot
standard. B. Sidewalks should not be required in all areas. There
are residential developments either existing or planned where
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E-3 topographic factors make the construction of sidewalk neither
practical nor feasible. The need for sidewalks in new subdivisions
should be determined during the platting process. Ayes (6), Nays (0),I
Motion carried.
E-4 Larson moved, Duffy second to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
an Ordinance prohibiting the disposal of unauthorized refuse in
private refuse disposal containers. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
E-5 Larson moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 464-
78 authorizing the execution of lease agreements by the Mayor and
City Clerk designating space rental and landing fees, between
Northwest Airlines, Ozark and North Central Airlines and the City of
Rochester and the Airport Company. The three year contracts will expil
December 31, 1980 and will be retroactive to January 1, 1978. Ayes
(6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-6 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 465-78 authorizing
execution by the Mayor and the City Clerk of the lease agreement betw
the FAA and the City of Rochester for approximately 3,674 feet of
space in the Tower and Flight Service Station. Terms of the lease
as previous agreements except that length of the lease will be for
two years and three months rather than five years as in prior years.
Terms of the 20-year participation contract will expire September
30, 1980. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-7 Powers moved, Duffy Second to approve the payment of $12,050.54 to
Alvin E. Benike for work completed to date on the Central Boarding
�oncourse project at the Rochester Municipal Airport. Ayes (6),
ays (0). Motion carried.
E-8 Ulen moved, Larson second to approve the following licenses and bonds
equest to sell cigarettes from John Pervin 513 Second St. N. W. for
ueen City Grocery. Application from Sid Chase for a temporary
ermit to sell Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor at the Olmsted County
air Beer Garden. Application received from Alan D. Meredith, 411
th Avenue S. E. for a Heating Contractor's license. His: -bond in the
mount of $5,000. has been submitted. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
arried.
E-9 arson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 466-78, 467-78 ,
68-78 and 469-78 approving the assignment;of,'securities as
follows: $1,025,000.00 in collateral in lieu of a depository bond
and releases in the amount of $200,000. from the Rochester State Bank.
,975,000. in collateral in the lieu of a depository bond and re -
eases in the amount of $5,975,000.00 in lieu of a depository bond
nd releases in amount of $5;975,000.00 from the Marquette Bank and
rust; $100,000. in collateral in lieu of a depository bond and re -
eases .in the amount of $150,000. from the Northwestern National Bank;
1,800,000.00 in collateral in lieu of a bond and releases in the
mount of $1,100,000. from First National Bank Rochester. Ayes (6),
lays (0). Motion carried.
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E-10 Powers moved, Duffy second to adopt.the prepared Resolution No. 470-78
awarding the low bid of $20.50 / ton for the seasons supply of rock
salt ( 1978-1979) to Diamond Crystal Salt Co. This is delivered by
dump truck. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-11 Duffy moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 471-78
awarding the low bid for a„y.ears supply of liquid chlorine in one ton
cylinders for the Water Reclamation Plant to Van Waters and Rogers
in the amount of $8.03 cwt. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-12 Powers moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 472-78 instructing
the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the renting heavy equipment
for the construction of a new cell at the City Landfill. This would
consist of three 14 cubic yard scrapers and one push - cat and one
sheepsfoot roller. Bids will be opened at 11:00 A.M.
July 17, 1978. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-14 Powers moved, Allen second to approve the Annexation Request by Orvis
Finseth for approximately 1/2 acre of land adjacent to the Covered
Wagon Motel and Trailer Park and instruct the City Attorney to prepare
an Ordinance for adoption.Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-15 Larson moved, Duffy second to approve the annexation request for 91.44
acres of land located along the east side of U.S. 63 between Golden
Hill School and U.S. 52 and instruct the City Attorney to prepare
an Ordinance that can be adopted. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-16 Powers moved, Allen second to approve the annexation request by Jack
Capelle for property located at 1430 24th Avenue S. E. and instruct
the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance that can be adopted.
