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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-1978RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE. COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 15 - September 18, 1978 Agenda Item A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier, Aldermen Allen, Larson, Duffy, Powers, Solinger and Strain. Absent: None. Alderman Solinger invited the Council to hold its meeting at John Adams Jr. High School this day, and welcomed all the interested citizens to this meeting. B-1 A Hearing on the Final Plat of Elton Hills North Fourth Subdivision. Having no one present that.wished to be heard, President Postier closed the hearing. Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 610-78 approving the plat. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. D-1: Solinger moved, Strain second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 611-78 referring the petition for Concrete Curb and Gutter and Approaches on 8th Avenue N. W. between llth and 12th Street to the Pbulic.S.ervices Department for a feasibiltiy report. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-1 Duffy moved, Larson second to approve the rquest received from John Marshall, Mayo and Lourdes High School to conduct homecoming parades in downtown Rochester subject to the approval of the Police department on the proper route. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-2 Strain moved, Allen second to approve the following licenses and bond,, Heating Contractor and Master Installer for Herman E. Bushman of 123 Second Street S. W. Pine Island. A Bond in the amount of $5,000. has been received. Application for an Auctioneer License received from A.� and A Oriental Rugs, Inc. for David Winston of 14141 Ventura Road, Sherman Oaks , Cal. and an Auction permit for an auction at the Hoffmi House on October 9, 1978.; Request from James D. Lovejoy, R.R.1 Plainview for an auctioneer's license. Bond in the amount of $1,000. and $500. have been submitted; Application received from Gordon E. Cariveau for a House Moving Permit to move a house from 318 14th Avenue S.W. to Chatfield, Minnesota and from Tom Blondell 4350 Salem Rd. to move a building from 219 14th Ave. S. W. to'4350 Salem Road.; Application received from Gladys Rucker to sell cigar- ettes at the Wooden Nickel at 513 2nd St. N. W.; Application from Bill Fitzgerald for a permit to move a house from 324 14th Avenue S. 6 to Lot 7, Block 1, W. Zumbro Addition. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-3 Allen moved, Strain second to approve the semi-monthly bills in the amount of $880,027.68 ( list attached ). Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. E-4 Larson moved, Allen second to approve the Annexation request by Mr. James Rinn for property.located at 2715 East River Road and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution initiating annexation proceedings in accordance with the Orderly Annexation Agreement with Cascade Townboard. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. YF� 999. RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 15 - September 18, 1978 Agenda Item E-5 E-6 E-7 F-1 Annexation request by Johnson, Drake and Piper, for 32 acres located north of County Road 34 and immediately east of Country Club Manor. Wishing to be heard was Howard Ralston of 144 36th Avenue N. W. and presented a petition with 37 residents of the area opposing this annexation. Wishing to be heard was Tom Taylor of 1418 lst Avenue. N.E. of Johnson, Drake and Piper and presented maps of the area and explained that at this time they have no plans other then low to medium density dwellings for the area and urged the Council to appro this. After discussion by the Council, Allen moved, Larson second to deny the request to annex this land. Ayes (5), Nays (2). Alderman Strain and presidnet Postier voting nay. Motion carried. Funding for ZIPS Dial -a -Ride was discussed by the Council. A request was made to the Councl by the County to possibly fund the service totally or in part for 1979. The Council questioned whether a cheaper more economical way could be sought for -.,transporting the handicapped other then by ZIPS. A representative for Art Birdseye of, the Cab company stated that they would be happy to sit down with the Council and discuss the matter. Ed Moline, General Manager of the Rochester City Lines was present and explained the operation procedure of the ZIPS - It was noted that the handicapped citizens present came by other means because at the present time both buses are broken down. Elta Mitchell, citizen of rochester; Francis Moreland, Rochester, Minnesota and Bonnie Houslet of 323 1st St. N.E. were present and stated how the handicapped people need this bus. It is combersome to get in and out of cabs in wheelchairs and it is costly for them. A petition was presented to the Council from the Ability Building Center in Rochester, which hires the handicapped. This was signed by approximately 16 handicapped citizens urging the Council to approve this funding. This matter will be brought back to the October 16,1978 Council meeting for action. The Council wished to study the matter further. Allen moved, Larson second to adopt the prepared Resolution No. 612- 78 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids on Project No.63 1-78A J 8668 Demolition of Pruett Building. Bids to be opened at 11: A.M. On October 2, 1978. