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CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting No. 7 - July 17, 1978
President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. with the
following members present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Duffy,
Larson, Powers, Solinger, Strain. Absent: None.
Motion by Powers, second by Allen, to approve the minutes of the
June 5th, 19th, 26th, and July 6th and loth meetings. Ayes (7),
Nays (0), motion carried. It was noted that Alderman Strain's absence
for personal reasons was flood -related.
A hearing on the application for approval of a Planned Unit Develop-
ment (Amended Final Plan) known as Candlewood, located north of 41st
Street N.W. and east of 18th Avenue "N.W. Wishing to be heard was Mr.
W. E. Voelker, representing the Hodges, who spoke in support of the
plan as proposed. Scot Martin of the Consolidated Planning Department
distributed revised plans to Council members and discussed recommended
changes regarding use of concrete curb and islands to control traffic
in the parking lot rather than the painted markings as proposed. Ther
being no one else wishing to be heard, President Postier declared the
hearing closed. Motion by Solinger, second by Powers, to approve the
PUD Amended Final.Plan subject to the conditions recommended by the
Planning Department, and the deletion of the designated category of
use of.a 3.2 Beer Tavern. After discussion regarding the use of
concrete islands to control traffic in the parking lot, Alderman Power
withdrew his second, and Alderman Solinger withdrew his motion, statin
that with only 85 parking spaces they could control themselves. Motio
by Solinger, second by Powers, to approve the PUD Amended Final Plan
subject to the following conditions: (1) he
widths are to be
increased to 26 feet to accommodate Fire Department equipment, (2)
Pedestrian access. between the Candlewood Apartments and the commercial
development is to be provided, with at least 2 gates installed if the
proposed fence is erected, (3) Submittal of a revised site plan
showing the change in parking arrangement, and (4) Deletion of the
designated category of use of a 3.2 Beer Tavern; and instructing the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. Ayes (7), Nays (0)
motion carried. (Resolution No. 507-78).
A hearing on the petition to change the Zoning District from R-3
(Medium -Density Residential) to B-lb (Neighborhood Business) for pro-
perty along the west side of Rocky Creek Drive at the entrance to the
Mobile Home Park. There being no one present wishing to be heard,
President Postier declared the hearing closed. Motion by Allen, secon,
by Strain, to approve the petition, and instructing the City Attorney
to prepare the necessary Ordinance. Ayes (6), Nays (1), Alderman
Duffy voting Nay, motion carried.
D-1 Motion by Solinger, second by Powers, to adopt Resolution No. 490-78
referring the petition for improvements in 22nd Street N.W. to the
Public Services Department for the preparation of a feasibility report
Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
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Motion by Strain, second by Larson, to adopt Resolution No. 491-78
referring the petition for extension of sanitary sewer in Lots 1-6,
Block 1; Lots 1-9, Block 2; Lots 1-5, Block 3; Lots 1 & 2, Block 4;
all in proposed Parkwood Hills Subdivision, together with a tract of
land of approximately 4 acres located in the NW 4 Section 30-107-13,
to the Public Services Department for the preparation of a feasibili
report. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Allen, second by Strain, to approve the request by Sizer
Ambulance Service to connect to the 911 emergency telephone system,
subject to Sizer Ambulance Service paying any and all installation
and monthly expenses associated with the connection. Upon roll call
vote, Allen, Solinger, Strain, and Postier voted Aye (4); Duffy,
Larson, and Powers voted Nay (3), motion carried.
Motion by Allen, second by Larson, to approve the application from
the Parker Hotel, 101 E. Center Street, for a license to sell
cigarettes at retail. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
otion by Strain, second by Larson, to adopt the prepared Resolution
No. 492-78 awarding the low bid for rental of three 14 cubic yard
scrapers, one push -cat, and one sheepsfoot roller to be used in
preparing a new cell at the City Landfill, to Road Constructors, Inc.
in the amount of $42,595.00. Ayes (7),.Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Allen, second by Strain, to approve the semi-monthly paymen,
of bills in the amount of $466,394.28. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion
carried.
Motion by Duffy that a public hearing be held regarding the request
for annexation of 12.79 acres of land located immediately north of the
Hoffman House.along the west side of U.S.-52. Motion died for lack of
a second. Motion by Strain, second by Larson, to annex the parcel as
R-1 and then schedule a public hearing for rezoning. Upon roll call
vote, Larson, Solinger, Strain,voted Aye (3); Allen, Duffy, Powers,
Postier,.voted Nay (4), motion defeated. Motion by Powers to annex
the property zoned B-4, as proposed. Motion died for lack of a second
Motion by Larson, second by Powers, that the property be annexed
zoned B-lb. After discussion, Alderman Powers withdrew his second
of the motion. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Solinger,
second by Strain, that the property be annexed zoned R-1 and the
developers be requested to apply for a PUD. Upon discussion when it
was determined that R-1 zoning would not permit a PUD of more than
20,000 square feet, Alderman Strain withdrew his second and Alderman
Solinger withdrew his motion. Motion by Strain, second by Solinger,
that the property be annexed, zoned B-lb at the time of annexation,
and that the developer be requested to apply for a PUD; and the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance.' Upon roll
call vote, Powers, Solinger, Strain, Postier voted Aye (4); Allen,
Duffy, Larson voted Nay (3), motion carried.