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-17 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 473-
78 accepting the engineer's report and order a hearing to be held
on August 7, 1978, on Project No. 6016-78 J 8654 Extension of
Watermain in the West Service Dr. Trunk Highway No. 52 from
a point 450 feet North of the Centerline of 14th Street N. W. to a
point 960 feet North of the Centerline of 14th Street N. W. Ayes (6),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
E-18 Larson moved, Duffy second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 474-
78 ordering Project No. 6302-1-78 J 2113 Reconstruction of West
Silver Lake Drive from 7th Street N. E. to North Broadway. and
instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened on August
16, 1978 at 11:00 A.M. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
E=19 Allen moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 475-78 approving
an agreement for engineering services between Zenk Engineering, Inc.
and the City of Rochester for Project'No. 6502-78 J 8649 Basic
Construction to serve Ferndale Sub. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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E-20 Powers moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 476-
78 awarding the low bid of $89,259.00 to Barbarossa and Sons
of Osseo, Minnesota for Project No. 7703-Pt. II J 8475 Water Reservoir
and Trunkmains to serve the low level district of the N. W. Service
area lying North of 41st St. N. W. - Part II 16"18"and 20" diameter
atermain trunkline within Cascade Ridge Sub. Ayes (6), Nays (0).
Motion carried.
E-21 Larson moved, Allen second to instruct the.City Clerk to go ahead and
purchase 29 voting machines to match the system that we now have in
effect. The 29 machines were needed because of the recent flood which
damaged the rest. The price AVM Voting Company, Jamestown New York
quoted us was $700.00 each. These machines were fully covered by
insurance. Ayes (6) ,Nays (0). Motion carried.
Alderman Solinger arrived at 2:10 P.M.
E-13 Allen moved, Powers second to approve the semi, -monthly bills ( list
attached ) in the amount of $723,814.18. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
Having no further business Allen moved, Larson second to adjourn the
eeting until 7:30 P.M. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the
following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen,
Duffy, Larson, Powers, Solinger.Abslent: Alderman Strain. He was absent
for personal reasons.
B-1 Hearing on the Proposed Charter Amendment Re; Obsolete Charter
rovisions. Having no one present that wished to be heard, President
ostier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Duffy second to instruct
he City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for adoption. Ayes (6),
ays (0). Motion carried.
B-2 k Hearing on the Proposed Charter Amendment Regarding the Library
oard members . Having no one present that wished to be heard, Preside
ostier closed the hearing. Duffy moved,'Larson second to instruct
he City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for adoption. Ayes (6),
ays (0). Motion carried.
B-3 Hearing on the Amended Floodway Delineations. Wishing to be heard
as Mr. Richard Ehrick representing the property owners of Corrigan
Properties. He requested that he would like the Council to continue
his hearing until August. Mr. Swanson stated that we can break
his up into parts and continue the hearing on only that part.
arry Bailey of Chicago Illinois was present and wished to be heard,
e was with the Federal Insurance group and said that the map that
hey have is the same map that -As being considered. Having no one
?Ise present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed the
Baring. Larson moved, Powers second to table this until the
nd meeting in August, 1978.. Ayes (5), Nays (1). Solinger voted nay.
oti.on carried.
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B-4 A Hearing on the Proposed Improvements on loth Street S. E. and 17th
Avenue S. E. Project No. 5619-78 J 8646. Having no one present that
wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Powers
moved, Larson second to adopt -the prepared Resolution No. 477-78
ordering the project to be made. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
B-5 A Hearing on the Deferred Assessments for Project No. 5808-0-70 J
8446 Sanitary Sewer trunkline west of Valleyhigh Drive N. W. between
15th Street N. W. and 19th Street N. W. Having no one present that
wished to be heard, President Postier closed the.hearing. Larson
moved, Allen second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 478-78
levying the assessment. Ayes (6), Nays (0).Motion carried.
B-6 A Hearing on the Project No. 6213 - 2 - 78 J 8618 Improvements on
13th Street, 14th Street and 4th Avenue S. E. Wishing to be heard was
G.J. Rutzer of 320 13th Street S. E. and is opposed to this project.