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 613-78 authorizing the City Clerk to advertise forbids on Project No. 6502-78 J 8649 Grading and Surfacing, Concrete Curb and Gutter, Watermain and Service Connections in 28th Street N. W. between 18 and 19 Avenue N. W. plus Sanitary Sewer in 19th Avenue N. W. from Cascade Street N. W. to 28th Street N. W. and in 28th Street from 19th Avenue N. W. to a point approx. 290 feet East. Bids to be opened at 11:00 A.M. on October 11, 1978. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. An Ordinance amending the Rochester Code of Ordinances requiring licensing of commercial tree firms performing private property present 190.010 only applies to public sections service property 190. 0110 , �M 1 and ROW; failure to have first reading. such a license is a misdemeanor was given i RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON . COIJNCIJL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 15 - September 18, 1978 Agenda Item F-1 lien moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 614-78 approving resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing the preparation f plans and specifications for automatically connecting the water ystem owned and operated by the City of Rochester with the Peoples o-op Power Association water system provided an agreement for the urchase of that system or a portion thereof isnot accomplished n or before March 1, 1979. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 3owers moved, Allen second to adopt Resoltuion No. 615-78 approving resolution of the Public Utility Board authorizing an agreement ith Energy Information Resource Center for an expenditure of not o exceed $30,000. as Rochester Public Utility's share in"Ahe establisl ent and financing of said Center to June 30, 1979. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Motion carried. F-1 uffy moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 616-78 approving resolution of the Public Utility Board awarding $2,308.00 contract o Hayward Tyler Pump. Company for furnishing condensate pump parts or Unit_# 2 at the Silver Lake Plant. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion arried. F-1 uffy moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 617-78 approving resolution of the Public Utility Board awarding $22,846.00 contract o General Electric Company for furnishing turbine parts for Unit 4 at the Silver Lake Plant. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 arson moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 618-78 approving resolution of the Public Utility Board awarding $6,787.50 contract o Crescent Electric Supply Company for furnishing 150 - 120V. 00 amp network type meters. Ayes (7), Nays (0).. Motion carried. F-1 arson moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 619-78 approving resolution of the Public Utility Board awarding $6,000.00 contract o Westinghouse ELectric Corporation for.furnishing an engineer to inspect turbine bearings at Unit # 3 at the Silver Lake Plant. yes (7), Nays (0). Motion car6ed. F-1 lien moved, Larson second to adopt Resolution No. 620-78 approving resolution of the Public Utility Board awarding $9,868.00 contract o Layne -Minnesota for furnishing one pump bowl and parts for repair f the deep well turbine pump at Well # 11. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion arried. F-1 3olinger moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 621-78 approving resolution of the Public Utility Board awarding $2,835. contract to raybar Electric Company for furnishing 60,000 feet of belden cable. yes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 arson moved, Powers second to adopt Resolution No. 622-78 approving resoltuion of the Public Utility Board awarding $32,766.90 contract adger Meter, Inc. for furnishing a one year supply of water meters. yes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. to, RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 15 - September 18, 1978 Agenda Item F-1 Powers moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 623-78 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board awarding $13,817.50 contract to The Judd Company for furnishing 20 tubular steel roadway lighting standards, 15 break -a -way bases, two six foot arm extensionns and 20 nine foot arm extensions. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Duffy moved, Solinger second to adopt kesuiution No. 624-78 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Lysne Construction, Inc. for coal handling and duel oil storage equipment at the North Broadway Plant for a total amended contract cost of $284,779.22. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Solinger second to adopt Resolution No. 625-78 approvin, a resolution of the Public Utility Board approving Amendment No. 3 to the contract with Alvin E. Benike, Inc. for general construction, piping and wiring for the North Broadway Plant baghouse for a total amended contract cost of $435,234.00. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Strain second to adopt Resolution No. 626-78 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board awarding $45,725.00 contract to Southern Minnesota Machinery for furnishing an engine,.lathe. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 Larson moved, Duffy second to adopt Resolution No. 627-78 approving a resolution of the Public Utility Board awarding $88,830.00 contract to Hendrix Wire and Cable Co. for furnishing 70,000 feet of 15 KV primary URD cable 500 MCM. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried F-1 An Ordinance Annexing approximately 14.4 acres of land located along U.S. 14West, west of Cascade Industrial Park and rezoning from R-1 to M-2 ( Jake Seehusen ) was given its first reading. F-1 Allen moved, Solinger second'to adopt Resolution No. 628-78 approving a lease agreement with Skyways of Rochester Inc. at the Rochester Airport. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Changing the names of certain streets dedicated in.Manor Woods Second Subdivision Rochester to .Manor View Drive N. W. was given its first reading. Allen moved, Solinger second to suspend the rules and give the Ordinance a second reading. Upon Roll Call vote, Aldermen Allen, Duffy, Larson, Powers, Solinger, Strain and President Postier voted aye. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion Carried. The Ordinance was given its second reading. Allen moved, Solinger second to adopt the Ordinance as read. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 An Ordinance Rezoning Certain property and amending the Rochester Zoning Ordinance to B-la Residential Business District located on Lots ,2,3 and the east 78 feet of Lot 4, Block 3, Goodings Addition - eventh Day Adventist Church 911 llth Avenue N. W. was given its first reading. 0 RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCI - 08`� CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 15 - September 18, 1978 Agenda Item F-1 Strain moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 629-78 initiating he annexation procedure with Cascade Township ( Orderly Annexation ) for the James Rinn Property located at 2715 East River Road. yes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. F-1 arson moved, Allen second to adopt Resolution No. 630-78 approving n agreement between the City and Wilmar Cattle and Investment ermitting the City to dispose of sewage sludge at a site owned by ilmar,Cattle and Investment. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. G-1 arson moved, Powers second to remove the Selection of a preferred lternative on a One -Way Street System from the table. Ayes (7), ays (0). Motion carried. After discussion by the Council, Solinger oved, Larson second to delay the sumitting of the One -Way Referendum until future study can be had on the new proposal on the development f downtown - at least one year. Ayes (6), Nays (1). President ostier voted nay. He stated that the only reason he is voting Nay is because the Council assured the public that they would have a hance to vote on this in the November, 1978 election. Motion arried. G-2 uffy moved, Allen second to remove the Project No. 6502-78A J 8652 rading and Surfacing, Watermain , Saniatary Sewer, Storm Sewer, ervice Connections in 19th Avenue N. W. Cascade to 28th Street N. W. From the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Powers moved, llen second to adopt Resolution No. 631-78 ordering the project to e made. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. G=3 lien moved, Duffy second to remove the Metes and Bounds Conveyance or Norman Brekke located at the. corner of 4th Street and 6th Avenue S. E. from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. Allen oved, Strain second to approve the conveyance. Ayes (7), Nays (0). lotion carried. G-4 lien moved, Larson second to remove the Petition.pto annex 64.7 acres of land northwest of Country Club Manor between US 14 and 7th treet N. W. from the table. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. 11en moved, Soli:nger-moved-;.Strain second to table this until more and is brought in. Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carried. H-1 llen moved, Larson second to approve the employment of Fred Wagoner f Dubuque, Iowa as Personnel Director. Ayes (7), Nays-(0). Motion arried. aving no further business, Allen moved, Larson second to adjourn he meeting .Ayes (7), Nays (0). Motion carri.ed. City Clerk a Ir Agenda Item RECORD OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Adjourned Meeting No. 15 - September 18, 1978 Information -'September-18, 1978 1. Minutes of the Standing Committee - 8-28-78 2. Minutes of the Standing Committee - 9-11-78 3. Letter from League of Women Voters RE: Publication of Board or Commission Vacancies. 4. Request for passenger loading zone at 123 4th Avenue N. W. ( ref to Public Services Dept.) 5. Copy of Lawsuit -RE: Jack L. Olsen Inc. VS Tri-State Drilling and Equipment, City of Rochester and Yaggy Associates, ( Referred to City Attorney, Public Services ) 6. Letter from Mrs. Robert Wood RE: Run-off from construction in area of 5th Street and 19 112 Avenue S. W. ( Referred to Public Services Department ) 7. Letter from Elton Hills P.T.S.-A. Board RE: Crossing at 18th Avenue N. W. and Cascade Street ( Referred to Public Services Department ).