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Mr. Robert Suk, representing the developers of the PUD to be known
as Westwood, presented preliminary plans to the Council. Motion by
Powers, second by Duffy, to approve the PUD - Preliminary Plan dated
received "June 23, 1978 and July 11, 1978, Consolidated Planning
Department, Olmsted County, Minnesota" consisting of eight (8) pages,
subject to any conditions necessary to ensure proper development of
this property located in the vicinity of the 700 block of 19th Street
N.W., immediately east of the Hiawatha Children's Home. Ayes (7),
Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Strain, second by Allen, that the Preliminary Plat of
Meadow Park South Third Subdivision be approved. Ayes (7),; Nays (0),
motion carried.
Motion by Allen, second by Powers, to recommend approval of the Count
zone change from AG (Agricultural) to.M-1 (Light Manufacturing) and
C-3 (General Commercial) for property located in Section 2, High
Forest Township. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Duffy, second by Strain, to approve the petition to vacate
a portion of 3rd Street S.W. west of 9th Avenue S.W., subject to the
applicants filing an application for a metes and bounds conveyance
to transfer the vacated right-of-way as proposed; and instructing the
City Attorney to prepare a resolution setting the date for a public
hearing. Ayes-(7), Nays (0), motion carried. (Resolution No. 508-78)
Motion by Duffy, second by Powers, to adopt Resolution No'. 493-78
approving the reduced fare benefits for elderly and disabled bus
riders. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried. Motion by Allen, second
by Duffy, to approve the proposed application format and eligibility
guidelines. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Allen, second by Larson, to adopt the prepared Resolution No
494-78 awarding the low bid for the sanitary sewer pump station and
forcemain to serve a portion of Green Meadows 2nd Subdivision and
other lands along Salem Road in Sections 4 and 9, Rochester Township,
to American Plumbing of Winona, in the amount of $59,715.40. Ayes (7)
Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Solinger, second by Larson, to adopt the prepared Resolution
No. 495-78 amending Section H, Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of the
comprehensive resolution adopted by the Common Council on January 5,
1976, establishing parking, truck loading, passenger loading, parking
meter regulations and provisions, and primary and one-way streets and
alleys. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Powers, second by Strain, to adopt the prepared Resolution
No. 496-78 authorizing the Commissioner of Highways to act on behalf
of the City of Rochester to receive approval from the Federal Highway
Administration for eligible Federal Aid funds for CBD Street System,
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that although he is voting in favor of the motion, he is against the
CBD Street System.
E-14 Motion by Larson, second by Powers, to adopt Resolution No. 497-78
approving the agreement for engineering services between Parkwood.
Hills Subdivision and Miner's Heights Seventh Subdivision, and autho-
rizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of
the City. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
E-15 Motion by Larson, second by Allen, to adopt prepared Resolution No.
498-78 referring the installation of storm sewer in 19th Avenue S.W.
from 2nd Street to 5th Street S.W. and in 5th Street S.W. to the City
Engineer for a feasibility report; and Resolution No. 499-78 authoriz-
ing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for storm sewer installation
in 19th Avenue S.W. from 2nd Street to 5th Street S.W. and in 5th
Street S.W. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
F71 An Ordinance amending Rochester Code of Ordinances, Section 1.100,
increasing the penalty for a misdemeanor from $300 to $500, was given
its second reading. Motion by Strain, second -by Larson, to adopt the
Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried. (Ord. No. 1971
F-1 An Ordinance rezoning property located on the east side of Highway.52
north of 41st Street N.W. from R-1 to B-4, was given its second read-
ing. Motion by Allen, second by Powers, to adopt the Ordinance as
read. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried. (Ordinance No. 1972)
F-1 Motion by Duffy, second by Larson, to adopt Resolution No. 500-78
approving a statement of policy governing sidewalk projects to be
assessed against the abutting benefited''.property. Ayes (7), Nays (0)
motion carried.
F-1 Motion by Allen, second by Larson to adopt Resolution No. 501-78
approving the agreement between the City of Rochester and the Roches
Airport Company pertaining to the disposal of .digested liquid sludge
at the Rochester Municipal Airport during the 1978 and 1979 calendar
years at a rental of $3,000.00 per year. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion
carried.