Mr. Roger Plumb, City Engineer stated that Mr. Rutzer would not have
any sidewalk on his property. Mrs. Holloway of 401-13th Street S. E.
Mr. Robert French , trustee of Meadow Park Church of Christ were
opposed to this project.Bradley Raush of 1251 5th Avenue S. E. is
opposed to this project. Having no one else wishing to be heard,
President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Powers second to
table this until the second meeting in August, 1978. Ayes (6), Nays
(0). Motion carried.
B-7 A Hearing on the Petition to vacate a portion of Graham Court S. E.
Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier
closed the hearing. Powers moved, Duffy second to instruct the
City Attorney to prepare a resolution for adoption. Ayes (6), Nays (0)
Motion carried, subject to a 10 foot Utility easement.
B-8 A Hearing on the Petition to vacate a portion of 15th Avenue S. E.
Having no one present that wished to be heard, President Postier
closed the hearing. Powers moved, Allen second to approve the
petition and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution for
adoption subject to a 15.foot utility and bikeway easement thru
that area. Ayes (6), Nays (0 ). Motion carried.
B-9 A Hearing on the Application for approval of a Planned Unit Developmen
(Concept Statement) known as the Hylands located along the east side
of Valleyhigh Drive northwest of "19 Norwest". Pete Bousalis of
56 Crossroads Center was present and stated that this was a Section 8
HUD program and was for low -moderate income level persons. Having
no one else present that wished to be heard, President Postier closed
the hearing. Powers moved, Solinger second to approve the application
yes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
B-10 A Hearing on the Planned Unit Development ( Amended Final Plan)
f "19 Norwest" apartments. Having no one present that wished to be
heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Solinger moved, Duffy
second to approve the plan and instruct the City Attorney to prepare
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resolution for adoption. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
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B-11 A Hearing on the petition to change the Zoning District from R-1
(Single -Family Residential ) to R-3 ( Medium Density Residential )
for property located on the south side of 37th Street N. W. east of
llth Avenue N. W. Having no one present that wished to be heard,
President Postier closed the hearing. Powers moved, Solinger second
to approve the petition and instruct the City Attorney to prepare
an Ordinance for adoption. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
B-12 A Hearing on the Project 7809 J 8648 Sanitary Sewer and Watermain
extension to the Covered Wagon Motel in the SW 1/4 Section 6 Marion
Township. Dale Bass of 2005 Highway 14 East was present and urged the
Council to adopt this. Having no one else present that wished to be
heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Duffy
second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 479-78 ordering the
project to be made. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
B-13 A Hearing on the Petition to change the Zoning District from R-4
(High Density Residential ) , Blb ( Neighborhood Business ) and B-4
( General Commercial ) to R-4 and B-lb on property known as Campustown
Subdivision. Wishing to be heard was Robert Springer the petitioner
and urged the Council to rezone all but Lot 4.of the Subdivision and
leave that B-4. Having no one else present that wished to be heard,
President Postier closed the hearing. Allen moved, Larson second.
to approve the change eliminating Lot 4 and instrutct the City Attorne,
to prepare an ordinance making the change. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion
carried.
F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota Lot 7,
Block 3, Knol•lwood Acres .56 acres ( Elizabeth Blumers ) was given
its second reading. Allen moved, Larson second to adopt the
Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning certain property creating a PUD known as PUD-R-
40 in Folwell Heights Fourth Subdivision ( Weinrich and Danewick
north of Skyline Drive ) was given its second reading. Allen moved,
Solinger second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Naysr (0).
Motion carried.
F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning certain property known as PUD-R-39 in Lot 8 and
9, Allendale ( Dr. Dale Larson 28th St. and 18th Avenue N. W. )
as given its second reading. Solinger moved, Larson second to
adopt.the ordinance as read. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 owers moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 480-78 approving
n agreement between the City of Rochester, and Libby McNeill and
ibby The 12 Seas and Minnesota Investment Company for watermain.
xtension. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 n Ordinance Relating to the Charter of the City of Rochester
roviding for the Organization and Adminsitration of the City Govern-
:,ent an amending or repealing various obsolete or superseded provision!
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F-1 thereof; amending Sections 104,126,195,214,275,276,285,293,295,296,
306, and 311; Repealing Sections 41,42,44,45,46,123,124,125,185,196 to
and including 209,215,to and including 274, 283,297, 300,301,303,307,
and 313. was given its first reading.
F-1 �An Ordinance Relating to the�Charter of the City of Rochester,
and the Library Board; amending Section 137 was given its first readin
F-1 Larson moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 481-78 designati
19 Norwest" as PUD-R-4 approving the amendment 'to :therFi:nal:. Pl.an..
Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning property to R-3 Medium Density Residential
District (Mohn and Penz Property on the north side of 37th Street
N. W. east of llth Avenue N. W. ) was given its first reading.
F-1 An Ordinance Relating to Municipal Planning; designating land needed
for future public use; regulation the construction of buildings and
structures thereof; and amending an official map for Allendale Sub.
was given its first reading.
F-1 Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 482-78 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board requesting to pay Hirman
Insurors $4,250.00 for property insurance policy adjustment. Ayes (6),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Larson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 483-78 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board requesting authorizing to
pay Hirman Insurors $57,458.00 for 1978 Comprehensive general liabili
insurance premium. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Solinger moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 484-78 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing the purchasing
of a -service engineer for inspection of # 4 unit repair work
for $4,000.00. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Allen moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 485-78 approving
a resolution of the Public Utili.ty Board entering into a purchase
agreement with Anderson -Snow for steam coils at $13,900.00. Ayes (6),
Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Powers moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 486-78 approving
a resolution of the Public Utility Board entering into a purchase
order agreement with Thein Well Company for turbine pump well
# 23 at a cost of $6,342.75. Ayes (6), Nays (0). Motion carried.
F-1 Larson moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 489-78 entering
into an agreement with Rochester Methodist Hospital for a revocable
permit for an encroachment of footings of a parking ramp into the
�ublic right-of-way at a depth of approx 10 feet..Ayes (6), Nays (0)
otion carried.
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F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester 91.44 acres of land
in Section 14, T 106 North, Range 14 West ( Libby Property along
U.S. 63 South)was:given its first reading .
F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester 1/2 acre of land in
Section 6, T106,Range 13 ( Orvis Finseth land adjacent to the Covered
Wagon Motel ) was given its first reading.
F-1 An Ordinance Annexing to the City of Rochester, Minnesota 2 acres
of land in Section 7, T 106 N Range 13 West ( Jack Capelle 1430
24th Avenue S. E. ) was given its first reading.
F-1:;. ::AnOr.dinance amending Ordinance No. 1466 Entitled An Ordinance
Establishing within the City of Rochester an Urban Service District
and a Rural Service District as separate taxing districts was given
its first reading.
F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning Certain property and amending Ordinance No. 1659
;known as. the. Zoni n`g" Ordi nance3,,of. ,the , C,i�tp of- Rochester. ; Mi,nn-.. ,to
,R 4 -;,and, B ,l:B. ,and B-4 ( Springer=Campustown Subdrvi s i on ) ,' was given
its `fi'rse"reading.
Having no further business, Allen moved, Solinger second to adjourn
the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried.
Information - 7=10-78 City Clerk
. Minutes of the Standing Committee 6-19-78
Mintues of the Standing Committee - June 26, 1978
. Letter from Nettie Gram RE: Cost of Tree Disposal (ref to Public
Services Dept. for review and comment.
Letter for AMPI RE: plant entrance off South Broadway ( ref.
to Public Services Dept for review and recommendation
Letter from National Organization of Women RE: Rochester Human
Rights Ordinace
Referred to Planning Zoning
a. Request to Annex 14 acres in Cascade Township ( Jack Seehusen)