F-1 Motion by Larson, second by Powers, to adopt Resolution No. 502-78
approving the resolution of the Public Utility Board requesting
authorization for payment of $3,475.00 to the Chicago and Northwestern
Transportation Company for the transmission line right-of-way lease
No. 94536 Cascade Creek Substation to IBM Facility for the period
July 1, 1978 to July 1, 1979. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
F-1 Motion by Solinger, second by Strain, to adopt Resolution No. 503-78
approving the resolution of the Public Utility Board requesting app-
roval of Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Alvin E. Benike, Inc.
for the general construction, piping, and wiring for a baghouse
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installation at the North Broadway Power Plant, for a total amended
contract price of $431,100.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Allen, second by Larson to adopt Resolution No. 504-78
approving the resolution of the Public Utility Board requesting
authorization to enter into a purchase order agreement with Nalco
Chemical Co. for furnishing 6,300 pounds of Nalco #395 at a cost of
$5,411.70. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
Motion by Duffy, second by Strain, to adopt Resolution No. 505-78
approving the resolution of the Public Utility Board requesting
authorization to enter into a purchase order agreement with Crescent
Electric Supply Co. for furnishing 288 three wire single phase
watthour meters at a cost of $6,105.60. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion
carried.
Motion by Duffy, second by Larson to adopt Resolution No. 506-78
approving the resolution of the Public Utility Board requesting
authorization to enter into an agreement with Northwestern Bell
Telephone Company for furnishing replacement of overhead telephone
facilities required due to construction of the 115 KV North Loop
Transmission Line, at a cost not to exceed $17,700.00. Ayes (7),
Nays (0), motion carried.
An Ordinance annexing 12.79 acres -of land in Section 10-106-14,
located north of the Hoffman House along the west side of U.S.
Highway 52, zoned B-lb (Neighborhood Business) was given its first
reading.
Motion by Allen, second by Strain, to adopt Resolution No. 507-78
approving the Amended Final Plan of PUD-R-11 known as Candlewood and
located north of 41st Street N.W. and east of 18th Avenue N.W.
Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
An Ordinance rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Rocky Creek First Subdivision
to B-lb, and amending Ordinance No. 1659, was given its first reading.
Motion by Allen, second by Larson, to adopt Resolution No. 508-78
setting a hearing date of September 5, 1978, to consider vacating a
part of 3rd Street S.W. west of 9th Avenue S.W. Ayes (7), Nays (0),
motion carried.
Motion by Larson, second by Powers, to adopt Resolution No. 509-78
approving the plans and specifications for watermain extension within
20 foot utility easement across Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Sunset Terrace
8th Subdivision; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk -to execute
a contract with Stanley C. Mohn and Carlton Penz. Bond amount is
$10,444.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
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F-1 Motion by Powers, second by Larson, to adopt Resolution No. 510-78
approving the plans and specifications for Basic Construction in
Valleyhigh Village, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a contract with Valleyhigh Village, a general partnership.
Bond amount is $154,330.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
F-1 Motion by Strain, second by Duffy, to adopt Resolution No. 511-78
approving the plans and specifications for Folwell West Second and
Third Subdivisions; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a contract with Metro Development Corporation. Bond amount
is $332,339.85. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
F-1 Motion by Allen, second by Duffy, to adopt Resolution No. 512-78
approving plans and specifications for Part 1, Basic Construction in
Parkwood Hills First Subdivision; and authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a contract with Harvey Ratzloff and Mary Ratzloff.
Bond amount is $511,500.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0), motion carried.
Contractor is authorized to proceed with sewer and water only, and
is not to proceed with streets.
H-1 City Administrator Robert Freson advised the Council that he received
a call from Walter Prigge, who wished to inform the Council that he
Was happy with their decision to investigate the purchase of property
in the flood plain, and felt the City should purchase more property
than they are considering.
H-2 City Administrator Robert Freson stated he has been approached by a
Department Head regarding the compensation of exempt employees who
have put in an exhorbitant amount of overtime due to the flood situa-
tion. Council directed R. Freson to contact Department Heads for
information regarding how much time and money is involved.
H-3 Mr. Chesney requested permission to address the Council regarding the
action taken on Item E-5; a service road to the Standard Service
Station in Green Meadows; and the building of a condominium on a
levee alignment across from the YMCA. Mr. Chesney called for a
moratorium on development in the flood fringe area.
Having no further business, motion by Allen, second by Strain, to
adjourn the meeting until 4:30 P.M., July 31, 1978. Ayes (7), Nays
(0), motion carried.
Deputy City Clerk
INFORMATION - July 17, 1978
1. Request to assume responsibility for Police Impound Area (Referred
to Police Department for comments)
2. Request for Restricted Parking along 16th Ave S.W. (Referred to
Public Services Department for review and recommendation)
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